Former MLB All-Star second baseman Edgardo Alfonzo guides his FerryHawks through drills during spring training at the CSI baseball field on April 13, 2022. (Staten Island Advance/Jason Paderon)
STATEN ISLAND, NY — With their inaugural season just days away, the Staten Island FerryHawks took just under 40 players to spring training at the College of Staten Island last week.
Familiar faces include Ben Ruta, Joe Impeduglia and Kevin Krause as well as the sons of major leaguers Kacy Clemens (Roger Clemens) and Brantley Bell (Jay Bell) as well as revolutionary Kelsie Whitmore, who is aiming to become the first woman ever to play in the Atlantic League.
The FerryHawks’ first signing, Kacy Clemens, son of Roger Clemens, works the field during spring training at the CSI baseball field on April 14, 2022. (Staten Island Advance/Jason Paderon)
The FerryHawks coaching staff includes former Mets major leaguers, pitching coach Nelson Figueroa and manager Edgardo Alfonzo.
The new team opens its road season Thursday in Charleston at 6:35 p.m. The FerryHawks open at home on May 3. For tickets, visit here or go to https://www.ticketreturn.com/prod2/Team.asp?SponsorID=15805#.Yl3p1_fMK3x.
The FerryHawks coaching staff includes former Mets major leaguers, pitching coach Nelson Figueroa and manager Edgardo Alfonzo. (Staten Island Advance/Jason Paderon)
Fellow IS alumnus Joe Impeduglia, a St. Peter’s product, takes a few left shots during FerryHawks’ spring training at the ICS baseball field on April 14, 2022. (Staten Island Advance/ Jason Paderon)
Hometown hero wide receiver Kevin Krause poses for the press during day two of spring training for the all-new Staten Island FerryHawks at CSI on April 12, 2022. (Staten Island Advance/Jason Paderon)
Former Seahawk and Wagner College Yankees draft pick Ben Ruta waits for batting practice during FerryHawks’ spring training at the CSI baseball field on April 13, 2022. (Staten Island Advance/Jason Paderon)
FerryHawks pitching coach Nelson Figueroa gives some pointers during spring training at the ICS baseball field on April 13, 2022. (Staten Island Advance/Jason Paderon)
Brantley Bell, son of Major Leaguer Jay Bell waits his turn in the batting cage during spring training at CSI Field on April 14, 2022. (Staten Island Advance/Jason Paderon)
Wide receiver Kevin Krause shares a laugh with general manager Eddie Medina during FerryHawks spring training at the CSI baseball field on April 14, 2022. (Staten Island Advance/Jason Paderon)
One of the most-watched FerryHawks this year will be pitcher/outfielder Kelsie Whitmore. Whitmore does some swings during spring training at CSI. (Staten Island Advance/Jason Paderon)
All eyes are on Kelsie Whitmore as she navigates the command during FerryHawks spring training at CSI. April 14, 2022. (Staten Island Advance/Jason Paderon)
Former MLB All-Star second baseman Edgardo Alfonzo guides his FerryHawks through drills during spring training at the CSI baseball field on April 13, 2022. (Staten Island Advance/Jason Paderon)
Kelsie Whitmore shows off her knuckle curve during spring training at CSI on April 14, 2022. (Staten Island Advance/Jason Paderon)
A FerryHawk runs the bases during spring training at the CSI baseball field on April 12, 2022. (Staten Island Advance/Jason Paderon)
FerryHawks pitcher instructs pitcher Kelsie Whitmore during spring training at the CSI baseball field on April 14, 2022. (Staten Island Advance/Jason Paderon)
FerryHawks pitching coach Nelson Figueroa jokingly crashes into the catcher during spring training at the CSI baseball field on April 12, 2022. (Staten Island Advance/Jason Paderon)
The FerryHawks spring practice at the CSI baseball field on April 14, 2022. (Staten Island Advance/Jason Paderon)
Staten Island native Kevin Krause swings during spring training at the CSI baseball field on April 14, 2022. (Staten Island Advance/Jason Paderon)
Ferryhawks left-handed pitcher Jose Velez shoots at a pitch during spring training at the CSI baseball field on April 12, 2022. (Staten Island Advance/Jason Paderon)
Kelsie Whitmore lines up a pitch during spring training at CSI. (Staten Island Advance/Jason Paderon)
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