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Rhode Island Devils 18u Claim 2024 Prospect Select Boston Classic Title
The Rhode Island Devils 18u triumphed as the 2024 Prospect Select Boston Classic Champions after a resilient journey through pool and bracket play.
Starting with a 2-1 record in pool play, they entered bracket play as the 10th seed and proceeded to dominate, beginning with a commanding 9-1 victory over the New Hampshire Prospects 18u.
Their momentum carried into day two as they secured wins over Tucci Elite (5-2) in the quarter-finals and Zoned Redhawks Elite (2-0) in the semi-finals, marking a historic first for a Rhode Island team in the tournament's championship round.
In the final showdown, the Devils displayed exceptional teamwork and skill, securing a convincing 7-2 win over the Phillies Scout Team 18u to claim the coveted title.
Justin Odsen - 1-0, 8.0 IP, 11K, 0.875ERA
John Devine - 2-0, 10.0 IP, 14K, 0.000ERA
Andrew Nocera - .500 AVG, 4H, 3SB, 4RBI
Manuel Oliver - .350 AVG, 7H, 1HR, 3RBI
Jason Delehoy - .409 OBP, 5H, 1HR, 3RBI
Carlos Merejo - .476 OBP, 4H, 1HR, 4RBI
Looking Ahead - Summer 2025
We are pleased to announce our upcoming summer teams for the 2025 season at Rhode Island Devils
Baseball. Next year we will be offering teams for the 13U, 16U, and 18U age groups. If you are interested in playing for the Devils next Summer, please visit our tryouts page and fill out the attached form. Tryouts will be held at the conclusion of the Rhode Island High School Baseball Season.
If you have any questions or concerns, please feel free to contact us via email at
ri.devils.baseball@gmail.com or through the contact form on our website. We aim to respond to all inquiries within 24-48 hours.
We look forward to assisting you in the upcoming season.
Interested in trying out for the RI Devils?
Click here to find out all the information about the upcoming summer tryouts:
Learn MoreClass of 2024 Commits
Carlos Merejo
School: Central Connecticut State University - (D1)
Position: Catcher/DH
2024 Stats: .314AVG, .477SLG, 1HR, 13RBI
Robbie Natale
School: Central Connecticut State University - (D1)
Position: C/OF
2024 Stats: .279AVG, 12H, 1HR, 10RBI, 8SB
Anthony Mena
School: Assumption University - (D2)
Position: Pitcher
2024 Stats: 3-1, 11.1IP, 3.71ERA, 15K
Justin Odsen
School: Southeastern Illinois College - (JUCO D1)
Position: Pitcher
2024 Stats: 12.0IP, 2-0, 18K, 0.583ERA
Kyler Lorenz
School: Dean College - (D3)
Position: SS
2024 Stats: .225AVG, 9H, 4RBI, 4SB
Jayven Alexandre
School: Rhode Island College - (D3)
Position: MIF
2024 Stats: .224AVG, 13H, 11RBI, 6SB
Malaquias Fernandez
School: Massachusetts Maritime Academy - (D3)
Position: Pitcher
Angell Garcia
School: Dominican University - (D2)
Position: OF
Jatin Patel
School: Anna Maria College - (D3)
Position: Pitcher
2023 Stats: 2-1, 20.0IP, 3.85ERA, 19K
Derek Gesmondi
School: Mount Saint Marys University - (D1)
Position: OF
2024 Stats: .229AVG, 8H, 8RBI
Josh Pedus
School: UMass Dartmouth - (D3)
Position: SS/3B
2023 Stats: .267AVG, 11H, 6RBI
Calvin Battersby
School: Rhode Island College - (D3) - (CCRI Transfer)
Position: Pitcher
2024 Stats: 4-3, 39.0IP, 3.85ERA, 42K
Sean Gallagher
School: Rhode Island College - (D3) - (CCRI Transfer)
Position: Catcher
2024 Stats: .384AVG, 2HR, 27RBI
Avery Acuna
School: Anna Maria College - (D3) - (CCRI Transfer)
Position: MIF
2024 Stats: .230AVG, 22RBI
Class of 2025 Commits
Adam Carpenter
School: University Of Rhode Island - (D1)
Position: Pitcher
2024 Stats: 3-1, 24.2IP, 30K, 2.270ERA
Interested in learning more about our other commits?
Click here to see all of our past commits from 2020-now:
Read moreIn just five years of existence, the Devils baseball program has achieved remarkable success with a total of 29 commitments.
This year stands out as their most prolific yet, with 14 players committing across various levels of collegiate baseball.
These commitments include postgrad programs, JUCO at the Division 1 level, as well as NCAA Division 3, Division 2, and Division 1.
Notably, one player has chosen to reclass at a postgrad school, while another will compete at the JUCO level.
Additionally, ten players are preparing for competition at the Division 2 and Division 3 levels, and three players have secured spots at the Division 1 level for the upcoming spring season.