Perfect Game recently released its top 15 rankings for high school teams in each region of the country. The rankings take into account 2021 performance, college commitments, and the likelihood of each team competing for state or league championships. While most New England programs are still a week … [Read more...]
D1 insider: Bryant to move to America East from NEC after 2022 season
Bryant University accepted an invitation Tuesday to join the America East Conference, effective July 1, 2022. The move will have a sizable impact on New England's D1 baseball scene, as the Bulldogs are currently nine-time defending regular-season Northeast Conference champions. Bryant will join a … [Read more...]
Watch list: An early look at 8 New England prospects for 2023 MLB Draft
The opening month of the college baseball season has given underclassmen a chance to emerge as key contributors to their respective lineups. As a result, the outlook for the 2023 MLB Draft has come into clearer focus from the perspective of New England prospects. Many area scouts are starting to … [Read more...]
Podcast: UConn on location — Jim Penders, Reggie Crawford, Erik Stock
STORRS, CONN. -- The New England Baseball Journal Podcast went on the road this weekend with a trip to Doug Elliot Ballpark -- home of the UConn Huskies. At 17-5, the Huskies are off to their best start since 1971. They are currently ranked No. 25 in the nation and have won every series so far … [Read more...]
Watch list: Top 23 uncommitted public/private school players in Class of ’23
The high school baseball season is upon us, and for players in the Class of 2023, the next six months will prove to be a pivotal stretch in the recruiting cycle. At last look, 77 New England players in the Class of 2023 have committed to playing college baseball. That number could double by the end … [Read more...]
Prep Coaches Poll: A preseason top-10 ranking of New England teams
Many New England prep school teams are in the midst of spring training trips in Florida -- the first sign that the 2022 season will offer a return to normalcy after two years of pandemic protocols. Last spring, some prep programs were able to schedule close to a full slate of games, while other … [Read more...]