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OTD in 2017: Recap of Mariano Rivera Clinic at St. John the Baptist
(Editor’s Note: This article was originally published on October 14, 2017) What an unbelievable experience it was for 50 young ballplayers this afternoon at St. John the Baptist‘s baseball clinic. Major League Baseball’s all-time save leader (652) and five-time World Series Champion Mariano Rivera spent nearly three hours signing autographs, speaking to the players, running drills and even providing personal pitching instructions. Everyone in attendance marveled at Rivera’s incredible down-to-earth demeanor despite the massive success he’s attained in his illustrious career. With rain in the early portion of the morning, the clinic began inside with Rivera taking plenty of time to sign an autograph and take photographs with every athlete. The other instructors–all with professional e...
GAME RECAP: 13u Top Tier Aviators Navy and Mayhem Baseball Mann Split Doubleheader
by Trevor Dugan Mayhem Baseball Mann and the Top Tier Aviators Navy met for a doubleheader at Diamond in the Pines Sunday morning. The games were part of the Boys of Summer 13u National Fall Division. The Aviators earn a hard fought, five inning victory in game one FINAL (5): Aviators 7 – Mayhem 6 Game two beginning shortly pic.twitter.com/COeO45cP0Z — Axcess Baseball LI (@axcessbaseball) October 6, 2024 GAME ONE Game one of the doubleheader got started bright and early at 8:30 A.M. This was the first meeting of the Fall season between the two clubs. The Mayhem started Matthew O’Brien on the mound, while Logan Lamberson got the start for the Aviators. The Mayhem got to bat first and gave themselves a nice cushion to start things off in the top of the first. The game’s first run sco...
GAME RECAP: 11u NBNM Rebels Defeat LI Bandits in ECYB Matchup
by Trevor Dugan The LI Bandits and NBNM Rebels faced off at Wantagh Park Saturday afternoon in an ECYB Fall matchup. The Bandits grabbed an early advantage in the top of the first inning. With a runner on third base, Partick Barbarite was able to drive in a runner on a sacrifice fly to right field, giving the Bandits a 1-0 lead. Bandits take an early lead on a sac fly off the bat of Patrick Barbarite Bandits 1 – Rebels 0 Mid first pic.twitter.com/e7EUoM462e — Axcess Baseball LI (@axcessbaseball) October 5, 2024 The Rebels were able to erase that 1-0 deficit very quickly, and build a lead of their own in the bottom of the first. A whopping nine runs scored in the first inning for the Rebels, with just about everyone in the lineup making a contribution. Nathan Williamson was one of t...
GAME RECAP: 12u RVC Tigers Blue defeat NBNM Rebels at Wantagh Park
by Trevor Dugan The 12u RVC Tigers Blue earn a win over the NBNM Rebels at Wantagh Park FINAL: Tigers 6 – Rebels 4 pic.twitter.com/CVMRARDU3W — Axcess Baseball LI (@axcessbaseball) October 5, 2024 Wantagh Park played host to a 12u ECYB matchup between the RVC Tigers Blue and NBNM Rebels Saturday afternoon. The Rebels’ bats wasted no time getting the scoring started Saturday, striking for four runs in the first inning. The Rebels recorded just one hit in the first, but they also drew four walks, three of them with bases loaded, leading to three quick runs. The fourth run came across for the Rebels when Liam Hanley scored from third base on a wild pitch. That gave the Rebels a 4-0 lead heading into the bottom of the first inning. Despite falling behind early, the Tigers were able to a...
AMBC Convention Coming to Huntington November 2
Great news for Long Island baseball fans – the AMBC Convention, an event that is the first of its kind in our region, is coming to Huntington on Saturday, November 2. There is no fee to attend for the public. Additionally, 100% of sales on the floor will go towards bringing the manufacturing of baseballs back to America. The event will run from 11am-3:30pm. It will take place at BEAST Facility on 1815 E. Jericho Turnpike, Huntington NY 11743 on their 15,000 square foot space. Training products/apparel will be sold from some of the hottest brands in the industry -Absolutely Ridiculous -Stadium Custom Kicks -All Star -Valle Training Gloves -Pocket Radar -EvoShield -Lizard Skins -Skiz -Ceptors Batting Gloves -Stadium Sports Performance -C25 Training Products -Yankee Shop -Mets Shop -Mem...
GAME RECAP: Islip Owls Sweep Doubleheader with B1 Ghost
By Trevor Dugan B1 Ghost and the Islip Owls Baseball Club met for a doubleheader Sunday morning at East Islip High School, as part of the LI Boys of Summer fall Varsity Division. The Owls spoke to Axcess following their successful day here in Islip pic.twitter.com/pbbTC69gFI — Axcess Baseball LI (@axcessbaseball) September 29, 2024 GAME ONE The first game of the day got started at 9:00 A.M. Starting on the mound for the Owls was the lefty Dylan Longo, a 2026 graduate of East Islip High School. Longo looked sharp on Sunday, but B1 was able to get to him in the first inning. The second batter of the game, Sean Solivan, slapped a single to left, then promptly stole both second and third base. He was driven in by Aiden Susi to give B1 a 1-0 lead heading into the bottom of the first. B1 ...
