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Suffolk League I

Brentwood Indians

Coach: Rich Gonzalez

2016 record: 5-10

Key Players

Justin Aviles, P/2B, 5-9, 180, Jr.

Cooper Maselli, P/IF, 5-9, 165, Sr.

David Soto, P/SS, 5-8, 160, Jr.

Jenfry Perez, IF/OF, 6-0, 170, Sr.

Danny Herrera, P/IF, 5-6, 145, Sr.

Longwood Lions

Coach: Ryan McSherry

2016 record: 13-11

Key Players

Connor Kilcarr, 2B, 6-0, 175, Sr.

Jarred Vanderhoof, SS/P, 6-1, 180, Jr.

Tyler Zucker, P, 6-0, 215, Sr.

Tyler Hermann, P, 6-1, 255, Sr.

Bryan Staker, OF, 5-8, 150, Sr.

Patchogue-Medford

Coach: Tony Frascogna

2016 record: 13-10

Key Players

Brad Malm, SS, 6-0, 180, Sr.

Josh Rovner, P/OF, 6-2, 185, Sr.

Andrew Ciufo, IF, 5-9, 165, Jr.

Frank Papanikolatos, 1B, 5-8, 170, Sr.

Dan Codispoti, C, 5-8, 175, Sr.

Sachem East Flaming Arrows

Coach: Kevin Schnupp

2016 record: 4-15

Key Players

Anthony Siroka, SS/P, 6-2, 190, Sr.

Brendan Ryan, CF/P, 5-10, 175, Sr.

Dylan Stalzer, 3B, 5-9, 180, Jr.

Aiden Dadabo, P/OF, 6-1, 185, Sr.

Brando Davis, C, 6-0, 195, Sr.

Ward Melville Patriots

Coach: Lou Petrucci

2016 record: 16-8

Key Players

Ben Brown, P, 6-5, 210, Sr.

Joe Rosselli, CF, 5-11, 195, Sr.

Max Nielsen, P, 6-0, 190, So.

Logan Doran, SS, 6-1, 180, Jr.

Matt DiGennaro, P, 5-10, 190, So.

William Floyd Colonials

Coach: Paul Longo

2016 record: 8-12

Key Players

Mike Bradley, 3B, 5-11, 250, Sr.

Rob Brust, C/P, 6-0, 180, Sr.

Nick LoMonaco, CF, 5-10, 160, So.

Mike DiGiovanni, 2B, 5-11, 150, Sr.

Nikko Rodriguez, SS/CF, 5-11, 165, Sr.

Suffolk League II

Bay Shore Marauders

Coach: Mike Herbst

2016 record: 20-4

Key Players

Hermes Abreu, C/P, 5-10, 125, Sr.

Damien Fanduiz, 2B/P, 6-1, 170, Sr.

Michael LiViorio, OF, 5-11, 170, Sr.

Matt Lawlor, P, 6-5, 235, Sr.

Jared West, P, 5-10, 175, Jr.

Central Islip Musketeers

Coach: Mike Stefanowicz

2016 record: 2-17

Key Players

Ryan Reteguiz, IF/OF/P, 5-9, 175, Sr.

Jose Guillen, 3B/OF/P, 5-9, 210, Sr.

Gabriel Rodriguez, IF/C 5-7, 170, Sr.

Michael Hennie, 1B/P, 6-4, 200, Jr.

Commack Cougars

Coach: Bryan Bonin

2016 record: 14-8

Key Players

Brian Morrisey, P/CF, 5-9, 180, Sr.

Peter Theodorellis, P/CF, 5-9, 155, Sr.

James Cardinale, P/OF, 5-11, 170, Jr.

Anthony Lambroya, C, 6-1, 180 Sr.

Tim McHugh, OF, 6-4, 190, So.

Connetquot Thunderbirds

Coach: Bob Ambrosini

2016 record: 12-12

Key Players

Nick Ungar, C/P, 6-0, 180, Jr.

