Randy's College List, 2006

Randy's Weekly Honors, '06

Randy Seidman is a constant at Washington games and this year is giving out college honors to Philly Guys playing college baseball. This is very cool! Randy graduated from Washington, which his two sons have also attended. Randy is an award-winning producer of televised sporting events and now works for CN8, in addition to doing free-lance work for major networks and The News Gleaner. 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 reports from 2002 .. 2003 .. 2004 .. and 2005.

Hometown Philly All-Star & All-Rookie Selections

Former Catholic, Inter-Ac and Public League players populated the rosters of teams from New England (Middlebury, VT, Amherst & Cambridge, MA & Kingston, RI) to the South (Milledgeville, GA & DeLand, FL) to the Midwest (Beloit, WI) to the other coast (Huntington Beach, CA) and back to Philly and the surrounding areas. In all, 159 players were on season opening rosters. Unfortunately, not that many finished on the season ending rosters, due to various reasons. There are probably some players who were inadvertently overlooked. However, most of the college baseball websites, big and small, were eyeballed for Philly guys. Another bummer was some schools, only a very few, didn't provide website stats, so for those players, sorry guys, so go get your sports information directors, or better yet, their computer-savvy younger assistants, to join the 21st century, maybe?

Player and Rookie of the Year, and the First-Team and Second-Team All-Stars appear below. In addition, postseason honors for player, pitcher and rookie of the year for each of the Catholic, Inter-Ac and Public Leagues, are included. This by no means was done in a scientific manner, rather by my unbiased, somewhat warped view of the world. But in reality, it's my way of getting some recognition for these guys they otherwise might not have received. Thanks to Ted for having a sense of humor with this, and if I really don't get a life, maybe season two could happen next year!

First-Team Hometown Philly All-Stars

1B - DAVE LEVINSON, Amherst sr (Haverford School)

.342 BA, .437 OBP Team record: 22-9-1, 8-3-1 conf 4-year starter (career: .342 BA, .430 OBP)

2B - TIM STEPHAN, Eastern U soph (Swenson Skills Center)

.298 BA, .404 OBP Team record: 9-25, 6-18 conf 2nd in PAC with 20 steals (in 25 games)

SS - BRIAN CAMPBELL, Widener jr (Cardinal O'Hara HS) Hometown Philly Player of the Year

.401 BA, .523 OBP Team rec: 25-13-1, 14-6-1 conf 1st Team all-conference at shortstop & pitcher

3B - JAMES JORDAN, Neumann College soph (Monsignor Bonner HS)

.345 BA, .454 OBP Team record: 10-19, 6-15 conf Led team: 22 RBI, 16 BB, .454 OBP, 11 SB

OF - TIM CARROLL, Alvernia soph (Conwell-Egan HS)

.379 BA, .473 OBP Team record: 30-13, 15-6 conf 6th best BA on team (Team BA: .374, led D-III), 1st Team All-PAC

OF - ANTHONY CAPELLA, Gwynedd-Mercy jr (Roman Catholic HS)

.317 BA, .386 OBP Team record: 31-15, 18-3 conf 7 triples (school season record), Honorable Mention All-PAC

OF - FRANK NUNAN, Temple soph (Monsignor Bonner HS)

.305 BA, .394 OBP Team record: 12-41, 6-19 conf 2-year starter (career: .333 BA, .423 OBP)

C - MATT FISCHER , Widener soph (Conwell-Egan HS)

.286 BA, .367 OBP Team rec: 25-13-1, 14-6-1 conf Finished season with 7-game hit streak (.375, 9-24)

DH - MARK SHIMROCK, Middlebury College fr (Germantown Academy)

.342 BA, .407 OBP Team record: 26-11, 9-3 conf 7th best BA on team (Team BA: .361, 2nd in D-III)

SP - MIKE ANTONINI, Georgia College & State jr (Cardinal O'Hara HS) Hometown Philly Pitcher of the Year

