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Randy's Weekly Honors, '15

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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@gmail.com.
   Follow Randy on Twitter . . . @rseidman9.
   Randy's awards from 2006 & 2007 & 2008
   & 2009 & 2010 & 2011 & 2012 & 2013 & 2014

 

HOMETOWN PHILLY COLLEGE BASEBALL AWARDS CELEBRATE A DECADE OF EXCELLENCE

    College baseball players from the three Philly High School Leagues will once again be showcased as The Hometown Philly College Baseball Awards return for its' tenth season. College football and hoops get all of the glory, and this is a chance for college baseball players to “get their due.” Hometown Philly is devoted to the athletes and fans of the Philadelphia Inter-Academic, Public and Catholic Leagues who have taken their talents to the next level, and will be featured weekly on the top-rated Philly high school sports website, tedsilary.com.

    In 2015, our guys are scattered up and down the east coast from Maine to snowy Boston, through the Mid-Atlantic, to the Carolinas, Georgia and Florida. From there, they stretch out to Mississippi, Oklahoma and Kentucky, go north to frigid Chicago, and then out to the west coast. As always, thanks to the man who has created and maintains a history of Philadelphia high school sports, Ted Silary.

   A complete roster including high school affiliations will be forthcoming. Last season, there were 187 universities with players on their rosters from the previous nine seasons. This year, there will be at least an additional 16 colleges to have a Philly players on their roster.

 

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Hometown Philly Player of the Week for week ending March 29, 2015
JON McALLISTER
LIU BROOKLYN sr CF (SPRINGSIDE CHESTNUT HILL ACADEMY)
HT: 6-0.....WT: 190.....PHILADELPHIA, PA
Last week: 5 GP, .545 BA (12-22), 4 RBI, 4 SB, 2 R
Season: 20 GP, .341 BA, 8 SB, 13-game hit streak thru 4/1
** Five multi-hit games last week (3, 3, 2, 2, 2)
** Extended hitting streak to 13 games: .439 BA (25-for-57)
** Stolen bases this season: 8-for-11 (career: 78-for-94, 83%)
** Career (2 seasons at Harford CC, 2 seasons at LIUB): .329 BA, .406 OBP, 152 runs in 177 games
** Blackbirds: 7-13 record this season, playing in the Northeast Conference
Honorable Mention:
* Ryan Dolan, Dickinson jr OF (Germantown Academy) 5 G, .375 BA, 7 RBI, 7 SB, 5 R (season: .320 BA, 11 SB in 17 GP)
* Matt Petrizzi, West Chester sr 2B/RHP (Conwell-Egan) 6 GP, .381 BA, .500 OBP, HR, 7 RBI, 8 R (season: .314 BA, .435 OBP)
* Kindanny Cumba, Monroe College soph IF/OF/C (Frankford) 5 GP, .357 BA, .526 OBP, 4 R, 2 RBI (season: .276 BA, .488 OBP)
* Danny Hoy, Princeton jr 2B (Germantown Academy) 3 GP, .500 BA (6-12), HR, 4 RBI, 2 doubles, triple (career-high 4 HR this season)
Hometown Philly Pitcher of the Week for week ending March 29, 2015
MIKE FITZGERALD
NORTHEASTERN soph RHP (GERMANTOWN ACADEMY)
HT: 5-10.....WT: 185.....HOLLAND, PA
Last week: 2 APP, 5.1 IP, 3 H, 0 R, 0 BB, 6 K
Season: 9 APP, 1.23 ERA, 2 saves, 14.2 IP, 11 H, BB, 17 K
** March 27 vs Delaware: pitched four shutout innings (9th thru 12th) in Huskies' 3-2 win in 13 innings
** Has not allowed an earned run in last six appearances (10.1 IP, 0 BB, 11 K)
** Allowed only one walk this season, all the way back on Feb. 15, season WHIP: 0.82
** Career (redshirt sophomore): 3-5 record, 4 saves, 2.89 ERA, 36 appearances
** Huskies: 10-14 season record, after three-game sweep vs Delaware
Honorable Mention:
* Luke Reilly, La Salle jr LHP (Germantown Academy) March 27 vs Dayton: Win, 6 IP, 2 H, ER, career-high 10 K (season: 3-1, 2.86 ERA)
* Nick Gulla, Elizabethtown jr RHP (Lansdale Catholic) March 25 vs Stevenson: Win, 6 IP, R, 4 K (season: 2-1, 2.95 ERA)
* Taylor Wright, Brown sr RHP (Episcopal Academy) March 25 at George Mason: 2.2 IP, 0 R, 4 K (last 3 APP: 0.93 ERA, 9.2 IP, 9 K)
* Kurt Sowa, Rider sr RHP (Father Judge) March 24 vs Lehigh: Win, 7 IP, 6 H, 7 K (career: 19-11 record, 4.39 ERA, 46 APP, 246 IP) 
Hometown Philly Rookie of the Week for week ending March 29, 2015
TOMMY DERER
NJIT RHP (ARCHBISHOP RYAN)
HT: 6-1.....WT: 170.....PHILADELPHIA, PA
Last week: 2 APP, 4 perfect innings, 3 K, save
Season: 5 APP, 0.00 ERA, 6.2 IP, H, 2 BB, 4 K
** Recorded first collegiate save with three perfect innings vs LIUB, March 29
** Allowed only one hit this season (.050 opposing batting avg)
** Highlanders: 10-7 season record, after four-game sweep vs LIU Brooklyn
** NJIT is one of only two NCAA Division I baseball programs playing as independents (New York Tech)
Honorable Mention: 
* Charlie Jerla, Marist LHP (Neumann-Goretti) 3 APP, 1-0, 5 IP, 4 H, 3 K (did not allow an ER from March 8-28: 6 APP, 8.2 IP)
* Will Latcham, Cumberland County College (Cardinal O'Hara) March 25 vs Brookdale: Win, 7 IP, 4 H, R, BB, 11 K (season: 2-1, 1.87 ERA) 
* Nick Centeno, Eastern 3B/RHP/DH (Archbishop Ryan) Earned the win in collegiate pitching debut (0.2 IP, 0 H in 4-3 win vs Wilkes)
* Logan Sneed, Gettysburg IF (Germantown Academy) March 23 in 5-0 win vs Penn State Mont Alto: 3-3, RBI, BB, SB 
Home Runs Last Week:

