The sports world is in mourning after the death of Dean Prentiss, a celebrated baseball figure whose impact resonated far beyond his playing days. Friends, teammates, and community members gathered to honor a man whose talent, humility, and generosity touched many lives.
The Making of a Legend
A native of Drewsville, New Hampshire, Prentiss first shone at Fall Mountain Regional High School before enrolling at Plymouth State University from 1984 to 1987. There he set a single‑season batting average of .512 in 1985, the highest in the nation that year, and finished his collegiate career with a .365 average, marking him as arguably the greatest hitter in Plymouth State history.
His name still appears on multiple school records, including a single‑season hit total of 43 and a nine‑home‑run season in 1987. Those performances earned him All‑New England and All‑Northeast honors and a place in the Plymouth State Hall of Fame in 2010, where he was celebrated for both athletic prowess and exemplary character.
Beyond the diamond, Prentiss devoted his later years to charitable work. He partnered with the Golf Out Cancer apparel brand, helping raise more than $50,000 for cancer research, and was a regular, generous presence at local spots such as the Hooper Golf Course and the Watkins Inn & Tavern, where his kindness left a lasting impression.
Colleagues and family remember Prentiss for his humility and his unwavering commitment to his wife, children, and the community that raised him. He passed away surrounded by loved ones after a prolonged battle with cancer, leaving behind a legacy of excellence on and off the field.