HOLYOKE –
Valley Blue Sox
starting pitcher Beau Elson had himself a productive day on the mound Tuesday evening.
Elson faced 15 batters and struck out five of them. He allowed only three hits, one run, and zero walks through four innings of work, as the Blue Sox earned a 2-1 win against Newport.
Elson is a local native from Hadley, Massachusetts. He is also a sophomore at Fordham University.
The Hadley native was selected for the 2025 New England Collegiate Baseball League All-Star Game at the Maxfield Sports Complex in Upper Valley.
The 2025 NECBL All-Star made his fifth start Tuesday for Valley, and his season stats are impressive. He’s pitched 22.2 innings, allowed 20 hits, 12 runs, and 27 strikeouts.
For the Fordham Rams this past spring, Elson was the top arm coming out of the bullpen, making 22 appearances on the mound.
The sophomore posted a 6-3 record with the Rams, recording a 6.44 ERA in 50.1 innings with 50 hits allowed, 43 runs, and 49 strikeouts.
He also learned a lot from his spring college season with Fordham.
“I had the transition of becoming a closer/bullpen arm, so I had to learn how to be able to flip my brain on and off, coming out of the bullpen,” Elson said. “Having composure is very important.
“That is something I talked to the upperclassmen on the team about.”
Valley coach Endy Morales has been impressed with Elson this season.
“I fought very hard for [Elson to be an All-Star] originally,” Morales said. “But he deserves that All-Star bid. Ultimately, he throws with confidence and doesn’t second-guess his talents.
“Elson is locked into what he has to offer, and he’s not so worried about the hitter.”
The Hadley native attributes his pitching success to getting ahead of the count.
“The key has just been getting ahead,” Elson said. “It helps turn really good hitters into below-average hitters.”
Elson has also been enjoying his time with the Blue Sox this summer and has made great memories.
“On the bus ride back from Newport [Valley won 6-5],” Elson said, “there were a lot of good mafia [games] played.”
The sophomore is thrilled to have been selected for the 2025 NECBL All-Star Game.
“I’m so pumped and excited,” Elson said. “It’s a lot of hard work that’s gone into this, so much sacrifice from my parents, they are the best.”
