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Randy's Weekly Honors, '09

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   Randy Seidman is a constant at Washington games and this year is again giving out college honors to Philly Guys playing college baseball. Very cool!  Randy graduated from Washington, which his two sons also attended. Randy is an award-winning producer of televised sporting events and now works for the Comcast Network, in addition to doing free-lance work for many of the major networks. His career highlight -- producing games, on back-to-back days, when Julius Erving scored his 30,000th point and Mike Schmidt slammed his 500th homer. He may be reached at rseidman9@aol.com.
   Check out Randy's awards from 2006 and 2007 and 2008.
 
2009 Hometown Philly All-Star & All-Rookie Selections
    The fourth annual Hometown Philly awards were once again announced in downtown Philadelphia during the 4th of July weekend celebration. There were 167 players on opening day college baseball rosters hailing from three Philly high school leagues: Inter-Academic, Catholic and Public. These student-athletes represented 71 different colleges and universities.
    Congrats go out to all of the honorees and their families, their teammates, coaches, managers, trainers, and especially to the seniors. OK - so this is it, the official wrap of season four. We will reconvene in the spring, and it will be under a very strong and recovering economy, where else could you get such insight, huh? So without further adieu, here are the 2009 recipients. As always, thanks to the daddy of tedsilary.com, the man himself, Ted Silary, for always touting the accomplishments of "our guys," and giving others the forum to do the same!
 
  2009 FIRST TEAM HOMETOWN PHILLY ALL-STARS 
  1B - KEVIN WARD, Bloomsburg sr (Monsignor Bonner) 
46 GS, .457 BA, 6 HR, 49 RBI, .539 OBP, .529 RISP ... All-PSAC Second Team ... 2nd in PSAC with .539 OBP
14th in NCAA D-II with .457 BA ... 207 career hits, 2nd most in school history
  2B - PHIL GOSSELIN, Virginia so (Malvern Prep) 
65 GP, 6 HR, 64 RBI, .400 OBP, 24/27 SB ... All-ACC First Team ... Irvine Regional All-Tournament Team
Blasted first inning HR vs San Diego State phenom Stephen Strasburg in Irvine Regional win
  SS - TOM ELLIOTT, Georgetown jr (St. Joseph's Prep) 
49 GP, .281 BA, 7 HR, 19 RBI, .325 OBP, 12/13 SB ... Career: 115 GP, .288 BA, 24/27 SB
First player ever to get a hit at NY Mets' Citi Field (single vs St. John's, March 29)
  3B - TYLER STAMPONE, William & Mary sr (Germantown Academy) 
49 GS, .382 BA, 5 HR, 40 RBI, .509 OBP, 20 2B ... All-CAA Third Team ... Led CAA in OBP (.509)
 Signed Free Agent contract and assigned to Baltimore Orioles Gulf Coast League 
18-game hitting streak (.413 BA) ... 2008 Hometown Philly Player of the Year
  OF - SEAN BARKSDALE, Temple sr (Cardinal O'Hara) - 2009 Hometown Philly Player of the Year 
48 GS, .371 BA, 15 HR, 56 RBI, .413 OBP, 12/15 SB ... All-Atlantic 10 First Team ... 3rd in A-10 with 15 HR
Temple's career leader with 162 RBI (3 seasons) ... Big 5 Player of the Year
Houston Astros 38th round pick, 2009 MLB draft (Assigned to Tri-City ValleyCats, Troy, NY - NY/Penn League)
  OF - JOHN MALLOY, LaSalle jr (Conwell-Egan) 
49 GP, .329 BA, 8 HR, 35 RBI, .384 OBP, 22 K in 213 AB ... Named to All-Big Five Team
T-3rd in A-10 with 19 doubles ... 201 career hits (72 shy of Explorers all-time record)
  OF - ERICH ENNS, Middlebury jr (Germantown Academy) 
30 GS, .439 BA, 5 HR, 35 RBI, .508 OBP, 18/18 SB ... First Team All-New England Small College Athletic Conf
2nd in NESCAC with 18 steals (Single-season Middlebury record)
  OF - ANTHONY CARDONA, Washington & Lee so (Chestnut Hill Academy)  
36 GS, .372 BA, 3 HR, 28 RBI, .407 OBP, 5 SF ... Second Team All-Old Dominion Athletic Conference
Conference co-leader with 5 SF ... Named to ODAC All-Tournament Team (W&L's first-ever ODAC title)
  C - NICK DiENNO, Gwynedd-Mercy sr (Archbishop Ryan) 
33 GS, .431 BA, 3 HR, 39 RBI, .478 OBP, 31 R ... First Team All-CSAC .. Third Team Coaches All-Region
Led team with 15 multi-hit games .. Second highest single-season BA (.431) in school history
  DH - ZAC HESS, DeSales sr (LaSalle HS) 
37 GS, .336 BA, 6 HR, 40 RBI, .465 OBP, 28 BB .. Led team in HR, RBI, OBP, BB, R
Career .452 OBP, 11th in school history
  Utility - MICHAEL ANGELO, Penn State Abington sr (Conwell-Egan) 
27 GP, .442 BA, 16 RBI, .568 OBP, 35 R, 9/9 SB ... First Team All-PSUAC
Played 4 positions (SS, 2B, C, 3B) ... Reached base safely in all 27 games ... Team MVP
  SP - RYAN BUCH, Monmouth jr RHP (Conwell-Egan) - 2009 Hometown Philly Pitcher of the Year 
13 GS, 2 CG, 7-5, 4.31 ERA, 77.1 IP, 92 K (led Conf) ... First Team All-NEC (3-time All-NEC selection)
Career: 22-8, 234 K, 210 IP (#2 all-time in wins, K at MU) ... 2007 Hometown Philly Pitcher of the Year (as a freshman)
Houston Astros 8th round pick (253rd overall), 2009 MLB draft
Assigned to Great Falls Voyagers (MT) - Rookie Pioneer League - 1st pro win, July 7 in relief at Ogden (UT) Raptors
  SP - SEAN MURPHY, Keystone jr RHP (North Catholic)  
13 APP, 10 GS, 2 CG, 2 ShO, 9-0, 2.08 ERA, .206 Opp BA ... Second Team All-CSAC
Three-time CSAC Pitcher of the Week ... Conference co-leader with 9 wins, 2nd in strikeouts (68)
  RP - IAN HOFF, Ohlone College (CA) so RHP (Germantown Academy)  
23 APP, 4 GS, 9-3, 1.29 ERA, 3 SV, 83.2 IP, 6 BB, .218 Opp BA ... All-Northern California First Team 
Top ERA in state of California ... Only 6 BB & 12 ER in 23 APP
 
  2009 SECOND TEAM HOMETOWN PHILLY ALL-STARS 
  1B - PETE GRESKOFF, Brown so (Malvern Prep) 
40 GP, .339 BA, 11 HR, 36 RBI, .437 OBP, 19 BB ... Ivy League co-leader with 11 HR
Led Ivy in slugging pct (.679), 7th in OBP
  2B - CARMEN DEL MASTRO, Temple sr (Roman Catholic) 
47 GP, .361 BA, 1 HR, 21 RBI, .421 OBP, 17/17 SB ... A-10 ranks: 10th in SB, 13th in BA
Career: 158 GP, .305 BA, 39/48 SB
  SS - ESTEBAN MELETICHE, Keystone fr (Frankford) - 2009 Hometown Philly Rookie of the Year 
44 GP, .429 BA, 6 HR, 41 RBI, .460 OBP, 16/16 SB ... CSAC Rookie of the Year ... First Team All-CSAC
Second in conference with 59 runs scored
  3B - RYAN TERRY, Monmouth so (Conwell-Egan) 
53 GP, .320 BA, 5 HR, 39 RBI, .402 OBP, 16/18 SB, 54 R (2nd in Conf)  ... NEC All-Tournament Team
2008: NEC Rookie of the Year, Freshman All-American, Hometown Philly Rookie of the Year 
  OF - STEVE DeBARBERIE, Alvernia jr (Monsignor Bonner)  
42 GP, .370 BA, 4 HR, 38 RBI, .453 OBP, 8/8 SB ... Second Team Freedom All-Conference
Team co-leader with .370 BA
  OF - ALBERT DiDOMENICO, Gwynedd-Mercy jr (Neumann-Goretti) 
36 GP, .351 BA, 22 RBI, .482 OBP, 20/22 SB ... First Team All-CSAC
Career: 116 GP, 116 H, 115 R, .314 BA, 41 SB, 11 triples (2nd in Griffins history) 
  OF - PAT WARRINGTON, Southern Vermont fr (Monsignor Bonner) 
37 GP, .346 BA, 6 HR, 28 RBI, .400 OBP, 7/7 SB ... New England Collegiate Conf ranks: T-2nd HR (6), 4th Hits (47)
  OF - COLIN KISH, Florida Southern fr (Germantown Academy) 
42 GP, .318 BA, 1 HR, 14 RBI, .376 OBP, 3 SH ... 13 Multi-Hit Games (9 2-hit & 4 3-hit)
Reached base safely in 34 of 40 games, including a 10-game hitting streak
  C - SEAN SAVERIO, Widener fr (LaSalle HS) 
38 GP, .351 BA, 4 HR, 33 RBI, .480 OBP, 14 HP ... 14 Multi-Hit games & 8 Multi-RBI games
Batted third in the lineup all season ... Led conference in HP, 4th in OBP
  DH - JOE ROSATI, Villanova sr (Episcopal Academy) 
47 G, .280 BA, 4 HR, 23 RBI, .363 OBP, 18/22 SB ... Led Big East with 15 sac bunts ... Nova career record 33 SH
  SP - BRIAN RORICK, Delaware jr RHP (Archbishop Carroll)  
13 GS, 3 CG, 4-3, 4.85 ERA, 91 IP, 95 K ... UD Pitcher of the Year Award ... Led CAA in IP & K
  SP - CONOR KERINS, West Chester fr LHP (Bonner) - 2009 Hometown Philly Rookie Pitcher of the Year 
14 APP, 10 GS, 8-2, 4.87 ERA, 1 SV, 61 IP, 51 K ... T-3rd in PSAC with 8 wins
Winning pitcher in PSAC championship game and NCAA Mid-Atlantic Regional
  RP - TRAVIS HUGHES, DeSales so RHP (Conwell-Egan)  
21 APP, 1 GS, 2-0, 4.36 ERA, 33 IP, 36 K, .221 Opp BA ... 2nd in Freedom Conference in appearances
As a reliever: 3.41 ERA, .191 Opponents BA 
 
  2009 THIRD TEAM HOMETOWN PHILLY ALL-STARS 
  1B - MARK SHIMROCK, Middlebury sr (Germantown Academy) 
30 GS, .487 BA, 24 RBI, .559 OBP, 14 2B ... First Team All-New England Small College Athletic Conference
Led NESCAC with .487 BA (2nd best single-season avg in school history)
  2B - DYLAN SALDUTTI, Delaware Valley jr (Lansdale Catholic) 
34 GP, .344 BA, 17 RBI, .463 OBP, 32 R ... Led team in OBP & BB, 2nd in BA
  SS - ANDREW HANSON, Franklin & Marshall sr (Germantown Academy) 
32 GS, .333 BA, 17 RBI, 18 R ... First Team All-Centennial (Second team All-Conf in '08) ... 13 Multi-hit games
  3B - DENNIS MORGAN, Widener jr (Kennedy-Kenrick) 
31 GP, .315 BA, 4 HR, 17 RBI, .434 OBP, 6/7 SB ... Reached base safely in 23 of 31 games
  OF - MIKE COLEMAN, Saint Joseph's so (Monsignor Bonner) 
47 GP, .299 BA, 1 HR, 14 RBI, .408 OBP, 12/19 SB ... 5th in A-10 with 16 HP
Only Hawk to play all 47 games ... Career .430 OBP
  OF - CARLO PETRILLO, Chestnut Hill College so (Kennedy-Kenrick) 
41 GS, .248 BA, 5 HR, 25 RBI, .367 OBP, 17 SB (T-8th in CACC) ... Led team with 11 doubles, 5 HR, 23 BB
  OF - JOHN BARR, Virginia so (Germantown Academy) 
43 GP, .298 BA, 15 RBI, .370 OBP, 29 R ... 2008 Hometown Philly All-Rookie Team
Played pivotal role in UVA's win at Ole Miss in Super Regional elimination game
  OF - TOM GRANDIERI, Penn jr (Malvern Prep) 
39 GS, .357 BA, 5 HR, 32 RBI, .423 OBP, 19 2B ... All-Ivy Second Team ... Ivy ranks: doubles (1st), R (3rd), BA (5th)
Named to All-Big Five Team & All-Academic Big 5 Team
  C - ENRIQUE MELETICHE, Penn State Abington jr C (Saul) 
27 GS, .365 BA, 2 HR, 21 RBI, .459 OBP, 18 R, 10/10 SB ... First Team All-PSUAC
  DH - COLIN McHALE, Widener sr (Archbishop Carroll) 
39 GP, .320 BA, 4 HR, 28 RBI, .415 OBP, 20 R ... First Team Commonwealth All-Conference
10 Multi-Hit Games & 8 Multi-RBI games ... When DH-ing only: .451 BA, .541 OBP
  SP - CHEZ ANGELONI, Johns Hopkins sr RHP (LaSalle HS)    
10 GP, 9 GS, 3 CG, 5-3, 4.90 ERA, 60.2 IP, 48 K ... Second Team All-Centennial
First 3 games: 0-2, 10.61 ERA - Last 7 games: 5-1, 3.86 ERA
2008: Most Outstanding Player, Division III World Series & Hometown Philly Pitcher of the Year
Signed Free Agent contract and assigned to Boston Red Sox Gulf Coast League - 1st pro win, July 7 vs GCL Orioles
  SP - RYAN CASSIDY, Kutztown jr LHP (Archbishop Wood)  
13 APP. 12 GS, 6-5, 5.88 ERA, 59.2 IP, 52 K ... 2nd on team in K & IP, 3rd in Wins ... 10-7 career record
  RP - MIKE FRANCISCO, Villanova so LHP (Malvern Prep)  
23 APP, 1-2, 4.22 ERA, 4 SV, 34 IP, 30 K ... Led team in APP & saves ... Named to All-Big Five Team
   
  2009 HOMETOWN PHILLY ROOKIE ALL-STARS 
  1B - JOE CONAWAY, Lehigh (Germantown Academy) 
22 GP, 7 GS, .225 BA, 2 HR, 5 RBI, .262 OBP ... Homered in wins vs Maryland-Eastern Shore & Penn
  2B - FOSTER McCOSKEY, Neumann University (GAMP) 
23 GP, 7 GS, .347 BA, 9 RBI, .333 RISP ... Finished season with 7 hits in last 14 AB (.500)
  SS - ESTEBAN MELETICHE, Keystone fr (Frankford) - 2009 Hometown Philly Rookie of the Year 
44 GP, .429 BA, 6 HR, 41 RBI, .460 OBP, 59 R, 16/16 SB ... CSAC Rookie of the Year ...  First Team All-CSAC
  3B - DENNIS MURPHY, USP (St. Joseph's Prep) 
34 GP, 26 GS, .202 BA, .363 OBP, 17 R, 20 BB, 7/8 SB ... Led team in walks
  OF - PAT WARRINGTON, Southern Vermont (Monsignor Bonner) - 2009 Hometown Philly Second Team 
37 GP, .346 BA, 6 HR, 28 RBI, .400 OBP, 7/7 SB
  OF - COLIN KISH, Florida Southern (Germantown Academy) - 2009 Hometown Philly Second Team  
42 GP, .318 BA, 1 HR, 14 RBI, .376 OBP, 3 SH
  OF - BOBBY CALLAN, Neumann University (Monsignor Bonner) 
39 GP, .336 BA, 20 RBI, .378 OBP, 30 R, 9/12 SB ... Honorable Mention All-CSAC
  OF - ANDRE BUTLER, Eastern (Roman Catholic) 
31 GP, .293 BA (2nd on team), .386 OBP, 21 R, 9 HP, 5/7 SB ...First 14 games: .189 BA, last 17 games: .355 BA
  C - SEAN SAVERIO, Widener fr (La Salle HS)  2009 Hometown Philly Second Team  
38 GP, .351 BA, 4 HR, 33 RBI, .480 OBP, 14 HP
  DH - NICK BUSILLO, Muhlenberg (Malvern Prep) 
13 GP, 5 GS, .464 BA, 9 RBI, .531 OBP, 4 2B ... Finished season with 12 hits in last 23 AB (.522) 
  SP - CONOR KERINS, West Chester fr LHP (Bonner) - 2009 Hometown Philly Rookie Pitcher of the Year 
14 APP, 10 GS, 8-2, 4.87 ERA, 1 SV, 61 IP, 51 K
  SP - ANDREW SINON, Gwynedd-Mercy fr RHP (Conwell-Egan)  
11 APP, 6 GS, 1 CG, 3-3, 5.53 ERA, 1 SV, 40.2 IP, 39 K ... 8.6 strikeouts per 9 innings
  RP - RYAN IGNAS, Penn State fr RHP (Lansdale Catholic)  
22 APP, 2 GS, 5-1, 5.31 ERA, 5 SV, 39 IP, 40 H, 19 K ... Third Team All-Big Ten ... 5th in Big Ten with 5 saves
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  2009 HOMETOWN PHILLY ALUMNI AWARDS 
CATHOLIC LEAGUE PLAYER OF THE YEAR: SEAN BARKSDALE, Temple sr OF (Cardinal O'Hara) 
CATHOLIC LEAGUE PITCHER OF THE YEAR: RYAN BUCH, Monmouth jr RHP (Conwell-Egan)
CATHOLIC LEAGUE ROOKIE OF THE YEAR: CONOR KERINS, West Chester fr LHP (Monsignor Bonner)
INTER/AC LEAGUE PLAYER OF THE YEAR: TYLER STAMPONE, William & Mary sr 3B (Germantown Academy)
INTER/AC LEAGUE PITCHER OF THE YEAR: IAN HOFF, Ohlone College (CA) so RHP (Germantown Academy)
INTER/AC LEAGUE ROOKIE OF THE YEAR: COLIN KISH, Florida Southern OF (Germantown Academy)
PUBLIC  LEAGUE PLAYER OF THE YEAR: ANDREW REYNOLDS, Eastern sr 2B (Central)
PUBLIC  LEAGUE PITCHER OF THE YEAR: JARED FARBMAN, Philadelphia U so RHP (Central)
PUBLIC  LEAGUE ROOKIE OF THE YEAR: ESTEBAN MELETICHE, Keystone SS (Frankford)
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  YEARLY HOMETOWN PHILLY AWARDS 
PLAYER OF THE YEAR
2009 - SEAN BARKSDALE, Temple sr OF (Cardinal O'Hara)
2008 - TYLER STAMPONE, William & Mary jr 3B (Germantown Academy)
2007 - ERIC SMITH, Mt. St. Mary's sr 1B (St. Joseph's Prep)
2006 - BRIAN CAMPBELL, Widener jr SS (Cardinal O'Hara)
PITCHER OF THE YEAR
2009 - RYAN BUCH, Monmouth jr RHP (Conwell-Egan)
2008 - CHEZ ANGELONI, Johns Hopkins jr RHP (LaSalle HS)
2007 - RYAN BUCH, Monmouth fr RHP (Conwell-Egan)
2006 - MIKE ANTONINI, Georgia College and State jr LHP (Cardinal O'Hara)
ROOKIE OF THE YEAR
2009 - ESTEBAN MELETICHE, Keystone SS (Frankford)
2008 - RYAN TERRY, Monmouth 3B (Conwell-Egan)
2007 - JOHN MALLOY, LaSalle OF (Conwell-Egan)
2006 - MIKE PENNINGTON, DeSales 3B (LaSalle HS)
ROOKIE PITCHER OF THE YEAR
2009 - CONOR KERINS, West Chester LHP (Monsignor Bonner)
2008 - JARED FARBMAN, Philadelphia U RHP (Central)
2007 - RYAN BUCH, Monmouth RHP (Conwell-Egan)
2006 - JOSH RICKARDS, Marist LHP (Cardinal O'Hara)
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  2009 HOMETOWN PHILLY OFFENSIVE LEADERS 
Games Played: 65, Phil Gosselin, Virginia 2B/LF/DH (Malvern Prep)
Games Started: 65, Phil Gosselin
Batting Average: .487, Mark Shimrock, Middlebury sr 1B (Germantown Academy)
On Base Pct: .559, Mark Shimrock
At Bats: 255, Phil Gosselin
Runs: 59, Esteban Meletiche, Keystone fr SS (Frankford)
Hits: 79, Phil Gosselin
Doubles: 20, Tyler Stampone, William & Mary sr 3B (Germantown Academy)
Triples: 5, Albert DiDomenico, Gwynedd-Mercy jr OF (Neumann-Goretti); Steve DeBarberie, Alvernia jr OF (Bonner)
Home Runs: 15, Sean Barksdale, Temple sr OF (Cardinal O'Hara)
RBI: 64, Phil Gosselin
Walks: 39, Tyler Stampone
Hit by Pitch: 16, Mike Coleman, Saint Joseph's so OF (Monsignor Bonner)
Sacrifice Fly: 7, Phil Gosselin
Sacrifices: 15, Joe Rosati, Villanova sr DH (Episcopal Academy)
Stolen Bases: 24, Phil Gosselin
Hitting Streak: 18, Tyler Stampone
  2009 HOMETOWN PHILLY PITCHING LEADERS 
Appearances: 23, Ian Hoff, Ohlone College (CA) so RHP (Germantown Academy)
Games Started: 15, Josh Rickards, Marist sr LHP (Cardinal O'Hara)
Complete Games: 4, David Gibson, Virginia State jr LHP (Lincoln)
Shutouts: 2, Sean Murphy, Keystone jr RHP (North Catholic) 
ERA-Starter: 2.08, Sean Murphy
ERA-Reliever: 1.29, Ian Hoff
Wins: 9, Ian Hoff, Sean Murphy
Saves: 6, Ryan Kreider, Mercer County CC so RHP (Father Judge)
Innings: 91.0, Brian Rorick, Delaware jr RHP (Archbishop Carroll)
Strikeouts: 95, Brian Rorick
Fewest Walks per 9 Innings-Starter: 2.08, Chez Angeloni, Johns Hopkins sr RHP (LaSalle HS)
Fewest Walks per 9 Innings-Reliever: 0.65, Ian Hoff (6 BB - 83.2 IP)
Most Strikeouts per 9 Innings-Starter: 10.7, Ryan Buch (92 K - 77.1 IP)
Most Strikeouts per 9 Innings-Reliever: 9.8, Travis Hughes, DeSales so RHP
  2010 HOMETOWN PHILLY FRESHMAN CLASS 
  (Partial List - Feel free to send updates to rseidman9@aol.com) 
Malvern Prep: Matt Clary (Penn), Tim Cooney & Mike Lubanski (Wake Forest), Chris Gosik (East Carolina), Leon Stimpson (North Carolina-Asheville), Brian Wendig (Susquehanna)
Penn Charter: Rob Amaro (Virginia), Doug Fleming (Coastal Carolina), Steve Harrington (Princeton), Mark Rhine (Wake Forest), John Ryan (Brown)
St. Joseph's Prep: Kevin Gillen & Jeff Lynch (Johns Hopkins), Gio Morales (California-PA), Kyle Mullen (St. Joe's)
Chestnut Hill Academy: Steel Russell (Ohio State), Brandon Sady (Lehigh)
Germantown Academy: Tommy Coyle (North Carolina), Sean Coyle (North Carolina in 2011)
Cardinal O'Hara: Bill Pace (West Chester), Russ Trojan (Philadelphia U)
Episcopal Academy: Vince Russomagno (Cornell)
Frankford: Edwin Rohena (LaSalle)
Kennedy-Kenrick: Christian Walker (South Carolina)
LaSalle HS: Shawn O'Neill (Richmond)
Northeast: Brian Susten (Gwynedd-Mercy)

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2009 Hometown Philly Final Stats

Stats are for the 2009 season for the Philadelphia Catholic, Public and Inter/Ac alumni appearing on opening day college baseball rosters. The three Philly leagues contributed 167 players representing 71 different colleges. Next week's final posting will include All-Star Teams and Players of the Year, and also a partial listing of 2010 Hometown Philly freshmen. As always, please send any mistakes or omissions to rseidman9@aol.com.
 