Eric Leo, P/3B, 6-0, 185, Jr.

Chris Ryan, P, 6-0, 175, Sr.

Derek Yalon, OF, 5-11, 175, So.

Kyle Kiendle, 2B, 6-0, 185, Jr.

Lindenhurst Bulldogs

Coach: Rob Moore

2016 record: 8-10

Key Players

Austin Perri, SS/CF, 5-10, 170, Sr.

Mike Newman, C, 6-0, 175, Sr.

Jeremy Ruckert, 1B/DH, 6-5, 220, Jr.

Dominic Sarnicola, 2B/P, 5-8, 140, So.

Tyler Manger, P/3B, 6-1, 175, Sr.

Northport Tigers

Coach: John DeMartini

2016 record: 13-5

Key Players

Frankie Stola, CF, 6-1, 186, Sr.

Jake McCarthy, 3B, 6-0, 185, Sr.

George Sutherland, 2B, 6-0, 180, Sr.

Matt Lindley, OF, 5-11, 185, Sr.

Sachem North Flaming Arrows

Coach: Tom Gambino

2016 record: 11-12

Key Players

Chris Lollo, 1B/P, 5-10, 175, Sr.

Kevin Kochen, P/2B, 6-0, 175, Sr.

Alex Schweitzer, P/3B, 6-0, 170, Sr.

Phil Bellomo, IF/OF, 5-11, 170, Sr.

Blake Burgan, SS, 6-0, 180, Sr.

Suffolk League III

Copiague Eagles

Coach: Bill Bennett

2016 record: 1-17

Key Players

Joshua Lester, C, 5-9, 164, Jr.

Franklin Parra, P/OF, 6-1, 175, Jr.

Javier Benitez, P/OF, 6-1, 160, Sr.

Christian Ramirez, P/OF, 5-9, 160, So.

Trevor Ewing, P/IF, 5-10, 175, Sr.

Half Hollow Hills East Thunderbirds

Coach: Tim Belz

2016 record: 12-8

Key Players

Matt Hogan, OF/P, 6-1, 190, Jr.

Mike Palazzolo, SS, 6-2, 180, Sr.

Patch Dooley, P/OF, 6-0, 180, Sr.

Joe Litchhult, P/1B, 6-2, 185, Jr.

Zach DeCicco, P 6-1, 210, Sr.

Newfield Wolverines

Coach: Eric Joyner

2016 record: 9-11

Key Players

Kyle Johnson, SS/P, 5-11, 170, Jr.

Mark Maurelli, CF, 5-9, 175, Sr.

Bobby Vath, P, 5-10, 185, Sr.

Gunnar Widercrantz, 2B/3B, 5-11, 180, Sr.

Ryan Wappaus, OF/P/3B, 6-0, 205, Jr.

Riverhead Blue Waves

Coach: Rob Maccone

2016 record: 4-16

Key Players

D.J. Chandler, P/OF, 6-3, 205, Jr.

Tommy Powers, OF, 5-10, 160, Jr.

Scott Thompson, P/1B, 5-11, 190, Jr.

Justin Clement, P, 6-1, 205, Sr.

Peter Panciocco, P/UTL, 6-1, 190, Sr.

Smithtown East Bulls

Coach: Ken Klee

2016 record: 20-5

Key Players

Mike Ruggiero, P/SS, 6-0, 180, Sr.

Doug Goodwin, P, 5-10, 210, So.

Brian Leone, P, 6-2, 175, Sr.

Andrew Cannino, 3B, 5-10, 180, Sr.

Jon Goohs, P, 5-9, 170, Sr.

Smithtown West Bulls

Coach: Al Nucci

2016 record: 20-5

Key Players

Nick Trabacchi, SS/1B/P, 5-10, 185, Sr.

Jake Torres, CF, 5-8, 155, Sr.

