Suffolk League III baseball preview
Anthony Treccariche of Smithtown West poses for a portrait during the Newsday varsity baseball season preview photo shoot at company headquarters on March 21, 2014. Credit: James Escher
Coach: Al Nucci
2013 record: 14-10
Key players
Anthony Treccariche, P/ 1B, 6-2, 200, Sr.
Peter Byrnes, P /3B, 5-9, 180, Sr.
Peter Torres, C, 6-0, 210, Jr.
Mike Bugliarelli, OF/P, 5-11, 155, Jr.
Nick Grande, SS/2B, 5-10, 155, So.
Outlook: Strong pitching with three returning seniors, led by Treccariche (1.97 ERA).
Coach: Ken Klee
2013 record: 15-8
Key players
Jack Laudani, P, 6-0, 185, Sr.
Andrew Oswald, P, 6-0, 205, Sr.
Ryan Ingarozza, P, 6-4, 215, Jr.
Justin Manger, 2B, 5-10, 190, Sr.
Manny Esposito, 1B, 6-1, 185, Sr.
Outlook: The Suffolk III champs look to repeat but will have to plug offensive gaps.
Coach: Mike Herbst
2013 record: 11-11
Key players
Ryan Mazzie, 1B/P, 6-2, 180, Sr.
Jake Stein, P/3B, 5-11, 180, Sr.
Esteban Rivera, C, 5-10, 170, Jr.
Christian Mazzie, SS/P, 5-11, 170, Sr.
Jon Otto, OF/1B, 6-1, 205, Sr.
Outlook: Deep pitching, solid defense and a balanced lineup.
Coach: Steve Corrado
2013 record: 10-10
Key players
Mike Amandola, C, 5-10, 185, Jr.
Kenny Fils-Aime, OF, 5-11, 180, Sr.
Nick Von Ohlen, P/IN, 6-0, 190, Sr.
Joe Baker, P/SS, 5-8, 150, Sr.
Dean Cicciari, OF, 5-9, 160, Sr.
Outlook: Amandola is a top catcher and Fils-Aime is a menace in leadoff position.
Coach: Shawn Rush
2013 record: 10-10
Key players
Nick Arnold, P, 6-0, 175, Sr.
Jake Billelo, IF, 5-6, 160, Jr.
Sam Ilario, OF, 6-0, 195, Sr.
Travis Schindler, OF, 5-8, 145, Sr.
Sal Vittorio, C, 5-10, 190, Sr.
Outlook: They'll have to overcome lack of experience in their rotation after Arnold.
Coach: Mike Herrschaft
2013 record: 7-11
Key players
Greg Marino, 1B/P, 6-6, 180, Jr.
Garrett Majka, SS, 5-10, 150, Sr.
Chris DeBellis, C, 5-8, 140, Jr.
Tom Forster, OF, 5-8, 150, Sr.
AJ Patera, P, 5-11, 200, Sr.
Outlook: Cougars have big bats and a talented infield, led by Marino and Majka.
Coach: Paul Pedersen
2013 record: 7-13
Key players
JJ Lindgren, OF/P, 5-10, 180, So.
Sammy Hernandez, OF/IF, 5-8, 150, Sr.
Brandon Alberto, P/OF/IF, 5-9, 175, Jr.
Sean Boyle, P/OF, 6-2, 175, Sr.
Matt Renahan, 1B, 6-3, 190, Sr.
Outlook: Lindgren, a five-tool player and an emerging talent, will lead.
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