The high school/prep season is thought to be a quiet time on the recruiting calendar. The overlapping college season makes it difficult for recruiting coordinators to see players play in person. As a result, offers are more often extended over the summer. That being said, recruiting is still … [Read more...]
Weekly watch list: 20 high school/prep standouts for first week of May
The weekly watch list continues to grow, as high school and prep athletes continue to deliver exceptional performances. Throughout the spring, we’ll look to recognize the best performances each week. We will select players from prep and high school teams around New England, but we will try not to … [Read more...]
MIAA power rankings: Division 3 teams hold power in state entering May
As the MIAA regular season hits the midway point, the top teams in the MIAA are starting to emerge as legitimate state championship contenders. This year's state tournament will not include a Super 8 Tournament with a collection of the top eight teams regardless of division. Instead, it will include … [Read more...]
Cape Cod League roster release: 40 commits from New England colleges
Opening Day for the Cape Cod Baseball League is 40 days away, and rosters are starting to come into clearer focus as college players prepare for the homestretch of their respective seasons. Historically, the Cape League offers the most competitive summer collegiate league in the country. Players … [Read more...]
Podcast: Austin Prep coach Jon Pollard on being No. 1 in Massachusetts
The latest guest on The Base Path Podcast is the coach of the No. 1 ranked team in Massachusetts, Austin Prep coach Jonathan Pollard. Austin Prep, a MIAA Division 3 powerhouse, has started the season 10-0 with victories against several of the other teams in NEBJ's list of top 10 teams. Pollard … [Read more...]
Last Chance UConn: 12 NCAA transfers who are key to Huskies’ 34-8 start
The UConn coaching staff has been able to take advantage of the changes to college baseball during the pandemic by capitalizing on the NCAA Transfer Portal. On its way to a 34-8 start and No. 15 ranking in the nation, the Huskies are getting significant contributions out of 12 NCAA transfers. The … [Read more...]
