As we continue in our series of prep players to watch for 2021, New England Baseball Journal is focusing on first basemen. This list is laden with future college players and some of the top prospects throughout the region. "Middle-of-the-order bat" seems to be a common theme in the feedback we've … [Read more...]
Watch list: Top catchers among New England prep school prospects
Many prep school coaches agree that the benefit of having a solid catcher in a team's arsenal can be a game-changer. Catchers are widely considered an extension of the coach, often viewed as a team leader. Catchers are the ones who assist with defensive positioning, set up locations for pitchers, … [Read more...]
Watch list: Top LHP prospects at New England prep schools
With many of the prep teams in the midst of fall workouts, coaches are getting a better understanding of what their personnel will be like once the regular season begins next spring. Having left-handed pitchers at your disposal can be a luxury for any team. As part of our series on Players to Watch … [Read more...]
Watch list: Top RHP prospects at New England prep schools
With many of the prep teams in the midst of fall workouts, coaches are getting a better understanding of what their personnel will be like once the regular season begins next spring. Over the next several weeks, New England Baseball Journal will publish a weekly Players to Watch series by … [Read more...]
Prep baseball: 55 college commitments for ’21, ’22 and ’23 graduates
As students make their way back to school, whether it be in-person or virtual, the final weeks of summer proved to be a busy period for a number of prep school baseball players. Many are making their decisions as to which college or university they will be attending, and playing for over the next … [Read more...]
Prep baseball: Groton, Lawrence, Westminster coaches honor mentors
Editor’s note: This feature is part of a series in which New England prep baseball coaches reflect on the inspiring mentors that helped pave the way for their respective careers. Acquiring and benefiting from another’s inspiration in some way, shape or form can be a vital element in one’s life … [Read more...]