College baseball players in New England are lucky. Not only is the region home to 18 Division 1 programs, but three of the top summer leagues in the country — the Cape Cod Baseball League, New England Collegiate Baseball League, and Futures Collegiate Baseball League ― are a major part of the … [Read more...]
Div. 3 Top 10: Weather slowing season’s start, but some hot already
Weather has gotten in the way of early-season northern action for many of New England's Division 3 baseball clubs, but trips to warmer climates are on the horizon. While five of NEBJ’s ranked teams have seen action in the early going, others will have to wait until at least Thursday to commence … [Read more...]
NEBJ 2019 All-New England Preseason Team – Division 3
With the Division 3 schedule set to commence in earnest for the region’s clubs this weekend, New England Baseball Journal unveils its All-NEBJ Preseason Team. Five players hail from the powerful Little East Conference, while all three play from the Commonwealth Coast Conference play for defending … [Read more...]
Hangin’ Out With … Giants outfielder Chris Shaw
How much pride do you take in being a New Englander playing Major League Baseball? “I take a ton of pride in it. Just talking with other guys from the area, we all do. "It’s not easy to come from the Boston area and make it in baseball. Our window to play during the year is shorter than everywhere … [Read more...]
Div. 1 Top 10: Powers beginning to separate themselves
Early-season results continue to change the look of New England Baseball Journal’s Division 1 Top 10, but the top four teams in the region sit a step ahead of a trio of Ivy League rivals. Connecticut and Northeastern both picked up victories over ranked opponents this past weekend in Conway, S.C., … [Read more...]
Div. 1 Roundup: Bryant passes Va. Tech test; Dartmouth arms shine
All 18 of New England’s Division 1 teams have opened play after Harvard came from behind for back-to-back wins in a four-game series at Wofford this past weekend. The weekend also saw Bryant complete its first-ever series victory against an ACC opponent, UConn and Northeastern both post wins over … [Read more...]