NEWS UPDATE

4/27/03

2002 College Select Team - Commitments

3/16/03

1. We are pleased to announce our allegiance with DEPreps.com as we strive to get more exposure for the players from the Delaware/Pennsylvania region up to main. Our sister site www.NorthEastBaseball.com  will carry information from the State of Delaware. On a regular basis beginning with next weeks edition.  www.DEPreps.com  has now listed the Top 100 Pre-Season players and DEPreps Editor Brian Coleman has done a bang up job with them.

2. For the past two seasons we have had a young man by the name of Darin Mastroianni with us. Darin is headed to Winthrop University in the fall and with that happening we are now able to have his dad, PAUL, join our staff this year. Paul has a long baseball heritage going back to his Dad who pitched in the Detroit Tigers and Pittsburgh Pirates organizations. Paul was a standout at North Rockland HS (NY) but like many of us to get through college he needed to work and thus baseball at that time was not able to continue for Paul.  He has spent some 15 years as an Amateur Coach and Paul’s baseball acumen is second to none. We are more than proud to have Paul join us to have the Mastroianni name remain as part of the College Select Baseball family.

1/30/03

Congratulations are in order for a couple of players whom we had the pleasure of having with us this past season

• ADAM LEDUC ---  Canada--- this hard throwing RHP has been name to TEAM CANADA for the 2003 season

• DARIN MASTROIANNI – Bedford, NY – smooth fielding SS has been named to the Pre Season Louisville Slugger TPX All American Team which was just announced in the latest issue of Collegiate Baseball.

ADAM LEDUC , 6' 2", 190 # RHP from Canada has just been noted by SLAM BASEBALL (Canada) as the current #2 Canadian Prospect for the upcoming 2003 Amateur Baseball Draft.

ADAM was with us in Florida and was the sole Canadian Pitcher to hit the 90 MPH mark in Jupiter. 

Congratulations Adam and we look forward to hearing of more success on your part.

 2002—The Year in Review.
(Revised 12/29/02)

The year 2002 was a good one for College Select Players as the talent level of player talent in the Northeast Region continues to rise and get the recognition that it deserves around the country.  Some the Shining Stars at our SHOWCASE and TEAM  EVENTS  (note: THE SCOUTING REPORT is produced by Baseball America / Prospects Plus): 

JOEY ALGIERI--  New Milford, NJ –Middle Infielder--- ’03 with pop in his bat---handles second as well as shortstop  rated as # 28 ’03 prospect in NJ by  December THE SCOUTING REPORT  

CHRISTOPHER BILYK --- Ithaca, NY ---LHP/1B ---  smooth ’03 LHP with mid to upper 80’s fastball—excellent first baseman --  signed early with LeMoyne College

BOBBY BLEVINS JR --- Briarcliff Manor, NY--- RHP /SS ---’03  who is perhaps top RHP in his state – excellent command of his pitches including upper 8-‘s Fastball –signed early with LeMoyne College  --rated as # 12  ’03 prospect in NY in December THE SCOUTING REPORT

EDMOND BUSHNELL – Silver Spring, MD--- OF – ’03 speedster with strong arm and power in his bat. Has been called a 5 tool player by some scouts

DAN CALABRO --- Bethel, VT ---catcher--- ’03 with strong arm--- has power in his bat – has catchers body with solid potential  -- rated as # 3  ’03 prospect in VT in December THE SCOUTING REPORT

ANDREW CAMPANA --- Piscataway, NJ --- Middle Infielder --- ’03 – superb foot speed and range in the field—has power in his bat and runs the bases well—has signed with Hofstra University

ERIC CAMPBELL --- Norwich, CT--- 1B/P/3B -- this ’05 is going to be known by all by the time he is a senior. Already 6ft 3 inches, 185 LBS he has a “plus arm” and a booming bat.

ANDREW CARIGNAN –Norwich, CT ---C --- this ’04 may well  be one of the best young catcher in his state  if he is not already The Best. He has a strong arm and home run power in his bat.