Roslyn Bulldogs Defeat the LI Black Diamonds in a High Scoring Game at Wantagh Park
by Trevor Dugan The Bulldogs spoke to Axcess after their rainy victory at Wantagh Park @EcybTournaments pic.twitter.com/7OKD2ZYNzd — Axcess Baseball LI (@axcessbaseball) September 28, 2024 The 11u Roslyn Bulldogs defeated the Long Island Black Diamonds in a rainy Sunday afternoon game at Wantagh Park. There were plenty of runs to go around in this game, and the Bulldogs struck first in the top of the first inning. After a couple of walks to start the game they were able to get their first run on an RBI groundout, taking a 1-0 lead into the bottom of the inning. The Black Diamond offense was able to answer immediately in the bottom of the first with four runs of their own, thanks to their heads up baserunning. Recording just one hit in the first inning, a series of walks and passed balls ...
Jake King Commits to Iona University
While 2024 was not a great season for Sachem East, they did have to be thrilled with the progress of sophomore RJP Jake King. The big righty had a very solid season for the Arrows, compiling a 3.20 ERA over 6 starts with 27 strikeouts. He formed a formidable rotation along with Jamie Apicella and Austin Barrett. Following the season, King took his game to the next level for the Body Armor Titans. He notched a 6-1record while firing 37 innings with a sparkling 1.10 ERA. He struck out 52 batters while yielding just 22 hits (.170 opponent AVG). His high school coach, Kevin Schnupp had the following to say: “Jake has become a team leader this year in our fall workouts. He’s looking to build off a successful sophomore campaign in a tough league. He was the type of pitcher with a bu...
GAME RECAP: Legacy Prospects Defeat Next Level Baseball in Nine Inning Game
by Trevor Dugan Axcess caught up with the Legacy Prospects after their win at Diamond in the Pines @liboysofsummer pic.twitter.com/KK7gHMyOhc — Axcess Baseball LI (@axcessbaseball) September 22, 2024 18u/17u Next Level Baseball faced off against the Legacy Prospects Sunday morning at Diamond in the Pines, as part of the Boys of Summer fall season. Instead of a doubleheader, the two sides agreed to play one nine-inning game. The lefty Josh Lubell got the start for the Prospects, while Next Level sent out a lefty of their own in Jack Murphy. It was apparent right away that both starting pitchers had their best stuff in this one. Lubell struck out two batters in the first inning, his first of nine strikeouts on the day. He would pitch five innings for the Prospects, allowing no runs. Lubel...
11u NBNM Rebels and Dodgers Nation – Redash Meet for East Coast Doubleheader
by Trevor Dugan 11u Dodgers Nation – Redash and the NBNM Rebels met at Wantagh Park Saturday evening for a doubleheader, as part of East Coast Youth Baseball fall league play. GAME ONE Game one began at 4:00 P.M, and it was a hotly contested affair from the first pitch. Dodgers Nation started J.J Schutte on the mound, while the Rebels tapped RHP Andrew Mulvey for the start. The Rebels were able to score the first run of the day in the bottom of the first, but Dodgers Nation wasted no time responding. With runners on second and third in the top of the second, a pickoff throw to second base allowed the Dodgers runner on third base to come in to score, tying the game at one. The lead off man was able to reach base for the Rebels in the bottom of the second. After a walk and a few s...
Where Are They Now: Bryan Verbitsky
Bryan Verbitsky has a claim for the best high school career on Long Island of this century. He was a two-time Diamond Award recipient – given annually to the top player in Nassau County. He led Island Trees to a County Championship in 2007 over Clarke. He ended his career with his name all over the record books at Island Trees – finishing first in home runs (30), hits (136), ABs (319), runs (129), second in SBs (45) and fourth in ERA (1.90). Simply put, he had one of the finest careers a high school player can have. Additionally, and this is something that often gets forgotten – he did so when the conference was talent-based, meaning he performed exceptionally against the best players in the county. “There were no gimme wins in the league,” said Verbitsky. Many people that played baseball ...
16u B1 Ghost Stewart and Elite Tomaselli split doubleheader in Boys of Summer Fall League
by Trevor Dugan B1 Ghost Stewart and Elite Tomaselli met this afternoon for a doubleheader at PAL stadium. Entering the day the Elite were 0-2 in Boys of Summer play, while B1 was 2-0. GAME ONE In the first game of the day, the Elite started Lincoln Blind on the mound, while B1 sent out Brendan Ohl. Blind fired a 1-2-3 first inning, and his offense was quick to strike in the bottom of the frame. Outfielder Nick Morello led off the game for the Elite with a long triple to right center field. He was driven in with an RBI groundout, and the Elite led 1-0 after the first. After a scoreless second inning, the B1 offense came alive to score four times in the third. Two runs scored on wild pitches, while another was knocked in by Jake Mileski. He finished with one RBI and one run scored. Dur...
