Canes Take 16U Title
Alex Harrington went 3-for-4, including a triple, and had 2 RBI as Canes 16U baseball won the PBR National Invitational Tournament, stamping a convincing 9-4 victory over Smartense 16U in Georgia this afternoon.
It was Harrington's fifth inning triple that provided the big blow, sending his twin brother Hunter Harrington home as the Canes seized a multi-run bulge they wouldn't relinquish.
“(Alex) roped a back side triple, that was definitely the momentum changer,” said Hunter Harrington, who showed promise with his pop in the BP Round, smacking a pair of tape measure HRs.
“I think our hitters stayed aggressive at the plate. They were attacking early. Looking for fastballs. We were definitely aggressive, that worked in our favor.”
Defensive grit also worked in the Canes’ favor.
Pitching played a prominent role in the success that led them to this moment. The Canes feature a flamethrower in Wake Forest commit Carson Bolemon.
The jumbo sized 6-foot-3, Class of 2026 recruit from Greenville, SC was thunderous. His fastball hovered around 87-89. He threw a 2500 spin rate slider and kept batters guessing while inducing ground balls and stress free fly outs.
“(Carson) never got rattled,” Hunter Harrington said. “He attacked early with his heater. He stays on the outer half of the plate against good hitters. He can jam.a fastball on the hands. He just mixes up pitches well. He's different on the mound for sure.”
Harrington has made a name for himself as a guy who relishes pressure, thriving with RISP.
The athletic 6-foot-2 shortstop, who made his verbal pledge to Stanford prior to his freshman season at Cathedral in San Diego, set a loud tone early when he smacked a two-run double.
The No. 1 player in California in the Class of 2026, Alex Harrington's glove and instinctive defensive grit also garnered the attention of numerous scouts throughout the event.
Harrington and his twin brother, Hunter Harrington, have helped Cathedral generate national visibility.
Both Class of 2026 recruits have thrived on some elevated stages while ascending the local and national rankings.
Multi-Sport Recruit
Possessing legitimate ball-tracking skills with reliability in the red zone, Class of 2026 Cathedral HS (CA) wide receiver Hunter Harrington is entering his junior season primed for a prominent role.
Harrington, a vital piece in a prolific offense known to air the ball out and utilize a quick, explosive receiving corps, is committed to Stanford for baseball.
Even as he's sustained his commitment, however, coaches from Division-I programs across the country are trying to sell him on the prospect of playing two sports in college.
Harrington recently appeared on Good Morning San Diego with local Southern California sports analyst Paul Rudy.
Harrington and his aforementioned twin brother, Alex Harrington, have each had a major hand in giving Cathedral's baseball program a taste of national visibility.
Harrington is known for his aggressive pursuit on the base paths. He's able to utilize his speed and keep the defense in chase mode, as he can swipe bases and also turn hard-hit balls into extra-base hits.
This level of explosiveness and speed has differentiated him as a sophomore.
This fleet of foot translates to Harrington's evolution as a wide receiver.
He is one of seven Cathedral Catholic players to recently garner a scholarship offer from Washington State. Harrington, Outside Linebacker Anthony Bibaeff, Defensive End Luke Westfall, Defensive Back Josh Faraimo, Outside Linebacker Victor Velasquez II, Linebacker Jonathon Salomon, and Linebacker Samuel Samuela were all offered by the Pac-12 program on May 2nd.
Harrington possesses rarefied athleticism, as the Class of 2026 prospect brings a 38-inch vertical and a knack for dazzling catches.
The 6-foot-2 Harrington upped his stock during the team's victory over Ramona HS, as he erupted for 200 yards on eight catches, including a pair of touchdowns.