Danny Hoy (4), Princeton jr IF (Germantown Academy) solo HR in 7th not enough as Tigers fall to Brown, 4-3, March 29

Patrick O’Dell (1), Scranton soph SS (St. Joseph’s Prep) 2-run HR (first of career) in 5-0 win at Catholic (DC), March 29

Matt Petrizzi (1), West Chester sr 2B/RHP (Conwell-Egan) 2-run HR in 7th, also pitched 4.1 IP in relief, 9-5 loss vs Kutztown, March 24

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.Previous Weeks

Player (Mar. 22) BRIAN ERB - Franklin & Marshall sr OF (Germantown Academy)
Player (Mar. 15) JOE GIACCHINO - Delaware sr CF (Malvern Prep)
Player (Mar. 8) DANNY HOY - Princeton jr 2B (Germantown Academy)
Player (Mar. 1) ALBERT BAUR - Newberry sr 1B (Neumann-Goretti)
Pitcher (Mar. 22) JOEY RAVERT - La Salle jr RHP/1B/DH (Malvern Prep)
Pitcher (Mar. 15) PAT VANDERSLICE - Saint Joseph's soph RHP (Bonner-Prendie)
Pitcher (Mar. 8) NICK GULLA - Elizabethtown jr RHP (Lansdale Catholic)
Pitcher (Mar. 1) KENNY KOPLOVE - Duke jr RHP/SS (Penn Charter)
Rookie (Mar. 22) DAN FURMAN - Pittsburgh RHP (Bonner-Prendie)

Rookie (Mar. 15) WILL LATCHAM - Cumberland County College RHP (Cardinal O'Hara)

Rookie (Mar. 8) SEAN WEISS - Washington College RHP (Germantown Academy)

Rookie (Mar. 1) STEVEN COHEN - Lafayette SS (Penn Charter)

 

