Tyler Beede talks with Giants catcher Buster Posey during his MLB pitching debut in April 2018. (Thearon W. Henderson/Getty Images)How’s spring training going? “It’s going well. It’s been a great spring training so far. I’m excited about where I’m at.” I saw Bruce Bochy announced this will be his … [Read more...]
Healthy again, Bryant’s Jimmy Titus thankful he tore his ACL
Jimmy Titus was derailed by an ACL tear in Bryant's 2018 opener, but made the most of his season. (David Silverman Photography/DSPics)One Bryant player who can look to Ryan Ward for inspiration is shortstop Jimmy Titus, the 2017 Northeast-10 Conference Rookie of the Year who was forced to redshirt … [Read more...]
NEBJ’s Top 10 draft prospects (March 2019)
Mason Feole's 2019 season for the Huskies is underway. (Courtesy UConn Athletics)The college season is under way with the prep and high school seasons to follow soon. As many as three New England natives could be looking at seven-figure signing bonuses after this year’s MLB draft if all goes well … [Read more...]
Bryant’s Ryan Ward building off historic offensive season
Bryant's Ryan Ward is considered one of the top college position players in New England. (David Silverman Photography)Ryan Ward isn’t one to let his confidence waver. Two years ago, the Millbury, Mass., native expected to start right away at Bryant University despite the fact that he was making the … [Read more...]
NEBJ’S Top 10 draft prospects
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UConn closer Jake Wallace hits 95 mph, eyes draft
UConn athletics.Jake Wallace (Methuen, Mass.) introduced himself to his teammates as the new UConn closer in January by clocking 95 mph on a radar gun during an otherwise uneventful session for pitchers. "That was his first pitch to live batters," UConn coach Jim Penders said. "When you see a guy … [Read more...]
Mason Feole is developing into top pro prospect
UConn coach Jim Penders' first impression of Mason Feole left a lot to be desired. "I thought this kid was going to be spoiled rotten," Penders said. "He’s an only child, and his mom is the best Italian cook on the planet. I had my concerns about recruiting him." Feole (Wakefield, R.I.) has assuaged … [Read more...]
Tyler’s Journal: San Francisco Giants pitcher gets back to basics
Denis Poroy/Getty ImagesAuburn, Mass., native Tyler Beede, 25, made his majorleague debut with the San Francisco Giants last April — at the start of the most challenging season of his professional career. Beede, a first-round selection in the 2014 MLB draft, struggled in two starts at the … [Read more...]
Most Influential: Pete Frates
PETE FRATES ▪ Founder | ALS Ice Bucket Challenge Pete Frates is the guy who likely influenced you to pick up a bucket filled with ice water and dump it on your head without hesitation. You probably had somebody film the whole thing, too. Frates is the inspiring former Boston College baseball captain … [Read more...]
Most Influential: Veteran media members
Most Influential: Skill trainers
ERIC CRESSEY ▪ Co-founder/president | Cressey Sports Performance Eric Cressey is the first to admit he never set out to become the go-to trainer for professional baseball players that find themselves in New England for one reason or another. That’s just the way it’s worked out. Cressey is the … [Read more...]
Most Influential: A pair of Red Sox stars became New England legends
MOOKIE BETTS ▪ Outfielder | Boston Red Sox The Red Sox have players that have been here longer than Mookie Betts; 15-year Sox veteran Dustin Pedroia tops the list. They have players who might be more physically blessed; 6-foot-6 lefty flame-thrower Chris Sale is a nice pick here. But there is no … [Read more...]
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