Farmingdale
Farmingdale Sweeps Keene St To Open 2020 Season
by Zevan Shuster Game 1 The Farmingdale State Rams defeated the Keene State Owls in their season opener, and in game one of a doubleheader, on Saturday, March 7th. In a back-and-forth game, the Rams prevailed, thanks in large part to 5 ⅔ shutout innings to end the game by junior Joe Wolf, and senior Nicholas Rooney. “It was something we learned last year, just keeping the zeros up on the board, even if someone goes out early,” Rooney said. “Even if someone goes out early, (our job is to) pick them up and let the team know that we’re going to keep them in the game, so that they can really grind through their at bats and make a comeback.” Farmingdale’s starting pitcher Thomas Messina did indeed struggle early, giving up three walks and a hit batter in the first inning, and more importantly,...
‘No More Pasta And Carbs’ As Annunziata Is Ready To Make An Impact at Farmingdale
by Justin Joseph It’s not unusual for college athletes to work in restaurants to make some spending money. Louis Annunziata is no different than many college ballplayers in that regard. He is a freshman catcher on the baseball team at Farmingdale State College and he’s working hard to get a starting job on one of the best Division-III teams in the northeast region that just won 32 games. What makes his case more interesting is that his family owns “Patrizia’s of Long Island.” If you are from here and you enjoy great food, you are probably familiar with it. They have locations in Hicksville, Massapequa and Hauppauge and have essentially turned every visit into a huge family celebration. While their business is booming, he has his sights set on his playing career first. He has always loved t...
Farmingdale Enters 2020 Armed With Deepest Staff in Years
by Joseph Langan After two consecutive seasons with early playoff exits from Oceanside, Farmingdale High School is determined to rewrite their destiny and finally get over the hump. The Dalers are not a young team anymore but a team full of “seasoned vets who are looking to take us to the next step this year,” says Coach Frank Tassielli. WIth his returning core of veterans, Coach Tassielli realizes that changing up his normal routines and getting his players stronger and building more team character will propel them forwards in 2020. “This year we have switched up our strength and conditioning program in the hopes of seeing some gains on the field. Our pitchers did not begin to throw until January. We have always had great camaraderie during our winter workouts and that is where it all b...
Fall Ball Series Powered by East Coast Strength & Performance: Farmingdale
While I was down at Farmingdale State College today, the biggest change I noticed about the reigning Skyline Conference Champs was not the roster but the field they were on. Having played there during the 2010 and 2011 seasons, then being back each subsequent season I am very familiar with the campus and the stadium. So it was very noticeable when I first saw the brand-new turf on the field. This was “long overdue” in the words of Head Coach Keith Osik. They made several more upgrades, including each of the bullpens, adding protective fence in front of the dugout, a brand-new scoreboard, batting cages and even brought in the outfield fences. Osik joked that “when the score is 3-2 in the ninth inning we’d like our guys to know they can put the ball out”, but ad...
Will McCarthy Commits to Southern Connecticut State
When it comes to evaluating pitchers, the first thing many look for is size. Farmingdale RHP Will McCarthy certainly looks the part. The senior hurler stands at an imposing 6’5 207 lbs on the mound, and with his long strong it feels like he’s right on top of the hitter. He was one of the top 2020 pitchers available until this week, when he announced his commitment to Division-II powerhouse Southern Connecticut State University. He will pitch his senior year at Farmingdale with Justin Rosner atop the Dalers rotation, forming a formidable duo as they look to get over the hump in Nassau County Class AA. I had a chance to speak with him and here’s what he had to say… First off, congratulations on your college commitment–can you explain your experience with the col...
Q & A With Robbie Manetta
You may remember May of 2017 in the early days of Axcess Baseball when a fresh-faced freshman smoked a game-winning three-run HR to deliver a big victory for Farmingdale over Port Washington. Fast forward 27 months and that slugger is now entering his senior year, and is one of the well-respected all-around players on Long Island. Manetta, having been a middle-of-the-order hitter/starting catcher for the Dalers and some high-profile travel organizations, was one of the highly-sought after players entering this summer. He announced his verbal commitment to Albany this weekend, meaning the Dalers will trot out an all-America East battery on Opening Day next year with ace Justin Rosner (Binghamton-commit) likely receiving the start. I had a chance to speak with Manetta, and here’s what ...
