Check out the photo gallery, then continue reading. 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. Raymond Harrison New Milford 2017. "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.". Dont be taking forever, just get on the mound and lets go.. Ramapo had three hits Klein, Teel and JT Psirogianes. Coach DeFazio is a northern New Jersey . 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. Follow Eugene Rapay on Twitter at@erapay5and on Instagram at@byeugenerapay. He [Kaiser] didnt have great control of his slider. Police said they're still on the hunt for Butler, who's wanted for felony aggravated assault. Tom Gattoni Pascack Valley 2017. Hence, why we have people not wanting to play, coach and umpire our sport.. During Fridays 7-1 win at Ramapo, the right-hander didnt have his best stuff, but he kept at it. I do think a quicker game, but more importantly a faster pace of play, will help attract more umpires, since we may be losing some to the faster softball game, Urbanovich said. Im thinking of the game, said Brett Gable, a Cherokee sophomore pitcher and Virginia Tech recruit. I had a Willie Mays style diving catch and my throw to third base resulted in a double play, said Dean. Privacy Policy and Cookie Statement updated 5/1/2021). As the regular season begins to wind down and playoffs draw near, it sometimes becomes difficult for Saunders to not think about the end. "Most 14-to-18-year-olds are just trying to figure out how to throw strike one, and Im not sure adding a pitch clock helps in that process," Sasso said. Best Version Media, LLC. 2023 EHM PRODUCTIONS,INC. Baseball lessons are offered in hitting, pitching, catching, fielding and baserunning. |, Nestor F. Sebastian | NJ Advance Media for NJ.com All rights reserved (About Us). Montville ace Ian Kaiser threw 100 pitches in six innings, surrendering three hits and three runs (two earned) with seven strikeouts and two walks. 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 use cookies to ensure that we give you the best experience on our website. Top Performers. They really love the game of baseball, said Dean. Righty Ben Chrzanowski, a UMass commit, would probably have been the starter for Millburn. But I dont know if it would help the game overall, because I dont know if kids would be used to it.. Auburndale, FL : The Ramapo College baseball team blanked Westminster College ( PA) this afternoon, 5 - 0, as the Roadrunners recorded a combined no - hitter. and Your California Privacy Rights (User Agreement updated 1/1/21. 5. User Agreement, Community Rules apply to all content you upload or otherwise submit to this site. Coach DeFazio will join the Ramapo Indian Hills Regional High School District with a passion and commitment to leadership, character, academics, and athletic excellence. and YouTube's terms of service is available here. It means a lot. Morristown returns senior lefty Joe Pucek, a Maryland-Baltimore County recruit, who struck out 51 in 39 innings and Pat Monfort. Box Score; . Community Rules apply to all content you upload or otherwise submit to this site. Its supposed to be in the middle 50s and sunny (on Wednesday), Chapman lamented. Ramapo baseball tops Montville to claim first sectional title in 17 years. 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. All rights reserved (About Us). Weve had the same strategy since we played Don Bosco. A photo collage commemorating various baseball moments over the years linked both the past and the present. Michael Esposito is the new head coach at Ramapo. We really want to win the county title and go on to the state championship, said Dean. The man had become synonymous with the Bobcats' baseball program over his 16 seasons at the helm, and while his players have always strived for victory, as Monday's game unwound against Edgemont, they knew it wasn't going to be just another win it was going to be Saunders' 200th. Byram Hills (9-6) Aside from Ettinger, Connor Boekel went 2-for-4 with his first career home run. Dean turns to music for his pre-game ritual. It is with great pleasure that we announce the recommendation of Mr. Michael DeFazio as the new Ramapo High School Head Football Coach. Logothetis threw 99 pitches over seven innings, striking out eight and giving up eight hits. Heres a look at the other big games around that state that were scheduled for today. |, Kevin Minnick | NJ Advance Media for NJ.com 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. "It's a testament to the coaches that we've had, the players that we currently have and all the guys that have been through the program," said Saunders, at times holding back tears after the milestone win. Like NJ.com HS sports on Facebook. Once Byram Hills got the final out to secure its 10-2 road victory on Monday afternoon, his players quickly swarmed him, with some spraying him with water bottles in the celebratory fanfare. Community Rules apply to all content you upload or otherwise submit to this site. Bishop Eustace at Eastern: Another game between two teams with tremendous tradition. The kids arent being selfish, they knew this was their one chance. 