Top 100 Long Island baseball players for 2016

Hermes Abreu, Bay Shore, Junior, C -- He was an All-League selection and is considered a top catching prospect on Long Island.

Tristan Amone, Patchogue-Medford, Senior, P -- Slick lefthander is looking to have a breakout year.

Tyler Arella, Glenn, Senior, P -- He went 6-2 with a 1.87 ERA as a junior.

Nick Arpino, Westhampton, Senior, P/1B -- He batted .350 with 18 RBIs and earned All-Suffolk last season. He was also 6-0 as a pitcher.

TJ Avgerinos, South Side, Senior, P -- He struck out 62 batters in 36 innings and had a 1.13 ERA last year.

Tyler Becker, Eastport-South Manor, Senior, SS -- He was an All-Suffolk selection and led the Sharks in 12 offensive categories last year. He hit .431 with 24 RBIs, nine doubles and 24 runs scored. He will play at Adelphi.

Brandon Bonanno, Mount Sinai, Senior, P -- He is a hard-throwing righthander who is committed to Stony Brook University.

Matt Boyko, Clarke, Junior, P/1B -- He was 4-2 with a 2.27 ERA and 27 strikeouts in 21 1/3 innings last year,

Ben Brown, Ward Melville, Junior, P -- He had a 7-1 record with a 2.34 ERA as a sophomore.

Steve Bryant, Center Moriches, Senior, SS -- Centerpiece to Red Devils' defense with soft hands and excellent range.

Steven Burke, North Babylon, Senior, OF/P -- He hit .417 with 13 stolen bases last year. He also had two saves and a 2.45 ERA for the Bulldogs.

AJ Cain, Seaford, Junior, P/OF -- He was an All-Conference selection as a sophomore and one of the top players in Nassau Class A.

John Calouri, Valley Stream North, Junior, 1B/P -- He batted .385 with 11 RBIs as a sophomore.

Brad Camarda, Hills West, Junior, P -- He was 5-2 with a 1.63 ERA and earned All-Suffolk honors last season.

Jonathan Capobianco, Glen Cove, Senior P/3B -- He's the ace of an experienced staff that is expected to vie for the Nassau Class A title.

Chris Cappas, Kellenberg, Junior, CF/P -- He hit .347, stole six bases and struck out 20 batters while pitching to a 2.19 ERA in 22 1/3 innings last season.

James Cardinale, Commack, Sophomore, OF/P -- One of the top young pitching prospects on Long Island.

Matt Catalfo, Manhasset, Senior, OF/P -- He batted .379 with 24 runs scored and six doubles last season.

Anthony Catapano, Carey, Senior, 1B/P -- The 2015 Diamond Award finalist hit seven home runs last year.

E.J. Cumbo, Clarke, Junior, OF -- He was an All-Nassau pick who batted .392 with 29 hits last year. He's committed to New York Tech.

Troy Davern, Ward Melville, Senior, LF -- He batted .365 with two home runs and 32 RBIs as a junior.

Kevin Dolan, St. John the Baptist, Senior, CF -- The Cougars captain committed to LIU-Post. He hit .330 in the middle of the lineup as a junior.

Jeff Dominguez, Baldwin, Senior, P/OF -- He batted .480 as a junior and earned All-League honors.

Patch Dooley, Half Hollow Hills East, Junior, P/OF -- He compiled a 5-1 record with a 1.60 ERA and had 51 strikeouts in 43 innings last year.

Nico Doria, Jericho, Senior, C -- He hit .390 with four home runs and 17 RBIs last year.

Brendan Dowd, East Islip, Senior, C -- He batted .441 with 21 RBIs and 23 runs scored for the Redmen last year. He is one of Long Island's top catchers.

Grant Elgarten, Friends Academy, Senior, OF/P -- He had a 3-3 record with 37 strikeouts last season. He also hit .260 and walked 17 times.

Zach Fritz, East Meadow, Senior, 3B -- He was an All-Nassau pick, who batted .448 as a junior.

Ken Gordon, Babylon, Junior, SS -- The 5-9 shortstop hit .467 with 24 RBIs, 20 runs scored and 23 stolen bases last season.

Nick Grande, Smithtown West, Senior, SS -- The smooth-fielding shortstop is heading to Stony Brook after his fifth varsity season.

Sean Griffin, Port Jefferson, Junior, IF -- He batted .425 with 27 RBIs for the Royals as a sophomore.

Garrett Heaton, Bellport, Senior, SS -- The middle infielder hit .370 last season and is committed to Stony Brook.

Matt Hogan, Hills East, Sophomore, OF/P -- Committed to Vanderbilt, he's one of Long Island's most dynamic hitters, batting .329 with 29 RBIs and three home runs last season.

