Ryder Garino’s tall, lanky frame belied what he could do with a baseball in his hand.
He was far from the most intimidating pitcher in the state, until he released his mid-90s fastball to the plate and shut down just about every lineup he faced all year.
The Lions went 24-5, won the prestigious Joe Hartmann Diamond Classic, and made it to the sectional semifinals in large part because of what Garino was able to do on the mound. The state’s Pitcher of the Year allowed just three earned runs in 53 innings while striking out 94 and allowing just 14 walks.
His ERA was an almost mind-boggling 0.39, and he allowed just 27 hits the entire season.
Dave O’Sullivan, Staff Writer
