Watson named to USPBL All-Star Game

LOUISVILLE, Ky. — Former Bellarmine baseball outfielder Eli Watson has been selected to compete in the 2026 United Shore Professional Baseball League All-Star Game following an impressive start with the Eastside Diamond Hoppers. Through 11 games, Watson is batting .389 with 14 hits, three doubles, seven runs scored and two RBI. He has also drawn seven walks and been hit by three pitches, helping him record a .522 on-base percentage, a .472 slugging percentage and a .994 OPS. Watson leads the Diamond Hoppers in batting average, on-base percentage, OPS and wOBA (.431). Watson joined the professional ranks after concluding his…