Author: Vinny Messana
Jayden Stroman Signs NLI to Attend Duke University
17-year-old Jayden Stroman, brother of Marcus, is making 96 MPH throws from shortstop There have only been 12 throws by an infielder of 96 MPH or more in MLB this season pic.twitter.com/T881ZZisJT — Talkin’ Baseball (@TalkinBaseball_) July 1, 2024 Jayden Stroman signed his financial agreement to attend Duke University. Baseball fans are certainly familiar with his older brother, Marcus, who also g...
Neal Heaton: Importance of Throwing a Changeup
by Neal Heaton When you look at the strikeout numbers for top pitchers, how many of them are at the top of the lineup? When you go to a big-time Division-I they are all legit hitters that batted in the middle of the order in high school. If you don’t develop your change up early in high school, you will get shellshocked. Many of the top pitchers on Long Island blow kids away, but it won’t be the s...
Prime Performance Opens in Port Jefferson Station
Prime Performance, an indoor training facility, is now open in Port Jefferson Station, NY. The facility is opened in September and is 3,500 square feet. It features artificial turf and is tailored to accommodate baseball, softball, lacrosse and speed & agility training. They are fully operational for this off-season team winter workouts as well as private lessons, group training and clinics. C...
Up Next Powered by Ken Kortright State Farm Agency: Jaxson Torres
Jaxson Torres (‘27 NY) absolutely dominant for Body Armor Titans in the chip, went the distance and picked up 7 Ks w/ only 1 H allowed. FB in mid-upper 8s w/ good drive created down slope, still has plenty of upside in frame for future #NEWS@PG_Scouting pic.twitter.com/0FeJeCqSw1 — PG Mid Atlantic (NY, NJ, PA, MD,DE,DC) (@PGMidAtlantic) July 30, 2024 If you look at a pie chart of amateur baseball ...
GAME RECAP: Giac Squad Captures 14u Boys of Summer Fall Championship
by Joe Bello Dan Santopietro following his dominant preformance on the mound to help his team capture the championship. pic.twitter.com/KCM9cm9RN8 — Axcess Baseball LI (@axcessbaseball) November 9, 2024 Giac Squad was crowned champions of the LI Boys of Summer 14u National Division on Saturday night. They took on Merrick Mayhem Kalkau on what was a very cold night at Eisenhower Park. They captured...
GAME RECAP: Long Island Huskies Win 16u Boys of Summer Fall Championship
by Trevor Dugan The Huskies spoke to Axcess after their championship victory at Diamond in the Pines @liboysofsummer pic.twitter.com/bf7d9N9jWH — Axcess Baseball LI (@axcessbaseball) November 10, 2024 The South Shore Elite and Long Island Huskies met at Diamond in the Pines Saturday evening to decide the champion of the 16u Boys of Summer Fall Division. Both teams comfortably won their respective...
Fall Ball Series Powered by Revolution Athletics: Hofstra University
In 2022, Hofstra experienced a magical run in the Conference Tournament to capture their first CAA Championship in the program’s 86-year history. It was a remarkable Cinderella story, as the Pride not only entered the tournament as the No. 3 seed, but won all four games by one-run with 3 walk-offs. Additionally, they were in their first year under Head Coach Frank Catalanotto, and they were ...
Up Next Powered by Ken Kortright State Farm: Dylan Weinstein
(This is the first installment of the popular “Up Next” series. We will highlight the top underclassmen on Long Island every Monday during the offseason. Special thanks to Ken Kortright State Farm for sponsoring this year’s series.) Dylan Weinstein (‘28, NY) cranks this loud bomb to LCF, plating three. Minimal moving parts in his operation, with a quick leg lift and quick hands t...
GAME RECAP: RVC Tigers Baseball Blue Wins 9u East Coast Fall League Championship
by Trevor Dugan Connor Scully gets the save for RVC Tigers Blue, securing their championship victory FINAL: Tigers 7 – Sharks 4 pic.twitter.com/i72zphDGLY — Axcess Baseball LI (@axcessbaseball) November 3, 2024 This Sunday afternoon Pops Field in Farmingdale played host to the 9u East Coast Fall League Championship between Sharks Baseball Academy and RVC Tigers Baseball Blue. The righty Benj...
GAME RECAP: Giac Squad wins BOS 16u Fall Division Title
by Trevor Dugan Jefferson Biener with a great play in foul territory to secure the 16u @liboysofsummer championship for the Giac Squad despite a late rally from the Bonnies FINAL: Giac Squad 6 – Bonnies 4 pic.twitter.com/SbVIC0JkAs — Axcess Baseball LI (@axcessbaseball) November 3, 2024 On a frigid Saturday night at Garden City Community Park, Giac Squad and the Bonnie Bees met to decide the...
Fall Ball Series Powered by Revolution Athletics: Adelphi University
(This is the third stop of the Fall Ball Series. Special thanks to Revolution Athletics for sponsoring this year’s series. Make sure to check them out here!) For as long as I’ve been following college baseball on Long Island, Adelphi has always been known for their strong pitching. Last season, a number of injuries impacted their pitching staff leaving them shorthanded to navigate thro...
GAME RECAP: Small Ball Fuels Rally for 5 Star National in Tie Against Bonnie Monarchs
by Gabe Zoda In the second game of an All Star Baseball Academy double header, Five Star National 2026 showcased exceptional small ball play to secure a tie in a late game rally against the Bonnie Monarchs. The game was highly contested throughout, making it almost fitting to end in a tie. It started with a different kind of rally in the first inning from Five Star National in the top of the 1st....
