Hopedale’s standout shortstop Brayden Lewis has been named to the Telegram & Gazette’s Spring 2025 Baseball Super Team after a senior season that combined elite hitting with defensive prowess. Lewis batted an eye‑popping .455, slugged 15 extra‑base hits, and drove in 19 runs, powering the Blue Raiders to the Division 5 final four and a Dual Valley Conference championship.
What set Lewis apart was his plate discipline: he drew 23 walks against only one strikeout, resulting in an astronomical .602 on‑base percentage. Opponents struggled to pitch around him; one swing could end a game. Defensively, Lewis patrolled the demanding shortstop position with range and reliability, making highlight‑reel plays and anchoring an infield that committed one of the lowest error totals in the conference.
His consistency and leadership earned him DVC MVP honors, capping a career that saw him mature into one of the region’s top two‑way players. Lewis leaves a significant hole in Hopedale’s lineup and infield, but his legacy sets a standard for future Raiders to chase. As he graduates from the program, his impact will be felt in the years to come.