 Hometown Philly Final Stats, 2009 - Catholic League Alumni (102)
   Pitchers in black banners, hitters are blue, freshmen are yellow
 ARCHBISHOP CARROLL - 4 
  Andy McDonnell, Monmouth jr RHP - 4 APP, 2 GS, 0-0, 9.00 ERA, 7 IP, 17 H, 6 BB, 3 K 
  Colin McHale, Widener sr 1B/DH - 39 GP, 28 GS, .320 BA (32-100), .415 OBP, 4 HR, 28 RBI, 20 R, 7 2B, 11 BB, 6 HP, 1 SF 
  Brian Rorick, Delaware jr RHP - 13 GS, 3 CG, 4-3, 4.85 ERA (Tm ERA: 5.40), 91 IP, 96 H, 44 BB, 95 K, 8 HR 
  Jared Tuwalski, Philadelphia U fr OF - 9 GP, 0 H, 7 AB, 1 R  
 ARCHBISHOP RYAN - 8 
  Steve Benner, Philadelphia U. sr RHP - 7 APP, 1 GS, 0-1, 7.94 ERA, 11.1 IP, 22 H, 1 BB, 8 K, 2 HR  
  Nick DiEnno, Gwynedd-Mercy sr C/DH - 33 GS, .431 (50-116), .478 OBP, 3 HR, 39 RBI, 31 R, 9 2B, 3B, 12 BB, 3 HP, 5 SF, 1/1 SB 
  Jim Edelman, Salem Community College so LHP/OF - Pitching: 0-4, 6.97 ERA, 20.2 IP, 35 H, 15 BB, 12 K    Batting: .167 (2-12), 3 RBI 
  Matt Edelman, Salem Community College fr LHP/1B    Pitching: 0-1, 3 IP, 11 H, 11 ER, 9 BB, 2 K    Batting: .333 (6-18), 3 RBI, 2B 
  Nick Ferdinand, Bloomsburg fr OF - 45 GS, .255 BA (40-157), .331 OBP, 3 HR, 17 RBI, 33 R, 7 2B, 1 3B, 14 BB, 5 HP, 2 SF, 3/5 SB 
  Rob Fisher, Philadelphia U. jr RHP - 7 APP, 3 GS, 1-1, 2.00 ERA (Tm ERA: 5.52), 18 IP, 17 H, 6 BB, 13 K, 0 HR, .243 Opp BA      
     "       "                "            1B/DH - 34 GP, 33 GS, .246 BA (28-114), .326 OBP, 2 HR, 14 RBI, 11 R, 5 2B, 3B, 7 BB, 7 HP, SF 
  Andrew Lacovara, University of Pittsburgh fr OF 
  Kevin McGovern, La Salle so LHP - 12 APP, 4 GS, 2-4, 6.88 ERA (Tm ERA: 5.52), 34 IP, 49 H, 12 BB, 33 K, 1 HR              
      "             "                   1B/OF/DH - 31 GP, 29 GS, .260 BA (25-96), .349 OBP, 6 RBI, 10 R, 8 2B, 12 BB, 1 HP, 1/1 SB  
 ARCHBISHOP WOOD - 5 
  Ryan Cassidy, Kutztown jr LHP - 13 APP, 12 GS, 6-5, 5.88 ERA, 59.2 IP, 74 H, 17 BB, 52 K, 4 HR 
  Evan Garner, Scranton so IF  
  Tim Moore, Kings College jr OF 
  Joseph Nicholson, Penn State Abington fr C/DH - 12 GP, 10 GS, .316 BA (6-19), .594 OBP, 5 RBI, 7 R, 10 BB, 3 HP, 2/2 SB 
  John Stephenson, Chestnut Hill College so 2B - 6 GP, .286 BA, .444 OBP, 2 H, 7 AB, 2 BB 
 CARDINAL O'HARA - 11 
  Sean Barksdale, Temple sr OF - 48 GS, .371 (78-210), .413 OBP, 15 HR, 56 RBI, 53 R, 11 2B, 15 BB, 2 HP, 3 SF, 3 SH, 12/15 SB 
  Mike Baselice, Penn State Brandywine fr OF 
  Matt Catania, Dickinson sr IF - 12 GP, 11 GS, .226 BA (7-31), .405 OBP, 5 RBI, 8 R, 3 2B, 7 BB, 3 HP, 1 SF, 7/8 SB 
  Tom Connelly, Widener jr 3B - 35 GP, 25 GS, .326 BA (31-95), .436 OBP, 1 HR, 22 RBI, 25 R, 10 2B, 1 3B, 18 BB, 2 HP, 2 SF  
  Kevin Culbert, Widener so RHP - 12 APP, 3 GS, 2-2, 4.89 ERA, 35 IP, 42 H, 17 BB, 20 K, 1 HR 
  Greg D'Alonzo, Penn State Brandywine so OF 
  Matt Izzi, Penn State Brandywine fr OF 
  Kevin Merkle, Delaware County Community College fr OF  
  Josh Rickards, Marist sr LHP - 16 APP, 15 GS, 5-3, 5.60 ERA (Tm ERA: 4.93), 80.1 IP, 84 H, 50 BB, 53 K, 8 HR 
  Eric Rosini, Penn State Brandywine so IF 
  Joe Sessa, Widener fr LHP - 9 APP, 6 GS, 2-3, 6.23 ERA, 1 SV, 34.2 IP, 41 H, 21 BB, 17 K, 0 HR 
 CONWELL-EGAN - 9 
  Michael Angelo, Penn State Abington sr 2B/SS/C - 25 GS, .430 (34-79), .541 OBP, 13 RBI, 31 R, 8 2B, 3B, 14 BB, 5 HP, SH, 8/8 SB 
  Ryan Buch, Monmouth jr RHP - 14 APP, 13 GS, 2 CG, 7-5, 4.31 ERA,77.1 IP, 85 H, 34 BB, 92, 7 HR 
  William Hamill, Penn State Abington so IF - 2 GP, 1 GS, 0 H, 3 AB 
  Brian Herman, Rider jr RHP - 6 APP, 1-0, 6.35 ERA (Tm ERA: 6.26), 11.1 IP, 14 H, 6 BB, 3 K, 0 HR 
  Travis Hughes, DeSales so RHP - 21 APP, 1 GS, 2-0, 4.36 ERA (Tm ERA: 6.04), 33 IP, 27 H, 22 BB, 36 K, 1 HR, .221 Opp BA
  John Malloy, La Salle jr OF - 49 GP, 48 GS, .329 BA (70-213), .384 OBP, 8 HR, 35 RBI, 36 R, 19 2B, 17 BB, 2 HP, 1 SH, 11/15 SB 
  John McDonald, Monmouth so RHP - 1 APP, 1 GS, 0-0, 2.25 ERA, 4 IP, 2 H, 2 BB, 3 K 
  Andrew Sinon, Gwynedd-Mercy fr RHP - 11 APP, 6 GS, 1 CG, 3-3, 5.53 ERA (Tm ERA: 6.31) , SV, 40.2 IP, 46 H, 20 BB, 39 K, 4 HR   
  Ryan Terry, Monmouth so 3B/SS - 53 GP, .320 (66-206), 5 HR, 39 RBI, .402 OBP, 54 R, 12 2B, 3B, 23 BB, 8 HP, 4 SF, 5 SH, 16 SB 
 FATHER JUDGE - 7 
  Tim Ashenbrenner, Arcadia fr RHP 
  Ryan Kreider, Mercer County Coll so RHP - 3-3, 6.89 ERA, 32.2 IP, 29 H, 16 BB, 33 K    .235 BA (19-81), .319 OBP, HR, 10 RBI  
  Tom Mackall, Penn State Abington so 2B - 19 GP, 13 GS, .271 BA (13-48), .280 OBP, 9 RBI, 5 R, 1 2B, 1 HP, 1 SF, 1 SH 
  Anthony Mirabella, Gwynedd-Mercy jr OF - 14 GP, 1 GS, .389 BA (7-18), .560 OBP, 9 RBI, 5 R, 3 2B, 7 BB 
  Steve Stout, Burlington County College fr LHP - 14 APP, 3-2, 5.08 ERA (Tm ERA: 4.79), 23.1 IP, 21 H, 17 BB, 12 K, 2 HR 
  Michael Sweeney, Penn St. Abington jr OF - 19 GP, 16 GS, .326 (15-46), .475 OBP, 10 RBI, 14 R, 4 2B, 10 BB, 3 HP, 2 SH, 8/8 SB 
        "             "                     "                RHP - 7 APP, 0-0, 5.50 ERA (Tm ERA: 7.03), 18 IP, 27 H, 12 BB, 19 K, 0 HR  
  Joe Van Buskirk, Kings College sr OF  
 KENNEDY-KENRICK - 8 
  Lenny Del Grippo, Temple sr 1B - 38 GP, 35 GS, .373 (47-126), .429 OBP, 5 HR, 22 RBI, 23 R, 13 2B, 12 BB, 1 HP, 1 SFG, 1 SH 
  Josh Eidell, Villanova sr RHP - 3 APP, 0-0, 1.23 ERA, 1 SV, 7.1 IP, 5 H, 4 BB, 8 K, HR 0  
  Tom Mahoney, Widener so SS - 38 GP, 37 GS, .269 BA (35-130), .336 OBP, 1 HR, 26 RBI, 28 R, 6 2B, 11 BB, 2 HP, 4 SH, 4/5 SB 
  Mike McMonagle, Millersville so RHP  
  Dennis Morgan, Widener jr 2B/3B - 31 GP, 28 GS, .315 BA (28-89), 4 HR, 17 RBI, 23 R, 6 2B, 18 BB, 3 HP, 3 SF, 2 SH, 6/7 SB      
  Carlo Petrillo, Chestnut Hill Coll so OF - 41 GS, .248 (34-137), .367 OBP, 5 HR, 25 RBI, 30 R, 11 2B, 23 BB, 4 HP, 2 SF, 17/22 SB 
  DJ Santoro, Chestnut Hill Coll jr 3B - 40 GP, 37 GS, .267 (27-101), .367 OBP, 11 RBI, 6 R, 4 2B, 10 BB, 7 HP, 2 SF, 2 SH, 1/2 SB    
  Salvatore Spera, Widener fr RHP - 8 APP, 2 GS, 2-1, 6.85 ERA, 22.1 IP, 21 H, 19 BB, 18 K, 2 HR 
 LANSDALE CATHOLIC - 7 
  Todd Budweg, Gwynedd-Mercy fr C - 24 GP, 16 GS, .273 (15-55), .391 OBP, 2 HR, 19 RBI, 16 R, 3 2B, 3B, 11 BB, HP, 2 SF, 2/3 SB 
  Joe DiMezza, Philadelphia U jr 2B - 16 GP, 3 GS, 1 H, 10 AB, 1 R, 1 RBI, 1 BB, 1 SH, 1/1 SB 
  Ryan Donahue, Elizabethtown so OF - 10 GP, 1 GS, .200 BA (2-10), .250 OBP, 2 RBI, 1 BB, 1 SF 
  Ryan Ignas, Penn State fr RHP - 22 APP, 2 GS, 5-1, 5.31 ERA (Tm ERA: 5.78), 5 SV, 39 IP, 40 H, 15 BB, 19 K, 5 HR  
  Sean Middleton, Gwynedd-Mercy sr RHP - 11 APP, 5 GS, 1 CG, 3-2, 5.40 ERA (Tm ERA: 6.31), SV, 43.1 IP, 68 H, 12 BB, 30 K, 2 HR 
  Dylan Saldutti, Delaware Valley College jr 2B - 34 GP, .344 BA (44-128), 32 R, 17 RBI, led tm w/23 BB & .463 OBP, 5/5 SB 
  Ed Windhaus, Gwynedd-Mercy sr RHP - 4 APP, 0-0, 6.00 ERA, 3 IP, 5 H, 2 BB, 3 K, 0 HR 
 La SALLE HIGH SCHOOL - 11 
  Chez Angeloni, Johns Hopkins sr RHP - 10 APP, 9 GS, 3 CG, 5-3, 4.90 ERA (Tm ERA: 5.66), 60.2 IP, 77 H, 14 BB, 48 K, 8 HR 
  Matt Day, Widener fr LHP 
  Zac Hess, DeSales sr 1B - 37 GS, .336 BA, (42-125), .465 OBP, 6 HR, 40 RBI, 35 R, 8 2B, 28 BB, 3 HP, 1 SF, 1 SH, 2/3 SB 
  Mike Martinelli, Scranton so OF - 16 GP, 11 GS, .317 BA (13-41), .429 OBP, 6 RBI, 14 R, 2 2B, 5 BB, 3 HP, 1 SH, 3/5 SB    
  Jeff Murtha, USP fr OF - 41 GP, 26 GS, .186 BA (13-70), .272 OBP, 6 RBI, 12 R, 1 2B, 7 BB, 2 HP, 2 SF, 1/3 SB 
  Frank Pierson, U.S. Merchant Marine Acad fr SS - 34 GP, .313 (36-115), HR, 26 RBI, 40 R, 3 2B, 23 BB, 6 HP, SF, 2 SH, 22/25 SB 
  Pat Rider, Gwynedd-Mercy sr LHP - 10 APP, 0-0, 13.50 ERA, 7.1 IP, 21 H, 5 BB, 2 K, 1 HR  
  Sean Saverio, Widener fr C/DH - 38 GS, .351 BA (46-131), .480 OBP, 4 HR, 33 RBI, 35 R, 10 2B, 3B, 22 BB, 14 HP, 4 SF, 12/16 SB 
  Mike Villari, Widener jr OF - 21 GP, 19 GS, .324 (23-71), .385 OBP, HR, 15 RBI, 17 R, 5 2B, 6 BB, HP, SH, 4/4 SB 
  Bill Warrender, Notre Dame jr OF - 3 GP, 0 H, 1 AB 
  Matt Zielinski, Richmond jr LHP - 13 APP, 12 GS, 1 CG, 2-4, 6.27 ERA (Tm ERA: 6.33), 66 IP, 80 H, 31 BB, 63 K, 10 HR 
 MONSIGNOR BONNER - 11 
  Chris Albaugh, Delaware Valley jr LHP - 18 APP, 1 GS, 2-1, 3.33 ERA (Tm ERA: 4.74), 1 SV, 27 IP, 29 H, 15 BB, 15 K, 1 HR 
  Rob Benedict, Wesley fr SS - 29 GP, 21 GS, .208 BA (15-72), .294 OBP, 1 HR, 16 RBI, 16 R, 3 3B, 3 BB, 7 HP, 3 SF, 1 SH, 6/6 SB 
  Bobby Callan, Neumann University fr OF - 39 GP, 28 GS, .336 (36-107), 20 RBI, 30 R, 3 2B, 7 BB, 2 HP, 3 SF, 2 SH, 9/12 SB 
  Mike Coleman, St. Joe's so OF - 47 GP, 44 GS, 299 (49-164), .408 OBP, HR, 14 RBI, 34 R, 5 2B, 15 BB, 16 HP, SF, SH, 12/19 SB    
  Steve DeBarberie, Alvernia jr OF - 42 GS, .370 (54-146), .453 OBP, 4 HR, 38 RBI, 31 R, 5 2B, 5 3B, 17 BB, 6 HP, SF, 5 SH, 8/8 SB 
  Bill Hollingsworth, Widener fr 1B - 27 GP, 6 GS, .226 BA (7-31), .415 OBP, 5 RBI, 7 R, 2 2B, 9 BB, 1 HP 
  Conor Kerins, West Chester fr LHP - 14 APP, 10 GS, 8-2, 4.87 ERA (Tm ERA: 3.77), 1 SV, 61 IP, 66 H, 20 BB, 51 K, 2 HR 
  Brian Meagher, La Salle jr SS - 49 GS, .232 (41-177), .289 OBP, 3 HR, 21 RBI, 23 R, 11 2B, 2 3B, 11 BB, 4 HP, 2 SF, 8 SH, 1/2 SB 
  Lou Tomasetti, USP fr OF/IF - 38 GP, 35 GS, .239 BA (28-117), .308 OBP, 7 RBI, 15 R, 4 2B, 10 BB, 2 HP, 1 SF, 4/5 SB  
  Kevin Ward, Bloomsburg sr 1B - 46 GS, .457 BA (69-151), .539 OBP, 6 HR, 49 RBI, 31 R, 17 2B, 1 3B, 30 BB, 4 HP, 6 SF, 1/2 SB 
  Pat Warrington, Southern Vermont fr OF - 37 GS, .346 (47-136), .400 OBP, 6 HR, 28 RBI, 22 R, 4 2B, 11 BB, 2 HP, 3 SH, 7/7 SB 
 NEUMANN-GORETTI - 3 
  Billy Canady, Neumann University sr OF/2B - 35 GP, 30 GS, .330 BA (32-97), 14 RBI, 33 R, 2 2B, 1 3B, 5 SH, 16/18 SB  
  Albert DiDomenico, Gwynedd-Mercy jr OF-36 GP, .351 (39-111), .482 OBP, 22 RBI, 47 R, 8 2B, 5 3B, 24 BB, 5 HP, 6 SH, 20/22 SB 
  George Hatton, Neumann University so C - 35 GP, 28 GS, .241 BA (19-79), 11 RBI, 17 R, 1 2B, 15 BB, 1 HP, 1 SH, 5/7 SB 
       "           "                      "                 RHP - 7 APP, 3 GS, 2-1, 5.34 ERA (Tm ERA: 7.20), 28.2 IP, 28 H, 14 BB, 19 K 
 NORTH CATHOLIC - 2 
  Chris James, Delaware Valley College fr 1B - 2 GP, 1 H, 4 AB, 1 2B, 1 RBI 
  Sean Murphy, Keystone jr RHP - 13 APP, 10 GS, 2 CG, 2 ShO, 9-0, 2.08 ERA (Tm  3.38), 61 IP, 46 H, 25 BB, 68 K, 2 HR, .206 OppBA 
 ROMAN CATHOLIC - 7 
  Andre Butler, Eastern fr OF - 31 GP, 28 GS, .293 BA (29-99), 11 RBI, 21 R, 3 2B, 1 3B, 6 BB, 9 HP, 2 SH, 5/7 SB 
  Carmen Del Mastro, Temple sr 2B - 47 GP, .361 (69-191), .426 OBP, HR, 21 RBI, 47 R, 7 2B, 3 3B, 13 BB, 10 HP, 2 SF, 17/17 SB 
  Nick DeMalto, Chestnut Hill College sr LHP - 14 APP, 3 GS, 2-5, 5.04 ERA (Tm ERA: 5.46), 25 IP, 32 H, 13 BB, 19 K, 0 HR 
  Dave Deodato, Gwynedd-Mercy so OF - 26 GP, 9 GS, .315 (14-40), .519 OBP, 2 HR, 10 RBI, 20 R, 1 2B, 3 3B, 9 BB, 5 HP, 8/10 SB 
  Matt Hodges, Neumann University C - 17 GP, 11 GS, .200 (5-25), 2 RBI, 3 R, 1 2B, 1/1 SB 
  Sean Quigley, Neumann so RHP/OF - 16 APP, 3 GS, 1-3, 8.04 ERA, SV, 31.1 IP, 43 H, 24 BB, 24 K    .200 (2-10), 2 RBI, 3 R, 1 HP  
  Ryan Weber, Chestnut Hill College jr RHP - 2 APP, 1 GS, 0-1, 6.75 ERA, 4 IP, 5 H, 0 BB, 5 K, 0 HR  
 ST. JOSEPH'S PREP - 9 
  Joe Cirucci, Franklin & Marshall so RHP 
  Doug DiSandro, Saint Joseph's jr LHP - 15 APP, 0-2, 5.40 ERA (Tm ERA: 6.25), 18.1 IP, 19 H, 20 BB, 5 K, 1 HR 
  Tom Elliott, Georgetown jr SS - 49 GP, 46 GS, .281 BA (52-185), .325 OBP, 7 HR, 19 RBI, 32 R, 11 2B, 3 3B, 11 BB, HP, 12/13 SB 
  Matt Fischer, Philadelphia U. so OF - 23 GP, 16 GS, .194 BA (12-62), .203 OBP, 4 RBI, 5 R, 1 HP, 1 SF, 1 SH  
  Dennis Murphy, USP fr C/IF - 34 GP, 26 GS, .202 BA (18-89), .363 OBP, 2 RBI, 17 R, 3 2B, 20 BB, 3 HP, 1 SF, 7/8 SB 
  Brett Tiagwad, Saint Joseph's fr OF - 28 GP, 11 GS, .237 BA (9-38), .396 OBP, 1 RBI, 11 R, 9 BB, 1 HP, 3 SH, 2/2 SB   
  Matt Tiagwad, Fairfield jr OF - 32 GP, 29 GS, .267 BA (32-120), .315 OBP, 3 HR, 20 RBI, 10 R, 5 2B, 9 BB, 1 SF, 2 SH, 1/2 SB 
  Stephen Vassalotti, Arcadia sr RHP - 12 APP, 11 GS, 2 CG, 0-8, 12.58 ERA (Tm ERA: 9.87), 48.2 IP, 80 H, 38 BB, 20 K, 5 HR 
  Doug Veterano, Drew jr RHP - 14 APP, 1 GS, 0-1, 7.91 ERA (Tm ERA: 9.11), 19.1 IP, 27 H, 13 BB, 7 K, 0 HR 
 
 Hometown Philly Final Stats, 2009 - Inter-Ac League Alumni (43)
 CHESTNUT HILL ACADEMY - 5
  Anthony Biello, La Salle sr IF  
  Anthony Cafagna, Richmond so RHP - 11 APP, 5 GS, 3-2, 4.72 ERA (Tm ERA: 6.33), 34.1 IP, 30H, 10 BB, 22 K, 4 HR 
  Anthony Cardona, Washington & Lee so OF - 36 GS, .372 (48-129), .407 OBP, 3 HR, 28 RBI, 18 R, 10 2B, 2 3B, 7 BB, 4 HP, 5 SF, 2 SH, 2/2 SB 
  Bobby Martz, Gettysburg fr LHP - 5 APP, 0-0, 9.00 ERA, 8 IP, 11 H, 3 K, 5 K, 1 HR 
  Steve Smerecki, Alvernia so RHP - 2 APP, 0-0, 5.40 ERA, 1.2 IP, 3 H, 2 BB, 1 K, 0 HR 
 EPISCOPAL ACADEMY - 2 
  Greg Nealis, USP fr RHP - 12 APP, 5 GS, 1-3, 9.00 ERA (Tm ERA: 8.99), 39 IP, 65 H, 22 BB, 18 K, 3 HR  
  Joe Rosati, Villanova sr DH - 47 GP, .280 (44-157), .363 OBP, 4 HR, 23 RBI, 33 R, 6 2B, 3 3B, 15 BB, 7 HP, 3 SF, 15 SH, 18/22 SB 
 GERMANTOWN ACADEMY - 11 
  John Barr, Virginia so OF - 43 GP, 34 GS, .298 BA (37-124), .370 OBP, 15 RBI, 29 R, 3 2B, 9 BB, 5 HP, 3 SH, 5/5 SB  
  Joe Conaway, Lehigh fr C/DH - 22 GP, 7 GS, .225 BA (9-40), .262 OBP, 2 HR, 5 RBI, 6 R, 1 2B, 1 BB, 1 HP 
  Erich Enns, Middlebury (VT) jr OF - 30 GS, .439 (50-114), .508 OBP, 5 HR, 35 RBI, 29 R, 12 2B, 2 3B, 14 BB, 3 HP, SF, 18/18 SB    
  Andrew Hanson, Franklin & Marshall sr SS - 32 GS, .333 BA (44-132), .362 OBP, 17 RBI, 18 R, 4 2B, 2 3B, 7 BB, 2 SF, SH, 5/7 SB 
  Ian Hoff, Ohlone College (CA) so RHP-22 APP, 4 GS, 2 CG, ShO, 9-2, 1.23 ERA (Tm ERA: 3.43), 3 SV, 81 IP, 66 H, 6 BB, 57 K, 2 HR, .224 OppBA 
  Colin Kish, Florida Southern fr OF - 42 GP, 41 GS, .318 (49-154), .376 OBP, HR, 14 RBI, 20 R, 5 2B, 12 BB, 3 HP, SF, 3 SH, 3/6 SB 
  Danny Overcash, Delaware jr OF - 10 GP, 1 GS, .273 BA (3-11), .231 OBP, 3 RBI, 4 R, 1 2B, 2 SF  
  Pete Rosa, Guilford (NC) fr RHP 
  Mark Shimrock, Middlebury sr 1B - 30 GS, .487 BA (55-113), .559 OBP, 24 RBI, 28 R, 14 2B, 1 3B, 16 BB, 5 HP, 2 SF 
  Tyler Stampone, Wm & Mary sr 3B - 49 GS, .382 (66-173), .509 OBP, 5 HR, 40 RBI, 50 R, 20 2B, 3B, 39 BB, 12 HP, 6 SF, 4 SH, 8/15 SB 
  Billy Vernon, Stanford so LHP  
 HAVERFORD SCHOOL - 6 
  Jared Cohen, Georgetown fr RHP - 13 APP, 1 GS, 1-2, 5.92 (Tm ERA: 6.04), 2 SV, 24.1 IP, 29 H, 8 BB, 9 K, 4 HR 
  Doug Eizen, George Washington U sr 3B - 22 GP, 14 GS, .250 BA (14-56), .323 OBP, 2 HR, 5 RBI, 5 R, 1 2B, 4 BB, 2 HP, 1/1 SB 
  Mike Galetta, Haverford College so 3B - 20 GP, 19 GS, .220 BA (13-59), .292 OBP, 5 RBI, 4 R, 2 2B, 5 BB, 1 HP, 1 SH, 1/2 SB     
  Jim McConlogue, Lehigh so 3B - 32 GP, 22 GS, .291 BA (25-86), .333 OBP, 4 HR, 15 RBI, 15 R, 3 2B, 6 BB, 1 SF, 2 SH 
  Richard Schultz, Moravian jr RHP  
  Nick Tom, Bowdoin (ME) jr OF - 19 GP, 2.86 BA (2-7), 6 R, 1 2B, .375 OBP, 1 BB, 3/4 SB 
 MALVERN PREP - 14
  Nick Busillo, Muhlenberg fr OF - 13 GP, 5 GS, .464 BA (13-28), .531 OBP, 9 RBI, 5 R, 4 2B, 1 3B, 4 BB 
  Chris Cowell, Richmond fr C/DH - 30 GP, 25 GS, .253 (22-87), .374 OBP, 3 HR, 18 RBI, 13 R, 7 2B, 17 BB, HP, 2 SF, SH, 2/2 SB 
  Mike Francisco, Villanova so LHP - 23 APP, 1 GS, 1-2, 4.24 ERA (Tm ERA: 6.15 ERA), 34 IP, 36 H, 25 BB, 30 K, 3 HR 
  John Gentile, Lafayette fr RHP - 11 GP, 3 GS, 0-2, 8.14 ERA (Tm ERA: 6.21), 21 IP, 35 H, 4 BB, 7 K, 3 HR 
  Phil Gosselin, Virginia so IF/OF/DH - 65 GP, .310 (79-255), .400 OBP, 6 HR, 64 RBI, 54 R, 18 2B, 3 3B, 37 BB, 6 HP, 7 SF, 3 SH, 24/27 SB 
  Tom Grandieri, Penn jr OF - 39 GS, .357 BA (56-157), .423 OBP, 5 HR, 32 RBI, 42 R, 19 2B, 18 BB, 1 SH  
     "           "            "    LHP - 13 APP, 3 GS, 1-5, 7.83 ERA (Tm ERA: 6.74), 1 SV, 23 IP, 27 H, 18 BB, 13 K, 6 HR 
  Pete Greskoff, Brown so 1B - 40 GP, 33 GS, .339 BA (38-112), .437 OBP, 11 HR, 36 RBI, 26 R, 3 2B, 1 3B, 19 BB, 2 HP, 2 SF 
  Rick Kazigian, Widener fr RHP - 16 APP, 1-1, 3.26 ERA, 2 SV, 30.1 IP, 25 H, 15 BB, 28 K, 2 HR 
  Michael Lorentson, Penn State sr LHP - 16 APP, 12 GS, 1-8, 6.05 ERA (Tm ERA: 5.78), 64 IP, 88 H, 34 BB, 52 K, 7 HR 
  Matt McEndy, Monmouth so OF - 31 GP, 2 GS, .188 BA (3-16), .278 OBP, 3 R, 1 RBI, 1 BB, 1 HP, 1 SH 1 HP, 1 SF, 2 SB  
  Tim McEndy, Monmouth so OF/DH - 32 GP, 10 GS, .255 BA (14-55), .328 OBP, 2 HR, 8 RBI, 7 R, 2 2B, 6 BB, 1 SH, 1/2 SB  
  Alex Olah, Univ. of Mary Washington (VA) fr OF 
  Joseph Rawlings, Delaware County Community College so 3B  
  Matt Zwaan, Gettysburg jr RHP - 3 APP, 1 GS, 0-1, 3.1 IP, 3 H, 7 ER, 6 BB, 2 K, 0 HR  
 PENN CHARTER - 5 
  Mark Adzick, Wake Forest so LHP - 14 APP, 1 GS, 0-2, 6.89 ERA (Tm ERA: 7.30), 15.2 IP, 22 H, 8 BB, 7 K, 0 HR 
  Tom Caramanico, Franklin & Marshall so RHP - 2 APP, 0-0, 1 IP  
  Mike Carroll, Saint Louis fr RHP - 4 APP, 0-0, 4 IP, 7 H, 6 ER, 4 BB, 3 K, 0 HR 
  Jim Entwistle, Williams (MA) jr 2B - 21 GP, 17 GS, .339 BA (19-56), .449 OBP, 8 RBI, 16 R, 3 2B, 11 BB, 1 HP, 1 SF, 2 SH, 5/5 SB 
  Billy Goldman, Lehigh so OF - 47 GS, .333 BA (54-162), .381 OBP, 16 RBI, 22 R, 8 2B, 11 BB, 2 HP, 1 SF, 7 SH, 7/13 SB 
 
 Hometown Philly Final Stats, 2009 - Public League Alumni (22)
 CENTRAL - 3 
  Mike Braun, Chestnut Hill College fr OF - 4 GP, 0 H, 3 AB  
  Jared Farbman, Phila U so RHP - 10 GS, 2 CG, 4-4, 4.83 ERA (Tm ERA: 5.52), 59.2 IP, 49 H, 35 BB, 54 K, 3 HR    Batting: 1-4, RBI  
  Andrew Reynolds, Eastern sr 2B/3B - 32 GS, .384 BA (48-125), 2 HR, 20 RBI, 24 R, 9 2B, 2 3B, 10 BB, 3 HP, 1 SF, 1 SH, 6/7 SB 
        "            "               "             RHP - 6 APP, 5 GS, 0-4, 11.14 ERA (Tm ERA: 12.12), 21 IP, 38 H, 16 BB, 10 K, 1 HR 
 DOBBINS - 1
  Chris Green, Penn State Abington fr OF (Fall season) 
 EDISON - 1
  Edwin Padua, East Stroudsburg so SS - 36 GP, 12 GS, .280 BA (14-50), .345 OBP, HR, 9 RBI, 14 R, 3 2B, 4 BB. 1 HP, 1 SH, 3/4 SB 
 ENGINEERING & SCIENCE - 1
  Merv Woodlin, Virginia St. sr OF - 25 GP, 21 GS, .286 (18-63), .382 OBP, HR, 14 RBI, 13 R, 2 2B, 3B, 7 BB, 4 HP, 2 SF, 4 SH, 1/1 SB  
 ESPERANZA - 1 
  Alex Maldonado, Philadelphia Bible fr OF - 17 GP, 10 GS, 2 H, 23 AB, 1 RBI, 4 R, 2 BB, 1 SH, 1/1 SB  
 FRANKFORD - 3
  Esteban Meletiche, Keystone fr SS - 44 GP, .429 (73-170), .460 OBP, 6 HR, 41 RBI, 59 R, 9 2B, 3 3B, 10 BB, 4 HP, 5 SF, SH, 16/16 SB  
  Ramon Reyes, Eastern jr C - 32 GS, .291 BA (30-103), .427 OBP, 1 HR, 12 RBI, 20 R, 8 2B, 1 3B, 22 BB, 4 HP, 2 SF, 1 HP, 6 SB  
  Juan Torres, Salem Community College so 1B - 19 GP, 1 GS, .250 BA (4-16), .400 OBP, 5 R, 2 BB, 2 HP  
 FRANKLIN TOWNE CHARTER - 2 
  Michael Croft, USP fr RHP - 11 APP, 1 GS, 0-1, 14.18 ERA (Tm ERA: 8.99), 13.1 IP, 26 H, 19 BB, 6 K, 1 HR 
  James Dailey, Penn State Abington fr IF - 4 GP, 2 GS, .375 BA (3-8), 3 RBI, 1 R  
 GAMP - 2 
  Ryan Challender, USP jr OF - 19 GP, 9 GS, 2 H, 26 AB, .226 OBP, 1 RBI, 2 R, 5 BB, 2 SH 
  Foster McKoskey, Neumann University fr C/2B - .347 BA (17-49), 9 RBI, 5 R, 1 2B, 1 BB, 1 SH, 1/1 SB 
 GERMANTOWN - 1 
  Josh Williams, Montgomery County Community College so OF 
 LINCOLN - 1 
  David Gibson, Virginia State jr LHP - 10 APP, 9 GS, 4 CG, 4-4, 5.84 ERA (Tm ERA: 7.00), 57 IP, 61 H, 38 BB, 40 K, 2 HR 
 NORTHEAST - 1 
  Erik Grier, Penn State Abington so OF  
  OLNEY - 1 
  Edwin DeLeon, Penn St. Abington sr RHP - 5 APP, 4 GS, 2 CG, 2-2, 5.54 ERA (Tm ERA: 7.03), 1 SV, 26 IP, 36 H, 5 BB, 12 K, 2 HR  
      "          "                            "                 SS - 10 GS, .333 BA (10-30), .375 OBP, 2 RBI, 6 R, 1 2B, 1 BB, 1 HP, 4/5 SB 
  SAUL - 1
  Enrique Meletiche, Penn St. Abington jr C - 17 GS, .375 (21-56), .453 OBP, 2 HR, 18 RBI, 17 R, 5 2B, 3B, 6 BB, 2 HP, SH, 9/9 SB 
 SWENSON - 1 
  Pat Quinn, Montgomery County Community College fr RHP 
 WASHINGTON - 2 
  Dan Engelberg, Penn State Abington fr OF - 15 GP, 12 GS, .323 BA (10-31), .450 OBP, 10 RBI, 7 R, 6 BB, 2 HP, 1 SF, 1 SH, 2/4 SB  
  Jon Wright, Penn State Abington fr OF (Fall season)  
   Pitchers in black banners, hitters are blue, freshmen are yellow
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Virginia in the College World Series

