Suffolk League I baseball preview
Longwood starting pitcher Andruw Gazzola delivers a pitch in a game against Commack on April 25, 2013. Credit: George A. Faella
Coach: David DelFranco
2013 record: 13-9
Key players
Andruw Gazzola, P/SS, 6-1, 200, Sr.
Aaron Floyd, RF, 6-1, 160, Sr.
Camden Orologio, C/1B, 6-4, 195, Sr.
Chris Weiss, 3B/P, 5-10, 200, Sr.
Tim Kennedy, P/Util, 5-11, 180, Sr.
Outlook: A strong senior class makes them a threat for a league title.
Coach: Lou Petrucci
2013 record: 20-6
Key players
Joe Flynn, 3B/P, 6-2, 185, Jr.
Chris Cepeda, 2B/P, 5-11, 155, Sr.
Phil Carballeira, 1B/P, 6-2, 200, Sr.
Kyle Pedroli, C, 5-11, 195, Sr.
Nick Vitale, SS, 5-5, 155, So.
Outlook: Solid pitching behind Cepeda (13 shutout innings in playoffs).
Coach: Anthony Frascogna
2013 record: 10-10
Key players
PJ Martino, P/OF, 5-10, 180, Sr.
Nick Clemente, P, 6-2, 175, Sr.
Andrew Garcia, P/3B, 6-0, 215, Jr.
Rich Ciufo, SS, 5-11, 175, Jr.
Matt Codispoti, C, 6-2, 185, Jr.
Outlook: Strong in defense and pitching, led by Martino and Clemente.
Coach: Edward Boll
2013 record: 17-7
Key players
Jesse Berardi, SS, 5-10, 180, Sr.
Robert Paccione, P, 6-1, 185, Sr.
William Monroy, CF, 5-8, 185, Sr.
Vincent Negri, P, 6-1, 170, Sr.
Mike Smith, 1B, 6-2, 190, Jr.
Outlook: Solid defense, good team speed.
Coach: Kevin Schnupp
2013 record: 16-7
Key players
Ryan Mero, C/P, 6-3, 205, Sr.
Christian Steigerwald, SS/2B, 5-6, 145, Jr.
Tom Bashen, CF/P, 6-2, 185, Sr.
Joe Murphy, P/3B, 6-0, 175, Sr.
Nick Russo, SS/2B, 5-8, 165, Sr.
Outlook: They move to a tough conference after graduating key players.
Coach: Joe LaCova
2013 record: 1-19
Key players
Joe Maselli, SS/P, 5-6, 170, Jr.
Chris Melendez, C/1B, 5-10, 200, Jr.
Kelvin Mancebo, CF, 5-8, 160, Sr.
Keishan Pierce, P, 5-10, 190, Sr.
Claudio Concepcion, LF/P, 5-10, 175, Sr.
Outlook: Could contend for a playoff spot behind a more experienced crew.
Coach: Glenn Davis
2013 record: 7-13
Key players
Anthony Lazar, SS/P, 5-9, 175, Jr.
Mike Trypaluk, 2B, 5-10, 160, Sr.
Nick Verbeeck, OF, 6-1, 170, Sr.
Hunter Kaucky, P/1B, 5-10, 160, So.
DJ Waters, OF, 6-0, 170, Jr.
Outlook: It's a rebuilding year, but Lazar could make it interesting.
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