Suffolk baseball team-by-team preview
Ward Melville's starting pitcher Max Nielsen delivers during the first inning of the game on April 24, 2018 at Ward Melville. Credit: Joseph D. Sullivan
LEAGUE I
BRENTWOOD INDIANS
Coach: Rich Gonzalez
2018 record: 9-11
Key Players
Julian Almonte, P/OF, 6-3, 185, Sr.
Dallas Crespo, OF/INF/P, 5-2, 195, Jr.
Oscar Fajardo, INF, 6-0, 200, Sr.
Rob Figueroa, INF/P, 6-1, 170, Sr.
Jayson Lopez, OF/P, 5-10, 165, So.
Alex Rivas, OF/P, 5-10, 175, Sr.
CENTRAL ISLIP MUSKETEERS
Coach: Joe Hennie
2018 record: 0-20
Key Players
Jason Bermudez, P, 5-8, 150, Jr.
Anthony Falco, OF, 6-0, 170, Sr.
Dylan Grabowski, SS, 5-7, 175, Sr.
Hank Shepherd, 2B, 5-6, 165, Jr.
FLOYD COLONIALS
Coach: Keith Kobasiuk
2018 record: 6-14
Key Players
Vance Carlo, IF, 5-11, 165, Sr.
Anthony Currao, P, 6-1, 165, Sr.
Nick LoMonaco, CF, 5-9, 170, Sr.
Vinny Lyons, P, 5-10, 180, Sr.
AJ Verga, P/OF, 5-11, 195, Sr.
Tom Verga, IF, 6-0, 195, Jr.
LONGWOOD LIONS
Coach: Ryan McSherry
2018 record: 15-5
Key Players
Jake Dannenberg, P/2B, 6-0, 175, Sr.
Matt Encizo, OF/IF, 5-10, 165, Sr.
Dan Gargano, P/OF, 6-2, 160, Sr.
Jose Matos, SS/C, 5-7, 185, Sr.
Steven Murphy, P, 5-11, 170, Sr.
Kyle Rausch, CF, 6-0, 195, Sr.
PATCHOGUE-MEDFORD RAIDERS
Coach: Anthony Frascogna
2018 record: 4-16
Key Players
Randall Alejo, P, 6-0, 185, Sr.
Phil Gerard, P/SS, 5-7, 160, Sr.
Tyree Jackson, CF, 5-10, 155, Fr.
Tyler Miller, 1B, 6-0, 195, Sr.
Frankie Murphy, P, 6-1, 175, Sr.
SACHEM EAST FLAMING ARROWS
Coach: Kevin Schnupp
2018 record: 15-7
Key Players
Roman Dorosh, P/CF, 6-1, 185, Sr.
Ryan Micheli, C/1B, 5-11, 70, Jr.
Andrew Oakland, 3B, 6-0, 170, Sr.
Rafe Schlesinger, P, 6-2, 165, So.
Don Willie, C/1B/P, 6-3, 205, Jr.
WARD MELVILLE PATRIOTS
Coach: Lou Petrucci
2018 record: 15-8
Key Players
Brady Doran, SS, 6-0, 175, Sr.
Ethan Farino, P/CF, 6-3, 192, Sr.
Matt Maurer, 2B, 5-11, 160, Sr.
Max Nielsen, P/DH, 6-0, 185, Sr.
LEAGUE II
BAY SHORE MARAUDERS
Coach: Mike Herbst
2018 record: 13-11
Key Players
Jason Ambos, OF, 5-10, 175, So.
Ryan Brewer, 1B/C/OF, 5-11, 180, Jr.
Anthony Frascogna, P, 5-8, 160, Sr.
Jaydon Morales, OF, 6-1, 180, Sr.
Joshuel Rodriguez, INF/P, 5-10, 190, Sr.
Tommy Secaira, SS/P, 5-9, 165, Sr.
COMMACK COUGARS
Coach: Bryan Bonin
2018 record: 20-6
Key Players
Sean Coveny, P/1B, Sr.
Jake Krzemienski, P/1B, Sr.
Tim McHugh, OF, Sr.
