Last month, New England Baseball Journal published a feature article on Phillips Academy's Sebastian Mexico and how, through social media, the senior was able to utilize that platform to network himself for college programs around the country. The action would eventually lead to a commitment to … [Read more...]
Prep insider: Avon Old Farms baseball tradition is shaped by Dowling
Avon Old Farms has been among the exclusive prep school baseball programs in all New England. Over the years, the Winged Beavers have sent a multitude of players off to top collegiate programs, including some who have reached the big leagues. Do the names Juan Nieves and George Springer ring a … [Read more...]
Prep insider: Toffey has helped Winchendon become baseball factory
The first time John Toffey walked onto the Winchendon School campus in late 2018, he knew right away there was much work to be done. Toffey came to this Central Mass. community, which hugs the New Hampshire border, with a highly regarded reputation of coaching excellence. He was looking to bring … [Read more...]
Prep insider: Brad Chernovetz to coach son in new post at Hamden Hall
During this time of the year, there is plenty of reason to give thanks and praise. From a baseball standpoint, there are some prep school coaches who also handle the role of dad. A few of these individuals have sons playing for their respective teams. The everlasting bond they have built, and … [Read more...]
Phillips Andover prospect Sebastian Mexico masters pandemic marketing
Should Sebastian Mexico not find his future in baseball, he can always make a name for himself in marketing. Late last winter, once Mexico learned his spring baseball season was cancelled due to the pandemic, the then-Phillips Academy junior knew how much a lost season could impact his recruiting … [Read more...]
Prep insider: Middlesex junior Kyle Wolff may be the ISL’s top player
The scientific analysis behind cloning may be a topic for discussion inside one of the many classrooms at Middlesex School. Yet, at this point, it is only pure talk. If there were such a manner to clone more freely, you could bet longtime Zebras baseball coach John Morrissey would be front and … [Read more...]