Nassau Conference A-I baseball preview
Jericho High School pitcher Mike Goren poses for a portrait outside the school on March 18, 2014. Credit: James Escher
Coach: Marc Hedquist
2013 record: 15-8
Key players
Andrew Ris, P/SS, 6-2, 215, Sr.
Erick Vilchez, P/OF, 5-7, 155, Sr.
Frank Licciardi, P/OF, 5-8, 150, Sr.
Joe Davide, C, 5-10, 175, Sr.
Nick Conte, CF, 5-10, 150, Sr.
Outlook: Moving from Class AA to A. The Seahawks will be a big factor in playoffs.
Coach: Dan O'Shea
2013 record: 2-15
Key players
Michael Goren, P, 6-2, 195, Sr.
Niko Doria, C, 5-11, 165, So.
Matt Caputo, SS, 5-9, 150, Jr.
Outlook: Clemson-bound pitcher Mike Goren will need some defensive help.
Coach: Eric Passman
2013 record: 14-8
Key players
Justin Ganca, RF, 6-1, 205, Sr.
Justin Stybel, P, 5-11, 175, Jr.
Jon Hulkhower, 1B/C, 5-10, 220, Jr.
John Astin Emory, SS, 5-10, 185, Sr.
Kelvin Pabon,OF, 5-11, 165, Jr.
Outlook: Hartford-bound Ganca hit .390 and Stybel was All-Nassau selection.
Coach: Rich Smith
2013 record: 15-7
Key players
Dave Butler, P/1B, 6-3, 185, Sr.
Tom Zwicke, 3B, 5-7, 160, Sr.
Nick Sampogne, SS/P, 5-9, 150, Sr.
Brian LoRusso, P/OF, 5-6, 145, Sr.
John Cauchi, 2B, 5-9, 165, Sr.
Outlook: Butler was 3-0 with a 2.41 ERA and Sampogne hit .385 for Trojans.
Coach: Tom Smith
2013 record: 17-5
Key players
Shawn Klier, 1B, 5-11, 185, Sr.
Andrew Misiaszek, P, 6-3, 195, Jr.
John Paul Cattaro, 2B, 5-11, 180, Sr.
Dan Iavarone, OF/P, 5-10, 165, Sr.
Sal Miranda, P, 6-4, 215, Jr.
Outlook: The Cyclones reload on the offensive end with Klier and Cattaro.
Coach: Keith Sachs
2013 record: 19-2
Key players
Gehrig Montoro, CF, 5-9, 170, Jr.
Louis Doria, 1B/OF, 6-4, 195, Sr.
Shaun Klotsche, P, 6-4, 185, Sr.
Nick English, IF, 5-8, 210, Sr.
James Murphy, P, 6-2, 180, Jr.
Outlook: Won 13th conference title in 14 years and will be very young this year. Montoro is the offensive catalyst.
Coach: Doug Robins Jr.
2013 record: 10-9-1
Key players
James Messina, SS, 6-1, 155, So.
Chris Ferlazzo, 2B, 5-11, 155, Sr.
Brennan Scanlon, P/CF, 6-0, 180, Sr.
Cody Campson, P, 5-11, 190, Sr.
Greg Haynes, P/1B, 6-3, 195, So.
Outlook: Rebuilding season after heavy graduation of three-year starters.
Sarra Sounds Off Ep. 35: EI baseball, girls lacrosse and plays of the week On the latest episode of "Sarra Sounds Off," we look at East Islip baseball's inspirational comeback story, Jared Valluzzi has the plays of the week and Tess Ferguson breaks down the top defensive players in girls lacrosse.
Sarra Sounds Off Ep. 35: EI baseball, girls lacrosse and plays of the week On the latest episode of "Sarra Sounds Off," we look at East Islip baseball's inspirational comeback story, Jared Valluzzi has the plays of the week and Tess Ferguson breaks down the top defensive players in girls lacrosse.
