News digest, Aug. 7

Cannarella honored

Clemson outfielder Cam Cannarella recently received the school's Brandon Streeter Award,
given to a student-athlete who has overcome injury or illness to perform at a high level on the field of competition.

As a sophomore, Cannarella hit .337 with 11 homers and 60 RBIs. He was playing with a shoulder injury suffered in the fourth game of the season. His condition prevented him from sliding head-first or stealing bases.

Award namesake Brandon Streeter is a former Clemson quarterback and assistant coach. He now is an offensive analyst at Georgia. 

Cannarella

Petry named league MVP

South Carolina outfielder/first baseman Ethan Petry has been named most valuable player of the Cape Cod League. Petry played for Yarmouth-Dennis in the summer collegiate league. He also was named the outstanding pro prospect award.

Petry hit .360 with 11 homers and 25 RBI in 31 games.

Cape

Commitments

* Macon Leppert, C, Blythewood HS, to Gaston College, 2025.
* Caden Merritt, RHP/OF, Gainesville (Va.) HS, to Coastal Carolina, 2025.
* Sam Schwamb, C/1B, Catawba Ridge HS, to North Carolina A&T, 2025.
* Toby Sobieralski, C, Lexington HS, to USC Aiken, 2025.

Decommitment

* Peter Mershon, SS, Eastside HS, from South Carolina, 2025.