Hometown Philly Player of the Week for week ending March 22, 2015
BRIAN ERB 
FRANKLIN & MARSHALL sr OF (GERMANTOWN ACADEMY)
HT: 6-0.....WT: 195.....TROOPER, PA
Last week: 9 GP, .480 BA (12-25), 7 RBI, 5 R, 5 BB, 5 SB
Season: 11 GP, .533 BA (16-30), .605 OBP
** Six multi-hit games during F&M's Florida Spring Break Trip
** First five games of season: .667 BA (10-15)
** Stolen bases this season: 6-for-6 (career: 22-for-29)
** 2 SH this season, T-2nd on team
** Diplomats: 6-3 record at RussMatt Invitational - Winter Haven, FL
Honorable Mention:
* Joe Giacchino, Delaware sr CF (Malvern Prep) 4 GP, .471 BA, 2 HR, 5 RBI, extends hit streak to 11 games (.447 BA)
* Albert Baur, Newberry sr 1B (Neumann-Goretti) 6 GP, .400 BA, HR, 4 RBI (reached base safely streak snapped at 29 games)
* Shane Williams, Rowan College Gloucester soph 1B (St. Joseph's Prep) Mar. 19 vs Cumberland: 3-3, 2 RBI, 2B, BB (season: .600 BA, 18-30)
* Aaron Novak, Penn State sr RF (Germantown Academy) 4 GP, .429 OBP, 6 RBI, 4 R, 2 SB (season: .383 BA, 3 HR, 16 RBI, 17 GP)
Hometown Philly Pitcher of the Week for week ending March 22, 2015
JOEY RAVERT
La SALLE U jr RHP/DH (MALVERN PREP)
HT: 6-3.....WT: 235.....HAVERTOWN, PA
March 21 at Davidson: Started and got the win: 7 IP, 4 H, 0 R, 1 BB, 3 K
Season: 6 starts, 4-2, 2.16 ERA
** Allowed only one earned run in last 15.2 IP (0.57 ERA)
** Has become the staff ace, leading Explorers in most pitching categories
** First two seasons (26 APP): 1-5, 5.60 ERA - this season: 4-2, 2.16 ERA
** As La Salle's DH: .309 BA, 5 HR, 11 RBI in 55 AB
Honorable Mention:
* Sean Cosgriff, Franklin & Marshall sr LHP (Germantown Academy) 2 APP, 2 wins vs Grinnell & Fredonia State: 9 IP, 2 ER, 10 K
* Nate Vahedi, Mercer County College soph RHP (Masterman) 2 APP, win & save: 3.2 IP, 0 R, 4 K (career: 3-2, 5 saves, 13 APP)
* Pat Vanderslice, Saint Joseph's soph RHP (Bonner-Prendie) second straight win, 7 IP, 4 H, 0 R, 12 groundouts vs GWU, March 22
* Dom Raia, Chestnut Hill College sr RHP (GAMP) No decision vs Nyack, March 16: 7.2 IP, ER, 11 K (season: 0.48 ERA, 25 K, 18.2 IP) 
Hometown Philly Rookie of the Week for week ending March 22, 2015
DAN FURMAN
PITTSBURGH RHP (BONNER-PRENDIE)
HT: 6-0.....WT: 185.....BROOKHAVEN, PA
First collegiate win, March 18 vs Akron: 6 IP (in relief), 3 H, 1 R, 1 BB, 3 K
** Came in as reliever in 4th inning and allowed a run, then pitched 5.1 scoreless innings
** Pitched 1-2-3 innings in the fifth, seventh and ninth in the win vs Akron
** Season: 2 APP, 1-0, 1.29 ERA, 7 IP, 3 H
** Pitt beat Duke March 21, first time Blue Devils jr RHP Kenny Koplove (Penn Charter) allowed a run this season (9 APP, 13.2 IP)
Honorable Mention: 
* Matt Maul, Saint Joseph's IF (Malvern Prep) 4 GP, .375 BA (6-16), 4 R, 4 RBI, extends hit streak to 7 games (hit safely in 14 of last 15 GP)  
* Steven Cohen, Lafayette SS (Penn Charter) 3 GP, 4 H, 12 AB, extends hit streak to 9 games (.355 BA)
* Charlie Jerla, Marist LHP (Neumann-Goretti) March 17 vs Albany: 2.1 IP, 0 H, 0 R, BB, 4 K (season: 3.00 ERA, .227 Opp BA)
* Tommy Derer, NJIT RHP (Archbishop Ryan) 2 APP vs Towson & Niagara, 1.2 IP, 0 ER (No ER in 3 APP this season)
Home Runs Last Week:

Albert Baur (9), Newberry (SC) sr 1B (Neumann-Goretti) RBI double, solo HR in 7-4 win vs Mars Hill (NC), March 16 (reached base safely in first 29 games this season)

Joey Ravert (5), La Salle jr 1B/RHP (Malvern Prep) double, HR, 4 runs scored, 20-14 win at Delaware State, March 17

Joe Giacchino (2, 3), Delaware sr OF (Malvern Prep) solo HR & sac fly, 12-7 win vs Hofstra, March 21 ... solo HR, 2 runs scored, 14-1 romp vs Hofstra, March 22 (11-gm hit streak, .447 BA)

Jimmy Kerrigan (2), VCU jr OF (Neumann-Goretti) 2-run HR capped 9-run seventh inning of 11-4 win vs Minnesota, March 16

Mike McLaughlin (1), Chestnut Hill College sr OF (Father Judge) 2-run HR in 8th tied game 4-4 of 5-4 win vs Nyack, March 16 (first career HR, 125 GP)
Ryan Obrecht (1), Franklin & Marshall jr C (Germantown Academy) 3-run HR in 9-run fifth inning, 23-6 romp vs Southern Vermont, March 17

