RHODE ISLAND’S GREGORY FLEURY SELECTED FOR 15TH ANNUAL WORLD POWER SHOWCASE HOME RUN DERBY

I am so thrilled to share this news and press release with the Rhode Island Baseball Community. Narragansett’s Gregory Fleury has been selected to represent Rhode Island in the 15th Annual World Power Showcase Home Run Derby next month. Here is the official press release and Gregory’s player profile, courtesy of the Fleury Family: For Immediate Release: 10/06/2022The 15th Annual World POWER SHOWCASE Home Run Derby and All-American Classic is being held in Miami at the Loan Depot park – from November 19th through the 23rd. The event features the most prolific amateur players from around the country/world and provides the perfect … Continue reading RHODE ISLAND’S GREGORY FLEURY SELECTED FOR 15TH ANNUAL WORLD POWER SHOWCASE HOME RUN DERBY

Weekend Update – Fall Classic, Scott Grace, Battle of the Badge, Island Baseball Championship

Happy First Weekend of Fall everyone. I hope you found the sweatshirts and blankets and handwarmers and are ready to head out to see some awesome baseball games this weekend here in Rhode Island. The summer sun and 90° temperatures of June, July, and August are now in the rear view mirror and we can all look forward to those crisp Autumn 48° mornings there on the bleachers of some of Rhode Island’s best baseball fields. The sun is shining brightly this morning out of my window, which is closed shut (it is actually 48° this am) and here is … Continue reading Weekend Update – Fall Classic, Scott Grace, Battle of the Badge, Island Baseball Championship

The Best Rhode Island High School Baseball Team Since 1972 Project Down to Five Teams

Saturdays in September mean cooler temperatures, college football games on TV, fall colors in the trees in my yard, and taking those last few dips in the pool or at the beach. And for me personally, Saturdays in September also mean updating my bracket to determine who the Rhode Island Baseball Community thinks is the Best Rhode Island High School Baseball Team since 1972. This week, we had 10 “matchups” featuring RIHS baseball teams from as far back as 1982 and as recent as 2021. Fans were asked to select a “winner” between two teams and place their vote via … Continue reading The Best Rhode Island High School Baseball Team Since 1972 Project Down to Five Teams

Rumford Little League Proud To Host Another Successful Wounded Warrior Tournament

I read this incredibly inspiring post in my Facebook group page “Something Off” this week from Rumford Little League President Eddie Wencis and wanted to share it with you. Rumford Little League, in addition to providing excellent youth baseball programs every year since 1951, also hosts post Spring, post District All Star tournaments at their baseball complex. The Scott Grace and the Wounded Warrior Tournaments require a ton of community support, volunteers, and hard work to manage every year. And every year, these tournaments hosted and run by Rumford Little League are some of the best attended and most memorable … Continue reading Rumford Little League Proud To Host Another Successful Wounded Warrior Tournament

Grab Your Glove And Let’s Catch Up On Some Rhode Island Baseball News

Good Tuesday morning to everyone in the Rhode Island Baseball Community. I hope everyone had a pleasant and safe Labor Day Weekend. The rain, which was seemingly stored somewhere in Mother Nature’s pantry since June, was released all at once yesterday around 11am. Most of Rhode Island collegiate students as well as elementary, middle, and high school students are or have been returning to schools. In fact, a North Kingstown School Bus is pulling up to my street as I write this to pickup first year NKHS students. I have an NKHS student that drives to school and is entering … Continue reading Grab Your Glove And Let’s Catch Up On Some Rhode Island Baseball News

Round 1 – Best Rhode Island High School Baseball Team Since 1972 Tournament

Happy Saturday and Labor Day Weekend everyone. As promised, today is the first day and first round of “games” in my Best Rhode Island High School Baseball Team since 1972 Project. Below, you will find 10 matchups of teams selected … Continue reading Round 1 – Best Rhode Island High School Baseball Team Since 1972 Tournament

The Eye Black Will Fade But The Memories Will Last Forever

Huge thank you to the entire Rhode Island Baseball Community for sharing your tournament updates, your game photos, your team pictures, your ups and downs and bunts and homers and strikeouts all summer long. Ok, I know its still summer … Continue reading The Eye Black Will Fade But The Memories Will Last Forever

2022 Joe Charette Memorial 10U Tournament Weekend Recap

The 2022 Joe Charette Memorial Tournament is two weeks of 10U and 12U baseball competition here in Rhode Island. This past week, the 10U teams competed in pool play during the week, were seeded 1 through 8 for the weekend games, then played in a single elimination bracket of games at Dow Field, home of Chariho Little League. Tournament founder and director Chris Charette was there for every pitch this weekend and emailed me this update and set of photos from a very successful 10U Joe Charette Memorial Tournament: Saturday 8/20/22   Bracket Play Rumford 2 – Narragansett 0 Rumford was … Continue reading 2022 Joe Charette Memorial 10U Tournament Weekend Recap

Rhode Island Teams Head To Cooperstown Dreams Park For A Memorable Baseball Experience

Last fall, I had the great fortune to “stumble” upon the Cooperstown Dream Park in Cooperstown, NY. I was staying in the area doing a story on Rhode Island players who have a connection with the National Baseball Hall of Fame in Cooperstown. One night I decided to find the Hall of Fame without the benefit of a map or GPS, choosing to let my baseball tracking system (BTS) guide me to the village and museum. I got lost and went the wrong way, or did I? On my left, I discovered a park that I had only seen in … Continue reading Rhode Island Teams Head To Cooperstown Dreams Park For A Memorable Baseball Experience

2022 Joe Charette Memorial Tournament 10U Pool Play Starts Today

The 2022 Joe Charette Memorial Tournament, a two week exciting baseball event featuring 10U and 12U teams, begins today. The 10U division will play this week followed by the 12U division which will start play the week of the 22nd. The tournament starts with pool play at various home fields of the tournament entries throughout Rhode Island. Then, the weekend series of games shifts to Dow Field, home of Chariho Little League. Here is the tentative schedule for this week’s 10U Joe Charette Memorial Tournament: As you can see from the schedule above, teams play 2 games this week to … Continue reading 2022 Joe Charette Memorial Tournament 10U Pool Play Starts Today