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 work, determination and devotion are just a few of the many attributes linked to him. Quite frankly, the slugging first … [Read more...]
Prospect profile: Connor Hujsak of Goffstown High
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 school career, Hujsak was starting to gain some attention from several college programs, and he didn’t waste … [Read more...]
Prospect profile: Luke Beckstein of Groton School
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 League is one of the most-competitive and arduous prep leagues in the country. Now set to … [Read more...]
Prospect profile: Luke Delongchamp of St. Peter-Marian
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 things quicker than others. Back in May 2018, Luke Delongchamp, then a 15-year-old freshman pitcher for St. … [Read more...]
Prospect profile: Dan Trzepacz of Souhegan High
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 email from a college program in the hopes of being offered a scholarship, Trzepacz’s time frame during the … [Read more...]
Introducing NEBJ’s Prep School Player and Coach of the Year
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 produced a number of amazing achievements by talented players and dedicated coaches, all worthy of accolades … [Read more...]