I felt good and I had my stuff. Logothetis, Weve come together as a team the last few weeks. 1 team in state, has some huge shoes to fill. Weve had the same strategy since we played Don Bosco. Since then, the Bobcats have 10 straight winning seasons and will look to make it 11 this year. Millburn at Seton Hall Prep: The countdown to 800 wins continues for Seton Hall head coach Mike Sheppard, who is in his 34th season as head coach of the Pirates. Or, Ill even tell the coach, Hey, your kid is coming close to 20 seconds. Not that any of us carry watches and time it, but we do try to move it along.. There were several other interesting games that should have been played Wednesday including a game between Toms River South, one of the states most consistent programs, and powerhouse, Jackson Memorial, which has nine college scholarship players on its roster. They prefer to deliver the message quietly. He threw 77 pitches across six innings, he allowed one hit and two walks, and hit a batter, while surrendering one unearned run. Wt. Your chance will come and never give up always give 110%.. But we said to ourselves were going to go out there and play our tails off.. The first solution to promote shorter games is for umpires and coaches to continue reminding pitchers and players to Hustle it up! You can count on all umpires and most coaches to keep at it. It would absolutely help with the pace of the game, Red Bank Catholic coach Buddy Hausmann said. and YouTube's terms of service is available here. Head Coach. The Cougars defeated Millburn, 10-8 in the North 2, Group 3 final on Friday. and Your California Privacy Rights (User Agreement updated 1/1/21. Cha's pace is becoming a more familiar sight at higher levels of baseball. That will have a trickle-down effect on amateur baseball, if not today, perhaps in a couple of years. Head Coach rrinsky@ramapo.edu: 201-684-7066 201-684-7066: Walker Larson: Pitching Coach/Recruiting Coordinator wlarson@ramapo.edu: Joe Maugeri: Assistant Coach Andrew Stella . ALL RIGHTS RESERVED. Seton Hall would likely have been a ranked among the top 10 teams in the state. As for the game -- which was stopped in the fifth inning as trainers tended to the injured baseball player -- TAMUT said it's been officially declared a no-contest. Ramapo baseball celebrates sectional title win over Montville. Toms River South at Jackson Memorial: Ken Frank would have led his Indians into Larry DZio Field for a big Shore Conference Class A South test. Ramapo had three hits Klein, Teel and JT Psirogianes. It's a hard transition for me, giving up a passion, something that I've been doing for a long time now. User Agreement, 8/26/2022 10:07:00 AM, #21 Rowan Wins Fourth Straight NJAC Regular-Season Crown, WP's Yelin, Ramapo's Danbrowney, Rutgers-Camden's Watson, Kean's Kulpa Earn NJAC Baseball Weekly Honors, Rowan's Maria and Grace, Stockton's Novobilsky, Rutgers-Camden's Cunard Earn NJAC Baseball Weekly Honors, Kean Alum Kevin Herget Records First MLB Win, WP's Weis, TCNJ's Gray, Rutgers-Camden's Watson and Cunard Earn NJAC Baseball Weekly Honors. "That'll be what I'll miss the most, the connections and competitions between the other teams and other coaches too," Saunders said. OJJ.o'O|^{{]uu2h+H$/^twwB&---}}}`Z"|vD?L{E{YD%(=1o_tNk=2@I. ", "My favorite thing is when they come back," Saunders said. Every practice, there's a purpose to every sign. Chrzanowski and lefty Oren Abbott, who is headed to Duke, have both been clocked at 90 mph. Local journalism that holds the powerful accountable, celebrates where we live and helps us solve problems. We use cookies to ensure that we give you the best experience on our website. Bishop Eustace, 21-7-1 last season, is expected to be in rebuilding mode. Best Version Media, LLC. Its in the rulebook of the Indiana-based National Federation of State High School Associations, points out longtime North Jersey umpire John Gojdycz. Since then, the Franklin Lakes school has been playing its best baseball at the right time. They won four league titles under his watch, including this season. I had a blast.. It's the Raiders' first title since 2005. There are so many ways to move the game along, and the MLB initiatives have brought it to the forefront. He arrived at Ramapo in 1982 to coach baseball with Steve Turro, football and some track. All rights reserved (About Us). Niko attacked the zone and trusted his defense, Ramapo coach Garrison Ward said. "We wanted to get that 200 