DANE CORY ---- Glens Falls , NY--- RHP--- lean and lanky ’03 RHP who throws in the mid 80’s --- loose arm with super potential for the next level ---  rated # 18  ’03 prospect in NY in December  THE SCOUTING REPORT

ROBERT CRONK --- Rome, NY --- RHP   -- ’03 RHP with mid 80’s fast ball—excellent control—another of those lean and lanky pitchers who will blossom at the next level. --- rated # 23  “03 prospect in NY in December SCOUTING REPORT

KEVIN DASH --- Springfield, NJ --- RHP--- ’03 RHP with excellent control of his pitches--- throws in low 80’s but control makes his stuff work.  Rated as # 29   ’03 prospect in NJ in December THE SCOUTING REPORT

LANCE DAVIS ---  Rochester , NY --- RHP –’05 with fastball that has already be clicked in low 90’s. Throws consistently in upper 80’s – great upside –6 ft 2 inch—210 lbs --- Rated # 10 ’05 prospect at PG/BA Wood Bat Championship by THE SCOUTING REPORT.

PAUL DEBONIS---   Brooklyn, NY –RHP--- ’03 RHP continues long line of fine pitchers from great high school  program Xaverian HS --- expect big things from him this spring—rated as #31 –’03 prospect in NY by December THE SCOUTING REPORT

GREG DOMBROWSKI --  Rome, NY ---- RHP –’04  pitcher with mid to upper 80’s fastball--- handles himself well in Centerfield as well

AXEL FLECHA --- Haverhill, MA -- RHP/Outfielder--- ’04 with excellent speed and range in outfield.—hits with line drive power

BOBBY GAGG --- Hamburg, NJ --- RHP--- ’05 hard throwing pitcher—nice lose arm and excellent mid 80’s fastball

MATT GILBERT --- Washington Crossing, PA --- RHP --- ’04 arm that is in the 80’s --- handles first base as well Rated at # 4 –’04 prospect in PA in December THE SCOUTING REPORT

ESTEE HARRIS ----   Central Islip, NY --- OF---’03 speedster with lefty hitting power --- great range in the outfield--- Signed early with Lamar University --- rated  as # 4 ’03 prospect in NY in December THE SCOUTING REPORT  along with being rated as # 232  ‘03 prospect in the country

MIKE HAVELIS --- Port Jefferson Station --- 1B--- ’03 with power bat--- nice size for first base--- has signed early with Canisius University

CHRISTOPHER HENAULT --- New Ipswich, NH --- Shortstop --- ’03 with excellent arm and glove at short ---solid bat with pop ---rated as # 6    ’03 prospect in NH in December THE SCOUTING REPORT 

ERIL HOLCK ---- Somerville, NJ --- RHP --- ’03 righty with 80’s fastball--- handles the OF and 1B as well—signed early with Rider University

FRANK INFURNA ---- Rochester, NY ---  1B/OF –’03 with excellent foot speed—solid at first base with the glove--- handles  bat well –line drive hitter  rated as # 39  ’03 prospect in NY in December THE SCOUTING REPORT.

RYAN KISKURNO--- Newtown, PA --- 3B/OF--- ’03 with strong and accurate arm—swings a power bat – runs well and plays the game hard

CRAIG KOMAR --- Flemington, NJ --- 1B/OF ---  power hitting ’03 –has potent bat--- size—6 ft 2 inch—190 lb—makes him great target at first base

BRANDON LARSON ---  An Arbor , MI --- RHP/3B --- ’04  with great potential – strong arm and good bat-

SHANE LEGARE -- Willington, CT--- RHP/DH – 6 ft 8 inch, 285 pound ’03 – has ability with the bat to put on power displays rarely seen at the high school level. On the mound he throws mid 80’s and is just learning how to pitch. Rated as #8 ’03 prospect in CT by THE SCOUTING REPORT

DARIN MASTROIANNI--- Mt Kisco, NY  --- Middle Infielder –’03 with great range in the field—line drive hitter with power--- signed early with Winthrop University ---rated as # 12 ’03  prospect in NY in December THE SCOUTING REPORT

ROBERT MERRILL --- Colchester, NY --- Catcher –’03 player that every coach wants on his team—solid in every respect, behind the dish and with the bat --- not spectacular but solid and workmanlike.  Rated as # 7 “03 prospect in CT in December THE SCOUTING REPORT

JOHN MILLER --- Holliston, MA --- LHP---crafty “03 LHP who is nearly untouchable when he is hitting his spots. Have excellent stuff --- rated #50 ’03 prospect in MA in December THE SCOUTING REPORT from Prospects Plus

STEPHEN MINOR --- Worcester, MA --- RHP--- ’03 with “heavy” mid 80’s fastball and excellent control—wants the ball in tough situations   --rated as #45 ’03 prospect in MA in current THE SCOUTING REPORT from Prospects Plus

PAUL MORGAN--- Essex Junction VT ---- RHP/SS--  ’03  with 80’s speed and good control--- has nice size and “room to grow” --  rated as # 2 ’03 prospect in VT in December THE SCOUTING REPORT from Prospects Plus.

