Now, they’ve been recognized for their success.

Hayes was one of three starting pitchers named to the first team and Jones was one of four outfielders named to the second team as the league announced it’s 2024 All-League teams Sunday.

Hayes was by far Jamestown’s best pitcher this summer. The right-hander from Drury University went 5-1 in nine games pitched, eight of them starts. A Lake Winnebago, Missouri native, Hayes struck out 43 in 46 2/3 innings while walking just 11 and allowing 24 hits. He pitched to a 1.92 earned run average and held opposing hitters to a .151 batting average against.

Among qualified pitchers, Hayes tied for first in wins, tied for second in strikeouts, and was fourth in both ERA and innings pitched.

Jamestown Tarp Skunks outfielder Kobe Jones was named a PGCBL second-team all-star. P-J file photo

“Gage was a guy we could count on all year. Every time he took the mound, we knew he was going to put us in position to win,” Jamestown interim manager Ryan Hill said Monday evening. “His slider was unhittable all year long. It’s great to see all of his hard work be rewarded.”

Jones led the Tarp Skunks with a .341 batting average and nine doubles. Predominantly a left fielder, the Shorter University product tied for Jamestown’s lead in hits (43) and was second in runs scored (21). Jones also drove in 11 runs and stole five bases while striking out just 13 times in 126 at-bats.

Among qualified PGCBL hitters, Jones was seventh in hits, tied for ninth in doubles and 11th in batting average.

“Kobe was a huge piece of our lineup all season long. He is absolutely one of the most talented hitters in the entire league,” Hill said. “Our younger players benefited greatly from watching how Kobe went about his business every day and I don’t think any of us were surprised to see his name end up on the all-league team.”

Amsterdam led the way with four players named to the first team: outfielder Evan Haeger, first baseman Cade Ladehoff, catcher Jackson Natili and designated hitter/utility Zach Eldred.

Mohawk Valley outfielder Brody Rasmussen and shortstop Cristino Tufano joined Elmira outfielder Andy Schroder and second baseman Matthew Leahy, as well as Utica designated hitter/utility Norris McClure and relief pitcher Cole Moore on the first team.

Teams with just one first-team representative included Saugerties (outfielder Justin Ford), Auburn (starting pitcher Gage Rowe), Watertown (starting pitcher Ryan Peters), Geneva (third baseman Joe Tiroly), Batavia (relief pitcher Trey Bacon) and Niagara Falls (relief pitcher Andrew Damiani).

Batavia led the way with five players named to the second team: shortstop Lucas Lopez, third baseman Jake Butler, catcher Cooper Romich, relief pitcher Josh Livengood and starting pitcher Matt Misiti.

Amsterdam and Auburn each had three players named to the second team. Amsterdam’s representatives were: outfielder Javar Williams, designated hitter/utility Jimmy Dionne and relief pitcher Parker Aikens. Auburn’s representatives were: designated hitter/utility Fernando Espinal, relief pitcher Ethan Fulton and starting pitcher Lucas West.

Utica was represented on the second team by outfielder Kevin Denty and starting pitcher Ryan King.

Boonville outfielder Wei-Chen Wang, Mohawk Valley second baseman Luke Nomura and Watertown first baseman Ryan Kramer rounded out the second team.