January 26, 2006 Issue                                               

©2005 The Chestnut Hill Local

CHA’s Cory Broderick signs with William & Mary

Cory Broderick with his mom Joan is flanked by (standing l-r:) CHA Baseball coach Stan Parker, Headmaster Frank Steel, and Athletic Director Mark Burke.

Cory Broderick signed a national letter of intent to attend the College of William & Mary. Broderick, an All Inter-Ac pitcher for the Blue Devils is also an honor student and a soloist singer for the award-winning Hilltones. As a student-athlete, Broderick found the rigorous academic program and the challenging athletic program of William & Mary to be the best fit among his many suitors.

A a pitcher for the Blue Devils in 2005, posted 42 strikeouts in 39 1/3 innings pitched and posted a 1.41 ERA. As a hitter, Broderick batted a hefty .415 with 28 RBIs in 30 games.

Because of his talents as a baseball pitcher, Broderick’s name has surfaced on a number of pro baseball draft lists. This spring, depending on where he is drafted, Broderick may be faced with a choice of attending college on a scholarship versus a shot at the major leagues.