Justin Rosner Commits to Binghamton
One of top pitchers in the 2020 class has found a home. Justin Rosner (Farmingdale), who has been one of the most successful pitchers on Long Island since he burst onto the scene as a freshman, announced his verbal commitment to Binghamton University today. Rosner already has three terrific seasons under his belt. Here are his stats since 2017: 2017: 1-2 record, 1.33 ERA, 1.13 WHIP, 26.1 IP, 24 K, 17 H, 13 BB, 5 ER 2018: 3-2 record, 2.89 ERA, 1.29 WHIP, 36.1 IP, 50 K, 34 H, 13 BB, 15 ER 2019: 3-1 record, 0.52 ERA, 0.71 WHIP, 26.2 IP, 16 H, 42 K, 3 BB, 2 ER He is a 5’10 175 lb RHP that sits in the 84-85 MPH with his fastball, but complements it with a razor sharp slider in the high 70s with the same arm speed and slot. He also mixes in a change up. “I chose Binghamtom because th...
2019 ABCA/Rawlings NCAA Div. III All-Region Teams Announced
As many people know, it was an extremely fruitful year for college baseball on Long Island. While it is easy to see the Division-I teams like Stony Brook on ESPN and a Division-II team in the College World Series, the success of the local Division-III teams can fly under the radar. It has been our mission at Axcess Baseball to shine a light on those programs and we do so by segments like the Fall Ball Series Presented by the Greene Turtle, or covering a double header in March, or having wall-to-wall coverage of the Skyline Conference tournament, or having the players compete in a Home Run Derby, or honored at an Awards Banquet. It’s good to see the players get recognized by outside publications too, though. The big one came out this week with ABCA/Rawlings releasing their All-Region ...
Nassau County Class AA Playoff Preview (Plus Predictions)
Ah, playoffs. The time of year we find out who rises to the top. In Class AA, there are no longer any play-in games, as it’s headed straight to the quarterfinals for a three-game series. There is a long way to go until the County Championship, but for now, let’s break down the remaining eight teams. Quarterfinals: #8 Baldwin vs. #1 Port Washington Considering Port Washington just swept Baldwin last week, this seems like an obvious choice. However, it’s playoffs. Anything can happen. The main focal point throughout the postseason for the top-seeded Port Washington Vikings will be their pitching. Last week, they held Baldwin to two earned runs in three games. Their rotation consisting of Alex Chang, Derek Livingston and Jackson Sattinger shut down Baldwin last week, so exp...
Syosset Surges In Late Innings, Defeats Farmingdale 4-2
Freshman Jacob Lee is the @BsbLifestyle101 player of the game, as he led the charge in Syosset’s comeback victory. pic.twitter.com/LlBzlMaX9X — Axcess Baseball LI (@axcessbaseball) April 29, 2019 On Monday afternoon, it was Syosset who got the best of Farmingdale, prevailing to a 4-2 victory in extra innings. Before the game started, it was evident this was going to be a game of inches. The reason for that was because of the stellar pitching match up. Syosset called upon Tufts-commit Cameron Mayer to take the mound, while Farmingdale started ace Justin Rosner. Farmingdale got to Mayer first in the second inning, as Robbie Manetta delivered an RBI single to put them on the board. Mayer struggled a little in the early innings, but settled in as the game went on. In the bottom of the 3rd, Kev...
Justin Rosner Fires Complete Game Over Massapequa
By Nick Frigerio Final: Farmingdale 4, Massapequa 1 WP: Justin Rosner (CG, 7 K) pic.twitter.com/kCKD7ax023 — Axcess Baseball LI (@axcessbaseball) April 15, 2019 After a rough opening series against Oceanside last week, the Farmingdale Dalers were looking to get back in rhythm, as they took on rival Massapequa. The Dalers got just what they needed from their ace Justin Rosner, against a team that put up 71 runs last week against Hempstead. Rosner faced a tough Massapequa lineup and he was dominant as he struck out 7 and only allowed 1 earned run through 7 innings, in a 4-1 victory. From the start, it was obvious that Justin Rosner and Farmingdale were in control of this game. After a scoreless top half of the first, Massapequa had a runner in scoring position with two outs in the bottom of ...
Nassau County Class AA Preseason Power Rankings
With just a week until the official opening day, all teams will have a chance to compete in non-league action within the next few days. This year will be an interesting year in Class AA, as there are only 12 teams. Massapequa comes into the season looking to defend their back-to-back county championships, but will have their hands full in a tough conference AA1. With that being said, here are the top eight teams in Class AA. 8. Freeport After a 5-2 victory over Bellmore JFK in non-league action to begin their season, Freeport seems to be on the right track as far as competing. Not only can everyone in their lineup work the count, but they can hit to all sides of the field. On the mound, Ronny Vicente will anchor the rotation. Viandy Abreu, Roberto Lizardo and Nelson Lozano will lead their ...
