As we march through graduation season, it's safe to say that most future college baseball players in the Class of 2021 have firmed up their respective plans. That's not to say the door has closed on any player who has yet to receive an offer to play college baseball. We hear stories every year of … [Read more...]
New England’s fastest-rising prospect for 2021 MLB Draft: Frank Mozzicato
East Catholic High (Manchester, Conn.) baseball coach Martin Fiori was eating dinner in his kitchen last week with a nationally televised game between the Dodgers and Astros on in the background. Dodgers $100 million pitcher Trevor Bauer was on the mound, and yet the ESPN broadcast team couldn't … [Read more...]
Class of 2022 commitments: 68 New England players to play in college
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...]
Ace pitchers AJ Colarusso, Sam Harris could help Groton overachieve
The New England prep baseball season is undoubtedly a journey into the unknown, with little certainty as to whether the season will reach its final destination. In late March, new Groton School coach Scott Patterson organized a photo shoot for his top two left-handed pitchers at a barn off campus … [Read more...]
2021 MLB Draft: A mid-April reset of New England’s top 20 prospects
The 2021 MLB Draft could be a fruitful one for New England’s prospects. MLB’s ranking system for draft prospects includes six players with New England ties among the top 45 players. Of the six New England players, three are playing at Boston College this spring. Two will play college ball for teams … [Read more...]
Watch list: 10 intriguing players in the NCAA Transfer Portal
The pandemic has had lasting effects on college baseball -- from the shortened 2020 season, to an additional year of eligibility for players impacted, to expanded rosters for the 2021 season, to an unpredictable future for the sport at the college level. Many college coaches are currently trying to … [Read more...]