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. % 3 0 obj His time in the dugout is spent offering encouragement and enjoying camaraderie. Several coaches noted that the cost and added responsibility of adding a pitch clock would be too much to handle. As Ramapo coach Garrison Ward said succinctly: Its too much to monitor., Im not sure something like a pitch clock could be implemented at our level, River Dell coach Dennis Sasso said. "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. Toms River South was 13-10 last year, but was looking for a big year with the return of senior Rob Marro. Banks, cops said on Monday morning, turned himself in on Sunday night on a felony deadly conduct warrant. 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 . "We were really upset about how we kind of got beat (in a rain-suspended game against Briarcliff), and we've kind of bounced back and went to war. YouTube's privacy policy is available here Our picks, your votes, North Jersey baseball notes: Pitching duels, county tourneys start & cant-miss games, New: HS baseball active career stats leaders for April 27, Baseball: Season stat leaders in the Big North Conference through April 26, Baseball: Statewide stat leaders through April 26, Top daily baseball stat leaders for Wednesday, April 26, Baseball: Group and conference rankings for April 26, Top daily baseball stat leaders for Monday, April 24, Baseball power points update as season draws closer to its midpoint, Baseball photos: East Brunswick vs. Ramapo, April 22, 2023, North Brunswick Autism Awareness Baseball Challenge Recap: Livingston rallies past Spotswood, Ramapo defeats Wayne Valley - Baseball recap, Top daily baseball stat leaders for Friday, April 21, Paulsboros Dante Onorato voted top senior pitcher in NJ baseball for 2023, Fans vote Bridgewater-Raritans Fattore top senior position player in N.J. baseball, Baseball: Season stat leaders in the Big North Conference through April 19, Baseball: Group and conference rankings for April 19. NJ Division North I Group III. "We had a talk earlier in the week about putting the team first and making sure its's not a one-man show. 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{ Hamilton West was also the runner-up to eventual Group 3 champion Wall last spring. <> He threw 77 pitches across six innings, he allowed one hit and two walks, and hit a batter, while surrendering one unearned run. For full access to live scores, breaking news and analysis from our Varsity Aces team,subscribe today. Baseball Eustace does return a reliable pitcher in Charlie Sanzio, who struck out 54 in 38 innings last spring. Cops say after collapsing, the TAMUT baseball player -- whose identity has not yet been publicly revealed -- was hospitalized. 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. I admire his style of play and his attitude on the field.. PJ Potter | NJ Advance Media for NJ.com Old Bridge at Morristown: This is a game between two teams that would have had outstanding pitching staffs. Sophomore Payne Teel had the game-winning hit in the third inning when he laced a line drive single to right field on a 1-2 count, scoring Connor Saslow and Jack Klein. Privacy Policy and Cookie Statement, New Jersey Athletic Conference, All Rights Reserved. With school likely closed at least until the end of April by the coronavirus, spring high school sports are on hold too. A lefty pitcher and first baseman, Crochfelt is already committed to Auburn. Ramapo rallies past Pascack Hills to extend streak - Baseball recap, Who is the top junior position player in NJ baseball for 2023? Rinsky brings a wealth of experience to the College as a former collegiate and professional baseball player and coach himself. 