for him. Dean says this years Raiders team began bonding during winter workouts at Teels Baseball and Softball Training Center. Cops are urging anyone with information about the incident to call 903-798-3876 or Texarkana Area Crime Stoppers. endobj Raymond Harrison New Milford 2017. It was a great feeling.. Montville ace Ian Kaiser threw 100 pitches in six innings, surrendering three hits and three runs (two earned) with seven strikeouts and two walks. Montville (21-9) tied it in the second when Hunter Force scored on a fielders choice groundout by Ryan Wehrle. % endobj 2023 EHM PRODUCTIONS,INC. Parents and Saunders' family had the cameras ready. He's spent the last 16 years as varsity baseball coach, building the program up from below-.500 seasons in his first few years to becoming a contender and title-winners. Bishop Eustace at Eastern: Another game between two teams with tremendous tradition. I think there are more walks and hit by pitches than there used to be. I'm excited for new challenges and certainly excited to help be an advocate for all of our players and coaches at Byram Hills. It is with great pleasure that we announce the recommendation of Mr. Michael DeFazio as the new Ramapo High School Head Football Coach. "Ramapo coaches Garrison Ward and Mike Esposito are encouraging and bond with the players. Lea is a New York Yankees fan, Chris is a New York Mets and Dean is a Los Angeles Dodgers fan. We knew at the start of the season that we were a team that can cause damage, but it was a bit of a rollercoaster in the beginning," said Logothetis, who threw a complete game Friday. Notre Dame was 24-2 last season and was the Colonial Valley Conference Colonial Division champ. Attack the field, Passaic Techs Nutile said. YouTubes privacy policy is available here and YouTubes terms of service is available here. Portnoy is committed to Rutgers. The views, information, or opinions expressed in this article are solely those of the author and do not necessarily represent those of Best Version Media or its employees. At Ramapo he holds a record of 177-144-2 overall coming into the 2009 season. Cookie Settings/Do Not Sell My Personal Information. |, Kevin Minnick | NJ Advance Media for NJ.com Michael Esposito is the new head coach at Ramapo. It was a revenge game for us. Lets be honest we are however many years into the pitch-count monitoring and that still causes all sorts of chaos and confusion.". 5. Registration on or use of this site constitutes acceptance of our It all started to come together . The official Baseball Coach List for the Ramapo College of New Jersey Roadrunners Skip To Main . Cops say after collapsing, the TAMUT baseball player -- whose identity has not yet been publicly revealed -- was hospitalized. The material on this site may not be reproduced, distributed, transmitted, cached or otherwise used, except with the prior written permission of Advance Local. We knew they were a great team and were hot. You will now be able to customize your experience on our website. 2 K . RAMAPO RAIDERS 2016-2017 Varsity Baseball Head Coach: Mickey Hunt Assistant coaches: Joe Spaord, Matt Occhipinti, Garrison Ward, Mike Esposito # Name Gr. UHV- JAGS. Morristown was 14-8 last season. Asked about a memorable game, Dean looks back to the 2019 season and a win against Mahwah High School in the Bergen County quarter-final tournament. The preseason used to start the first Friday in March, but the New Jersey State Interscholastic Athletic Association designated March 13 as this seasons start for pitchers and catchers. If you purchase a product or register for an account through one of the links on our site, we may receive compensation. Delbarton at Pope John: Pope John was 22-5 and returns two of the state's premier hitters in outfielder Mike Bello and first baseman Luke. Hamilton West and Notre Dame would likely have been ranked 15-20 if there was a NJ.com Preseason Top 20. |, Matt Cosentino | For NJ Advance Media Sheppard has a career record of 790-208-4 and a winning percentage of .790. I dont see it affecting the high school game at all, Ramseys Paul Urbanovich said. ", Rankings: Ketcham stays atop baseball rankings, first 2023 playoff seed projections for each class, Scoreboard: Scores, schedule, results and more for May 1-7 high school baseball, Gallery: Photo gallery of Byram Hills-Briarcliff baseball, before it was suspended by the rain. Ramapo 11. Eustace does return a reliable pitcher in Charlie