Junior Bennie Sokolowski of North Plainfield has emerged as a standout pitcher this season, boasting a no-hitter and 22 strikeouts in 17 innings without allowing an earned run. His impressive performance earned him the MyCentralJersey.com Readers’ Choice Baseball Player of the Week award. Sokolowski's success is attributed to his ability to mix pitches effectively, utilizing a fastball, curveball/slider, and split-finger changeup to secure strikeouts and ground balls.
Sokolowski's dedication to improvement is evident in his consistent routine and willingness to learn from past experiences. Coach Steve Zurawiecki commends Sokolowski's work ethic, emphasizing his relentless pursuit of growth and success. Sokolowski's versatility extends beyond pitching, as he also contributes at third base and first when not on the mound. With a strong start to the season, Sokolowski's resilience and drive to continuously enhance his skills have been key factors in North Plainfield's success, matching last year's win total early on.