Thursday, October 1, 2026
As North Babylon baseball enters its 14th season under the leadership of head coach Steve Corrado, the Bulldogs, off to a 3-2 start, have their sights set on a record-breaking seventh consecutive playoff appearance.
With a strong core of returning pitchers and a group of motivated newcomers stepping into key roles, the foundation is set for a season full of promise.
“We return most of our pitching staff, which gives us a good foundation,” said Corrado. “Our goal is to make the playoffs, win every series, and take things one step at a time.”
Leading the charge are junior standouts Tommy Morton and Tristan Garcia, both of whom earned All-League honors last spring. “Tristan sets the tone at the top of the lineup for us,” said Corrado. “While Tommy is so great on the mound for us and has already recorded a win early in the season.”
The pitching depth extends with identical twins Tim and Ryan Camier. Tim has already contributed to a combined no-hitter and owns a win this season, while Ryan, traditionally a reliever, has stepped into a starting role following an injury to Tristan Garcia. “We have a lot of arms we trust,” Corrado said. “That’s a luxury not every team has.”
Despite graduating the entire starting infield from last season, the next wave of talent has emerged from a strong JV program. James Mieszerski has solidified the shortstop position, while Jake Walsh steps in at third base. Aidan Walsh has taken over in center field and Josh Ortega, a versatile lefty, has made an impact both on the mound and at first base. “The program does such a great job developing our players at the JV level,” said Corrado. “They get to varsity and are ready to go, which is huge for us.”
Behind the plate, senior captain Daniel Goodis provides veteran leadership. “He’s the vocal leader for our team,” Corrado said. “He leads by example as well with his defensive skills. He makes everyone around him better, especially our pitching staff.” Senior Jordan Konig, who missed most of last season due to injury, is healthy and producing at a high level. A third-year starter, Konig brings valuable experience and a hot bat to the lineup.
Corrado, who has seen his fair share of rosters come and go, believes there’s something special about this year’s squad. “Every group is different. Every year is different. Every day is different,” he said. “But this group has really come together around a shared goal of winning a league title. I enjoy being with them every day because they all want to work hard together.”
The coach also talked about what makes them so good. “We have so much experience on his roster,” he said. “But even the first-year starters bring a level of familiarity and readiness, having practiced with the varsity squad. Some of them even joined us during last year’s postseason run.”
With six straight playoff appearances already under its belt, North Babylon’s focused on pushing the program to new heights. One more trip to the postseason would set a school record and reinforce the legacy being built under Corrado’s guidance.
