Suffolk baseball team-by-team preview

LEAGUE I

BRENTWOOD INDIANS

Coach: Rich Gonzalez

2018 record: 9-11

Key Players

Julian Almonte, P/OF, 6-3, 185, Sr.

Dallas Crespo, OF/INF/P, 5-2, 195, Jr.

Oscar Fajardo, INF, 6-0, 200, Sr.

Rob Figueroa, INF/P, 6-1, 170, Sr.

Jayson Lopez, OF/P, 5-10, 165, So.

Alex Rivas, OF/P, 5-10, 175, Sr.

CENTRAL ISLIP MUSKETEERS

Coach: Joe Hennie

2018 record: 0-20

Key Players

Jason Bermudez, P, 5-8, 150, Jr.

Anthony Falco, OF, 6-0, 170, Sr.

Dylan Grabowski, SS, 5-7, 175, Sr.

Hank Shepherd, 2B, 5-6, 165, Jr.

FLOYD COLONIALS

Coach: Keith Kobasiuk

2018 record: 6-14

Key Players

Vance Carlo, IF, 5-11, 165, Sr.

Anthony Currao, P, 6-1, 165, Sr.

Nick LoMonaco, CF, 5-9, 170, Sr.

Vinny Lyons, P, 5-10, 180, Sr.

AJ Verga, P/OF, 5-11, 195, Sr.

Tom Verga, IF, 6-0, 195, Jr.

LONGWOOD LIONS

Coach: Ryan McSherry

2018 record: 15-5

Key Players

Jake Dannenberg, P/2B, 6-0, 175, Sr.

Matt Encizo, OF/IF, 5-10, 165, Sr.

Dan Gargano, P/OF, 6-2, 160, Sr.

Jose Matos, SS/C, 5-7, 185, Sr.

Steven Murphy, P, 5-11, 170, Sr.

Kyle Rausch, CF, 6-0, 195, Sr.

PATCHOGUE-MEDFORD RAIDERS

Coach: Anthony Frascogna

2018 record: 4-16

Key Players

Randall Alejo, P, 6-0, 185, Sr.

Phil Gerard, P/SS, 5-7, 160, Sr.

Tyree Jackson, CF, 5-10, 155, Fr.

Tyler Miller, 1B, 6-0, 195, Sr.

Frankie Murphy, P, 6-1, 175, Sr.

SACHEM EAST FLAMING ARROWS

Coach: Kevin Schnupp

2018 record: 15-7

Key Players

Roman Dorosh, P/CF, 6-1, 185, Sr.

Ryan Micheli, C/1B, 5-11, 70, Jr.

Andrew Oakland, 3B, 6-0, 170, Sr.

Rafe Schlesinger, P, 6-2, 165, So.

Don Willie, C/1B/P, 6-3, 205, Jr.

WARD MELVILLE PATRIOTS

Coach: Lou Petrucci

2018 record: 15-8

Key Players

Brady Doran, SS, 6-0, 175, Sr.

Ethan Farino, P/CF, 6-3, 192, Sr.

Matt Maurer, 2B, 5-11, 160, Sr.

Max Nielsen, P/DH, 6-0, 185, Sr.

LEAGUE II

BAY SHORE MARAUDERS

Coach: Mike Herbst

2018 record: 13-11

Key Players

Jason Ambos, OF, 5-10, 175, So.

Ryan Brewer, 1B/C/OF, 5-11, 180, Jr.

Anthony Frascogna, P, 5-8, 160, Sr.

Jaydon Morales, OF, 6-1, 180, Sr.

Joshuel Rodriguez, INF/P, 5-10, 190, Sr.

Tommy Secaira, SS/P, 5-9, 165, Sr.

COMMACK COUGARS

Coach: Bryan Bonin

2018 record: 20-6

Key Players

Sean Coveny, P/1B, Sr.

Jake Krzemienski, P/1B, Sr.

Tim McHugh, OF, Sr.

Pat McNelis, IF, Sr.

Drew Silverman, P/C, Sr.

