In 2025, LebCo’s baseball programs were stacked with standout athletes across all six high school teams. With so much talent on display, selecting the top performers was no easy task.
Thanks to input from the LebCoSports.com community and local coaches, we’ve compiled a list of honorees drawn from an impressive group of nominees. You’ll find the winners listed below, a list dominated by the Palmyra Cougars following their undefeated regular season and eventual appearance in the Quarterfinals of the PIAA State Championship Tournament (5A).
A big thank you to everyone who took the time to review the nominees and cast their votes. If you’d like to revisit the full list of nominees, you can do so by clicking here.
Remember, with the depth of talent across LebCo’s rosters, earning a nomination alone was a notable achievement. Congratulations to all of this year’s award winners!
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First Team All-County
LebCo Offensive Player of the Year / Co-MVP
Tyler Peck – Palmyra (Sr.)
A cornerstone of the Palmyra baseball program over the past four years, Tyler Peck capped off his high school career with a senior season to remember — one defined by leadership, power, and clutch hitting.
The senior catcher started all 25 games for the Cougars, anchoring both the lineup and the defense from behind the plate. A consistent force throughout the season, Peck led the entire Mid Penn Conference in extra-base hits and home runs, finishing with a staggering .490 batting average and an eye-popping 1.684 OPS. His offensive firepower included 17 extra-base hits — among them 7 home runs and 3 triples — and he drove in 26 RBIs.
More than just a power threat, Peck was a clutch performer, delivering three game-winning hits to help push Palmyra to one of its strongest seasons in program history. His efforts earned him 1st Team Mid Penn honors and recognition as a 2nd Team All-State selection.
Peck’s performance this year not only solidified his reputation as one of the most dangerous hitters in Central Pennsylvania, but also opened the door to the next chapter of his baseball journey. He will continue his academic and athletic career at Bishop State Community College in Alabama — the same path once taken by former Palmyra standout and current Miami Marlins prospect Gage Miller.
With his mix of leadership, experience, and elite-level production, Peck leaves behind a lasting legacy at Palmyra and heads to the next level poised to make an immediate impact.
LebCo Pitcher of the Year / Co-MVP
Jonathan Strohecker – Palmyra (Sr.)
After showing steady progression throughout his time at Palmyra, Jonathan Strohecker saved his best for last — delivering a dominant senior season that not only cemented his legacy but also helped elevate the Cougars to new heights.
Building off a junior year in which he earned LebCoSports.com Co-Pitcher of the Year honors by posting a 1.24 ERA, 61 strikeouts, and a 0.889 WHIP, Strohecker returned as the undisputed ace of a senior-laden Palmyra squad. The result? He led the Cougars to a perfect 20-0 regular season, a Mid Penn Championship, and a trip to the PIAA State Quarterfinals.
Strohecker went 7-0 in the regular season and 9-1 overall, commanding the mound with poise, power, and precision. In 69.0 innings, he struck out 87 batters, walked just 15, and allowed only 17 total runs across 10 appearances. He posted a 0.83 ERA in the regular season and 1.63 ERA overall, with a WHIP of 0.860 and a minuscule opponent batting average of .176 in the regular season (.183 overall). As a result of his outstanding performance, Strohecker was named a First Team All-State selection.
One of the defining moments of the season — and of Strohecker’s high school career — came in the first round of the State Playoffs, where he earned the win over previously undefeated Pittston (23-0). The performance marked one of the biggest victories in Palmyra program history and showcased Strohecker’s ability to rise to the occasion on the biggest stage.
From his breakout sophomore year — when he posted a 1.57 ERA and earned 2nd Team LebCo All-County honors — to his emergence as the Cougars’ go-to arm in junior year District Playoff wins, Strohecker’s journey has been marked by continuous growth and elite-level consistency.
Now, after a decorated high school career, Strohecker is set to continue his academic and athletic journey at James Madison University, where he’ll look to bring the same competitive edge and command that made him one of Pennsylvania’s top high school pitchers.
Rookie of the Year
Jack Santana – Palmyra (So.)
Palmyra sophomore Jack Santana made a name for himself in his varsity debut, earning LebCoSports.com Rookie of the Year honors after a standout season that played a key role in the Cougars’ historic 23-2 campaign, which ended in the PIAA State Quarterfinals.