Sanzio, who struck out 54 in 38 innings last spring. He is a pitcher-outfielder. Baseball training available for players in Grades 1-12 and feature a low player to coach ratio. Jackson Memorial, which would have been ranked No. Ridgewood returns All-Group catcher Brian Skettini and Virginia recruit Anthony Stephan, a shortstop, and one of the states finest hitters. NJ Division North I Group III. "Giving players more time in the preseason to prepare wouldbe more beneficial," Westwood coach Nick Urbanovich said. Old Bridge at Morristown: This is a game between two teams that would have had outstanding pitching staffs. "I certainly haven't won any games between the lines, all the players did that. Registration on or use of this site constitutes acceptance of our I gained confidence as the game went on. "He's created a winning culture, winning program, and his leadership, baseball acumen and people skills are why this program is the way it is.". A big reason for Ramapos success has been its starting pitching, led by junior Niko Logothetis. "Big 200, so a little more pep in our step, a little more juice for today," Byram Hills junior Dylan Ettinger said. Ramapo beat Montville, 3-2, in the North 1, Group 3 sectional final. Terrifying moment during a collegiate baseball game Saturday . Feretic was a Rutgers University commit, decommitted, and is now headed for Monroe (N.Y.) Community College. "When I see what happened in Italy and what is going on in New York, it knocks me right back to reality, Malta said. Hamilton West would likely have handed the ball to senior lefty Nick Diaz. The material on this site may not be reproduced, distributed, transmitted, cached or otherwise used, except with the prior written permission of Advance Local. Your California Privacy Rights/Privacy Policy. He throws a hard fastball, Teel said. Hustle it out. With MLB's initiative, which has reduced games from 3 hours, 9 minutes to 2:38, is a pitch clock heading to a local diamond near you? Dean also feels that great coaching has helped him become a better player. "Unfortunately in the last few years at Ramapo we have dealt with a lot of loss. and Your California Privacy Rights (User Agreement updated 1/1/21. Keeping New Jersey athletes healthy together. Montvilles Christian Zurawlow had a game-high two hits. | #GoEagles pic.twitter.com/2tm4mQMqJo. Privacy Policy and Cookie Statement, Im always, Cmon, lets go, guys. ", I feel the high school game is probably a little slower than maybe 10-15 years ago due to the quality of pitching that is around these days, Park Ridge coach Dylan Evans said. Ramapo (19-14) took a 1-0 lead in the first inning when junior Jake Lopez grounded out to first base with two outs, scoring Teel from third. We really want to win the county title and go on to the state championship, said Dean. Ettinger pitched five innings for the win, giving up just two earned runs on five hits, while striking out 12 batters and issuing one walk. I had a Willie Mays style diving catch and my throw to third base resulted in a double play, said Dean. "He'd be the first to deflect all attention to his former players and coaches, and while everyone in the program over the years deserves some credit, the one constant has been coach," Byram Hills assistant coach Fred Schwam said of Saunders. The kids arent being selfish, they knew this was their one chance. The family will have a new team to cheer for in September when Dean joins the Fairfield University Stags baseball team. Eric Cha of Old Tappan pitched in record-setting heat as if he had plans to get to a pool party. YouTube's privacy policy is available here I fouled a few pitches off and got a 10-pitch at bat and finally got one over the first basemans head. Ramapo is retooling after an 18-8 season last spring. I dont think its creeping in yet.. New Jersey Athletic Conference, All Rights Reserved. Were going to keep this train rolling.. the Roadrunner Baseball program. Terrifying moment during a collegiate baseball game Saturday a player was struck by a bullet while he was standing in the bullpen -- and had to be rushed to a nearby hospital. Ramapo has won four straight games and has outscored its opponents, 26-10 during that span. Ridgewood at Ramapo: Ridgewood, the defending Group 5 champions, would have been a team ranked between 10-15 in the NJ.com Top 20. As the regular season begins to wind down and playoffs draw near, it sometimes becomes difficult for Saunders to not think