Unveiling the Stars: Vote for HSS North Jersey Baseball Player of the Week!

Celebrating Excellence in High School Baseball

The high school baseball season is not just about wins and losses; it's about the remarkable individuals who demonstrate skill, determination, and sportsmanship. As we spotlight top performers, your voice matters. This week, we celebrate the nominees for the HSS North Jersey Baseball Player of the Week, highlighting impressive achievements and unforgettable moments.

Zander Velez: The Week's Star

After an exhilarating four days of voting, Bergenfield's Zander Velez claimed the title of HSS North Jersey Baseball Player of the Week. His outstanding performance led the Bears to a perfect 2-0 week, capped with a victory in the Bergen Invitational Tournament. Velez showcased his skills by batting .500 (3 for 6), which included a home run, a walk, two steals, one run, and three RBIs. His game-winning hit in a thrilling 6-5 title match against Fair Lawn made all the difference.

Meet the Other Contenders

While Velez might have taken the trophy this week, let's not forget the talent of his fellow nominees:

Jason Amalbert, DePaul

• Amalbert fueled his team (19-5) to a 2-0 week and played a crucial role in capturing the Passaic County title, highlighted by an emphatic 11-1 victory over the defending champions, Passaic Tech.
• He excelled at the plate, posting a batting average of .600 (3 for 5) alongside one walk, three steals, four runs, and two RBIs.

Vin Cerritelli, Westwood

• Cerritelli led the Cardinals (20-6) to a flawless 3-0 week, featuring a pair of nail-biting one-run victories.
• With a stunning batting average of .667 (6 for 9) including a home run, he contributed with one walk, two hit by pitches, five runs, and five RBIs. On the pitching side, he also showed his prowess by allowing just one earned run and striking out five over five innings.

Alex D'Angelo, Ridgewood

D'Angelo etched his name in the record books as the program's career hits leader during a week marked by a 1-1 record for the Maroons (19-7). He showcased his talent by batting .667 (4 for 6), driving in six RBIs and scoring two runs. Notably, his walk-off two-run homer in a thrilling 4-3 win over Indian Hills on May 22 elevated his career hits total to a school-record 118.

Tyler Herman, Lyndhurst

Herman heroically guided the Golden Bears (15-12) to a 2-0 week, ensuring a third consecutive winning season. He earned his stripes on the mound, delivering no earned runs over six innings in a tight nine-inning victory against Leonia, striking out nine batters. He batted .429 (3 for 7), contributing two RBIs to his team's success.

Hunter Marcus, Midland Park

Marcus helped lead the Panthers (17-9) to a perfect 3-0 week, extending their winning streak to six games. Over two appearances spanning 7 2/3 innings, the freshman kept a clean slate with no earned runs and struck out five opponents while hitting .375 (3 for 8) with two runs and five RBIs.

Ryan McCabe, St. Joseph

Driving the Green Knights (19-7) to victories, McCabe maintained an impressive .625 batting average (5 for 8) for the week, including a double and a triple. With four runs and five RBIs, he has been pivotal in keeping his batting average above .500 during a period where the team has secured eight wins in their last nine games.

Wyatt Morrissey, Glen Rock

As a key player for the Panthers (19-5), Morrissey showed his mettle by batting .667 (4 for 6) while racking up five runs and three RBIs during a perfect 2-0 week, extending his team's winning streak to six games. He also proved his versatility by throwing 1 1/3 scoreless innings, not allowing any hits.

Engagement and Results

As we wrap up another week of thrilling high school baseball, it's crucial for you, the fans, to cast your votes. Your engagement is a key part of this process. If you're unable to access the poll, it might help to refresh the link or clear your browser's cache. And for those using the Twitter app, viewing it through the Varsity Aces app or directly on NorthJersey.com may yield better results.

This article originally appeared on NorthJersey.com: Results HSS North Jersey Baseball Player of the Week for May 17-23