John Holland of Jackson is a freshman and member of the baseball team at Felician College. A right-handed pitcher and a 2012 graduate of Jackson Liberty High School, Holland earned his first collegiate save on Feb. 17 against regionally ranked Southern Connecticut State University (No. 8, NCAA D-II East Region).
In two relief appearances for the Golden Falcons this season, Holland has faced eight batters and struck out five of them without allowing a hit.
Local high school head coaches will be conducting a Little League Coaches Clinic at the Ballpark at Farmingdale, 5100 Asbury Road, Farmingdale, on March 4 from 7-9 p.m. The clinic is free.
Mike Yorke, head coach at Colts Neck High School, will speak about practice organization. Eric Johnson, the skipper at Howell High School, will discuss defensive skills and drills. Ocean Township High School head coach Sippy Apicelli’s topic is hitting skills and drills.
Under Armour and Baseball Factory will host an open tryout for high school baseball players on March 10 at The Peddie School in Hightstown at 1 p.m. All baseball players ages 14-18 are encouraged to attend. It is a great opportunity for them to be evaluated by pro scouts and to learn how to improve their game, while having some fun out on the field.
Many talented players from the area have come through Baseball Factory’s program, including Monroe’s Frank D’Agostino, who is continuing his academic and athletic career at Temple University.
Go to www.baseballfactory.com for more information on the tryout.