Pat McNelis, IF, Sr.
Drew Silverman, P/C, Sr.
CONNETQUOT T-BIRDS
Coach: Robert Burger
2018 record: 16-10
Key Players
Trevor Adamo, OF/P, 5-10, 175, Sr.
Matt Brown-Eiring, 3B/P, 6-1, 175, Jr.
Joe Savino, P, 6-4, 210, Sr.
Alex Ungar, SS/P, 6-2, 175, Jr.
Derek Yalon, OF/P, 5-10, 190, Sr.
Jared Yalon, 1B, 5-10, 190, Sr.
Joe Zimmerman, OF/DH, 5-11, 180, Sr.
LINDENHURST BULLDOGS
Coach: Rob Moore
2018 record: 11-9
Key Players
Mike Anderson, C, 5-5, 165, Sr.
JC Canobbio, OF, 5-9, 165, Sr.
Anthony Daniello, 3B, 6-0, 150, Sr.
Pete Manger, P, 6-3, 175, Sr.
Dominic Sarnicola, P/SS, 5-8, 150, Sr.
Justin Ventura, OF, 5-9, 180, Sr.
RIVERHEAD BLUE WAVES
Coach: Rob Maccone
2018 record: 3-17
Key Players
Chris Atkinson, INF/P, 5-9, 140, Sr.
Ethan Aube, INF/P, 5-10, 180, Jr.
Isaiah Barbieri, OF/P, 6-1, 160, Jr.
Colin Bendernagel, C/P, 5-9, 160, So.
Ben Cutrone, OF/P, 5-8, 140, Jr.
Nick Dejewski, P/INF, 5-10, 160, Sr.
SACHEM NORTH FLAMING ARROWS
Coach: Tom Gambino
2018 record: 11-11
Key Players
Frank Arena, OF, 5-10, 150, Sr.
Fred Forgione, 3B, 5-10, 195, Jr.
Lou LaRocco, P/1B, Sr.
Frank Letterese, OF, 6-2, 195, Sr.
Jake Pierre, 2B, 5-8, 165, Sr.
Connor Pietrowski, P/1B, 6-3, 195, Sr.
WHITMAN WILDCATS
Coach: Keith Barrett
2018 record: 10-10
Key Players
Ezequiel Clase, SS, 5-11, 170, Sr.
Jake Fullerton, P/1B, 6-2, 180, Jr.
Charles Hardwick, P/OF, 6-1, 185, Sr.
Ray Hoffman, P/INF, 5-9, 150, Jr.
Andrew Ledbetter, C/P, 5-11, 175, Jr.
Kyle Torcivia, P, 6-1, 170, Jr.
LEAGUE III
CENTEREACH COUGARS
Coach: Peter Cammarata
2018 record: 9-11
Key Players
Ryan DeCoursey, SS, 5-8, 170, Sr.
Ryan Manhke, 3B, 6-3, 190, Sr.
Robert Maina, 2B, 5-9, 210, Sr.
Jake Parisi, LF, 5-6, 155, Sr.
Liam Weber, CF, 5-8, 170, Sr.
COPIAGUE EAGLES
Coach: Bill Bennett
2018 record: 4-16
Key Players
Sean Abney, 3B/P, 5-11, 220, Sr.
Gregory Amparo, OF/P, 5-9, 145, Sr.
David Espinal, 2B, 5-7, 155, Sr.
Justin Marte, 2B, 5-8, 140, Sr.
Christian Ramirez, OF/P, 5-11, 165, Sr.
Esteban Sime, P, 5-11, 220, Sr.
HILLS EAST THUNDERBIRDS
Coach: Tim Belz
2018 record: 12-8
Key Players
Mike DeFillippo, 3B, 6-0, 190, Sr.
Nick Gavilla, OF/P, 5-9, 160, Sr.
Reis Henderson, SS/P, 5-10, 150, Sr.
Matt Kanyuk, C, 6-2, 175, Sr.
Steven Mariani, IF/P, 6-3, 185, Sr.
John Son, IF/P, 6-0, 180, Sr.
