By Yeiden Nieves and Michael Smith – Staff Reporters

Halfway through the 2024 baseball season, Jonathan Law is looking to secure a spot in the Class M State Tournament. 

Law currently has a record of 5-8 with wins over Cheshire (twice), Hamden, East Haven, and West Haven.

One of the key players this season for the Lawmen has been sophomore outfielder Brady O’Neil. He and his teammates are determined to win at least three more games and return to states.

“My goals for the team is to make the state tournament,” O’Neil said. “We have the skills to do it we just have to work on applying them in game.”

O’Neil was moved up to varsity for the state tournament last season. Going into the offseason, he worked on his skills to be able to start varsity this year.

“I prioritized working on my offensive skills during the offseason as that was a big issue with our team last year,” O’Neil said. “I landed a spot on the varsity batting rotation and now it’s all about getting as many hits as I can.”

O’Neil is one of two sophomores in the regular starting lineup for Law. 

“Brady’s an excellent example for young guys that it doesn’t matter what year you are or your experience, if you just work hard you’ll get to play,” Assistant Coach Mr. McPartland said. “His motivation and determination should be the standard for how hard young incoming players should work.”

McPartland said O’Neil sets an excellent example to current freshman.

“Brady showed me that even though I’m only a freshman I can play on varsity with enough hard work,” freshman Seamus Fedigan said.

O’Neil brings refined skills to the offense. His fielding skills are also very exceptional.

“Brady’s very athletic and always performs his best on offense and defense,” sophomore Nick Cosmas said. “He has a very strong swing and uses his athleticism to his advantage while on defense.”

O’Neil is looking forward to the rest of the season and achieving his goals as the Lawmen look to sneak into the Class M State Tournament.