Mike Knapp
Despite Graduating Conference III MVP, Division Still Loaded With Talent
by Mike Anderson Like a Long Island varsity baseball powerhouse typically would, Division did not disappoint in 2021. They finished the year at 14-4 overall, going 14-2 in league play. They won their 39th league championship in program history simply by riding their strong culture, according to head coach Tom Tuttle. “We just have a really good culture and players that commit to the program, and that’s the reason why we’re successful year-in and year-out,” Tuttle said. They did graduate a pair of very impactful seniors: shortstop Nick Roselli and pitcher Will Giuliani. Roselli was Conference III Player of the Year and an All-Long Island selection, and now plays Div-I baseball at Binghamton. His stats were absurd – as he broke a school-record by batting .619 with a .701 (!) OBP....
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Pitchers: Leo Asta, Mepham Ryan Degnan, Carey 6’3 RHP Ryan Degnan (Carey 2022) gets the start for LI Elite Prospects against Tri State Arsenal pic.twitter.com/jbJMzHkcap — Axcess Baseball LI (@axcessbaseball) July 22, 2021 Garrett Grathwohl, Mattituck Mike Knapp, Division Mike Knapp (Division 2022) off to a great start with two shutout innings as Elite continues to lead 1-0 pic.twitter.com/P4ksEgVk2w — Axcess Baseball LI (@axcessbaseball) November 7, 2020 Palmer O’Beirne, Huntington Uncommitted LHP Palmer O’Beirne (Huntington 2022) pic.twitter.com/ASXkPUPjM3 — Axcess Baseball LI (@axcessbaseball) May 8, 2021 Randy Ramnarace, Brentwood Catchers: Brian Heckelman, Chaminade Nick Gnardellis, Commack Uncommitted Nick Gnardellis (Commack 2022) showcasing his power at Diamond Na...
Mike Knapp Fans 13, Division Holds Off Manhasset, 3-2
Final: Division 3, Manhasset 2 WP: Mike Knapp (5 IP, 13 K) James Sill had go-ahead RBI single pic.twitter.com/fzPt8dqAHd — Axcess Baseball LI (@axcessbaseball) May 11, 2021 Inning after inning, Division was able to narrowly hold onto their lead over Manhasset. First starting pitcher Mike Knapp and then reliever Frank Vespa made pitches when their backs were firmly against the wall. They left runners at the corners in the first inning and the third inning, stranded bases loaded in the fourth inning and the sixth inning and runners at 2nd & 3rd in the 7th. They held on by the skin of their teeth by the score of 3-2. Division’s Head Coach Tom Tuttle said that’s what they expect from their staff: “At Division that’s what our pitchers are expected to do – we ta...
