By Dani Kotansky – Staff Reporter 

The Jonathan Law baseball team has been preparing for months to get back out on the field in 2025. 

The first varsity game scheduled for 12:00 at Ludlowe on April 5. The captains for this season are seniors Michael Merchant, Christian Galligan, and Alex Rodriguez. 

“Our number one goal going into every season is to qualify for the CIAC State Tournament,” Head Coach Mr. Simler said. “Every team needs to win at least eight games to automatically qualify, so we set our sights on getting to eight wins as soon as possible.”

Senior captain Christian Galligan is ready to take the field and be there for his team. 

“I’m very excited to hopefully return to being someone every pitcher knows they can depend on defensively, and hopefully improve more offensively,” Galligan said. 

Sophomore Aiden Ramos is also looking forward to returning to a positive playing environment.

“I am looking forward to getting back on the field with my teammates,” Ramos said. “We have a lot to prove this season after losing a tough game in the state semifinals last year.”

The varsity team’s first home game is set for 3:45 against Career on April 7. (For the whole schedule, check out @lawmenbaseball on Instagram.)

Freshman Logan Soulsby is excited to join the team and experience high school baseball.

“I am looking forward to working with the team and growing as a player,” Soulsby said. 

The team will face off against cross-town rival Foran April 19 (away) and May 20 (home). Some other home games include Fairfield Prep, Lyman Hall, Shelton, and West Haven. 

“I’m really excited to play with my teammates and have a great time on the field,” freshman Aaryan Doshi said. “I can’t wait for the season.”

While numerous players have personal goals for the season, there are goals set for the team, especially when it comes to offense. 

“Going into this season we are looking to improve upon our run production on offense,” Simler said. “We have been swinging the bats very well in the pre-season and are hoping to see an increase in the number of runs we score per game.”

Most importantly, the team looks to have fun and work hard this season. 

“The team atmosphere is very energetic and fun, but when it comes time to be serious everyone locks in and focuses,” Ramos said.