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. "That'll be what I'll miss the most, the connections and competitions between the other teams and other coaches too," Saunders said. Diaz was 7-1 as a junior with 1.01 ERA and 30 strikeouts in 40 innings. Im always, Cmon, lets go, guys. After a 1-1 stalemate, they broke the game open by scoring nine runs over the third and fourth innings to pull away. The family will have a new team to cheer for in September when Dean joins the Fairfield University Stags baseball team. I think what makes Coach Saunders so special is his attention to detail. ", One last time at The Dob in 2023. Joe Zedalis may be reached at jzedalis@njadvancemedia.com. It helped the team advance to the county semi-finals.. 2 in the state if there was a start of the season, would have started 6-foot-5, 230-pounder Matt Potok. Hamilton West at Notre Dame: This would have been the best game of the day. 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.". (Coach Saunders) has done so much for the program and we had to do everything we could to get this for him as a team.". Even with our pitchers, Get up and get ready to throw. Signs and speeches . Dean says this years Raiders team began bonding during winter workouts at Teels Baseball and Softball Training Center. "We are excited to add Ryan as a fulltime member of the athletic . I was able to keep my composure. 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. 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. |, Luis Torres | NJ Advance Media for NJ.com The Bobcats didn't leave much doubt in their win over the Panthers. Saunders' all-time record now sits at 200-130-2. Eastern would probably have opened the season with some injury issues. That will have a trickle-down effect on amateur baseball, if not today, perhaps in a couple of years. Dylan Ettinger, Byram Hills: He provided a big boost at the plate and on the mound. 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. They won four league titles under his watch, including this season. Montville (21-9) tied it in the second when Hunter Force scored on a fielders choice groundout by Ryan Wehrle. 2023 BVM Sports. The Mustangs briefly took a 2-1 lead in the third inning on a home run by Logan Force to right-center field. Ramapo beat Montville, 3-2, in the North 1, Group 3 sectional final. With a BVM Sports account, submitting content to appear on our website is easier to keep track of and share. "Ramapo coaches Garrison Ward and Mike Esposito are encouraging and bond with the players. %PDF-1.4 Building those connections really have been special. Edgemont (4-11) Nate Parsons had a double and a RBI. FRANKLIN LAKES Ramapo has thrived off momentum and triumphed on emotion this season. I faced a top pitcher who throws a 99 mph ball and I got a hit, said Dean. YouTube's privacy policy is available here 1 team in state, has some huge shoes to fill. Were going to keep this train rolling.. 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. Dean also feels that great coaching has helped him become a better player. Get TMZ breaking news sent right to your browser. Since I got to Byram Hills 20 years ago, they took me in like one of their own.". Bello had 39 hits and 24 RBI last spring. Plus, access to your favorite pro and college teams. Sheppard has a career record of 790-208-4 and a winning percentage of .790. It would have been a good day to play baseball.. They both want to win every game.. Chrzanowski and lefty Oren Abbott, who is headed to Duke, have both been clocked at 90 mph. Baseball training available for players in Grades 1-12 and feature a low player to coach ratio. Privacy Policy and Cookie Statement updated 5/1/2021). 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. 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. I gained confidence as the game went on. FRANKLIN LAKES, N.J. Ramapo High School baseball player Dean Ferrara decided to bench his quiet demeanor during a game this season. ALL RIGHTS RESERVED. He is a pitcher-outfielder. "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. I dont think its necessary in high school, not at all, said Passaic Tech coach Robert Nutile, among a dozen people providing their perspective for this story. Coach Martin brings a wealth of baseball experience and a long history of baseball tradition with him to the Mahwah campus. "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. The material on this site may not be reproduced, distributed, transmitted, cached or otherwise used, except with the prior written permission of Advance Local. Feretic was a Rutgers University commit, decommitted, and is now headed for Monroe (N.Y.) Community College. Baseball Academy. 