Anthony Amato, 1B/P, 6-3, 185, Sr.

Sean Mulhall, RF, 5-9, 175 Sr.

Christian Amoruso, SS/P, 5-10, 150, So.

Walt Whitman Wildcats

Coach: Keith Barrett

2016 record: 5-13

Key Players

J.T. Cullen, OF, 6-0, 195, Sr.

Cliff Sweezey, C, 5-10, 175, Jr.

Tom Isernia, C, 5-10, 180, Sr.

Cameron Botta, P, 5-10, 180, Jr.

Chris Corbett, 2B, 5-8, 150, Sr.

Suffolk League IV Bellport

Clippers

Coach: Bill Batewell

2016 record: 10-10

Key players

Joe Greco, P/SS, 6-1, 190, Sr.

Adam Colon, 3B, 5-10, 190, Sr.

Mike Sangiamo, 1B, 6-2, 150, Sr.

Matt Mulligan, 2B, 5-9, 145, Sr.

Andrew Veit, P/OF, 5-10, 145, So.

Centereach Cougars

Coach: Mike Herrschaft

2016 record: 4-16

Key players

Sean McGuinnes, P, 6-0, 185, Sr.

Matt Hirsch, P, 6-2, 185, Sr.

Eric Russo, P, 6-2, 190, Sr.

Ryan Dunn, C, 6-1, 190, Sr.

Deer Park Falcons

Coach: Ryan Argenziano

2016 record: 6-14

Key Players

Oliver Tavares, SS, 6-2, 185, Sr.

Connor Hewlette, P/3B, 6-1, 190, Sr.

Evan Mallon, 2B, 5-10, 165, Jr.

Jimmy Calabrese, 3B, OF, 5-10, 175, Jr.

Mike Downs, P/OF, 5-8, 175, Sr.

Huntington Blue Devils

Coach: William Harris

2016 record: 3-17

Key Players

Brian Donnelly, C, 6-0, 185, Sr.

Luke Eidle, P/3B, 6-1, 190, Jr.

Michael Harris, OF/1B, 6-0, 160, Sr.

Matt DeMeo, P/OF, 5-11, 145, Sr.

Elian Pimentel, P/3B, 6-0, 185, So.

Will Vollack, IF/P, 6-0, 175, Jr.

North Babylon Bulldogs

Coach: Steve Corrado

2016 record: 13-7

Key Players

Joe Barbuto, SS, 5-9, 160, Sr.

Patrick Solomita, P/OF, 5-9, 160, Sr.

Zach Kolano, 2B, 5-9, 150, Jr.

James Gray, 1B/DH, 5-10, 165, Sr.

Jose Michael Santana, C, 5-10, 185, Sr.

West Islip Lions

Coach: Shawn Rush

2016 record: 25-6

Key Players

Jake Guercio, OF, 5-8, 175, Jr.

Greg Tsouprakos, SS, 5-11, 185, Sr.

Joe Valentino, P/OF, 6-4, 195, Sr.

Kyle O’Neill, P/IF, 5-8, 170, Sr.

Kevin DiCapua, C, 6-1, 200, Sr.

Suffolk League V

East Islip Redmen

Coach: Sal Ciampi

2016 record: 12-9

Key Players

Keiran Dowd, P/3B, 6-3, 190, Jr.

Rob Iadanza, P/OF, 6-2, 180, Jr.

Justin Taveras, P/SS, 5-9, 175, Jr.

Joe Carrao, P/3B, 5-10, 170, Sr.

Justin Orobello, OF, 5-10, 160, Jr.

Eastport/South Manor Sharks

Coach: Jimmy McGowan

2016 record: 9-11

Key Players

Ryan Foran, P/3B, 5-11, 175, Jr.

Ryan Lennon, 1B, 6-2, 220, Sr.

Mike McCormick, SS, 5-10, 165, Jr.

Connor Clark, P/DH, 6-3, 215, Sr.