Santana provided consistency at the plate, hitting .349 with a .951 OPS, while adding four extra-base hits and five RBIs. His steady presence in the lineup helped fuel a Palmyra offense that powered the team to an undefeated regular season and a Mid Penn Championship.
Defensively, Santana was a reliable anchor at third base, committing just two errors all year — an impressive feat that contributed to one of the most complete teams in program history.
In addition to Rookie of the Year honors, Santana was named a 3rd Team Mid Penn All-Star, signaling a bright future ahead for the rising junior.
Second Team All-County
Offensive Player
Aiden Willard (Palmyra / Jr.) – Willard was a vital offensive catalyst for Palmyra, leading the team in both hits and RBIs. The outfielder finished the season with a .418 batting average and a .483 on-base percentage, driving in 29 runs and crossing the plate 20 times. He showcased his power with 14 extra-base hits, including three triples and three home runs. Willard’s exceptional play earned him First Team All-State honors.
Pitcher
Braydon Bown (Palmyra / Jr.) – Bown delivered a dominant season on the mound, finishing with a perfect 8-0 record and a 2.00 ERA over 12 appearances and 49 innings pitched. He racked up 80 strikeouts while allowing just 20 walks, and held opposing hitters to a .176 batting average, surrendering only two extra-base hits all season. His outstanding performance earned him Second Team All-State honors.
Rookie
Christian Anspach (Northern Lebanon / Fr.) – Anspach made an immediate impact as a freshman, appearing in all 22 games and starting 21. He batted .279 with a .396 on-base percentage, recording 12 hits, 6 RBIs, and 11 runs scored. He also stole 3 bases and provided steady, reliable play throughout the season, earning LL Section 4 First Team honors in his impressive debut campaign.
Third Team All-County
Offensive Player
David Furjanic (Lebanon / Sr.) – Furjanic delivered an impressive senior season, leading the Cedars in several key offensive categories. He finished with a .438 batting average and an outstanding .550 on-base percentage, racking up 28 hits that included 9 doubles and a triple. Furjanic scored 24 runs, drove in 7 RBIs, and stole 20 bases, consistently energizing the lineup as the team’s leadoff hitter.
Pitcher
Adrian Gonzalez (Northern Lebanon / Jr.) – Gonzalez delivered another outstanding season on the mound, leading the Vikings with an impressive 9-1 record. Over 55.1 innings, he struck out 63 batters and pitched two complete games, including a shutout. He kept opponents to a .237 batting average and didn’t allow a single extra-base hit throughout the entire season. His dominant performance earned him First Team All-State honors.
Rookie
Skylar Sherman (Cedar Crest / So.) – Sherman had a strong rookie season for the Falcons, posting a .296 batting average and a .415 on-base percentage. He collected 16 hits, including five multi-hit games, and contributed six RBIs to the team’s offense.
All-County Honorable Mention
Offensive Player
Adrian Gonzalez (Northern Lebanon / Jr.) – Gonzalez enjoyed a standout junior season at the plate, batting .462 with a .583 on-base percentage. He recorded 30 hits, scored 23 runs, and drove in 11 RBIs, while also contributing 3 doubles and 3 stolen bases. His impressive offensive output, combined with strong pitching performances, earned him First Team All-State honors.
Pitcher
Ben DiScuillo (Lebanon / Sr.) – DiScuillo logged 42 innings on the mound this season, fanning 47 batters and keeping opponents’ batting average to just .298, while giving up only one extra-base hit all year. Despite a 2-4 record, he shined with back-to-back wins against Conestoga Valley and Lampeter-Strasburg, highlighted by a commanding six-inning shutout where he struck out 11 in a dominant showing versus the Pioneers.
Rookie
Alex Shaffer (Annville-Cleona / So.) – Shaffer appeared in 19 games, stepping up to the plate 27 times and posting a .200 batting average with a .296 on-base percentage. He contributed 5 RBIs and, perhaps more importantly, gained valuable experience that will be crucial for his growth and future impact with the Dutchmen.
Link to the Nominations
The nominations for this honor were done by the coaches. The final rankings were compiled based on votes by the coaches, our writers, and the members of the LebCoSports.com community.
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