NEWFIELD WOLVERINES
Coach: Eric Joyner
2018 record: 15-5
Key Players
Chandler Giovinco, P/OF/SS, 6-3, 180, Sr.
Anthony Hernandez, IF, 5-7, 155, Jr.
Dylan Johnson, P/SS/3B, 6-2, 177, So.
Michael Manzolillo, CF/P, 5-9, 165, Sr
Michael Prisco, C/OF, 6-1, 205, Jr.
NORTHPORT TIGERS
Coach: Sean Lynch
2018 record: 8-12
Key Players
Larry Citrola, P/OF, 6-1, 170, Jr.
Trent Mayer, 3B, 6-2, 190, Sr.
Kevin Rooney, P, 6-0, 170, Sr.
Ben Stola, OF, 6-1, 185, Sr.
Colin Shashaty, OF, 5-8, 145, Jr.
SMITHTOWN WEST BULLS
Coach: Al Nucci
2018 record: 7-13
Key Players
Christian Amoruso, OF/P, 5-11, 170, Sr.
Brian Delaney, P, 6-3, 210, Sr.
Vinny Iannuzzi, C, 5-8, 160, Sr.
Brendan Kupka, P, 6-0, 170, Sr.
Erik Reuter, SS/P, 5-11, 165, Sr.
SMITHTOWN EAST BULLS
Coach: Ken Klee
2018 record: 19-4
Key Players
Doug Goodwin, P, 5-10, 210, Sr.
Justin Harvey, C, 5-10, 185, Sr.
Nick Harvey, SS/P, 5-10, 180, Sr.
Will Kennedy, P/1B, 6-2, 175 Sr.
Mike Storms, P, 5-3, 205, Sr.
Matt Tempone, C, 6-1, 22, Sr.
LEAGUE IV
BELLPORT CLIPPERS
Coach: Joe Murphy
2018 record: 10-10
Key Players
Tom Allocca, 1B/P, 5-8, 165, Sr.
Brennan Beatrice, 2B/P, 5-8, 140, Sr.
Max DiGiacomo, 3B/P, 5-7, 135, Sr.
Justin Mahler, C, 5-8, 155, Sr.
Andrew Veit, SS/P, 6-0, 155, Sr.
COMSEWOGUE WARRIORS
Coach: Joe Caltagirone
2018 record: 1-18
Key Players
Steven Dattoma, 3B/22, Jr.
Daniel Fernandez, P, Sr.
Nick Lopez, 2B/SS, Sr.
Alex Ocasio, C/1B, Sr.
Michael Sardi, P, Sr.
Devin Rooney, P, Sr.
DEER PARK FALCONS
Coach: Ryan Argenziano
2018 record: 11-10
Key Players
Brendan Eising, 1B/P, 5-9, 170, So.
Shane Hewlette, OF, 6-2, 180, Jr.
Nicholas Hofacker, INF/P, 5-10, 185, Jr.
Matthew Jacobs, SS/P, 5-10, 165, Jr.
Declan Quinn, P/1B, 6-1, 185, Jr.
Jordan Rios, OF/P, 6-2, 175, Sr.
HUNTINGTON BLUE DEVILS
Coach: William Harris
2018 record: 2-18
Key Players
Aidan Bender, P/3B, 5-10, 155, So.
Kyle Colleluori, CF/P, 5-8, 170, So.
Zach Gordon, P/OF, 6-3, 165, So.
Justin Italiano, 1B, 5-11, 165, Sr.
Elian Pimentel, P/C, 6-2, 200, Sr.
Chris Segreti, SS/P, 5-10, 150, So.
NORTH BABYLON BULLDOGS
Coach: Steve Corrado
2018 record: 14-10
Key Players
Nick Burke, INF/P, 6-1, 165, Sr.
Evan Christopher, SS/P, 5-11, 165, Sr.
Christian Fils-Aime, OF, 5-10, 170, Jr.
Nick Picataggio, INF/P, 5-0, 160, Jr.
Brian Primm, 1B/P, 6-0, 180, Sr.
Brett Schulteisz, OF/3B/P, 5-10, 165, Sr.