Mike Tancredi, P, 5-11, 170, Jr.

Half Hollow Hills West Colts

Coach: Tom Migliozzi

2016 record: 15-8

Key Players

Brad Camarda, P, Sr., 6-1, 185

Matt Barone, OF, Sr., 6-0, 165

T.J. Anatra, OF/P, Sr., 6-0, 175

Ethan McMenamy, IF/P, Jr., 5-10, 165

Jason Sarubbi, OF, Jr., 6-0, 180

Hauppauge Eagles

Coach: Josh Gutes

2016 record: 18-7

Key Players

Blake Adamo, C, 6-0, 185, Sr.

Matt Overton, P/RF, 6-3, 195, Sr.

Brett Boller, CF, 5-8, 155, Jr.

Dylan Flynn, SS, 5-9, 160, Sr.

Chris Burns, P, 5-11, 180, Sr.

Kings Park Kingsmen

Coach: Mike Luzim

2016 record: 10-11

Key Players

Nick Fazio, C, 5-11, 170, Sr.

Matt Kim, 3B, 6-0, 195, Sr.

Joe Sommer, P, 6-2, 175, Sr.

Ben Sacks, P, 6-1, 155, Jr.

West Babylon Eagles

Coach: Ryan Lynch

2016 record: 11-11

Key Players

Michael Shannon, P/3B, 6-0, 220, Sr.

Tyler Saravisky, CF, 5-8, 170, Sr.

Nunzio Russo, LF, 5-9, 170, Sr.

Jack VanDoran, 1B/P, 6-3, 165, Jr.

Ryan Hancock, SS, 6-0, 165, Jr.

Chris Repman, 1B/RF, 6-0, 220, Sr.

Suffolk League VI

Amityville Warriors

Coach: Chris Diot

2016 record: 0-18

Key Players

Tim Hermann, 1B/P, 6-0, 165, Sr.,

Desmond Long, OF/P, 6-3, 190, Sr.

Matt Friske, 3B/P, 5-10, 175, Sr.

Patrick Abate, C, 5-9, 165, So.

Faquan Nurse, C, 5-8, 160, Fr.

Comsewogue Warriors

Coach: Joe Caltagirone

2016 record: 14-5

Key Players

Kyle McLaughlin, P/CF, 5-11, 175, Sr.

David Heller, P/SS, 6-4, 185, Sr.

Justin Virga, C/IF, 5-9, 170, Sr.

Vincent Velazquez, 1B/OF, 5-11, 195, Sr.

Bladimir Gomez, P/1B/OF, 5-11, 175, Sr.

Harborfields Tornadoes

Coach: Casey Sturm

2016 record: 9-11

Key Players

Gavin Buda, SS/P, 6-1, 185, Jr.

Jordanny Mendez, P/C/3B, 5-10, 170, Jr.

James Cameron, 1B/P, 6-0, 150, Jr.

Jack Greco, IF/P, 5-11, 155, Fr.

Donny Mastroianni, IF, 5-7, 140, Jr.

Islip Buccaneers

Coach: Peter Blumenauer

2016 record: 11-11-1

Key Players

Mike Mirando, P/1B, 6-4, 200, Sr.

Paul DiMauro, P/IF, 5-11, 170, Sr.

Nick Rempe, P/1B, 6-0, 175, Sr.

Jack Morrissey, OF, 5-11, 165, Sr.

John Friend, OF, 6-0, 180, Sr.

Rocky Point Eagles

Coach: Andrew Aschettino

2016 record: 15-11

Key Players

James Weisman, P/OF, 5-10, 200, Sr.

Joe Grillo, P/OF, 6-0, 170, Jr.

Dillon Cassidy, SS, 5-9, 155, Jr.

Brian Forbes, 1B, 6-4, 230, Sr.

Zach Perri, OF, 6-1, 170, Sr.