    UVA is competing in its first-ever World Series. Malvern Prep's Phil Gosselin continues to rip RBI doubles into the gap, and is starting to now get national recognition as "the guy who homered off of Stephen Strasburg." Once the Cavaliers finish their storybook season, stats will be posted for the Hometown Philly players. That will be followed with the final posting of the season featuring All-Hometown Philly selections, Player, Pitcher and Rookie of the Year selections, and more!
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  2009 HOMETOWN PHILLY HOME RUN LIST (170 TOTAL) 
15 - Sean Barksdale, Temple sr OF (Cardinal O’Hara) 4-5, solo HR, 15-11 loss at Liberty (VA), Mar. 8 … solo HR in 11-8 loss vs Rutgers, Mar. 10 … 2-run HR down the LF line, 5-1 win vs Cleveland State, Mar. 15 … 4-5, towering HR to CF, 6-2 win vs Duquesne, Mar. 21 … HR, 129th career RBI (T-7th Owls all-time) in 14-10 loss vs Villanova, Liberty Bell Classic quarterfinal, Mar. 31 … 4-5, HR, 3 RBI, 10-8 loss at LaSalle, Apr. 7 … 2-run HR, 10-8 loss at Rider (10 inn.), Apr. 8 … pair of solo HRs in 11-6 loss at Saint Joseph’s, Apr. 10 (138 career RBI, T-3rd all-time Owls with Bobby Higginson ) … 2 HR, 3 RBI, 8-6 win vs Charlotte, Apr. 18 (Leads A-10 with 11 HRs) … 2-run blast to deep center, 13-9 win vs Xavier, Apr. 24 … grand slam moves past John Marzano into 2nd place Owls career RBI (150), 14-9 loss vs Xavier, Apr. 25 … 2 HR, sac fly, 4 RBI, 11-7 vs Saint Louis, May 9
11 - Pete Greskoff, Brown so 1B/DH (Malvern Prep) pinch-hit solo HR at USC, 7-4 loss, Mar. 25 … 3-run HR gives Brown 5-0 lead in 5th en route to 10-2 win at Cornell, Mar. 28 … 2-run HR in 7-2 win at Princeton, Mar. 29 … 2-run HR & 3-run HR in 18-11 win vs Penn, Apr. 4 … 2-run HR in 12-11 win vs Columbia, Apr. 5 (5th HR in 8 Ivy games) … 2 HRs, triple, 4 RBI in comeback win, 12-9 at Dartmouth, Apr. 12 … Grand slam & 3-run HR, 17-12 loss at Holy Cross, Apr. 23 … solo HR, 10-2 loss vs Bryant, Apr. 30 (T-1st Ivy 11 HR) 
8 - John Malloy, LaSalle jr OF (Conwell-Egan) two singles, double & HR in 5-2 opening season win at Duke, Feb. 20 … 1st inning 2-run blast jump starts Explorers in 21-6 romp at Morehead State (KY), Feb. 28 … 2-run 1st inning homer in 7-2 win vs Cornell, Mar.7 … solo HR in 8-7 win vs St. Peter’s, Mar.14 … solo HR, 18-12 loss vs Xavier, Apr. 4 (career high 6 in 2008) … RBI single & 2-run HR, 6-5 loss at Maryland, Apr. 21 … 2-run HR to right, 10-7 loss at Dayton, May 11 … first inning solo HR, 11-9 loss vs Richmond, May 14
7 - Tom Elliott, Georgetown jr IF (St. Joseph’s Prep) Pinch hit solo HR vs Penn in 15-7 win at Winter Park, FL, Mar. 10 … 3-run HR & solo shot in 15-3 win vs Geo. Washington U., Mar. 18 … 3-4, 2-run HR, 3B, 10-2 win vs St. John’s at Shirley Povich Field, Bethesda, MD, Mar. 28 … Double, solo HR, 2 runs scored, 9-5 loss at UConn, Apr. 17 … 2-5, solo HR, 9-7 loss vs UMBC, Apr. 21 … RBI single, RBI double, 2-run HR, 15-4 win vs Norfolk St., Apr. 28
6 - Phil Gosselin, Virginia so 2B/LF/DH (Malvern Prep) HR, 4 R, 4 RBI, 18-2 romp at Wake Forest, Mar. 6 … 1st career grand slam vs #18 Cavaliers, 17-1 win vs Navy, Mar. 10 … 3-4, 2 doubles, solo HR tied game in 6th, but #8 Cavs fall at #5 North Carolina, 4-3, Mar. 27 … single, double, HR, 5 RBI, 17-2 win vs Maryland, Apr. 5 … 3-run HR in fifth gives UVA lead for good, 9-3 over Georgetown, Apr. 22 ... first inning solo blast vs #1 pick Stephen Strasburg, 5-1 win vs San Diego State, Irvine (CA) Regional, May 29 
6 - Zac Hess, DeSales sr 1B (LaSalle HS) 10th career HR was 2-run blast in 6-1 win at Swarthmore, Mar. 18 … 3-run walk-off HR in win 10-9 win vs Montclair State, Mar. 31 … 2 HR, 6 RBI in 22-5 throttling of Eastern, Apr. 7 … single, double, HR, 2 RBI, 9-7 win at Muhlenberg, Apr. 26 … Grand slam in season finale 13-4 win at Moravian, Apr. 29
6 - Esteban Meletiche, Keystone fr IF (Frankford) 3-run HR ices an 8-2 win vs Olivet (MI), Mar. 13 … 2-run HR in fifth inning of 10-1 win vs Suffolk (MA), Mar. 14 … Doubleheader sweep vs Neumann: 4-7, HR, 3B, 4 R, 3 RBI, Mar. 28 … 3-run HR, 2 singles, 5 RBI, 13-9 win vs Gwynedd-Mercy, Apr. 17 … 5-6, 2 doubles, 2 HR, 6 RBI, 21-7 win vs Neumann, CSAC Tournament, May 8
6 - Kevin Ward, Bloomsburg sr 1B (Monsignor Bonner) 3-for-4, HR, 2B, 4 RBI in 10-3 win vs Lock Haven, Feb. 20 … Extends hit streak to 14 games with solo HR, 4 RBI in 11-9 win vs Shepherd, Mar. 9 … 2-run 1B, 2-run HR, SF, 5 RBI in 13-5 win at Millersville, Mar. 20 … 1B, 2B, 3-run HR, 13-8 loss at Bucknell, Mar. 25 … 2-run HR, 6-3 loss vs Mansfield, Apr. 5 … 5-6, HR, 6 RBI, 4 R, 2 2B, 20-0 romp at Indiana (PA), Apr. 25
6 - Pat Warrington, Southern Vermont fr OF (Monsignor Bonner) Grand slam in bottom of 9th, 13-9 loss vs Mass. College of Liberal Arts, Mar. 24 … 3-run HR, RBI single, 12-6 win at Newbury College (MA), Mar. 28 … solo HR in 11-1 rout of Norwich, Mar. 31 (3 HR last 5 games) … 2-run single & solo HR in 6-3 win at Mitchell (CT), Apr. 5 … 3-5, HR, 2 RBI, 16-10 loss at Skidmore (NY), Apr. 16 … solo HR, inaugural New England Collegiate Conf. Baseball Championships, 11-10 win vs Mitchell (CT), May 1
5 - Lenny Del Grippo, Temple sr 1B (Kennedy-Kenrick) 2-run double & solo HR in 14-10 loss vs Villanova, Liberty Bell Classic quarterfinal, Mar. 31 … 2-run HR, 2 singles, 13-10 loss at Richmond, May 1 … 2-run HR in 7-run fifth inning, 8-3 win at Richmond, May 2 … solo HR to dead center at Skip Wilson Field, 12-11 loss vs Saint Louis, May 8 … tied game 4-4 in bottom 7th of 11-7 loss vs Saint Louis, May 9
5 - Erich Enns, Middlebury jr OF (Germantown Academy) solo HR, 11-6 loss vs Pomona Pitzer, Mar. 21 … 5-5, double, HR, 4 RBI in 15-14 win vs Colby, Mar. 22, game 1 … 3-4, double, HR, 4 RBI in 16-11 win vs Colby, Mar. 22, game 2 … 2-run HR & grand slam, 8-6 win vs Hamilton, Apr. 25
5 - Tom Grandieri, Penn jr OF (Malvern Prep) 2-run HR to right in season opening 14-3 loss vs Georgetown, Feb. 28 … 2-run first inning HR and winning pitcher (in relief) as Quakers salvage opening day doubleheader with 7-6 win in nightcap vs Georgetown, Feb. 28 … Homered in 3rd straight game, a 3-run shot in 11-3 win vs Georgetown, Mar. 6 … 2-run HR & double in 8-run 6th, but Quakers lose 15-11 in 11 innings to Harvard, Mar. 30 … HR, double, 2 runs, 13-5 loss at Columbia, Apr. 25
5 - Carlo Petrillo, Chestnut Hill College so OF (Kennedy-Kenrick) solo HR in 3rd & game-tying 2-run HR in 7th, 8-7 win vs Penn State Berks, Mar. 23 … 3-5, HR, 2 RBI, 13-10 loss vs Nyack, Apr. 4 … 2-run HR tied game at 6 in 6th inning of 13-9 win at Bloomfield, Apr. 24 … 2-run HR in 6th gave CHC 3-2 lead in 5-2 win at Caldwell (NJ), May 1 
5 - Tyler Stampone, William & Mary sr IF (Germantown Academy) game-winning solo HR in bottom 11th, 10-9 over Norfolk State, Mar. 25 … solo HR in 9th extends hit streak to 6 games, 8-3 loss at UNC-Wilmington, Apr. 11 … single, HR, 2 BB, 7-6 win vs George Washington, Apr. 29  (17-game hit streak) … 2-4, 2 BB, solo HR, 7-6 loss at Hofstra, May 15 … solo HR in final collegiate game, .354 career BA, 5th best in Tribe history
5 - Ryan Terry, Monmouth so IF (Conwell-Egan) 2-run HR in 9-0 win at NJIT, Mar. 28 … 3-run HR bottom 1st of 12-3 win vs Princeton, Mar. 31 … 2-run in 26-10 loss at FDU, Apr. 9 … broke 3-3 tie with 3-run HR, 10-4 win vs Sacred Heart, Apr. 25 … solo HR in 21-0 win vs Saint Peter’s, May 12
4 - Steve DeBarberie, Alvernia jr OF (Monsignor Bonner) solo HR to left, 7-0 win vs Massachusetts Maritime, Feb. 28 … single, HR, 5 RBI, 11-6 win at Eastern, Apr. 18 … 2-run HR to center, 7-3 win vs FDU-Florham, May 2 (winners bracket final-Freedom Conf. Championships) … RBI triple in first, solo HR in sixth, 10-1 win vs Montclair State, NCAA Mid-Atlantic Baseball Regional, May 14
4 - Jim McConlogue, Lehigh so 3B (Haverford School) 2-run HR in 7-4 win vs LaSalle in Liberty Bell Classic, Mar. 31 … 2-run HR caps a 5-run 1st inning, 9-8 loss vs Lehigh, Apr. 13 … opposite field solo shot to right, 6-4 loss vs Army, Apr. 18 … solo shot helped Lehigh build 10-0 lead in 11-10 loss vs Penn, Apr. 22 
4 - Colin McHale, Widener sr 1B/DH (Archbishop Carroll) 2-run HR gave Pride a 6-2 lead in 5th inning of 14-14 tie vs Neumann, Mar. 11 … solo HR, 3 hits, 5 RBI, 14-10 win at Swarthmore, Mar. 30 … 2-run HR, 19-3 rout of Arcadia, Apr.  9 … 14th career HR a solo shot in 8-2 loss at Messiah, Apr. 24
4 - Dennis Morgan, Widener jr IF/RHP (Kennedy-Kenrick) 2-run HR gave Pride 3-1 lead top 7th of 10-inning 5-4 loss at Albright, Mar. 27 … single, double, HR, 2 RBI, 14-10 win at Swarthmore, Mar. 30 … solo HR & RBI single, 8-5 loss vs Elizabethtown, Apr. 18 … solo HR (4th career HR, all this season), 25-9 win at Gwynedd-Mercy, Apr. 27
4 - Joe Rosati, Villanova sr DH (Episcopal Academy) Game-winning 2-run HR in 8th inning, 11-7 over South Florida, Apr. 18 (2nd career HR, 1st since fr) … solo HR in 4-3 loss at Cincinnati, Apr. 26 … 5-5, HR, double, 3 RBI, school record 32nd sac bunt, 16-2 win at Georgetown, May 9 … solo HR in 20-6 loss vs Connecticut, May 14
4 - Sean Saverio, Widener fr C/RF (LaSalle HS) solo HR gave Pride a 7-3 before Neumann scored 11 runs in the 7th of a 14-14 tie, Mar. 11 … solo HR tied game 1-1 bot 7th of 2-1 win vs Albright, Mar. 28 … 3-4, HR, 3 RBI, 3 R, 2B in 25-9 win at Gwynedd-Mercy, Apr. 27 … grand slam in 7-run 2nd inning, Commonwealth Conf. Tourney, 16-2 win vs Lebanon Valley, Apr. 30
3 - Anthony Cardona, Washington & Lee so OF (Chestnut Hill Academy) 2-run HR, RBI double in 11-5 loss vs Virginia Wesleyan, Mar. 7 … 2-run single, solo HR, 5-3 win vs Roanoke, Mar. 21 … solo HR tied game in 9th inning at 9-9 of 14-13 loss at Emory & Henry (VA), Apr. 16
3 - Chris Cowell, Richmond fr C (Malvern Prep) 3-for-3, HR, 5 RBI in collegiate debut, 16-9 win vs Niagara, Feb. 21 … Sac fly and solo homer in 10-4 loss vs Bryant, Mar. 11 … 3-for-6, HR, 2 RBI, 2 2B in 11-9 win at LaSalle, May 14
3 - Nick DiEnno, Gwynedd-Mercy sr C/DH (Archbishop Ryan) pair of 2-run HRs, 23-7 loss at Delaware Valley College, Apr. 9 … solo shot (12th career HR), 18-4 win at Baptist Bible, Apr. 25
3 - Nick Ferdinand, Bloomsburg fr OF (Archbishop Ryan) Solo HR to left at Plymouth Meeting’s Villanova Ballpark in 9-2 loss to ‘Nova, Mar. 10 … 2-run HR in bottom 7th was not enough in 6-2 loss vs Millersville, Mar. 21 … Leadoff HR in 3rd inning, 12-10 win at Indiana (PA), Apr. 25
3 - Brian Meagher, LaSalle jr SS (Monsignor Bonner) 3-run HR top 9th in 11-9 loss at Temple’s Skip Wilson Field, Mar. 27 … solo HR & sac fly, 10-0 win vs Coppin State, Apr. 8 … 3-run HR in Explorers comeback, 11-9 loss vs Richmond, May 14 
3 - Matt Tiagwad, Fairfield jr LF (St. Joseph’s Prep) pair of RBI singles & 2-run HR, 8-6 win at Quinnipiac, Mar. 31 … solo HR, 6-1 loss vs Niagara, Apr. 5 (2nd HR in 4 gms since moving to cleanup) … 2-run HR & RBI single, 8-7 loss at Manhattan, Apr. 19 
2 – Todd Budweg, Gwynedd-Mercy fr C (Lansdale Catholic) pinch-hit 2-run blast, 18-4 win at Baptist Bible, Apr. 25 … 3-5, solo HR, 3 RBI, 10-9 win vs Centenary, CSAC Tournament Elimination Round, May 9
2 - Joe Conaway, Lehigh fr C (Germantown Academy) 2-run HR turned a 2-1 deficit into a 3-2 lead as Mountain Hawks held on for 6-3 win at Maryland-Eastern Shore, Feb. 25 … solo shot helped Lehigh build 11-1 lead in 11-7 win vs Penn, Apr. 22 (Game 2)
2 – Dave Deodato, Gwynedd-Mercy so OF (Roman Catholic) 3-run HR, triple out of leadoff spot, 17-4 win vs Philadelphia Bible, Mar. 2 1 … 1st inning solo HR opened the scoring of  18-4 win at Baptist Bible, Apr. 25
2 - Doug Eizen, George Washington sr IF/OF (Haverford School) solo HR to left, 7-6 loss at William & Mary, Apr. 29 … 2-run HR in 12-6 loss vs Xavier, May 8
2 - Rob Fisher, Philadelphia U jr 1B/DH (Archbishop Ryan) 2-run HR tied game 3-3 in 3rd of 8-4 loss vs Chestnut Hill College, Mar. 25 … solo HR Rams’ lone bright spot in 17-1 loss at Caldwell, Apr. 19
2 - Tim McEndy, Monmouth so OF (Malvern Prep) 1st collegiate HR, 9-1 win vs UMass, Mar. 15 … pinch hit solo HR, 19-5 win at Mount St. Mary’s, May 2
2 - Enrique Meletiche, Penn State Abington jr C (Saul) 3-for-6, HR, 3 runs, 5 RBI, 2 SB in 18-10 win vs Baptist Bible, Mar, 24 … RBI single & 2-run HR, 19-1 win at Penn State-Scranton, Apr. 19
2 - Andrew Reynolds, Eastern sr 2B (Central) 3 extra base hits (2B, 3B, HR) in 23-4 loss vs Manchester (IN), Mar. 6 … solo HR in 7-6, 10-inning loss at Haverford’s Class of ’16 Field, Mar. 21     (1st HR in 89th game, 265th at bat)
1 - Rob Benedict, Wesley fr SS (Monsignor Bonner) 3-run HR in 22-14 loss vs Penn State Altoona, ECAC South Championship Game, May 15
1 - Mike Coleman, Saint Joseph’s so OF (Bonner) first career HR (77th game, 234th AB), 9-6 loss at Xavier, May 1
1 - Tom Connelly, Widener jr 3B (Cardinal O’Hara) 2-run HR & sac fly in 8-2 win vs Marywood, Mar. 21
1 - Carmen Del Mastro, Temple sr 2B (Roman Catholic) 3-run HR in 15-11 loss at Liberty (VA), Mar. 8 (1st career HR, 119 GP, 346 AB)
1 - Colin Kish, Florida Southern fr LF (Germantown Academy) 2-run HR (1st collegiate), 5-1 win vs St. Michael’s (VT), Mar. 16
1 - Ryan Krieder, Mercer County College so DH (Father Judge) 2-run HR in 5th started monumental comeback-team trailed 10-0, came back to win 13-10 vs Iowa Central CC, Mar. 19
1 – Tom Mahoney, Widener so SS (Kennedy-Kenrick) solo HR bot 10th, single in winning rally bot 11th, 11-10 win vs Messiah, Apr. 24
1 - Edwin Padua, East Stroudsburg so IF (Edison) solo HR opened scoring in 17-13 win at Mansfield, Apr. 25
1 – Ramon Reyes, Eastern jr C (Frankford) 2-run HR in 17-8 loss vs Gwynedd-Mercy, Mar. 11
1 - Mike Villari, Widener jr OF (LaSalle HS) 2-run HR, Commonwealth Conf. Championship, 12-5 loss vs Elizabethtown, May 2
1 - Merv Woodlin, Virginia State sr OF (Engineering & Science) 2-run HR as Trojans hit 3 HRs in 2nd inning of 11-10 win at Shaw (NC), Apr. 12 (1st career HR: 190th AB, 80th GP)

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Hometown Philly NCAA Division I Tournament Report:

The Regionals
    Wow! What a week it was for the University of Virginia ... for Phil Gosselin, in particular, and his parents Marianne and David, and siblings Sara and Matt ... for Malvern Prep, in particular, and the Inter-Ac, in general, and how 'bout to the rest of Philly-area high school baseball, as well? Could there ever have been a bigger highlight moment than the one Malvern Prep's Phil Gosselin experienced last week in the NCAA Tournament Regional opener? Yes, it indeed was "The Shot Heard Round the College Baseball World." Not only heard round the baseball world, but seen ... and seen everywhere! Gosselin was one of the top stories that night on all of the highlights shows. There was Phil facing San Diego State phenom Stephen Strasburg, and taking the much-hyped righty way out of the park for a quick 1-0 first-inning lead, a lead Virginia would never relinquish to Tony Gwynn's Aztecs. Phil's blast sailed well over the 380-foot sign in left-center. There was Phil offering sound bites explaining how his team prepped for Strasburg, next week's number one pick in the MLB draft (Washington Nationals). Not only did the Cavs turn up the speed on their pitching machine in practice, they went one step further ... actually, closer.
    "We prepared for him all week," Phil said. "We just moved up physically closer to the machine to get some reaction time. We were probably 30, 40 feet away, pretty close. We did a lot of tracking pitches to see velocity and get used to the speed coming in."
    Gosselin's timing was perfect as he smacked the first pitch he saw from Strasburg for his sixth homer of the season. Virginia extended the lead to 2-0, pushing across a scratch run in the second inning, but it was pretty much all Strasburg after that. He would exit the game after seven innings, and the Cavs then teed off against the SDSU bullpen for three insurance runs en route to the 5-1 win. The loss was Strasburg's first and only loss of the season.
  Stephen Strasburg   6'4"   220 lbs   jr RHP   San Diego, CA                        
  vs Virginia: 7 IP, 8 H, 2 ER, 0 BB, 15 K (Loss)                                             
  Season: 13-1, 1.32 ERA, 109 IP, 65 H, 16 ER, 19 BB, 195 K, .172 Opp BA   
  Per Nine Inning Totals: 5.4 Hits, 1.6 Walks, 16.1 Strikeouts                         
 
    Virginia, fresh from sweeping the ACC championship, went on to sweep the Irvine Regional, considered the toughest of the 16 four-team sites. Besides UVA and San Diego State, there was UC-Irvine, then-ranked #1, and defending national champion Fresno State. See the Virginia recap below.
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    Three Hometown Philly teams qualified for the 2009 NCAA Men's Division I College World Series. Two of those teams, Marist and Monmouth, lost two straight games in the double-elimination regional. For the third team, the above-mentioned University of Virginia, well let's just say they are on a big-time roll and are quickly becoming a fan and media favorite. 
 Marist (31-28, 15-9 MAAC) 
 Automatic Bid as MAAC Tournament Champions
 Eliminated in Tallahassee Regional 
 Tallahassee Regional: #1-seed and host Florida State, #2-Georgia, #3-Ohio State, #4-Marist
    The Red Foxes were making their first NCAA Tournament appearance since 2005. They faced Florida State in the opener, as sr LHP Josh Rickards (Cardinal O'Hara) got the nod. Through four innings, Florida State led by just 1-0. Rickards had limited the top scoring offense in the ACC to one run on four hits, while striking out five. Marist took a 3-1 lead in the fifth on an unearned run and a two-run homer. In the bottom half of the inning, Josh allowed a single and a walk before notching his sixth strikeout. But he would be lifted at that point, throwing 74 pitches in 4.1 innings, and leading 3-1. Marist coach Dennis Healy was not comfortable with the Seminoles getting their third at bat against Rickards. Note to coach: Next time, stick wit' the Philly guy! Rickards replacement was promptly greeted with a three-run homer, giving FSU a 4-3 lead. Although the Red Foxes would tie the score, granting Rickards a no decision, FSU scalded four relievers with ten runs in 3.2 innings, as they won 16-4. Rickards line: 4.1 IP, 5 H, 3 ER, 2 BB, 6 K. At least the coach fessed up in his postgame comments. "Well obviously what I did with the bullpen didn't work," said Healy. "Josh Rickards threw great for us and we had a chance. Our bullpen guys came in and the game got away from us." On Josh's final performance as a collegian, Healy stated, "They were chasing balls in the dirt and when he needed to he made a pitch on the inner half to right handers and knocked some guys off. He does a good job of the running game. He pitched well."
    Moving to the loser's bracket, Marist faced Ohio State. The Red Foxes lost 6-4, and were eliminated. Ohio State went on to beat Georgia for the right to play Florida State for the regional championship. FSU won 37-6.
                1  2  3      4    5   6      7   8   9         R        H       E     
  FSU     8 3 9   1 11  0   0 3 2     37   38   2     
  OSU    0 0 0   0   2  0   0 2 2       6   13   5     
    FSU: Shortstop Stephen Cardullo:  7-for-9, 5 RBI, 5 R            
 
 Monmouth (32-25, 15-11 NEC) 
 Automatic Bid as Northeast Conference Champions 
 Eliminated in Oxford Regional  
 Oxford Regional: #1-seed and host Mississippi, #2-Missouri, #3-Western Kentucky, #4-Monmouth
   Ole Miss defeated Monmouth in the opener, 8-1, sending the Hawks to the loser's bracket to face Missouri. Ryan Buch (Conwell-Egan) got the start in the second game, and like Rickards, was effective through the first four innings, trailing 2-0. Ryan had allowed an unearned run in the second, and a run in the fourth. His team would be shut out in this game, collecting six hits. Ryan departed after five innings trailing 5-0, as Ole Miss would register a 9-0 win, and eventually go on to win the regional.
Season stats for Monmouth:
Ryan Buch, jr RHP (Conwell-Egan) 14 GP, 13 GS, 2 CG, 77.1 IP, 92 K (10.7 K per 9 Inn.)
Ryan Terry, so 3B (Conwell-Egan)   53 GP, .320 BA, 5 HR, 39 RBI, .402 OBP, 12 2B, 16-18 SB
Tim McEndy,  so OF (Malvern Prep) 32 GP, .255 BA, 2 HR, 8 RBI
Matt McEndy, so OF (Malvern Prep) 31 GP, .278 OBP
John McDonald, so RHP (Conwell-Egan) ..... Andy McDonnell, jr IF/RHP (Archbishop Carroll)
 
 Virginia (46-12-1, 16-11-1 ACC)
 Automatic Bid as Atlantic Coast Conference Champions 
 Winner of Irvine Regional, Advance to Super Regional Best-of-3 vs Mississippi  
 Irvine Regional: #1-seed and host UC Irvine, #2-Virginia, #3-San Diego State, #4-Fresno State
   The Cavaliers had to travel out west to play in an extremely competitive regional. But they left California with the regional crown, winning in the minimum number of games possible (3). Coming on the heels of their four-game ACC championship sweep, UVA is riding an 8-game win streak.
    “Confidence in the game of baseball is everything because it is completely built around failure," said Cavs head coach Brian O'Connor. "So if you believe in yourself and your team, you have accomplished a big part of the challenge. We are playing our best baseball at the most important time of the year and I think our confidence is at an all time high. What we accomplished in Irvine is something really special that they won’t forget immediately and they won’t forget for the rest of their lives.”
    After UVA beat San Diego State and Stephen Strasburg in the opener, they defeated the top-ranked team in the nation at the time, UC Irvine, in a winner's bracket matchup. The Cavs then beat UC Irvine once again, this time for the regional title, and the right to play in this weekend's Super Regional at Ole Miss. Phil Gosselin got the limelight for his "Shot Heard Round the College Baseball World," and was an all-tournament selection. Germantown Academy's John Barr appeared for Virginia in one game of the regional, but I am going out on a limb right now. UVA will advance to the College World Series, partly because of a significant contribution from Barr in one of the upcoming games.
Here is the weekend schedule in Oxford, MS for the best-of-three series:
Friday, June 5 - 2pm (ESPN2) ..... Sat., June 6 - noon (ESPN2) ..... Sun., June 7 - 3pm, if necessary (ESPN)
    Two final notes on Virginia: 1) 46-12-1 season record, the fewest losses of any team in Division I, and 2) Gosselin and Barr will have another Hometown Philly player next season in Rob Amaro, an All-Inter Ac selection at Penn Charter. Rob is the son of Dave Amaro, brother of Phillies GM Ruben Amaro, Jr.
Marathon Men
    Although no locals played in this game, it stills merits attention in this report. The top seed in the entire tournament belongs to the Texas Longhorns. When they squared off to face the Boston College Eagles last Saturday, little did they know they were about to enter the NCAA Record Book ... and The Twilight Zone. Words are not necessary.
                   1  2  3      4  5   6     7   8  9     10 11 12   13 14 15    16 17 18   19 20 21   22 23 24  25           R    H     E   
  Texas    0 2 0   0 0 0   0 0 0    0 0 0    0 0 0    0 0 0    0 0 0    0 0 0   1       3  20  3  
  BC        0 0 0   1 0 1   0 0 0    0 0 0    0 0 0    0 0 0    0 0 0    0 0 0   0       2   8   0 
    TX: Relief  pitcher Austin Wood   -  13 IP, 2 H, 0 R, 14 K, 169 Pitches    TX: 2 players had 12 ABs in the game   
    BC: Relief  pitcher Mike Belfiore - 9.2 IP, 3 H, 0 R, 11 K, 129 Pitches    
    NCAA All-Division record 25 innings - Game started 6:02 PM and ended 1:05 AM    

Hometown Philly Tournament Update
through May 27, 2009
    With West Chester's elimination in the D-2 World Series, only three Hometown Philly schools are still playing baseball. Virginia, Marist and Monmouth all begin opening round, double elimination action in separate Division I regionals this weekend. UVA, up to #7 in some polls, travel all the way out to the Irvine (CA) regional, where locals Phil Gosselin and John Barr will get a chance to bat against the consensus top pick in the upcoming draft, Stephen Strasburg, from San Diego State. Of course, the Aztecs are coached by Hall-of-Famer Tony Gwynn, now finishing his seventh season. Here's an awesome stats line - Strasburg's numbers this year: 14 Starts, 2 CG, 13-0, 1.24 ERA, 102 IP, 57 H, 19 BB, 180 K.

