Franklin Regional’s Andrew Muraco commits to Coastal Carolina

By: Bill Beckner Jr.
Saturday, August 3, 2019 | 10:35 PM

Andrew Muraco always dreamed of playing Division I baseball but the actuality he could do so began to take shape last year when he was a freshman at Franklin Regional.

After two seasons at the high school level — and a growing reputation as a gamer in travel baseball — he will get his chance to play at the next level.

Muraco, a rising junior, accepted a scholarship offer from Coastal Carolina.

“This year, it just started to become more of a reality when so many schools came on board,” he said.

CCU ‘25 @pbrpennsylvania @PerfectGameUSA @CoastalBaseball @Go_Team_AA @_FRBaseball pic.twitter.com/NWvPKWhab0

— Andrew Muraco (@amuraco15) August 3, 2019

Muraco, a right-hander who is a pitcher and infielder, went 7-1 this spring season with a 1.30 ERA. His only loss came in the PIAA Class 5A quarterfinals.

He was recruited as a position player but said he could have an opportunity to pitch.

“The academic and athletic opportunities at Coastal Carolina was just a great fit for me and my family,” he said. “Coastal has always been my dream school ever since they won the (2016) World Series, and the coaching staff is amazing. They are so welcoming and gave me an amazing vibe. I always wanted to go down south also.”

This summer, he hit .430 with five home runs in 40 games with the Team All-American.

Congratulations to Andrew Muraco who will be continuing his academic and baseball careers with the Coastal Carolina Chanticleers. Looking forward to your next two years as a FR Panther and seeing you continue your journey at the next level as a Chanticleer. https://t.co/pvVvSlBprl

— FR Baseball (@_FRBaseball) August 4, 2019

Fresh off an impressive performance as a member of #TeamPA at the #PBRFutureGames. Congrats to Andrew Muraco (Franklin Regional) onhis commitment to @CoastalBaseball. @Go_Team_AA @ShooterHunt https://t.co/CgAlZDJ2On

— PBR Pennsylvania (@pbrpennsylvania) August 3, 2019

Bill Beckner Jr. is a TribLive reporter covering local sports in Westmoreland County. He can be reached at bbeckner@triblive.com.

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