Two days before checking into his dorm room for the first time at Phillips Andover, Thomas White was pitching on national television. Two days after reporting for the start of his freshman year of high school, he was ranked the No. 1 baseball player in the country for the Class of 2023 by Perfect … [Read more...]
The Choice: Keane caps whirlwind journey with decision on future
Tuesday, June 18 — 8:52 p.m. It’s the middle of the seventh inning of the Massachusetts Super 8 championship game. North Andover is protecting a slim 2-0 lead over St. John’s Prep. Survivor’s seminal 1980s Rocky-inspired anthem, “Eye of the Tiger,” begins to blare over the speakers of Trinity … [Read more...]
Q&A with new Bryant head coach Ryan Klosterman
During an eight-year minor-league career, Ryan Klosterman played parts of three seasons with the Double-A New Hampshire Fisher Cats. But it was a road trip to Norwich, Conn., more than a decade ago that ultimately would bring Klosterman back to New England as the new head coach at Bryant … [Read more...]
MLB NinE: Memorable debut for Isan Diaz — and his dad
A month ago, a determined and focused Isan Diaz allowed himself a glimpse to the future. The Springfield, Mass., native told New England Baseball Journal what it would mean to fulfill his father's dream and make his major-league debut. “It’ll mean a lot. It will be a tremendous moment for both of … [Read more...]
‘It’s crazy’: Keegan, Hajjar reflect on unlikely College World Series reunion
The craziest thing about Dom Keegan winning the College World Series as a freshman at Vanderbilt probably wasn’t the national title itself. Instead, it was a familiar voice yelling at him from the opposing dugout during batting practice of the first game of the championship series: “What are you … [Read more...]
MLB NinE: New England’s All-Time All-Star Team
George Springer will represent all of New England tonight at the MLB All-Star Game in Cleveland. The New Britain, Conn., native and product of both Avon Old Farms and UConn is leading off for the American League, the lone New Englander active for the game. This is Springer’s third All-Star … [Read more...]