Below are recaps of the final four Hometown Philly teams to play college baseball in 2009.
 West Chester (46-12, 21-3 PSAC) 
 Reached NCAA Division II College World Series    
    Although the second-ranked Golden Rams participated in just two World Series games (both losses), to be among the final eight teams playing in Cary, NC, was quite an accomplishment. In their opener, West Chester was defeated by Lynn University (FL), 7-3. Monsignor Bonner's Conor Kerins capped an excellent freshman season with a strong effort in this game. Entering the game in relief of ace Bret Moyer in the fourth inning, with his team trailing 6-1, Conor inherited runners at first and second with one out. He escaped the inning without further damage, and went on to toss two more scoreless innings. His final line: 2.2 IP, 1 H, 0 R, 3 BB, 4 K. However, the potent West Chester offense would not get untracked. In the Golden Rams final tourney appearance, they had the misfortune of going up against the top-ranked team in Division II, UC-San Diego, an upset victim of Dowling (NY) two days earlier. West Chester lost 8-6 to UCSD, ending their season with a school-record 46 wins, and reaching the national finals for the second time in the last four years. Kerins finished with an 8-2 record, second only to Moyer's 10 wins. With three senior starting pitchers graduating (combined 23 wins), Conor is easily the most experienced starter returning in 2010.
 Marist (31-26, 15-9 MAAC) 
 Automatic Bid as MAAC Tournament Champions
    Marist will be heading to their sixth NCAA Tournament appearance, after beating Canisius for the MAAC Championship. The last time the Red Foxes qualified for the tourney was in 2005, when Josh Rickards was an All-Catholic selection for the Southern Division champions, Cardinal O'Hara. Marist will play in the Tallahassee Regional, and square off with host #8 Florida State on Friday at 4 pm (ESPNU). On Saturday, they will go against either #30 Ohio State or #22 Georgia. Look for Josh to get a start this weekend. The Communications-Advertising major was one of eight Marist seniors honored in a special graduation ceremony this week. He and his teammates were busy winning the MAAC title during the actual commencement proceedings.
Rickards year-by-year:
                       GP-GS        W-L            ERA             IP              H            BB             K         CG     
  2009    15-14     5-3      5.57     76.0      79      48       47      0    
  2008    12-12     4-6      2.60     79.2      70      36       54      2    
  2007    14-13     6-4      4.07     73.0      76      37       57      0    
  2006    17-7       3-1      4.11     57.0      61      23       28      1   
  Total    58-46   18-14     4.06    285.2    286    144     186      
 
 Monmouth (32-23, 15-11 NEC) 
 Automatic Bid as Northeast Conference Champions 
    Whereas Josh Rickards is making his first NCAA appearance as a senior for Marist, Monmouth's Ryan Buch will be participating in his second tourney, and he is just a junior. That is, a junior who will be eyeing the MLB draft on Tuesday, June 9. Ryan and his Monmouth Hawks are headed to the Oxford Regional, better known as the Ole Miss Regional. The Hawks first game is on Friday night at 8 against the host #12 Mississippi Rebels. The following day, Monmouth will face either Missouri or Western Kentucky, both unranked teams. Buch (7-4, 87 K in 72 IP) will start one of those games. His only appearance in the 2007 tourney was a memorable one. He left the game in the seventh inning with a 4-2 lead against favored Nebraska in the Tempe, AZ regional. The Huskers went on to eliminate the Hawks, 6-5. 
    Ryan Terry (Conwell-Egan) had a big week at the NEC Championships at New Britain, CT. In three tourney wins, Ryan batted .500 (7-14), with six runs scored and four RBI. The soph third baseman was chosen to the All-Tournament Team.  
 Virginia (32-23, 15-11 NEC) 
 Automatic Bid as Northeast Conference Champions 
    OK, how did the Cavaliers piss off the NCAA selection committee? I mean, after all, they stormed to the ACC Championship, winning four straight games and defeating three ranked teams (Clemson, North Carolina, Florida State). Was it because they were the lowest seeded team (sixth seed) ever to win the ACC crown? Maybe it was because they mercy ruled the #4 team in the nation, North Carolina. Well, whatever it was, UVA was rewarded by being sent out to the left coast in certainly the tournament's toughest regional. The Cavs will meet wonder boy Stephen Strasburg of San Diego State in the opener. (Hopefully, the junior's career won't be ruined toiling for the Washington Nationals.) Gametime: Friday at 10pm (ESPNU). Virginia will then play either defending champion Fresno State or the top-ranked team in the land, the host Anteaters of UC Irvine. Phil Gosselin (Malvern Prep) started the season off slowly, and tailed a bit at the end, but the middle two-thirds of his season were outrageous, as he was one of the catalysts of a team that has been in the Top 20 for the past three months. The soph IF/OF/DH hit .312, with five homers and a team-best 60 RBI. Soph outfielder John Barr (Germantown Academy) batted over .300 (.307) for the second straight season.   
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Hometown Philly's Player of the Week
for week ending May 17, 2009
RYAN TERRY
MONMOUTH UNIVERSITY (CONWELL-EGAN)
HT: 6-0     WT: 190      SO SS/3B
LEVITTOWN, PA 
    As the Monmouth Hawks closed out the regular season and prepped for the Northeast Conference playoffs, Ryan Terry continued to contribute from the two-hole in the lineup. In five games last week, Ryan batted .368 (7-19), with a home run (5th of season), 4 RBI, 5 R, 2 SF, 1 SH, 1 BB. He has spent the season playing third base (18 games) and shortstop (32 games), and hit out of the second or third spot in the order all season. Ryan's NEC ranks: 51 runs (T-3rd), 5 sac bunts (T-6th), 16 SB (9th).     

Honorable Mention:
 
* Billy Canady, Neumann U sr 2B/CF (Neumann-Goretti) 2 ECAC Tournament games: .500 (4-8), 2 SB, 2-run 1B in win vs Del Val   
* Steve DeBarberie, Alvernia jr RF (Monsignor Bonner) 3 NCAA Mid-Atlantic Regional games: .333 (4-12), HR (4th), 2 RBI, 2 R, 1 3B     
* Doug Eizen, George Washington U sr IF/OF (Haverford School) 4 GP, .385 (5-13), .467 OBP, 2 R (Raised BA from .227 to .250)
* Mike Coleman, Saint Joseph's so CF (Monsignor Bonner) 3 GP, .455 BA, 5 H, 11 AB (Batted .412 over final 11 games)  
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Hometown Philly's Pitcher of the Week
for week ending May 17, 2009
CHEZ ANGELONI
JOHNS HOPKINS UNIVERSITY
La SALLE HIGH SCHOOL
HT: 6-3     WT: 190      SR RHP
JENKINTOWN, PA
    The Johns Hopkins Blue Jays were hoping to re-create their dramatic run to last season's Division-III championship round. It wasn't to be, although LaSalle High's Chez Angeloni provided postseason thrills once again for the JHU faithful. Chez was tagged with the opening round loss in the NCAA South Regional at Salisbury, MD. That placed his team into the loser's bracket, however Hopkins went on to win their next 3 games, facing elimination in each game. With a chance at playing for the South Regional championship, and a return to the World Series, Angeloni got the starting nod against Christopher Newport, and turned in a complete-game performance in the 12-5 win that put the Blue Jays into the championship game, where they would fall to the same Shenandoah team that defeated them in the opening round. JHU had a 10-2 record in elimination games over the last two seasons.      
    Chez will forever go down in Johns Hopkins and D-III lore for his performance in the 2008 NCAA Championships, where he was named the Most Outstanding Player. In 2008, he finished with a 9-0 record, highlighted by a complete game win over top-ranked Chapman at the College World Series, and the win against Trinity (CT) in the first game of the national championship. Chez' complete game, 8-strikeout performance turned out to be Trinity's only loss of the season.
Chez Angeloni by season:
                     GP-GS         W-L             ERA              IP               H            BB           K          CG    
  2009    10-9      5-3       4.90      60.2      77      14      48        3    
  2008    14-11    9-0       4.32      73.0      81      14      53      4    
  2007    12-8      4-4       4.76      58.2      69       15      43      3   
  2006    2-0          0-0        0.00        3.0        2        1        3      0  
  Total   38-28   18-7       4.56    195.1    229      44     147    10  
 
Honorable Mention:
* Brian Rorick, Delaware jr RHP (Archbishop Carroll) May 14 vs VCU: Win, 9 IP, 4 H, 1 R, 0 ER, 13 K (3rd straight CG, career-high K's) 
* Sean Murphy, Keystone jr RHP (North Catholic) D-3 Mid-Atl.Regional: Win vs Elizabethtown, 8 IP, 2 ER, 8 K (Season: 9-0, 2.08 ERA)   
* George Hatton, Neumann U. so RHP (Neumann-Goretti) ECAC South Region First Round: Win vs Delaware Valley, 6 IP, 3 H, 1 R, 3 K   
* Matt Zielinski, Richmond jr LHP (LaSalle HS) May 15 at LaSalle U: Win, 9 IP, 7 H, 3 R, 7 K
    (1.23 ERA in 3 games in Philly: at Saint Joseph's, at Temple, at LaSalle)  
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Hometown Philly's Rookie of the Week
for week ending May 17, 2009
CONOR KERINS
WEST CHESTER UNIVERSITY (MONSIGNOR BONNER)
HT: 6-0      WT: 190        FR LHP
DREXEL HILL, PA
 
    Is it possible that Bonner's Conor Kerins could be the winning pitcher in the Division II championship this season? In the last two clinching games for West Chester this season, the freshman lefty started and won both games. The opposition each time was Mercyhurst College, as the Golden Rams went on to clinch the PSAC championship and the NCAA D-2 Atlantic Regional championship. Last week in the regionals, Conor pitched six scoreless innings, allowing only four hits while striking out five, to improve his season record to 8-2.     
    While the Hometown Philly players in Division I are busy in their conference postseason tournaments trying to qualify for the NCAA Regionals, the West Chester Golden Rams are the lone team still playing in the other divisions. With West Chester's 4-game sweep in the Atlantic Regionals held in West Lawn, PA, they have advanced to the D-2 World Series, and will play Lynn University (Boca Raton, FL) in the opening round. Lynn won the South Regional by ousting Florida Southern (Colin Kish, Germantown Academy). 
Honorable Mention:
* Chris Cowell, Richmond fr C (Malvern Prep) 2 GP, .400 BA (4-10), 1 HR, 3 RBI, 3 runs, 2 doubles (Season: .253 BA, .374 OBP)
* Esteban Meletiche, Keystone fr SS (Frankford) Hit safely in all 5 NCAA Regional games (finished season on 20-game hit streak)
* Colin Kish, Florida Southern fr LF (Germantown Acad) Hit safely in 4 of 5 NCAA Regional games (hit streaks of 6, 7 & 10 games this season)
* Ryan Ignas, Penn State fr RHP (Lansdale Catholic) Win in season finale vs #21 Minnesota: 2.1 IP, 1 H, 0 R, 1 K (Season: 5-1, 5 saves)   
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Home Runs Last Week:
 
* John Malloy (7), LaSalle jr OF (Conwell-Egan) 2-run HR to right, 10-7 loss at Dayton, May 11 
    John Malloy (8), first inning solo HR, 11-9 loss vs Richmond, May 14
* Ryan Terry (5), Monmouth so IF (Conwell-Egan) solo HR in 21-0 win vs Saint Peter’s, May 12
* Brian Meagher (3), LaSalle jr SS (Bonner) 3-run HR in comeback, but still lost, 11-9 vs Richmond, May 14
* Chris Cowell (3), Richmond fr C (Malvern Prep) 3-for-6, HR, 2 RBI, 2 2B in 11-9 win at LaSalle, May 14
* Joe Rosati (4), Villanova sr DH (Episcopal Academy) solo HR in 20-6 loss vs Connecticut, May 14.
* Steve DeBarberie (4), Alvernia jr OF (Bonner) RBI triple in first, solo HR in sixth, 10-1 win vs Montclair State
    (NCAA Mid-Atlantic Baseball Regional, May 14)
* Tyler Stampone (4), William & Mary sr IF (Germantown Academy) 2-4, 2 BB, solo HR, 7-6 loss at Hofstra, May 15
    Tyler Stampone (5), William & Mary, solo HR in final collegiate game, .354 career BA, 5th best in Tribe history
* Rob Benedict (1), Wesley fr SS (Monsignor Bonner) 3-run HR in 22-14 loss vs Penn State Altoona
    (ECAC South Championship Game, May 15)
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The following teams finished their season last week, and did not qualify for their conference post-season tournament:
* Fairfield (20-27, 10-14 MAAC – Metro Atlantic Athletic Conf.)                   
Matt Tiagwad, jr OF (St. Joseph’s Prep) 32 GP, .267 BA, 3 HR, 20 RBI 
* Georgetown (17-34, 8-18 Big East)                   
Jared Cohen, fr RHP (Haverford School) 13 APP, 1-2, 5.92 ERA, 2 Saves
Tom Elliott, jr SS (St. Joseph’s Prep) 40 GP, .281 BA, 7 HR, 19 RBI, 43 R, 12 SB
* George Washington University (22-33, 11-15 Atlantic 10)                   
Doug Eizen, sr 3B/LF (Haverford School) 22 GP, .250 BA, 2 HR, 5 RBI, .323 OBP
* La Salle University  (19-30, 8-18 Atlantic 10)                   
John Malloy, jr CF (Conwell-Egan) 49 GP, .329 BA, 8 HR, 35 RBI, 19 2B, 11 SB
Brian Meagher, jr SS (Monsignor Bonner) 49 GP, .232 BA, 3 HR, 21 RBI, 11 2B
Anthony Biello, sr IF (Chestnut Hill Academy
* Penn State (25-26, 8-16 Big Ten)                   
Ryan Ignas, fr RHP (Lansdale Catholic) 22 APP, 5-1, 5.31 ERA, 5 Saves
Mike Lorentson, sr LHP (Malvern Prep) 16 GP, 12 GS, 1-8, 6.05 ERA
* Richmond  (22-25, 11-16 Atlantic 10)                   
Anthony Cafagna, so RHP (Chestnut Hill Academy) 3-2, 4.72 ERA (Team ERA: 6.33), .240 Opp BA (Team Opp BA: .300) 
Chris Cowell, fr C (Malvern Prep) 30 GP, .253 BA, 3 HR, 18 RBI, .374 OBP
Matt Zielinski, jr LHP (LaSalle HS) 13 GP, 12 GS, 1 CG, 2-4, 6.27 ERA, 63 K in 66 IP
* Saint Joseph’s (16-30, 9-17 Atlantic 10)                   
Mike Coleman, so OF (Monsignor Bonner) 47 GP, .299 BA, .408 OBP, 1 HR, 14 RBI, 12 SB
Doug DiSandro, jr LHP (St. Joseph’s Prep) 15 APP, 0-2, 5.40 ERA
Brett Tiagwad, fr OF (St. Joseph’s Prep) 28 GP, .237 BA, .396 OBP
* Saint Louis (30-25, 12-13 Atlantic 10)                   
Mike Carroll, fr RHP (Penn Charter) 4 Relief Appearances
* Temple (17-33, 11-15 Atlantic 10)                   
Sean Barksdale, sr OF (Cardinal O’Hara) 48 GP, .373 BA, 15 HR, 56 RBI, 12 SB
Lenny DelGrippo, sr 1B (Kennedy-Kenrick) 38 GP, .373 BA, 5 HR, 22 RBI, 13 2B
Carmen Del Mastro, sr 2B (Roman Catholic) 47 GP, .361 BA, 1 HR, 21 RBI, 17 SB
* Villanova (22-28, 6-20 Big East)                   
Joe Rosati, sr DH (Episcopal Academy) 47 GP, .280 BA, 4 HR, 23 RBI, 15 SH, 18 SB
Mike Francisco, so LHP (Malvern Prep) 23 GP, 1-2, 4.24 ERA (Team ERA: 6.15), 4 Saves
Josh Eidell, sr RHP (Kennedy-Kenrick) 3 GP, 0-0, 1.23 ERA, 1 Save
* Wake Forest  (22-30, 6-24 ACC – Atlantic Coast Conf.)                   
Mark Adzick, so LHP (Penn Charter) 14 APP, 0-2, 6.89 ERA (Team ERA: 7.30), 0 HR in 15.2 IP
* William and Mary (24-25, 9-14 CAA – Colonial Athletic Association)                   
Tyler Stampone, sr 3B (Germantown Acad)  49 GP, .382 BA, 5 HR, 40 RBI, 20 2B, .509 OBP
Eliminated in their conference post-season tournament:
* Lafayette (24-29, 9-11 Patriot League)                   
John Gentile, fr RHP (Malvern Prep) 11 GP, 3 GS, 0-2, 8.14 ERA  
* Penn State-Abington (PSUAC)                    
from Conwell-Egan: Michael Angelo, sr IF … William Hamill, so 2B
from Washington: Dan Engelberg, fr OF .. Jonathan Wright, fr OF (Fall ’08)
from Father Judge: Tom Mackall, so IF … Mike Sweeney, jr OF/RHP
James Dailey, fr IF (Franklin Towne Charter) … Edwin DeLeon, sr SS/RHP (Olney)
Chris Green, fr OF, Fall ’08 (Dobbins) … Erik Grier, so OF (Northeast)
Enrique Meletiche, jr C (Saul) … Joseph Nicholson, fr C/DH (Archbishop Wood)
* Penn State-Brandywine (PSUAC)                    
all from Cardinal O’Hara: Mike Baselice, fr OF - Greg D’Alonzo, so OF - Matt Izzi, fr OF, Eric Rosini, so 2B
Eliminated in the NCAA Division II South Regional Championship game:    
* Florida Southern (41-16, 16-8 Sunshine State Conf.)
Colin Kish, fr OF (Germantown Academy) 42 GP, .318 BA, .376 OBP, 1 HR, 14 RBI
Eliminated in the NCAA Division II Mid-Atlantic Regionals:
* Kutztown (34-17, 16-8 PSAC East)                    
Ryan Cassidy, jr LHP (Archbishop Wood) 13 GP, 12 GS, 6-5, 5.88 ERA, 59.2 IP, 17 BB, 52 K
Eliminated in the NCAA Division III Mid-Atlantic Regionals:
* Alvernia (27-17, 10-6 Freedom Conf.)                   
Steve DeBarberie, jr OF (Monsignor Bonner) 42 GP, .370 BA, 4 HR, 38 RBI (Second Team All-Conference)
Steve Smerecki, so RHP (Chestnut Hill Academy)
(Eliminated by  TCNJ, 8-2, NCAA Mid-Atlantic Baseball Regional at Lakewood, NJ, May 15)
* Elizabethtown (29-15, 12-3 Commonwealth Conf.)                   
Ryan Donahue, so OF (Lansdale Catholic) 10 GP, 2 H, 10 AB, 2 R, 2 RBI, 1 BB, 1 SF
(Eliminated by  TCNJ, 5-3, in a fog-delayed game, May 15 AND 16)
* Keystone (40-6, 15-0 CSAC – Colonial States Athletic Conf.)                   
Esteban Meletiche, fr SS (Frankford) 43 GP, .436 BA, 6 HR, 38 RBI, 59 R, 16 SB – CSAC Rookie of the Year
Sean Murphy, jr RHP (North Catholic) 13 APP, 10 GS, 9-0, 2.08 ERA, .206 OPP BA
Juan Torres, so 1B/OF (Frankford) 19 GP, .250 BA, .400 OBP
(Lost in Championship game to Kean, May 17)
Eliminated in the NCAA Division III South Regional Championship game:
* Johns Hopkins (28-16, 13-5 Centennial Conf.)                   
Chez Angeloni, sr RHP (LaSalle HS) 10 GP, 9 GS, 3 CG, 5-3, 4.90 ERA, 60.2 IP, 14 BB, 48 K
* Washington and Lee (22-15, 13-5 ODAC – Old Dominion Athletic Conf.)                   
Anthony Cardona, so OF (Chestnut Hill Academy) 36 GP, .372 BA, 3 HR, 28 RBI, .407 OBP
Eliminated in the ECAC South Region Championships:
* Delaware Valley College (21-13, 7-9 Freedom Conf.)                   
Dylan Saldutti, jr 2B (Lansdale Catholic) 34 GP, .344 BA, .463 OBP
Chris Albaugh, jr LHP (Monsignor Bonner) 18 APP, 2-1, 3.33 ERA, 1 Save
Chris James, fr 1B (North Catholic)
* Neumann UNIVERSITY (22-20-1, 7-7 CSAC – Colonial States Athletic Conf.)                   
Bobby Callan, fr OF (Monsignor Bonner) 39 GP, .336 BA, 30 R, 9 SB
Billy Canady, sr IF/OF (Neumann-Goretti) 35 GP, .330 BA, 33 R, 32 H, 16 SB, .441 OBP
George Hatton, so C  (Neumann-Goretti) 35 GP, .241 BA, .368 OBP, 5 SB (Pitching: 2-1, 5.34 ERA)
Foster McCoskey, fr C/IF (GAMP) 23 GP, .347 BA, .346 OBP
Sean Quigley, so RHP/OF (Roman Catholic) 16 GP, 3 GS, 1-3, 8.04 ERA, 1 Save
Matt Hodges, fr C (Roman Catholic) 17 GP, .200 BA, 5 H, 25 AB
* Wesley (26-17-1, 11-7 CAC – Capital Athletic Conf.)                    
Rob Benedict, fr SS (Monsignor Bonner) 29 GP, .208 BA, 1 HR, 16 RBI, 6 SB
Community college this season: 
* Burlington County College                    
Steve Stout, fr LHP (Father Judge)  14 APP, 3-2, 5.01 ERA
* Delaware County                    
Kevin Merkle, fr OF (Cardinal O’Hara)       Joseph Rawlings, so 3B (Malvern Prep) 
* Mercer County                    
Ryan Kreider, so RHP (Father Judge) 27 APP, 6 SAVES, 3-3, 6.89 ERA, 33 K in 32.2 IP   (as DH: .235 BA, 1 HR, 10 RBI)
* Montgomery County                    
Pat Quinn, fr RHP (Swenson)               Josh Williams, so OF (Germantown)
* Ohlone College (CA)  (37-11)                   
Ian Hoff, so RHP (Germantown Academy) 23 GP, 4 GS, 2 CG, 9-3, 1.29 ERA, 3 SV, 84 IP, 6 BB
* Salem County                    
Jim Edelman, so OF/LHP (Archbishop Ryan) 10 Relief Appearances
Matt Edelman, fr 1B/LHP (Archbishop Ryan) .333 BA, 6 H, 18 AB
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Previous Winners:
Player (May 10) SEAN BARKSDALE - Temple sr OF (Cardinal O'Hara)
Player (May 3) MARK SHIMROCK - Middlebury sr 1B (Germantown Academy)
Player (April 26) TOM GRANDIERI - Penn jr OF/LHP (Malvern Prep)
Player (April 19) TYLER STAMPONE - William & Mary sr 3B (Germantown Academy)
Player (April 12) SEAN BARKSDALE - Temple sr OF (Cardinal O'Hara)
Player (April 5) PHIL GOSSELIN - Virginia so IF/OF/DH (Malvern Prep)
Player (March 29) CARMEN DEL MASTRO - Temple sr 2B (Roman Catholic)
Player (March 22) NICK DiENNO - Gwynedd-Mercy sr C/DH (Archbishop Ryan)
Player (March 15) MIKE COLEMAN Saint Joseph's so OF (Monsignor Bonner)
Player (March 8) KEVIN WARD - Bloomsburg sr 1B (Monsignor Bonner)
Pitcher (May 10) IAN HOFF - Ohlone (CA) College so RHP (Germantown Academy)
Pitcher (May 3) RYAN BUCH - Monmouth jr RHP (Conwell-Egan)
Pitcher (April 26) JARED FARBMAN - Philadelphia U so RHP (Central)
Pitcher (April 19 ) SEAN MURPHY - Keystone jr RHP (North Catholic)
Pitcher (April 12 ) MIKE FRANCISCO - Villanova so LHP (Malvern Prep)
Pitcher (April 5) RYAN BUCH - Monmouth jr RHP (Conwell-Egan)
Pitcher (March 29) BRIAN RORICK - Delaware jr RHP (Archbishop Carroll)
Pitcher (March 22) RYAN CASSIDY - Kutztown jr LHP (Archbishop Wood)
Pitcher (March 15) MIKE FRANCISCO - Villanova so LHP (Malvern Prep)
Pitcher (March 8) NICK DeMALTO - Chestnut Hill College sr LHP (Roman Catholic)
Rookie (May 10) ESTEBAN MELETICHE - Keystone fr SS (Frankford)
Rookie (May 3) SEAN SAVERIO - Widener fr C (LaSalle HS)
Rookie (April 26) JEFF MURTHA - Univ. of Sciences Philadelphia fr OF (LaSalle HS)
Rookie (April 19) CONOR KERINS - West Chester fr RHP (Monsignor Bonner)
Rookie (April 12) ESTEBAN MELETICHE - Keystone fr SS (Frankford)
Rookie (April 5) PAT WARRINGTON - Southern Vermont fr CF (Monsignor Bonner)
Rookie (March 29) ESTEBAN MELETICHE - Keystone fr SS (Frankford)
Rookie (March 22) FRANK PIERSON - United States Merchant Marine Academy fr SS (LaSalle HS)
Rookie (March 15) SEAN SAVERIO - Widener C/DH (LaSalle HS)
Rookie (March 8) ANDREW SINON - Gwynedd-Mercy RHP (Conwell-Egan)
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Hometown Philly's Player of the Week
for week ending May 10, 2009
SEAN BARKSDALE
TEMPLE UNIVERSITY (CARDINAL O'HARA)
HT: 6-0     WT: 210      SR OF
GLENOLDEN, PA 
    It's been a quite a three-year ride for Sean Barksdale wearing the Temple colors. He continues to add to his list of accomplishments, as the season winds down and the Owls chase an Atlantic 10 Championship Tournament berth. By hitting safely in all four games last week (.389 BA, 7-18), Sean extended his batting streak to nine games, a .366 mark during that span. He smashed two more homers and drove in nine RBI, setting the Temple record for career RBI.      

