Suffolk baseball team previews

Patchogue-Medford's Brett Malm (2) reaches for Ward Melville's Joseph Roselli (9) at second but comes up short in the sixth inning during a game on Monday, April 13, 2015 at Patchogue-Medford High School. Credit: Bob Sorensen
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.
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