1. Boston College Eagles (ACC):
League finish: Last
National Ranking: 81
We may shock you with this choice for our number one but we feel the Eagles have what it takes to compete this year. Despite having just a .500 record last year, the Eagles keep improving in the wins column as the years go by and with a loaded 2015 recruitment class coming in, the Eagles can compete this year and will be one of the best teams in New England. Despite the loss of first rounder Chris Shaw, the Eagles should be just fine offensively.
Top Recruits (from New England Area): Eagles have quite the pitching staff coming in, landing some of the top pitchers Massachusetts. LHP Dan Metzdorf (BBN): Metzdorf is a left handed pitcher, who is listed at 5'10", but don't let his size fool you, the lefty sits around 88 MPH and was dominant on the hill for the Knights. The All-League lefty mounted a 8-0 record with a 1.06 ERA this spring. He is playing his summer ball with the North Shore Navigators of the FCBL where he is 0-1 while posting a 3.62 ERA in 22.1 innings pitched. RHP Thomas Lane (Phillips Andover) RHP who is listed at 6'5, 245 lbs. His fastball sits upper 80's, was the PBR New England Player of the year and he also plays his summer ball with the Navs posting a 1-1 record with a 3.66 ERA in 19 innings pitched. Austin Batchelor (Malden Catholic) The righty is listed at 6'3, 185 lbs and successfully came off Tommy John as hi fastball is clocked at upper 80's, All State team in MA and is currently playing summer ball with the North Shore Navigators. Concluding our Massachusetts pitchers is RHP John Witowski (Avon Old Farms) the 6'6 RHP from Melrose is clocked at lower 90's at times, the all-league pitcher should throw some big innings for the Eagles this spring. C Gian Martellini (Bishop Hendricken) the former Vanderbilt commit, decommitted from there and is now one of the Birdballers top recruits. The catcher is a four time state champion for the Hawks of Bishop Hendricken, two time Rhode Island player of the year and two time Gatorade Player of the Year hit .408 this spring with four homers and twenty eight RBI's leading the Hawks to their fourth straight state title, the future starting catcher for the Eagles could be a first round pick come his junior year..he is that good. 1B Connor Bacon (Hudson, MA) 6'2 205 pound first baseman is a huge power bat for the Eagles.
# 2: UConn Huskies (AAC)
League finish: 3rd
National Ranking: 47
Huskies are probably the most consistent team as far as Division 1 programs go in New England. Coming off of a season where they were just two games shy of a conference championship, the Huskies are bound to be in a similar situation this year to compete for the league title.
Top recruits (from New England Area): PJ Poulin (Tabor Academy) LHP who sits per 80's with a tight slider, was one of the most dominant pitcher we saw all spring, led Tabor to NEPSAC title his junior year, will be a dominant pitcher for Huskies come the spring. Top recruit OF Liam Scaffariello (Southington, CT) was drafted by the Braves in this years MLB draft but decided to turn down the pro contract and head to UConn. Scaffaeriello was heavily recruited by several SEC schools and chose the Huskies, huge get for Huskies as he could a be a very high round pick his junior year if he keeps progressing. RHP Ronnie Rossomando (Bunnell HS) another recruit of the Huskies drafted by the Reds, but according to sources he will head to UConn in the fall, 6'5 righty has a very heavy fastball and could find himself in the rotation right away. RHP Randy Polonia (Stamford, CT) RHP has a a four pitch arsenal and commands the strike zone very well.
#3: Bryant Bulldogs (NEC)
League finish: 1st
National Ranking: 163
Bryant is one of the most consistent baseball teams in the New England area, Steve Owens Bulldogs won their third straight NEC title and lost in the East Region this past year. Bryant continues to rebuild and get better and better each year, I wouldn't be surprised if you find them in a Super Regional sometime soon.
Top Recruits (from New England Area): RHP Mason Palmieri (Lincoln) the 6'5, 220 lbs righty has a very heavy fastball, the all league pitcher was a dominant arm in the New England area for quite sometime now, Palmieri has the arm to pitch some big innings for the Bulldogs right away. OF Nick Angellini (Bedford NH) Angellini is a good bat and defensive outfielder and was heavily recruited by all D1 schools around here before choosing Bryant, he will shape out to be a very good player for the Bulldogs in a year or so.
#4: University of Rhode Island (A-10)
League finish: 2nd
National Ranking: 132
A big year for the Rams and first year head coach Raphael Cerrato. Just a year ago when coach Jim Foster left after a 13-40 season, Cerrato came in and shocked a lot of people leading the Rams to a record over .500 and second in the A10.
Top Recruits (from New England are): With Top recruit Seamus Curran signing with the Orioles, the Rams must turn the page and look into finding another power bat at that position. The only New England recruit coming in is C Mike Campatelli (Bishop Fenwick) Campatelli, two time Catholic Central league all star, led the Crusaders in batting average this spring and was one of the best defensive catchers in Mass this spring.
#5: Holy Cross Crusaders (Patriot League)
League finish: 5th
National Ranking: 176
Crusaders continue to compete in the Patriot League and recruit well. Coach Greg Dicenzo has the team to compete again next year and years to come.
Top recruits (from New England Area): RHP Pat McGowan (St. Sebastians) McGowan has a fastball that sits in the mid to upper 80's and commands the strike zone very well. Wouldn't be surprised at all if Pat pitches some big innings for the Crusaders this spring.
*rankings are opinionated only and player information came from google searches and Perfect Game USA
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