Just thought I would pass along this Facebook post from our friends at the Ocean State Waves Baseball Club.  Please read below from their PR department: “Waves & Whalers Opening Day Party Monday June 4th from 6-9 pm Ride the Wave into Opening Day hosted by Whaler’s Brewing in Wakefield. Join the 2018 Waves the night before Opening Day from 6-9 pm to meet the team, sample a few beers, eat some great food, bid on awesome auction items and enjoy Mixx 99.3 DJ Double G. Mixx 99.3 will be providing all of the music for the evening courtesy of … Continue reading Waves and Whalers Opening Day Party

Being a Boston Red Sox fan since birth, I have grown up to despise the New York Yankees. However, despite this, one player always stood out above the rivalry whom I admired as much as any other player on either team, and any player whom I have ever seen play baseball.  Derek Jeter.  Why? His baseball IQ was the highest I have ever witnessed.  That fact always impressed me.  Jeter was always in best possible fielding position, made the easy plays, made the spectacular plays, made his teammates better by being in the right place at the right time, more … Continue reading How to Develop Exceptional Baseball IQ In Youth Baseball

The Earth Day Campaign for 2018 is “End Plastic Pollution.”  It is a very important campaign, especially here in Rhode Island, where our beaches, our nature paths, our baseball fields are often littered with plastic.  So, what can we do as a state, as a baseball community, as an individual to help end plastic pollution?  Here is one simple way to make a difference. Store purchased plastic bottles of water, sports drinks, food containers, and more often wind up in the trash or not deposited into proper recycling bins.  Consider filling up a reusable water bottle with water or your … Continue reading How Baseball Players Can Aid Earth Day Campaign to End Plastic Pollution

Opening Day ceremonies have been a tradition for baseball leagues from Little League to the Majors for as long as baseball has been played. A parade through town, the national anthem played for all to stand and respect the American flag, a ceremonial first pitch, fans and families cheering players with vibrant enthusiasm, players with a brand new game jersey and hat just brimming with anticipation and excitement to start the season. After months of planning and on the most incredible weather day we have seen in weeks, the North Kingstown Wickford Little League’s Opening Day ceremonies finally took place on Saturday, … Continue reading One Town Came To Cheer One League – North Kingstown Wickford LL

As of January 1, 2018 a new bat standard was implemented by Little League baseball. This new bat standard was first introduced to league commissioners in the summer of 2017, with tons of great information available at league meetings, online discussions, and via the official website of Little League baseball, www.littleleague.org. If you are a youth playing Little League baseball this spring, you have already been advised that the bat you used in 2017 will not longer be allowed. Here is my rational behind the rule change. Youth sports is a fantastic way to get kids involved in a wide range … Continue reading Little League Baseball Taking a Huge Swing at Safety for 2018

For the past 4 years, I have seen tremendous success and popularity of the Ocean State Waves baseball club here in Southern Rhode Island.  The Ocean State Waves are a baseball organization based in Wakefield and are part of the New England College Baseball League.  Major college baseball players from Rhode Island, Florida, Tennessee, even California will be playing for the Waves this summer.  Many of these collegiate players will go onto professional careers in baseball, some as early as next season.  The baseball experience is incredible for fans, the players, and the communities of Wakefield and South Kingstown. One … Continue reading Becoming A Host Family for the Ocean State Waves

Todd Mascena, our league Vice President, has set up an online store for North Kingstown Wickford Little League apparel. I checked out the store this morning and it looks incredible. Click on this link –North Kingstown/Wickford Little League – to be directed to the new and amazing online store for all things North Kingstown/Wickford Little League – hoodies, backpacks, shorts, t-shirts, and more. Men’s, Women’s, Youth sizes available. No minimum orders and items will get shipped direct to your home or business. Plus, a portion of sales goes to North Kingstown Wickford Little League to help fund our league events, All … Continue reading North Kingstown/Wickford Little League Announces New Online Store

The Rhode Island Baseball Experience is a site dedicated to promoting the game of baseball here in Rhode Island.  My goal is to publish positive stories about players, leagues, managers, volunteers, and events that showcase how special Rhode Island baseball is.  Baseball and Rhode Island have a rich tradition and I look forward to sharing my stories and those of others here with you on The RIBBE, The Rhode Island Baseball Experience.   Continue reading The Journey Begins