Rhode Island Host Families Wave Good-Bye To Summer Baseball League Family Members

A typical roster on a typical summer collegiate baseball league, pick any league in any state, has players from other states playing away from home all summer long. Players travel from Santa Cruz, California to play in Wakefield, RI. Players from Cumberland, RI play in Coral Gables, FL. Players from Maine and Missouri and Michigan play in Newport, RI. And where do these out of state players live during the summer months so they can play summer collegiate baseball? With a host family, a local family who provides a home, a bed, and a family experience that creates lifelong friendships … Continue reading Rhode Island Host Families Wave Good-Bye To Summer Baseball League Family Members

The “Thanks A Million, Buck” Campaign To Enrich Baseball History And Honor A Baseball Legend

On most nights during the week, I listen to the radio broadcast of Boston Red Sox Baseball at work or on the car ride home or sitting on my deck. Every game features a pre-game show which offers a variety of things – pitching matchups, injury reports, playoff trending reports, and so on. When the Red Sox are on the road, the team of broadcasters typically get into the communities and culture of the visiting city and report on these events on the pre-game as well. This week, the Red Sox traveled to Kansas City to face the KC Royals. … Continue reading The “Thanks A Million, Buck” Campaign To Enrich Baseball History And Honor A Baseball Legend

Rhode Island Baseball Tournaments, Summer Camps, 2023 AAU Tryouts, and A Potential MLB Draftee

This past July 4th weekend was buzzing with baseball news that stretched from Cimalore Field to Cardines Field to Nashville, Tennessee. Parents, coaches, players, fans, and the Rhode Island Baseball Community were spread out all over Rhode Island and parts … Continue reading Rhode Island Baseball Tournaments, Summer Camps, 2023 AAU Tryouts, and A Potential MLB Draftee

Where Should I Play Rhode Island High School Baseball – A Public vs Private School Dialogue

Good morning and Happy July, 2022 everyone. I hope everyone in the Rhode Island Baseball Community has a happy, safe, and enjoyable 4th of July weekend. There is a ton of baseball on the schedule for this upcoming weekend, including … Continue reading Where Should I Play Rhode Island High School Baseball – A Public vs Private School Dialogue

North Kingstown, Old Dominion University’s Henry Hersum – A Baseball Journey Back To The Mound

Henry Hersum is a Rhode Island baseball player I have followed and written about for a few years now. Henry played for Wickford Little League with my oldest son and I have stayed in contact with the Hersum family over … Continue reading North Kingstown, Old Dominion University’s Henry Hersum – A Baseball Journey Back To The Mound

Upcoming Rhode Island Baseball Summer Camps, Prospect Clinics, One On One Instructional Opportunities

Is it Summer yet? The weather sure feels like summer. The Ocean State Waves and Newport Gulls are playing, that feels like summer. Schools are honoring seniors and families with graduation ceremonies, that feels like summer. So, it must be … Continue reading Upcoming Rhode Island Baseball Summer Camps, Prospect Clinics, One On One Instructional Opportunities

2022 Ocean State Waves Profile – Assistant General Manager Carley Bauckham

This past Winter and Spring, I have had the great opportunity to work with the Ocean State Waves on profiling their amazing player roster for the upcoming 2022 New England Collegiate Baseball League season. Some of the top collegiate baseball … Continue reading 2022 Ocean State Waves Profile – Assistant General Manager Carley Bauckham

Anchor Sports Open House Saturday April 16th

April is an amazing time of year for Rhode Island baseball and I look forward to attending as many games and events as I can. Lucky for me, I have an incredible network of Rhode Island baseball community members who … Continue reading Anchor Sports Open House Saturday April 16th

Cranston West Southpaw, Professional Baseball Player, Coach Joe Nicolace Available For Lessons

I received an email yesterday from Cranston West High School standout, professional baseball player, now Stonehill College Pitching Coach Joe Nicolace. Joe emailed me to introduce himself and tell me about his baseball journey, which includes time with Nichols College, … Continue reading Cranston West Southpaw, Professional Baseball Player, Coach Joe Nicolace Available For Lessons

Big Announcement From The Pawtucket Slaterettes – A Complex Of Our Own

I was reading through my Rhode Island Community social media pages this morning and came upon a big announcement. Here is more from the Instagram post by the Pawtucket Slaterettes: “We are making the move to a complex of our … Continue reading Big Announcement From The Pawtucket Slaterettes – A Complex Of Our Own