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Joseph (JT) Abrusci '23 Recruiting Profile
ClubMorris County Cubs
Height5'10"
Weight175lbs
Age20
Primary PositionCenter Fielder
Secondary PositionCatcher
Dominant HandRight
60 Yard Dash6.7
Home to 1st4.15
Top Fastball Velocity85
Top Infield Velocity77
Exit Velocity95
Top Outfield Velocity86
Consistent Fastball Velocity79
Consistent Infield Velocity75
Consistent Outfield Velocity86
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2019 Highlights (...Personal Statement
For as far back as I can remember, I have always enjoyed playing and watching baseball. At the age of 5, I remember my first training coach, Jerry Damora, teaching me the basics of this game I knew I would play for years to come. My family has given me the opportunities and support to continue to grow as an athlete in this sport, as well as, instilling in me the importance of good values and attitude not only on the field, but in the classroom as well. Throughout the years, I have learned that hard work, drive and passion has gotten me to where I am now and will help me to get to where I want to be in the future. My goals for the future include maintaining a high GPA, improving my skills on the field, continuing to train in the gym, and most of all attend and play baseball in college.
I was fortunate to play for my first club team, Morris County Cubs 13U, in the spring of 2018. While being a part of this team, I learned the value of teamwork and commitment. After receiving the MVP award for the 13U team, my coaches were aware of my desire to become a better player and therefore giving me the opportunity to always play up with their with their older teams as a way to enhance my skill set.
I am very excited to see what the future has in store for me both athletically and academically. I believe that given the chance, I can show that I have the talent, character and work-ethic to be an asset to any college program.
Athletics
High School Information
- Years w/ Varsity
- 5 years
- Varsity Starter
- 5 years
- 2022 Varsity Team
- Starter- Jersey: #22
Individual Awards
- 2nd Team All-Conference, Defensive Player of the Year, Selected to play at NWJAC Underclass All Star Game & Varsity team leader
Team Awards
- Conference Champs
- 2021 Varsity Team
- Starter- Jersey: #24
- 2020 Varsity Team
- Starter- Jersey: #24
Individual Awards
- Last Dance Tournament July 2020
Team Awards
- Regular Season cancelled due to Covid-19
- 2020 Varsity Team
- Starter- Jersey: #24
Team Awards
- Mt. Olive Marauders Fall League
- 2019 Varsity Team
- Starter- Jersey: #24
Individual Awards
- Mt. Olive Marauders Fall Wood Bat League
Team Awards
- Mt. Olive Marauders HSDL Summer League
Club Information
- Seasons of Club Experience
- 8 seasons
- 2022 Morris County Cubs (17U/18U)
- 18U World Series = 7/19 @ 10am on DN#7, 7/20 @ 4:30pm on DN #7, 7/21 @ 8am on DN #4 & 7/21 @10:30am on Railroad Field
- 2021 Morris County Cubs (17U Summer )
- 2020 Morris County Cubs (16U Summer (call up for 17U-18U))
- Tournament Locations: Diamond Nation, Sports at the Beach DE (cancelled due to Covid-19), Baseball Heaven (cancelled due to Covid-19)
- 2020 Morris County Cubs (17U-18U Fall Elite League)
- All games are played at 8pm on Wednesdays at Diamond Nation in Flemington NJ beginning on 9/16 through 9/28.
- 2019 Morris County Cubs (14U Spring (call up for 15U-17U))
- 2019 Morris County Cubs (14U Summer (call up for 15U-17U))
- 2019 Morris County Cubs (15U Fall (call up for 16U-18U))
- High School Fall Baseball League at Diamond Nation
- 2018 Morris County Cubs (14U Fall (call up for 15U-17U))
Coach References
- High School Head Coach
- Pete Zoccolillo
- Club Coach
- Mike Dzurilla
- Club Coach
- Chris Bates
- Club Coach
- Mike Matera
- High School Head Coach
- Jim McDermott
- High School Assistant Coach
- Jonathan Biale
- Private Coach
- Taylor Bargiacchi
Events
- Camp/Event
- 18U World Series
- 7/19/22 to 7/22/22
- 7/19 @ 10am on DN#7, 7/20 @ 4:30pm on DN #7, 7/21 @ 8am on DN #4 & 7/21 @10:30am on Railroad Field
- Camp/Event
- 2022 Upperclass State Games - 2023 Graduates
- 7/15/22 to 7/15/22
- Pro-style showcase followed by live game play
- Camp/Event
- Boston Open ~ Prospect Select
- 7/07/22 to 7/11/22
- Camp/Event
- 2022 NWJAC Underclass All-Star Game
- 6/21/22 to 6/21/22
- First pitch at 4:30pm
- Camp/Event
- 2022 Morris County Cubs Scout Day
- 6/14/22 to 6/15/22
- Metrics - 6/14/22 from 5:30pm - 7pm and Exhibition game - 6/15/22 at 7:45pm
- Camp/Event
- PBR New Jersey Preseason All-State: Upperclass (Invite Only)
- 3/05/22 to 3/05/22
- Showcase
- Camp/Event
- Best In Northeast Showcase 2021
- 8/17/21 to 8/18/21
- Camp/Event
- MSI College Showcase
- 7/16/21 to 7/18/21
- Camp/Event
- MSI College Showcase
- 7/09/21 to 7/11/21
- Camp/Event
- PBR Showcase - New Jersey Underclass State Games (2023)
- 6/19/21 to 6/19/21
- Camp/Event
- Prep Baseball Report Showcase
- 6/09/21 to 6/09/21
- Camp/Event
- Prep Baseball Report Showcase
- 7/02/20 to 7/02/20
- Time - TBD
- Camp/Event
- Baseball Factory Christmas Camp & Tournament at Pirate City
- 12/27/19 to 12/30/19
- 10 team tournament.
