Ballplayer Awaits Call To The Pros; Braintree Slugger, A Star At Trinity, Is Being Scouted
Mike Ranieri is in the midst of his longest waiting game ever.
This time, the slugging baseball player isn’t stepping out of the batter’s box and playing games with an opposing pitcher.
His wait is for a ring on the telephone at his Braintree home or a knock on the door. You see, Ranieri is on the outside looking in. He is waiting for a call from Major League Baseball.
Four nights a week he puts on a uniform and plays center field for the All-Dorchester Sports League baseball team in the Boston Park League. And he keeps his ears and eyes open. Read more