CONNETQUOT T-BIRDS

Coach: Robert Burger

2018 record: 16-10

Key Players

Trevor Adamo, OF/P, 5-10, 175, Sr.

Matt Brown-Eiring, 3B/P, 6-1, 175, Jr.

Joe Savino, P, 6-4, 210, Sr.

Alex Ungar, SS/P, 6-2, 175, Jr.

Derek Yalon, OF/P, 5-10, 190, Sr.

Jared Yalon, 1B, 5-10, 190, Sr.

Joe Zimmerman, OF/DH, 5-11, 180, Sr.

LINDENHURST BULLDOGS

Coach: Rob Moore

2018 record: 11-9

Key Players

Mike Anderson, C, 5-5, 165, Sr.

JC Canobbio, OF, 5-9, 165, Sr.

Anthony Daniello, 3B, 6-0, 150, Sr.

Pete Manger, P, 6-3, 175, Sr.

Dominic Sarnicola, P/SS, 5-8, 150, Sr.

Justin Ventura, OF, 5-9, 180, Sr.

RIVERHEAD BLUE WAVES

Coach: Rob Maccone

2018 record: 3-17

Key Players

Chris Atkinson, INF/P, 5-9, 140, Sr.

Ethan Aube, INF/P, 5-10, 180, Jr.

Isaiah Barbieri, OF/P, 6-1, 160, Jr.

Colin Bendernagel, C/P, 5-9, 160, So.

Ben Cutrone, OF/P, 5-8, 140, Jr.

Nick Dejewski, P/INF, 5-10, 160, Sr.

SACHEM NORTH FLAMING ARROWS

Coach: Tom Gambino

2018 record: 11-11

Key Players

Frank Arena, OF, 5-10, 150, Sr.

Fred Forgione, 3B, 5-10, 195, Jr.

Lou LaRocco, P/1B, Sr.

Frank Letterese, OF, 6-2, 195, Sr.

Jake Pierre, 2B, 5-8, 165, Sr.

Connor Pietrowski, P/1B, 6-3, 195, Sr.

WHITMAN WILDCATS

Coach: Keith Barrett

2018 record: 10-10

Key Players

Ezequiel Clase, SS, 5-11, 170, Sr.

Jake Fullerton, P/1B, 6-2, 180, Jr.

Charles Hardwick, P/OF, 6-1, 185, Sr.

Ray Hoffman, P/INF, 5-9, 150, Jr.

Andrew Ledbetter, C/P, 5-11, 175, Jr.

Kyle Torcivia, P, 6-1, 170, Jr.

LEAGUE III

CENTEREACH COUGARS

Coach: Peter Cammarata

2018 record: 9-11

Key Players

Ryan DeCoursey, SS, 5-8, 170, Sr.

Ryan Manhke, 3B, 6-3, 190, Sr.

Robert Maina, 2B, 5-9, 210, Sr.

Jake Parisi, LF, 5-6, 155, Sr.

Liam Weber, CF, 5-8, 170, Sr.

COPIAGUE EAGLES

Coach: Bill Bennett

2018 record: 4-16

Key Players

Sean Abney, 3B/P, 5-11, 220, Sr.

Gregory Amparo, OF/P, 5-9, 145, Sr.

David Espinal, 2B, 5-7, 155, Sr.

Justin Marte, 2B, 5-8, 140, Sr.

Christian Ramirez, OF/P, 5-11, 165, Sr.

Esteban Sime, P, 5-11, 220, Sr.

HILLS EAST THUNDERBIRDS

Coach: Tim Belz

2018 record: 12-8

Key Players

Mike DeFillippo, 3B, 6-0, 190, Sr.

Nick Gavilla, OF/P, 5-9, 160, Sr.

Reis Henderson, SS/P, 5-10, 150, Sr.

Matt Kanyuk, C, 6-2, 175, Sr.

Steven Mariani, IF/P, 6-3, 185, Sr.

John Son, IF/P, 6-0, 180, Sr.

NEWFIELD WOLVERINES

Coach: Eric Joyner

2018 record: 15-5

Key Players

Chandler Giovinco, P/OF/SS, 6-3, 180, Sr.

