RECRUITING SEMINAR HELD FOR PROSPECT PLAYERS

Recruiting coordinator for the past 5 seasons for URI, ASST. Coach Eric Cirella leads the seminar! During the seminar Coach Cirella touched on topics such as the recruiting process, NCAA Clearing house rules and expectations for certain college divisions.  If you missed this seminar and would like some information please email -neprospects@yahoo.com   

Recent Elon University Commit Featured in The PAWTUCKET TIMES

http://www.pawtuckettimes.com/content/lincolns-zammarelli-sets-his-sights-elon

NE PROSPECTS NICK ZAMMARELLI VERBALLY COMMITS TO ELON UNIVERSITY!!

A 6'2 180 lb All State INF, Zammarelli is a 2013 from Lincoln, RI.  Nick is a powerful left handed hitter who projects as a corner INF at the next level. With numerous offers on the table Nick Zammarelli has decided to join the Southern Conference in 2013 and attend Elon University. In 2011, Elon was 36-21 and was first in the Southern Conference. Elon is a top 40 school every year and we wish Nick the best of luck in 2013!

THE NE PROSPECTS WOULD LIKE TO CONGRATULATE SS ALEX MARZILLI ON HIS RECENT COMMITMENT TO BELMONT ABBEY COLLEGE IN BELMONT, NORTH CAROLINA!!!

THE NE PROSPECTS WOULD LIKE TO WISH 17U COACH LUKE ABRAHAM GOOD LUCK ON HIS UPCOMING SEASON. 

 - At the complete of the 2011 Prospect summer, 17u coach Luke Abraham was hired as the Asst. Coach and recruiting director at Seminole State College in Sanford, FL.   Seminole State is one of the top JR. Colleges in the country and has an excellent reputation for preparing their players for the next level.  Before coaching with the Prospects, Abraham started his playing career at Florida Southern and finished off at Bridgeport University in CONN.  Abraham coached at Bridgeport after completing his senior season in 2010.  The Prospects were very fortunate to have Abraham part of the 17u staff in between college coaching positions in 2011.   To follow Coach Abrahams Raiders this season check out http://www.seminolestate.edu/athletics/baseball/shownews.htm

NE PROSPECTS WHITE 13U ROSTER

1. Anthony Billeri- Cumberland, RI
2. Brandon Croteau- Cumberland, RI
3. Bevin Kumar- Lincoln, RI
4. Alex Levin- Lincoln, RI
5. Max Hanuschak- Cumberland, RI
6. Christopher Wright- Cumberland, RI
7. Jacob Glod- Cumberland, RI
8. Conor Lavallee- Cumberland, RI
9. Sam Owens- Scituate, RI
10. Connor Masin- Cumberland, RI
11. Noah Duquette- Lincoln, RI
12. Cameron Rosa- Cumberland, RI
13. Nick Juckett- Lincoln, RI

Manager: Matt Netto

Asst Coach- Matt Wright





UPCOMING SHOWCASE/CAMP

Northeastern will be hosting two showcase camps January 21-22 and 28-29.  These indoor January showcases bring a large number of schools and is highly recommended by the Prospect Staff! Click on the link below for registration!

 http://gonu.com/sports/2011/9/20/BB_0920115730.aspx?id=2085

Attending schools as of 1-11-2012

AIC                        Babson
Bentley                 Boston College
Brandeis                Brown Univ.
Bryant                   Castleton State
Eastern Conn        Elms College
Emerson               Endicott College
Harvard                Holy Cross
Merrimack Col     New England College
Oneonta Col         Roger Williams College
 So. Maine            Stonehill College
Suffolk                 Tufts
UConn                  ULowell
UMaine                UMass
UMass Boston      URI
Virgina Tech        Wentworth
Wheaton Col       Williams College

EXTRA INNINGS AND THE NE PROSPECTS ANNOUNCE AN INFORMATIONAL RECRUITING NIGHT TUESDAY JANUARY 31ST AT 7 PM.  URI ASST. COACH ERIC CIRELLA WILL SPEAK ABOUT THE RECRUITING PROCESS,IMPORTANCE OF EDUCATION AND WHAT A COLLEGE COACH LOOKS FOR IN A PLAYER.  PLEASE EMAIL NEPROSPECTS@YAHOO.COM IF YOU ARE A PROSPECT PLAYER AND WOULD LIKE TO ATTEND. ALL OTHERS PLEASE CALL EXTRA INNINGS (737-3100).  SPOTS ARE LIMITED!

Eric Cirella has been an assistant coach for the Rhody baseball team since 2007 and in each of his years at Rhode Island, the Rams have qualified for the Atlantic-10 Tournament, extending their current streak to nine years - the longest current active streak in the league.

