2022 NCAA Division III Baseball Tournament Puts Rhode Island Schools, Players on National Stage

The 2022 NCAA Division III Baseball Tournament starts today all over the USA in cities like Lynchburg, VA and Brockport, NY and Marietta, GA. Automatic bids were handed out to the respective Division III conference champions and a selection committee awarded spots to several other deserving schools to complete this bracket below and for a chance at a Division III National Championship: And there is a ton of light shining brightly on several Rhode Island schools as well as players from Rhode Island competing for schools around New England. Johnson and Wales University, Providence received an automatic bid for winning … Continue reading 2022 NCAA Division III Baseball Tournament Puts Rhode Island Schools, Players on National Stage

RIIL Baseball Championships Spring 2022 – State Championship Brackets

According to the Rhode Island Interscholastic League (RIIL) baseball page, there are about 10 days left in the 2022 Spring Varsity Baseball season. The 2022 baseball season started on scheduled (minus a few rain delays) and teams have been competing … Continue reading RIIL Baseball Championships Spring 2022 – State Championship Brackets

Summer Baseball Tournament Update – 2022 Joe Charette Memorial Tournament Hosted By Chariho Little League

It was great to hear from Chariho Little League’s Chris Charette this week and read his big announcement. Here is more from Chris: Chariho Little League is excited to announce the dates for the 2022 Joe Charette Memorial Tournament. We … Continue reading Summer Baseball Tournament Update – 2022 Joe Charette Memorial Tournament Hosted By Chariho Little League

RIPCOA Posts Rhode Island Middle School Baseball Schedule, Standings, Playoff Bracket

The Rhode Island Principal’s Committee On Athletics (RIPCOA) has a brand new website in 2022 and has recently updated their baseball page. This page includes the current schedule of games for the 4 Divisions (Northern, Eastern, Southern, Central) as well … Continue reading RIPCOA Posts Rhode Island Middle School Baseball Schedule, Standings, Playoff Bracket

Somewhere In The Crowd – A Mother’s Day Tribute To The Rhode Island Baseball Mom

Somewhere in the crowd, the mother of the pitcher on the mound, his team up 1 run with runners on second and third, 2 outs, 7th inning, partially shields her face while her son throws a 3-2 pitch to the … Continue reading Somewhere In The Crowd – A Mother’s Day Tribute To The Rhode Island Baseball Mom

The Rhode Island Baseball Community Loses A Legend – Coventry Baseball Coach Jim Spearman

Some sad news to start your weekend everyone. I received an email from Coventry’s Tracey Colucci this morning informing me of the passing of James Joseph “Jim” Spearman. Spearman was a fixture in Coventry baseball as a coach, as a … Continue reading The Rhode Island Baseball Community Loses A Legend – Coventry Baseball Coach Jim Spearman

Help Support SnapDragon Baseball In Upcoming Cornhole Tournaments

A few days back, I posted an article about how some of Rhode Island’s Little League organizations were raising important funds through fundraising efforts. These youth sports organizations plan on hosting fundraising events like home run derby, raffles for major … Continue reading Help Support SnapDragon Baseball In Upcoming Cornhole Tournaments

Rhode Island Little League Fundraisers And Special Events In March

I love seeing social media posts from all of my Rhode Island Baseball Community members. I especially love reading and learning more about local fundraising efforts to support youth sports leagues, like Little League here in Rhode Island. Fundraising is … Continue reading Rhode Island Little League Fundraisers And Special Events In March

East Providence’s Keith Grant On What You Need To Know About Your Next Showcase Event

The baseball journey of the Rhode Island scholastic athlete can be as varied as the current weather situation we experienced in February and March. Some players go the recreational route through Little League and Cal Ripken. Then perhaps graduate into … Continue reading East Providence’s Keith Grant On What You Need To Know About Your Next Showcase Event

Celebrating 50 Years As A Baseball Fan – The 1972 Rhode Island Baseball Experiences

This past month (February) I celebrated my 50th birthday. You may or may not have seen my business card which touts that I have been “promoting Rhode Island baseball since 1972.” I love the history of the game of baseball … Continue reading Celebrating 50 Years As A Baseball Fan – The 1972 Rhode Island Baseball Experiences