Anthony Hernandez, IF, 5-7, 155, Jr.

Dylan Johnson, P/SS/3B, 6-2, 177, So.

Michael Manzolillo, CF/P, 5-9, 165, Sr

Michael Prisco, C/OF, 6-1, 205, Jr.

NORTHPORT TIGERS

Coach: Sean Lynch

2018 record: 8-12

Key Players

Larry Citrola, P/OF, 6-1, 170, Jr.

Trent Mayer, 3B, 6-2, 190, Sr.

Kevin Rooney, P, 6-0, 170, Sr.

Ben Stola, OF, 6-1, 185, Sr.

Colin Shashaty, OF, 5-8, 145, Jr.

SMITHTOWN WEST BULLS

Coach: Al Nucci

2018 record: 7-13

Key Players

Christian Amoruso, OF/P, 5-11, 170, Sr.

Brian Delaney, P, 6-3, 210, Sr.

Vinny Iannuzzi, C, 5-8, 160, Sr.

Brendan Kupka, P, 6-0, 170, Sr.

Erik Reuter, SS/P, 5-11, 165, Sr.

SMITHTOWN EAST BULLS

Coach: Ken Klee

2018 record: 19-4

Key Players

Doug Goodwin, P, 5-10, 210, Sr.

Justin Harvey, C, 5-10, 185, Sr.

Nick Harvey, SS/P, 5-10, 180, Sr.

Will Kennedy, P/1B, 6-2, 175 Sr.

Mike Storms, P, 5-3, 205, Sr.

Matt Tempone, C, 6-1, 22, Sr.

LEAGUE IV

BELLPORT CLIPPERS

Coach: Joe Murphy

2018 record: 10-10

Key Players

Tom Allocca, 1B/P, 5-8, 165, Sr.

Brennan Beatrice, 2B/P, 5-8, 140, Sr.

Max DiGiacomo, 3B/P, 5-7, 135, Sr.

Justin Mahler, C, 5-8, 155, Sr.

Andrew Veit, SS/P, 6-0, 155, Sr.

COMSEWOGUE WARRIORS

Coach: Joe Caltagirone

2018 record: 1-18

Key Players

Steven Dattoma, 3B/22, Jr.

Daniel Fernandez, P, Sr.

Nick Lopez, 2B/SS, Sr.

Alex Ocasio, C/1B, Sr.

Michael Sardi, P, Sr.

Devin Rooney, P, Sr.

DEER PARK FALCONS

Coach: Ryan Argenziano

2018 record: 11-10

Key Players

Brendan Eising, 1B/P, 5-9, 170, So.

Shane Hewlette, OF, 6-2, 180, Jr.

Nicholas Hofacker, INF/P, 5-10, 185, Jr.

Matthew Jacobs, SS/P, 5-10, 165, Jr.

Declan Quinn, P/1B, 6-1, 185, Jr.

Jordan Rios, OF/P, 6-2, 175, Sr.

HUNTINGTON BLUE DEVILS

Coach: William Harris

2018 record: 2-18

Key Players

Aidan Bender, P/3B, 5-10, 155, So.

Kyle Colleluori, CF/P, 5-8, 170, So.

Zach Gordon, P/OF, 6-3, 165, So.

Justin Italiano, 1B, 5-11, 165, Sr.

Elian Pimentel, P/C, 6-2, 200, Sr.

Chris Segreti, SS/P, 5-10, 150, So.

NORTH BABYLON BULLDOGS

Coach: Steve Corrado

2018 record: 14-10

Key Players

Nick Burke, INF/P, 6-1, 165, Sr.

Evan Christopher, SS/P, 5-11, 165, Sr.

Christian Fils-Aime, OF, 5-10, 170, Jr.

Nick Picataggio, INF/P, 5-0, 160, Jr.

Brian Primm, 1B/P, 6-0, 180, Sr.

Brett Schulteisz, OF/3B/P, 5-10, 165, Sr.

WEST ISLIP LIONS

Coach: Shawn Rush

2018 record: 25-3

Key Players

Jack Altieri, IF, 5-7, 150, Sr.