NOLAN MULLIGAN ----  Hollywood Fl. –RHP  --- 6 ft 5 inch—180 lb  ’03  RHP  who throws consistently in mid to high 80’s--- knows how to pitch--  rated as # 13  ’03 prospect in Florida in December THE SCOUTING REPORT from Prospects Plus.

RYAN NICOTRI --- Plymton, MA --- Middle Infielder --- ’03 with good range and arm in the field—line drive hitter and good foot speed --- rated as # 36 ’03  prospect in December   THE SCOUTING REPORT from Prospects Plus

TOM NUZZOLESE --- Bellmore, NY --- RHP/3B--- ’03 with strong curve and 80s fastball-- solid line drive hitter-- dependable infielder---

Early Signing Period Commitments

We are proud to announce the  Early Signing Period Commitments of players who have been with us this FALL:
Chris Bilyk – Ithaca HS, NY ---LHP/1B/OF  --- LE MOYNE COLLEGE (NY)
Bobby Blevins JR--- Briarcliff HS, NY--- RHP/SS--- LE MOYNE  COLLEGE (NY)
Darin Mastroianni – Fox Lane HS, NY –SS/2B --- WINTROP UNIVERSITY (SC)
Mike Parker ---Newton South HS, MA --- SS/3B/2B ---GEORGE WASHINGTON  UNIV  (DC)
Anthony Smith---John Jay Cross River HS, NY---LHP/1B --- GEORGE WASHINGTON UNIV (DC)

 We wish all the above the best with their college careers.

 Watch this site for additional commitments as they are confirmed to us.

 College Select Players Named Among Top 20 Prospects at North East WOOD BAT Regional
 

In the recently announced TOP 20 Prospects in the Northeast Wood Bat Regional which took place the final weekend ion September.  Anthony Smith, LHP      (Katonah, NY), Mike Parker  INF  (Newton, MA) and Shane Legare RHP/DH  ( Willington CT) were named on the list. 

With 22 teams involved we consider it quite an honor to have three players listed among the Top 20.

In addition Anthony Smith was named  the Top Pitching Prospect in the Tournament.

Lakewood Showcase 2002 Review

The weather broke on Friday evening leaving us with two great weather days for our first ever Showcase in Lakewood at First Energy Stadium, home of the Lakewood Blue Claws, Philadelphia Phillies A League Affiliate Team.

FINAL RESULTS OF Mizuno Wood Bat Batting Practice Competition: 

Tied for First with 7 points: 

DEREK BECKMAN, Wall, NJ (Gold Team) and ANDREW CAMPANA (Orange Team)  

 Tied for Second with 6 points:

ROBERT LUCAS from  Clifton, NJ (Gold Team),  MATTHEW MARC-AURELE  (Orange Team) , ROBERT MERRILL  from Colchester, CT (Royal  Team),  MARK PAPPAS  (Royal  Team ) and BRIAN RUDOLPH from Washington Township, NJ (Light Blue Team).

The Winning team with 3.72 points per man was the ROYAL TEAM with the ORANGE TEAM in second place with 3.56 points per man.

Here are some of the highlights of the weekend:

PITCHING:

KEVIN DASH, ’03 RHP from Springfield, NJ continues to impress with his control and change of speeds. Threw four shut out innings

MATTHEW MARC-AURELE, 5' 10" - ’03 LHP from Wayne, NJ kept the batters off stride with his curve and change as he mixed in his fast ball.

NOLAN MULLIGAN, 6" 5" - ’03 RHP, from Hollywood Florida wowed those in attendance with three plus inning so with his 88 MPH fast ball and a great curve ball

MARK PAPPAS, 6" 1" - '04 RHP, from Ocean, NJ showed excellent control along with a heavy fast ball and good curve ball

WILLIAM CASEY WALSH , 6' 6" - ’03 RHP from Ithaca NY followed Mulligan and wowed them just as much with his fast ball which tapped 88 and cruised at 86. He also showed a good curveball

KRISTOPHER URBANO, 5' 11" - ’03 LHP from Freehold Township, NJ keep the batters off balance with an array of off speed pitches.

