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

Celebrating A Busy Weekend Of Rhode Island Baseball Champions

Ok, show of hands, how many of you have said “is it hot enough out there?” to someone recently. The record heat and current heat wave throughout the Northeast could be felt at tournaments and festivals from Martha’s Vineyard, MA to Freehold, NJ to Bristol, CT and up to Rhode Island College, Johnson and Wales, Roger Williams Park Zoo and beyond. Players, coaches, families – I commend you for not only tackling the heat and humidity and impressive competition, but also for representing Rhode Island baseball on the local and national scenes this weekend. Here is a recap of just … Continue reading Celebrating A Busy Weekend Of Rhode Island Baseball Champions

2022 NEAAU Baseball Summer Blast Tournament Schedules, Teams Revealed

I received a message and link yesterday from NEAAU and RI Ray’s Mike Giard regarding an upcoming AAU Tournament here in Rhode Island. The 2022 AAU Baseball Summer Blast Tournament, according to Mike, will take place the weekend of August … Continue reading 2022 NEAAU Baseball Summer Blast Tournament Schedules, Teams Revealed

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

Bulldogs, Mariners, Hawks, Skippers, Lake Monsters, Sea Unicorns – A Weekend Full of Rhode Island Baseball Experiences

Happy Monday everyone. I hope everyone had a fantastic Father’s Day Weekend. It was another busy weekend of baseball from Little Leagues to High Schools to Summer Baseball to Amateur Leagues. Rhode Island American Legion and Connie Mack teams as … Continue reading Bulldogs, Mariners, Hawks, Skippers, Lake Monsters, Sea Unicorns – A Weekend Full of Rhode Island Baseball Experiences

Friday Morning Baseball in Bristol Featuring North Kingstown vs Mt. Hope High School

Admittedly, because of my work schedule, I do not get to attend as many baseball games during the work week (Monday through Friday) as I would like to. Most middle and high school baseball teams tend to play in the … Continue reading Friday Morning Baseball in Bristol Featuring North Kingstown vs Mt. Hope High School

Mackerel Cove Clamshells, Fans Toss No-Hitter In Calamari League Opener

This past January, I was heading down to Connecticut to attend the World Baseball Coaches’ Convention. It was a Saturday morning, January 15th to be exact, and I left my home in North Kingstown with a clean notebook, a large … Continue reading Mackerel Cove Clamshells, Fans Toss No-Hitter In Calamari League Opener

If You Want To Compete for Championships, You Need A Strong B-A-S-E, Part 4 – Evan Beattie

For a little over a decade now, four North Kingstown student athletes, collectively, have distinguished themselves as champions on a number of different levels. Champions in the community volunteering. Champions in the classroom. Champions in multiple sports – baseball, hockey, … Continue reading If You Want To Compete for Championships, You Need A Strong B-A-S-E, Part 4 – Evan Beattie

If You Want To Compete for Championships, You Need A Strong B-A-S-E, Part 3 – Brady Spitzer

For a little over a decade now, four North Kingstown student athletes, collectively, have distinguished themselves as champions on a number of different levels. Champions in the community volunteering. Champions in the classroom. Champions in multiple sports – baseball, hockey, … Continue reading If You Want To Compete for Championships, You Need A Strong B-A-S-E, Part 3 – Brady Spitzer

If You Want To Compete for Championships, You Need A Strong B-A-S-E, Part 2 – Andrew Ciarniello

For a little over a decade now, four North Kingstown student athletes, collectively, have distinguished themselves as champions on a number of different levels. Champions in the community volunteering. Champions in the classroom. Champions in multiple sports – baseball, hockey, … Continue reading If You Want To Compete for Championships, You Need A Strong B-A-S-E, Part 2 – Andrew Ciarniello