Ray Toto (1), George Mason sr C (St. Joseph’s Prep) solo HR on a 2-1 count, 8-5 win vs James Madison, March 18

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.Previous Weeks

Player (Mar. 15) JOE GIACCHINO - Delaware sr CF (Malvern Prep)
Player (Mar. 8) DANNY HOY - Princeton jr 2B (Germantown Academy)
Player (Mar. 1) ALBERT BAUR - Newberry sr 1B (Neumann-Goretti)
Pitcher (Mar. 15) PAT VANDERSLICE - Saint Joseph's soph RHP (Bonner-Prendie)
Pitcher (Mar. 8) NICK GULLA - Elizabethtown jr RHP (Lansdale Catholic)
Pitcher (Mar. 1) KENNY KOPLOVE - Duke jr RHP/SS (Penn Charter)
Rookie (Mar. 15) WILL LATCHAM - Cumberland County College RHP (Cardinal O'Hara)

Rookie (Mar. 8) SEAN WEISS - Washington College RHP (Germantown Academy)

Rookie (Mar. 1) STEVEN COHEN - Lafayette SS (Penn Charter)

 

Hometown Philly Player of the Week for week ending March 15, 2015
 JOE GIACCHINO 
DELAWARE sr CF (MALVERN PREP)
HT: 6-1.....WT: 185.....WEST CHESTER, PA
Week: 5 GP, .476 BA (10-21), HR, 4 RBI, 5 R, 2 doubles
Season: 10 GP, .349 BA, .404 OBP, HR, 5 RBI
** Sunday in Blue Hens 9-0 win vs Sacred Heart: 4-for-6, solo HR, extends hit streak to 7 games (.433 BA, 13-30)
** Has one career five-hit game and now three career four-hit games
** Three stolen bases in Sunday doubleheader sweep vs Sacred Heart and Fordham (23 career SB)
Honorable Mention:
* Matt Primavera, Dickinson jr 1B (Springside Chestnut Hill Academy) Last 3 GP: .636 BA (7-11), 3 doubles, HR, 3 RBI, 5 R
* Brady McNab, Kutztown jr 1B (Archbishop Wood) 5 GP, .438 BA (7-16), .550 OBP, 5 R, 4 RBI (hit safely in last 5 starts, .474 BA)
* Joe Forcellini, Centenary sr SS/CF (La Salle HS) 10 runs scored in first 4 games of season, .313 BA, .421 OBP (.405 career BA) 
* Jon McAllister, LIU-Brooklyn sr CF (Springside Chestnut Hill Academy) 5 GP, .409 BA (9-22), 3 R, 4 RBI, 4 SB (career: 82 SB)
Hometown Philly Pitcher of the Week for week ending March 15, 2015
 PAT VANDERSLICE
SAINT JOSEPH'S soph RHP (BONNER-PRENDIE)
HT: 6-5.....WT: 227.....LANSDOWNE, PA
March 15 vs in Hawks' 2-0 shutout vs Northeastern: first win as a Hawk, 5.2 IP, 3 H, 0 ER, BB, career-high 8 K
** Second career win (first collegiate win with Temple vs #5 Louisville (May 10, 2014)
** Last season: 17 appearances, 7 starts in the last-ever season of Temple baseball
** This season: 1-2, 1.80 ERA in 4 starts (21 K in 20 IP)
Honorable Mention:
* Martin Nolasco, Mid-America Christian (OK) jr RHP (Edison) Last start: win, 7 IP, 3 ER, 10 K (season: 5-0, 3.65 ERA, 42 K in 37 IP)
* Kenny Koplove, Duke jr SS/RHP (Penn Charter) Saves vs Bryant & Georgia Tech, 3 IP, 0 R, 2 K (season: 1-0, 4 SV, 9.2 IP, 3 H, 0 R, 15 K) 
* Joey Ravert, La Salle U jr RHP/DH (Malvern Prep) got the win (5.1 IP, 1 ER) & hit 3-run HR, March 15 vs Niagara (season: 3-2, 2.73 ERA)
* Tom Cockill, Mercer County soph LHP (La Salle HS) March 13 vs John Wood CC: 3 IP, 3 H, 0 R, tied career high with 4 K, 2nd career save
Hometown Philly Rookie of the Week for week ending March 15, 2015
WILL LATCHAM
CUMBERLAND COUNTY RHP (CARDINAL O'HARA)
HT: 6-2.....WT: 185.....GLENOLDEN, PA
Earned the win in collegiate debut March 10 vs Carl Sandburg College: 6 IP, 3 H, 0 R, 2 BB, 6 K
** Offensive help in 4-0 shutout win vs Sandburg supplied by battery-mate Joe Zanghi, 2-run double. Joe is a 6'2'' soph C, Milford, CT
** Cumberland County College: 6-2 record through March 16
** Historic Junior College World Series championship run fell just short for Dukes last season (49-10 season record)
** Key contributor for 2014 Dukes, Devin McCann (Cardinal O'Hara) now playing for the Belhaven Univ. Blazers (MS)
Honorable Mention: 
* Anthony DeVito, Mercer County RHP (Central) collegiate debut vs John Wood CC: perfect inning of relief with 2 K
* Mark Washington, Lehigh RHP (Episcopal Academy) first two appearances vs St. Bonaventure & Seton Hall: 6 IP, 2 ER, BB, 5 K  
* John Banes, Albany 3B (Cardinal O’Hara) 3 GP, .364 BA (4-11), double, HR, 2 RBI, 3 R for the Great Danes
* Dan Furman, Pittsburgh RHP (Bonner-Prendie) redshirt freshman's debut with Panthers: scoreless inning vs Niagara with 2 K
Home Runs Last Week:

Joey Ravert (4), La Salle jr 1B/RHP (Malvern Prep) helped his own cause with 3-run HR, going 5.1 IP for win, 4 K, March 15 vs Niagara

John Banes (1), Albany fr 3B (Cardinal O’Hara) started comeback with solo HR in 5th inning of 4-3 loss at Chicago State, March 13

Tom Ditro (1), Penn State Abington sr C/RHP (Archbishop Ryan) 4-6, 2 doubles, first career HR, 5 RBI, 3 R, pitched last 2 innings, 20-16 win vs Juniata, March 11 at Winter Haven, FL

Eric Frain (1), Bloomsburg sr 3B (Archbishop Ryan) 2-run opposite-field HR (RF) gave Huskies the lead in 6-3 win vs Mansfield, March 13
Joe Giacchino (1), Delaware sr OF (Malvern Prep) HR part of 4-hit game, 9-0 win vs Sacred Heart, March 15 (4th career 4-hit game)

Joe Lubanski (1), Yale sr OF (Malvern Prep) pinch-hit 2-run HR part of 5-run ninth inning (game-winning) rally, Yale 9, Towson 5, March 13

Matt Primavera (1), Dickinson jr 1B (Springside Chestnut Hill Academy) solo HR to left in 7-3 loss vs Husson (ME), March 13 at Winter Haven, FL

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.Previous Weeks

Player (Mar. 8) DANNY HOY - Princeton jr 2B (Germantown Academy)
Player (Mar. 1) ALBERT BAUR - Newberry sr 1B (Neumann-Goretti)
Pitcher (Mar. 8) NICK GULLA - Elizabethtown jr RHP (Lansdale Catholic)
Pitcher (Mar. 1) KENNY KOPLOVE - Duke jr RHP/SS (Penn Charter)
Rookie (Mar. 8) SEAN WEISS - Washington College RHP (Germantown Academy)

Rookie (Mar. 1) STEVEN COHEN - Lafayette SS (Penn Charter)

