{"id":47342,"date":"2022-03-02T17:06:01","date_gmt":"2022-03-02T12:06:01","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.axcessbaseball.com\/?p=47342"},"modified":"2022-03-02T20:10:27","modified_gmt":"2022-03-02T15:10:27","slug":"after-graduating-17-seniors-northport-will-rely-heavily-on-younger-players","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.axcessbaseball.com\/2022\/03\/02\/after-graduating-17-seniors-northport-will-rely-heavily-on-younger-players\/","title":{"rendered":"After Graduating 17 Seniors, Northport Will Rely Heavily on Younger Players"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><b>By Michael Malaszczyk<\/b><\/p>\n<blockquote class=\"twitter-tweet\">\n<p dir=\"ltr\" lang=\"en\">Northport 4, Smithtown East 0<br \/>\nWP: Liam Fodor (1-hit shutout, 11 Ks, 1 BB, 92 pitches) <a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/hczy782jXN\">pic.twitter.com\/hczy782jXN<\/a><\/p>\n<p>\u2014 Axcess Baseball LI (@axcessbaseball) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/axcessbaseball\/status\/1390986193492484099?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">May 8, 2021<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n<p><script async src=\"https:\/\/platform.twitter.com\/widgets.js\" charset=\"utf-8\"><\/script><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Coach <strong>Sean Lynch<\/strong> of <strong>Northport<\/strong> is looking ahead to 2022 with a team of mostly young players. <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Northport played a great season in 2021. They finished with a 13-5 overall record, and made it to the playoffs. In the playoffs, they were able to defeat Smithtown East before ultimately losing to the county champs in Huntington.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">That is in Northport\u2019s rear view mirror now, however; most of last year\u2019s team graduated.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u201cWe graduated 17 seniors last year,\u201d said Coach Lynch. \u201cIncluding our entire pitching staff led by All-County <strong>Liam Fodor<\/strong> and All-Leaguer’s<strong> Liam Darrigo<\/strong> and <strong>Jason Schwartz<\/strong>.\u201d<\/span><\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-medium wp-image-35232 aligncenter lazyload\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.axcessbaseball.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/04\/LI_JrDucks_color-300x300.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"300\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/www.axcessbaseball.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/04\/LI_JrDucks_color-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.axcessbaseball.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/04\/LI_JrDucks_color-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/www.axcessbaseball.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/04\/LI_JrDucks_color-768x768.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.axcessbaseball.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/04\/LI_JrDucks_color.jpg 1024w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 300px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 300\/300;\" \/><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">In addition to those three, other star players Northport saw graduate include <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u00a0<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">All-League and Gold Glove winning centerfielder <strong>Dan Thompson<\/strong> and All-League outfielder<strong> Rocco Stola<\/strong>, All-League catcher <strong>Mike Catrone<\/strong>, and third baseman <strong>Will DeRiso.<\/strong><\/span><strong>\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">While these players will undoubtedly be missed, as mentioned above; this type of scenario is where a team has a breakout year.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Coach Lynch feels confident that\u2019s exactly what will happen to his young and inexperienced team, especially with the two returning starters from 2021 who will now be leaders on the team. These two players are <strong>Rich Kershow<\/strong> (\u201822) and <strong>Ray Moreno<\/strong> (\u201822).\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u201cIn my 20-plus years coaching I have never seen a harder worker than Richie,\u201d said Lynch. \u201cHe’s the first one out to the field and the last one to leave.\u00a0 He reminds me of my old college teammate <strong>Kevin Boles<\/strong>, who just took over as manager of the Syracuse Triple-A affiliate of the NY Mets. Nobody was going to outwork Bolesy, whether it was in the batting cage or the weight room. Richie has that same work ethic, he’s a switch-hitting catcher who will be counted on heavily to lead our inexperienced team this season. Shortstop Ray Moreno is our only other returning starter. Ray has been working hard all year long and will be a big part of our offense and defense.