WEST ISLIP LIONS
Coach: Shawn Rush
2018 record: 25-3
Key Players
Jack Altieri, IF, 5-7, 150, Sr.
Brad Battaglini , IF/P, 6-0, 160, Jr.
Anthony Cinquemani, 1B/P, 6-4, 215, Sr.
Bobby DiCapua, OF/P, 6-0, 185, Jr.
Joe Donarumia , IF, 5-10, 150, Jr.
Mike LaDonna, IF/P, 5-11, 175, Sr.
LEAGUE V
EAST ISLIP REDMEN
Coach: Sal J. Ciampi
2018 record: 11-7
Key Players
Justin DeSane, 1B, 5-9, 170, Jr.
Joe Fragala, P, 6-1, 200, Sr.
Matt McHugh, P/OF, 5-10, 160, Sr.
Chris Palmer, P/DH, 6-4, 220, Sr.
Ryan Thomson, C, 5-10, 170, So.
EASTPORT-SOUTH MANOR SHARKS
Coach: Jimmy McGowan
2018 record: 20-7
Key Players
Anthony Gambino, OF, 6-1, 180, Sr.
Dylan Peck, CF, 6-0, 170, Sr.
Ben Robles, 1B, 6-1, 190, Jr.
Joe Sanguedolce, SS, 5-9, 155, Jr.
Connor Trace, C, 5-10, 160, Sr.
Trevor Zanderzuk, 2B, 5-9, 150, Jr.
HAUPPAUGE EAGLES
Coach: Josh Gutes
2018 record: 12-10
Key Players
Anthony Ferrara, SS, 5-10, 160, Sr.
Mike Knopf, OF/P, 6-0, 185, Sr.
Chris Leone, C, 5-9, 170, So.
Ryan Levenberg, P/OF, 5-9, 150, Jr.
Dan Lippmann, 2B, 5-8, 145, Sr.
HILLS WEST COLTS
Coach: Tom Migliozzi
2018 record: 16-7
Key Players
Mike Draskin, 3B/C, 5-11, 170, Sr.
Mike Freda, C, 5-10, 225, So.
Jared Goldstein, 2B/SS, 6-0, 175, So.
Andrew McDonald, OF, 5-10, 150, Sr.
Joe McDonald, OF, 5-10, 155, Sr.
Aidan Tornquist, P/OF, 5-11, 175, Sr.
KINGS PARK KINGSMEN
Coach: Mike Luzim
2018 record: 11-10
Key Players
Andrew Bianco, INF/P, 6-4, 205, Jr.
Johnny Dougherty, P, 5-1, 180, Jr.
Paul Gugliuzzo, C/INF, 6-1, 165, Jr.
Ray Moran, INF, 5-10, 165, Sr.
Derek Shreve, P, 6-2, 168, Sr.
Joe Tardino, INF, 5-11, 185, Jr.
WEST BABYLON EAGLES
Coach: Ryan Lynch
2018 record: 7-13
Key Players
Nick Baldassare, P/IF, 6-0, 180, Jr.
Jagger Feldman, P/C/IF, 5-8, 200, Jr.
Tyler Gamba, P/1B, 5-10, 205, Sr.
Cole Maucere, P/OF, 5-8, 155, So.
Jack Rankin, P/SS/3B, 6-3, 180, Jr.
LEAGUE VI
EAST HAMPTON BONACKERS
Coach: Vincent Alversa
2018 record: 3-5
Key Players
Elian Abreau, P/OF, 6-1, 185, Jr.
Jackson Baris, P/OF, 6-1, 190, Jr.
Austin Brown, 2B, 5-7, 150, Jr.
James Foster, C, 5-8, 180, Sr.
Tucker Genovesi, SS/OF/P, 5-8, 165, So.
Kurt Matthews, P/SS, 5-8, 170, Sr.
HARBORFIELDS TORNADOES
Coach: Casey Sturm
2018 record: 9-9
Key Players
Jack Greco, SS/OF, 5-11, 170, Jr.
Sean Keys, INF, 5-1, 180, So.
Anthony Madigan, C, 5-11, 170, Jr.