about the end. With school likely closed at least until the end of April by the coronavirus, spring high school sports are on hold too. Edgemont (4-11) Nate Parsons had a double and a RBI. Delaware Valley 4. Your California Privacy Rights/Privacy Policy. Stolen Base RANK SB. I faced a top pitcher who throws a 99 mph ball and I got a hit, said Dean. Several coaches noted that the cost and added responsibility of adding a pitch clock would be too much to handle. Also returning is Jason Gilman, who fanned 26 in 29 innings of work. 2024 RHP Kyle Purvin (Ramapo) ATH 5'10/166lbs Compact, repeatable arm stroke. Ramapo Baseball Head Coach: Mike Esposito Record: 19-15 6-4 in Big North - Freedom Home Stats. I think what makes Coach Saunders so special is his attention to detail. According to the Texarkana Texas Police Department, two men shot at each other in front of a home as the game was happening nearby and an errant round "traveled about 400 yards and struck the innocent victim at the ball field. They hardly looked back from there, and Edgemont was unable to muster an answer. My favorite player is LA Dodgers shortstop Corey Seager, said Dean. Ramapo improves to 3 - 1 overall while the Titans . 2023 Advance Local Media LLC. Delbarton at Pope John: Pope John was 22-5 and returns two of the states premier hitters in outfielder Mike Bello and first baseman Luke Chenault. Baseball: Statewide stat leaders for the fourth week of the season, April 24-30. The Mustangs briefly took a 2-1 lead in the third inning on a home run by Logan Force to right-center field. That being said, Im not saying that rule has always been enforced.. Coach Martin brings a wealth of baseball experience and a long history of baseball tradition with him to the Mahwah campus. Privacy Policy and Cookie Statement, "Have high school games started to get much longer? This content is only available to subscribers. a player was struck by a bullet while he was standing in the bullpen -- and had to be rushed to a . Im thinking of the game, said Brett Gable, a Cherokee sophomore pitcher and Virginia Tech recruit. Nick Gantaifis is a high school sports reporter for NorthJersey.com. (AP Photo/Michael Reaves) A game against Toms River South is a great way to get the season banging, said Jackson Memorial head coach Frank Malta. We didnt have an identity all year. He'll enjoy another career highlight in his final season. It was disappointing not having a baseball season last year due to the pandemic, said Dean. FB 80-81 (82) CB 65-69 w/ 11/5 depth Filled up the zone. It was great playing on that team, said Dean. Heres a look at the other big games around that state that were scheduled for today. Softball: Ramsey, Ramapo, Emerson Boro advance - BCWCA/Bergen Co. After coaching his 16th season as the varsity baseball head coach, he will be transitioning from coaching to an administrative role and is slated to become the assistant athletic director at Byram Hills next year. |, Craig Epstein | NJ Advance Media for NJ.com Ben Rothenberg went 2-for-4. Monfort, a senior, fanned 32 in 20 innings. All rights reserved (About Us). He's given a 110% all the time, and with this being his last year, we want it to be a really special time for him.". <> stream Dean turns to music for his pre-game ritual. Under the section of pitching infractions, delay of game, Rule 6.2 C, a batter shall be awarded one ball, for the pitcher, failing to pitch or make or attempt a play, including a legal feint, within 20 seconds after he has received the ball., Weve always had that rule, said Gojdycz, who has been umpiring more than 40 years and is secretary of the Bergen County Umpires Association. Hence, why we have people not wanting to play, coach and umpire our sport.. Plus, access to your favorite pro and college teams. It helped the team advance to the county semi-finals.. Byram Hills (9-6) Aside from Ettinger, Connor Boekel went 2-for-4 with his first career home run. Until they add a pitch clock for high school, Ill probably start thinking about it then., I have some that work fast, some that work extremely slow. Ramapo Gryphons Varsity Boys Baseball Spring Valley, NY FOLLOW TEAM 22-23 V. Baseball Home Schedule Roster News More / Ramapo High School Baseball Ramapo Baseball OVERALL 0-0 0.00 Win % LEAGUE 0-0 0.00 Win % HOME0-0 AWAY0-0 NEUTRAL0-0 PF0 PA0 STREAK- Contribute to the Team Complete the Schedule Add missing games to the schedule Complete the Roster Its now my senior year and I