\u201d<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Rich Kershow will be attending Hood College next year, while Ray Moreno will be attending Onondaga Community College.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Despite only two returning players from last year\u2019s lineup, however, there are some promising young players coming in from Northport\u2019s junior varsity team.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u201cOur junior varsity team had a great season last year,\u201d said Coach Lynch. \u201cAlong with our returning seniors, some of the juniors that had great JV seasons. These were pitcher <strong>Jayden Paranandi<\/strong> (\u201823), outfielder\/pitcher <strong>Aidan Bisson<\/strong> (\u201823), outfielder <strong>Dominic Tetta<\/strong> (\u201823), catcher\/infielder <strong>John Dwyer<\/strong> (\u201823), outfielder\/pitcher <strong>Michael Lombardo<\/strong> (\u201823), along with several others. There have also been a few sophomores that have looked good in the off season. Who knows; we may even take a look at a freshman to help our team this year.\u201d<\/span><\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-45171 aligncenter lazyload\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.axcessbaseball.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/11\/ecyb.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"211\" height=\"211\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/www.axcessbaseball.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/11\/ecyb.jpg 211w, https:\/\/www.axcessbaseball.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/11\/ecyb-150x150.jpg 150w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 211px) 100vw, 211px\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 211px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 211\/211;\" \/><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Coach Lynch himself is a 21-year veteran of baseball and is entering his fourth year as head varsity coach at Northport. Lynch brings the experience to really make this team into something special.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u201cWe will have to count on some of our younger guys to compete at a high level and help fill the void of losing 17 seniors,” he said. \u201cWe will continue to focus on avoiding the big inning on defense, limiting our walks and errors, and having quality at bats at the plate.\u201d<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Coach Lynch feels that the entire league will be competitive and no opponent is to be overlooked.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u201cLeague 2 is as deep and as tough as they come,\u201d said Lynch. \u201cBut overall I think everyone is excited to get back out there and play a full regular season.\u201d<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Northport\u2019s opening day is set for March 29th. They will be playing against Walt Whitman High School.<\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>By Michael Malaszczyk Northport 4, Smithtown East 0 WP: Liam Fodor (1-hit shutout, 11 Ks, 1 BB, 92 pitches) pic.twitter.com\/hczy782jXN \u2014 Axcess Baseball LI (@axcessbaseball) May 8, 2021 Coach Sean Lynch of Northport is looking ahead to 2022 with a team of mostly young players. Northport played a great season in 2021. They finished with a 13-5 overall record, and made it to the playoffs. In the playoffs, they were able to defeat Smithtown East before ultimately losing to the county champs in Huntington. That is in Northport\u2019s rear view mirror now, however; most of last year\u2019s team graduated. \u201cWe graduated 17 seniors last year,\u201d said Coach Lynch. \u201cIncluding our entire pitching staff led by All-County Liam Fodor and All-Leaguer’s Liam Darrigo and Jason Schwartz.\u201d In addition to those three, other star players Northport saw graduate include \u00a0All-League and Gold Glove winning centerfielder Dan Thompson and All-League outfielder Rocco Stola, All-League catcher Mike Catrone, and third baseman Will DeRiso.\u00a0 While these players will undoubtedly be missed, as mentioned above; this type of scenario is where a team has a breakout year. Coach Lynch feels confident that\u2019s exactly what will happen to his young and inexperienced team, especially with the two returning starters from 2021 who will now be leaders on the team. These two players are Rich Kershow (\u201822) and Ray Moreno (\u201822).