5. Nicholas Trabacchi, Smithtown West [youtube https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hXM0fwzWjuU] Trabbachi had six wins this year and plays a smooth shortstop/second base while handling the bat well. He is a borderline Div-I player
by Vinny Messana Until recently, many Div-I college coaches would’ve scoffed at any right-handed pitcher under 6’0″. Some teams still have a strict guideline they follow regarding the height of
We are pleased to announce the 2016 College All-Long Island team. Also, in this week’s edition of Baseball on the Island Weekly, we had special guest Kyle Young, St. Dominic
by Vinny Messana (This piece originally was published on June 15, 2014) One of the first things I remember is having a catch with my dad in the front of the
by Vinny Messana Speaking in front of a crowd of 900 people was an environment that Brian Morrell was not completely comfortable in. Maybe it would’ve helped if the camera man
By Nakeem Grant The 12th annual Grand Slam Challenge between Nassau and Suffolk was a pitcher’s duel through-and-through as Suffolk defeated Nassau by a score of 1-0. Both teams made
by Vinny Messana With Wantagh winning the Class A NYS title on Saturday, the 2016 season is officially complete. This was an especially busy season for us at Baseball on
There has been no shortage of Long Island talent represented in the MLB Draft over the past few seasons. Ever since the now-famous 2009 draft featuring Steven Matz and Marcus
by Vinny Messana Being the No. 7 seed entering the postseason? No problem. Not having a two-time All-State pitcher available in the postseason? No problem. Facing an undefeated Queensbury team
(Photo Credit: St. John’s University Athletics) by Vinny Messana, Editor-In-Chief Now in his 21st season as the Head Coach at St. John’s University, Ed Blankmeyer has seen a lot. Whatever