5/1/2023 10:21 AM PT. Rinsky brings a wealth of experience to the College as a former collegiate and professional baseball player and coach himself. "You try not to think about it and try to enjoy the moment, because you only got a couple games left. 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. Hamilton West and Notre Dame would likely have been ranked 15-20 if there was a NJ.com Preseason Top 20. In 2015, the Bobcats went all the way and won a state title. I was pretty excited since he is an amazing player who may become a professional one day.. Your California Privacy Rights/Privacy Policy. Your California Privacy Rights/Privacy Policy. "Big 200, so a little more pep in our step, a little more juice for today," Byram Hills junior Dylan Ettinger said. Payne Teel 3; Earned Run . The shortstop is also excited to take the infield and play ball this year. 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. He arrived at Ramapo in 1982 to coach baseball with Steve Turro, football and some track. To get breaking news directly to your inbox,sign up for our newsletteranddownload our app. The kids are obviously bummed about losing the chance to play together one last time. Coaches, under most circumstances, want to move the action along as well, preferring a seven-inning game that ends closer to a brisk two hours rather than a tedious three hours. Ramapo has won four straight games and has outscored its opponents, 26-10 during that span. "We are excited to add Ryan as a fulltime member of the athletic . James Cavallaro went 1-for-2 with two RBI. Stolen Base RANK SB. He'll enjoy another career highlight in his final season. Peter Dunn NV/Old Tappan 2017. If you change your mind, go to Notifications in the menu to enable browser notifications. Stay connected with BVM Sports: Facebook | Twitter | Instagram, {"rules": {"password": "required", "password_confirm": {"equalTo": "#registerPassword"}}}. He throws a hard fastball, Teel said. Your California Privacy Rights/Privacy Policy. "Unfortunately in the last few years at Ramapo we have dealt with a lot of loss. Registration on or use of this site constitutes acceptance of our C H u n t S o . 1 0 obj Thank you for submitting a news tip to BVM Sports. 2023 Advance Local Media LLC. RAMAPO RAIDERS 2016-2017 Varsity Baseball Head Coach: Mickey Hunt Assistant coaches: Joe Spaord, Matt Occhipinti, Garrison Ward, Mike Esposito # Name Gr. Ramapos two pitchers also worked quickly and the game took 1:55. It is with great pleasure that we announce the recommendation of Mr. Michael DeFazio as the new Ramapo High School Head Football Coach. Ridgewood at Ramapo: Ridgewood, the defending Group 5 champions, would have been a team ranked between 10-15 in the NJ.com Top 20. 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. Ben Rothenberg went 2-for-4. Will Garden State pitchers work at a faster tempo? 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. Bishop Eustace, 21-7-1 last season, is expected to be in rebuilding mode. Notre Dame was the Mercer County Tournament champion. Ramapo Baseball Head Coach: Mike Esposito Record: 7-6 2-2 in Big North - Freedom Home Stats Roster Standings Power Points Pitch Count 2022-2023 Subscriber Exclusive Top daily baseball. "Just tried to help out the team," Ettinger said of his all-around day. |, Craig Epstein | NJ Advance Media for NJ.com "Things started to click for us after that win. I dont think its creeping in yet.. All Top Performers. Cookie Settings/Do Not Sell My Personal Information. Use of and/or registration on any portion of this site constitutes acceptance of our User Agreement (updated 4/4/2023), Privacy Policy and Cookie Statement, and Your Privacy Choices and Rights (updated 1/26/2023). If Jackson Memorial isnt loaded enough, keep an eye on sophomore Zach Crochfelt, who excels as both a pitcher and hitter. Authorities say they believe 17-year-old Kamauri Butler and 20-year-old Demarco Banks were the shooters during the incident. But we said to ourselves were going to go out there and play our tails off.. The community, family aspect has been great. Nick Gantaifis is a high school sports reporter for NorthJersey.com. A big reason for Ramapos success has been its starting pitching, led by junior Niko Logothetis. Cha's pace is becoming a more familiar sight at higher levels of baseball. This content is only available to subscribers. Audrey Lelyo Paramus Catholic 2017. Hustle it out. While Saunders may have wanted to keep it a secret, everyone was more than ready to celebrate a coach that had been so influential for their program. 