Hats are a standard issue piece of equipment for baseball players of all ages. Hats serve so many useful purposes – marketing, blocking out the sun, keeping the hair out of your face, team building. According to the internet, which is never inaccurate (tongue in cheek), National Hat […]
This past Sunday, I visited Johnston’s Northeast Baseball Facility, which is located at 775 Hartford Avenue. I have been reading about Northeast Reds Baseball for some time now via social media, checking out instructor’s posts, and so I was eager to check out the facility first hand. Northeast’s […]
It was a fairly cold day weather wise when I arrived at Cranston’s Bain Middle School on Wednesday. And as it turned out, it was one of the darkest days in United States history because of events happening in Washington DC, unbeknownst to me at the time of […]
If you have children who have participated in youth sports, like baseball, you probably have amassed a collection of post season awards. Perhaps your local youth baseball organization purchased trophies with your son or daughter’s name engraved into the base and a catcher/batter scene. Or, your league could […]
Newport, Rhode Island is an American history buff’s dream city to explore. Newport, in my opinion, has always embraced the historical aspect of their city – the Mansions with all of their grandeur and rich history, St. Mary’s Church where John F. Kennedy and Jacqueline Bouvier exchanged wedding […]
First off, Happy New Year to everyone in my Rhode Island Baseball Community!!! I hope 2021 brings you and your family much happiness and joy. Ok, so leagues here in Rhode Island are opening up registration for the Spring 2021 season. Your son or daughter was born on […]
In the fall of 1990, I along with fifty or so 18-22 year old baseball players tried out for the Springfield College baseball team. I remember seeing a familiar face or two, one of them being Bobby Bigelli from Johnston High School, whom I had just played against […]
“Do your best Ang, that’s all we can ask of you and that’s all you can ask of yourself,” said Alvin Danger as he pulled up to Prospect Field. “I’m going to be thinking of you whiffing those loud mouths and,” Alvin paused for a second before saying […]
Larry Ferguson was drafted in the 14th Round by the Texas Rangers after his sophomore year at State. State was a powerhouse in the Appalachian Conference and Larry pitched well enough to get some regional and spotty national attention. Many in Westfield applauded his accomplishments on the mound […]
Here are a few photos from these “big” fields, all of which are amazing and filled every Spring, Summer, and Fall with talented Rhode Island and traveling baseball players. Which field keeps the ball in the park the best? Which field has been known to have fans saying […]
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