  1. Sean Barksdale, 2007-09......................162 RBI  
  2. Pete Dempsey, 1976-78 .......................154         
  3. John Marzano, 1982-84.......................147         
  4. Bobby Higginson, 1989, 91-92 ............138         
    Also named as Big Five Player of the Week, Sean leads the A-10 with 15 HR and 53 runs scored. Only two Owls have hit more career HR than Sean's total of 27 (Rob Cucinotta-31 and Bobby Higginson-30).  
Honorable Mention:
* Joe Rosati, Villanova sr DH (Episcopal Academy) 3 GP, .538 BA (7-13), HR, 3 RBI, 4 R (5-for-5 vs Georgetown, May 9)   
* Lenny Del Grippo, Temple sr 1B (Kennedy-Kenrick) 4 GP, .500 BA (7-14), 2 HR, 6 R (Hit safely 14 of last 15 games)     
* Billy Canady, Neumann U sr 2B/CF (Neumann-Goretti) 4 GP, .438 BA (7-16), 4 R, 2 SB (Batting .447 last 14 games)   
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Hometown Philly's Pitcher of the Week
for week ending May 10, 2009
IAN HOFF
OHLONE COLLEGE (FREMONT, CA)
GERMANTOWN ACADEMY 
HT: 6-2     WT: 185      SO RHP
HATBORO, PA
    Words cannot describe the type of season Germantown Academy's Ian Hoff has had in Northern California, so here are his stats for the regular season:

22 APP, 4 GS, 2 CG, 9-2 RECORD, 1.23 ERA, 3 SAVES, 80. 2 IP, 66 H, 14 R, 11 ER, 6 BB, 57 K

 
The six walks for a season are ridiculous, but here's one better. In Ohlone's Regional Championship sweep last weekend, Hoff earned the save in game one, then picked up the clinching win in the nightcap. He went 7.2 innings of relief in the 12-inning win, and threw only 61 pitches, 53 for strikes, just 8 out of the zone. Amazing! His Renegades are the top-ranked community college team in Northern California. Ian was an Honorable Mention All-Inter-AC selection in 2007. That GA Patriots team also featured John Barr (Virginia), Colin Kish (Florida Southern), Joe Conaway (Lehigh), Peter Rosa (Guilford) and Billy Vernon (Stanford).  
Honorable Mention:
* Ryan Buch, Monmouth jr RHP (Conwell-Egan) May 9 at Quinnipiac: Win, 6 IP, 3 H, 0 R, 8 K (Fastball has reached 95 mph, could be a 1st or 2nd round draft pick in June)
* Sean Murphy, Keystone jr RHP (North Catholic) May 9 vs Neumann, CSAC Tourney: Win, 6 IP, 6 H, 2 R, 5 K (Opp Season BA: .190) 
* Sean Quigley, Neumann U. so RHP (Roman Catholic) Save vs Gwynedd-Mercy sends Neumann to CSAC Final: 2 IP, 0 H, 0 R, 2 K, 1 HB  
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Hometown Philly's Rookie of the Week
for week ending May 10, 2009
ESTEBAN "SHORTIE" MELETICHE
KEYSTONE COLLEGE (FRANKFORD)
HT: 5-11      WT: 175        FR SS
PHILADELPHIA, PA
    The honors continue to roll in for Esteban Meletiche. For the important part he played in Keystone's success this season, "Shortie" was selected as the Colonial States Athletic Conference Rookie of the Year and First-Team shortstop. As they had done in the regular season, the Giants are also cleaning up in the postseason. Through games of May 14, Keystone had won 27 straight, to push their season record to an eye-popping 39-4. In just two conference tournament wins last week, Esteban batted .727 (8-11), with 2 HR, 7 RBI, 6 R, 2 doubles. Through May 14, his season average is .454. Great numbers made even better considering that in his first four games of the season, he went 1-for-16. Since that time he has hit an even .500 (68-136).   
Honorable Mention:
* Conor Kerins, West Chester fr LHP (Monsignor Bonner) Winning pitcher as Golden Rams win PSAC Championship (Season: 7-2)
* Ryan Ignas, Penn State fr RHP (Lansdale Catholic) Win vs Iowa last Friday night, save vs Iowa last Sat. afternoon (5 saves: T-4th, Big Ten)   
* Todd Budweg, Gwynedd-Mercy fr C (Lansdale Catholic) Last 2 CSAC Tourney Games: 5-9, HR, 3 RBI, 2 doubles (Season: 17 RBI, 55 AB)
* Jared Cohen, Georgetown fr RHP (Haverford School) 1st collegiate save, 2 perfect innings vs Villanova, May 9 (Last 3 App: 6.1 IP, 3 H, 0 R)
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Home Runs Last Week:
 
* Esteban Meletiche (5, 6), Keystone fr IF (Frankford) 5-6, 2 HR, 6 RBI, 21-7 win vs Neumann, CSAC Tourney, May 8
* Lenny Del Grippo (4), Temple sr 1B (Kennedy-Kenrick) solo HR to dead CF, 12-11 loss vs Saint Louis, May 8
    Lenny Del Grippo (5), tied game 4-4 in bottom 7th of 11-7 loss vs Saint Louis, May 9
* Doug Eizen (2), George Washington sr LF (Haverford School) 2-run HR in 12-6 loss vs Xavier, May 8
* Sean Barksdale (14, 15), Temple sr OF (Cardinal O’Hara) 2 HR, sac fly, 4 RBI, 11-7 vs Saint Louis, May 9
* Joe Rosati (2), Villanova sr DH (Episcopal) 5-5, HR, 3 RBI, 32nd career bunt (Nova record), 16-2 win, Georgetown, May 9
* Todd Budweg (2), Gwynedd-Mercy fr C (Lansdale Catholic) 3-5, solo HR, 3 RBI, 10-9 win vs Centenary, CSAC Tournament Elimination Round, May 9
 
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 The following team finished their season, and did not qualify for their conference post-season tournament:
* Univ. of Mary Washington (15-17, 7-11 CAC – Capital Athletic Conf.) 
Alex Olah, fr OF (Malvern Prep) 
 
The following teams finished their season, after being eliminated in their conference postseason tournament:  
* Franklin & Marshall College (24-14-1, 13-5 Centennial)                   
Andrew Hanson, sr SS (Germantown Academy) 32 GP, .333 BA, 18 R, 17 RBI (First Team All-Centennial Conf. SS) 
Tom Caramanico, so RHP (Penn Charter) - Joe Cirucci so RHP (St. Joseph's Prep)
* Gwynedd-Mercy College (22-15, 10-4 CSAC - Colonial States Athletic Conf.) 
Dave Deodato, so OF (Roman Catholic) - Albert DiDomenico, jr OF (Neumann-Goretti) - Nick DiEnno sr C/DH (Ryan) 
Anthony Mirabella, jr OF (Father Judge) - Pat Rider, sr LHP (LaSalle HS) - Andrew Sinon, fr RHP (Conwell-Egan)
from Lansdale Catholic: Todd Budweg, fr C - Sean Middleton, sr RHP - Ed Windhaus, sr RHP 
* Kings College (22-14-1, 9-7 Freedom) 
Joe Van Buskirk, sr OF (Father Judge) - Tim Moore, jr OF (Archbishop Wood)
* Widener University (21-17-1, 8-7 Commonwealth)
from Cardinal O'Hara: Tom Connelly, jr 3B - Kevin Culbert, so RHP - Joe Sessa, fr LHP 
from Kennedy-Kenrick: Tom Mahoney, so SS - Dennis Morgan, jr IF - Salvatore Spera, fr RHP 
from LaSalle HS: Matt Day, fr LHP - Sean Saverio, fr C - Mike Villari, jr OF
Bill Hollingsworth, fr 1B (Bonner) - Rick Kazigian, fr RHP (Malvern) - Colin McHale, sr 1B/DH (Carroll) 
* Williams College (25-12, 9-3 NESCAC - New England Small College Athletic Conf.)                   
Jim Entwisle, jr 2B (Penn Charter) 21 GP, .339 BA, .449 OBP, 5-for-5 in stolen bases 
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Previous Winners:
Player (May 3) MARK SHIMROCK - Middlebury sr 1B (Germantown Academy)
Player (April 26) TOM GRANDIERI - Penn jr OF/LHP (Malvern Prep)
Player (April 19) TYLER STAMPONE - William & Mary sr 3B (Germantown Academy)
Player (April 12) SEAN BARKSDALE - Temple sr OF (Cardinal O'Hara)
Player (April 5) PHIL GOSSELIN - Virginia so IF/OF/DH (Malvern Prep)
Player (March 29) CARMEN DEL MASTRO - Temple sr 2B (Roman Catholic)
Player (March 22) NICK DiENNO - Gwynedd-Mercy sr C/DH (Archbishop Ryan)
Player (March 15) MIKE COLEMAN Saint Joseph's so OF (Monsignor Bonner)
Player (March 8) KEVIN WARD - Bloomsburg sr 1B (Monsignor Bonner)
Pitcher (May 3) RYAN BUCH - Monmouth jr RHP (Conwell-Egan)
Pitcher (April 26) JARED FARBMAN - Philadelphia U so RHP (Central)
Pitcher (April 19 ) SEAN MURPHY - Keystone jr RHP (North Catholic)
Pitcher (April 12 ) MIKE FRANCISCO - Villanova so LHP (Malvern Prep)
Pitcher (April 5) RYAN BUCH - Monmouth jr RHP (Conwell-Egan)
Pitcher (March 29) BRIAN RORICK - Delaware jr RHP (Archbishop Carroll)
Pitcher (March 22) RYAN CASSIDY - Kutztown jr LHP (Archbishop Wood)
Pitcher (March 15) MIKE FRANCISCO - Villanova so LHP (Malvern Prep)
Pitcher (March 8) NICK DeMALTO - Chestnut Hill College sr LHP (Roman Catholic)
Rookie (May 3) SEAN SAVERIO - Widener fr C (LaSalle HS)
Rookie (April 26) JEFF MURTHA - Univ. of Sciences Philadelphia fr OF (LaSalle HS)
Rookie (April 19) CONOR KERINS - West Chester fr RHP (Monsignor Bonner)
Rookie (April 12) ESTEBAN MELETICHE - Keystone fr SS (Frankford)
Rookie (April 5) PAT WARRINGTON - Southern Vermont fr CF (Monsignor Bonner)
Rookie (March 29) ESTEBAN MELETICHE - Keystone fr SS (Frankford)
Rookie (March 22) FRANK PIERSON - United States Merchant Marine Academy fr SS (LaSalle HS)
Rookie (March 15) SEAN SAVERIO - Widener C/DH (LaSalle HS)
Rookie (March 8) ANDREW SINON - Gwynedd-Mercy RHP (Conwell-Egan)
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Hometown Philly's Player of the Week
for week ending May 3, 2009
MARK SHIMROCK
MIDDLEBURY (VT) COLLEGE     (GERMANTOWN ACADEMY) 
HT: 6-4     WT: 210      SR 1B
LANSDALE, PA 
    A model of consistency this season, for that matter, his whole career, Mark Shimrock collected seven hits in nine at bats last week to wrap up his collegiate career. His .487 batting average is the second-highest ever for a single-season at Middlebury. With five RBI in his final games, Mark finishes second in school history with 113. He also wound up second in career hits (160) and doubles (32). He hit safely in 28 of 30 games this season: 

 Games 1-11: 11-GM Hit Streak  Game 12: Hitless    Game 13: 3-4   Game 14: Hitless    Games 15-30: 16- GM Hit Streak  
 
                    Games            BA              Hits            RBI          Doubles       
  2009    30        .487        55        24        14       
  2008    30        .421        51        44          9       
  2007    27        .284        29        28          5       
  2006    26        .342        25        17          4       
  Total   113       .391       160      113        32       
 
Honorable Mention:
* Tom Elliott, Georgetown jr SS (St. Joseph's Prep) 3 GP, .615 BA (8-13), 1 HR, 4 RBI, 5 R (Named to Big East Weekly Honor Roll)  
* Mike Coleman, St. Joe's so OF (Bonner) 4 GP: .417 (5-12), 1st career HR, 3 R, .588 OBP (38 GS: Batted 1st-19 gms, Batted 9th-19 gms)   
* Zac Hess, DeSales sr 1B (LaSalle HS) 2 GP: .429 BA (3-7), 1 HR (slam), 5 RBI, 3 R, 3 BB (15 Career HR, T-8th All-Time at DeSales)   
* Sean Barksdale, Temple sr OF (Cardinal O'Hara) 5 GP, .348 (8-23), 3 RBI, 3 R (1 RBI shy of tying Temple's All-Time Record, 154)    
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Hometown Philly's Pitcher of the Week
for week ending May 3, 2009
RYAN BUCH
MONMOUTH UNIVERSITY     (CONWELL-EGAN)
HT: 6-3     WT: 195      JR RHP
YARDLEY, PA
    Two years ago, then freshman Ryan Buch had a memorable outing against Nebraska in the NCAA Regional with five strikeouts in 6.1 IP. During this season's stretch run, Buch is once again gearing up for a possible postseason run. Last week he improved his season record to 6-3, with a seven inning complete-game performance against Mount Saint Mary's. Ryan allowed 5 hits (4 singles, 1 HR), 1 R, 4 BB, 10 K. Last season the Mount surprised top seeded Monmouth to capture the NEC Tournament Championship. Ryan is now second in the conference with 69 strikeouts, and continues to climb the all-time pitching lists at Monmouth in wins and strikeouts. The junior ranks second with 21 wins (school record: 29), and 3rd with 211 strikeouts (record: 277).
Honorable Mention:
* Jared Farbman, Philadelphia U so RHP (Central) May 1 at Bloomfield: Win, 8 IP, 3 H, 1 ER, 4 K (Season: 54 K in 59.2 IP)
* George Hatton, Neumann UNIVERSITY so RHP (Neumann-Goretti) Apr. 29 at Haverford: Win, 2.2 IP (Relief), 1 H, 0 R, 1 K 
* Rob Fisher, Philadelphia U jr RHP (Archbishop Ryan) Apr. 29 at USP: Win, 6 IP, 7 H, 0 R, 2 BB, 4 K (Season: 1-1, 2.00 ERA, 18 IP)  
* Josh Rickards, Marist sr LHP (Cardinal O'Hara) May 2 at Saint Peter's: Win, 5.1 IP, 4 H, 1 R, 8 K (Team co-leader with 5 wins) 
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Hometown Philly's Rookie of the Week
for week ending May 3, 2009
SEAN SAVERIO
WIDENER UNIVERSITY     (LaSALLE HS)
6'0" FRESHMAN CATCHER
HORSHAM, PA
    It was an automatic for Widener head coach Steve Carcarey when he filled out his lineup card this season ... Sean Saverio was in the three-hole. In 38 of the Pride's 39 games this season, Saverio was third in the order, usually a place for the team's best hitter - and he's only a freshman, in terms of athletic eligibility. Last week, the LaSalle University transfer helped Widener reach the championship round of the Commonwealth Conference Tournament. Sean batted .491 (9-22) in five games last week (4 tourney games), with 2 HR and 10 RBI. The big blow of the week was a second inning grand slam against Lebanon Valley in the tournament opener. The Pride went on to score seven runs in that inning en route to a 16-2 whooping. Saverio is willing to "wear one for the team." He leads the conference with 14 HBP, with the next closest player being hit nine times! That and his 22 walks contributed to a .491 OBP, third in the conference. Oh by the way, this catcher is 7th in the conference with 12 stolen bases.      
Honorable Mention:
* Jared Cohen, Georgetown fr RHP (Haverford School)  first collegiate win vs Pitt: 2.2 IP, 3 H, 0 R, 1 BB, 1 K (Vanderbilt transfer)
* Rick Kazigian, Widener fr RHP (Malvern) 2 APP, 7 IP, 3 H, 0 ER, 7 K (Winner in 13-inn. tourney game vs Albright: 6 IP, 1 H, 0 R, 6 K)   
* Colin Kish, Florida Southern fr OF (Germantown Academy)  3 GP: .444 BA (4-9), 5 R, .615 OBP (Current 9-game hit streak: .393, 11-28) 
* Frank Pierson, US Merchant Marine Acad.fr SS (LaSalle HS) 4 GP, .393 OBP, 8 R, 4 RBI  (22 SB leads all Hometown Philly players)
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Home Runs Last Week:
* Dennis Morgan (4), Widener jr IF (Kennedy-Kenrick) solo HR, 25-9 win at Gwynedd-Mercy, Apr. 27
* Sean Saverio (3), Widener fr C/RF (LaSalle HS) 3-4, HR, 3 RBI, 3 R, 2B in 25-9 win at Gwynedd-Mercy, Apr. 27 
    Sean Saverio (4), grand slam in 7-run 2nd inning, Commonwealth Conf. Tourney, 16-2 win vs Lebanon Valley, Apr. 30
* Tom Elliott (7), Georgetown jr SS (St. Joe’s Prep) RBI single, RBI double, 2-run HR, 15-4 win vs Norfolk St., Apr. 28
* Zac Hess (6), DeSales sr 1B (LaSalle HS) Grand slam in season finale 13-4 win at Moravian, Apr. 29
* Tyler Stampone (3), Wm & Mary sr IF (Germantown Acad) single, HR, 2 BB, 7-6 win vs GWU, Apr. 29 (17-gm hit streak)
* Doug Eizen (1), George Washington sr IF/OF (Haverford School) solo HR to left, 7-6 loss at William & Mary, Apr. 29
* Pete Greskoff (11), Brown so 1B (Malvern Prep) solo HR, 10-2 loss vs Bryant, Apr. 30 (T-1st Ivy 11 HR)
* Carlo Petrillo (5), Chestnut Hill so OF (Kennedy-Kenrick) 2-run HR gave CHC 3-2 lead in 5-2 win at Caldwell, May 1
* Pat Warrington (6), Southern Vermont fr OF (Bonner) solo HR, 11-10 win vs Mitchell (CT), May 1
    (inaugural New England Collegiate Conference Baseball Championships)
* Mike Coleman (1), Saint Joseph’s so OF (Bonner) first career HR (77th game, 234th AB), 9-6 loss at Xavier, May 1
* Lenny Del Grippo (2), Temple sr 1B (Kennedy-Kenrick) 2-run HR, 2 singles, 13-10 loss at Richmond, May 1
    Lenny Del Grippo (3), 2-run HR in 7-run fifth inning, 8-3 win at Richmond, May 2
* Steve DeBarberie (3), Alvernia jr OF (Bonner) 2-run HR to center, 7-3 win vs FDU-Florham, May 2
     (winners bracket final - Freedom Conference Championships)
* Tim McEndy (2), Monmouth so OF (Malvern Prep) pinch hit solo HR, 19-5 win at Mount St. Mary’s, May 2
* Frank Pierson (1), US Merchant Marine Academy fr SS (LaSalle HS) 2-run HR, 15-5 win vs Moravian, May 2
    (Landmark Conference Tournament)
* Mike Villari (1), Widener jr OF (LaSalle HS) 2-run HR, Commonwealth Conf. Championship, 12-5 loss,Elizabethtown,May 2
 
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 The following teams finished their season, and did not qualify for their conference post-season tournament:
* Bowdoin (ME) (23-15, 7-5 NESCAC - New Eng. Small College Athletic Conf.)                   
Nick Tom, jr OF (Haverford School) 
* Chestnut Hill College (18-25, 13-14 CACC – Central Atlantic Collegiate Conf.)                   
Carlo Petrillo, so OF (Kennedy-Kenrick) 41 GP, .248 BA, 5 HR, 25 RBI, 11 2B, 17 SB
D.J. Santoro, jr 3B (Kennedy-Kenrick)  40 GP, .267 BA, .467 OBP
Nick DeMalto, sr LHP (Roman Catholic)               Ryan Weber, jr RHP (Roman Catholic)
Michael Braun, fr OF (Central)                              John Stephenson, so 2B (Archbishop Wood)
* DeSales (21-16-1, 8-8 Freedom)                   
Zac Hess, sr 1B (LaSalle HS) 37 GP, .336 BA, 6 HR, 40 RBI
Travis Hughes, so RHP (Conwell-Egan) 21 APP, 2-0, 4.36 ERA, 33 IP, 36 K
* Drew (8-27, 3-16 Landmark)                   
Doug Veterano, jr RHP (St. Joseph’s Prep)
* Gettysburg (17-21, 7-11 Centennial)                   
Bobby Martz, fr OF/LHP (Chestnut Hill Academy)            Matt Zwaan, jr RHP (Malvern Prep)
* Middlebury (VT) (14-16, 3-9 NESCAC)                   
Erich Enns, jr OF (Germantown Academy) .439 BA, 18-18 SB (school single-season record)
Mark Shimrock, sr 1B (Germantown Academy) .487 BA (2nd highest single-season BA)
* Philadelphia Bible (0-26, 0-15 CSAC – Colonial States Athletic Conf.)                   
Alex Maldonado, fr OF (Esperanza)    
* Philadelphia U (17-27, 14-13 CACC)                   
Rob Fisher, jr 1B/RHP (Ryan) 34 GP, .246 BA, 2 HR, 14 RBI  -  7 APP, 1-1, 2.00 ERA, 18 IP
Jared Farbman, so RHP (Central) 4-4, 4.83 ERA, 59.2 IP, 49 H, 54 K
Kevin McGovern, so 1B/LHP (Ryan) 31 GP, .260 BA, .349 OBP  -  12 APP, 2-4, 6.88 ERA, 34 IP
Matt Fischer, so OF (St. Joseph’s Prep)    Jared Tuwalski, fr OF (Archbishop Carroll)    Joe DiMezza, jr IF (Lansdale Catholic)
* Scranton (18-18-1, 8-10 Landmark)                   
Mike Martinelli, so OF (LaSalle HS) 16 GP, .317 BA        Evan Garner, so IF (Archbishop Wood)
* Univ. of Sciences Philadelphia (3-41, 2-25 CACC)                   
Dennis Murphy, fr C/IF (St. Joseph’s Prep) 34 GP, .202 BA, .363 OBP, 7 SB
Lou Tomasetti, fr OF (Monsignor Bonner) 38 GP, .239 BA, .308 OBP
Greg Nealis, fr RHP (Episcopal Academy) 12 GP, 5 GS, 1-3, 9.00 ERA
Jeff Murtha, fr OF (LaSalle) 41 GP, .186 BA, .272 OBP
Ryan Challender, jr OF (GAMP)                              Michael Croft, fr RHP (Franklin Towne Charter)
 The following teams finished their season, after being eliminated in their conference postseason tournament:  
* Haverford College (17-17-1, 11-7 Centennial)                   
Mike Galetta, so 3B (Haverford School)
* Moravian (21-20, 12-6 Landmark)                   
Richard Schultz, jr RHP (Haverford School) 
* Southern Vermont (12-26, 7-3 NECC – New England Collegiate Conf.)                   
Pat Warrington, fr OF (Monsignor Bonner) 37 GP, .346 BA, 6 HR, 28 RBI, .400 OBP 
* U.S. Merchant Marine Academy (22-13, 10-8 Landmark)                   
Frank Pierson, fr SS (LaSalle HS) 33 GP, .313 BA, .443 OBP, 39 R, 22 SB
* Wesley (24-16-1, 14-10 CAC – Capital Athletic Conf.)                   
Rob Benedict, fr SS (Monsignor Bonner) 26 GP, .203 BA, .306 OBP, 6 SB
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Previous Winners:
Player (April 26) TOM GRANDIERI - Penn jr OF/LHP (Malvern Prep)
Player (April 19) TYLER STAMPONE - William & Mary sr 3B (Germantown Academy)
Player (April 12) SEAN BARKSDALE - Temple sr OF (Cardinal O'Hara)
Player (April 5) PHIL GOSSELIN - Virginia so IF/OF/DH (Malvern Prep)
Player (March 29) CARMEN DEL MASTRO - Temple sr 2B (Roman Catholic)
Player (March 22) NICK DiENNO - Gwynedd-Mercy sr C/DH (Archbishop Ryan)
Player (March 15) MIKE COLEMAN Saint Joseph's so OF (Monsignor Bonner)
Player (March 8) KEVIN WARD - Bloomsburg sr 1B (Monsignor Bonner)
Pitcher (April 26) JARED FARBMAN - Philadelphia U so RHP (Central)
Pitcher (April 19 ) SEAN MURPHY - Keystone jr RHP (North Catholic)
Pitcher (April 12 ) MIKE FRANCISCO - Villanova so LHP (Malvern Prep)
Pitcher (April 5) RYAN BUCH - Monmouth jr RHP (Conwell-Egan)
Pitcher (March 29) BRIAN RORICK - Delaware jr RHP (Archbishop Carroll)
Pitcher (March 22) RYAN CASSIDY - Kutztown jr LHP (Archbishop Wood)
Pitcher (March 15) MIKE FRANCISCO - Villanova so LHP (Malvern Prep)
Pitcher (March 8) NICK DeMALTO - Chestnut Hill College sr LHP (Roman Catholic)
Rookie (April 26) JEFF MURTHA - Univ. of Sciences Philadelphia fr OF (LaSalle HS)
Rookie (April 19) CONOR KERINS - West Chester fr RHP (Monsignor Bonner)
Rookie (April 12) ESTEBAN MELETICHE - Keystone fr SS (Frankford)
Rookie (April 5) PAT WARRINGTON - Southern Vermont fr CF (Monsignor Bonner)
Rookie (March 29) ESTEBAN MELETICHE - Keystone fr SS (Frankford)
Rookie (March 22) FRANK PIERSON - United States Merchant Marine Academy fr SS (LaSalle HS)
Rookie (March 15) SEAN SAVERIO - Widener C/DH (LaSalle HS)
Rookie (March 8) ANDREW SINON - Gwynedd-Mercy RHP (Conwell-Egan)
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Hometown Philly's Player of the Week
for week ending April 26, 2009
TOM GRANDIERI
UNIV. OF PENNSYLVANIA  (MALVERN PREP) 
HT: 6-2     WT: 205      JR OF/LHP
MEDIA, PA 
    The Penn Quakers finished their season with a trio of doubleheaders last week. Junior outfielder Tom Grandieri hit safely in all six games, extending his hitting streak to 9 games. In the six games (two vs Lehigh, four vs Columbia), Tom batted an even .500 (13-26), and scored 13 runs. He scored at least two runs in each game. Of his 13 hits last week, eight went for extra bases (seven doubles, one home run). In the first game of the season-ending doubleheader against Columbia, Tom went 4-4, with three doubles and three runs scored. In the finale, Tom doubled, walked and scored twice as the Quakers posted 13 runs in the bottom of the eighth, as they batted around twice on their way to a 15-9 win. The junior, who also pitched in 12 games, totaled 19 doubles for the season, second highest season total in Penn history. He also led the team with a .357 batting average    

