Deerfield Academy pitcher Kenny Carlisle had a record of 3-2, with a 2.31 ERA and 32 strikeouts. (Kyle Prudhomme/NEBJ)
Many players made the transition into NEPSAC baseball this season, getting their first experience with prep baseball.
Despite the upgrade in competition and talent, many of them handled themselves quite well in their inaugural seasons.
New England Baseball Journal spoke with a number of coaches who provided information about these first-year performances, whether they be freshmen, reclassified sophomores and juniors, or post-graduates.
Here's a look at first-year players who made an impact on their respective programs at the prep level.
