Ocean State Waves
Papetti, Maher Pace in Week 6
Date:03/24/2026 Source:Ocean State Waves
College baseball is heating up and this week we’re highlighting two players who delivered exceptional performances. Our Players of the Week are sophomore Cameron Papetti and freshman pitcher Cooper Maher. Our Hitter of the Week is sophomore Cameron Papetti from Bryant University who contributed significantly to the Bulldog’s three-game series sweep against Scared Heart. Papett...
Five Waves Alumni Named to Spring Breakout Roster
Date:03/13/2026 Source:Ocean State Waves
The Ocean State Waves are proud to recognize former players who were named to the 2026 Spring Breakout Rosters with their respective organizations! Each professional organization names their spring breakout roster towards the end of spring training each year, to showcase and recognize upcoming talent within the organization, while allowing them to compete against the top prospective talent across...
Saul, Littleton Take Over in Week Four
Date:03/10/2026 Source:Ocean State Waves
College baseball is officially in full swing and this week we’re recognizing two players for their standout performances. Our Players of the Week are sophomore Charlie Saul and freshman pitcher Bruce Littleton. Following an impressive game on Sunday, our Hitter of the Week is sophomore Charlie Saul from Bryant University. Saul helped the Bulldogs secure a 5-4 win against Rutgers col...
Returning Waves Dominate in Week Three
Date:03/03/2026 Source:Ocean State Waves
As March signals the arrival of spring, college baseball schedules are starting to pick up and this week we’re recognizing two players for their standout performances. Our Players of the Week are sophomore Tommy Meluskey and junior pitcher Bryce McKnight. After an impressive performance at the plate this weekend, our Hitter of the Week is sophomore Tommy Meluskey from New Mexico Sta...
Rookies Sweep in Week Two
Date:02/25/2026 Source:Ocean State Waves
This week, we are recognizing two newcomers to the Waves after their standout performances so early into collegiate careers! Our Players of the Week are freshman catcher Samuel Fernandez and freshman pitcher Benton Hickman. After an impressive performance at the plate this weekend, our Hitter of the Week is freshman Samuel Fernandez from Stetson University. Fernandez led his team to...
Johnson, Saul Shine in Season Opener
Date:02/17/2026 Source:Ocean State Waves
The college baseball season is already off to a strong start with Waves players making their mark across the country! This week, we are recognizing sophomore outfielder Charlie Saul and sophomore pitcher Carson Johnson! Following a standout performance this weekend, our hitter of the week is sophomore Charlie Saul from Bryant University. Saul led the Bulldogs to a victory against Da...
Seventeen Current/Former Waves Represented in D1 Baseball Preseason Top 25 Teams
Date:01/14/2026 Source:Ocean State Waves
WAKEFIELD, RI - Just under a month out from the college baseball season, D1 Baseball has published their Top 25 Rankings ahead of the highly anticipated 2026 season. Of the top 25, a combined five total programs have active and former members of the Ocean State Waves. As we prepare for the 2026 season at Old Mountain Field, we wanted to give a brief preview on what to expect, teams ...
Waves Alumni Chris Hess Hired by the Miami Marlins
Date:12/18/2025 Source:Ocean State Waves
WAKEFIELD, RI - Rhode Island native, Christopher Hess, was just hired as an Assistant Hitting Coach with the Miami Marlins. Following a short playing stint and well-established career in the minor leagues, Hess finally got the call to join the pros down in the 305. A 2013 graduate of North Kingstown High School, Hess had committed to continue his collegiate career with the Universit...
Yankees Rookie Cam Schlittler Shines in Postseason Debut
Date:11/05/2025 Source:Ocean State Waves
24-year-old Massachusetts Cam Schlittler stunned the major league baseball scene in the Wild Card round of the 2025 MLB postseason, against his hometown team - the Boston Red Sox. With the loss of their Ace, Gerrit Cole, ahead of the 2025 season, the Yankees were in desperate need for a replacement. Making his rookie debut on July 9th, the right-handed pitcher established himself as...
Waves Crash on Newport, Pell Bridge Series Tied 1-1
Date:06/15/2025 Source:Ocean State Waves
WAKEFIELD, RI - After falling against Newport 7-5 at Cardines Field, it was time for Game 2 of this summer's Pell Bridge Series. The Waves welcomed the Gulls to Old Mountain Field for a father’s day showdown, seeking a big win and return to .500. Ocean State’s trust in young SS Brandon DeGoti (Miami) paid off in a major way. In his first start of the season, batting leado...
Waves Shutout The Navs!
