The 2014 season did not go as planned for the boys’ baseball team. The team finished last place in its division and was demoted to the PSAL Developmental League. The team has overwhelmingly improved, with coach David Scheiman crediting this improvement to the team's growing desire to win.
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| Henry Schoenfeld (pitching) / J. Schoenfeld |
"I think they want it more [than last year]," Scheiman said. "I think they are taking it more seriously [than last year.]"
Two players who have really stepped up this year are the captains of the baseball team, junior Henry Schoenfeld, and sophomore Max Hines. With only one senior on the roster, the team relies on the captains for its guidance. They have responded admirably, leading by example on the field. Schoenfeld has posted a .333 average with a home run, a double, and four RBIs. Hines batted .417 with a home run, a triple, and three RBIs. Mr. Scheiman attributes the captains’ leadership as a major reason for the team's progress.
"They have really set the tone for the year," he said. "They have set an example on the field for our young players."
Thanks to the captains' leadership and the move to the PSAL Developmental League, the team has been able to gain more confidence. The players' newfound confidence has given them a positive attitude, translating to more wins during the season.
"We probably didn't feel that we were good the previous years," he said. "Since we have more confidence, we believe that we can win any game that we play."
Scheiman feels that the team could move up in the PSAL. With another year of experience, he believes that the team even has a chance of making the playoffs.
“If we do well, maybe we can go into another division," he said. "And our confidence could even get us to be a playoff team next year."
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