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Up Next Powered by Ken Kortright State Farm Agency: Joe Maxwell
(This is the fourth installment of the popular “Up Next” Series in which we highlight the top underclassmen across Long Island. Previously, we featured Dylan Weinstein, Jaxson Torres and Richie Roberts. Special thanks to Ken Kortright State Farm Agency for sponsoring this year’s feature.) Defense up the middle is valuable commodity in the game of baseball. While every coach wants their team to be flawless defensively, they prioritize being strong defensively at catcher, middle infield and center field. This year, Joe Maxwell provided that for Beast 2027 National. He not only provided some highlight reel plays defensively, he was outstanding offensively. That type of player profile is very rare. Over the summer, he batted .412 with a .505 OBP, 9 doubles, 1 HR, 25 RBIs and ...
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...
New BEAST Training Facility Opens
The bar keeps raising for training facilities on Long Island. There is a new home for Team BEAST in Huntington and it is located in what was previously Retro Fitness at 1815 East Jericho Turnpike. The facility is 15,000 square feet and is an upgrade over their previous home just a few miles down the road. The biggest takeaway is that the facility will be centered around player development for players from 8u to college. It is equipped with fully retractable cages opening to full size turf area, a dedicated HitTrax area, standalone pitching lab with Rapsodo, Pro Radar and video. Multiple plyowalls, warm up spaces, locker rooms and a classroom upstairs. Additionally, there will be a physical therapy office near the entrance. It will be the home to BEAST baseball, BEAST softball as well as sp...
Q & A With Tommy Verga on IG Live
I know right now it’s a crazy time. What are you doing to stay sane? It’s crazy. I’ve just been trying to keep after it. Whenever it’s a nice day outside, I try to find a field to get some BP in – or I have a cage out in my yard. I have a tee in my basement for rainy days and I have a home gym, too. So, I’ve just been hitting that six times a week just as I normally would, and it’s been working well. How has Coach [Keith Kobasiuk] been in keeping in contact with you? Coach is good. He’s been keeping in contact with us, I’ve been texting him. He just wants us all to stay safe and just stay ready in case there is a season, and hopefully there will be. You’re a two-sport star. It’s safe to say William Floyd is a premier football program in Suffolk County as you won another county championship...
Get to Know Connor Smalley
Connor Smalley is a 2020 graduate of Sayville HS. He contributed to their first Class A Long Island Championship in program history this past season. He announced his verbal commit to Division-II powerhouse Franklin Pierce University. I had a chance to speak to him and here’s what he had to say… Who are your biggest role models in life and why? My biggest role models in my life are definitely both of my parents. They have lways taught me hard work pays off in the long run and have made me into the person I am today. I wouldn’t be where I am without them today and I am so grateful to have them in my life. Who is your favorite player in Major League Baseball and why? One of my favorite players is definitely Christian Yelich because of how much I admire his work ethic from b...
Seven Tool Catching Clinic Set to Begin Dec. 3
Building the correct muscle memory from a young age is very important for catchers. It can be close to impossible to reverse engineer years of bad habits. That is why it is crucial, in the opinion of former Milwaukee Brewers catcher Charles Galiano, that players are taught the proper technique as early as possible. Galiano, along with his trusted staff, will be offering their years of knowledge this winter during a 12-week clinic called “Seven Tool Catching“. The clinic will be hosted at BEAST Facility (6133 Jericho Turnpike, Commack) for grades 3-8 and All Pro Sports Academy (990 Station Road, Bellport) for grades 9-12. The mission of this clinic to provide players with professional-caliber instruction in small groups with an emphasis on proper technique. “I want music b...
