New England Baseball Journal

  • Login
  • Logout
  • Subscribe
  • Dashboard
Subscribe
Prep School

Fosberg family has quickly made big impact on Winchendon program

By John McGuirkMay 24, 2021

From left, Ben Fosberg, Will Fosberg and Sam Fosberg are all contributing to the Winchendon baseball team. (Courtesy photo)

Twin brothers Ben and Sam Fosberg were heralded baseball players growing up in their hometown of Natick, Mass. Both came up together through the youth ranks and would later go on to star at Natick High School and Legion ball. Last summer, both played in the newly organized Massachusetts Independent Baseball League.

Leading up to their senior high school season, Ben and Sam were ready to hit the ground running before heading off to college. However, those plans were altered due to the impact of Covid-19, which abruptly forced the cancellation of the 2020 MIAA high school baseball season. In hindsight, it may have been a blessing in disguise.

Like most high school players around the country, the two Fosbergs felt the wrath of a lost season. Because of it, both decided to put their college plans on hold by enrolling at Winchendon School  for a post-graduate year.

"I also needed to mature academically," said Ben, a middle infielder/pitcher/utility player. "By doing a post-grad year, I was able to improve my grades and habits so that I would be better prepared for college. Winchendon head coach John Toffey has a strong baseball history and a winning tradition. I knew playing for him would not only make me a better baseball player, but broaden my options at the collegiate level as well. The Winchendon program is run similar to a college program and Coach Toffey sets high expectations for all of his players and that creates a winning culture around campus. There is a certain level of trust we all have for each other here in that we are able to make plays and compete at a high level.''

Tags: Ben Fosberg, Johnson and Wales, Natick, Northeastern, Sam Fosberg, St. Lawrence, Will Fosberg

Subscribe to finish reading this story

SUBSCRIBE

Members login below

Register
Forgot Password?

Related Articles

D1 insider: Regular-season conference titles aplenty in New England

Conference tournament time has arrived in the world of college baseball. Several New England teams find themselves in prime positions entering “May Madness” after clinching…
Read More

Top performers from KUA, Portsmouth Abbey, St. Paul’s, Winchendon

Throughout the Northeast, the welcomed sight of baseball being played again this spring has been a long time coming. Players have been patiently waiting for…
Read More

Top performers from Founders League, Fairchester Athletic Association

Throughout the Northeast, the welcomed sight of baseball being played again this spring has been a long time coming. Founders League and Fairchester Athletic Association…
Read More

Our Free Weekly Newsletter

  • Subscribe
  • Seamans Media, Inc.
  • Privacy
  • Terms
  • Contact Us

© Copyright 2022 Seamans Media, Inc. • All Rights Reserved

Contact Us!

Please write a brief description and someone will get back to you shortly!

  • This field is for validation purposes and should be left unchanged.