Honorable Mention:
* Billy Goldman, Lehigh so OF (Penn Charter) 6 GP: .706 BA (12-17), 4 R, 4 RBI (5-5 vs Bucknell as Lehigh scored 7 in 9th to win, Apr. 25) 
* Kevin Ward, Bloomsburg sr 1B (Bonner) 4 GP: .458 BA (8-15), HR, 6 RBI, 6 R (Season: .457 BA, 15th in nation, .539 OBP, 16th)   
* Zac Hess, DeSales sr 1B (LaSalle HS) 4 GP: .500 BA (10-20), HR, 5 RBI, 4 R (5-hit game vs Muhlenberg, Apr. 26)   
* Anthony Cardona, Washington & Lee so OF (Chestnut Hill Acad) Old Dominion Ath Conf All-Tournament Team: 5 GP, .381 (8-21), 6 RBI    
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Hometown Philly's Pitcher of the Week
for week ending April 26, 2009
JARED FARBMAN
PHILADELPHIA UNIVERSITY (CENTRAL)
HT: 6-4      WT: 195       SO RHP
PHILADELPHIA, PA 
    As a freshman in 2008, Jared Farbman had a storybook season, going 6-0 with a 2.89 ERA, as he led the Philly U Rams to a regular season conference championship. After starting this season with a win against Georgia College and State (6 IP, 0 H, 0 R, 8 K), Jared encountered adversity for the first time in his collegiate career. However, he was able to rebound and turn in four quality starts in his last five mound assignments. Last week at Nyack College, Farbman won a complete-game six-hitter, with eight strikeouts. It was his fifth CG in 18 career starts for the Rams.     
Honorable Mention:
* Chez Angeloni, Johns Hopkins sr RHP (LaSalle HS) Apr. 25 at Haverford Coll: Win, 7 IP (CG), 4 H, 2 ER, 6 K (Last 4 APP: 4-0, 2.33 ERA)
* Sean Murphy, Keystone jr RHP (North Catholic) Apr. 25 at Phila. Bible: Win, 5 IP, 3 H, 0 ER, 10 K (Season: 1.93 ERA, 22nd in nation) 
* Stephen Vassalotti, Arcadia sr RHP (St. Joseph's Prep) Apr. 25 at Albright: Lost 1-0 decision, 6.1 IP (CG), 3 H, 1 ER, 3
* Chris Albaugh, Delaware Valley jr RHP (Monsignor Bonner) Last week: 2 APP, 2.25 ERA, 4 IP, 1 ER (Season: 2-1, 2.08 ERA)
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Hometown Philly's Rookie of the Week
for week ending April 26, 2009
JEFF MURTHA
UNIV. OF SCIENCES PHILADELPHIA (LaSALLE HS)
5'9" FRESHMAN OUTFIELDER
WORCESTER, PA
    It has been a long and difficult season for the USP Devils, winning just three times in 41 games. Many players could have just packed it in and gone through the motions. However, freshman Jeff Murtha took advantage of getting extended playing time, and is finishing the season on an up note. Last week, in four games, Jeff had 6 hits in 12 at bats (.500 BA), with three runs scored. That may not seem noteworthy, until you consider that in his previous 34 games, he had just five total hits in 54 ABs. With seven freshmen and five sophomores on this year's team, expect an upturn at Pharmacy U. next season.   
Honorable Mention:
* Joe Conaway, Lehigh fr C (Germantown Academy) 5 GP: .500 BA (6-12), HR, RBI, 4 R (Previous 17 GP: 3 H, 28 AB (.108 BA)
* Esteban Meletiche, Keystone fr SS (Frankford) 4 GP: .429 BA (6-14), 5 RBI, 3 R (5th-ranked Giants: 22-game win streak, 34-4 on season) 
* Nick Ferdinand, Bloomsburg fr OF (Arch. Ryan) 4 GP: .267 BA (4-15), HR, 3 RBI, 5 R (Season: 43 GP, .265 BA, 33 R, 3 HR, 16 RBI) 
* Todd Budweg, Gwynedd-Mercy fr C (Lansdale Catholic) 2 GP, HR, 4 RBI, 2 R (Season: 20 GP, .250 BA, 1 HR, 15 RBI, .407 OBP)
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Home Runs Last Week:
* Enrique Meletiche (2), Penn State Abington jr C/3B (Saul) RBI 1B, 2-run HR, 19-1 win at Penn St.-Scranton, Apr. 19
* John Malloy (6), LaSalle jr OF (Conwell-Egan) RBI single & 2-run HR, 6-5 loss at Maryland, Apr. 21
* Tom Elliott (6), Georgetown jr SS (St. Joseph’s Prep) 2-5, solo HR, 9-7 loss vs UMBC, Apr. 21
* Phil Gosselin (5), Virginia so 2B/LF (Malvern) 3-run HR in 5th gives UVA lead for good, 9-3 over Georgetown, Apr. 22 * Jim McConlogue (4), Lehigh so 3B (Haverford School) solo HR helped build 10-0 lead, 11-10 loss vs Penn, Apr. 22, Gm 1 * Joe Conaway (2), Lehigh fr C (Germantown Academy) solo HR helped build 11-1 lead, 11-7 win vs Penn, Apr. 22, Gm 2
* Pete Greskoff (9, 10), Brown so 1B (Malvern Prep) Grand slam & 3-run HR, 17-12 loss at Holy Cross, Apr. 23
* Sean Barksdale (12), Temple sr OF (Cardinal O’Hara) 2-run blast to deep center, 13-9 win vs Xavier, Apr. 24
* Sean Barksdale  (13), grand slam passes John Marzano to 2nd place Owls career RBI (150), 14-9 loss vs Xavier, Apr. 25
* Carlo Petrillo (3), Chestnut Hill Coll so OF (Kennedy-Kenrick) 2-run HR tied game at 6, 13-9 win at Bloomfield, Apr. 24
* Tom Mahoney (1), Widener so SS (Kennedy-Kenrick) solo HR bot 10, 1B in bot 11, 11-10 win vs Messiah, Apr. 24
* Kevin Ward (6), Bloomsburg sr 1B (Bonner) 5-6, HR, 6 RBI, 4 R, 2 2B, 20-0 romp at Indiana (PA), Apr. 25
* Tom Grandieri (5), Penn jr OF (Malvern Prep) HR, double, 2 runs, 13-5 loss at Columbia, Apr. 25
* Erich Enns (4, 5), Middlebury jr OF (Germantown Academy) 2-run HR & grand slam, 8-6 win vs Hamilton, Apr. 25
* Colin McHale (4), Widener sr 1B/DH (Archbishop Carroll) 14th career HR a solo shot in 8-2 loss at Messiah, Apr. 24
* Ryan Terry (4), Monmouth so IF (Conwell-Egan) broke 3-3 tie with 3-run HR, 10-4 win vs Sacred Heart, Apr. 25
* Nick Ferdinand (3), Bloomsburg fr OF (Arch. Ryan) Leadoff HR in 3rd inning, 12-10 win at Indiana (PA), Apr. 25
* Nick DiEnno (3), Gwynedd-Mercy sr C (Arch. Ryan) solo shot (12th career HR), 18-4 win at Baptist Bible, Apr. 25
* Dave Deodato (2), Gwynedd-Mercy so OF (Roman Catholic) solo HR opened scoring, 18-4 win at Baptist Bible, Apr. 25
* Todd Budweg (1), Gwynedd-Mercy fr C (Lansdale Catholic) pinch-hit 2-run blast, 18-4 win at Baptist Bible, Apr. 25
* Edwin Padua (1), East Stroudsburg so IF (Edison) solo HR opened scoring in 17-13 win at Mansfield, Apr. 25
* Zac Hess (5), DeSales sr 1B (LaSalle HS) single, double, HR, 2 RBI, 9-7 win at Muhlenberg, Apr. 26
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It’s All Over
The following teams finished their season this week, and do not qualify for their conference post-season tournament:
 * Arcadia (5-30, 2-13 Commonwealth)                    
Stephen Vassalotti, sr RHP (St. Joseph’s Prep)
Tim Ashenbrenner, fr RHP (Father Judge)
 * Bloomsburg (17-29, 5-19 PSAC)                    
Kevin Ward, sr 1B (Monsignor Bonner) .450 BA, 6 HR, 48 RBI, .534 OBP, 16 2B 
Nick Ferdinand, fr OF (Archbishop Ryan) .265 BA, 3 HR, 16 RBI, .345 OBP
 * Dickinson (11-23, 6-12 Centennial)                    
Matt Catania, sr IF (Cardinal O’Hara) 12 GP, .226 BA, .405 OBP, 7-8 SB
 * Eastern (x-x, 10-14 PSAC)                    
Andre Butler, fr OF (Roman Catholic)
Ramon Reyes, jr C (Frankford) 
Andrew Reynolds, sr IF/RHP (Central)
 * Guilford (19-19-1, 7-11 ODAC)                    
Pete Roma, fr RHP (Germantown Academy)
 * Lehigh (11-36-1, 4-14 Patriot)                    
Joe Conaway, fr C (Germantown Academy) 22 GP, 2 HR, 5 RBI
Billy Goldman, so OF (Penn Charter) 47 GP, .333 BA, 16 RBI, 7 SB
Joe McConlogue, fr 3B (Haverford School) 32 GP, .291 BA, 4 HR, 15 RBI
 * Millersville (24-23, 10-14 PSAC)                    
Mike McMonagle, so RHP (Kennedy-Kenrick)
 * Muhlenberg (15-22-1, 8-10 Centennial)                    
Nick Busillo, fr OF/DH (Malvern Prep) 13 GP, .464 BA (13-28), 9 RBI, .531 OBP
 * Penn (17-24, 5-15 Ivy)                   
Tom Grandieri, jr OF/LHP (Malvern Prep) 19 doubles, second-most in a season by a Penn player
This team won its conference post-season tournament, and has finished its season:
 * Virginia State (22-24, 2-13 Commonwealth)                    
David Gibson, jr LHP (Lincoln) named to CIAA All-Tournament Team
Merv Woodlin, sr OF (Engineering & Science) 2009 VSU Male Student-Athlete of the Year
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Previous Winners:
Player (April 19) TYLER STAMPONE - William & Mary sr 3B (Germantown Academy)
Player (April 12) SEAN BARKSDALE - Temple sr OF (Cardinal O'Hara)
Player (April 5) PHIL GOSSELIN - Virginia so IF/OF/DH (Malvern Prep)
Player (March 29) CARMEN DEL MASTRO - Temple sr 2B (Roman Catholic)
Player (March 22) NICK DiENNO - Gwynedd-Mercy sr C/DH (Archbishop Ryan)
Player (March 15) MIKE COLEMAN Saint Joseph's so OF (Monsignor Bonner)
Player (March 8) KEVIN WARD - Bloomsburg sr 1B (Monsignor Bonner)
Pitcher (April 19 ) SEAN MURPHY - Keystone jr RHP (North Catholic)
Pitcher (April 12 ) MIKE FRANCISCO - Villanova so LHP (Malvern Prep)
Pitcher (April 5) RYAN BUCH - Monmouth jr RHP (Conwell-Egan)
Pitcher (March 29) BRIAN RORICK - Delaware jr RHP (Archbishop Carroll)
Pitcher (March 22) RYAN CASSIDY - Kutztown jr LHP (Archbishop Wood)
Pitcher (March 15) MIKE FRANCISCO - Villanova so LHP (Malvern Prep)
Pitcher (March 8) NICK DeMALTO - Chestnut Hill College sr LHP (Roman Catholic)
Rookie (April 19) CONOR KERINS - West Chester fr RHP (Monsignor Bonner)
Rookie (April 12) ESTEBAN MELETICHE - Keystone fr SS (Frankford)
Rookie (April 5) PAT WARRINGTON - Southern Vermont fr CF (Monsignor Bonner)
Rookie (March 29) ESTEBAN MELETICHE - Keystone fr SS (Frankford)
Rookie (March 22) FRANK PIERSON - United States Merchant Marine Academy fr SS (LaSalle HS)
Rookie (March 15) SEAN SAVERIO - Widener C/DH (LaSalle HS)
Rookie (March 8) ANDREW SINON - Gwynedd-Mercy RHP (Conwell-Egan)
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Hometown Philly's Player of the Week
for week ending April 19, 2009
TYLER STAMPONE
COLLEGE OF WILLIAM AND MARY  (GERMANTOWN ACADEMY)
HT: 6-2     WT: 220      SR 3B
MEADOWBROOK, PA 
    Through April 22, Tyler Stampone has compiled a 12-game hitting streak, including four games played last week. In those four, Tyler batted .529 (9-17), with three multi-hit games, nine runs scored, four stolen bases and five doubles. The 2008 Hometown Philly Player of the Year has a .333 career average (two seasons with the Tribe, one season at Holy Cross). Tyler is hitting a career best .376 so far this season, 14th in the Colonial Athletic Association (CAA). Other CAA ranks: 18 doubles (1st), 6 Sac Fly (T-2nd), 9 HBP (3rd), .489 on-base pct (6th), 26 walks (T-7th). By the way, he is batting .500 (21-42) during the 12-game hit streak.             

Honorable Mention:
* Andrew Reynolds, Eastern sr IF (Central) 6 GP: .500 BA (12-24), 4 R, 6 RBI, 4 BB, 3 2B, .586 OBP (Season: .384 BA)
* Anthony Cardona, Washington & Lee so OF (Chestnut Hill Acad) 7 GP:.458 (11-24),HR,7 RBI,5 R (.386 BA,12th Old Dominion Ath Conf)   
* Rob Fisher, Philadelphia U jr 1B (Archbishop Ryan) 5 GP: .353 BA (6-17), HR, 2 RBI, .421 OBP (Last 8 GP .379 BA, First 22 GP .181)   
* Steve DeBarberie, Alvernia jr OF (Monsignor Bonner) 5 GP: 313 BA (5-16), 1 HR, 10 RBI (Season: .327 BA, .423 OBP)
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Hometown Philly's Pitcher of the Week
for week ending April 19, 2009
SEAN MURPHY
KEYSTONE COLLEGE (NORTH CATHOLIC)
HT: 6-5      WT: 215       JR RHP
PHILADELPHIA, PA 
    What a ride it's been for the Keystone Giants this season ... winners of 19 straight games, a 31-4 record, and a huge jump in the polls from #13 to #5, the highest ranking ever for this D-3 school. Their last loss was on  March 22 at Kean. During the streak, North Catholic's Sean Murphy has gone 5-0 with a 1.45 ERA. Last week he went 2-0, with a 2.25 ERA with wins against Marywood (5 IP, 3 H, 0 R, 0 BB, 8 K) and Gwynedd-Mercy (7 IP-CG, 3 H, 3 ER, 10 K). 
    Here are some of the eye-popping season stats for the High Point (NC) transfer:
    6-0, 2.16 ERA, 2 CG, 45 K in 41.2 IP, .182 Opp BA, 1 HR allowed      
Honorable Mention:
* David Gibson, Virginia State jr LHP (Lincoln) Named to CIAA All-Tourney Team after posting a CG win - VSU won 3rd straight title 
* Chez Angeloni, Johns Hopkins sr RHP (LaSalle HS)  Last week: 2-0, 0.82 ERA (1 ER/11 IP), 0 BB, 10 K (Season: 3-2, Career: 16-6)
* Josh Rickards, Marist sr LHP (Cardinal O'Hara) Apr. 17 at NYIT: Win, 7 IP, 1 BB, 9 K (Season: 4-2, Career: 17-13)
* Ryan Ignas, Penn State fr RHP (Lansdale Catholic) Earned save in 9-7 win at Indiana, Apr. 17 - 2 IP, 0 R, 3 K (T-3rd in Big Ten with 4 saves)
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Hometown Philly's Rookie of the Week
for week ending April 19, 2009
CONNOR KERINS
WEST CHESTER UNIVERSITY (MONSIGNOR BONNER)
HT: 6-0      WT: 190        FR LHP
DREXEL HILL, PA
    The West Chester Golden Rams are another area team that is having an outstanding season. With their winning streak currently at 12 games, and a 35-9 record, WCU has moved up to #7 in the Division-II polls, up from #11 a week ago. Freshman lefty Connor Kerins has stepped right into the starting rotation, and is second on the team in wins. Last Friday vs Bloomsburg, Connor notched his sixth win of the season in seven decisions. He went six innings, yielding one earned run on six hits, with no walks and four strikeouts. For the season Connor has a 3:1 strikeout-to-walk ratio. West Chester is now 18-2 in the Pennsylvania State Athletic Conference (PSAC), good enough for first place in the seven-team East division.  
Honorable Mention:
* Esteban Meletiche, Keystone fr SS (Frankford) 5 GS: .480 BA (12-25), 1 HR, 7 RBI, 4 R (.435 BA-2nd CSAC), 47 R (T-1st), 54 H (2nd)
* Andre Butler, Eastern fr OF (Roman Catholic)  6 GP: .435 BA (10-23), 6 R, 4 RBI, 2 2B (Last 12 GP: .477 BA, First 15 GP: .175) 
* Nick Busillo, Muhlenberg fr DH (Malvern Prep) 4 GP: .500 BA (9-18), 5 RBI, 3 R, 2 2B, 1 3B (Played 5 of team's previous 30 gms: 2-for-5)
* Rick Kazigian, Widener fr RHP (Malvern Prep) 2 APP, 3.2 IP, 0 H, 0 R, 1 BB, 5 K, save vs Elizabethtown (Season: 2.95 ERA, 2 saves)
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Two of a Kind
    They played high school baseball together at Germantown Academy. They left the area to attend Middlebury College in Vermont. They are the top two hitters on the Panthers. Although captain Mark Shimrock is a senior and Erich Enns is a junior, their season stat lines are a little too similar, bordering on the bizarre.
  Shimrock   25 GP, 25 GS, .462 BA, 42 H, 23 R,   9 2B, 1 3B 
  Enns          25 GP, 25 GS, .429 BA, 42 H, 26 R, 10 2B, 2 3B 
    Last week in five games, they each hit .450 (9-20) with 3 walks. Both Enns and Shimrock have had 11-game hitting streaks this season. And, oh by the way, what are their astrological signs? Gemini, of course (Sorry, I made the Gemini stuff up, but it sounded good!)  
The Name Game, Part II
    Last week some unusual player names were presented, here are some rather non-conventional team nicknames:
* Long Beach State: Although 49ers is the official nickname, Dirtbags is the unofficial nickname.
    “It’s a badge of honor. It means you play hard all the time. I’ve always considered myself to be a Dirtbag.”  - Steve Trachsel, 16 MLB seasons
* Whittier College Poets: What's scarier to your opponent than a poet? (Famous alum: Richie "Not a Crook" Nixon) 
* Columbia College Fighting Koalas: Now even a poet sounds scary! If you didn't know it, it's an all women's school 
* South Dakota State Jackrabbits: SDSU ranks last in the 8-team Summit League in stolen bases
* Southern Arkansas Muleriders: SAU ranks 7th in 15-team Gulf South Conference in stolen bases
* Academy of Art University Urban Knights: San Fran school's logo was created by its coach, Leif Ekelund. 
* Alaska Nanooks: Like you would expect anything different?
* Washburn Ichabods: This Kansas university is not to be confused with Ichabod Crane High School in Valatie, NY 
* Webster University Gorloks: A mythical creature with speed, agility and stamina. Key intersection of this Missouri school? ... Gore & Lockwood Avenues  
Hometown Philly ERA Leaders-Starters (thru 4/19):
2.16 - Sean Murphy, Keystone jr RHP (North Catholic) 
4.19 - Andrew Sinon, Gwynedd-Mercy fr RHP (Conwell-Egan) 
4.57 - Ryan Buch, Monmouth jr RHP (Conwell-Egan)
4.68 - Conor Kerins, West Chester fr LHP (Monsignor Bonner)
Hometown Philly Hit by Pitch Leaders (thru 4/12):
13 - Sean Saverio, Widener fr C (LaSalle HS) 
  9 - Tyler Stampone, William & Mary sr 3B (Germantown Academy) 
  8 - Mike Coleman, Saint Joseph's so OF (Monsignor Bonner) 
Home Runs Last Week:
* Merv Woodlin (1), Virginia State sr OF (Engineering & Science) 2-run HR, 11-10 win at Shaw (NC), Apr. 12
    (1st career HR: 190th AB, 80th GP)
* Jim McConlogue (2), Lehigh so 3B (Haverford School) 2-run HR caps a 5-run 1st inning, 9-8 loss vs Lehigh, Apr. 13
    Jim McConlogue (3), opposite field solo shot to right, 6-4 loss vs Army, Apr. 18
* Pat Warrington (5), Southern Vermont fr OF (Bonner) 3-5, HR, 2 RBI, 16-10 loss at Skidmore (NY), Apr. 16
* Anthony Cardona (3), Washington & Lee so OF (Chestnut Hill Academy) solo HR tied game at 9-9 of 14-13 loss at Emory & Henry (VA), Apr. 16
* Tom Elliott (5), Georgetown jr IF (St. Joseph’s Prep) Double, solo HR, 2 runs scored, 9-5 loss at UConn, Apr. 17
* Esteban Meletiche (4), Keystone fr SS (Frankford) 3-run HR, 2 singles, 5 RBI, 13-9 win vs Gwynedd-Mercy, Apr. 17
* Sean Barksdale (10, 11), Temple sr OF (O’Hara) 2 HR, 3 RBI, 8-6 win vs Charlotte, Apr. 18 (11 HR: T-2nd in A-10)
* Dennis Morgan (3), Widener jr 2B/3B (Kennedy-Kenrick) solo HR & RBI single, 8-5 loss vs Elizabethtown, Apr. 18
* Steve DeBarberie (2), Alvernia jr OF (Monsignor Bonner) single, HR, 5 RBI, 11-6 win at Eastern, Apr. 18
* Joe Rosati (1), Villanova sr DH (Episcopal Acad) Game-winning 2-run HR in 8th inning, 11-7 over So. Florida, Apr. 18
* Matt Tiagwad (3), Fairfield jr LF (St. Joseph’s Prep) 2-run HR & RBI single, 8-7 loss at Manhattan, Apr. 19
* Rob Fisher (2), Philadelphia U jr 1B/DH (Arch. Ryan) solo HR Rams’ lone bright spot in 17-1 loss at Caldwell, Apr. 19
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Previous Winners:
Player (April 12) SEAN BARKSDALE - Temple sr OF (Cardinal O'Hara)
Player (April 5) PHIL GOSSELIN - Virginia so IF/OF/DH (Malvern Prep)
Player (March 29) CARMEN DEL MASTRO - Temple sr 2B (Roman Catholic)
Player (March 22) NICK DiENNO - Gwynedd-Mercy sr C/DH (Archbishop Ryan)
Player (March 15) MIKE COLEMAN Saint Joseph's so OF (Monsignor Bonner)
Player (March 8) KEVIN WARD - Bloomsburg sr 1B (Monsignor Bonner)
Pitcher (April 12 ) MIKE FRANCISCO - Villanova so LHP (Malvern Prep)
Pitcher (April 5) RYAN BUCH - Monmouth jr RHP (Conwell-Egan)
Pitcher (March 29) BRIAN RORICK - Delaware jr RHP (Archbishop Carroll)
Pitcher (March 22) RYAN CASSIDY - Kutztown jr LHP (Archbishop Wood)
Pitcher (March 15) MIKE FRANCISCO - Villanova so LHP (Malvern Prep)
Pitcher (March 8) NICK DeMALTO - Chestnut Hill College sr LHP (Roman Catholic)
Rookie (April 12) ESTEBAN MELETICHE - Keystone fr SS (Frankford)
Rookie (April 5) PAT WARRINGTON - Southern Vermont fr CF (Monsignor Bonner)
Rookie (March 29) ESTEBAN MELETICHE - Keystone fr SS (Frankford)
Rookie (March 22) FRANK PIERSON - United States Merchant Marine Academy fr SS (LaSalle HS)
Rookie (March 15) SEAN SAVERIO - Widener C/DH (LaSalle HS)
Rookie (March 8) ANDREW SINON - Gwynedd-Mercy RHP (Conwell-Egan)
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Hometown Philly's Player of the Week
for week ending April 12, 2009
SEAN BARKSDALE
TEMPLE UNIVERSITY (CARDINAL O'HARA)
HT: 6-0     WT: 210      SR RF
GLENOLDEN, PA 
    Sean Barksdale continued his assault on the all-time Temple record book last week, when he hit .400 (8-20) with 4 HR, 8 RBI and 7 runs scored in 4 games. With 138 career RBI, he is just 17 shy of setting the Owls' all-time record. 
  1. Pete Dempsey, 1976-78 .......................154
  2. John Marzano, 1982-84.......................147
  3. Sean Barksdale, 2007-09......................138 

  3. Bobby Higginson, 1989, 91-92 ............138
With his 4 long balls last week, Sean now has 21 career HR at Temple, and next up in 10th place in Owls history is former big leaguer Jeff Manto with 22 HR. This season, Barksdale leads the Atlantic 10 with 87 total bases and 38 runs scored, and is in the top ten in several other offensive categories.         
Honorable Mention:
* Zac Hess, DeSales sr 1B (LaSalle HS) 3 GP: .455 BA (5-11), 2 HR, 7 RBI, 6 R (Season: .329 BA, 4 HR, 29 RBI, .467 OBP)
* Phil Gosselin, #13 Virginia so 2B/LF/DH (Malvern Prep) 5 GP: .421 (8-19), 6 R, 5 SB, 4 RBI (Leads ACC 48 RBI, 2nd ACC w/16 SB)
* Kevin Ward, Bloomsburg sr 1B (Monsignor Bonner) 5 GP:.563 (9-16), 3 RBI, 3 2B, .667 OBP (Season: .441 BA, .525 OBP)  
* Pete Greskoff, Brown so 1B (Malvern Prep) 5 GP: .438 BA (7-16), 2 HR, 7 RBI, 5 R (7 HR in 40 Ivy League at bats) 
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Hometown Philly's Pitcher of the Week
for week ending April 12, 2009
MIKE FRANCISCO
VILLANOVA UNIVERSITY (MALVERN PREP)
HT: 6-4      WT: 204      SOPH LHP
NEWTOWN SQUARE, PA 
    Even though Mike Francisco was the losing pitcher in an 11-inning game vs Seton Hall on April 9, Wildcats head coach Joe Godri didn't hesitate to call on his lefty two days later in the series finale. Mike entered the game with Nova holding a 6-4 lead in the 7th inning, with one out and runners at second and third. A strikeout and a pop up ended the threat. He struck out the side in the 8th, and after Villanova increased the lead to 8-4, Mike pitched a scoreless 9th, ending the game with a strikeout, and earning his third save of the season. His line: 2.2 IP, 1 H, 0 R, 2 BB, 5 K. Mike's Big East ranks: 16 appearances (T-2nd) & 3 saves (T-6th).    
Honorable Mention:
* Sean Middleton, Gwynedd-Mercy sr RHP (Lansdale Catholic) Apr. 8 vs Marywood: Win, 9 IP, 6 H, 2 R, 0 ER, 1 BB, 6 K (3rd career CG)
* Ryan Buch, Monmouth jr RHP (Conwell-Egan) Apr. 10 at FDU: Win, 6 IP, 5 H, 3 ER, 3 BB, 11 K (19 career wins, T-3rd Hawks All-Time)
* Ryan Cassidy, Kutztown jr LHP (Archbishop Wood) Apr. 11 vs Bloomsburg: Win, 6 IP, 6 H, 2 R, 0 ER, 1 BB, 4 K (6 wins leads team) 
* Brian Rorick, Delaware jr RHP (Archbishop Carroll) Apr. 10 at Hofstra: Win, 8 IP, 5 H, 2 R, 2 ER, 4 BB, 4 K (Season: 3-1, 51 IP, 58 K)
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Hometown Philly's Rookie of the Week
for week ending April 12, 2009
ESTEBAN "SHORTIE" MELETICHE
KEYSTONE COLLEGE (FRANKFORD)
HT: 5-11      WT: 175        FR SS
PHILADELPHIA, PA
    Life is good in La Plume, PA for the Keystone Giants. They have a 26-4 record, are currently riding a 14-game winning streak, and are ranked 13th in the nation in Division III. Keystone is getting huge contributions from leadoff batter Esteban Meletiche. The flashy freshman hit .588 (10-17) in 3 games last week with 6 runs, 4 RBI and 3 steals. He leads the Colonial States Athletic Conference (CSAC) with 45 runs scored, and is second with 44 hits. Since starting the season 1-16, Meletiche has hit safely in 20 of the last 22 games (.489 BA), with 41 runs. He has scored a run in 13 straight games dating back to March 22.
Honorable Mention:
 