11-1, 2.93 ERA Team record: 53-12, 22-5 conf D-II 2nd-Team All-American, Phillies 41st round draft pick

SP - FRANK GAILEY, West Chester jr (Archbishop Carroll HS)

9-4, 3.50 ERA Team record: 39-20, 16-4 conf 1st Team All-PSAC 2nd straight year, 85 Ks, 3rd in PSAC
RP - PETE VERNON, William & Mary soph (Germantown Academy)

4-1, 3.96 ERA Team record: 23-29, 11-19 conf 32 appearances, 2nd in CAA

Second-Team Hometown Philly All-Stars

1B - KEVIN WARD, Bloomsburg fr (Bonner) .342 BA, 6 HR, 32 RBI Last 15 Games: .480 BA, 4 HR, 19 RBI

2B - DUANE WYSE, Lincoln U soph (West Catholic) .254 BA, .478 OBP, 25 SB (5th in Division III)

SS - GARY STRICKER, Kutztown sr (Conwell-Egan) .281 BA, 6 HR, 34 RBI .459 avg on season-ending 12-game hit streak

3B - MIKE PENNINGTON, DeSales fr (La Salle HS) Hometown Philly Rookie of the Year

.350 BA, .435 OBP Team record: 23-19, 10-8 conf Season ending 15-game hit streak, raised BA from .296 to .350

OF - CHRIS CORKERY, Gwynedd-Mercy soph (Roman) .304 BA, .405 OBP, 35 RBI (2nd on team), Honorable Mention All-PAC

OF - STAN ORZECHOWSKI, Gloucester County Coll. soph (North Catholic) .346 BA, .429 OBP, 51 R (led Hometown Philly players)

OF - CHRIS McINERNEY, Dickinson soph (Chestnut Hill Academy) .327 BA, .397 OBP, 5 triples (T-2nd Centennial Conf)

C - AARON GREENFIELD, Penn State sr (Penn Charter) .287 BA, 4 HR, 20 RBI, .475 Slug Pct (2nd on team)

DH - DAVID OMLOR, Albright sr (Carroll) .256 BA, .341 OBP, Hit 2 of team's 5 home runs this season

SP - JOE MATTEO, Lehigh soph (Germantown Academy) 8-3, 3.80 ERA, Patriot League tourney Co-MVP, 2nd-Team All-Patriot

SP - MATT DALEY, Gwynedd-Mercy jr (Roman) 6-2, 2.29 ERA, 1st No-Hitter in GM history (3/25 vs Eastern), 1st-Team All-PAC

RP - KYLE REYNOLDS, Gwynedd-Mercy soph (O'Hara) 2.35 ERA, 8 Saves (Broke his own school season record set in 2005)

Honorable Mention Hometown Philly All-Stars

1B - RYAN McMAHON, Gwynedd-Mercy sr (Bonner) .323 BA, .416 OBP, season ending 6-game hit streak (.409)

2B - PAT RILEY, Temple fr (La Salle HS) 49 Games, 47 Starts, (Both T-1st on team among freshmen-Jamie Abercrombie)

SS - MATT CATANIA, Dickinson fr (O'Hara) .252 BA, .366 OBP, led team with 20 BB, 8 HBP, 5 SF

3B - DAN WILLIAMS, Pittsburgh soph (Episcopal) .273 BA, .401 OBP, 49 games (all stsrts), 28 BB, team-high 10 HBP

OF - VINCE CURTIS, Lincoln U jr (Overbrook) .348 BA, .434 OBP, D-III Independents Honorable Mention selection

OF - BRIAN MORGAN, Penn State Abington soph (Washington) .368 BA, .417 OBP, HR (inside-the-park)

OF - BRANDON WATSON, Elizabethtown soph (Central) .338 BA, .389 OBP, 49 Games, .986 Fielding Pct (1 error)

C - DALE CURRY, Gloucester County College soph (Judge) 3 HR, 9 RBI - JR College D-III Tournament (lost title game)

DH - JOSE MEDINA, Elizabethtown jr (Dougherty) .265 BA, .390 OBP, Last 8 plate app: 4 hits, 1 walk

SP - DAN WATERS, La Salle jr (La Salle HS) 4-6, 2.79 ERA, 90 Ks this season, 2nd highest in a single year at LaSalle.

