Betts - Terriers' Players of the Week: Aquino, Clapp, Henning, Nanavati, Pauletto, Reyes

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June 20, 2024

By Matt Betts

Canadian Baseball Network

Hot bats and strong pitching performances led the Terriers to another successful week.

Let’s get caught up on all the action from June 10 to 16.

17U – LHP/INF Aidan Clapp

Aidan Clapp got the start in the 17U’s series opener with the Ontario Royals and didn’t disappoint, throwing six innings and allowing an unearned run in a 3-2 win. He surrendered two hits, walked one and struck out four. In the five games that followed, Clapp had two hits, walked twice, stole four bases and was hit by a pitch.

16U – INF Elias Rubio Reyes

Throughout three games, Ethan Rubio Reyes collected five hits, walked once, drove in two, stole a base and was hit by a pitch. He hit a solo home run in an 11-0 victory over the Titans Baseball Club and went 3-for-3 with a walk and an RBI in a win over the Fieldhouse Pirates.

15U – RHP/INF Stiaan Henning

Stiaan Henning had five hits, including a three-hit game, walked and drove in a run. He then hopped on the mound and threw two scoreless innings, giving up a hit and striking out four.

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14U – LHP/INF Aidan Aquino and RHP/INF Alessandro Pauletto

Two 14U players made significant contributions this past week.

Aidan Aquino chipped in a hit, a walk and two stolen bases. He then threw 2 1/3 scoreless, hitless innings in a 4-0 win. He issued a walk and struck out five.

Alessandro Pauletto also pitched in that victory, working 3 2/3 scoreless, hitless innings with three strikeouts.

14U Minor – INF/OF Sam Nanavati

Sam Nanavati played three games and had three hits, two walks, four RBIs and two stolen bases.