HITTING:

JOEY ALGIERI, ’03 New Milford, NJ showed extra base power to the gaps

KYLE BAHLE, ’03 from Forked River, NJ showed solid power to the right field centerfield gap.

ANDREW CAMPANA, ’03 from Piscataway, NJ showed extra base power

CRAIG KOMAR,   ’03 from Flemington, NJ hit the ball every time up and exhibited extra base power.

RYAM PEMBROKE, ’03 from Wading River, LI, NY, had   a bat that was on fire all weekend and showed double and triple power.

KRISTOPHER URBANO, ’03 Freehold Township, NJ showed a quick lefty bat with extra base power.

MATT WILLARD, ’04 from Newtown PA showed a quick bat, excellent contact hitter.

DEFENSE: 

SETH BINDER, ‘’03 out of Oak Park, California was solid at both short and second.

ANDREW CAMPANA, ’03 from Piscataway was flawless in the field at either short or second.

Campana and Pembroke turned a number of double plays. Exhibited exceptionally quick hands and feet.

DOUG LUNAU, ’04 from Bergenfield, NJ, was solid all weekend long.

RYAN KISKURNO, 03 from Newtown, PA, showed his arm strength and glove ability a number of time from third base

ROBERT ORGAZAT, ’03 from Middletown, NJ, showed acrobatic talents in centerfield in making a number of diving catches. Hit the cut off man perfectly on out at home plate

RYAN PEMBROKE, ’03 from Wading River, NY. Made a number of flashy plays at short as well as second base.

MARK SAVINO, ‘’04 from Paramus Catholic, showed nice range and good hands at short.

MATT WILLARD, ’04 from Newtown, PA, was solid as a rock at short and second.

Binghamton Showcase 2002 Review

The Mizuno Wood Bat Batting Practice Session on the final day at Binghamton turned into a hotly contested event.  

In the Individual Aspect MICHAEL SALAMONE from Brookline, MA on the GOLD TEAM took first place with 9 points. Right on his heels was JONATHAN LEBER, Clinton PA, of the ROYAL TEAM, and JUSTIN QUANCE, Rome, NY, from the GOLD TEAM.  

The Winning team with 3.1 points per man was the GOLD TEAM with the ORANGE TEAM in second place with 2.27 points per man.

We had 110 players with us for the three days of action in 90 to 100 degree temperatures.   Without a doubt the highlight of the showcase was the excellent pitching we saw so with that in mind let’s talk about the pitching first.  

PITCHING: We had a number of arms over and around the 90 MPH mark. 
LANCE DAVIS –Rochester, NY – this 6ft 2 inch, 210 LB RHP sophomore to be topped out at 92 and was cruising at the 87/88 mark all during his outing. 

BOBBY BELVINS, Briarcliff Manor, NY had a three inning stint that saw him K 8 batters while hitting the 89 MPH mark. Bobby, a 6ft 1inch-185 lb RHP, cruised in the 85/86 range. 

ANTHONY SMITH, 6ft LHP from Katonah, NY had his second excellent outing with, cruising between 85 to 88 and tapping 89 a few times. 

STEPHEN MINOR, 6 ft 2 inch RHP from Worcester, MA tapped 88 MPH and cruised at 83 to 85. 

DANE CORY, 6 ft 2 inch RHP from Glens Falls, NY cruised at 82/82 and tapped 85 MPH a few times. 

ROBERT CRONK, 6ft 5 inch, 180 LB RHP from Rome, NY tapped 86 MPH and cruised in the 83 MPH range. 

GREG DOMBRWOSKI, 5 ft 10 inch, 155lb junior to be RHP capped at 86 and cruised in the 83/84 range 

Others throwing in the low to mid 80’s were RYAN KISKURNO from Newtown, PA. CHRISTOPHER BILYK, 6 ft 3 inch, 180 LHP from Ithaca, NY; JASON HAUCK, 5 ft 11 inch, 160 lb RHP from Kirkville, NY; BRENDAN ROWLANDS 6ft 170 lb RHP from New York Mills, NY and LUKE CALZONE 5 ft 11 inch 150 lb LHP from Bethel CT. 