\u00a0 \u201cIn my 20-plus years coaching I have never seen a harder worker than Richie,\u201d said Lynch. \u201cHe’s the first one out to the field and the last one to leave.\u00a0 He reminds me of my old college teammate Kevin Boles, who just took over as manager of the Syracuse Triple-A affiliate of the NY Mets. Nobody was going to outwork Bolesy, whether it was in the batting cage or the weight room. Richie has that same work ethic, he’s a switch-hitting catcher who will be counted on heavily to lead our inexperienced team this season. Shortstop Ray Moreno is our only other returning starter. Ray has been working hard all year long and will be a big part of our offense and defense.\u201d Rich Kershow will be attending Hood College next year, while Ray Moreno will be attending Onondaga Community College. Despite only two returning players from last year\u2019s lineup, however, there are some promising young players coming in from Northport\u2019s junior varsity team. \u201cOur junior varsity team had a great season last year,\u201d said Coach Lynch. \u201cAlong with our returning seniors, some of the juniors that had great JV seasons. These were pitcher Jayden Paranandi (\u201823), outfielder\/pitcher Aidan Bisson (\u201823), outfielder Dominic Tetta (\u201823), catcher\/infielder John Dwyer (\u201823), outfielder\/pitcher Michael Lombardo (\u201823), along with several others. There have also been a few sophomores that have looked good in the off season. Who knows; we may even take a look at a freshman to help our team this year.\u201d Coach Lynch himself is a 21-year veteran of baseball and is entering his fourth year as head varsity coach at Northport. Lynch brings the experience to really make this team into something special. \u201cWe will have to count on some of our younger guys to compete at a high level and help fill the void of losing 17 seniors,” he said. \u201cWe will continue to focus on avoiding the big inning on defense, limiting our walks and errors, and having quality at bats at the plate.\u201d Coach Lynch feels that the entire league will be competitive and no opponent is to be overlooked. \u201cLeague 2 is as deep and as tough as they come,\u201d said Lynch. \u201cBut overall I think everyone is excited to get back out there and play a full regular season.\u201d Northport\u2019s opening day is set for March 29th. 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Northport played a great season in 2021. They finished with a 13-5 overall record, and made it to the playoffs. In the playoffs, they were able to defeat Smithtown East before ultimately losing to the county champs in Huntington. That is in Northport\u2019s rear view mirror now, however; most of last year\u2019s team graduated. \u201cWe graduated 17 seniors last year,\u201d said Coach Lynch. \u201cIncluding our entire pitching staff led by All-County Liam Fodor and All-Leaguer’s Liam Darrigo and Jason Schwartz.\u201d In addition to those three, other star players Northport saw graduate include \u00a0All-League and Gold Glove winning centerfielder Dan Thompson and All-League outfielder Rocco Stola, All-League catcher Mike Catrone, and third baseman Will DeRiso.\u00a0 While these players will undoubtedly be missed, as mentioned above; this type of scenario is where a team has a breakout year. Coach Lynch feels confident that\u2019s exactly what will happen to his young and inexperienced team, especially with the two returning starters from 2021 who will now be leaders on the team. These two players are Rich Kershow (\u201822) and Ray Moreno (\u201822).\u00a0 \u201cIn my 20-plus years coaching I have never seen a harder worker than Richie,\u201d said Lynch. \u201cHe’s the first one out to the field and the last one to leave.\u00a0 He reminds me of my old college teammate Kevin Boles, who just took over as manager of the Syracuse Triple-A affiliate of the NY Mets. Nobody was going to outwork Bolesy, whether it was in the batting cage or the weight room. Richie has that same work ethic, he’s a switch-hitting catcher who will be counted on heavily to lead our inexperienced team this season. Shortstop Ray Moreno is our only other returning starter. Ray has been working hard all year long and will be a big part of our offense and defense.\u201d Rich Kershow will be attending Hood College next year, while Ray Moreno will be attending Onondaga Community College. Despite only two returning players from last year\u2019s lineup, however, there are some promising young players coming in from Northport\u2019s junior varsity team. \u201cOur junior varsity team had a great season last year,\u201d said Coach Lynch. \u201cAlong with our returning seniors, some of the juniors that had great JV seasons. These were pitcher Jayden Paranandi (\u201823), outfielder\/pitcher Aidan Bisson (\u201823), outfielder Dominic Tetta (\u201823), catcher\/infielder John Dwyer (\u201823), outfielder\/pitcher Michael Lombardo (\u201823), along with several others. There have also been a few sophomores that have looked good in the off season. Who knows; we may even take a look at a freshman to help our team this year.