On Sunday, March 15, former California Angel pitcher Jimmy Bisceglia led a pitching clinic for more than 40 young pitchers from the Manhasset Baseball League. The players picked up pitching and throwing tips, and worked on pitching delivery and fielding. During a question and answer period, the players learned that Bisceglia had a harder time pitching to Craig Biggio than to Ken Griffey Jr.!

The next free clinic will be on Sunday, March 29, at Manhasset High School gym from 4 to 5:30 p.m. This clinic will feature Coach Rich Hess of MHS and several of his veteran players as they teach the K through sixth graders defensive skills for catchers, infielders and outfielders.

The player evaluation schedules are now set. It is very important that each player participate in each session to ensure a fully competitive league. After the third day of evaluations, a formal draft will be held and teams will be formulated for the season. For the second and third graders, the schedule at Memorial Field is:

- Saturday, March 28, 3-4 p.m.

- Sunday, March 29, 10-11:30 a.m.

- Saturday, April 4, 3-4:30 p.m.

The fourth/fifth grade schedule at Memorial Field is:

- Saturday, March 28, 1-2:30 p.m.

- Sunday, March 29, 2:45-3:45 p.m.

- Saturday, April 4, 1-2:30 p.m.

In case of inclement weather, go to the next date.

Please remember the cocktail party set for March 28 from 5 to 7 p.m. at Strathmore Vanderbilt Country Club. Minimum suggested donation is $25 per person. Please call 627-1384 to make reservations.

Registration ends on March 31. Sign-ups are still available at Phil's Manhasset Sport Shop.