HITTING: These are some of the young men who swung the bat with authority. 
JOEY ALGIERI (New Milford, NY); CHRIS BILYK (Ithaca, NY) BOBBY BLEVINS JR (Briarcliff Manor, NY); KEVIN DASH (Springfield, NJ); TONY FULLER (Rochester, NY); MARK FUSCO (Niagara Falls, ON CA); CHARLES HICKEY (W.Granby, CT); TIM HOURIHAN (West Seneca, NY); FRANK INFURNA (Rochester, NY); JOSEPH KITT (West Islip, NY); JONATHAN LEBER (Clinton, PA); DARIN MASTROIANNI (Mt Kisco, NY); MICHAEL MURPHY (Wellesley, MA); JOHN PALLADINO (Malverne, NY); TOM PAVESI (New Boston, NH)’; RYAN PETRULIS (Tinley Park, Il)RICHARD QUINN (Katonah, NY) VINCENT RIGGI (Saratoga Springs, NY); JOE RIZZO (Pittsford, NY);ANTHONY SMITH (KATONAH, NY);RICHARD THATER (Danbury, CT) 

CATCHERS: Here are a few who stood out 
RYAN BOUCK (Schenectady, NY); MARK FUSCO (Niagara Falls, ON. CA); JONATHAN LEBER (Clinton, PA); ROBERT SANZILLO (Katonah, NY) ; MIKE WEINER (Easton, CT.)  

INFIELDERS: These players got our attention in the field. 

JOE GANLEY (Keene, NH); BOBBY KEMPLE (Ithaca, NY); RYAN KISKURNO (Newtown, PA); BRYCE LAMBERTO (New Hartford, NY); DARIN MASTROIANNI (Mt. Kisco, NY); JOHN PALLIDINO (Malverne, NY); MATT PELLICANO (Suffern, NY); RYAN PEMBROKE (Wading River, NY); RYAN PETRULIS (Tinley Park, IL); JUSTIN QUANCE (Rome, NY)

OUTFIELDERS: These players showed range along with a strong arm. 
CHRIS BILYK (Ithaca, NY); TOM COLT (Ithaca, NY); AXEL FLECHA (Haverhill, NY); NICK GALLIPANI (Brewster, NY); NATHAN GINSBERG (Dobbs Ferry, NY);GREG GONZALEZ (Mohegan Lake, NY) TOM GRACE (Utica, NY); TIM HOURIHAN (West Seneca, NY); KEITH KING (Massapequa Park, NY); MIKE MURPHY (Wellesley, MA); VINCENT RIGGI (Saratoga Springs, NY); SETH WEINBERG (Scarsdale, NY). 

Brooklyn Showcase 2002 Review

Let's start by giving a special Thank-you to Chris Dotolo, Hofstra University and Bob Zeig, Brooklyn Polytechnic Institute for giving us their time and sharing their knowledge of the recruiting process with us.  And again, thank-you to Bob Zeig for coordinating the accomodations & lecture hall for us. 

AND a heartfelt thanks to Steve Blinn, "Soup" Consorti & Rob Pincus for working with the players in the dugout & on the field ALL weekend.

Since I think all the players are looking to see the results of the Batting Practice Contest here we go with the results: 

TOP THREE TEAM RESULTS:

1. BLACK TEAM  - average 2.71 points per player

2. ORANGE TEAM - average 2.50 points per player

3. RED TEAM - average 2.23 points per player 

TOP INDIVIDUAL PERFORMERS: 

There were three players with 8 points – they all tied for First Place 
Dan Gulino -- Mount Vernon HS, VA – Black Team

Mike Nunziato --- Paramus Catholic HS, NJ –Black Team

Tom Nuzzolese – Mepham HS, LI, NY --- Orange Team 

All alone in Second Place:

Darin Mastroianni – Fox Lane HS, NY --- Orange Team 

And all alone in third place with 6 points:

Ben Leess – Briarcliff HS, NY --- Red Team 

Now for a capsule review of those that stood out in each of the following categories: 
HITTING:
Joey Algieri, (03) Paramus Catholic HS, NJ (Green Team) - 6 for 6 outing—all line drive base hits
Matt Bisbano, (03) Fox Lane HS, NY (Orange Team)
Joe Graff, (03) Northport HS, NY (Orange Team)
James Lainas (04) Stuyvesant HS, NY (Green Team)
Steven Malvagna (03) Kellenberg Memorial HS, NY (Red Team)
Josh Manda, (03) Jericho HS, NY (Green Team)
Darin Mastroianni (03) Fox Lane HS, NY, (Orange Team)
Mike Nunziato (03) Paramus Catholic HS, NJ (Black Team)
Mark Randall (03) Wethersfield HS, CT (Purple Team)
Robert Sanzillo (03) Somers HS, NY, (Green Team)
Ryan Smith (03) Michael J Petrides HS, NY (Orange Team)
Matthew Tangredi (03) Floral Park Memorial HS, NY (Black Team)

