When Mike Mastrocola returned to Taft School as its new head coach at the start of 2020, he walked into a unique situation. The year prior, the Rhinos enjoyed one of their most accomplished seasons in school history, going 16-1-1 en route to a Founders League championship. That season, Taft was led … [Read more...]
Prep insider: Key additions for each program in the Class of 2026
Prep school baseball has become a never-ending cycle of loss and gain. Like any school, players come and go. While some programs simply reload, others look to restock the cupboard, bringing in fresh, young talent to begin the process of development. The goal is that when these players leave as … [Read more...]
Prep insider: Greenwich Country Day looking to contend in FAA
The Greenwich Country Day School baseball program, under the direction of third-year coach Thomas Hart, is navigating its way through the difficult New England prep school mine field. In 2019, Greenwich County Day added grades 10-12 to its Upper School which, in turn, paved the way to include more … [Read more...]
Prep insider: Salisbury School continues to ascend under Huber
Kevin Huber had big shoes to fill at Salisbury School when he accepted the position in 2017. The program's list of accomplished coaches included Dan Donato, Mark Leavitt and John Toffey. The program hasn't missed a beat under Huber. Since 2017, the Crimson Knights have won the WNEPBL Young Division … [Read more...]
Prep insider: Transfers to New England schools for ’22-’23
When it comes to prep school baseball, it truly is a year-round process for coaches. The skippers are always looking ahead, enduring a constant search for more talent to fortify their respective rosters. Other times, student-athletes show interest in a particular school. Either way, the continued … [Read more...]
Prep insider: Phillips Andover coach Kevin Graber weighs future
ANDOVER, Mass. -- Since taking over as head baseball coach at Phillips Andover in 2009, Kevin Graber has enjoyed a wealth of success. Under Graber’s watch, the Big Blue have earned 12 consecutive CNEPSBL Final Four postseason appearances, winning five (2012, 2013, 2016, 2018 and 2022). Over 60 of … [Read more...]
