Rob Rizzo

(Editor’s Note: This is second installment of the “Where Are They Now” series in which we highlight standout players from previous generations. Last week, we highlighted Kyle Gelling of West Islip.) Getting to play baseball professionally is a dream for just about every kid that ever steps foot on a field. Half Hollow Hills West alum Rob Rizzo had finished up his collegiate career at Lynn University in Boca Raton when his head coach called him asking if he wanted to play overseas in Italy. Rizzo did not hesitate to say yes. He hopped on a flight and played baseball in the Serie A1 League for 3 months until the season ended. With that, his career ended with what he called a “three month vacation in Italy.” It was a soft landing to his career which had included ...