Staten Island baseball, as per usual, was littered with talent on the high school circuit this spring. The PSAL ranks were especially competitive this year, where borough schools showed out on the AAA and AA circuits.
But who was the best PSAL player from the borough this season? We want to know who readers think was the best public school baseball player from Staten Island this season.
The Advance/SILive.com has chosen eight deserving candidates. Up for vote are five juniors and three seniors who stood out this season.
We acknowledge that there were a number of other worthy candidates who had strong seasons, but this crop emerged above the rest.
The poll will remain open until Tuesday (July 16) at 11:59 p.m. You may vote as often as you wish.
Check out some stats on each player before casting your vote below.
Jason Bassett (Tottenville): Junior ace went 6-0 with a minuscule 0.50 ERA. The right-hander struck out 68 batters in just 38 innings.
Vincent Cialino (Curtis): Senior centerfielder hit .484 with 11 RBI and 19 steals. On the mound, he was 4-0 with a 1.58 ERA.
Michael Flashner (Tottenville): Senior shortstop hit .579 with one home run and 15 RBI. He stole 12 bags.
Alex Handal (MSIT): Senior first baseman hit .585 with two home runs and 18 RBI.
Austin Jentz (New Dorp): Junior shortstop hit .415 with 9 RBI.
Lorenzo Lamattina (Petrides): Junior catcher hit .405 but also went 5-0 on the bump with a 0.62 ERA. He struck out 71 in 34 frames.
Matthew Mavricos (MSIT): Junior SS hit .342 with 12 RBI and also went 7-0 as a pitcher with a 0.72 ERA. He struck out 70 in 39 innings.
Stevens Pena Silverio (Port Richmond): Junior infielder hit .452 with with 14 RBI and 12 steals.