SP - BRIAN CAMPBELL, Widener jr (O'Hara) 5-1, 3.28 ERA Regular season: 5-0, 1.88 ERA HP Player of the Year

RP - MICHAEL GIBBS, Virginia Commonwealth sr (Roxborough) 33 K, 30 IP, Colorado's 17th round pick, 2006 MLB draft

All-Rookie Hometown Philly All-Stars

1B - KEVIN WARD, Bloomsburg (Bonner) 6 HR (T-1st on team), 2-Time Hometown Philly Rookie of the Week

1B - COLIN McHALE, Widener (Carroll) 33 Games, 23 Starts, 10 HBP (T-1st on Team)

2B - PAT RILEY, Temple (La Salle HS) Hometown Philly Honorable Mention All Star

2B - DOUG EIZEN, Geo. Washington (Haverford School) .232 BA, .344 OBP, 31 Games

SS - MATT CATANIA, Dickinson (O'Hara) Hometown Philly Honorable Mention All Star

SS - BRANDON CUFF, Lincoln U (Germantown) .329 BA, .382 OBP, 6 Multi-Hit games

3B - MIKE PENNINGTON, DeSales (La Salle HS) Hometown Philly Rookie of the Year & Second-Team All Star

3B - ANDREW REYNOLDS, Eastern (Central) .397 BA, .493 OBP, 19 games

3B - TYLER STAMONE, Holy Cross (Germantown Academy) .285 BA, .348 OBP, Patriot League Rookie of the Year

OF - SEAN BARKSDALE, Gloucester County College (O'Hara) .298 BA, .384 OBP, 45 RBI in 42 Games

OF - JOE ROSATI, Villanova (Episcopal) .259 BA, .377 OBP, 40 Games (Most by a Nova freshman)

OF - TIM HOBAN, Gwynedd-Mercy (Roman) 41 Games, 29 Starts, 9-9 in Stolen Bases

OF - MATT BURNS, La Salle (Conwell-Egan) 23 Games, 3 OF Assists, 1 error in 25 chances

OF - RYAN NANNI, Rhode Island (Penn Charter) .267 BA, .313 OBP

C - NICK DiENNO, Gwynedd-Mercy (Ryan) .308 BA, .407 OBP, 2 HR (vs. Misericordia & Arcadia)

C - BRANDON O'MALLEY, Philadelphia U (Northeast) 31 Games, 2 HR (1 Grand Slam), 8 RBI

DH - MARK SHIMROCK, Middlebury (Germantown Acad) .342 BA, .407 OBP, Hometown Philly 1st-Team All Star

DH - LENNY DEL GRIPPO, Temple (Kennedy-Kenrick) .248 BA, 3 HR, 25 RBI (2 HR, 6 RBI - 5/7 at Xavier)

SP - JOSH RICKARDS, Marist (O'Hara) 3-1, 4.11 ERA (10 starts: 3.45 ERA, 1 CG) Hometown Philly Rookie Pitcher of the Year

SP - JOSH EIDELL, Villanova (Kennedy-Kenrick) Conference wins at home vs Pittsburgh & Cincinnati

RP - CHRISTOPHER DAVID, Kutztown (Conwell-Egan) 2-0, 3.54 ERA, 11 Games, 1 Start

RP - PAT RIDER, Gwynedd-Mercy (La Salle HS) 1-0, 4.42 ERA, 20 Games

Hometown Philly Alumni Awards

CATHOLIC LEAGUE PLAYER OF THE YEAR: BRIAN CAMPBELL, Widener jr (O'Hara)

CATHOLIC LEAGUE PITCHER OF THE YEAR: MIKE ANTONINI, Georgia College & State jr (O'Hara HS)