Ryan Steel, OF, 6-0, 175, So.
Matt Torres, INF, 5-11, 170, So.
Chris Miranda, OF/P, 6-0, 160, So.
ISLIP BUCCANEERS
Coach: R.J. Going
2018 record: 6-14
Key Players
Nicholas Classie, C, 5-8, 170, So.
John Delaney, SS/P, 6-0, 160, Sr.
William Martin, 3B/OF, 5-8, 155, Sr.
Jonathan Rivera, OF/P, 6-1, 175, Sr.
Connor Ruland, U, 5-8, 170, So.
Christopher Snyder, P, 6-1, 165, Sr.
ROCKY POINT EAGLES
Coach: Anthony Anzalone
2018 record: 20-6
Key Players
Alexander Bonacci, C, 5-7, 145, Sr.
Michael Gunning, SS, 5-11, 170, Sr.
Trey Miller, OF/P, 5-10, 160, Sr.
Rob Milopsky, 3/P, 5-10, 190, Sr.
SAYVILLE GOLDEN FLASHES
Coach: Joe Esposito
2018 record: 18-7
Key Players
Jack Davis, SS/2B, 5-8, 155, Sr.
John Gaconnier, C, 6-0, 175, Sr.
Evan Geffner, P/3B, 5-8, Sr.
Eric Foster P/OF, 6-0, 170, Sr.
Brock Murtha, SS/P, 6-0, 190, Jr.
Thomas Nielsen, CF, 5-8, 155, Sr.
WESTHAMPTON HURRICANES
Coach: Asa Grunewald
2018 record: 3-17
Key Players
Ryan Davis, P/1B, 6-1, 210, Sr.
Jason Floegel, OF/P, 6-0, 185, Sr.
Reily MacDonald, OF, 5-11, Sr.
Chris Mancuso, OF/DH, 5-9, 165, Sr.
Ryan Miller, P/OF, 5-10, 175, So.
Andy Wilcenski, P/1B, 6-5, 180, Jr.
LEAGUE VII
AMITYVILLE WARRIORS
Coach: Jack Zider
2018 record: 0-18
Key Players
Patrick Abate, C, 5-10, 170, Sr.
Bryan Canales, OF, 5-9, 155, Jr.
Trevor Grahn, CF/P, 5-10, 160, Sr.
Juan Reyes, IF, 6-0, 150, Sr.
Joey Slack, 1B, 6-0, 170, Jr.
Derek Willenbrock, P/IF, 5-11, 165, Sr.
BAYPORT-BLUE POINT PHANTOMS
Coach: Jim Moccio
2018 record: 12-11
Key Players
Max DeVore, OF, 5-11, 175, Sr.
Francesco Geraci, IF, 5-9, 210, Jr.
Mike Kiefer, SS/P, 6-2, 175, Sr.
Cameron Miller, IF, 5-8, 165, Sr.
Tyler Solomon, P/IF/C, 6-1, 225, Sr.
GLENN KNIGHTS
Coach: Matt Rocchio Jr.
2018 record: 5-15
Key Players
Jordan Curiale, INF, 5-6, 205, Sr.
Aidan Desmond, IF/P, 6-1, 185, Jr.
Nick DiDiego, P, 6-1, 225, Sr.
Lucas DiGiovanni, INF, 5-7, 137, Sr.
Matt Polestino, OF/P, 5-9, 165, JR.
MILLER PLACE PANTHERS
Coach: Rick Caputo
2018 record: 16-8
Key Players
Kevin Bowrosen, IF/P, 5-11, 180, Jr.
Gavin McAlonie, IF/P, 6-1, 185, Jr.
Robby Morales, C/3B, 6-0, 185, Sr.
Tom Nealis, P/1B, 6-2, 210, Sr.
Nolan White, IF/P, 5-11, 180, Sr.
Ed Whitlow, P/OF, 6-1, 185, Sr.
MT. SINAI MUSTANGS
Coach: Eric Reichenbach
2018 record: 12-9
Key Players
Nick Cergo, C/3B, 5-9, 180, Jr.
TJ DeGennero, P, 5-10, 175, Sr.
