An Afternoon Trip To Billy Reed Field, Home of the Hillsborough High School, Big Red Baseball

A few weeks ago, I penned an article about Dwight Gooden. I believe he belongs in the National Baseball Hall of Fame in Cooperstown, NY. Cooperstown, NY is about 200 miles due north of Shea Stadium, where Gooden started for … Continue reading An Afternoon Trip To Billy Reed Field, Home of the Hillsborough High School, Big Red Baseball

A Tuesday Morning Trip To Tampa Tarpons, George Steinbrenner Field At NYY Complex

Last week, I was in Tampa, Florida for work (ABF Freight). During my stay, I discovered that the Tampa area has an abundance of baseball experiences including but not limited to a Major League franchise (Tampa Bay Rays), a Minor … Continue reading A Tuesday Morning Trip To Tampa Tarpons, George Steinbrenner Field At NYY Complex

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

The Incredible Baseball Journey of Newport Fifth Ward Little League’s Bill Mathews

One of the most interesting baseball fields in Rhode Island sits in Newport. It may not be where you are thinking of right now but I’ll guide you to it. It’s just passed the eclectic row of restaurants and bars, … Continue reading The Incredible Baseball Journey of Newport Fifth Ward Little League’s Bill Mathews

North Kingstown High School’s Chris Hess Continues Baseball Journey As Instructor With Boston Red Sox

As you may know from reading my baseball blogs, I am originally from and still live in North Kingstown. I attended North Kingstown High School and my sons have attended/are attending North Kingstown High School. I played for the NKHS … Continue reading North Kingstown High School’s Chris Hess Continues Baseball Journey As Instructor With Boston Red Sox

RI Rays Golf Tournament To Help Fund “The Road to Ft. Myers”

The Rhode Island Rays are an AAU charter baseball team with divisions from 9U to 14U. Over the many years of covering RI AAU Baseball, I have gotten to know some of the outstanding coaches and talented players who are … Continue reading RI Rays Golf Tournament To Help Fund “The Road to Ft. Myers”