ELON, N.C. – Elon University baseball and Head Coach
Mike Kennedy have added four players that will join the program in the fall of 2022. The signing class includes infielder Mason Abromitis (Macungie, Pa./Allentown Central Catholic High School), pitcher Justin Mitrovich (Yardley, Pa./Pennsbury High School), infielder and pitcher Ryan Sprock (Morristown, N.J./Seton Hall Preperatory) and outfielder Cole Mascolo (Fairfield, Conn./Brunswick School).
"Knowing that this was a smaller class, we were very intentional on the kids we brought in," said Kennedy. "We targeted guys that we believe will have an opportunity to compete right away and will be both great students and great teammates. We believe the make-up of this group is off the charts and that these players will represent Elon baseball both on and off the field to the highest standard."
Mason Abromitis • 6-1 • 180
Infielder • R/R
Macungie, Pa. • Allentown Central Catholic High School
Associate Head Coach
Robbie Huffstetler on Abromitis: "Mason is a versatile player that we feel will be able to play both middle infield spots during his time here at Elon. He has worked extremely hard to get stronger and we feel that will help him to continue to develop offensively. He plays with a ton of energy and has a high motor. We look forward to getting Mason to campus."
Honors/Highlights
• Plays for coach Mike Brosious
• A four-year varsity starter and two-time team captain, he hit .400 as a freshman and was a 2021 All-EPC Second Team selection
• Also plays for coach Christian Helsel's US Elite 2022 National Team
• Helped his club team win the 2020 PG 16U World Series National Championship and secure the No. 9 spot in the PG 2020 National Rankings
• Earned a USA Baseball All-Tournament Team nod in 2020
• Turned in the highest batting average at the USA Baseball 16U Team Championships with a .556
Personal
• Son of Charles and Sharon Abromitis
• Born on May 16, 2003
• Sister Regan was a member of the equestrian team at Delaware Valley University and placed 10th at the 2014 IHSA National Collegiate Cup
Justin Mitrovich • 6-3 • 193
Pitcher • R/R
Yardley, Pa. • Pennsbury High School
Huffstetler on Mitrovich: "Justin is a guy that we feel can compete for a weekend rotation spot as soon as he gets to campus. He has a great pitcher's frame and can throw three quality pitches for strikes. He's shown the ability to pitch in big games and has pitched at a very high level. We are excited about Justin and his future here at Elon."
Honors/Highlights
• Plays for coach Joseph Pesci
• Was the 2021 MVP for his high school team and was a 2021 All-Suburban One League Second Team selection
• Named to the 2019 PG WWBA 2022 Grads Championship All-Tournament Team after batting .461 with three triples, five RBIs, two stolen bases and one run scored. He also posted a 0.80 ERA with six strikeouts.
• Recorded a 0.00 ERA with 13 punch outs to secure All-Tournament Team honors at the 2020 PG 17U Mid-Atlantic Elite Championship
• Earned All-Tournament Team honors at the 2020 PG 18U Mid-Atlantic Fall World Series after hitting .375 with on stolen base and one run
• Was named to the 2021 PG WWBA World Championship All-Tournament Team after tallying seven strikeouts and a 2.80 ERA
• In Perfect Game's 2021 Top 500 National Rankings, he is listed as the No. 176th right-handed pitcher and is fourth of 16 right-handed pitchers from Pennsylvania
• Also played club ball for coach Austin Stout's 17U Indiana Prospects team
Personal
• Son of Joseph and Janice Mitrovich
• Born on Oct. 27, 2003
• Father threw javelin at Villanova and competed in national competitions after graduating
Ryan Sprock • 5-10 • 195
Infielder/Pitcher • R/R
Morristown, N.J. • Seton Hall Preparatory
Huffstetler on Sprock: "Ryan is a player that will make an impact on our program as both a pitcher and a position player. He has a bulldog mentality and we love his aggressive style of play. His arm strength and feel for an above average slider will allow him to compete on the mound. At the plate, he has very good power as well as the ability to use the whole field. The future is bright for Ryan here at Elon."
Honors/Highlights
• Plays for coach Michael Sheppard Jr.
• Batted .463 with 37 hits and 42 RBIs to help Seton Hall Prep capture the Super Essex Conference title with a 26-6-1 record
• Posted a 3-1 record with 42 strikeouts through 28 innings pitched, giving up just two walks to go along with a 1.05 ERA
• Earned Second Team All-State Non-Public, First Team All-Essex County and First Team All-Conference honors in 2021. He was also a two-time Varsity Player of the Week.
• Played club ball for coach Russ Cohen's Northeast Supreme team
• Through 32 games in 2021, he batted .443 with eight doubles, two triples and four home runs while adding 38 strikeouts in 23.2 innings pitched
• Was named to the All-Tournament Team at the 2020 PG 16U Northeast Select Championship
• Helped his club team to a third-place finish at the PG 16U World Series and the round of 32 at the 17U PG WWBA National Championship at the 17U August Showdown Wood Bat at Diamond Nation
• In 2021, he competed in the WWBA 16U National Championship, the WWBA 17U National Championship, the PG Elite World Series, the 18U WWBA Northeast Qualifier and the WWBA World Championship
• Hit .429 and reached a top pitching velocity of 93 mph at the 2021 WWBA World Championship
• A Pre-season Underclass All-American Northeast Region selection in 2020, he added Pre-season Underclass All-American Northeast All-Region Second Team honors in 2021
Personal
• Son of Richard Sprock and Audra Acquavella
• Born on Sept. 27, 2004
Cole Mascolo • 5-10 • 180
Outfielder • L/L
Fairfield, Conn. • Brunswick School
Huffstetler on Mascolo: "Cole is a left-handed hitting outfielder that we feel can stick and play centerfield. He is a quick-twitch athlete, above average runner, and has high bat-to-ball skills. He's a very good baserunner and plays an aggressive style of baseball that we love here. Cole will be a great addition to our program."
Honors/Highlights
• Is a five-year letterman and a two-time captain for coach Johnny Montanez at the Brunswick School
• Helped the Bruins capture the 2018 Fairchester Athletic Association (FAA) championship
• At the club level, he plays for coach Berg Ohanian's Time to Sign Sports team
• Was named to the Rawlings Perfect Game Preseason Underclass All-American Team as an Honorable Mention in 2020 and 2021
• Was selected to the 2021 WWBA 2022 17U National Championship All-Tournament Team
• Ranked a Top 500 overall recruit and the No. 352nd outfielder in the nation by Perfect Game
• Perfect Game also ranks him as the 14th overall recruit in Connecticut and the No. 2 outfielder in the state
Personal
• Son of Ed and Heidi Mascolo
• Born on May 1, 2003
• Father played football at the University of Rhode Island and Union College
• Older brother Chase was an infielder at Wake Forest from 2017-2020 and older brother Reed is currently a redshirt-sophomore pitcher for the Demon Deacons
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