Massachusetts Baseball Coaches Association

MA
Joined February 2014
Can confirm Kevin's report here that Ron Silvestri has stepped down as the Millbury High baseball coach. Over 40 years, 600 wins and one state championship later, Silvestri concludes a legendary career.
Legendary coach Ron Silvestri is retiring after more than 50 years coaching baseball at Worcester Voke/tech & Millbury, he also coached football at Voke . Well done coach, you made a positive impact on so many kids @Woolie_Pride @TweetWorcester @SpecNews1Worc
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Danny Ventura, the @BosHeraldSports high school sports reporter extraordinaire, lost his battle with urethral cancer on Tuesday, a year to the day he gave his notice of retirement. He was 66. “He was relentless, and he did it with a smile." Read more: bostonglobe.com/2026/07/08/s…
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MBCA retweeted
⚾️ Big changes are coming to high school baseball! The 2027 Baseball Rules Changes include a new first-base option, expanded electronic communication and more. Get all the details before the season begins! 👇 nfhs.org/stories/larger-firs… #PlayPerformCompeteTogether
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2026 Super 8 if it were on: 1) BC High (Div 1) 6.8271 2) Hamilton-Wenham (Div 4) 5.5615 3) Bishop Feehan (Div 1) 5.5505 4) Springfield Central (Div 1) 5.2560 5) St. Mary’s (Div 2) 5.2292 6) Pittsfield (Div 3) 5.1706 7) North Reading (Div 3) 5.1580 8) St. John’s (Div 1) 5.1533
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That would be: Four D1 One D2 Two D3 One D4 Just missing the cut: Div 2 Walpole 5.1479 (15-4) Div 3 Middleboro 5.1329 (18-4)
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If there were a Super 8, w/ 2 weeks to go: 1) BC High (Div 1) 7.0962 2) Hamilton-Wenham (Div 4) 5.8905 3) St. Mary’s (Div 2) 5.7291 4) Bishop Feehan (Div 1) 5.6320 5) CM (Div 1) 5.3483 6) Natick (Div 1) 5.3422 7) North Reading (Div 3) 5.2972 8) St. John’s (Div 1) 5.2929
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That would be: 5 D1 teams 1 D2 team 1 D3 team 1 D4 team With a D4 and D3 team occupying the 2 and 3 seed respectively.
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Correction: D4 and D2 team occupying the 2 and 3 seed, respectively.
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2026 Super 8 if season ended today (4/28/26) 1) BC High (Div 1) 5.9696 2) Walpole (Div 2) 5.9500 3) St. Mary’s (Div 2) 5.8358 4) Bishop Feehan (Div 1) 5.7623 5) Xaverian (Div 1) 5.6143 6) Hamilton-Wenham (Div 4) 5.4196 7) CM (Div 1) 5.3659 8) Springfield Cathedral (Div 1) 5.3257
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That would be: 5 Division 1 teams 2 Division 2 teams 1 Division 4 teams
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Reminder to all baseball coaches: The MBCA Coaches’ Clinic is this Friday and Saturday (1/23 and 1/24). Go to Massbca.com to check out the schedule and speakers and register today!
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Congratulations to the 2026 MBCA HOF Class. Dave MacLaughlan (Greater Lowell Tech) Billy O’Connell (Braintree) Kevin Stannard (Taconic) Jim Woods (Granby) Details and tickets at massbca.com Sat 1/24/26 @BostonHeraldHS @MassHSBaseball @GlobeSchools
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Session 2 this Saturday (9/20). Sign up today! This is for both players and coaches. On-field practice of skills. docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1F…
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Saturday, September 6th, BC High -- 3pm to 5pm Saturday, September 20th, McLaughlin Field, Leominster -- 10am to noon Saturday, October 4th, Franklin High -- 10am to noon Saturday, October 18th, Tewksbury High -- 10am to noon
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Unfortunately, due to low enrollment for Session #1 scheduled this Saturday (9/6), we will need to CANCEL this session. Players/coaches, please register for future clinics and invite others. Reminder: these are FREE! The link to register is in the Google form in this thread.
MBCA launches Fall Fundamentals - an incredible opportunity for players to learn from some of the best coaches in MA! Four clinics. Four different locations. Clinic sessions are FREE! Coaches are welcome to attend!! To register: docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1F…
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There’s still time to register for this Saturday (9/6) at BC High 3-5pm. Spread the word to HS players and coaches looking to get better. FREE to all!
MBCA launches Fall Fundamentals - an incredible opportunity for players to learn from some of the best coaches in MA! Four clinics. Four different locations. Clinic sessions are FREE! Coaches are welcome to attend!! To register: docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1F…
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The NFHS High School Baseball Rules Changes are now Available! Beginning with the 2027 season, a double first base will be required in high school baseball games to minimize the risk of collisions by runners and fielders. 🔗 nfhs.org/stories/double-firs…
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