MSBL Unveils the Nantucket Island Men’s Senior Baseball League

Compiled by Steve LaMontia-Carlentini, MSBL Director of Communications

Bret Samboy is the catalyst and League President of the newly formed Nantucket Island MSBL.  They recorded their very first game this past weekend.   You can click on the image below to check out a gallery of the first game action.

Samboy’s goal is to field three to four teams for the league’s first year this summer. While on paper, it’s a wood-bat men’s league affiliated with the Men’s Senior Baseball League, it is open to women, and so far, one woman has signed up to play. Once the league starts up, their plan is to schedule a home run derby and all-star game. The idea is to make these games into events that anyone can come watch. Peanuts, Cracker Jacks and the like.

“I hope it’s well received. I hope it’s something that can carry on for years,” Samboy said. “Kids on the island who play Little League and Babe Ruth [League] know they have some place to play after high school or college if they’re still on the island.” Riley had the same thought.

“The community is saying they can’t wait to bring picnics out and watch ball,” he added. “I’m a lonely guy out here, so to be able to do something for the community is pretty solid. How long it lasts, I can’t predict. But I hope it’s here after I’m gone.”

Below is a summary of the first game.  Welcome aboard!