Tommy Beirne

The fourth stop on our Fall Ball Series takes us to SUNY Old Westbury 🐆 We’ll be highlighting players to watch for the upcoming season, stay tuned for more ⚾️

Johnathan Kortright is entering his senior season at Old Westbury as one of just three lefty pitchers on the roster. The southpaw out of East Islip has plenty of experience and should see a lot of work for the Panthers in 2027.

Old Westbury 3B JJ Palumbo earned First Team All-Skyline Conference Honors in 2026, slashing .422/.492/.495 with 28 runs scored in 30 games. He will be one of the Panthers’ most important bats in 2027. Here he is hitting a double during an intrasquad game.

Freshman Ryan Kunkel is a newcomer at SUNY Old Westbury from Carey HS. His unorthodox delivery can be difficult for hitters to read, and his velocity has been steadily climbing. Look for Kunkel to be an important piece of the Panthers’ staff in the coming years.

Tim Camier pitched to a 4.41 ERA out of the pen in his freshman year at Old Westbury. Now in year two, Camier will be a key relief piece for the Panthers. Camier’s twin brother Ryan, who missed all of 2026 due to TJ surgery, is now healthy and will return in 2027 to join his brother on the Old Westbury staff.

Tyler Anderson is a North Babylon graduate who transferred back home to Old Westbury from the Massachusetts College of Liberal Arts. Throws a lively fastball with a sidearm delivery. He should see plenty of work for the Panthers in 2027

Old Westbury OF Brandon Hernandez was named First Team All-Skyline Conference in 2026. The Yonkers native batted .367 with 22 RBI and 24 R in 32 games. Hernandez will look to build off of his strong 2026 as he slots right back in as a starting outfielder in 2027. Here he is with an intrasquad single.

Old Westbury OF Danny Ozuna is a freshman out of St. Raymond’s who can really swing it. His excellent contact skills paired with his blazing speed make him an intriguing addition to the Panthers’ offense.

IF Sean Maddi was the primary second baseman for Old Westbury in 2026. A Holy Trinity graduate, Maddi is excellent defensively and runs the bases with the best of them. Look for him to be a key contributor as he enters his senior season with the Panthers.