Indian Hill junior Devlan Daniel has been named the Gatorade Player of the Year in baseball.
He led the Braves to a 21-5 record and the Division IV district finals. He hit .436 with four home runs, 20 RBIs and 35 runs scored. He also had a 1.05 ERA in 26 innings on the mound with 44 strikeouts.
He is a Mississippi State commit.
Daniel has maintained a 3.84 weighted GPA in the classroom. He has participated in multiple Indian Hill High student groups, including the Partners Club, which brings together students who have special needs with those who don’t to forge new relationships and friendships. He has also donated his time to the Student Leadership Team and as a student ambassador.
“Devlan has to be game-planned for in all facets. He can impact games with his speed and defense just as much as he can in the batter’s box or on the mound,” Matt Heller, head coach of Cincinnati Hills League rival Madeira, said in a press release. “From a pitching standpoint, he’s made huge strides from last year. He’s seeing the ball so well at the plate. He doesn’t get many pitches to hit, but he’s disciplined. If you miss a location, especially with a fastball, he makes you pay.”
According to the Gatorade web site, the next sport to be announced is softball on June 5.
This article originally appeared on Cincinnati Enquirer: Indian Hill junior Devlan Daniel named Gatorade Player of the Year
Reporting by James Weber, Cincinnati Enquirer / Cincinnati Enquirer
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