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Adelphi Hurler Faces Difficult Obstacle to Return to the Hill
When Chris Lemorocco was on the hill for the Adelphi Panthers in 2014, there was always the sense that he would get the job done. The freshman did a terrific job of attacking the strike zone and also showing grit when runners were in scoring position. He ranked among the team leaders in ERA, (4.14), games started (5), K/9 (7.7) and innings pitched (37.0). This was as a freshman, so the expectation was that he would make the subtle improvements to take the next step and form a formidable trio with Jonathon Mulford and T.J. Santiago. Unfortunately, things don’t always go as planned. The hurler tore his UCL ligament shortly after the season and had ligament replacement surgery (Tommy John) on June 3, 2014. The game plan was that he would not rush it and sit out for the duration of the 2...
BODYARMOR: The Sports Drink of Choice for Baseball Players All Over the Island
When looking for a sports drink to keep you hydrated and provide great flavor, I stumbled upon BODYARMOR. The bottle alone got my attention due to its vibrant and eccentric colors, much more attention-grabbing than that of other notable sports drinks. What makes it great is that it is infused with electrolytes, coconut water and vitamins. This means that it is much healthier than drinks that are laced with sugar simply to taste good. Then, you take a sip of the drink and you’re amazed how soothing it is. The first time I tried the beverage, I had Fruit Punch. It is not thick and filling like other sports drinks or extremely sweet. It makes it the perfect soft drink for athletes or bodybuilders. There are seven flavors: Fruit Punch, Orange Mango, Strawberry Banana, Tropical Punch, Gra...
College Athlete Conditioning Program
With the college baseball season right away the corner, athletes everywhere know it’s far from the time to rest. Get a head start on your competition by attending Infiniti Performance’s “College Prep 101”, the Athlete Conditioning Program! The program will begin on Dec. 15 and conclude when you leave for school. Details: -Intense, educational, sport/position-specific training sessions to help prepare for the rigors of the season ahead. We will integrate your respective school’s training program, just email or bring it in. -Unlimited use of Infiniti Performance’s state-of-the-art training facility for the duration of your break. Save $$$ on gym membership! -Each athlete will receive a customized maintenance program upon completion, to be implemented during season to ...
From Valley Stream to South Bend: Chuck Ristano’s Journey Less Traveled to Notre Dame
The 722 miles trip from Valley Stream South HS to the University of Notre Dame would take about 11 hours to drive.
Top Colleges In Attendance at Local Showcase
Today the College Coaches Camp was held at the LI Indoor Sports Field in Ronkonkoma and it featured a wide array of schools, featuring many Division-I programs. Notre Dame, James Madison Seton Hall, UCONN, Stony Brook, Fordham, Boston College, Penn State, Old Dominion, Hofstra, St. John’s, Fairfield, Farleigh Dickinson and Rhode Island were the Division-I programs in attendance to watch the best unsigned 2017, ’18 and ’19 graduates. Also in attendance was St. Joseph’s and LIU Post. The best pitchers were Jason Diaz (Kellenberg ’19), Liam Pulsipher (Center Moriches ’18) and Nick Payero (Monroe Township ’18). I came away most impressed with Brad Malm (Pat-Med ’17), Anthony Amato (Smithtown West ’17) and Nathan Hampson (Victor ’18) ...
Steven Matz to Host Pitching Clinic
On December 29 and 30, Steven Matz will be hosting a pitching clinic at his alma mater, Ward Melville high school. The first day will be for pitcher’s ages 8-12 and the second day will be for ages 13-17. The price will be $125 per player pre-registration or $150 at the door. A camp t-shirt is included in the tuition. Matz is not the only instructor–it is loaded with star power. Former Carl Yastrzemski Award winner A.J. Nunziato and League I MVP Joe Flynn will also be in attendance, among many other Division-I players and former NYIT coach Bob Hirschfield, New York Mets scout Larry Izzo and Philadelphia Phillies scout Tom Downey. CLICK HERE to sign up for National Scouting Report–the nation’s No. 1 scouting agency. If you are a talented player that is serious about playing at th...
