Steve Laurino
Carle Place Baseball Eyes Back-to-Back Class B County Titles
Special thanks to Metamorphosis Landscape Design for sponsoring this year’s series by Ryan Manno The message from head coach Steve Laurino is clear: the goal is another county championship. After capturing their first Class B title since 2003 last season, the Carle Place Frogs aren’t satisfied with making history once. They want to do it again. Last year’s 18-7 campaign ended with the Frogs on top, but it also reinforced how demanding playoff baseball can be. Laurino emphasized the importance of staying healthy and mentally sharp through a long season. Facing the same opponents six or seven times, seeing the same pitchers, and handling the physical toll of postseason play taught this group that talent alone isn’t enough. Maintaining focus and discipline deep into the playoffs is now ...
Carle Place Baseball Aims for Championship Glory in 2025
Special thanks to Metamorphosis Landscape Design for sponsoring this year’s series by Adrianna Armani After a strong showing in 2024 that saw the Carle Place baseball team reach the county semifinals, head coach Steve Laurino believes his squad is poised for a championship run this season. With a talented core of returning players and a rigorous offseason training program, the Frogs are determined to bring home their first county title in 22 years. Carle Place pushed Wheatley to three games in last season’s semi finals before falling short. Wheatley ultimately went on to win the County and Long Island championships. However, Laurino sees that playoff battle as a key stepping stone for his team. “We had a lot of young players step up last year, and the good news is most of them are ba...
