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Cape Cod League Hall of Fame & Museum388 views"Jason on display" at the museum.
Jason played for the Hyannis Mets of the Cape Cod Baseball League during the summers of 1991 and 1993 around a stint with Team USA in 1992. After hitting a respectable .263 in '91, the switch-hitting backstop returned to win the CCBL's Pat Sorenti Award as the League MVP and the Thurman Munson Award with the highest batting avg. (.371) in 1993, while also compiling a .514 on-base percentage and a .552 slugging average. He is still in contact with his host family, the Kings.
Photo courtesy of www.TheCapeLeague.com
Taken by Mr. Joseph Cavanaugh
Jan 01, 2009
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Cape Cod League Hall of Fame & Museum426 viewsJason (red dots) is part of the Hyannis Mets display case at the HOF and Museum.
Photo courtesy of www.TheCapeLeague.com
Taken by Mr. Joseph Cavanaugh
Jan 01, 2009
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Cape Cod League Hall of Fame & Museum463 viewsA copy of the Cape Cod Voice newspaper on display at the Cape Cod League Hall of Fall and Museum.
Photo courtesy of www.TheCapeLeague.com
Taken by Mr. Joseph Cavanaugh
Jan 01, 2009
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Georgia Tech, 1991-1994636 viewsJason earned his stripes as one of the best college players ever. In 1992, he played for the US Olympic team in Barcelona. He won Baseball America's 1993 College Player of the Year and along with future Red Sox teammates Nomar Garciaparra and Jay Payton, led the Yellow Jackets to a 1994 College World Series title. His number 33 jersey remains the only player jersey retired by the team.
Nov 13, 2008
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Hyannis Mets, Summers of 1993-94507 viewsJason is shown here catching for the Hyannis Mets while future teammate Nomar Garciaparra hits a home run. Jason spent two summers playing in the Cape Cod League. He won the 1993 batting title and was named league MVP. He was Minnesota's first pick (21st overall) in the '93 draft, but turned down a $350,000 contract offer to return to school. Jason was drafted by Seattle in '94, (first round, 14th overall).Nov 13, 2008
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"Baseball America" cover, January-February 1994844 viewsFrom their College Preview issue - page 19:
"Jackets Pack Powerful Sting"
Headlining the roster is Jason Varitek (.404-22-72), the nation's top catcher for the last two seasons and the 1993 Atlantic Coast Conference player of the year. A first-round draft pick of the Minnesota Twins last June, he returned for his senior year.
Junior shortstop Nomar Garciaparra (.297-4-42) joins Varitek as the only members of the 1992 U.S. Olympic team still playing college baseball. Other shared similarities are top-notch defensive skills and preseason All-American status. Both potential first-round draft picks will hit in the middle of the order.Jun 05, 2008
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College baseball portrait963 viewsJason was the first baseball player in school history to have his number (33) retired. Other distinctions include:
* Baseball America's 1993 Player of the Year
* Selected to Baseball America's "All-Time College All-Star Team"
* Three-time Consensus All-American (1992, 1993 & 1994)
* Inducted in to Georgia Tech Hall of Fame
* 1994 College World Series runner-up
* Most career games played (253)
* Most career runs scored (261)
* Most career base hits (351)
* Most career doubles (82)
* Most home runs in a single game (3)
* Most career home runs (57)
* Most career RBI's (251)
* Most career total bases (610)
* Most walks in a season (76)
Jun 05, 2008
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College baseball portrait837 viewsAfter his 1994 senior season, Varitek won three different collegiate baseball awards:
* 1994 Golden Spikes Award
* 1994 Rotary Smith Award
* 1994 Dick Howser Trophy
All three awards recognizing him as the outstanding American collegiate baseball player. Jason also has the distinction of being the first of only two players in Georgia Tech history to top 200 in both RBI and runs.Jun 05, 2008
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1992 Team USA - College870 viewsJason played with future teammates Nomar Garciaparra and Jay Payton and took part in the 1992 Summer Olympic Games. Jun 05, 2008
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Team Photo - Georgia Tech948 viewsMay 06, 2008
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Georgia Tech schedule cover2204 viewsFor articles on Jason during his college days and draft, check the site's Articles page!Oct 13, 2007
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1421 viewsJason at bat.Oct 13, 2007
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1733 viewsJason not happy with a call!Oct 13, 2007
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Jason plays for Team USA while in college.1781 viewsAs a sophomore, Varitek had the honor of catching for Team USA in the 1992 Olympic Games in Barcelona.Oct 13, 2007
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Cape Cod League - Hyannis Mets2195 viewsVaritek on the verge - Jason Varitek in his Cape League days, preparing for his stellar career as catcher for the Boston Red Sox. Oct 13, 2007
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