Axcess Baseball's Podcast

On this episode, we are joined by Hofstra Head Coach John Russo, who just led the Pride to a postseason appearance in the CAA and sent three of his players (John Rooney, Teddy Cillis, Chris Weiss) to professional baseball. We spoke about how those types of players can change the culture for the program, what led him to being the HC of Hofstra from growing up in Southern Florida, what made A.J. Pollack such a great player (he coached him in the NECBL) and also why the New York Baseball Academy came to Hofstra after decades at NYIT.

On this episode we are joined by Liam Pulsipher (Center Moriches) and Mike Prisco (Newfield). Liam had an unbelievable 2018 season in which he led the Red Devils to the New York Class B championship in soccer and baseball. He will be attending Stony Brook in the fall. Mike is a 2020 graduate of Newfield HS where he helped lead the Wolverines to the postseason. He is considered one of the top catching prospects in the class.

On this episdoe, we are filming live from The Turning Point with Matt Brown-Eiring and Alex Ungar; two of the top prospects in the class of 2020 that both attend Connetquot HS. After starting the season as role players, they wound up playing key roles for the T-Birds in their deep playoff run that ended in the Class AA semifinals to Eastport-South Manor. We discussed a variety of topics including what it was like competing in the competitive League 2, what made the T-Birds gel so quickly and which players they emulate in the Major Leagues.

On this episode, we are joined by two of the top uncommitted 2019s on Long Island in Jake Pierre (Sachem North) and Steven Rizzo (St. Anthony's). We recapped their 2018 seasons, their experiences with the college recruiting process, their favorite players growing up and what they will be focusing on in the upcoming summer season.

On this episode, we are filming live from The Turning Point in Farmingdale, NY. We are joined by Greg Thomson and Rob Savarese. Greg was drafted out of St. John's University in the 15th round of the 2005 MLB Draft. He played five years of minor league baseball, before beginning his coaching career. Rob is a 2008 graduate of Farmingdale State, where he helped lead the Rams to their first Skyline Conference title with a 6-1 record. He also played independent ball for several years before beginning his coaching career. Together, they began the company Common Sense Baseball. We discuss their company, what it's like playing for legendary St. John's coach Ed Blankmeyer, life in the minor leagues, what it will take for the balance of power to shift back to hitting on Long Island, coaching in the Hampton's League and Holy Trinity baseball.

On this episode, we are joined by Philadelphia Phillies 23rd round draft pick Logan O'Hoppe. It was an outstanding 2018 season for him as he just led St. John the Baptist to the CHSAA title with a thrilling victory over St. Dominic, he also won the Triple Crown for leading the league in batting average, HR and RBI and now can add MLB Draft pick to his resumè.

On this episode, we are joined by Coach Paul Parsolano to discuss the emergence of Franklin Parra, whom he worked with for the past year and was selected in the 2018 MLB Draft in the 11th round by the New York Mets. He also discusses his relationship and impressions of Logan O'Hoppe, who was selected by the Philadelphia Phillies in the 23rd round. We also discuss St. Joseph's winning their second Skyline Conference title in three years and how he helped turned around their program.

This is our first live filming from The Turning Point in Farmingdale, NY. We are joined by two special guests; up first is Farmingdale HS RHP Justin Rosner. The sophomore is coming off an exceptional season for the Dalers in which he won 5 games (with one save); including one huge victory over Calhoun in the postseason. We are also joined by SUNY Old Westbury 2B Jesse Russo. He was recently named Honorable Mention All-American following his third outstanding season in a row for the Panthers. He was twice named to Axcess Baseball's All-Long Island team. He participated in our Axcess Invitational this week as the starting second baseman.

On this episode, we recap the Axcess Invitational, as well as the incredible slate of county championships including the West Islip-ESM game, Wantagh's dominance continues, Rocky Point's first county title, St. John the Baptist's amazing come-from-behind victory and Massapequa shocking No. 1 Oceanside.

On this episode, we discuss the playoff games from Monday, May 21st including the wild suspended game between Plainview JFK-Port Washington, the bases clearing triple by Tom Force, pitching duel between Robert Ray and Kevin Sambuco, Jarred Vanderhoof shutting down a potent Commack offense that has averaged 12 runs per game in the postseason, West Islip running their win streak to 17 games, Carlos Hidalgo's 4-hit shutout over St. Anthony's. Also is Joey Savino the best pitcher in the class of 2019? Shoreham-Wading River wins on a walk-off suicide squeeze and Brandon Buchan might be the most underrated player around!