Matt Orena

The annual unsigned senior showcase is always an event I look forward to covering because I was in their shoes once. I can relate to the athlete that enters their senior year in September with high hopes and began to feel a bit uneasy once all your friends begin to commit. The important thing to understand is that it’s not too late, and if you perform well then the right schools will take notice and you will find the right school. On Saturday, over 10 local colleges were on hand for the event in front of 40 players – a great ratio which allowed the players all to get in front of head coaches and recruiting coordinators. Upon arrival, the players did an active stretch led by Houston Astros catching instructor/movement coach Kyle Brennan – who is a graduate of Ward Melville...