Suffolk League V baseball preview
Ryan Mallon of Deer Park poses for a portrait during the Newsday varsity baseball season preview photo shoot at company headquarters on March 21, 2014. Credit: James Escher
Coach: Ryan Argenziano
2013 record: 17-6
Key players
Tyler Theiss, C, 5-10, 185, Sr.
Ryan Mallon, P, 5-10, 165, Sr.
Mike Isola, 3B/P, 5-9, 160, Jr.
Jeremy Friend, 1B/3B/P, 6-1, 205, Sr.
Ryan Korwan, P/1B, 6-0, 190, Sr.
Outlook: Battery of Theiss and Mallon make them a favorite to repeat.
2. EASTPORT-SOUTH MANOR SHARKS
Coach: Matt Salmon
2013 record: 17-6
Key players
Mike Shine, OF, 6-1, 200, Sr.
Mike Burghardt, C/1B, 5-10, 190, Sr.
Kory Cassara, C/IF/P, 5-11, 170, Sr.
Stephen Arntsen, P, 6-2, 160, Sr.
Dan McCormick, OF, 5-10, 150, Jr.
Outlook: The loss of Mat Annunziata (recovering from ACL surgery) is tough.
Coach: Bill Batewell
2013 record: 9-11
Key players
Nick Dunning, P/OF, 6-0, 172, Jr.
Connor Haverty, C, 5-11, 225, Jr.
Garrett Heaton, SS, 5-10, 184, So.
Eddie Trowbridge, P/1B, 6-1, 175, Sr.
Mike Veit, P/OF, 6-1, 170, So.
Outlook: They're inexperienced but have emerging talent in Dunning and Haverty.
Coach: Mike Luzim
2013 record: 14-9
Key players
Zach Garick, OF, 5-10, 170, Sr.
Tom Crocco, IB, 6-1, 250, Sr.
Chris DiAngelo, OF, 6-2, 175,Sr.
Lee Baker, SS, 5-10, 160, Sr.
Tom Bonelli, P, 5-7, 150, Sr.
Outlook: Need an offensive boost from Garick and Crocco to make a deep run.
Coach: Mike Bonura
2013 record: 9-11
Key players
Tom Scarpinato, SS/P, 5-9, 170, Sr.
Dan Colasanto, 3B/P, 5-9, 165, Jr.
Rob Dattoma, IF, 6-0, 170, Jr.
John Chiaino, OF, 5-9, 160, Sr.
Chris Weigl, 1B/P, 6-2, 250, Sr.
Outlook: Strong infield but will need to drum up offense to improve.
Coach: Keith Barrett
2013 record: 5-15
Key players
Joe Cacciato, CF, 5-11, 175, Sr.
Kevin Montefusco, P, 6-3, 205, Sr.
Alex Borman, OF/C, 5-10, 160, Jr.
Chris Glowacky, 3B, 6-0, 180, Jr.
Lee Reiver, 2B, 5-10, 150, Sr.
Outlook: Outfielder Cacciato (.328) is expected to have a big year.
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