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. Head Coach. "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. 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 Houston Rockets introduced former Boston Celtics head coach Ime Udoka as the franchise's next coach on Wednesday. Old Bridge, 23-7 last spring, returns Matt Baker, who struck out 39 in 26 innings a season ago. Franklin Lakes, NJ Joined March 2019. If you continue to use this site we will assume that you are happy with it. The material on this site may not be reproduced, distributed, transmitted, cached or otherwise used, except with the prior written permission of Advance Local. I had a blast.. Ramapo College of New Jersey Athletics Schedule Softball Mar 7 at John Jay College 3:00 PM Softball Mar 7 at John Jay College 5:00 PM Softball Mar 11 at Nebraska Wesleyan University 2:00 PM Softball Mar 11 vs #20 Babson College 4:30 PM Softball Mar 12 at #11 Case Western Reserve University 9:00 AM Softball Mar 12 vs Salve Regina 11:30 AM Softball Marro was the MVP of his freshman team two years ago but has missed the last two seasons with injuries. Registration on or use of this site constitutes acceptance of our |, Matt Cosentino | For NJ Advance Media Ramapo is retooling after an 18-8 season last spring. 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. Bryce Baskind had a double and a RBI. I listen to rap music and it pumps me up and gives me energy, 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. SCARSDALE - No matter how hard Byram Hills coach Scott Saunders tried to keep his upcoming milestone a secret from his players, it was virtually impossible. |, Jason Bernstein | NJ Advance Media for NJ.com This is an unedited user writing submission. 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. The Cougars defeated Millburn, 10-8 in the North 2, Group 3 final on Friday. I have been watching the live streams of the baseball games and I cant wait to be a part of them, said Dean. Players likely are aware of the new MLB rules, but it has had little to no impact on how they pitch, work the batters box, or move between innings. He is a true inspiration to our kids and the lessons we learned from him we are not just going to carry on into any one game. The Raiders advance to Monday's Group 3 semifinals to play Cranford (24-4). Mike DiPaolo went 1-for-2 with a RBI. OJJ.o'O|^{{]uu2h+H$/^twwB&---}}}`Z"|vD?L{E{YD%(=1o_tNk=2@I. Coach DeFazio will join the Ramapo Indian Hills Regional High School District with a passion and commitment to leadership, character, academics, and athletic excellence. Would you believe high school baseball in the United States already has a 20-second rule for pitchers? | #GoEagles pic.twitter.com/2tm4mQMqJo. All rights reserved (About Us). 2 K . During the Summer and Fall 2020 season, Dean kept his mitt warm and bat hot on the Time to Sign (TTS) club baseball team. If Im in a groove, I stay in a groove and try to keep my tempo throughout the game, said Cha, who homered against Ramapo and seeks to help Old Tappan repeat as Bergen County champion. 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. 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. They hardly looked back from there, and Edgemont was unable to muster an answer. These kids were part of the Little League team that lost to Pennsylvania in Bristol (Conn.), Malta said. and Your California Privacy Rights (User Agreement updated 1/1/21. Udoka addressed his "poor decision" that led to his departure from the Celtics. (Coach -- School -- Year Inducted) Bob Ciccone Fort Lee/ Hasbrouck Heights 2017. "Giving players more time in the preseason to prepare wouldbe more beneficial," Westwood coach Nick Urbanovich said. Delaware Valley 4. Investigative reporting that gives you an inside look at New Jersey schools, politics, environment and the mob. We lost to them last year in the first round of the state tournament. 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 . Notre Dame was 24-2 last season and was the Colonial Valley Conference Colonial Division champ. Since then, the Bobcats have 10 straight winning seasons and will look to make it 11 this year. "We just played a two-game series with Mahwah in which a combined 57 runs were scored. Major League Baseball introduced new rules to speed up the game, and that begs the question: How, if at all, will that impact the amateur level, including high school baseball in New Jersey?

Allington Castle Open Garden, Articles R