Suffolk League VI baseball preview
Rocky Point's Frank Moscatiello swings at a belt-high fast ball in the bottom of the second on March 27, 2013. Credit: Joseph D. Sullivan
Coach: Andrew Aschettino
2013 record: 11-11
Key players
Brennan Strovink, 1B, 6-2, 240, Sr.
Frank Moscatiello, P/OF, 5-8, 165, Sr.
Joe Zabbarra, P/IF, 5-10, 190, Sr.
Brian Ricker, P/OF, 6-2, 170, Jr.
Kyle Strovink, C/P, 5-11, 185, So.
Outlook: Kyle Strovink, a lefty hitter with power, makes them tough.
Coach: Ryan Cox
2013 record: 16-8
Key players
Joseph DePompeo, P, 6-3, 210, Sr.
Stephen Burghardt, P/1B, 6-0, 170, Sr.
Matthew Hewson, P, 6-2, 190, Sr.
Patrick Jackson, C, 6-0, 180, Sr.
Billy Giovaniello, CF, 5-9, 180, Sr.
Outlook: Will be right there with Rocky Point at the top of the pack.
Coach: Stephen Robins
2013 record: 13-11
Key players
James Groark, P/3B, 6-1, 170, Sr.
Mike Mannix, P/IF, 6-1, 190, Jr.
Ryan Fisenne, OF, 5-9, 170, Jr.
Evan Muchnicki, C, 5-10, 165, Jr.
Tyler Arella, P/1B, 5-10, 165, So.
Outlook: New league is challenging, but Groark (8-1), a big-game pitcher, sets pace.
Coach: Eric Cox
2013 record: 7-13
Key players
Ken Adair, P/IF, 5-10, 210, Sr.
Kevin O'Connor, SS, 5-10, 170, Jr.
Ryan Flanagan, OF, 6-0, 180, Sr.
Zain Malik, OF, 5-10, 190, Sr.
Mike Tewksbury, C, 5-10, 190, Sr.
Outlook: Adair, a righty with lively fastball and deceptive curve, leads charge.
Coach: Jay Loviglio
2013 record: 5-15
Key players
Mike Lamneck, P/IF, 6-1, 175, Sr.
Lou Fontinha, P/IF, 5-10, 170, Sr.
Tim Going, P/IF, 5-9, 160, Sr.
Logan Mingoia, CF, 5-9, 130, Sr.
Greg Hutnick, P/OF, 6-1, 165, Sr.
Outlook: Stronger pitching could pace Buccaneerss to .500 or better.
Coach: Chris Diot
2013 record: 2-18
Key players
Mike LaRosa, SS/P, 5-11, 170, Sr.
Dwayne Thomas, 3B/P, 6-4, 190, Sr.
Nino Wong, OF, 5-8, 155, Sr.
Deny Espinal, 1B/P, 5-11, 250, Sr.
Harley Davis, C/P, 5-9, 190, Jr.
Outlook: LaRosa is a leader and Thomas is developing into a strong pitcher.
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.