Brad Battaglini , IF/P, 6-0, 160, Jr.

Anthony Cinquemani, 1B/P, 6-4, 215, Sr.

Bobby DiCapua, OF/P, 6-0, 185, Jr.

Joe Donarumia , IF, 5-10, 150, Jr.

Mike LaDonna, IF/P, 5-11, 175, Sr.

LEAGUE V

EAST ISLIP REDMEN

Coach: Sal J. Ciampi

2018 record: 11-7

Key Players

Justin DeSane, 1B, 5-9, 170, Jr.

Joe Fragala, P, 6-1, 200, Sr.

Matt McHugh, P/OF, 5-10, 160, Sr.

Chris Palmer, P/DH, 6-4, 220, Sr.

Ryan Thomson, C, 5-10, 170, So.

EASTPORT-SOUTH MANOR SHARKS

Coach: Jimmy McGowan

2018 record: 20-7

Key Players

Anthony Gambino, OF, 6-1, 180, Sr.

Dylan Peck, CF, 6-0, 170, Sr.

Ben Robles, 1B, 6-1, 190, Jr.

Joe Sanguedolce, SS, 5-9, 155, Jr.

Connor Trace, C, 5-10, 160, Sr.

Trevor Zanderzuk, 2B, 5-9, 150, Jr.

HAUPPAUGE EAGLES

Coach: Josh Gutes

2018 record: 12-10

Key Players

Anthony Ferrara, SS, 5-10, 160, Sr.

Mike Knopf, OF/P, 6-0, 185, Sr.

Chris Leone, C, 5-9, 170, So.

Ryan Levenberg, P/OF, 5-9, 150, Jr.

Dan Lippmann, 2B, 5-8, 145, Sr.

HILLS WEST COLTS

Coach: Tom Migliozzi

2018 record: 16-7

Key Players

Mike Draskin, 3B/C, 5-11, 170, Sr.

Mike Freda, C, 5-10, 225, So.

Jared Goldstein, 2B/SS, 6-0, 175, So.

Andrew McDonald, OF, 5-10, 150, Sr.

Joe McDonald, OF, 5-10, 155, Sr.

Aidan Tornquist, P/OF, 5-11, 175, Sr.

KINGS PARK KINGSMEN

Coach: Mike Luzim

2018 record: 11-10

Key Players

Andrew Bianco, INF/P, 6-4, 205, Jr.

Johnny Dougherty, P, 5-1, 180, Jr.

Paul Gugliuzzo, C/INF, 6-1, 165, Jr.

Ray Moran, INF, 5-10, 165, Sr.

Derek Shreve, P, 6-2, 168, Sr.

Joe Tardino, INF, 5-11, 185, Jr.

WEST BABYLON EAGLES

Coach: Ryan Lynch

2018 record: 7-13

Key Players

Nick Baldassare, P/IF, 6-0, 180, Jr.

Jagger Feldman, P/C/IF, 5-8, 200, Jr.

Tyler Gamba, P/1B, 5-10, 205, Sr.

Cole Maucere, P/OF, 5-8, 155, So.

Jack Rankin, P/SS/3B, 6-3, 180, Jr.

LEAGUE VI

EAST HAMPTON BONACKERS

Coach: Vincent Alversa

2018 record: 3-5

Key Players

Elian Abreau, P/OF, 6-1, 185, Jr.

Jackson Baris, P/OF, 6-1, 190, Jr.

Austin Brown, 2B, 5-7, 150, Jr.

James Foster, C, 5-8, 180, Sr.

Tucker Genovesi, SS/OF/P, 5-8, 165, So.

Kurt Matthews, P/SS, 5-8, 170, Sr.

HARBORFIELDS TORNADOES

Coach: Casey Sturm

2018 record: 9-9

Key Players

Jack Greco, SS/OF, 5-11, 170, Jr.

Sean Keys, INF, 5-1, 180, So.

Anthony Madigan, C, 5-11, 170, Jr.

Ryan Steel, OF, 6-0, 175, So.

Matt Torres, INF, 5-11, 170, So.