Long Islanders React to Boston Signing David Price to Megadeal
The baseball world was shocked when news broke around 1:57 PM that all-world pitcher David Price would be signing with the Boston Red Sox for a seven year deal worth $217 million–the most lucrative deal for a pitcher in history. #BREAKING: Red Sox agree to seven-year, $217 million deal with pitcher David Price https://t.co/nkovFnOvmj pic.twitter.com/UfSf8QEkHc — The Boston Globe (@BostonGlobe) December 1, 2015 The deal generated a tremendous reaction from baseball fans and players–notably Long Islander Marcus Stroman, who grew up admiring Price and was teammates with him this season. Stroman took to Twitter and Instagram to let his feeling be known. True feelings. @DAVIDprice14 pic.twitter.com/0dErtotxO4 — Marcus Stroman (@MStrooo6) December 1, 2015 Initially, Stroman was shock...
FIRE POWER: IN-SEASON SHOULDER TRAINING FOR BASEBALL
Written by Russell Taveras, DPT, CSCS Director of Training Infiniti Sports Performance Power can be defined as the ability to generate force in a short amount of time in order to accelerate the body and/or an implement. Power, simply put, is speed-strength. In-season power development can be a daunting task for the serious high school ballplayer and coach. Implementing a productive training regimen becomes difficult secondary to hectic practice schedules, playing on multiple teams, homework, social activities, etc. The purpose of this article is to provide the ballplayer and/or coach with reliable and effective exercises to assist with power development during the competitive season. In the sport of baseball, maximizing power output is essential for improving bat speed, arm velocity, and ...
Q & A With Peter Kritikos, Head Coach of MVP Beast
After competing this year as a 13U team, the MVP Beast were ranked No. 23 in the nation–a very impressive feat for a northeast team. Our reporter Eric Moskowitz had the opportunity to speak with him and here’s what he had to say. Coming into this year, were you expecting your team to be nationally ranked at the end of this year? When we were listed as honorable mention, just behind the top-25, I did expect if we had a good season that there was a chance we could crack the top-25. With the three new additions we made to the 2014 team and our original roster getting bigger, stronger and working hard I knew there was a shot if we had the results on the field. Does it give you more pride that your the only northeast team to be ranked in this age group? Being the only ranked team i...
Baseball on the Island Presents: The Battle of the Border
Baseball on the Island will host the first annual Battle of the Border at Dowling College on June 5th. The event will be a match up of the best college seniors from Nassau verse the best of Suffolk. The event will begin at 5 PM and will be open to the public for $12 per ticket. With 2016 MLB Draft slated for Thursday June 9th, this will be a perfect opportunity for the best players to showcase themselves to the Major League scouts that will be in attendance. The rosters will consist of 20 players from each county. CLICK HERE to sign up for National Scouting Report–the nation’s No. 1 scouting agency. If you are a talented player that is serious about playing at the next level, they will land you a scholarship. Nassau County– Hofstra NYIT Adelphi Molloy LIU Post Old Westbury Suffolk C...
Infiniti Performance is Hosting Pitcher’s Boot Camp
The offseason months are the time for baseball players–and specifically pitchers–to hit the weight room hard and create a better version of them selves. Infiniti Performance of Bellport, is hosting a pitcher’s boot camp. This program is specifically designed as a Velocity Development Program for pitchers and is proven to improve stamina, velocity and the overall strength of a pitcher. The class will be hosted by Derek Squires, former Columbia University pitcher, and Bruce Kern, current pitcher of the Long Island Ducks. The program is designed for pitcher’s age-12 and up. There will be two sessions per week for three months. The program will begin on November 30th, which gives pitcher’s the perfect amount of time to prepare for the 2016 season and allow them to...
December to Remember
This is the time of year for giving–so we would love to provide our audience with the opportunity for a discounted membership for our site. Rather than charging $10 per month, we are offering–just from now until December 31–our audience with a 365-day Premium Content membership for only $48. That is only $4 per month and you will be able to gain the competitive edge on your opponents by seeing video of them along with in-depth scouting reports on their strengths and weaknesses. While people used to ask “can I afford this?” The question now is whether you can afford to not do this… Here is a sample of the scouting report if you are still hesitant to become a member. CLICK HERE to sign up for National Scouting Report–the nation’s No. 1 scouting agency. If ...
