The 2023 MBCA 55th Hall of Fame
Induction & Awards Ceremony
January 27 and 28, 2023 • Four Points by Sheraton-Wakefield, MA
5:30-6:30 p.m. Hall of Fame Reception
6:30 p.m. Hall of Fame Banquet
Proud Sponsor of the MBCA Hall of Fame Dinner
John Kearney
Class of 2022
Bridgewater-Raynham High School
* 300 Wins (23 seasons)
* 16 MIAA Tournament Appearances
* 8 Old Colony League Championships
* 1 Southeast Conference Championship
* 2 Eastern Massachusetts Championships
* 2 top four Super 8 Regional Finals
* 1 State Championship
*2013 Boston Globe & Boston Herald Coach of the Year
Bill Lawrence
Class of 2022
Middleboro HS
* 328 Wins (21 seasons)
*21 MIAA Tournament Appearances
*12 Patriot League Championships
*2015 Division 2 State Championship
*2013 Division 3 State Championship
*Beloved Teacher/Coach/ RIP 2020
Steve Simoes
Class of 2022
Hopkinton HS
* 270 Wins (20 seasons)
*5 Tri-Valley League Championships
*3 Division 2 South Championships
*4 Division 2 State Finals
*2004 Division 2 State Championship
* 7 Tri-Valley Team Sportsmanship Awards
* ABCA Coach of the Year
* Boston Globe Coach of the Year
Joe Small
Class of 2022
Hopedale High School
* 330 Wins (24 seasons)
*18 Consecutive MIAA Appearances
*7 Sectional Finals
*3 Sectional Championships
* 7 Dual Valley Championships
*2-time Metrowest Daily News Coach of the Year
*2-time Joe Gleason Sportsmanship Award (Umpires Award)
*Bill Wickman Award for Outstanding Service to High School Baseball