Date:06/06/2025 Source:Ocean State Waves
LYNN, MA - Fresh off their first win of the 2025 season, the Waves traveled to Lynn to face the North Shore Navigators. In his first appearance of the season, starter Sal Valenzuela (Pima CC) pitched three shutout innings, striking out seven batters. After a slow start offensively, the Waves erupted in the 3rd inning. Shortstop Greg Pettay (South Alabama) picked up an RBI single, and after his...
Waves Claim First Win of The Season!
Date:06/05/2025 Source:Ocean State Waves
NORTH ADAMS, MA - The Ocean State Waves headed to Joe Wolfe Field on Friday night looking to enter the win column for the first time in their young season. Starting pitcher Corey Kling (South Florida) got the Waves off to a strong start, delivering 4.0 IP, 0 hits, 6 strikeouts. Catcher Brandyn Durand (Bryant) opened the scoring for the Waves in the 2nd inning with a 422 f...
Waves Comeback Crashes on Opening Night
Date:06/03/2025 Source:Ocean State Waves
MYSTIC, CT - The Ocean State Waves fell to the Mystic Schooners Tuesday night, 5-4, in a roller-coaster Opening Day matchup. Mystic had control early behind a great outing from starter Andrew Cutler (George Washington): 3.0 IP, 0 hits, 5 strikeouts. A Jack Harley (Virginia Tech) two-RBI single and a Tyree Jackson (Hudson Valley CC) sacrifice fly got the scoring started in the bottom of the 3rd, as...
Ciscar, Reynolds Highlight in Week 10
Date:04/23/2025 Source:Ocean State Waves
Now at the trail end of April, we’ve begun our countdown to the 2025 summer season, but out guys are still goin’ strong in their collegiate seasons! This week, we’re honoring freshman AJ Ciscar and Kolton Reynolds, two recurring Player of the Week nominations. Earning Rienzi Pasta Player of the Week accolades is junior Kolton Reynolds out of Tennessee Wesleyan University. The Bu...
Tramel, Ciscar Pace Week Eight
Date:04/09/2025 Source:Ocean State Waves
From upsets to using heroes, we have seen an outstanding showcase throughout the first half of the collegiate baseball season thus far. Each week produces a new star, and we’ve been thrilled to see the success of our guys in their college seasons. This week, we’re recognizing freshman infielder Braxton Tramel, and freshman pitcher AJ Ciscar for their outstanding weekends. Earnin...
McHugh, Reynolds Dominate in Week Seven
Date:04/02/2025 Source:Ocean State Waves
Now that the calendars have turned and the temperatures continue to rise, the 2025 Waves season feels closer than ever, and our guys are continuing to dominate their collegiate seasons. After a productive weekend of collegiate baseball, two of our guys showed out in outstanding performances on the weekend, to earn Player of the Week honors. On the mound is returning Wave Ryan McHugh, and at the pl...
Meluskey and Weaver's Paced Performances Translated to Team Success
Date:03/18/2025 Source:Ocean State Waves
Another week down, another great week of work from our 2025 Waves! This week, two players that took the field at Old Mountain this past summer showcased their dominant skillset, and in turn, earned Player of the Week honors. On the mound, junior JT Weaver had a near perfect week, and at the plate, redshirt freshman Tommy Meluskey led the offensive efforts to bring his team ...
Cullen, Seidel Stand Out in Week Four
Date:03/11/2025 Source:Ocean State Waves
Now well into the season, the depth of the 2025 Waves roster continues to impress, as two new players stunt in the fourth week of the collegiate season, to earn player of the week honors. On the mound, freshman Jake Cullen earned Whalers Brewing Pitcher of the Week honors, and at the Plate, Sam Seidel earned Rienzi Pasta Player of the Week accolades. On the defensiv...
Dulin, Whitmer Show Poised Dominance in Week Three
Date:03/04/2025 Source:Ocean State Waves
As the calendar starts to turn and the sun reappears, it’s officially starting to feel like baseball season and we’re eagerly anticipating another phenomenal season at Old Mountain! Now three weeks underway in the college baseball season, our players continue to thrive and make each selection more difficult than the one before. This week’s players of the week stood out in dominan...
Ciscar, Reynolds Dominate in Week Two
Date:02/26/2025 Source:Ocean State Waves
With the 2025 season now in full swing, the first two weeks have already delivered a thrilling mix of excitement and upsets across the league. This week’s Players of the Week have already made significant impacts early in the season, and are poised for even greater success as the year unfolds. Earning Whalers Brewery Pitcher of the Week accolades is freshman AJ Ciscar from the University of ...