- Camp/Event
- Baseball Factory National Tryout
- 7/09/19 to 7/09/19
- Event begins at 1pm
- Camp/Event
- Big Bang Rumble
- 6/01/19 to 6/02/19
- Camp/Event
- Last Dance High School Baseball Tournament
- Mt. Olive Marauders 18U
Training
- Hitting & Pitching
- 10 years
- Hitting & Pitching Training, 10 years with RBI Baseball Training Facility, ITZ Baseball Academy & Morris County Cubs
- Personal Training
- 7 years
- Speed, strength & agility with ITZ Baseball Academy, Revolution Fitness, Gold's Gym
- Winter Workouts - MOHS
- 2 years
- Hitting & Fielding 1 1/2 hours per week at Prospects Facility
Additional Sports
- Basketball
- 5 years
- Club/Travel Team
- Football
- 1 year
- Freshman Team
- Offensive MVP, Team Captain
- Basketball
- 1 year
- Freshman Team
- Hustle Award
- Football
- 3 years
- Varsity Team
- 2020 Season Varsity - Special Teams, 2021 Varsity Starter, Selected as Captain for Varsity 2022
Statistics
| Statistic | 2022 Varsity Team | 2019 Varsity Team | 2019 Morris County | 2019 Morris County |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Avg. | .377 | .364 | .485 | .485 |
| GP/GS | 25/25 | 11/11 | 40/40 | 40/40 |
| AB | 69 | 22 | 97 | 97 |
| R | 29 | 4 | 40 | 40 |
| H | 26 | 8 | 47 | 47 |
| 2B | 7 | 3 | 7 | 7 |
| 3B | 1 | 1 | 9 | 9 |
| HR | 2 | 0 | 5 | 5 |
| RBI | 11 | 11 | 45 | 45 |
| SLG% | .594 | .500 | .835 | .835 |
| BB | 14 | 3 | 15 | 15 |
| HBP | 5 | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| SO | 9 | 3 | 9 | 9 |
| OB% | .506 | .448 | .558 | .558 |
| SB/Attempts | 14/15 | 2/2 | 12/12 | 12/12 |
| PO | 171 | 15 | 76 | 76 |
| Assists | 21 | 4 | 26 | 26 |
| Errors | 7 | 1 | 10 | 10 |
| Fielding % | .965 | .950 | .911 | .911 |
| Team Record | 18-7 | 9-2 | 19-16 | 19-16 |
| W-L (Pitching Record) | 4-0 | |||
| Appearances | 4 | |||
| Saves | 2 | |||
| Innings Pitched | 4.1 | |||
| Hits | 2 | |||
| Runs Allowed | 1 | |||
| Earned Runs | 0 | |||
| Batter's BB | 1 | |||
| Batter's SO | 4 | |||
| Batter's HBP | 0 | |||
| CS/SBA | 0/0 | 0/0 | 0/0 |
Academics
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Academic Accomplishments
Are you in honor classes?
Yes.Are you in AP/IB classes?
NoRegistered with the NCAA Eligibility Center?
YesAwards and Activities
- Awards2015/2016 ~ Student of the Year, 2016 ~ Citizenship Award, 2017 ~ Good Citizenship Award, 2016/2017 ~ Honor Roll, 2018 ~ Leadership Award, 2017/2018 ~ Honor Roll, 2018/2019 ~ Honor Roll, 2017-2019 ~ National Junior Honors Society, 2019 ~ Social Studies Greatest Achievement Award, 2019/2020 ~ Honor Roll, 2020 ~ MOHS Renaissance Award for Academic Excellence, 2020/2021 ~ High Honor Roll, 2021 ~ MOHS Renaissance Award for Academic Excellence, 2021/2022 ~ High Honor Roll, 2022 - National Honor Society, 2022 ~ MOHS Renaissance Award for Academic Excellence
- Activities2016 - 2017 ~ Peer Leader, 2019 - Present ~ Volunteered to work with many young athletes, including teammates, in the school and community to excel and improve their skills in football and baseball, 2019 - Present ~ Volunteered to help with set up and clean-up of Mount Olive Football and Baseball events such as, concessions, charities, banquets, senior nights and family gatherings, 2020 - Present ~ Marauders In Action (high school student charity organization) @marauders_in_action, 2019 - Present ~ Club Coach for 10U-12U, 2021 - Present ~ Mount Olive Varsity Athletics Alliance (student-athlete leaders & captains) @movaa_marauders, 2022 ~ Organize a collection of new and used sports equipment to donate to disadvantaged young athletes across the country through the non-profit organization Leveling the Playing Field,
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