want to play, have fun, and win.. Charlie Wingfield 5; 13. Coach Martin has led They wanted one last ride., Even the invincible arent invincible: HS baseball coach, 30, dies of coronavirus, Ben Luderer was a member of Don Bosco's 2008 national championship team. 1 0 obj Unmatched North Jersey high school sports coverage from our Varsity Aces team. Chenault had 33 hits and 28 RBI. |, Jason Bernstein | NJ Advance Media for NJ.com Pos. Baseball lessons are offered in hitting, pitching, catching, fielding and baserunning. Joe Zedalis | NJ Advance Media for NJ.com. We figured out that we are streaky. Logothetis retired 10 of the final 11 batters he faced. Audrey Lelyo Paramus Catholic 2017. Diaz was 7-1 as a junior with 1.01 ERA and 30 strikeouts in 40 innings. The Houston Rockets introduced former Boston Celtics head coach Ime Udoka as the franchise's next coach on Wednesday. Toms River South was 13-10 last year, but was looking for a big year with the return of senior Rob Marro. It all went down during Texas A&M University-Texarkana's game against the University of Houston-Victoria at George Dobson Field in Texarkana, Texas after authorities say an argument in the streets near the diamond erupted into gunfire. Banks, cops said on Monday morning, turned himself in on Sunday night on a felony deadly conduct warrant. I was sitting fastball to be honest. Dylan Ettinger, Byram Hills: He provided a big boost at the plate and on the mound. Mahwah, NJ: Interim Athletic Director Jan Koslowsky announced today the hiring of Ryan Rinsky as the full-time baseball coach effective August 31st. Scoreboard: Scores, schedule, results and more for May 1-7 high school baseball. "Mike was the captain of my first team at Paramus Catholic (in 1986-87) and he called me and said he needed a JV coach,'' said Hunt, who wrapped up 19 years as the Ramapo baseball coach last spring. "They both want to win every game." Parents Lea and Chris are united in cheering for Dean and the rest of the Raiders roster, however, they are not in agreement when it comes to MLB teams. 2023 Advance Local Media LLC. Its supposed to be in the middle 50s and sunny (on Wednesday), Chapman lamented. Mike DiPaolo went 1-for-2 with a RBI. I admire his style of play and his attitude on the field.. x[TC=d 4 fbF(9 %vn2:Q9?p6W78]]UoU1U)RH"E)RH"E)RH"E)RHsj.e ED/_lllp8yyee\NGG]]]\.7''w+ S]].MNUAT*4e +//I"E;+++2EEEyy9 {1pff)##T[||T7g;wB I99Y*[Tg||wne{ Ramapo Baseball 2021-2022 Roster - NJ.com Keeping New Jersey athletes healthy together. We had so many kids who worked so hard to get bigger and stronger, I was excited to see what they were able to do. "Playing how we did today shows that we definitely have the potential, and we just got to keep battling," Byram Hills sophomore Bryce Baskind said. Would you believe high school baseball in the United States already has a 20-second rule for pitchers? Logothetis threw 99 pitches over seven innings, striking out eight and giving up eight hits. James Cavallaro went 1-for-2 with two RBI. Marro was the MVP of his freshman team two years ago but has missed the last two seasons with injuries. Box Score; . "Things started to click for us after that win. Umpires have always been the driving force in moving the game along, but they try to avoid openly singling out a pitcher who is taking too long on the mound. With a BVM Sports account, submitting content to appear on our website is easier to keep track of and share. Under the section of pitching infractions, delay of game, Rule 6.2 C, a batter "shall be awarded one ball," for the pitcher, "failing to pitch or make or attempt a play, including a legal . He led Ramapo to the only baseball county title in school history in 1997, with a pitching coach named Joe . His time in the dugout is spent offering encouragement and enjoying camaraderie. If you change your mind, go to Notifications in the menu to enable browser notifications. It goes far past that," said Garrison Ward, Ramapo's co-head baseball coach and a 2003 graduate. "Guys are getting married and they go off on their careers, and I go golfing with them and go out to dinner with them, things like that. Ardmore (12-16) 10, John Carroll Catholic 8 (Game 2 suspended in fifth inning, resumes Saturday, 2 p.m.) (Game 3 to follow if needed) CLASS 6A Briarwood Christian (21-6) 13-3 , Baldwin County (20 . User Agreement, Notre Dame was the Mercer County Tournament champion. Thank you for submitting a news tip to BVM Sports. Tom Gattoni