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After an 18‑month injury layoff, former Saugerties High standout Ethan Conrad is delivering breakout performances for the Myrtle Beach Pelicans, posting a career‑high six RBIs and a 109 mph home run while the Cubs eye his future in the Arizona Fall League.
Ty Van Valkenburg, a Saugerties High graduate, was not selected in the recent MLB Draft and has decided to attend the University of Miami, where he will develop his abilities under head coach J.D. Arteaga.
Coach Mike Pugliese’s leadership guided Saugerties High to a 15‑6 record and the Mid‑Hudson Athletic League title, earning him the 2026 Freeman Baseball Coach of the Year honor.
Ty Van Valkenburg, a senior at Saugerties High School, concluded his high school baseball career with a double honor that placed him at the center of local sports headlines. Known for his 0.91 ERA, 88 strikeouts, and 10 home runs, he helped the Sawyers win their division and the Mid‑Hudson Athletic League title. With interest from the Texas Rangers and a verbal commitment to the University of Miami, his next steps remain closely watched.