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Hometown Philly Player of the Week for week ending March 8, 2015
 DANNY HOY 
PRINCETON jr 2B (GERMANTOWN ACADEMY)
HT: 5-8.....WT: 175.....SELLERSVILLE, PA
    Week: 4 GP, .467 BA (7-15), .579 OBP, 3 HR, 9 RBI, 6 R
    Season: 7 GP, .357 BA, .438 OBP, 3 HR, 11 RBI
    ** Six of ten hits this season have been for extra bases (3 doubles, 3 HR)
    ** Pair of 2-run HR in Sunday game 2 at UNC Greensboro (first multi-HR game of career)
    ** Career: 86 GP, .301 BA, .375 OBP, 8 HR, 47 RBI, 26 doubles, 19 SB
Honorable Mention:
* Aaron Novak, Penn State sr RF (Germantown Academy) 3-gm series at Charleston Southern: .667 BA (8-12), 2 HR, 8 RBI, 7-gm hit streak 
* Rick DiDomenico, Immaculata jr CF (Archbishop Carroll) 8 GP, .304 BA (7-23), .407 OBP, 6 R, 5 SB, 3 doubles (35 career steals) 
* Albert Baur, Newberry (SC) sr 1B (Neumann-Goretti) Last 3 GP: .636 BA (7-11), 2 HR, 7 RBI, reached base safely in all 19 gms this season  
* Tom Gibbons, King's soph OF (Lansdale Catholic) 6 GP, .400 BA (8-20), .520 OBP, 5 R, 3 RBI, 3 doubles
Hometown Philly Pitcher of the Week for week ending March 8, 2015
 NICK GULLA
ELIZABETHTOWN jr RHP (LANSDALE CATHOLIC)
HT: 5-11.....WT: 180.....LANSDALE, PA
    Week: 2 APP, 1-0, 1.80 ERA, 8.1 IP, 6 H, 1 ER, 2 BB, 3 K
    ** Got the start and earned the win, 9-8 vs Immaculata, March 2: 6 IP, 5 H, 1 ER, 2 K 
    ** Relief app, 7-6 loss vs Northwestern (MN): 2.1 IP, 1 H, 0 R, 0 BB, 1 K (Northwestern scored 7 runs, 1 earned, in 7th)
    ** Career: 18 APP, 9 GS, 4-5, 5.59 ERA
 Honorable Mention:
* Nick Donovan, Widener soph RHP (Cardinal O'Hara) Appeared in last 3 games: 1-0, 0.00 ERA, 2 IP, 3 H, 1 BB, 1 K
* Martin Nolasco, Mid-America Christian (OK) jr RHP (Edison) Last start: win, 6.2 IP, 1 ER, 7 K (season: 4-0, rest of team: 3-10-1)
* Kenny Koplove, Duke jr SS/RHP (Penn Charter) March 3 vs Liberty: save, 1.2 IP, 0 H, BB, 3 K (season: 1-0, 2 SV, 6.2 IP, 0 H, 0 R, 13 K) 
* Mike Fitzgerald, Northeastern soph RHP (Germantown Acad) Mar. 3 vs Boston Red Sox: 2 IP, 3 H, 0 R, 2 K (Fanned David Ortiz on 3 called strikes)
Hometown Philly Rookie of the Week for week ending March 8, 2015
SEAN WEISS
WASHINGTON COLLEGE-MD RHP (GERMANTOWN ACADEMY)
HT: 6-2.....WT: 245.....CHELTENHAM, PA
    Collegiate debut: March 8 vs College of Staten Island, 14-1 win (played in Myrtle Beach, SC)
 
    Collegiate debut: Pitched 2 scoreless innings, game 1 of doubleheader - 0 H, 0 R, 1 HB, 3 K 
 
    ** High school teammate and college roommate Nick Popolizio pitched in game 2 of doubleheader
    ** Nick's stats almost identical to Sean Weiss: 2 IP, 0 H, 0 R, 0 BB, 1 K
    ** Shoremen are 3-0, play next three at Myrtle Beach
    ** Next area appearance: Wed., March 25 at Eastern
Honorable Mention:
 
* Charlie Jerla, Marist LHP (Neumann-Goretti) 1 IP, 1 H, 0 R, recorded all three outs w/runners in scoring position, 11-inning loss at Furman, March 8 
* Dan Dwyer, Penn State Altoona C (Cardinal O'Hara) RBI singles in fifth, sixth, seventh innings of 16-15 win vs Penn State Abington, March 8
* Kyle Rogalski, Misericordia RHP (Roman Catholic) perfect inning of relief (12 pitches, 8 strikes) in win vs Lebanon Valley, March 2
* Chase Standen, Scranton OF (St. Joseph's Prep) 4 GP: .429 BA (3-7), 2 RBI (RBI singles in two of first three games played)
Home Runs Last Week:

Albert Baur (7, 8), Newberry (SC) sr 1B (Neumann-Goretti) solo HR and 3-run HR gave Wolves 4-0 lead in 8th inning of 7-0 win vs Davis & Elkins, March 7

Danny Hoy (1, 2, 3), Princeton jr IF (Germantown Academy) Tigers swept in doubleheader at UNC Greensboro despite Danny's two-game totals: 4-for-7, 3 HR, 7 RBI on March 8

Aaron Novak (2, 3), Penn State sr OF (Germantown Academy) 1B, 2B, 2 HR, 8 RBI, BB, SB in 18-6 win at Charlestown Southern, March 8

Joey Ravert (2, 3), La Salle jr 1B/RHP (Malvern Prep) 2-run HR in 3rd & part of back-to-back-to-back HR in 8th, 16-5 win at UNC Asheville, March 6

Joe Poduslenki (1), Seton Hall soph IF/OF (Malvern Prep) solo HR & sac fly, 12-6 loss at South Florida, March 8

