Tristan Smith, Clemson (Bourne photo)

2023 Cape Cod League Prospect Breakdown: Bourne Pitchers

For the second consecutive season the Bourne Braves are the Cape Cod League Champions. In 2023 they finished the regular season fourth in the Western Division with an overall record of 23-20-1. They defeated Cotuit in the first round of the playoffs and then Hyannis in the Western Division finals. Their best-of-three championship series against Orleans went the distance, ending with a 5-2 victory. Derek Bender (Coastal Carolina) was once again the star in the batter’s box with a 3-for-4 evening that included a single, double, home run and three RBI. Stetson senior Anthony DeFabbia pitched the game’s final 4.1[…]