Whether it’s through prep/high school or the travel ranks, New Englanders are routinely bound for some of the nation’s top college baseball programs. Many stay within the region, but the point remains: The college baseball ranks – across all three divisions – are chock-full of local players. To get … [Read more...]
Podcast: Harvard coach Bill Decker reflects on lost season, looks ahead
Bill Decker is a head coach in one of the only conferences that cancelled its 2021 season due to the pandemic. The current Harvard head coach’s influence on the game has crossed NCAA divisions and spanned decades. Before his 10-year stint at Harvard, Coach Decker helped Trinity College become a … [Read more...]
Who’s next? 15 New Englanders looking to be the next Packy Naughton
There are dozens of minor league baseball players from New England who would love to become the next Packy Naughton. Naughton, a West Roxbury, Mass., native and Boston Latin School alumnus, is not only currently getting his "cup of coffee" on a big league roster, he looks to be cementing his case as … [Read more...]
How Joe Allen became a potential first-round pick in one summer
Joe Allen's summer didn't start with the momentum of a potential first-round pick. The Winnacunnet High (N.H.) ace right-hander closed out his junior season in June by getting outpitched by Jonah Wachter in the NHIA Division 1 state championship game. While Allen's performance in a 4-0 loss wasn't … [Read more...]
Prep insider: David Cataruzolo molds multi-sport athletes at Roxbury Latin
David Cataruzolo grew up in house of educators and coaches. His father Mike and mother Patti both enjoyed long and successful careers working at Perkins School For the Blind in Watertown, Mass. Mike and Patti, both legally blind, met at Perkins School and married. Mike served as a volunteer … [Read more...]
Home run derby champions: How Nick Marshall, JuJu Stevens won events
The Home Run Derby fundraiser has become a new trend in New England, as players at all levels seem to be competing in power hitting competitions. This summer, two separate Home Run Derby fundraiser events pitted high-schoolers or recent high school graduates against each other. Most recently on … [Read more...]
Prep insider: 15 uncommitted multi-sport athletes who could shine in 2022
The 2021 season was an uneven one for New England prep school coaches, with many teams playing abbreviated schedules due to the pandemic. Evaluating the top teams and players was particularly difficult since every team seemed to approach the season differently. Looking at the records of teams in our … [Read more...]
NCAA coaching: BC hires hitting coach, Harvard seeks pitching coach
With many NCAA Division 1 teams gathering for their first practices this week, the coaching carousel is starting to grind to a halt. Most vacancies have been filled, such as Justin Blood's acceptance of the head coaching position at Keene State, and Brian Murphy's move from William & Mary to … [Read more...]
Podcast: New York Yankees scout Matt Hyde talks local prospects
Our latest podcast guest is one of New England’s most accomplished MLB scouts. New York Yankees Northeast Area Scout Matt Hyde was named to New England Baseball Journal’s list of the 50 Most Influential People in 2019. Hyde recently helped direct the Summer Rivalry Classic --- a showcase event … [Read more...]
Watch list: New England’s top 15 position players for the 2022 MLB Draft
Between summer collegiate baseball and elite showcase events for incoming high school seniors, the summer always tends to bring into clearer focus the complexion of the next year’s MLB Draft. The 2021 MLB Draft offered the best collection of New England talent ever. A total of 31 players either from … [Read more...]
Watch list: New England’s top 22 pitchers for the 2022 MLB Draft
Between summer collegiate baseball and elite showcase events for incoming high school seniors, the summer always tends to bring into clearer focus the complexion of the next year's MLB Draft. The 2021 MLB Draft offered the best collection of New England talent ever. A total of 31 players either from … [Read more...]
Watch list: 25 of New England’s top uncommitted ’22 prospects
September will be an important month for prospects in the Class of 2022. The NCAA recruiting calendar will flip to a contact period on Sept. 10 after a month-long quiet period. A total of 107 local players have already made commitments to play college baseball. Considering that there were 212 … [Read more...]
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