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Hometown Philly Player of the Week for week ending March 1, 2015
 ALBERT BAUR
NEWBERRY sr 1B (NEUMANN-GORETTI)
HT: 6-4.....WT: 220.....PHILADELPHIA, PA
    Week: 4 GP, .438 BA (7-16), .500 OBP, 3 HR, 6 RBI, 4 R
    Season: 15 GP, .417 BA, .507 OBP, 6 HR, 21 RBI, 20 R, 6 doubles, 2 triples
    ** Reached base safely in all 15 games this season ... 14 of 25 hits have been for extra bases
    ** Two five-hit games, seven multi-hit games, 7-game hit streak snapped last game
    ** Career: 166 GP, .335 BA, .387 OBP, 19 HR, 158 RBI, 48 doubles
Honorable Mention:
* Andrew Amaro, #1 Tampa sr 1B (Penn Charter) Feb 27 vs Stillman: 3-5, 3 R, 2B, 3B...Mar. 1 vs Phillies (6-2 win): 1-3, 2 R, RBI Walk, SB    
* Joey Gorman, Saint Joseph's jr 1B/OF/LHP (Neumann-Goretti) Made Hawks debut, overcoming brain surgeries as a freshman
* Brian Ruditys, Quinnipiac sr LF (Episcopal Academy) 4-game series at James Madison: .455 BA (5-11), .500 OBP, 4-game hit streak 
* Doug Trimble, Delaware soph 1B/3B (Episcopal Academy) 2-run double ignited Blue Hens offense in 5-1 win vs Canisius, Feb. 28
 Hometown Philly Pitcher of the Week for week ending March 1, 2015
 KENNY KOPLOVE
DUKE jr RHP/SS (PENN CHARTER)
HT: 6-2.....WT: 170.....PHILADELPHIA, PA
    Week: 2 APP, 1-0, 1 save, 3 IP, 0 H, 0 R, 1 BB, 7 K
    Season: 3 APP, 1-0, 1 save, 5 IP, 0 H, 0 R, 2 BB, 10 K
     ** Feb. 22 vs Iona (1-0 win): Earned first career save, striking out the side in the 9th
    ** Feb. 28 vs Rider (1-0 win, 11 innings): Earned first career win, pitched scoreless 10th & 11th innings, 4 K (also scored winning run)
    ** Did not pitch in 2014 ... last mound appearance: April 12, 2013
    ** Blue Devils starting shortstop: .314 BA, .405 OBP, 9 RBI in 10 games (Duke is 9-1)
 Honorable Mention:
* Kevin Long, Lehigh jr RHP (La Salle HS) 6-4 loss vs Iona, Feb. 27: 5 IP, 2 H, 1 ER, 3 BB, 8 K
* Luke Reilly, La Salle jr LHP (Germantown Academy) 7-5 loss at Lipscomb (TN), March 1: 2.2 IP (relief), 0 H, 0 R, 2 BB, 4 K
* Mike Fitzgerald, Northeastern soph RHP (Germantown Academy) got the save, 10-6 win vs Chicago State, March 1 (3rd career save)
* Pat Vanderslice, Saint Joseph's soph RHP (Bonner-Prendie) 3-0 loss at South Carolina Upstate, March 1: 5 IP, 2 H, 1 R, 1 BB, 5 K
Hometown Philly Rookie of the Week for week ending March 1, 2015
STEVEN COHEN
LAFAYETTE SS (PENN CHARTER)
HT: 5-9.....WT: 175.....NEWTOWN SQUARE, PA
    Week: 4 GP, .400 BA (4-10), .538 OBP, 1 HR, 3 RBI, 2 doubles, 1 SB
    ** Leopards starting shortstop, bats ninth
    ** Feb. 28 vs UMBC (7-5 win): 3-run HR in 2nd gave Lafayette a lead they never relinquished
    ** Reached base safely in all four games
Honorable Mention:
* Matt Maul, Saint Joseph's 2B/SS (Malvern Prep) 3-game series at South Carolina Upstate: .364 BA (4-11), 2 BB, RBI, SB 
* Kyle Rogalski, Misericordia RHP (Roman Catholic) shutout inning of relief, 1 K in collegiate debut, 26-7 win vs SUNY-Maritime, March 1
* Bobby Romano, Fairleigh Dickinson 3B (Archbishop Ryan) first collegiate hit and RBI, 9-1 loss at Seattle, March 1
* Brendan Dabagian, Mount St. Mary's fr SS (St. Joseph's Prep) March 1 (beat Omaha, lost to Kentucky) 2-5, 2 R, RBI
Home Runs Last Week:

Albert Baur (4, 5, 6), Newberry (SC) sr 1B (Neumann-Goretti) 5-6, 2 HR, 4 RBI in 12-8 loss vs Catawba, Feb. 27 ... 2-run HR in 8th, 6-4 loss vs Catawba, Feb. 28 (5th HR in last 4 GP)

Steven Cohen (1), Lafayette fr SS (Penn Charter) 3-run HR in 2nd inning of 7-5 win vs UMBC, Feb. 28 at Goose Creek, SC

