Our Crimson Knights

With Four-Peat in Sight, Knights Poised for Another Dominant Season 

When Kevin Huber arrived on the Hilltop in the fall of 2016 and assumed the role of head coach of varsity baseball, a shift in culture happened. Countless MLB draft picks, a plethora of collegiate players, ample division titles, and four Western New England Prep Baseball League championships (including an active three-peat where they’ve gone 71-11 overall) followed. Not to mention several “Player of the Year” distinctions won by Knights and a 100% success rate in “Pitcher of the Year” awards—yes, the Pitcher of the Year in the WNEPBL has played for Salisbury every year since 2017. Success begs the question: how do you keep it up? 

Answer: putting an emphasis on winning and building off the foundation laid eight years ago. Huber’s first recruit was a tall, blonde player by the name of Emmet Sheehan. Sheehan, Class of 2018, later played at Boston College and was drafted by the Los Angeles Dodgers in the sixth round of the 2021 draft. When he got the call-up to the big leagues in June of 2023, all Sheehan did was throw six no-hit innings while striking out three. If that sets the tone for your first recruit ever—good things will follow. 

Sheehan is not an anomaly for the Salisbury baseball program. Last season, former Knights pitchers won 30 games at the collegiate level—a testament to the work Huber and his assistants have put in. The program has become the pinnacle of prep baseball in western New England. 

As Huber’s squad looks to complete a four-peat—which would give St. Lawrence commit Riley Reimund ‘25 an illustrious four championships in four years of high school—he has assembled one of the best teams in New England. Led by captain Thomas O’Connell ‘25, the team’s starting catcher, who is committed to the University of Virginia, the 2025 installment of Sarum Baseball should be a delight to watch. Fellow captain Michael Fiatarone ‘25, committed to Bryant University, will serve as the team’s shortstop and will be a formidable force in the lineup. 

Joining the captains is a gauntlet of pitchers. Quincy Bright ‘26, committed to the Southeastern Conference’s Mississippi State, is a two-way, “neon talent” with MLB draft potential. Similarly, Kaleb Traylor ‘26, a fellow SEC commit to the University of Missouri, boasts talent that matches his unparalleled work ethic. The two—who are roommates—are each top-tier citizens on the Hilltop, something Huber takes pride in. 

A second roommate pairing, Matt Chirumbolo ‘26, committed to the University of Maine, and all-league basketball player Liam Gregory ‘26, who stands at a towering 6’10”, are each expected to get meaningful innings in the rotation. They’ll be joined by a three-headed monster of fourth-formers: Blake Taylor ‘27, Nikhil Parikh ‘27, and Jackson Pettid ‘27. All are eager to play a pivotal role in this year’s team while simultaneously being assets for the future. 

On the other end of the experience spectrum, post-graduates Bryce Meder ‘25, committed to Central Connecticut State University, and Sean Connolly ‘25, committed to Stonehill College, are both excited for their first season as Knights. And while Finn Harney ‘25, a catcher committed to Manhattanville College, has played for Salisbury in the past, he is still pumped for this season. 

Other Knights expected to make an impact are brothers Beau and Nate Bisceglie. Beau, a third-former, is a talented young player—as is Nate, Class of 2027. Joining them are multi-sport athletes Jordan Rittenberg ‘26, an excellent goaltender for the varsity hockey team, and Cooper Long ‘26, a defensive end on the football team. 

The talent will be tested regularly this year, with last year’s championship opponent, Canterbury, out for vengeance. The two face off twice in the regular season: April 12 in New Milford and April 16 on the Hilltop. Fans already have those two dates marked on their calendars. 

With winning comes expectations. This year’s team is ready to hit the ball out of the park.