Paul Gomes, CF, 5-9, 175, Jr.
Kieran Orlando, P, 6-0, 180, Sr.
Ryan Santoro, P, 6-2, 170, Sr.
TJ Werner, 2B, 5-4, 140, Jr.
SHOREHAM-WADING RIVER WILDCATS
Coach: Kevin Willi
2018 record: 18-5
Key Players
Nick Bettenhauser, IF, 6-1, 190, Sr.
DJ Brown, IF, 6-0, 199, Sr.
Aidan Crowley, P, 6-3, 200, Jr.
Mason Kelly, OF, 6-0, 190, Sr.
Peter Minneci, 1B, 6-0, 190, Sr.
Tyler Widercrantz, OF, 5-10, 165, Sr.
LEAGUE VIII
BABYLON PANTHERS
Coach: Victor Manzella
2018 record: 18-6
Key Players
Bobby Molinaro, P/1B/OF, Jr.
Dylan Pane, P/OF, 6-0, 190, Sr.
Eric Trapani, C, 5-9, 185, Sr.
Antonio Tufano, SS, 5-9, 165, Sr.
Ginao Vano, P/1B, 5-11, 195, Sr.
CENTER MORICHES RED DEVILS
Coach: Dennis Donovan
2018 record: 23-4
Key Players
Matt Alifano, SS/P, 6-0, 185, Sr.
Andy Auffant, P, 5-11, 165, Sr.
Robert Copozzi, 1B, 6-5, 225, Jr.
Dave Falco, 3B/P, 6-4, 215, Sr.
Alec Maag, C, 6-0, 190, Sr.
HAMPTON BAYS BAYMEN
Coach: Pete Meehan
2018 record: 1-19
Key Players
Kevin Eras, 3B, 6-0, 280, Sr.
Jordan Hanes, P/2B, 6-1, 155, Sr.
Jaden Ottati, SS/P, 6-0, 145, JR.
Julius Sapio, P/OF, 5-11, 200, Sr.
Nick Terry, OF, 5-9, 155, Sr.
MATTITUCK TUCKERS
Coach: Gene Rochler
2018 record: 12-11-1
Key Players
Bryce Grathwohl, P/IF, 6-1, 175, Sr.
Gianni Lisowy, OF/C, 5-9, 170, Sr.
Ryan Mahon, C, 5-11, 180, Sr.
Chris Nicholson, OF/P, 6-2, 185, Jr.
Tyler C. Olsen, P/IF, 5-10, 190, Sr.
Tyler F. Olsen, 1B, 5-9, 160, Sr.
PIERSON
Coach: Jonathan Schwartz
2018 record: 21-3
Key Players
Henry Brooks, IF/P, Jr.
Nicholas Egbert, CF, Jr.
Matt Hall, 2B/P, Jr.
Cooper Schiavoni, SS/P, Sr.
Tucker Schiavoni, C, So.
Pierce Summers, P/OF, Jr.
PORT JEFFERSON ROYALS
Coach: Jesse Rosen
2018 record: 5-15
Key Players
Peyton Ginas, IF/OF, 5-8, 160, Jr.
James Gruenfelder, C, 6-1, 170, So.
Luke Filippi, SS/P, 5-10, 160, Fr.
Jordan Suarez, OF/P, 6-0, 190, Sr.
SOUTHAMPTON MARINERS
Coach: Scott Johnson
2018 record: 12-11
Key Players
Anthony De Los Santos, C/3B, 5-9, 175, Sr.
Thomas Gabriele, 1B/P, 5-10, 205, Sr.
Alex Petty, 2B/OF, 6-1, 175, Jr.
Sam Schneider, P/OF, 5-10, 165, Jr.
SOUTHOLD FIRST SETTLERS
Coach: Greg Tulley
2018 record: 12-12
Key Players
Brendan Duffy, OF/P, 5-10, 160, Fr.
Joe Hayes, INF, 5-10, 160, Sr.
Jake Okula, SS, 5-9, 150, Sr.
Gregg Sarra is Newsday's high school sports editor and has been on the beat since the mid-1980s.