Chris Miranda, OF/P, 6-0, 160, So.

ISLIP BUCCANEERS

Coach: R.J. Going

2018 record: 6-14

Key Players

Nicholas Classie, C, 5-8, 170, So.

John Delaney, SS/P, 6-0, 160, Sr.

William Martin, 3B/OF, 5-8, 155, Sr.

Jonathan Rivera, OF/P, 6-1, 175, Sr.

Connor Ruland, U, 5-8, 170, So.

Christopher Snyder, P, 6-1, 165, Sr.

ROCKY POINT EAGLES

Coach: Anthony Anzalone

2018 record: 20-6

Key Players

Alexander Bonacci, C, 5-7, 145, Sr.

Michael Gunning, SS, 5-11, 170, Sr.

Trey Miller, OF/P, 5-10, 160, Sr.

Rob Milopsky, 3/P, 5-10, 190, Sr.

SAYVILLE GOLDEN FLASHES

Coach: Joe Esposito

2018 record: 18-7

Key Players

Jack Davis, SS/2B, 5-8, 155, Sr.

John Gaconnier, C, 6-0, 175, Sr.

Evan Geffner, P/3B, 5-8, Sr.

Eric Foster P/OF, 6-0, 170, Sr.

Brock Murtha, SS/P, 6-0, 190, Jr.

Thomas Nielsen, CF, 5-8, 155, Sr.

WESTHAMPTON HURRICANES

Coach: Asa Grunewald

2018 record: 3-17

Key Players

Ryan Davis, P/1B, 6-1, 210, Sr.

Jason Floegel, OF/P, 6-0, 185, Sr.

Reily MacDonald, OF, 5-11, Sr.

Chris Mancuso, OF/DH, 5-9, 165, Sr.

Ryan Miller, P/OF, 5-10, 175, So.

Andy Wilcenski, P/1B, 6-5, 180, Jr.

LEAGUE VII

AMITYVILLE WARRIORS

Coach: Jack Zider

2018 record: 0-18

Key Players

Patrick Abate, C, 5-10, 170, Sr.

Bryan Canales, OF, 5-9, 155, Jr.

Trevor Grahn, CF/P, 5-10, 160, Sr.

Juan Reyes, IF, 6-0, 150, Sr.

Joey Slack, 1B, 6-0, 170, Jr.

Derek Willenbrock, P/IF, 5-11, 165, Sr.

BAYPORT-BLUE POINT PHANTOMS

Coach: Jim Moccio

2018 record: 12-11

Key Players

Max DeVore, OF, 5-11, 175, Sr.

Francesco Geraci, IF, 5-9, 210, Jr.

Mike Kiefer, SS/P, 6-2, 175, Sr.

Cameron Miller, IF, 5-8, 165, Sr.

Tyler Solomon, P/IF/C, 6-1, 225, Sr.

GLENN KNIGHTS

Coach: Matt Rocchio Jr.

2018 record: 5-15

Key Players

Jordan Curiale, INF, 5-6, 205, Sr.

Aidan Desmond, IF/P, 6-1, 185, Jr.

Nick DiDiego, P, 6-1, 225, Sr.

Lucas DiGiovanni, INF, 5-7, 137, Sr.

Matt Polestino, OF/P, 5-9, 165, JR.

MILLER PLACE PANTHERS

Coach: Rick Caputo

2018 record: 16-8

Key Players

Kevin Bowrosen, IF/P, 5-11, 180, Jr.

Gavin McAlonie, IF/P, 6-1, 185, Jr.

Robby Morales, C/3B, 6-0, 185, Sr.

Tom Nealis, P/1B, 6-2, 210, Sr.

Nolan White, IF/P, 5-11, 180, Sr.

Ed Whitlow, P/OF, 6-1, 185, Sr.

MT. SINAI MUSTANGS

Coach: Eric Reichenbach

2018 record: 12-9

Key Players

Nick Cergo, C/3B, 5-9, 180, Jr.

TJ DeGennero, P, 5-10, 175, Sr.

Paul Gomes, CF, 5-9, 175, Jr.