Sayville Golden Flashes

Coach: Ryan Cox

2016 record: 15-5

Key Players

Brock Murtha, SS/P, 5-11, 170, Fr.

Anthony Martino, P, 6-2, 195, Sr.,

Matthew Kinahan, C, 5-10, 185, Sr.

Jake Sheridan, P/OF/1B, 6-2, 180, Sr.

Kevin Newell, CF, 5-8, 160, Sr.

Westhampton Hurricanes

Coach: Tom Hoare

2016 record: 10-10

Key Players

Ben Osborne, 3B, 6-0, 190, Sr.

Jake Viera, SS, 5-10, 165, Sr.

Sam Kaplan, P/1B, 6-0, 175, Sr.

Ryan Wagner, P, 6-3, 210, Sr.

Matt Pesce, 2B, 6-0, 170, Sr.

Suffolk League VII

Bayport-Blue Point Phantoms

Coach: Jim Moccio

2016 record: 17-6

Key Players

Jake Liberatore, SS/P, 6-0, 190, Sr.

Nik Ingraffia, P/OF, 6-1, 195, Sr.

Evan Harenberg, P/1B, 6-4, 205, Sr.

Jake Giannico, IF, 5-9, 175, Jr.

Josh Monturo, P/1B, 6-1, 175, Jr.

East Hampton Bonackers

Coach: Vincent Alversa

2016 record: 2-16

Key Players

Hunter Fromm, P/SS, 6-0, 155, Jr.

Phillippe Zablotsky, P/2B, 6-0, 180, Sr.

Ryan Lynch, CF, 5-8, 160, Jr.

Kurt Matthews, 3B, 5-10, 160, CF

James Foster, C, 5-7, 185, So.

John Glenn Knights

Coach: Matthew Rocchio Jr.

2016 record: 6-12

Key Players

Joe Muchnicki, P/3B, 5-10, 175, Sr.

Jack Ryan, C/P, 6-0, 190, Sr.

Greg Thornhill, SS/P, 6-5, 200, Sr.

Anthony Tesi, CF/P, 5-11, 165, Sr.

Dan Corazzota, 2B, 6-0, 160, Jr.

Miller Place Panthers

Coach: Ricky Caputo

2016 record: 13-9

Key Players

Max Steele, RF/P, 6-3, 195, Sr.

Christian McPartland, P/IF 6-1, 175, Sr.

Shane White, C/IF/P, 5-11, 195, Sr.

Mike Giachetto, IF, 5-9, 170, Sr.

Coleton Rietan, SS/P, 6-2, 190, Jr.

Mt. Sinai Mustangs

Coach: Eric Reichenbach

2016 record: 18-8

Key Players

D.J. Gatz, 3B, 5-9, 174, Sr.

Jared Donnelly, 2B, 5-9, 185, Jr.

Jacob Leonard, OF, 5-11, 185, Sr.

George Rainer, C, 5-10, 170 Jr.

Dan Deckert, P/OF, 5-7, 165, Sr.

Shoreham-Wading River Wildcats

Coach: Kevin Willi

2016 record: 19-6

Key Players

Brian Morrell, SS/P, 6-1, 195, Sr.

Miles Kelly, 1B/OF, 6-2, 225, Sr.

Alex Bettenhauser, OF, 5-11, 170, Sr.

Vincent Uzzi, OF, 6-1, 200, Sr.

Thomas Brady, C/IF, 5-10, 180, Sr.

Nick Manesis, OF, 6-2, 190, Sr.

Suffolk League VIII

Babylon Panthers

Coach: Victor Manzella

2016 record: 15-3

Key Players

Kenneth Gordon, SS, 5-10, 165, Sr.

Shaun Kaminski, P/3B, 5-11, 165, Sr.

Chris Botto, OF, 5-10, 170, Sr.

Joseph Rende, 2B, 5-11, 170, Jr.

John Pesce, P/3B, 6-0, 170, Jr.

