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.
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.