PITCHERS:
Matt Bisbano, (03) Fox Lane HS, NY (Orange Team)
Tyler Freedman, (03) Voorhees HS, NJ (Green Team)
Dan Gulino, (03) Mount Vernon HS, VA (Black Team)
George LaMar, (03) Briarcliff HS, NY (Purple Team)
Michael Lenzo, (03) Benjamin Cardozo HS, NY (Red Team)
Ben Simon, (03) Northfield Mt. Herman School, MA (Purple Team)
Brian Skirka , (03) Middletown HS South, NJ (Red Team)
Ryan Smith, (03) Michael J Petrides HS, NY (Orange Team)
David Qualben, (03) Xavier HS, NY (Black Team)
Anthony Vita, (03) West Babylon HS, NY (Light Blue Team) 

INFIELDERS:  (based on players who showed leather)
Michael Losavio –(03) – Tottenville HS, NY (Light Blue Team)
Brandon Mitchell –(03) –Belchertown HS, MA—(Light Blue Team)
Tom Nuzzolese – (03) -- Mepham HS, NY – (Orange Team)
Ryan Pembroke –(03) – Shoreham Wading River HS NY (Orange Team)
Matt Rinaldi – (03) --- Xaverian HS, NY—( Light Blue Team)
Juan Serrano – (03) --- Notre Dame HS, Fairfield CT – (Black Team) 

OUTFIELDERS: (based on players who showed leather)
Matt Bisbano --(03)—Fox Lane HS, NY (Orange Team)
Tim Duffy –(03) – Fairport HS, NY – (Red Team)
Estee Harris – (03) -- Central Islip HS, NY, (Black Team)
Mark Randall – (03) --- Wethersfield HS, CT (Purple Team)
Matt Rao --- (03) --- Plainedge HS, NY – (Red Team)
Ryan Samanka – (03) – DuBois Area HS, PA, (Orange Team) 
 
CATCHERS:
Dan Calabro – (03) --- South Royalton HS, VT – (Green Team)
Steven Malvagna –(03) --- Kellenbeg Memorial HS, NY (Red Team)
Alexander Sanchez--- (03) – Park West HS, NY – (Orange Team)
Robert Sanzillo –(03) --- Somers HS, NY, (Green Team)
 
SPECIAL NOTE:
we were informed that in the first year and a half of action at KeySpan Park there had been but one “dinger” hit to the right field bleachers.  Well, I am here to tell you that in two days we had two hit into the right field stands.  Who did It???
Estee Harris – (03) --- Central Islip HS, NY --- (Black Team)
Franics Eamonn Powers—(03) – St Joseph by the Sea HS, SI, NY 

Norwich Showcase 2002 Review

Let's start by giving a special Thank-you to Bob Keller,  Birmingham Southern College and Tom LoRicco, Massachusetts College of Liberal Arts for giving us their time and sharing their knowledge of the recruiting process with us. 

AND a heartfelt thanks to Steve Blinn and Glenn Beyer for working with the players in the dugout & on the field ALL weekend.

The Team Title & Individual Title in the Wood Bat Batting Practice Session.
For those of you who were not with us we used a point system which made a contest out of BP and added a little spice to the Wood Bat BP.  We also want to thank MIZUNO for supplying the wood bats. 

The BLUE team was first with 42 points, an average of 3.23 points per player, with the GOLD team right behind them with 34 points, average 2.61 points per player. 

The Individual Winner was SHANE LEGARE (Willington, CT) of the Green Team with a total of 9 points. 

Behind Shane in second place with 8 points each were:  MATT BISBANO (MT. Kisco, NY) of the Purple Team, TJ BOUCHER (Norwich, CT) of the Royal Team and JOSEPH ROSENBECK (Medina, NY) of the Red Team. 

