WORCESTER, Mass. — There was a time when Tim O’Connor felt compelled to look long and hard into the mirror. The Worcester Academy lefthander was less than pleased with his overall performance during his junior year. His velocity was in the low 80s, not close to where he wanted it to be, and his … [Read more...]
Prep Poll: Andover still perfect, roaring into another postseason
As the remaining weeks of the school year dwindle, the games become more important throughout New England’s prep school baseball scene. Rainy weather can often turn the season into a proverbial sprint, which will reach its conclusion in the near future. The weather hasn’t dampened recent action for … [Read more...]
Bryce Leckey, Canterbury making most of their time together
Bryce Leckey has come a long way in a short amount of time. After three years at Daniel Hand High School in Madison, Conn., Leckey craved an opportunity to grow more as a person and a student-athlete. He left Daniel Hand to attend Canterbury School in New Milford, a 90-minute drive from his … [Read more...]
Quality catching critical, abundant in the prep school game
The impact and benefit of having a solid catcher plays a crucial role for any team. It’s the most demanding and challenging position on the diamond. It takes sheer physical and mental toughness to be an effective backstop. To become a strong catcher, players must know their pitching staff inside and … [Read more...]
Legacy of success building at St. Sebastian’s
For those on the outside looking in, some of the mantras of the St. Sebastian's baseball team may seem odd and a bit quirky. The Arrows don't mind. They work. Two years ago, it was "kaizen," Japanese for "continuous improvement." St. Sebastian's did just that in 2017, right through winning the ISL … [Read more...]
Prep Roundup: Henry Gustavson goes the distance in Deerfield no-no
The weather may still not be all that favorable, but a large number of prep programs were finally able to sneak in a few games this past week. Starting to catch up with their schedules, a majority returned well rested as they prepare for a tumultuous homestretch that could make or break their … [Read more...]
