Nassau Conference A-III baseball preview
Nick Daley of North Shore poses for a portrait on Friday, March 21, 2014. Credit: Joseph D. Sullivan
Coach: Dennis Leonard
2013 record: 6-14
Key players
Joe Capobianco, SS/P, 5-11, 180, Sr.
Joe Montilli, C/3B, 5-10, 200, Sr.
James Notarnicola, C/P, 5-10, 160, Jr.
Matt Greenwald, P/OF, 5-8,170, Sr.
Rich Gauthier, P/2B, 5-10, 160, Jr.
Outlook: Return of Capobianco to diamond is a big plus for Golden Tornadoes.
Coach: Robert Fisher
2013 record: 12-8
Key players
Francisco Almanzar, C, 5-10, 171, Sr.
Michael Tancredi, SS, 5-10, 162, Sr.
Nick Marino, 3B, 5-11, 180, Sr.
Mike Baggia, OF, 5-11, 170, Sr.
Jon Chao, P/3B, 5-10, 175, Sr.
Outlook: Big hitting catcher Francisco Almanzar (.375, 10 RBI) leads the way.
Coach: Kevin Nolan
2013 record: 7-9-1
Key players
Anthony Martino, P/SS, 6-0, 175, Sr.
Josh Figueroa, P/SS, 6-1, 165, Sr.
Kevin Shannon, C, 6-0, 160, Jr.
Jon Capobianco, 3B, 5-7, 160, Jr.
Outlook: Graduated only one player and missed playoffs. Experience a key now.
Coach: Paul Pugliese
2013 record: 10-6-1
Key players
Mitch Calandra, C, 5-10, 170, Jr.
Chris Stefl, P, 6-1, 185, Fr.
Alex Cerrone, OF, 5-8, 170, Sr.
Brian Barry, IF, 6-2, 180, Jr.
Henry Cochran, OF, 6-1, 198, Sr.
Outlook: Seven starters return led by .435 hitting catcher Mitch Calandra.
Coach: Al Marrazzo
2013 record: 9-10
Key players
Nick Roepken, C, 6-0, 215, Jr.
Paul Papandrew, 3B/P, 6-0, 175, Sr.
Anthony Mackie, 2B, 5-10, 160, Sr.
Brian Pavone, P, 6-0, 170, Sr.
Matt Hargadon, P/OF, 5-8, 175, Sr.
Outlook: Transfer shortstop Luke Aprile of Kellenberg is a fantastic defender.
6. VALLEY STREAM SOUTH FALCONS
Coach: Ken Ward
2013 record: 9-10
Key players
Andrew Labeck, SS/P, 6-0, 165, Sr.
Tyler Gill, CF/P, 6-2, 175, Jr.
Marino Sorbara, 2B, 5-11, 160, Sr.
James Cannon, RF, 6-2, 195, Jr.
Brian Donnelly, P/1B, 5-11, 165, So.
Outlook: Labeck leads Falcons on mound (5-1, 3.09 ERA) and at plate (15 RBI).
Coach: Scott Lineman
2013 record: 12-9
Key players
Tim Maxwell, P/1B, 6-3, 200, Sr.
Nick Daley, P/C, 5-10, 195, Sr.
Ryan Perro, P/1B, 6-1, 175, Sr.
Billy Bianco, SS/2B, 5-7, 140, Jr.
Jack Aughavin, P/LF, 5-10, 160, Jr.
Outlook: Catcher Nick Daley is very good and will guide a young staff.
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