In third place, each with 7 points, were:  ANDREW CARIGNAN (Norwich, CT) of the Gold Team, RYAN DEPOLO (Milford, CT) of the Gold Team, GREG DiMARCO (Newton, MA) of the Gold Team MATTHEW KRUGER (North Kingston, RI) of the Green Team, TOM NUZZOLESE (Wantagh, NY) of the Royal Team and ANTHONY SANTOS (Chelmsford, MA) of the Royal Team. 

The weather for the three days was absolutely perfect baseball weather. 

PITCHING:  
A number of young men stood out in their turns on the mound:  J.D. BRODERICK (Carmel, NY), TOM CUMMINGS (Athol, MA), KYLE DOUGHTY (Hopewell Junction, NY), BOBBY GAGG (Hamburg, NJ), MIKE LAVATO (Springfield, MA), SHANE LEGARE (Willington, CT)), JONATHAN RAPPAPORT (Longmeadow, MA), MARK SAKELAKOS (Peabody, MA), ANTHONY SMITH (Mt. Kisco, NY), RYAN SMITH (Staten Island, NY), JOSH TERLETZKY (Plainfield, CT)

HITTING: 
There were three dingers over the weekend hit by EDMOND BUSHNELL (Silver Spring, MD) ANDREW CAMPANA (Piscataway, NJ), BENJAMIN GRANT (Yarmouth, ME).  All of the home runs were impressive shots off or over the left field wall of pitcher friendly Dodd Stadium.

BATTING:
JARRED AMENT (Boylston, MA), JD BRODERICK (Carmel, NY), ANDREW CAMPANA (Piscataway, NJ), ERIC CAMPBELL (Norwich, CT), ANDREW CARIGNAN (Norwich, CT), RYAN DEPOLO (Milford, CT), STEVEN FAZIO (Cranston, RI), CHRISTOPHER FREDERICKS (Wallingford, CT), JASON GACCIONE (Dix Hills, NY), BOBBY GAGG (Hamburg, NJ), MIKE GISONDI (Hawthorne, NY), BENJAMIN GRANT (Yarmouth, ME), ROBERT KAHL (Blauvelt, NY), MATTHEW KRUGER (North Kingstown, RI), SHANE LEGARE (Willington, CT), JOEL LEVINE ( Peabody, MA), PAUL MORGAN ( Essex Junction, VT) , RYAN NICOTRI ( Plympton, MA) , MIKE PARKER (Newton, MA), ANDREW ROBERTS ( Wolcott, CT), ANTHONY SANTOS (Chelmsford, MA), JOSH SCHULTZ ( Oakland, NJ), BRYAN SCHWARTZ ( South Setauket, NY), DAVIN SIRPENSKI ( Voluntown, CT), ANTHONY SMITH (Mt. Kisco, NY), RYAMN SMITH ( Staten Island, NY), GAVIN SOFTIC (Athol, MA), STEPHEN TARMOUSH ( Arlington, MA), NICK VENEZIA ( Piscataway, NJ),MIKE VICCHIARIELLO ( Sparrowbush, NY) and DAN WILLIAMS ( Berwyn, PA). 

DEFENSIVE SPARKLERS: 
INFIELDERS---- ANDREW CAMPANA –INF (Piscataway, NJ), ERIC CAMPBELL –1B (Norwich, CT), RYAN DEPOLO—2B (Milford, CT) ROBERT FALAGUERRA –SS (Avon, CT), MIKE GISONDI 3B (Hawthorne, NY), CHRISTOPHER HENAULT – SS (New Ipswich, NJ), SCOTT KESSLER – SS (Sparta, NJ), JOEL LEVINE –2B (Peabody, MA), DAVID MOTT 1B (Greenwich, CT), MIKE PARKER –INF (Newton, Ma), MIKE REZNICK -- 3B (FarHills, NJ), MIKE SALAMONE –1B (Brookline, MA), ANTHONY SANTOS – INF (Chelmsford, MA) 

OUTFIELDERS---- MATT BISBANO (Mt. Kisco, NY) EDMOND BUSHNELL (Silver Spring, MD), ROBERT COUGHLIN (Sarasota Springs, NY), BRANDON FRISS (Albany, NY), BENJAMIN GRANT (Yarmouth, ME) ED SUDOL (Wallington, NJ), STEPHEN TAHMOUSH (Arlington, MA) 

CATCHERS: 
ANDREW CARIGNAN (Norwich, CT), JAMES MANCUSO (Scarsdale, NY) and ROBERT SANZILLO (Katonah, NY). 

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