Jake DeLeo (Norwalk, Conn.) is one of two Avon Old Farms stars committed to Georgia Tech.It is pretty rare, especially in New England, to have two players from the same academic institution become major targets for one of the most well-recognized and established college baseball programs in the … [Read more...]
Prospect profile: Frankie Hernandez Jr. of St. Peter-Marian
Frankie Hernandez Jr. (Worcester, Mass.) is one of the best high school hitters in Massachusetts. (Courtesy Daria Liston)WORCESTER, Mass. — Never associate Frankie Hernandez Jr. with complacency. Come across an empty field or a batting cage somewhere, and chances are you will find Hernandez. Hard … [Read more...]
Prospect profile: Connor Hujsak of Goffstown High
Originally committed to Rutgers, Connor Hujsak (Goffstown, N.H.) found himself back on the recruiting trail.GOFFSTOWN, N.H. — Flip the calendar back two years ago. Connor Hujsak, a freshman at the time, probably was the happiest kid at Goffstown High. Despite having three years left in his high … [Read more...]
Prospect profile: Luke Beckstein of Groton School
Groton School infielder Luke Beckstein (Tyngsboro, Mass.) is committed to Kansas State.GROTON, Mass. — Two years ago, Luke Beckstein was a wide-eyed freshman looking to acclimate himself into big-time baseball. Beckstein, like so many other newbies, discovered early on that the Independent School … [Read more...]
Prospect profile: Luke Delongchamp of St. Peter-Marian
St. Peter-Marian High rising junior Luke Delongchamp (Holden, Mass.) is committed to Boston College. (Angela Bazydlo)WORCESTER, Mass. — All pitchers go through a learning phase. It is seen most commonly during the pre- and early-teen years. Throughout this developmental period, some are able process … [Read more...]
Prospect profile: Dan Trzepacz of Souhegan High
Dan Trzepacz (Mont Vernon, N.H.), a standout player at Souhegan High, is committed to the University of Delaware.AMHERST, N.H. — Dan Trzepacz is one of the fortunate ones. While many aspiring high school baseball players endure weeks, months and sometimes years waiting for a call, a letter or an … [Read more...]
Introducing NEBJ’s Prep School Player and Coach of the Year
Will Gersky (Woodbury, Conn.) hit a school-record 11 home runs for Avon Old Farms. (Avon Old Farms School)As the prep baseball scene continues to improve and ramp up its level of play and competition among top schools, so too does the quality of the players and coaches improve. This past season … [Read more...]
Meet the inaugural All-NEBJ Prep School Team
Phillips Andover senior Jackson Emus posted a 0.22 ERA this spring and is headed to Princeton.Choosing a prep school all-star team is not unlike throwing darts at a dartboard blindfolded. With so many talented players deserving of the honor, the difficulty of whittling it down to a precious few is … [Read more...]
North Andover: From No. 8 seed to Super 8 champion
North Andover celebrates its first Super 8 championship. (Dave Arnold/New England Baseball Journal)HAVERHILL, Mass. — Over its magical Super 8 run, North Andover High more than proved it belonged in the MIAA Division 1A tournament, despite barely getting in as the No. 8 seed. On Tuesday night, the … [Read more...]
MIAA Super 8 final preview: North Andover vs. St. John’s Prep
North Andover ace Sebastian has recorded 24 strikeouts in two Super 8 wins. (Dave Arnold Photography)The storylines surrounding the Massachusetts Super 8 championship tonight between North Andover and St. John’s Prep are plentiful. But the one that North Andover rejects is being labeled a Cinderella … [Read more...]
Deerfield’s Henry Gustavson stays ahead of the curve
Deerfield ace Henry Gustavson is being sought after by a host of Ivy League programs. (Deerfield Academy Athletic Dept.)DEERFIELD, Mass. — Practice still was more than a half-hour away from starting up. Headmaster’s Field stood quiet except for one solitary figure who was using this time to get a … [Read more...]
Championship squad came together quickly at Winchendon
Winchendon's Small School championship squad.Being the third seed in the New England Small School preparatory tournament mattered little to The Winchendon School. Second-year head coach John Toffey, who previously enjoyed successful coaching stints at Cheshire School and Salisbury School, prepared … [Read more...]
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