Long Island Boys of Summer: Part II

Here’s Part II of baseball players from Long Island, my hometown.

Jay Loviglio, Freeport (Phillies, White Sox & Cubs)

Terry McDermott, Rockville Centre (Dodgers)

Shane Monahan, Syosset (Mariners)

John Morris, North Bellmore (Cardinals, Phillies & Angels)

Keith Osik, Port Jefferson (Pirates, Brewers, Orioles & Nationals)

A.J. Pierzynski, Bridgehampton (Twins, Giants & White Sox)

Pete Richert, Floral Park (Dodgers, Senators, Orioles, Cardinals & Phillies)

Wade Rowdon, Riverhead (Reds, Cubs & Orioles)

Mickey Rutner, Hempstead (A’s — Philadelphia)

Jeff Schaefer, Patchogue (White Sox, Mariners & A’s)

Ray Searage, Freeport (Mets, Brewers, White Sox & Dodgers)

John Valentin, Mineola (Red Sox & Mets)

Tom Veryzer, Port Jefferson (Tigers, Indians, Mets & Cubs)

Frank Viola, Hempstead (Twins, Mets, Red Sox, Reds & Blue Jays)

Al Weis, Franklin Square (White Sox & Mets)

Desi Wilson, Glen Cove (Giants)

Ron Witmeyer, West Islip (A’s)

Carl Yastrzemski, Southampton (Red Sox)

Until then, see ya on the diamond!

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Joe Boesch is a graduate of the New York Institute of Technology and currently working on his Masters Degree in Communications. He’s appeared on MLB Radio, MLB TV and various other media. Besides writing for MLBlogs, he also writes for The Baseball Report, Mets Daily and FOX Sports Blogs. He’s...

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