Suffolk League II baseball preview
8. SACHEM NORTH
Credit: James Escher
1. SACHEM NORTH FLAMING ARROWS
Coach: Tom Gambino
2013 record: 9-11
Key players
Steven Foster, CF, 5-11, 180, Sr.
Dennis Buckstein, P, 5-10, 180, Sr.
Rob Sciarrotta, P/3B/OF, 5-10, 180, Sr.
Tom Strazza, P/IF, 5-10, 150, Sr.
Tyler Sutton, P, 5-9, 165, Jr.
Outlook: Senior-heavy team is led by Foster, a leadoff hitter with power.
Coach: Anthony Ambrosini
2013 record: 17-7
Key players
Matt Buckshaw, P, 6-1, 210, Sr.
Dwayne Page, C, 6-2, 180, Sr.
Jeff Sarra, OF, 5-10, 175, Sr.
Dave Brehm, OF, 5-10, 185, Jr.
Brandon Morse, 1B, 6-3, 185, Jr.
Outlook: Stony Brook-bound Buckshaw is the key to a title run.
Coach: Tim Belz
2013 record: 13-7
Key players
Rich Villa, C, 6-1, 230, Jr.
Brandon Bonomo, P/DH, 6-3, 180, Jr.
Matt Schwartz, OF, 5-10, 185, Jr.
Jordan Milo, 2B, 5-10, 170, Jr.
Francis Gacek, P, 6-5, 200, Sr.
Outlook: The core of the lineup returns. A strong start is vital.
Coach: Mike Canobbio
2013 record: 8-12
Key players
Zach Wilkins, P/1B, 6-0, 175, Sr.
Paul Bosch, C, 5-10, 170, Sr.
Anthony Lanzieri, P/OF, 5-10, 170, Sr.
Tom Navarro, P/3B, 5-11, 175, Sr.
Dave Kettell, OF, 5-11, 170, Sr.
Outlook: Very competitive behind Wilkins (20 RBI) and Soriano.
Coach: John DeMartini
2013 record: 7-11
Key players
Peter Caravousanos, SS, 5-11, 157, Sr.
Trevor Fox, C, 5-9, 170, Jr.
James Magnuson, P/1B, 6-1, 175, Jr.
Alex Santoro, P/OF, 5-11, 174, Sr.
Ryan Carr, P/3B, 6-0, 185, Sr.
Outlook: They'll need to develop their pitching beyond Magnuson and Santoro.
Coach: Steve Greco
2013 record: 7-13
Key players
Nick Isernia, P/RF, 5-10, 165, Sr.
Ben Black, CF, 5-10, 215, Sr.
Greg Ledbetter, SS, 5-7, 172, Sr.
Chris Olberding, C/3B, 5-10, 150, Sr.
Tyler Ullman, C/DH, 5-10, 145, Sr.
Outlook: Solid defense, good starting pitching with Isernia, a hard-throwing lefty.
Coach: David Rivera
2013 record: 3-17
Key players
Erik Sanchez, 3B/P, 5-11, 170, Sr.
Christian Rodriguez, Util., 5-10, 165, Sr.
Jonathan Softy, SS/2B, 5-8, 155, Sr.
Victor Martinez, P/OF, 6-0, 175, Sr.
Rafael Malcolm, C, 5-9, 180, So.
Outlook: Speed and defense, but will need more offense.
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.
