Wood's Pullen named Northwestern Baseball Player of Year

James Wood senior shortstop Bodie Pullen was named the Player of the Year to highlight All-Class 4 Northwestern District baseball selections that were released on Friday.

The Coach of the Year is Millbrook’s Brian Burke, who has guided the Pioneers to a 20-2 record and a sweep of the district regular-season and tournament titles.

James Wood led the district with four First-Team selections. Joining Pullen are senior pitcher Nick Bell and senior outfielders Brody Bower and Jacob Roy. Other local First Team selections are Millbrook junior catcher Carl Keenan, junior third baseman Nate Brookshire and senior pitcher Jerrod Jenkins; Sherando senior first baseman David English; and Handley sophomore second baseman Kaplan Ambrose.

Second Team selections are Millbrook senior Ethan Burgreen at shortstop and pitcher and sophomore outfielder Chase Ford; James Wood junior second baseman Eli Miller and junior pitcher Colin McGuire; Sherando senior outfielder Zach Symons, sophomore outfielder Trey Williams and junior pitcher Cole Orr; and Handley senior outfielder Jacob Duffy.

Honorable mention selections are Millbrook senior pitcher Aiden Henry, James Wood junior first baseman Jared Neal; Sherando senior outfielder Terrell Roberts; and Handley junior first baseman Griffin Hott.

In Tuesday’s Region 4C semifinals, Millbrook will host Dulles District tournament champion Heritage at 6 p.m. James Wood (19-4) will travel to Dulles regular-season champion Tuscarora, which was swept in two games by Millbrook this year, at 6:30. Semifinal winners advance to Thursday’s championship and earn state tournament berths.