Had a chance to talk to Long Island Ducks RHP Tyler Badamo about his playing career, how he’s enjoyed the Atlantic League, playing for Wally Backman and why he enjoys working with young ballplayers @Tyler_Badamo_16 pic.twitter.com/DfM8MhQR6c
— Vinny Messana (@V_Messana) July 19, 2018
This week was the second of six weeks of the 2018 New York Baseball Academy at Hofstra University. Once again, there was a lot to be excited about.
The special guest was Long Island Ducks RHP Tyler Badamo, who took the time to speak with me to discuss his path to the Atlantic League and also why he enjoys teaching young players in his free time.
The Axcess Baseball Player of the Week was Derek Fong, who’s picture is below with NYBA Director John Russo. Also, below is the recipients of the Super Hustler Awards from each group.
Group 1 Coach Munro
Malachi O’Brien
Emmett O’Brien
Matt Marrapodi
Hunter Daab
Group 2: Coach McCabe
Michael Cipriano
Jacob Schaffer
Owen McCann
Brady McQuillen
Tim Ezaqui
Chris Collins
Group 3: Coach Lemanczyk
Noah Gross
Jordan Gurman
Luke Bernstein
Luke Ferraro
Group 4: Coach Verbitsky
Joseph Acquista
Matthew Tomassonie
Daniel Lynn
Jason Stoller
Michael Orlasky
Joshua Feigenbaum
Group 5: Coach Kontorinis
Bobby Malanga
Parker Sloan
Jonathan Tomossonie
Nicholas Acquista
Hudson Wood
Sean Rodgers
Group 6: Coach Duprey
Aidan Tracz
Ryan Farrell
Troy Defrancesco
Sebastian Merchant
Nick Araneo
Brandon Lynn
Group 7: Coach Corrado
Jack Monaghan
Garrett Roth
Jayden Yohai
Michael Camardi
Nolan Langner
John LeBruyere