* Nick Ferdinand, Bloomsburg OF (Ryan) 6 GP: .400 BA (8-20), 6 R, 2 2B (hit safely in all 6 games last week)
* Ryan Ignas, Penn State RHP (Lansdale Catholic) Earned save in 11-9 win vs Purdue, Apr. 11 (T-3rd in Big Ten with 3 saves)
* Rick Kazigian, Widener RHP (Malvern Prep) pitched scoreless 9th inning vs The College of NJ, 10-8 win, Apr. 7 (1st collegiate save) 
* Colin Kish, #4 Florida Southern LF (Germantown Acad) 4 GP: .308 (4-13), 2 RBI (Moccasins slip to 4th after 3 weeks atop D-2 poll) 
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The Name Game
    While going through college rosters, many interesting names popped up. Here are some of the highlights:
* Turtle Thomas, Florida International Head Coach (Extremely shy coach now starting to come out of his shell)
* Chad Claus, UNLV so C (Son of Mark & Lori, not Santa & Mrs.)
* Mike Schmitt, West Alabama sr RHP (Full name: Michael John Schmitt) 
* Jimmy Six, Christopher Newport (VA) so OF (Uniform number: 5) 
* Chase Porch, North Alabama jr IF (Terrific baseball name) 
* Nixon Feliz, Drew sr IF (Sequel to Nixon/Frost) 
* Adam Achilles, Centenary College (NJ) jr C (A real heel - that's bad, sorry!) 
As a reminder, here were the best names from 2008:
* Brooks Robinson, Georgia College and State 3B
* Chuck Boring, Pitt-Johnstown RHP
* George Washington, University of Alabama-Huntsville OF 
Hometown Philly ERA Leaders-Relievers (thru 4/12):
0.00 - Rob Fisher, Philadelphia jr RHP (Archbishop Ryan) - 10 IP, 0 R 
1.08 - Steve Stout, Burlington CC fr LHP (Father Judge) 
1.18 - Chris Albaugh, Delaware Valley jr LHP (Monsignor Bonner)
3.32 - Travis Hughes, DeSales so RHP (Conwell-Egan)
Hometown Philly Doubles Leaders (thru 4/12):
14 - Phil Gosselin, Virginia so IF/DH (Malvern Prep) 
14 - Kevin Ward, Bloomsburg sr 1B (Monsignor Bonner)
13 - John Malloy, LaSalle jr OF (Conwell-Egan) 
12 - Tyler Stampone, William & Mary sr IF (Germantown Academy) 
Home Runs Last Week:
* Zac Hess (3, 4), DeSales sr 1B (LaSalle HS) 2 HR, 6 RBI in 22-5 pasting of Eastern, Apr. 7
* Sean Barksdale (6), Temple sr RF (Cardinal O’Hara) 4-5, HR, 3 RBI, 10-8 loss at LaSalle, Apr. 7
    Sean Barksdale (7), 2-run HR, 10-8 loss at Rider (10 inn.), Apr. 8
    Sean Barksdale (8, 9), 2 solo HRs, 11-6 loss at St. Joe's, Apr. 10 (138 career RBI, T-3rd Owls-Bobby Higginson)
* Brian Meagher (2), LaSalle jr SS (Monsignor Bonner) solo HR & sac fly, 10-0 win vs Coppin State, Apr. 8 
* Nick DiEnno (1, 2), Gwynedd-Mercy sr C (Arch. Ryan) pair of 2-run HRs, 23-7 loss at Delaware Valley Coll., Apr. 9
* Ryan Terry (3), Monmouth so IF (Conwell-Egan) 2-run HR in 26-10 loss at FDU, Apr. 9
* Colin McHale (3), Widener sr 1B/DH (Archbishop Carroll) 2-run HR, 19-3 rout of Arcadia, Apr. 9
* Tyler Stampone (2), William & Mary sr IF (Germantown Academy) solo HR in 9th extends hit streak to 6 games, 8-3 loss at UNC-Wilmington, Apr. 11
* Pete Greskoff (7, 8), Brown so 1B (Malvern Prep) 2 HRs, triple, 4 RBI in comeback win, 12-9 at Dartmouth, Apr. 12  
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Previous Winners:
Player (April 5) PHIL GOSSELIN - Virginia so IF/OF/DH (Malvern Prep)
Player (March 29) CARMEN DEL MASTRO - Temple sr 2B (Roman Catholic)
Player (March 22) NICK DiENNO - Gwynedd-Mercy sr C/DH (Archbishop Ryan)
Player (March 15) MIKE COLEMAN Saint Joseph's so OF (Monsignor Bonner)
Player (March 8) KEVIN WARD - Bloomsburg sr 1B (Monsignor Bonner)
Pitcher (April 5) RYAN BUCH - Monmouth jr RHP (Conwell-Egan)
Pitcher (March 29) BRIAN RORICK - Delaware jr RHP (Archbishop Carroll)
Pitcher (March 22) RYAN CASSIDY - Kutztown jr LHP (Archbishop Wood)
Pitcher (March 15) MIKE FRANCISCO - Villanova so LHP (Malvern Prep)
Pitcher (March 8) NICK DeMALTO - Chestnut Hill College sr LHP (Roman Catholic)
Rookie (April 5) PAT WARRINGTON - Southern Vermont fr CF (Monsignor Bonner)
Rookie (March 29) ESTEBAN MELETICHE - Keystone fr SS (Frankford)
Rookie (March 22) FRANK PIERSON - United States Merchant Marine Academy fr SS (LaSalle HS)
Rookie (March 15) SEAN SAVERIO - Widener C/DH (LaSalle HS)
Rookie (March 8) ANDREW SINON - Gwynedd-Mercy RHP (Conwell-Egan)
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Hometown Philly's Player of the Week
for week ending April 5, 2009
PHIL GOSSELIN
UNIV. OF VIRGINIA (MALVERN PREP)
HT: 6-1     WT: 185      SO 2B/DH
WEST CHESTER, PA 
    Although Phil Gosselin started the season 0-for-16, his Virginia Cavaliers were winning, and he continued to work hard. His patience paid off, as he has been on an extended tear since then, and the Cavs are ranked 11th nationally in the latest Division I polls. In 5 games last week, Phil hit .421 (8-19), with 9 RBI, 5 R, 3 BB, 3 2B, 3 SF. Phil has batted either 2nd or 3rd for UVA all season, and has been a major run producer with 46 RBI, which leads the powerful ACC, and is 7th in the nation. Other ACC ranks: 13 SB (3rd), 14 doubles (T-4th), .375 BA (15th). Everybody loves the sac fly, the ability to not strand a runner at third. Virginia leads the NCAA with 30 sacrifice flies as a team, and Phil leads the nation with 7 SF.   

Phil's first 4 games: 0-16, 0 RBI - since (29 GP), .421 BA, 46 RBI     
Honorable Mention:
* Pete Greskoff, Brown so 1B (Malvern Prep) 7 GP: .368 BA (7-19), 3 HR, 8 RBI (4th in Ivy with 6 HR) 
* Carlo Petrillo, Chestnut Hill Coll. so OF (Kennedy-Kenrick) 3 GP: .500 (6-12), 3 R, 2 RBI, 2 2B (15-17 SB, leads team)
* Albert DiDomenico, Gwynedd-Mercy jr RF (Neumann-Goretti) 3 GP:.444 (4-9), 6 R, 4 SB (season: .403 BA, .523 OBP)   
* Lenny Del Grippo, Temple sr 1B (Kennedy-Kenrick) 4 GP, .500 (7-14), 1 HR, 6 RBI, 3 2B (Previous 12 GP: .229, 0 HR, 4 RBI)  
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Hometown Philly's Pitcher of the Week
for week ending April 5, 2009
RYAN BUCH
MONMOUTH UNIV. (CONWELL-EGAN)
HT: 6-3     WT: 195      JR RHP
YARDLEY, PA 
    Last Saturday, Ryan Buch hurled a 7-inning complete game in an 8-1 win against Long Island U. He allowed just 4 hits, with 0 earned runs, 3 walks and 9 strikeouts. The two-time All-Northeast Conference selection improved his season record to 3-2, and his career record to 18-5. Prior to the season, Ryan was named to the Brooks Wallace Player of the Year Watch List. The award is presented annually to the nation’s top collegiate baseball player. Ryan has a chance to be the Hawks' all-time leader in wins and strikeouts. The junior currently ranks 4th with 18 wins (school record: 29), and 5th with 179 strikeouts (record: 277).
Honorable Mention:
* Jared Farbman, Philadelphia U so RHP (Central) Sat. vs Caldwell College: Win, 8 IP, 2 H, 1 R, 2 BB, career high 13 K 
* Sean Murphy, Keystone jr RHP (North Catholic) Sat. vs Centenary College: Win, 7 IP, 6 H, 1 R, 1 BB, 10 K (Keystone #13 in D-3) 
* Travis Hughes, DeSales so RHP (Conwell-Egan) 3 APP, 1-0, 4 IP, 1 H, 0 R, 2 K (First 13 APP: 2-0, 1.86 ERA, 19.1 IP, 12 H, 24 K)
* Chez Angeloni, Johns Hopkins sr RHP (LaSalle) Sun. vs Ursinus: Win, 9 IP, 4 ER, 6 K (2008 Most Outstanding Player, D-3 World Series)
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Hometown Philly's Rookie of the Week
for week ending April 5, 2009
PAT WARRINGTON
SOUTHERN VERMONT COLLEGE (MONSIGNOR BONNER)
HT: 5-10      WT: 180        FR CF
FOLCROFT, PA 
    It is over a five hour drive to Bennington, Vermont, but being so far from home has not seemed to bother Bonner grad Pat Warrington in his freshman season. Batting sixth and playing a solid center field for Southern Vermont College, he hit safely in all five games last week for a .588 average (10-17), with 2 HR, 6 RBI, 5 runs. For his efforts, Pat was named the New England Collegiate Conference Player of the Week. He is currently on a 13-game hitting streak, batting .490 during that span with 4 HR and 16 RBI.   
Honorable Mention:
* Ryan Ignas, Penn State RHP (Lansdale Catholic) 2 APP, 4.2 IP, 1 H, 0 R, 4 K (Winner in 10-inning, 6-4 victory at Michigan last Sat: 1.2 IP)
* Frank Pierson, U.S. Merchant Marine Academy SS (LaSalle HS) 4 GP: .400 BA (4-10), 5 RBI, 4 R, .600 OBP (.346 BA last 9 GP)
* Colin Kish, Florida Southern LF (Germantown Acad) 3 GP: .417 (5-12), 3 RBI (Moccasins 12-game win streak snapped, remain #1 in D-2) 
* Salvatore Spera, Widener RHP (Kennedy-Kenrick) Mar. 30 at Swarthmore: Win, 5 IP (relief), 4 H, 1 R, 1 BB, 6 K (1st collegiate "W")
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Rare Naval Piercing
    Lehigh’s Billy Goldman (Penn Charter) did his job laying down a fifth inning sacrifice bunt vs Navy this past Saturday. His 8th career sac bunt led to Lehigh’s only run in a 3-1 loss to the Midshipmen. Unfortunately for Billy and the Mountain Hawks, they were no hit by Navy’s Sam Long (Newman, GA) that day, only the 8th no-hitter in Navy's 114-year history.
Hometown Philly Stolen Base Leaders:
15 - Carlo Petrillo, Chestnut Hill College so OF (Kennedy-Kenrick) 
13 - Phil Gosselin, Virginia so IF/DH (Malvern Prep) 
13 - Carmen Del Mastro, Temple sr 2B (Roman Catholic)
10 - Sean Barksdale, Temple sr OF (Cardinal O’Hara)
10 - Sean Saverio, Widener fr C (LaSalle HS)  
Hometown Philly On Base Pct Leaders:
.524 - Kevin Ward, Bloomsburg sr 1B (Monsignor Bonner)
.523 - Albert DiDomenico, Gwynedd-Mercy jr OF (Neumann-Goretti)
.516 - Mark Shimrock, Middlebury (VT) sr 1B (Germantown Acad) 
.511 - Nick DiEnno, Gwynedd-Mercy sr C/DH (Archbishop Ryan) 
Home Runs Last Week:
* Dennis Morgan (2), Widener jr IF (Kennedy-Kenrick) single, double, HR, 2 RBI, 14-10 win at Swarthmore, Mar. 30
* Colin McHale (2), Widener sr 1B/DH (Archbishop Carroll) solo HR, 3 hits, 5 RBI, 14-10 win at Swarthmore, Mar. 30
* Tom Grandieri (4), Penn jr RF (Malvern) 2-run HR & double in 8-run 6th, 15-11 loss vs Harvard, Mar. 30 (11 inn)
* Zac Hess (2), DeSales sr 1B (LaSalle HS) 3-run walk-off HR in win 10-9 win vs Montclair State, Mar. 31
* Matt Tiagwad (1), Fairfield jr LF (St. Joseph’s Prep) pair of RBI singles & 2-run HR, 8-6 win at Quinnipiac, Mar. 31  
    Matt Tiagwad (2), solo HR, 6-1 loss vs Niagara, Apr. 5 (2nd HR in 4 games since moving to cleanup)
* Jim McConlogue (1), Lehigh so 3B (Haverford School) 2-run HR in 7-4 win vs LaSalle, Liberty Bell Classic quarterfinal, Mar. 31 
* Sean Barksdale (5), Temple sr RF (Cardinal O’Hara) HR, 129th career RBI (T-7th Owls all-time) in 14-10 loss vs Villanova, Liberty Bell Classic quarterfinal, Mar. 31
* Lenny Del Grippo (1), Temple sr 1B (Kennedy-Kenrick) 2-run double & solo HR in 14-10 loss vs Villanova, Liberty Bell Classic quarterfinal, Mar. 31
* Ryan Terry (2), Monmouth so SS (Conwell-Egan) 3-run HR bottom 1st of 12-3 win vs Princeton, Mar. 31
* Pat Warrington (3), Southern Vermont fr CF (Bonner) solo HR in 11-1 rout of Norwich, Mar. 31 (3 HR last 5 games)
    Pat Warrington (4), 2-run single & solo HR in 6-3 win at Mitchell (CT), Apr. 5
* Pete Greskoff (4, 5), Brown so 1B/DH (Malvern Prep) 2-run HR & 3-run HR in 18-11 win vs Penn, Apr. 4
    Pete Greskoff (6), 2-run HR in 12-11 win vs Columbia, Apr. 5 (5th HR in 8 Ivy games)
* John Malloy (5), LaSalle jr OF (Conwell-Egan) solo HR, 18-12 loss vs Xavier, Apr. 4 (career high 6 HR in '08)
* Kevin Ward (5), Bloomsburg sr 1B (Monsignor Bonner) 2-run HR, 6-3 loss vs Mansfield, Apr. 5
* Phil Gosselin (4), Virginia so 2B/DH (Malvern Prep) single, double, HR, 5 RBI, 17-2 win vs Maryland, Apr. 5
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Previous Winners:
Player (March 29) CARMEN DEL MASTRO - Temple sr 2B (Roman Catholic)
Player (March 22) NICK DiENNO - Gwynedd-Mercy sr C/DH (Archbishop Ryan)
Player (March 15) MIKE COLEMAN Saint Joseph's so OF (Monsignor Bonner)
Player (March 8) KEVIN WARD - Bloomsburg sr 1B (Monsignor Bonner)
Pitcher (March 29) BRIAN RORICK - Delaware jr RHP (Archbishop Carroll)
Pitcher (March 22) RYAN CASSIDY - Kutztown jr LHP (Archbishop Wood)
Pitcher (March 15) MIKE FRANCISCO - Villanova so LHP (Malvern Prep)
Pitcher (March 8) NICK DeMALTO - Chestnut Hill College sr LHP (Roman Catholic)
Rookie (March 29) ESTEBAN MELETICHE - Keystone fr SS (Frankford)
Rookie (March 22) FRANK PIERSON - United States Merchant Marine Academy fr SS (LaSalle HS)
Rookie (March 15) SEAN SAVERIO - Widener C/DH (LaSalle HS)
Rookie (March 8) ANDREW SINON - Gwynedd-Mercy RHP (Conwell-Egan)
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Hometown Philly News & Notes for week ending March 29, 2009
    Far and away the top two sports stories in the Hometown Philly area last week were the Villanova Wildcats advancing to the Final Four in a thriller against Pitt, and the Moccasins rising to the top of the college baseball coaches poll in Division II. Who? Of course everybody knows all about the Florida Southern Moccasins, and their 9-game win streak, and their 28-5 record, and their number one ranking. But anyone unfamiliar with the Wildcats can visit billypackerlovesphillyteams.com. So how does Florida Southern baseball impact your life? Well, it really doesn't, but one of our own is playing a pivotal role in the success of the Lakeland, Florida institution. Germantown Academy's Colin Kish is the starting left fielder, and has had a solid freshman season batting .304 in 18 games. Since returning to the lineup after an early season injury, Colin has hit .333 over his last 13 games, all starts. Florida Southern is 28-5 ... not bad, considering they started the season at 1-3!     

Hometown Philly's Player of the Week
for week ending March 29, 2009
CARMEN DEL MASTRO
TEMPLE UNIVERSITY (ROMAN CATHOLIC)
HT: 5-11     WT: 165      SR 2B
PHILADELPHIA, PA 
    After leading Temple to a 3-game sweep of La Salle, Carmen Del Mastro was named the Hometown Philly Player of the Week. He batted .650 in the five games last week with 8 runs scored. Carmen was also named the Atlantic 10 Player of the Week and the Big 5 Player of the Week. But even though he was cited for last week, he has been a model of consistency for the Owls all season, as the stats below might indicate.
Last week: 5 GP, .650 BA (13-20),  8 R,   4 RBI,   4 SB, .708 OBP,   5 multi-hit games
2 wks ago: 4 GP, .611 BA (11-18), 10 R,   3 RBI,   3 SB, .652 OBP,   4 multi-hit games 
Season:    22 GP, .444 BA (40-90), 28 R, 17 RBI, 12 SB, .509 OBP, 12 multi-hit games
If you haven't had enough Carmen, go to collegebaseballinsider.com where he was recently featured.    
Honorable Mention:
* Ryan Terry, Monmouth so IF (Conwell-Egan) 5 GP: .429 BA (9-21), HR, 6 RBI, 6 R (6-game hit streak, reached base safely in 14 of 16 gms) 
* Sean Barksdale, Temple sr RF (Cardinal O'Hara) 5 GP: .444 BA (8-18), 9 RBI, 5 R, 3 SB, .522 OBP (128 career RBI, T-8th Owls all-time)
* John Malloy, LaSalle jr CF (Conwell-Egan) 4 GP:.478 BA (11-23), 3 R, 4 RBI, 3 2B (7-game hit streak, reached base safely in 19 of 22 gms) 
* Mark Shimrock, Middlebury (VT) sr 1B (Germantown Acad) 6 GP, .458 (11-24), 6 R, 3 RBI, 4 2B (94 career RBI, 3rd All-Time Middlebury) 
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Hometown Philly's Pitcher of the Week
for week ending March 29, 2009
BRIAN RORICK
UNIV. OF DELAWARE (ARCHBISHOP CARROLL)
HT: 6-1     WT: 205      JR RHP
TROOPER, PA 
    Entering his junior season, Brian Rorick was being counted upon by the coaching staff to help anchor the conference rotation. Now he is well on his way to becoming the Blue Hens ace. In his most recent outing, a Colonial Athletic Association contest against Old Dominion, Brian notched the win by allowing one earned run over eight innings. He allowed five hits, walked two and collected nine strikeouts in the 9-2 victory. Brian, the Blue Hens opening day starter, leads the CAA with 47 strikeouts in 38.2 IP (10.9 K/9 IP). Although Rorick has won just two of his six starts, he has pitched well enough to keep UD in the game, and the Fightin' Blue Hens responded by winning all six of those outings. A transfer from Coastal Carolina, Brian also leads the CAA with 3 pick-offs (led all CAA righties with 6 pick-offs in 2008).
Honorable Mention:
* Sean Murphy, Keystone jr RHP (North Catholic) 2 GS, 2-0, 0.75 ERA, 12 IP, 9 H, 1 ER, 3 BB, 9 K (Wins vs Susquehanna & Stevenson)
* Edwin DeLeon, Penn State Abington sr RHP (Olney) Mar. 27 vs Keuka (NY): Complete-game win 7 IP, 5 H, 0 ER, 3 BB, 1 K
* Travis Hughes, DeSales so RHP (Conwell-Egan) 2 APP, 2.1 IP, 1 H, 0 ER, 0 BB, 2 K (Season: 2-0, 2.20 ERA, .200 Opp BA, 16 IP, 22 K)
* Ryan Buch, Monmouth jr RHP (Conwell-Egan) Mar. 29 vs NJIT: 5 IP (relief), 4 H, 1 ER, 8 K, Win (T-5th Hawks All-Time: 170 K & 17 wins)
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Hometown Philly's Rookie of the Week
for week ending March 29, 2009
ESTEBAN MELETICHE
KEYSTONE COLLEGE (FRANKFORD)
HT: 5-11      WT: 175        FR SS
PHILADELPHIA, PA 
    The two-time Public League Player of the Year is finally getting comfortable with his new surroundings at Keystone College. Esteban "Shortie" Meletiche started the season moving around in the batting order, switching positions defensively, and not starting in every game. In his first six games he had just one hit in 16 at-bats. Since that time, Shortie has batted .473, hitting safely in 14 of his last 15 games, including a current 9-game streak. He is back to familiar territory - everyday starter at shortstop and leadoff hitter. His Keystone Giants have enjoyed similar success, winning their last six games, and nine of their last ten to enter April with a gaudy 18-4 record. In six games last week, Meletiche hit .545 (12-22) with 13 runs scored. (First 6 games: 4 runs scored, last 15 games: 29 runs scored)  
Honorable Mention:
* Pat Warrington, Southern Vermont CF (Bonner) 4 GP, .615 BA (8-13), 3-run HR, Grand Slam, 10 RBI, extends hit streak to 8 games  
* Ryan Ignas, Penn State RHP (Lansdale Catholic) Earned first collegiate saves vs Temple and #16 Ohio State
* Greg Nealis, U. of Sciences RHP (Episcopal Acad) Winning Pitcher in Central Atlantic Collegiate Conf. opener vs Wilmington U (8 IP, 2 ER)
* Connor Kerins, West Chester LHP (Bonner) Improves season record to 4-1 with win vs Mansfield (6 IP, 3 H, 1 ER, 1 BB, 3 K)
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What Can Brown Do For You?
    It was quite a week for Brown U soph Pete Greskoff (Malvern Prep). The 1B/DH homered in three consecutive series: a pinch hit HR at Southern Cal, and Ivy League blasts vs Cornell and Princeton. Pete also batted cleanup on March 24 as Brown shocked #17 Pepperdine, 20-8, in Malibu, CA. He went 1-3, with a run, walk and 2 RBI in the upset.
Hometown Philly History Takes Place in ... New York?
    The Georgetown-St. John's contest at Citi Field on Sunday was a dress rehearsal for this week's Mets-Red Sox exhibition. The opening game at the new stadium drew the 7th largest crowd to ever watch an NCAA baseball game (22,397). And no matter how long this stadium exists, the very first hit ever will belong to the Hoyas' starting shortstop, Tom Elliott. He grounded a single up the middle in the top of the first to get his name into the record books. The St. Joseph's Prep grad also was instrumental in turning two key double plays that sealed the Hoyas win. Tom had a big week batting .429 (9-21) in 5 games with 2 doubles, a triple, a home run, 5 runs and 3 RBI. For the season, he is hitting .299 with 4 HR and a perfect 5-for-5 on stolen base attempts.
Hometown Philly Home Run Leaders:
4 - Tom Elliott, Georgetown jr SS (St. Joseph's Prep) 
4 - Sean Barksdale, Temple sr RF (Cardinal O’Hara)
4 - Tom Grandieri, Penn jr RF (Malvern Prep)
4 - John Malloy, LaSalle jr CF (Conwell-Egan)
4 - Kevin Ward, Bloomsburg sr 1B (Monsignor Bonner)   
Home Runs Last Week:
* Erich Enns (1), Middlebury jr OF (Germantown Academy) solo HR, 11-6 loss vs Pomona Pitzer, Mar. 21
    Erich Enns (2) 5-5, double, HR, 4 RBI in 15-14 win vs Colby, Mar. 22, game 1 
    Erich Enns (3) 3-4, double, HR, 4 RBI in 16-11 win vs Colby, Mar. 22, game 2
* Carlo Petrillo (1, 2), Chestnut Hill Coll. so OF (Kennedy-Kenrick) solo HR, game-tying 2-run HR, 8-7 win vs Penn State Berks, Mar. 23
* Enrique Meletiche (1), Penn State Abington jr C (Saul) 3-6, HR, 3 R, 5 RBI, 2 SB, 18-10 win vs Baptist Bible, Mar. 24
* Pat Warrington (1), Southern Vermont fr OF (Bonner) Grand slam in 13-9 loss, Mass. College of Liberal Arts, Mar. 24
    Pat Warrington (2), 3-run HR, RBI single, 12-6 win at Newbury College (MA), Mar. 28
* Rob Fisher (1), Philadelphia U jr 1B/DH (Arch. Ryan) 2-run HR tied game 3-3 in 8-4 loss vs Chestnut Hill Coll, Mar. 25
* Pete Greskoff (1), Brown so 1B/DH (Malvern Prep) pinch-hit solo HR at USC, 7-4 loss, Mar. 25 
    Pete Greskoff (2), 3-run HR gives Brown 5-0 lead in 5th en route to 10-2 win at Cornell, Mar. 28
* Kevin Ward (4), Bloomsburg sr 1B (Monsignor Bonner) 1B, 2B, 3-run HR, 13-8 loss at Bucknell, Mar. 25
* Tyler Stampone (1), WM & Mary sr IF (Germantown Acad) GW solo HR bottom 11th, 10-9 over Norfolk St., Mar. 25
* Phil Gosselin (3), Virginia so (Malvern) 3-4, 2 2B, solo HR tied game in 6th, but #8 Cavs lost at #5 UNC, 4-3, Mar. 27
* Brian Meagher (1), LaSalle jr SS (Bonner) 3-run HR top 9th in 11-9 loss at Temple’s Skip Wilson Field, Mar. 27
* Dennis Morgan (1), Widener jr IF/RHP (Kennedy-Kenrick) 2-run HR in 10-inning 5-4 loss at Albright, Mar. 27
    (1st collegiate HR in 176th career at bat, 67th game)
* Tom Elliott (4), Georgetown jr SS (St. Joseph’s Prep) 3-4, 2-run HR, 3B, 10-2 win vs St. John’s at Shirley Povich Field, Bethesda, MD, Mar. 28
* Esteban Meletiche (3), Keystone fr SS (Frankford) Twinbill sweep vs Neumann: 4-7, HR, 3B, 4 R, 3 RBI, Mar. 28
* Sean Saverio (2), Widener fr C (LaSalle HS) solo HR tied game 1-1 in bottom 7th of 2-1 win vs Albright, Mar. 28
* Ryan Terry (1), Monmouth so IF (Conwell-Egan) 2-run HR in 9-0 win at NJIT, Mar. 28
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Previous Winners:
Player (March 22) NICK DiENNO - Gwynedd-Mercy sr C/DH (Archbishop Ryan)
Player (March 15) MIKE COLEMAN Saint Joseph's so OF (Monsignor Bonner)
Player (March 8) KEVIN WARD - Bloomsburg sr 1B (Monsignor Bonner)
Pitcher (March 22) RYAN CASSIDY - Kutztown jr LHP (Archbishop Wood)
Pitcher (March 15) MIKE FRANCISCO - Villanova so LHP (Malvern Prep)
Pitcher (March 8) NICK DeMALTO - Chestnut Hill College sr LHP (Roman Catholic)
Rookie (March 22) FRANK PIERSON - United States Merchant Marine Academy fr SS (LaSalle HS)
Rookie (March 15) SEAN SAVERIO - Widener C/DH (LaSalle HS)
Rookie (March 8) ANDREW SINON - Gwynedd-Mercy RHP (Conwell-Egan)
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Hometown Philly's Player of the Week
for week ending March 22, 2009
NICK DiENNO
GWYNEDD-MERCY (ARCHBISHOP RYAN)
HT: 6-0     WT: 190      SR C/DH
PHILADELPHIA, PA 
    Last week, the Griffins rolled in a 3-game series against overmatched Philadelphia Biblical University, outscoring the Crimson Eagles, 63-5, and also defeated Haverford College, 19-12. Obviously, the Gwynedd-Mercy offensive stats are a little skewed, but Nick DiEnno has been putting up big numbers his entire career. In four games last week, Nick hit .750 (9/12), with 11 RBI and six runs scored. He had a career-best 6 RBI in the March 18 win vs Haverford. Nick is batting .492 this season with 24 RBI in 17 games. He hit a career best .328 a season ago.    