Matt Greskoff (1), Penn jr OF (Malvern Prep) 3-run HR in 6th, 2-run single in 7th of 7-4 win at Stetson, March 1

Jimmy Kerrigan (1), VCU jr OF (Neumann-Goretti) 2-run HR, bottom 9th of 6-3 loss vs Bucknell, Feb. 21 at Myrtle Beach, SC

Aaron Novak (1), Penn State sr OF (Germantown Academy) 2-run HR to LF in 8th inning, 9-3 loss at #23 Texas A&M, Feb. 20

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February 19, 2015

  Even though record snowfalls and low temperatures have ruled this winter, college baseball has been in action since late January. So here is a quick update on what’s been happening.
Top Performers:

Albert Baur, Newberry (SC) sr 1B (Neumann-Goretti)
  Albert was not selected in last June’s MLB draft, and went back for his senior college season. At this pace, he is making many scouts take notice. He has reached base safely in all 11 games thus far, with 11 of his 18 hits going for extra bases. During his four-year career, Albert has racked up 48 doubles and 16 home runs. Oh, and did I mention he hit for the cycle on Feb. 18 against Limestone College (SC). Baur went 5-for-5, with a walk, single, double, triple, 2 home runs, 5 runs scored and 7 RBI. Look for Albert to continue the recent trend of N-G Saints players getting drafted (Josh Ockimey, Mark Donato).  

Martin Nolasco, Mid-America Christian (OK) jr RHP (Edison)

  After two seasons at Junior College powerhouse Western Oklahoma State College, Martin has transferred to Mid-America Christian in Oklahoma City. With his team’s record at 6-4, Martin is already 3-0, winning a pair of starts and an opening day relief appearance. In 15.1 innings, he has allowed just 8 hits, while recording 15 strikeouts.

Kenny Koplove, Duke jr SS/RHP (Penn Charter)
  Pitched 2 scoreless innings in 12-7 win at California, Feb. 15: 0 H, 0 R, BB, 3 K (first pitching appearance since April 2013)

Eric Lewandowski, Gannon sr LF/DH (Lansdale Catholic)
  First 4 GP: .462 BA (6-13), .500 OBP, 4 RBI

Joey Ravert, La Salle jr 1B/RHP (Malvern Prep)
  Batting: 3-7, 2B, HR  ... Pitching: GS, 5 IP, ER, 3 K, Win

Jim Haley, Penn State soph SS (Bonner-Prendie)
  3 GP, .400 BA (6-15), 6 RBI, 3 R

Mike Fitzgerald, Northeastern soph RHP (Germantown Academy)
  2 APP, 3 H, 0 R, BB, 5 K
FEBRUARY HOME RUNS

* Albert Baur (1, 2, 3), Newberry (SC) sr 1B (Neumann-Goretti) 3-run HR in first inning of 20-7 win at Lincoln Memorial (TN), Feb. 14 ... hit for cycle, 5-5, 5 R, 7 RBI, 2B, 3B, 2 HR, BB in 20-5 rout of Limestone (SC), Feb. 18

* Devin McCann (1), Belhaven (MS) jr C (Cardinal O’Hara) 2-run HR, sac fly, 4 RBI in 14-4 win vs Tougaloo (MS), Feb. 11

* Joey Ravert (1), La Salle jr 1B/RHP (Malvern Prep) solo HR down RF line, 7-4 loss at Stetson (FL), Feb. 15

NOTABLE TRANSFERS

Devin McCann (Cardinal O’Hara) to Belhaven (MS), from Cumberland County College
Andrew Amaro (Penn Charter) to Tampa from Maryland
Burk Fitzpatrick (Episcopal Academy) to Delaware from Maine
Marcus Sistrun (La Salle HS) to The Lincoln University from Eastern
Cory Kreamer (Father Judge) to Rowan-Gloucester from Camden County College
Pat Vanderslice (Bonner-Prendie) to Saint Joseph’s from Temple
Jimmy Kerrigan (Neumann-Goretti) to VCU from Temple
Joe Kinee (Neumann-Goretti) to West Chester from Maine
Nick Bateman (Malvern Prep) to West Chester from Miami-Dade
Jonathon Motts (Lansdale Catholic) to West Chester from Lackawanna College
 

THE 10th ANNUAL COLLEGE LIST

Look for the listing of Hometown Philly players in the next few weeks. At last count, there are 167 players (45 freshmen) representing 91 colleges. Still looking for rosters from some local community colleges - note to coaches, players, etc: e-mail me a roster, or any info to rseidman@gmail.com if you want you or your guys to be included.