Today, New England Baseball Journal wants to reward this season's unsung preparatory players. This is a unique group of student-athletes who perform under the radar, yet exceed what's expected of them. Whether it be at the plate, on the field or in the clubhouse, they do whatever is asked without … [Read more...]
John Fritz’s success at Brooks study in leadership, humility, and balance
John Fritz's upbringing has been centralized around the prep school circuit. A multi-talented, three-sport athlete, the roots of the Fritz family tree grow deep. His grandfather Richard Flood was a long-time hockey coach at Noble & Greenough School. Flood, along with good friend Richard Marr, … [Read more...]
Prep School Notebook: Winchendon’s Gigliotti proves big fan vs. Tilton
What Winchendon School senior pitcher Jake Gigliotti was able to accomplish this past week was nothing short of astonishing. Facing Tilton School, Gigliotti pitched five innings of no-hit ball as the Wapitis cruised past the Rams, 17-3. But what made Gigliotti's performance even more spectacular is … [Read more...]
Youth very well served again across prep rosters
Unlike the majority of area high schools, preparatory baseball programs usually do not have much difficulty replenishing their cupboard following graduations. Many prep schools have remained steadfast, building foundations around younger players in an effort of bringing them along slowly, molding … [Read more...]
Jackson Emus is towering leader at Andover
What's not to like about Jackson Emus? He is well-spoken, eminently educated and, oh by the way, he excels on the baseball diamond too. The Phillips Academy-Andover product has already carved his niche within the well-documented history of Big Blue baseball, with still more to come. Standing 6 foot … [Read more...]
Poll: 2019’s Top Prep School Outfielders
When it comes to outfield play, there is certainly no shortage of talent in New England prep school baseball. Several schools hope their solid core of outfielders, be they top line defenders, strong offensively, or both, can help carry a team deep into the postseason. New England Baseball Journal … [Read more...]