Honorable Mention:
* Carmen Del Mastro, Temple sr 2B (Roman) 5 GP: .524 BA (11/21), 10 R, 4 RBI, .560 OB%, 3 SB, 3 2B, 3B (Season: hit in 16 of 18 gms) 
* Phil Gosselin, Virginia so IF/OF/DH (Malvern) 6 GP: .350 BA (7/20), 7 RBI, 3 SB - UVA is 20-2 and ranked 8th in nation
* Anthony Cardona, Washington & Lee (VA) so OF (Chestnut Hill) 4 GP: .636 BA (7/11), HR, 5 RBI, 3 2B, 3 R (Season: .344 BA)
* Andrew Reynolds, Eastern sr 2B (Central) 5 GP, .333 (7/21), HR, 2 RBI, 6 R (Season: .328 BA, .364 OB%)
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Hometown Philly's Pitcher of the Week
for week ending March 22, 2009
RYAN CASSIDY
KUTZTOWN (ARCHBISHOP WOOD)
HT: 6-4     WT: 210      JR LHP
LANGHORNE, PA 
      The Kutztown Golden Bears are hot! They have won ten straight games to improve their season record to 22-5, with an unblemished 8-0 conference mark. In the most recent Division II polls, Kutztown moved upped two spots to rank 16th nationally. Four KU pitchers already have at least four wins. One of them is Ryan Cassidy, who turned in a gem on March 21 vs Mansfield. In the 6-1 win, Ryan went six innings, walked two and struck out seven. He allowed just one hit, a 4th inning single. For the season he has a 4-2 record, including two W's during the win streak. Ryan owns a career 8-4 record with 68 punchouts in 78 innings. 
Honorable Mention:
* Travis Hughes, DeSales so RHP (Conwell-Egan) 2 APP, 0.00 ERA, 3.2 IP, 0 H, 2 BB, 3 K (Season: 1-0, 2.45 ERA, .204 Opp BA)
* Sean Middleton, Gwynedd-Mercy sr RHP (Lansdale Catholic) Mar. 20 at Phila. Bible: 5 IP, 2 H, 0 R, 0 BB, 8 K (Win)
* Kevin Culbert, Widener so RHP (Cardinal O'Hara) Mar. 21 vs Marywood: 3 IP (relief), 1 ER, 0 BB, 1 K (Win)
* Chris Albaugh, Delaware Valley jr LHP (Bonner) 2 APP, 1.93 ERA, 1-0, 4.2 IP, 3 H, 1 ER (Winning pitcher vs Carleton (MN), Mar. 21)
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Hometown Philly's Rookie of the Week
for week ending March 22, 2009
FRANK PIERSON
U.S. MERCHANT MARINE ACADEMY (La SALLE HS)
HT: 5-11      WT: 170        FR SS
LANSDALE, PA 
    Frank Pierson has been the every day starting shortstop for the United States Merchant Marine Academy this season. Relied upon for his defense, it was his offense that got the attention of the Mariners' coaching staff. After hitting .333 (8/24) in 8 games out of the 9-spot, Frank moved up to second in the order, eventually finding his way to the leadoff spot. Playing not far from home in Bethlehem, PA for a three-game set against Moravian, Frank batted .400 (4/10), and stuffed the stats sheet with 4 runs, 4 RBI, 2 walks, 2 steals, 2 doubles and a hit by pitch. USMMA competes in Division III out of the Skyline Conference. The school is located in Kings Point, Long Island, NY and has a 12:1 student-to-faculty ratio. 
Honorable Mention:
* Esteban Meletiche, Keystone IF (Frankford) 3 GP, .538 BA (7/13), 8 R, 2 RBI, 2 SB (first 6 GP: .063 BA, last 10 GP: .432)
* Nick Ferdinand, Bloomsburg OF (Ryan) 4 GP: .471 BA (6/14), HR, 3 RBI, 2 R, 3B (started 22 of 23 games this season)
* Colin Kish, Florida Southern OF (Germantown Acad) 4 GP: .353 BA (6/17), HR, 3 RBI (starting LF for top-ranked team in D-2)
* Ryan Ignas, Penn State RHP (Lansdale Catholic) Earned the win with two innings of no-hit, no-run relief (2 K's) vs NY Tech, Mar. 20
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New to the Fold:
    The Hometown Philly Awards are glad to welcome Lansdale Catholic to the fraternity of teams. The newest member of the Philadelphia Catholic League, the Crusaders have 7 of the 165 Hometown Philly student-athletes for the 2009 baseball season: Todd Budweg (Gwynedd-Mercy fr C), Joe DiMezza (Philadelphia Univ. jr IF), Ryan Donahue (Elizabethtown so OF), Ryan Ignas (Penn State fr RHP), Sean Middleton (Gwynedd-Mercy sr RHP), Dylan Saldutti (Delaware Valley jr IF) & Ed Windhaus (Gwynedd-Mercy sr RHP). Lansdale Catholic High, Hometown Philly salutes you!
Recent Home Runs:
* Colin Kish (1), Florida Southern fr LF (Germantown Acad) 2-run HR (1st collegiate), beat St. Michael’s (VT), Mar. 16
* Esteban Meletiche (1), Keystone fr IF (Frankford) 3-run HR ices 8-2 win vs Olivet (MI), Mar. 13
Esteban Meletiche (2), 2-run HR in fifth inning of 10-1 win vs Suffolk (MA), Mar. 14
* Tom Elliott (2, 3), Georgetown jr IF (St. Joseph’s Prep) 3-run HR, solo HR, 15-3 win vs G. Washington U., Mar. 18
* Zac Hess (1), DeSales sr 1B (LaSalle HS) 10th career HR was 2-run blast in 6-1 win at Swarthmore, Mar. 18
* Ryan Kreider (1), Mercer County College so DH (Father Judge) 2-run HR in 5th started monumental comeback - team trailed 10-0, came back to win 13-10 vs Iowa Central CC, Mar. 19
* Kevin Ward (3), Bloomsburg sr 1B (Monsignor Bonner) 2-run HR, SF, 5 RBI, 13-5 win at Millersville, Mar. 20
* Sean Barksdale (4), Temple sr OF (Cardinal O’Hara) 4-5, towering HR to CF, 6-2 win vs Duquesne, Mar. 21
* Anthony Cardona (2), Washington & Lee so OF (Chestnut Hill Acad) 2-run 1B, solo HR, 5-3 win vs Roanoke, Mar. 21
* Nick Ferdinand (2), Bloomsburg fr OF (Arch. Ryan) 2-run HR in bot 7th not enough, 6-2 loss vs Millersville, Mar. 21
* Andrew Reynolds (2), Eastern sr 2B (Central) solo HR in 7-6, 10-inning loss at Haverford’s Class of ’16 Field, Mar. 21
* Tom Connelly (1), Widener jr 3B (Cardinal O’Hara) 2-run HR & sac fly in 8-2 win vs Marywood, Mar. 21
* Dave Deodato (1), Gwynedd-Mercy so OF (Roman Catholic) 3-run HR, 3B, 17-4 win vs Philly Bible, Mar. 21
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Previous Winners:
Player (March 15) MIKE COLEMAN Saint Joseph's so OF (Monsignor Bonner)
Player (March 8) KEVIN WARD - Bloomsburg sr 1B (Monsignor Bonner)
Pitcher (March 15) MIKE FRANCISCO - Villanova so LHP (Malvern Prep)
Pitcher (March 8) NICK DeMALTO - Chestnut Hill College sr LHP (Roman Catholic)
Rookie (March 15) SEAN SAVERIO - Widener C/DH (LaSalle HS)
Rookie (March 8) ANDREW SINON - Gwynedd-Mercy RHP (Conwell-Egan)

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   OK - I have covered enough men's and women's college basketball the last few weeks up and down the East Coast. Some of it was even entertaining! (Note: Take VCU in your office pools to beat UCLA. The Rams' Eric Maynor and Larry Sanders are the real deal). So without further delay, here are the first two weekly honors for the Hometown Philly Awards. In addition to the Player and Rookie of the Week, this season will feature a third category, the Pitcher of the Week. It gives more student athletes recognition, and in these downsizing times, the Hometown Awards are actually expanding. 

Hometown Philly's Player of the Week
for week ending March 8, 2009
 KEVIN WARD
BLOOMSBURG UNIVERSITY (MONSIGNOR BONNER)
HT: 6-3      WT: 270      SR 1B
CLIFTON HEIGHTS, PA 
    After hitting .326 as a freshman and .375 as a soph, Kevin Ward slipped to .264 in his junior season. However, in the first six weeks of 2009, Kevin came out on fire sporting a .507 avg with 35 base hits in 19 games (2008: 37 H, 45 GP).
    For the week ending March 9, Kevin hit safely in all 8 games with a gaudy .615 avg (16-26), 8 runs, 7 RBI, 5 BB, 4 doubles. Through March 16, Kevin owns a .348 career average in 152 games.
Honorable Mention:
 * Phil Gosselin, Virginia so IF/OF/DH (Malvern Prep) 4 GP, .526 BA (10-19), 6 R, 10 RBI, 4 SB (previous 8 GP: 5-29)
* Zac Hess, DeSales sr 1B/DH (LaSalle HS) 5 GP, .467 BA (7-15), .571 OBP, 6 R, 9 RBI (season: 10 GP, .333 BA)
* Nick DiEnno, Gwynedd-Mercy sr C/DH (Archbishop Ryan) 5 GP, .471 BA (8-17), 3 R, 6 RBI, 1 2B, 1 3B
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Hometown Philly's Pitcher of the Week
for week ending March 8, 2009
NICK DeMALTO
CHESTNUT HILL COLLEGE (ROMAN CATHOLIC)
HT: 6-1      SR LHP
PHILADELPHIA, PA 
    The senior lefty has been the go-to guy out of manager Bobby Spratt's bullpen at Chestnut Hill. During their recent trip to the Florida Coast Spring Training Site in Ft. Pierce, FL, Nick came out of the pen on five occasions allowing an earned run in only one appearance. His numbers for the week: 5 GP, 6 IP, 5 H, 2 ER, 3 BB, 7 K 
Honorable Mention:
* Mike Francisco, Villanova so LHP (Malvern Prep) 2 GP, 4 IP, 1 H, 0 ER, 5 K (Nova 4-3 record, Palm Beach Challenge)
* Josh Rickards, Marist sr LHP (Cardinal O’Hara) won at Norfolk State on March 5 (5 IP, 5 H, 2 ER, 2 BB, 3 K)
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Hometown Philly's Rookie of the Week
for week ending March 8, 2009
 ANDREW SINON
GWYNEDD-MERCY COLLEGE (CONWELL-EGAN)
LEVITTOWN, PA     FR RHP
     Although it was in a losing effort, Andrew Sinon is lauded for his early-season complete game performance against New Jersey City U. In the March 5 matchup at Orlando, FL, Andrew turned in a gem going eight innings in the 2-1 loss. He allowed 5 hits and 1 ER, while collecting 11 strikeouts. Of his other 13 outs, 10 were via groundouts. 
Honorable Mention:
 * Nick Ferdinand, Bloomsburg RF (Archbishop Ryan) 8 GP, .333 BA (10-30), 10 R, promoted to second in batting order
* Rick Kazigian, Widener RHP (Malvern Prep) games vs Ohio Northern & Saint Vincent (PA): 4 IP, 4 H, 0 ER, 7 K 
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Hometown Philly's Player of the Week
for week ending March 15, 2009
MIKE COLEMAN
SAINT JOSEPH'S UNIVERSITY (MONSIGNOR BONNER)
HT: 5-9      WT: 175      SOPH CF
DREXEL HILL, PA 
    The Hawks leadoff batter entered the March 11 game against 6th-ranked Miami with only 3 hits in 27 ABs on the season. Against the ‘Canes, Mike went 4-for-5 with a double, run & RBI. The Hawks trailed 7-6 entering the seventh inning, eventually losing 11-6 at Alex Rodriguez Park in Miami, FL. Yes, that really is the name of the stadium. (Insert A-Rod joke here). Mike batted .429 (9-21), and hit safely in 4 of 5 games during the week.
Honorable Mention:
* Albert DiDomenico, Gwynedd-Mercy jr OF/DH (Neumann-Goretti) Another leadoff guy doing his job - in two games Albert went 7-for-10 with a very efficient 7 runs scored, double, triple and 2 steals  
* Sean Barksdale, Temple sr RF (Cardinal O'Hara) 4 GP, .353 BA (6-17), 2 HR, 3 RBI, 7 R, 2 SB
* Mike Martinelli, Scranton so LF (Malvern Prep) 5 GP, .421 BA (8-19), 7 R, 2 RBI, 2 SB  
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Hometown Philly's Pitcher of the Week
for week ending March 15, 2009
MIKE FRANCISCO
VILLANOVA UNIVERSITY (MALVERN PREP)
HT: 6-4      WT: 204      SOPH LHP
NEWTOWN SQUARE, PA 
    When Mike Francisco allowed four earned runs in the season opener at top-ranked LSU, it would be the last time he would see a runner cross home for at least a fortnight. In his next six outings, Mike would hurl 11 innings, allowing no earned runs on five hits, while whiffing 13. On March 11, Mike had six strikeouts in two innings against Philadelphia U, and three days later notched his first collegiate save with a scoreless 3-inning outing vs Cleveland State.
Honorable Mention:
* Anthony Cafagna, Richmond so RHP (Chestnut Hill Academy) Recorded first collegiate win on March 9 vs Seton Hall. Spiders trailed 8-0 after two, before Anthony entered and allowed 1 run in 2.1 IP. Richmond went on to win 14-13.  
* Bobby Martz, Gettysburg fr LHP (Chestnut Hill Academy) Games vs SUNY-Oneonta and Penn State Brandywine: 2.2 IP, 1 H, 0 ER, 1 K  
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Hometown Philly's Rookie of the Week
for week ending March 15, 2009
 
SEAN SAVERIO
WIDENER UNIVERSITY (LaSALLE HS)
HT: 6-0      FR C/DH
HORSHAM, PA
    A big part of Widener's offensive outburst against Neumann College and Eastern University in mid-March was supplied by freshman Sean Saverio. The LaSalle University transfer had three consecutive 3-hit games, while his teammates were scoring 52 runs (3 game avg: 17.3). Sean hit .450 for the week (9-20), with 9 runs, 8 RBI, and his 1st collegiate HR.  
Honorable Mention:
 * Chris Cowell, Richmond C/DH (Malvern Prep) 3 GP, .444 BA (4-9), HR (2nd of season), 4 RBI 
* Colin Kish, Florida Southern LF (Germantown Academy) Returned to lineup after missing 14 games due to injury and hit safely in all 4 games (.471 BA, 8-17)
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Home Runs March 1-15:
 * Phil Gosselin (1), Virginia so 2B/LF (Malvern Prep) HR, 4 R, 4 RBI, 18-2 romp at Wake Forest, Mar. 6 (Cavs most runs in ACC road game since 1990)
   Phil Gosselin (2), 1st career grand slam for #18 Cavaliers in 17-1 win vs Navy, Mar. 10
* Andrew Reynolds (1), Eastern sr 2B (Central) 2B, 3B, HR in 23-4 loss vs Manchester (IN), Mar. 6
* Tom Grandieri (3), Penn jr OF (Malvern Prep) HR in 3rd straight game, 3-run shot in 11-3 win vs Georgetown, Mar. 6
* John Malloy (3), LaSalle jr (Conwell-Egan) 2-run 1st inning homer in 7-2 win vs Cornell, Mar. 7
   John Malloy (4), solo HR in 8-7 win vs St. Peter’s, Mar.14 (11th career)
* Anthony Cardona (1), Washington & Lee so OF (Chestnut Hill Academy) 2-run HR, RBI double in 11-5 loss vs Virginia Wesleyan, Mar. 7
* Sean Barksdale (1), Temple sr OF (Cardinal O’Hara) 4-5, solo HR, 15-11 loss at Liberty (VA), Mar. 8
   Sean Barksdale (2), solo HR, 11-8 loss vs Rutgers, Mar. 10 (112 career RBI, T-15th Owls all-time)
   Sean Barksdale (3), 2-run HR down the LF line, 5-1 win vs Cleveland State, Mar. 15
* Carmen Del Mastro (1), Temple sr 2B (Roman Catholic) 3-run HR in 15-11 loss at Liberty (VA), Mar. 8 (1st career HR, 119 GP, 346 AB)
* Kevin Ward (2), Bloomsburg sr 1B (Monsignor Bonner) Extends hit streak to 14 games with 1B, solo HR, 4 RBI in 11-9 win vs Shepherd, Mar. 9
* Nick Ferdinand (1), Bloomsburg fr OF (Archbishop Ryan) Solo HR to left at Plymouth Meeting’s Villanova Ballpark in 9-2 loss to ‘Nova, Mar. 10
* Tom Elliott (1), Georgetown jr IF (St. Joseph’s Prep) Pinch hit solo HR vs Penn, 15-7 win at Winter Park, FL, Mar. 10
* Colin McHale (1), Widener sr 1B/DH (Archbishop Carroll) 2-run HR gave Pride a 6-2 lead in 5th inning of 14-14 tie vs Neumann, Mar. 11
* Ramon Reyes (1), Eastern jr C (Frankford) 2-run HR in 17-8 loss vs Gwynedd-Mercy, Mar. 11
* Sean Saverio (1), Widener fr C/RF (LaSalle HS) solo HR gave Pride a 7-3 lead before Neumann scored 11 runs in the 7th of a 14-14 tie, Mar. 11
* Chris Cowell (2), Richmond fr C (Malvern Prep) Sac fly & solo HR, 10-4 loss vs Bryant, Mar. 11
* Esteban Meletiche (1), Keystone fr IF (Frankford) 1st collegiate HR, 10-1 win vs Suffolk, Mar. 14
* Tim McEndy (1), Monmouth so OF (Malvern Prep) 1st collegiate HR, 9-1 win vs UMass, Mar. 15
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Not The Loneliest Number
     The number 23 had significance for Jim Carrey this past year, but on March 9, the number one was very prominent for Dickinson College's Matt Catania (Cardinal O'Hara). Although his Red Devils lost to the Wheaton College Thunder, Matt's boxscore had a lot of symmetry. The senior started at second base and batted 8th  - his stats line: 1 AB, 1 R, 1 H, 1 RBI, 1 BB, 1 HP, 1 SB. Dickinson from Carlisle, PA was playing the game at Gene Autry Park in Phoenix, AZ as part of their spring training.
The Skinny on Shortie
     Two-time Public League Player of the Year, Esteban "Shortie" Meletiche, is enrolled at Keystone College in La Plume, PA. While he played short and pitched for the Pioneers under Bob Peffle and Juan Namnun, Shortie has been all over the place this season: 2B, 3B, SS, DH (even pinch running). He has a couple of familiar faces with him at the downtown La Plume campus: former high school teammate and Salem CC transfer Juan Torres, and former North Catholic standout, Sean Murphy, a transfer from High Point (NC) University. Of course, if you visit La Plume (population: 603), just take the Lackawanna Trail to nearby Factoryville, PA for a great time. (Note: the third Saturday in August is known as Christy Mathewson Day, a holiday recognizing the Hall-of-Famer who was born in Factoryville on August 12, 1880)

March 5
Hometown Philly's Players of the Month for February:

In Reverse Alphabetical Order
Kevin Ward, Bloomsburg sr 1B (Monsignor Bonner)   Not your average base running threat, but the 6'3" 270-lb senior had his track shoes on as Bloomsburg won its first two games at the Builders Invitational in Newport News, VA. Against East Stroudsburg, Kevin scored a run, walked and legged out a triple, his first in 438 collegiate at bats. In game 2 vs Lock Haven, he went 3-for-4 with a double, HR (12th career), 3 RBI, and a stolen base (7th career, first since 2007).
John Malloy, La Salle jr OF (Conwell-Egan)   With 12 hits in six Explorers games, John now has 143 career hits and is more than halfway to the all-time school record (282-Barry Petrachenko, 1985-88). In the season opener at Duke, he had four hits including a homer as the Explorers shocked the Blue Devils. Duke was 29-7-1 at home last season.
Tom Grandieri, Penn jr OF/LHP (Malvern Prep)   Homered in each game of a season opening doubleheader against Georgetown, and was the winning pitcher in relief in the nightcap. (2 HR in previous 2 seasons: '08-Penn, '07-Villanova).
Jared Farbman, Philadelphia U. so RHP (Central)   Improved career record to 7-0 with an opening day win at then 18th ranked Georgia College and State. Farbman tossed six innings of no-hit, no-run ball with five walks and eight K's. By the way, GCSU is now ranked 12th with a 9-1 home record (9 straight wins after loss to Philly U).  
 Josh Eidell, Villanova sr RH (Kennedy-Kenrick)   Outstanding in relief against LSU, the top-ranked team in the nation on Feb. 22. Although the Wildcats lost 6-3, Josh yielded just two hits and one run in the final 4.1 innings, allowing Nova to attempt a comeback. It was the closest game of the year for LSU (won its other 8 games by an avg of more than 10 runs).
Carmen Del Mastro, Temple sr 2B (Roman Catholic)   Hit safely in all four of the Owls games: .500 BA (7-14), with two walks and two HBP for a .579 OB%. Named the Philadelphia Big 5 Baseball Player of the Week, Feb. 24.  
Ryan Cassidy, Kutztown jr LH (Archbishop Wood)   Won his first two starts against Barton College (NC) and Bloomsburg. Over 11.1 innings, he held opponents to a .244 BA.
 Hometown Philly's Rookies of the Month for February:
Steve Stout, Burlington County College LHP (Father Judge)   Notched wins in his first two collegiate outings, both in relief against Wilkes Community College (NC) and Salem CC. The 5'8" lefty allowed only two hits in 19 at bats (.105 Opp BA). 
Conor Kerins, West Chester LHP (Monsignor Bonner)  Earned the save in Golden Rams' 5-2 win vs Lincoln Memorial. Starting and winning pitcher in 6-0 shutout vs Molloy. Fab Feb stats: 0.00 ERA, 3 GP, 10 IP, 5 H, 0 ER, 1 BB, 10 K.
Chris Cowell, Richmond C (Malvern Prep)   Played in 4 of the Spiders 7 games in the month. Collected 5 hits in 10 at bats (3 singles, double, HR), to go along with 8 ribbies. Batted fifth in his most recent start for the 7-0 Spiders. 
  • HOME RUNS IN FEBRUARY
  • Tom Grandieri (1), Penn jr (Malvern Prep) 2-run HR to right in season opening 14-3 loss vs Georgetown, Feb. 28
    Tom Grandieri (2), 2-run first inning HR and winning pitcher (in relief) as Quakers salvage opening day doubleheader with 7-6 win vs Georgetown, Feb. 28
  • John Malloy (1), LaSalle jr (Conwell-Egan) two singles, double & HR in 5-2 opening season win at Duke, Feb. 20 
  • John Malloy (2), 1st inning 2-run blast jump starts Explorers in 21-6 romp at Morehead State (KY), Feb. 28
  • Joe Conaway (1), Lehigh fr (Germantown Academy) 2-run HR turned a 2-1 deficit into a 3-2 lead as Mountain Hawks held on for 6-3 win at Maryland-Eastern Shore, Feb. 25
  • Chris Cowell (1), Richmond fr (Malvern Prep) 3-for-3, HR, 5 RBI in collegiate debut, 16-9 win vs Niagara, Feb. 21
  • Steve DeBarberie (1), Alvernia jr (Monsignor Bonner) solo HR to left, 7-0 win vs Massachusetts Maritime, Feb. 28
  • Kevin Ward (1), Bloomsburg sr (Monsignor Bonner) 3-for-4, HR, 2B, 4 RBI in 10-3 win vs Lock Haven, Feb. 20
The 4th Annual College List
Look for the listing of Hometown Philly players in the next few weeks. At last count, there are 163 players (50 freshmen) representing 69 colleges. Right now the top 3 Philly area high schools with the most alums playing at the next level are Malvern Prep-14, LaSalle-12, Bonner-11.

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HOMETOWN PHILLY AWARDS RETURN FOR FOURTH SEASON

    Being in the middle of basketball season could mean only one thing - baseball is right around the corner! Well, actually, games have been going on at the collegiate level since early February involving former baseball players from the Philly area. As of February 16, there were 145 former Catholic, Inter-Ac and Public Leaguers on college rosters. These athletes, representing 63 colleges, will once again be recognized for their achievements on the field, with the HOMETOWN PHILLY PLAYER & ROOKIE OF THE WEEK HONORS. The accolades will get underway in early March when most of the teams will have begun their season. A complete roster including high school affiliations will be forthcoming. 
FIRST HALF OF FEBRUARY NOTEBOOK 
Feb 7 - St. Augustine, FL: With the Philly area digging out from a snowstorm that embarrassed meteorologists, the 2009 college baseball season kicked off, as the first local to see action was Colin Kish (Germantown Academy). The freshman was the opening day starting left fielder for Florida Southern College. Colin made an impact in his second game, a 15-inning loss, and was on base three times (2 doubles, HBP) with two runs scored. The Moccasins of Lakeland, FL, were ranked 16th in the NCAA Division II Preseason Poll by Collegiate Baseball Newspaper. Unfortunately for Kish, he sustained a hairline fracture and is scheduled to return by mid-March.
Feb 8 - Wilson, NC: Kutztown junior LH Ryan Cassidy (Archbishop Wood) fell two outs shy of a complete game, but earned the win against Barton College (Wilson, NC). Ryan's line: 6.1 IP, 5 H, 3 R, 3 ER, 3 BB, 2 K
Feb 13 - Milledgeville, GA: After a sensational freshman season, Jared Farbman (Central) was given the honor of opening day starter, and he did not disappoint for Philadelphia University. He tossed six innings of no-hit, no-run baseball as the Rams beat 18th-ranked Georgia College and State, 3-1. Farbman earned the victory allowing five walks, while fanning eight. LaSalle U transfer Kevin McGovern (Archbishop Ryan), threw two scoreless innings for the save.
Feb 14 - Dover, DE: Sean Quigley (Roman Catholic) recorded the season opening save as Neumann College defeated Wesley, 2-0. In the second game of that doubleheader, Wesley fr SS Rob Benedict (Bonner) went 2-for-3 with 3 RBI. Benedict for the week (5 games): .429 (6-14), 2 R, 2 SB, 4 RBI, 2 HP, 1 SF,  1 2B 
Feb 15 - Harrogate, TN: Conor Kerins (Monsignor Bonner) earned the save in West Chester’s 5-2 win vs Lincoln Memorial. His line: 4 IP, 1 H, 0 R, 1 BB, 2 K
LOOKING AHEAD
These are some of the key players to watch in 2009
SENIORS
Chez Angeloni-Johns Hopkins RHP (LaSalle HS) Most Outstanding Player, 2008 Division III World Series
Sean Barksdale-Temple OF (Cardinal O'Hara) Can set Owls career records for RBI and steals this season
Nick DiEnno-Gwynedd Mercy C (Ryan) .311 career avg, school career leader fielding pct by catcher (.986)
Josh Eidell-Villanova RHP (Kennedy-Kenrick) 11 career saves (Nova all-time record: 17)
Andrew Reynolds-Eastern 3B/P (Central) 3-year starter, .408 on-base pct in 2008
Tyler Stampone-William & Mary IF (Germantown Acad) 2008 Hometown Philly Player of Year: .333 BA, .402 OBP 
Kevin Ward-Bloomsburg 1B (Bonner) Career: 131 starts, 11 home runs
JUNIORS
Ryan Buch-Monmouth RHP (Conwell-Egan) Second Team All-NEC, Career: 15-3, 2.92 ERA, 133 IP 
Tom Elliott-Georgetown IF (St. Joseph's Prep) 2nd on Hoyas with .325 avg, Career SB: 12/14
Tom Grandieri-Penn OF/LHP (Malvern Prep) Hit .305 in 2008 (.359 over last 24 games)
John Malloy-LaSalle OF (Conwell-Egan) Could become Explorers all-time hits leader over next two seasons
Matt Zielinski-Richmond LHP (LaSalle HS) 5-2 last season, 11-7 in career
SOPHOMORES
John Barr-Virginia OF (Germantown Academy) Led team with .325 avg as Cavs reached ACC title game
Kevin Culbert-Widener RHP (O'Hara) Led Commonwealth Conference with 6 saves
Jared Farbman-Philadelphia U RHP (Central) 2008: 6-0, 2.89 ERA, 54 K in 62 IP
Phil Gosselin-Virginia SS/DH (Malvern Prep) 2008: .305 AVG, .391 OBP, 2 HR, 20 RBI
Ryan Terry-Monmouth 3B (Conwell-Egan) NEC Rookie of the Year, Freshman All-American
FRESHMEN: Of the 145 Hometown Philly players, 43 are freshmen