Parkland High School Baseball

Chris Rabasco, Parkland’s junior shortstop and relief pitcher, was named to the 2014 All-Area 1^st Team by The Morning Call and the PA All-State second team by the Pennsylvania High School Baseball Coaches Association.  This recognition caps off an outstanding season for the third year varsity player.  His performance at the plate contributed to Parkland winning both the LVC and District XI championships this year, earned him LVC All-Conference honors, and Chris also ended his college recruitment this year when he verbally committed to attend and play baseball at the University of Pennsylvania.

As the number three hitter in the batting order, Rabasco was the offensive leader for the Trojan baseball team all season and led the team in most offensive categories.  His batting average of .468 was a team high, as well as his on-base percentage of .543.  He also led the team in total base hits (37), doubles (13), triples (2), runs scored (22), RBI’s (24), and slugging percentage (.683). 

Rabasco collected at least one base hit in 23 of Parkland’s 26 games this season and had 11 multi-hit games.  He had an impressive .529 batting average when at the plate with runners in scoring position.  He drove in three runs in the LVC championship win against Emmaus, hit the game winning RBI base hit against Liberty to send the Trojans to the District XI championship game, and he had Parkland’s only RBI in their state playoff loss to Spring-Ford.

With his 13 doubles this year, Rabasco is now Parkland’s all-time leader for most doubles in a season.  With one more year to play, Rabasco is also tied for most doubles in a career by a Parkland player with 21.  Chris returns to the team next season for his senior season.

Congratulations to Chris!