Author Archives: Mark Castaldo

16u Players of the Week – Week 1

Player of the Week Ben Voorhees (2028) – NY Stingers The 6’3” 190lb first baseman from Orchard Park, NY powered the Stingers on opening weekend. Voorhees batted .500 (6-12) with two home runs and five RBI. Voorhees works from the ground up with a flat swing path, displaying gap-to-gap power. He recently recorded a max […]

17u Players of the Week – Week 1

Player of the Week Owen Fetzner (2027) – Thunderwolves The 6’1” 195lb first baseman from Erie, PA was a standout on opening weekend. Fetzner finished the weekend 9-for-13 (.692) at the plate, tallying 3 RBI, five runs scored, and two doubles.  The uncommitted 2027 has present bat speed with power upside.  Fetzner recorded a max […]

Empire Association Set to Launch

The summer of 2026 will be a little different around Western New York, at least for six organizations. Thunderwolves Baseball and the NY Stingers from the Buffalo area, along with the Rochester Brewers and Rochester Seminoles will all be playing in the newly formed Empire Association Showcase League. Rounding out the group are the Canadian […]