\u201d Coach Lynch himself is a 21-year veteran of baseball and is entering his fourth year as head varsity coach at Northport. Lynch brings the experience to really make this team into something special. \u201cWe will have to count on some of our younger guys to compete at a high level and help fill the void of losing 17 seniors,” he said. \u201cWe will continue to focus on avoiding the big inning on defense, limiting our walks and errors, and having quality at bats at the plate.\u201d Coach Lynch feels that the entire league will be competitive and no opponent is to be overlooked. \u201cLeague 2 is as deep and as tough as they come,\u201d said Lynch. \u201cBut overall I think everyone is excited to get back out there and play a full regular season.\u201d Northport\u2019s opening day is set for March 29th. 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Northport played a great season in 2021. They finished with a 13-5 overall record, and made it to the playoffs. In the playoffs, they were able to defeat Smithtown East before ultimately losing to the county champs in Huntington. That is in Northport\u2019s rear view mirror now, however; most of last year\u2019s team graduated. \u201cWe graduated 17 seniors last year,\u201d said Coach Lynch. \u201cIncluding our entire pitching staff led by All-County Liam Fodor and All-Leaguer’s Liam Darrigo and Jason Schwartz.\u201d In addition to those three, other star players Northport saw graduate include \u00a0All-League and Gold Glove winning centerfielder Dan Thompson and All-League outfielder Rocco Stola, All-League catcher Mike Catrone, and third baseman Will DeRiso.\u00a0 While these players will undoubtedly be missed, as mentioned above; this type of scenario is where a team has a breakout year. Coach Lynch feels confident that\u2019s exactly what will happen to his young and inexperienced team, especially with the two returning starters from 2021 who will now be leaders on the team. These two players are Rich Kershow (\u201822) and Ray Moreno (\u201822).\u00a0 \u201cIn my 20-plus years coaching I have never seen a harder worker than Richie,\u201d said Lynch. \u201cHe’s the first one out to the field and the last one to leave.\u00a0 He reminds me of my old college teammate Kevin Boles, who just took over as manager of the Syracuse Triple-A affiliate of the NY Mets. Nobody was going to outwork Bolesy, whether it was in the batting cage or the weight room. Richie has that same work ethic, he’s a switch-hitting catcher who will be counted on heavily to lead our inexperienced team this season. Shortstop Ray Moreno is our only other returning starter. Ray has been working hard all year long and will be a big part of our offense and defense.\u201d Rich Kershow will be attending Hood College next year, while Ray Moreno will be attending Onondaga Community College. Despite only two returning players from last year\u2019s lineup, however, there are some promising young players coming in from Northport\u2019s junior varsity team. \u201cOur junior varsity team had a great season last year,\u201d said Coach Lynch. \u201cAlong with our returning seniors, some of the juniors that had great JV seasons. These were pitcher Jayden Paranandi (\u201823), outfielder\/pitcher Aidan Bisson (\u201823), outfielder Dominic Tetta (\u201823), catcher\/infielder John Dwyer (\u201823), outfielder\/pitcher Michael Lombardo (\u201823), along with several others. There have also been a few sophomores that have looked good in the off season. Who knows; we may even take a look at a freshman to help our team this year.\u201d Coach Lynch himself is a 21-year veteran of baseball and is entering his fourth year as head varsity coach at Northport. Lynch brings the experience to really make this team into something special. \u201cWe will have to count on some of our younger guys to compete at a high level and help fill the void of losing 17 seniors,” he said. \u201cWe will continue to focus on avoiding the big inning on defense, limiting our walks and errors, and having quality at bats at the plate.\u201d Coach Lynch feels that the entire league will be competitive and no opponent is to be overlooked. \u201cLeague 2 is as deep and as tough as they come,\u201d said Lynch. \u201cBut overall I think everyone is excited to get back out there and play a full regular season.\u201d Northport\u2019s opening day is set for March 29th. 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