Sean Keys
How Are the Local Players Performing in Pro Ball?
by Chris Donnelly and Vin Messana Logan O’Hoppe (Los Angeles Angels, MLB) O’Hoppe has emerged as an everyday catcher for the Los Angels Angels after being traded for Brandon Marsh in 2022. After starting off hot in March/April, slashing .270/.301/.551, he wasn’t able to get back to form, ending the season slashing .213/.258/.371. O’Hoppe still has the tools to be an All-Star catcher, as he ranks in the 72nd percentile in hard-hit rate and the 83rd percentile in barrel rate. O’Hoppe is a strong bounce-back candidate. Ramon Laureano (San Diego Padres, MLB) Laureano was able to put together his strongest season since 2019 as he posted a .854 OPS in 132 games. Starting the season with the Orioles Laureano was one of the biggest bats on the market at the deadline as he ended the season on the P...
Team Red and Team Blue Tie in the HCBL’s 10th Annual All-Star Game
by Andrew Barbieri Ty Gilligan is our Muddy Locker Player of the Game. pic.twitter.com/iUwPSItJ2v — Axcess Baseball LI (@axcessbaseball) July 15, 2023 For the first time in the history of the All-Star Game the two teams tied with the score being 9-9. With 6 teams in the league, Team Red comprised of the best players from Shelter Island, South Shore, and Westhampton while Team Blue carried the best players from Southampton, Sag Harbor, and North Fork. Team Red jumped out early in the 2nd inning with a 7-spot to get themselves off and running. Sean Keys, Matt Torres, and Jack Halloran all singled to setup their Aviator teammate Luke Mistone to drive in with a 2-run single. Later on after a couple of runs scored, another Aviator Ethan Guerra drilled a 3-run homer to make it 7-0. Guerra is 2n...
Harborfields Enters 2022 Coming Off County Championship Appearance
By Thomas Cregan Harborfields head coach Casey Sturm is looking to pickup right where they left off in 2021 and make another run at the County Championship in 2022. They embarked on a fantastic run in 2021 posting a 13-8 regular season record propelling them into the postseason. They would ride the wave until a close game in which they were ultimately defeated by East Islip in the County Championship. Coach Casey Sturm was incredibly proud of his group’s performance despite the loss. They had a great core group of players that had long been in the program who came together to make a tremendous run to the championship. Sturm described it as “truly a special run, and one of the most fun years that I have ever coached, that was an incredibly resilient group that always remained competit...
Even After Graduating Impactful Class in 2020, Harborfields Still Appears Prime for Playoff Run
Entering 2020, Harborfields was in as good of shape as any team in Class A. They were loaded with top-tier talent at key positions including a loaded pitching staff. After three straight seasons of first-round postseason exits, they appeared like a safe bet to change that. The cancellation of the high school season did not do them any favors, especially graduating catcher Anthony Madigan, RHP Jack Greco and LHP Corey Phelan. The latter is now a professional pitcher in the Philadelphia Phillies system after signing in August. The signing did not just catch me by surprise, but his own head coach. “It took me by surprise as well, in a good sense,” said Casey Sturm. “He came so far in just a few years since he got to us in high school. He looked great going into last season b...
MVP Beast Captures the 18U Northeast Elite On a Wild Walk-off
by Ethan Berch Axcess Repoter Ethan Berch (@eberch5) gets a word with the winning coach after a championship win! pic.twitter.com/0TwSCawulU — Axcess Baseball LI (@axcessbaseball) October 19, 2020 When you get a championship match up of Body Armor Titans and the MVP Beast, you just know we are in store for a good one. At Baseball Heaven, the Titans took on the Beast in a Championship game under the bright lights in Yapank. Matt Canizares got the start for the Beast. Matt had his velocity up early and was looking very good throughout his start. The Titans struck first when Colin Ross drove home the game’s first run with an RBI groundout to get the Titans up early. St. John’s-commit Kyle Chase was the starter for the Titans and he also on his game. Kyle touched 89 mph in the firs...
Harborfields Poised For a Playoff Run
After three straight seasons of first-round postseason losses, Harborfields appears ready to break through. Coach Casey Sturm says they “are ready to change that.” He will go to battle in League 5 with a roster filled with high-end players. He stated that outside of 2018, “this is probably the most talented team we’ve had, but at the end of the day you’ve gotta play.” The strength of the team is certainly the starting rotation. They return four capable pitchers, led by New York Tech-commit Jack Greco. He is entering his fourth year of varsity baseball and is one of the top pitchers on Long Island. “He has grown leaps & bounds each year,” said Sturm. “Last year was probably his best year. He can basically do whatever is necessary ...
Fueled by Painful Playoff Ending and a Strong Young Core, Harborfields Ready to Make Noise
Making the playoffs with three starting freshman is no small task for any team. That doesn’t mean it can’t have a painful ending, though. Just ask Harborfields Head Coach Casey Sturm, who watched his young team reach the postseason with a .500 record. They led 3-2 in the 7th inning with ace Jack Greco on the hill to slam the door. Robert Iadanza, however, had other plans. He hit a walk-off, two-strike grand slam to cap the 6-3 comeback victory for East Islip to end Harborfields’ season. “It was a painful way to go out,” said Sturm. “But I think that’s what’s motivating this group, it’s hard to replace 11 seniors, but their contribution to the program will help guide the up-and-coming crop of players,” he added. Leading the pack is...