Pascack Valley 2017. But I dont know if it would help the game overall, because I dont know if kids would be used to it.. Thats a problem in itself. Follow him on Twitter @josephzedalis. Coach Paul Urbanovich of Ramsey, the defending NJSIAA Group 2 champion, believes a faster pace and shorter games could help alleviate the statewide umpiring shortage. During his tenure, Udoka took over as the team's head coach from Brad Stevens ahead of the 2021/22 NBA season and coached the Celtics to their first NBA Finals appearance since 2010, where they . Old Tappans Cha, like Gable, works quickly. But Im not sure a clock would be a remedy for that.. When I go on the mound or step in the box, I'm just thinking about what I can do to help out the team. Your California Privacy Rights/Privacy Policy. Weve been a lot louder in the dugout and weve hit the ball a lot better. We lost to them last year in the first round of the state tournament. Ben Marx had a hit and a RBI. Hamilton West was also the runner-up to eventual Group 3 champion Wall last spring. They really love the game of baseball," said Dean. Will players waste less time between innings? Signs and speeches were made. 2023 BVM Sports. If you forgot your password, no worries: enter your email address and we'll send you a link you can use to pick a new password. The Bobcats didn't leave much doubt in their win over the Panthers. The kids are obviously bummed about losing the chance to play together one last time. These kids were part of the Little League team that lost to Pennsylvania in Bristol (Conn.), Malta said. In 2015, the Bobcats went all the way and won a state title. Weve been struggling with strikeouts for a good portion of the year and all we wanted to do offensively was put the ball in play. Its our confidence and thats made a difference. Teel. Until his collegiate baseball career begins, Dean is focused on wins for the Ramapo Raiders. "Just tried to help out the team," Ettinger said of his all-around day. Saunders' all-time record now sits at 200-130-2. We've been blessed with some good guys and coaches around here. Keeping New Jersey athletes healthy together. Coaches also pointed out that the length of the game has as much to do with how well pitchers are pitching as it does the pace they're working at. Coach DeFazio is a northern New Jersey . If a pitcher is starting to take too long, yes, we do go out [toward the mound], or Ill tell the catcher to go out and say, Hey, tell your pitcher hes coming close to 20 seconds, said Gojdycz, whose organization is in the midst of an umpiring shortage. I listen to rap music and it pumps me up and gives me energy, said Dean. Story Archive Roadrunners of the Week Social Media Skip Content Stream ramapo social @rcnjathletics ", One last time at The Dob in 2023. YouTube's privacy policy is available here Eastern was 23-9 last season, was the Group 4 runner-up and features one of the best players in South Jersey in Sam Portnoy, a 6-foot-2, 200-pound pitcher-first baseman. "We are excited to add Ryan as a fulltime member of the athletic . Bryce Baskind had a double and a RBI. I dont think Ive seen anyone change anything theyre doing, Mainland coach Billy Kern said. Privacy Policy and Cookie Statement updated 5/1/2021). "We had a talk earlier in the week about putting the team first and making sure its's not a one-man show. Payne Teel 3; Earned Run . Tournament 1st rd. In a span of a week, the righty pitched in all four state playoff games and helped the Raiders reach heights they havent seen in years. Udoka addressed his "poor decision" that led to his departure from the Celtics. Bello had 39 hits and 24 RBI last spring. Hes a quick worker and he comes at you, said Tim Byron, Old Tappans longtime coach and former a Triple-A pitcher in the Yankees organization. The pitch clock, to me, is good because it moves the game along, and unfortunately now we have seven-inning games that are a half-hour to an hour longer then nine-inning MLB games, Ridgefield Park coach Scott Papetti said. Community Rules apply to all content you upload or otherwise submit to this site. Games in which pitchers are issuing a lot of walks will often take longer because more pitches are being thrown. A lefty pitcher and first baseman, Crochfelt is already committed to Auburn. Privacy Policy and Cookie Statement updated 5/1/2021). Coaches also said a longer preseason would help shorten games.
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