Seneca’s Nick Decker selected by Boston Red Sox in MLB Draft

Seneca star is heading to Bean Town.

Seneca senior outfielder Nick Decker was selected by the Boston Red Sox in the second round – 64th overall – of the 2018 MLB Draft on Monday night.

Decker, who holds a commitment to the University of Maryland, established himself as one the state’s top talents this season. He is heading into the Group 3 semifinals batting .492 with 30 runs, 24 RBI, five doubles, two triples, seven homers, 34 walks and seven stolen bases. Making his stat line even more impressive is the fact that many pitchers have been pitching around him all season.

Decker has turned heads all over the country with his raw talent. He has impressed with his strong, left-handed swing.

Scouts expect him to play a corner outfield position or first base. His hitting ability and general hustle is what has made him standout.

Seneca (19-7) just won the South Jersey, Group 3 Tournament as the 10th-seed. It will face Central Jersey, Group 3 champion Allentown in the Group 3 semifinals Tuesday at 4 p.m. at Monmouth University. In the sectional final, Decker headed to the mound and threw six shutout innings with 10 strikeouts as Seneca defeated Cherry Hill West, 6-0. Decker has only thrown 18 innings this season, but has still tallied 35 strikeouts. He is 4-1 with just two runs allowed.

Decker was the 2018 New Jersey Gatorade Player of the Year.

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