Announcement
Harsha Bollu and Tyler Bruno are the latest Trojans to verbally commit to continue their baseball careers at the college level.
Bollu, a rising junior pitcher and shortstop, has committed to attend the University of Pennsylvania. Each time Bollu takes the mound you can see what the Quaker coaches covet, an intelligent, talented pitcher, who seems to be at his best in big games. Two signature wins of highly touted teams highlight his 2015 high school season. He controlled Hazleton by striking out eight while allowing only one run. The Pennsylvania State Tournament Champs, North Penn did not fare much better as he again allowed only one run in the Parkland victory. His season earned run average (ERA) was a minuscule 1.02 and he averaged one strikeout for each inning he pitched. It will be exciting to watch his next two high school seasons and beyond as his potential seems limitless.
Harsha in his college search noted that he held finding a fit at a top academic school his priority. Of the number of schools that showed interest, The University of Pennsylvania, The University of Pittsburgh, and Virginia Commonwealth University were the most serious contenders. Penn was the first school his visited and a strong relationship was built with Coach Santello. When they offered a spot on the team as a pitcher and in the Wharton School of Business, the decision was made.
Bruno, a rising senior middle infielder, has committed to attend Villanova University. Bruno's junior season was filled with highlights much too long to list here but, his five triples in 2015 are a Parkland High School season record, his batting average (BA) of .414, and on-base plus slugging (OPS) of 1.055 are truly outstanding. To put that into perspective only two 2015 major league players have an OPS greater than 1.000, Paul Goldschmidt and Bryce Harper. The Wildcats' coach’s eyes undoubtedly saw in him that rare combination of being a quick, slick fielding, middle infielder, who can hit for both average and power. He returns for his senior season to lead the Trojans in their 2016 campaign.
Please join the Parkland baseball community in congratulating Harsha, Tyler, and their families on these exceptional academic and athletic accomplishments. Further details on their journey to follow.