Sean Hogan, Holy Trinity, Senior, C -- He batted .390 with an on-base percentage of .500 for the Titans last year. The four-year starter will attend Molloy.

Billy Huber, Hauppauge, Senior, SS -- He hit .329 with 21 runs scored and eight stolen bases to earn All League honors for the Eagles last year.

Justin Hurd, Eastport South Manor, Senior, OF -- He batted .369 with 24 RBIs, nine doubles and three home runs last year. He will play at LIU Post.

Mike Iacobellis, Island Trees, Senior, C -- He batted .333 with 25 RBIs and three home runs as a junior.

Jimmy Joyce, Wantagh, Junior, P -- The 6-2 pitcher throws in the upper 80s and hit .338 with 27 RBIs, nine doubles and five home runs last year. He is committed to Hofstra.

Ryan Kelly, East Rockaway, Senior, P/IF -- He was an All-Nassau pick who batted .375 with 17 runs scored and 19 RBIs as a junior.

Shawn Kelly, Smithtown East, Senior, OF -- Committed to Cortland, he hit .440 last year.

Sam Kessler, Mount Sinai, Senior, P -- He is a hard-throwing righthander who is going to West Virginia.

James Kory, West Islip, Senior, 1B/P -- Went 10-0 as a sophomore and led West Islip to the Long Island Class AA championship.

Dominick Kriegel, Massapequa, P, Junior:The righthanded power pitcher made a big splash on varsity with a 1.67 ERA as a sophomore.

John LaRocca, St. Dominic, Senior, OF -- He was a finalist for the CHSAA Player of the Year after batting .391 last season. He is committed to Monmouth.

Bobby Lewis, MacArthur, Junior, P -- He went 5-2 last year, including a win in the deciding game of the county championship.

Jake Liberatore, Bayport-Blue Point, Junior, SS/P -- He compiled a 5-0 record with a 1.83 ERA as a sophomore.

Dylan Livingston, Port Washington, Senior, P -- He had a 5-1 record with a 1.35 ERA and opponents hit only .194 against him as a junior.

John LoCurto, Carle Place, Senior, P/IF -- He was an All-Conference selection as a junior.

Noah Lorenzo, St. John the Baptist, Senior, P -- The Cougars captain is committed to LIU-Post. He was 5-1 as a junior with 32 strikeouts in 37 innings.

Nick Lucchese, North Shore, Senior, SS -- He is an All Nassau three-year starter, who batted .397 with 14 stolen bases and 22 runs scored as a junior.

Brad Malm, Patchogue-Medford, Junior, SS -- He has quick feet, a strong throwing arm and defends the middle for the Raiders.

John Marti, Smithtown East, Senior, 3B -- He batted .338 as a junior and will play at Lafayette in the fall.

Kyle Martin, Oceanside, Senior, SS/P -- The two-time league MVP hit .452 and was 5-0 with a 1.06 ERA last year.

Matt Martino, St. Anthony's, Senior, 3B/P -- He had a .290 batting average and added a 3-1 mound record for the Friars last year.

Vin Martino, MacArthur, Senior, OF/C -- He hit .345 with 18 RBIs and 12 stolen bases as a junior.

Matt Mascia, East Meadow, Senior, 1B/P -- He hit .391 with 21 RBIs and earned All-Nassau last season.

Cole Masterson, Chaminade, Senior, SS -- He hit .333 for last year's CHSAA champions.

Ryan McGrane, Plainedge, Senior, CF -- He scored 24 runs with 11 stolen bases and 11 extra- base hits for the Red Devils last year.

James Messina, New Hyde Park, Senior, P/SS -- He was an All-Nassau selection as a junior. He's committed to Molloy.

Brian Morrell, Shoreham-Wading River, Junior, P/SS -- Morrell hit .420 with five home runs and 28 RBIs last season.

Kevin Newell, Sayville, Junior, CF -- He'll hit in the leadoff spot to take advantage of his speed. He was an All-Suffolk selection.

Christian Nissen, Connetquot, Senior, SS -- He batted .381 with 18 runs scored and led the Thunderbirds to the Long Island Class AA championship last year.

Brandon O'Brien, Division, Junior, P/1B -- He had an 8-0 record and a 1.40 ERA with 31 strikeouts in 45 innings last year.

Will O'Brien, Wantagh, Senior P/OF -- He was the MVP of Nassau League I and finished with a 6-1 record with 83 strikeouts in 51 innings and a 0.51 ERA as a junior.

Ronmel Ocampo, Division, Senior, P/IF -- He was an All-Nassau selection who batted .420 with four home runs, 40 RBIs and a slugging percentage of .670 last year.

Mike Onufrak, Mattituck, Senior, C -- He hit .351 with 25 RBIs and 27 runs scored for the state champions last year.