Center Moriches Red Devils

Coach: Dennis Donovan

2016 record: 14-10

Key Players

Liam Pulsipher, P/CF, 6-1, 160, Jr.

David Franchi, SS/P, 5-9, 140, Jr.

David Falco, 3B/P, 6-4, 215, So.

Hampton Bays Baymen

Coach: Pete Meehan

2016 record: 5-15

Key Players

Louis Puccio, P/IF, 5-11, 185, Sr.

Andrew Hafemeister, C, 5-7, 155, Sr.

James Puccio, 3B/P, 5-8, 220, Jr.

Jaden Ottati, SS/P, 5-9, 120, Fr.

Mattituck Tuckers

Coach: Steve DeCaro

2016 record: 19-4

Key Players

Brendan Kent, P, 6-1, 180, Sr.

Bryce Grathwohl, 3B/P, 5-11, 165, So.

Matt Heffernan, SS, 5-9, 160, Sr.

Jon Lisowy, OF, 5-8, 155, So.

McGann-Mercy Monarchs

Coach: Ed Meier

2016 record: 3-17

Key Players

Matt Raynor, C, 5-10, 200, Sr.

Sean Tuthill, P/CF, 6-3, 185, Sr.

Southampton Mariners

Coach: Scott Johnson

2016 record: 12-8

Key Players

Chad Pike, P/SS, 5-10, 170, Sr.

Devon O’Brien, 3B, 5-11, 185, Sr.

Aaron Krzyzewski, P/OF, 6-4, 185, Sr.

Jem Sisco, P/2B, 5-11, 160, Jr.

Thomas Gabreus, C, 5-10, 205, Jr.

Suffolk League IX

Greenport Porters

Coach: Mike Sage

2016 record: 3-17

Key Players

Jake Skrezec, P/CF, 6-2, 180, Sr.

Jack Webster, P/1B, 6-2, 180, Sr.

Keegan Syron, C/OF, 6-1, 225, Sr.

Jordan Fonseca, P/SS, 5-11, 175, Jr.

Matt Tuthill, P/C, 5-10, 175, Jr.

Pierson-Bridgehampton Whalers

Coach: Sean Crowley

2016 record: 11-9

Key Players

James Sherry, P/IF, 5-9, 175, Sr.

Angelo Toscano, C/P/1B, 5-10, 200, Sr.

Matt Burke, IF, 6-0, 175, Sr.

Sam Warne, P/OF, 6-0, 175, Jr.

Tyler LaBorne, P/1B, 5-10, 180, Jr.

Port Jefferson Royals

Coach: Jesse Rosen

2016 record: 6-13

Key Players

Sean Griffin, P/C, 6-1, 200, Sr.

Kris Cheslock, SS, 6-3, 180, Sr.

Nick Andriani, OF, 5-11, 175, Sr.

Jack Collins, C/P, 6-2, 185, Jr.

Hunter Ginas, OF/P, 5-8, 165, Jr.

Smithtown Christian Knights

Coach: Craig Gorton

2016 record: 12-10

Key Players

Austin Sala, P/SS/CF, 6-1, 190, Sr.

Southold First Settlers

Coach: Mike Carver

2016 record: 16-4

Key Players

Dylan Clausen, P/CF, 5-11, 192, Sr.

Pat McFarland, P/SS, 5-11, 165, Sr.

Luke Hansen, P/1B, 6-3, 165, Jr.

Shane Zimmer, C, 6-1, 180, Sr.

Stony Brook Bears

Coach: Dustin Mones

2016 record: 0-16

Key Players

Ben Tutuska, OF/P/IF, 6-1 200, Sr.

Seamus Scanlon, P/OF/UTL, 6-2, 175, Jr.

Nathaniel Smith, 1B/DH, 5-11, 200, Jr.

Justin Moreno, OF/IF/P, 5-11, 180, Jr.

Aiden Mega, C/P/OF/IF, 5-10, 185, So.