Marsh, Billings Shine on NCAA Opening Weekend
Date:02/18/2025 Source:Ocean State Waves
After a 239 day drought, college baseball is back and opening weekend brought on some incredible matchups and new starts across the collegiate landscape. We are now 105 days away from the NECBL opening day, and are anticipating an exceptional season at Old Mountain Field, with some promising performances from our 2025 Waves in just the first weekend of their seasons. Earning the first round of Wha...
Cash's three hit day spark a 7-2 win over Mystic
Date:06/18/2024 Source:Ocean State Waves
In their first consecutive win of the 2024 season, the Ocean State Waves took down fellow coastal division member the Mystic Schooners 7-2 on the road last night. The game began not as the box score read in the end though, with Mystic taking a quick 2-0 lead in the bottom of the first, courtesy of Scotty Young and Anthony DePino coming across to score in the opening frame. Howeve...
Waves top Sharks in Father's Day contest
Date:06/17/2024 Source:Ocean State Waves
With many fathers in attendance, the Ocean State Waves reinstated their residency in the win column with 7-4 topping of the Martha’s Vineyard Sharks last night. A slow start to the contest, the two coastal division foes battled in a no-score affair through the first two innings. The Waves however, found offensive success first in the bottom of the third. An inning that saw Tristan H...
Pell Bridge Series evened up with a 9-4 Newport win over the Waves
Date:06/16/2024 Source:Ocean State Waves
The Pell Bridge series continued last night in Wakefield with the Newport Gulls evening up the series with a 9-4 victory over the Ocean State Waves. A win heavily buoyed by two key innings, the Gulls put up seven of their nine total runs in the second and eighth innings. After a single run crossed in the first after brody Szako was brought home by a double from Newpoort&rsq...
Another one-run loss sends Waves home from North Shore with a 5-4 loss
Date:06/13/2024 Source:Ocean State Waves
The plague of one-run losses has stuck with the waves throughout their opening road stretch of 2024, the latest stop occurring in a 5-4 defeat to the North Shore Navigators on Thursday night. In the bottom of the eighth inning, North Shore’s Luke Orfi knocked a single into shallow right field, sending a bouncing ball into the hands of Eric Genther. A following crow hop from the righ...
Waves fall to Keene in a close 4-3 final
Date:06/12/2024 Source:Ocean State Waves
As their early season trek around New England continues, the nomadic Ocean State Waves fell to the Keene Swamp Bats 4-3 on Tuesday night, the second one-run loss of 2024. A tug-of-war through the first five innings, Keene and the Waves traded offensive blows starting with the SwampBats in the bottom of the first. The inning was led off with a single from Alex Alicea who advanced to third ...
Cash's payday places Waves over North adams 5-2.
Date:06/10/2024 Source:Ocean State Waves
After dropping a tight game in Mystic on Saturday 6-5, the Waves came into North Adams with determination to get back to .500 on the season, and did so with a 5-2 win over the SteepleCats. Powered by a two-double effort from Donovan Cash, the first baseman’s two-RBI knock in the top of the fifth placed the Waves in front of North Adams for good. However a series of events led up to ...
Cash's payday places Waves over North adams 5-2.
Date:06/10/2024 Source:Ocean State Waves
After dropping a tight game in Mystic on Saturday 6-5, the Waves came into North Adams with determination to get back to .500 on the season, and did so with a 5-2 win over the SteepleCats. Powered by a two-double effort from Donovan Cash, the first baseman’s two-RBI knock in the top of the fifth placed the Waves in front of North Adams for good. However a series of events led up to ...
Ocean State's offensive resurgence falls short, Waves drop 6-5 to Mystic
Date:06/08/2024 Source:Ocean State Waves
For the Ocean State Waves, a resurgence of offense in the second half of their first matchup with the Mystic Schooners in 2024 fell just short as the Waves lost 6-5 in Groton. After a scoreless first inning, Mystic got their bats going first when Marc Willi drove in Scotty Young for the first run of the ballgame. Later in that inning though, a double steal ignited by Luke Sefcik dashing t...
Pettay's grand slam boosts Ocean State to a 9-5 victory over Newport
Date:06/07/2024 Source:Ocean State Waves
Fresh off a rest day due to precipitation, the Ocean State Waves evened up their record with a 9-5 victory over their rival Newport Gulls, taking a 1-0 lead in the Pell Bridge Series. Like their opening contest against Danbury, the first three innings remained scoreless for both sides with both teams able to get men on base but not bring them home. Excellent starting pitching once again b...