Cirella coaches third base for the Rams and is primarily responsible for the base running and outfielders, while also putting a strong emphasis on bunting, situational hitting and manufacturing runs. In 2011, Rhody ranked fourth in the country in stolen bases per game (2.17) and ninth in total stolen bases (117). Overall, the Rams finished with a 79% success rate (117-148) last season and have averaged nearly 110 stolen bases per season over the last three years.

Cirella also serves as assistant recruiting coordinator for the Rams. Most recently, the Rhode Island baseball team received votes in Collegiate Baseball's poll of the nation's Top-40 Recruiting Classes for 2010. The Rams were the only club from New England - and one of just two Atlantic 10 programs - to appear on the list. The Rams were also recognized in Baseball America's listingof top classes by region (outside of the Top 25).

Off the field, Cirella is instrumental in planning practices, assisting with academics, summer baseball placement, player development, scheduling games and tournaments for Bill Beck Field, and organizing the Rams' camp and clinic schedules.

In 2009, URI posted a school record 37 wins, knocked off three top-25 teams (Miami, Oklahoma State and Ohio State), had four players taken in the MLB draft, and also finished in the nation's top-20 in stolen bases and stolen bases per game. In 2008, Cirella was selected as the hitting instructor/third base coach for the Green Bay Bullfrogs of the Northwoods League. Offensively, the Bullfrogs led the Northwoods league in five statistical team categories, including average, hits, doubles, triples, and total bases. Additionally, ten players from Green Bay's 2008 team were selected in the 2009 & 2010 MLB Draft, including four picks that went in the top 15 rounds.

URI Right-handed pitcher Jay Ferri throws a bullpen off of Extra Innings new Clay Pitching mounds.  These pitching mounds are available to all PROSPECT Pitchers during off season workouts to prepare them for the upcoming High School Season.  

 URI Head Coach Jim Foster on Prospects centerfielder Jesse Lee

Jesse Lee – OF – 6-0/170 – Bristol, R.I. – La Salle Academy
Plays under Coach Geoff Marcone at La Salle Academy… Hit .403 as a junior with a .479 OBP%... Led his team in hits and stolen bases and was second in home runs and batting average… Was an All-Division First Team selection as well as a Rhode Island Underclassman All-Star in 2011.

Foster on Lee: "Jesse is someone who has a very strong desire to get better and continuously develop.  He brings toughness, is very athletic and can run well.  He also has a tremendous work ethic. He can swing the bat very well from the left side and can go get the ball in the OF.  He fits into our style of play which is to be very aggressive, pitch and play great defense."

For other URI signees check out:

http://www.gorhody.com/sports/m-basebl/2011-12/releases/20111208jm8dqb

 THE UNIVERSITY OF RHODE ISLAND WILL NOW BE THE NE PROSPECTS HOME FIELD FOR THE 2012 SUMMER.  ALL HOME GAMES WILL BE PLAYED AT BILL BECK FIELD FOR 2012.  BILL BECK FIELD WAS RENOVATED IN 2009 AND IS NOW ONE OF THE TOP COLLEGE FIELDS IN THE NORTH EAST. THIS WILL ALSO BE THE HOME FIELD FOR 2011 17U PROSPECT PLAYERS JESSE LEE AND MIKE CORIN IN THE FALL OF THE 2012 AS THEY HAVE BOTH COMMITTED TO URI!

Assumption Baseball Announces 1st Annual Collegiate Coaches Clinic at Hit Quarters in Shrewsbury, Mass:

Date: December 30th

Coaches/Scouts attending:

• George Reidy: Head Coach Assumption College
• Pete Varney: Head Coach Brandeis College
• Tom Clark: Scout for New York Mets
• Joe Texiera: Head Coach at Nicols College
• Bryan Haley: Head Coach at Endicott College
• Dirk Baker: Head Coach at Worcester State
• Dave McNmara: Head Coach at Anna Maria College
• Dave Abraham: Former A.T for the Toronto Blue Jays

EXTRA INNINGS WARWICK WILL BE HOLDING A BAT DEMO DAY FROM 11-3 SATURDAY DECEMBER 3RD.  BAT VENDORS LISTED BELOW WILL HAVE ALL THE NEWEST BATS ON THE MARKETE  AVAILABLE TO TRYOUT IN THE FACILITY! DON'T MISS OUT!

• DEMARINI
• TPXI
• MIZUNO
• EASTON
• RAWLINGS

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PROSPECT PLAYERS: EXTRAINNINGS IS OFFERING 15% OFF EVERYTHING IN THE PRO SHOP FOR THE MONTH OF DECEMBER FOR PROSPECTS ONLY!!

Jesse Lee signs his letter of Intent to the University of Rhode Island!