Kieran Orlando, P, 6-0, 180, Sr.

Ryan Santoro, P, 6-2, 170, Sr.

TJ Werner, 2B, 5-4, 140, Jr.

SHOREHAM-WADING RIVER WILDCATS

Coach: Kevin Willi

2018 record: 18-5

Key Players

Nick Bettenhauser, IF, 6-1, 190, Sr.

DJ Brown, IF, 6-0, 199, Sr.

Aidan Crowley, P, 6-3, 200, Jr.

Mason Kelly, OF, 6-0, 190, Sr.

Peter Minneci, 1B, 6-0, 190, Sr.

Tyler Widercrantz, OF, 5-10, 165, Sr.

LEAGUE VIII

BABYLON PANTHERS

Coach: Victor Manzella

2018 record: 18-6

Key Players

Bobby Molinaro, P/1B/OF, Jr.

Dylan Pane, P/OF, 6-0, 190, Sr.

Eric Trapani, C, 5-9, 185, Sr.

Antonio Tufano, SS, 5-9, 165, Sr.

Ginao Vano, P/1B, 5-11, 195, Sr.

CENTER MORICHES RED DEVILS

Coach: Dennis Donovan

2018 record: 23-4

Key Players

Matt Alifano, SS/P, 6-0, 185, Sr.

Andy Auffant, P, 5-11, 165, Sr.

Robert Copozzi, 1B, 6-5, 225, Jr.

Dave Falco, 3B/P, 6-4, 215, Sr.

Alec Maag, C, 6-0, 190, Sr.

HAMPTON BAYS BAYMEN

Coach: Pete Meehan

2018 record: 1-19

Key Players

Kevin Eras, 3B, 6-0, 280, Sr.

Jordan Hanes, P/2B, 6-1, 155, Sr.

Jaden Ottati, SS/P, 6-0, 145, JR.

Julius Sapio, P/OF, 5-11, 200, Sr.

Nick Terry, OF, 5-9, 155, Sr.

MATTITUCK TUCKERS

Coach: Gene Rochler

2018 record: 12-11-1

Key Players

Bryce Grathwohl, P/IF, 6-1, 175, Sr.

Gianni Lisowy, OF/C, 5-9, 170, Sr.

Ryan Mahon, C, 5-11, 180, Sr.

Chris Nicholson, OF/P, 6-2, 185, Jr.

Tyler C. Olsen, P/IF, 5-10, 190, Sr.

Tyler F. Olsen, 1B, 5-9, 160, Sr.

PIERSON

Coach: Jonathan Schwartz

2018 record: 21-3

Key Players

Henry Brooks, IF/P, Jr.

Nicholas Egbert, CF, Jr.

Matt Hall, 2B/P, Jr.

Cooper Schiavoni, SS/P, Sr.

Tucker Schiavoni, C, So.

Pierce Summers, P/OF, Jr.

PORT JEFFERSON ROYALS

Coach: Jesse Rosen

2018 record: 5-15

Key Players

Peyton Ginas, IF/OF, 5-8, 160, Jr.

James Gruenfelder, C, 6-1, 170, So.

Luke Filippi, SS/P, 5-10, 160, Fr.

Jordan Suarez, OF/P, 6-0, 190, Sr.

SOUTHAMPTON MARINERS

Coach: Scott Johnson

2018 record: 12-11

Key Players

Anthony De Los Santos, C/3B, 5-9, 175, Sr.

Thomas Gabriele, 1B/P, 5-10, 205, Sr.

Alex Petty, 2B/OF, 6-1, 175, Jr.

Sam Schneider, P/OF, 5-10, 165, Jr.

SOUTHOLD FIRST SETTLERS

Coach: Greg Tulley

2018 record: 12-12

Key Players

Brendan Duffy, OF/P, 5-10, 160, Fr.

Joe Hayes, INF, 5-10, 160, Sr.

Jake Okula, SS, 5-9, 150, Sr.

By Gregg Sarra

gregg.sarra@newsday.com@Gregg_Sarra

Gregg Sarra is Newsday's high school sports editor and has been on the beat since the mid-1980s.