Michael Palazzolo, Half Hollow Hills East, Junior, SS -- He batted .361 as a sophomore and has already committed to play at Stony Brook.

Nick Palmerini, Northport, Senior, P -- He compiled a 4-2 record with a 2.18 ERA as a junior.

Matt Pinto, Massapequa, OF, Junior: Fleet-footed outfielder with excellent range and a strong arm.

Straton Podaras, Chaminade, Senior, C -- The former Catcher of the Year award winner hit .333 with 19 runs and 11 RBIs last year.

Sean Rausch, Longwood, Senior, C -- He batted .333 with 17 runs scored last year and is one of the most accomplished catchers on Long Island. He is committed to Hofstra.

Nick Robinson, Holy Trinity, Senior, P -- The 6-4 righthander had a 2.42 ERA as a junior and will lead the Titans.

Dylan Rooney, Bayport-Blue Point, Senior, 3B/P -- He hit .375 with seven extra-base hits, 23 runs scored and 21 RBIs last season.

TJ Rullo, Mepham, Senior, 3B/P -- The sweet swinging third baseman hit .458 as a junior.

John Ryan, Wheatley, Senior, P/1B -- He had a 3-1 record with 34 strikeouts in 27 innings and a 1.04 ERA as a junior.

Tyler Sanderson, Hauppauge, Senior, 3B -- He hit .429 with 24 RBIs, three home runs and 19 runs scored to earn All-Suffolk for the Eagles last season.

Anthony Scheller, Sachem East, Senior, CF -- He batted .350 with two home runs, 10 RBIs and 18 runs scored last year.

Michael Schwartz, Bellmore JFK, Senior, P -- He was injured during his junior season. He's committed to UConn.

Jimmy Seviour, Smithtown Christian, Junior, P -- He was 7-1 with a 1.10 ERA and 75 strikeouts as a sophomore.

James Sherry, Pierson/Bridgehampton, Junior, SS/P -- He batted .420 with 31 runs scored and 12 RBIs as a sophomore. The righthander also had five wins.

Anthony Siroka, Sachem East, Junior, SS -- He batted .304 with nine RBIs and eight runs scored last year.

Joe Stockman, Northport, Senior, SS/P -- He's a defensive standout who compiled a .293 average for the Tigers.

Kyle Strovink, Rocky Point, Senior, C -- He batted .376 with 21 RBIs last year and is committed to Lamar University.

Connor Sullivan, St. Dominic, Senior, OF -- He batted .328 with 16 runs scored for the Bayhawks last season.

Joe Tardiff, Mattituck, Senior, OF/ P -- He hit .356 with 36 runs scored last year. He also struck out 69 in 62 innings.

Oliver Tavares, Deer Park, Junior, SS -- He batted .385 with 25 RBIs and 18 stolen bases as an All-League performer last year.

Peter Theodorellis, Commack, Junior, CF/P -- He has a sweet swing and hits to all fields.

Nick Trabacchi, Smithtown West, Junior, 2B/P -- The two-year starter on varsity is expected to help the Bulls win a league title.

Mike Veit, Bellport, Senior, CF/P -- He hit .304 and earned the Gold Glove and All-League honors for the Clippers last year.

Anthony Visconte, East Islip, Senior, P -- He earned three wins last year, but is expected to shoulder more of the pitching load in his senior season.

Nick Vitale, Ward Melville, Senior, SS -- He batted .358 as a junior with 12 RBIs. He's committed to New York Tech.

Marc Wangenstein, Connetquot, Senior, OF -- He hit .390 with four home runs as a junior. He will play at Albany next season.

Ray Weber, West Islip, Senior, P -- He's a hard-throwing righthander who gives West Islip a serious 1-2 punch in the rotation. He averages a strikeout an inning.

Bryan Weissert, Bay Shore, Senior, P -- The hard-throwing righthander is committed to Fordham and is expected to keep the Marauders in the hunt for league and county titles.

Robert Weissheier, Kellenberg, Senior, C -- He hit .414 with two homers and 15 RBIs and was named an NSCHSAA All-League player last season.

Zach White, Shoreham-Wading RIver, Senior, P -- He's a hard-throwing righthander who had a 1.50 ERA in his junior year.

Jared Wolfe, MacArthur, Senior, IF -- He batted .335 with 22 RBIs and won the Cody Award as the playoff MVP as a junior.

Santino Ycaza, Brentwood, Senior, C -- He batted .320 with an on-base percentage of .480 and stole 10 bases last season.

Kyle Young, St. Dominic, Senior, P -- The 6-10 lefthander can touch 90 mph and has been compared to the likes of Randy Johnson and Chris Sale. He's a legitimate blue-chip prospect.

Sal Zafonte, Sayville, Senior, P -- He was 6-1 and selected as the Suffolk League VI pitcher of the year last season. He's committed to Cortland.