CATHOLIC LEAGUE ROOKIE OF THE YEAR: MIKE PENNINGTON, DeSales (La Salle HS)
INTER/AC LEAGUE PLAYER OF THE YEAR: DAVE LEVINSON, Amherst sr (Haverford School)

INTER/AC LEAGUE PITCHER OF THE YEAR: JOE MATTEO, Lehigh soph (Germantown Academy)

INTER/AC LEAGUE ROOKIE OF THE YEAR: MARK SHIMROCK, Middlebury (Germantown Acad)
PUBLIC LEAGUE PLAYER OF THE YEAR: BRANDON WATSON, Elizabethtown soph (Central)

PUBLIC LEAGUE PITCHER OF THE YEAR: MICHAEL GIBBS, Virginia Commonwealth sr (Roxborough)

PUBLIC LEAGUE ROOKIE OF THE YEAR: ANDREW REYNOLDS, Eastern (Central)

Hometown Philly Update (June 8, 2006)

Two players from the Hometown Philly roster were selected in the 2006 Major League First-Year Player Draft, one from the Public League and one from the Catholic League. (Also drafted was ex-Carroll RHP Brandon Gribbin, who has been inactive since Jan. '05 after blowing out his elbow and undergoing Tommy John surgery. He attends Golden West (Calif.) CC.

2006 MAJOR LEAGUE DRAFTEE

MICHAEL GIBBS

VIRGINIA COMMONWEALTH UNIVERSITY (ROXBOROUGH)

6'6" 230 lbs SENIOR RHP PHILADELPHIA, PA

The Colorado Rockies selected Michael Gibbs in the 17th round. Gibbs, a 6'6" righthanded relief pitcher, recently completed his collegiate career at Virginia Commonwealth University. Michael graduated from Roxborough High School, and was a 3-time All-City selection from 2000-2002. As a senior at VCU, Gibbs had a 2.70 ERA, with 2 saves. In 30 innings, he struck out 33, while allowing 23 hits and 17 walks. Michael did not allow an earned run in 12 of his 19 games. He made only one start, and what a spot it was. Needing a win to advance to the CAA championship game against UNC-Wilmington, Michael got the starting nod, after 18 appearances out of the bullpen. What made the start even that more unusual, was the fact that Gibbs was used in relief just hours earlier. He pitched the final two scoreless innings of a 6-1 win, eliminating top-seeded James Madison. That game was suspended by stormy weather in the first inning at 11 pm the previous night. With the Rams playing their fifth game in four days, coach Paul Keyes asked Michael to start and give him a couple of innings. He allowed one run in two innings, and exited the game with a 3-1 lead. VCU went on to win 14-7, and advanced, and lost, to UNCW the following day for the CAA title and automatic NCAA berth. In VCU's first 44 games, Michael pitched in just 10 games. However, over the last 14 contests, he pitched 9 times.

(Gibbs' coach at Roxborough was Cliff Hubbard, who is retiring from the School District of Philadelphia after 46 years.)

2006 MAJOR LEAGUE DRAFTEE

MICHAEL ANTONINI

GEORGIA COLLEGE & STATE UNIV. (CARDINAL O' HARA)

6'0" 200 lbs JUNIOR LHP ASTON, PA

Hometown product Michael Antonini has a chance to play for his hometown team. The Phillies selected him in the 41st round of the 50-round draft. The junior lefty had a successful season. He finished with an 11-1 record and a 2.93 ERA in 16 games. He was the team co-leader in wins, and led the staff in starts (15), innings (101.1), and strikeouts (63). He showed great control, walking just 20 (1.8 per 9 innings). Coached by a Philly product, Chris Calciano (Eastern U, Lamberton HS), Michael was selected as a D-2 Second Team All-American by the American Baseball Coaches Association. Antonini will have a familiar face with him in the Phillies system, as they selected his teammate Michael Deveaux, eight rounds earlier. Deveaux was a Second Team All-American selection for the second consecutive year. He is a 6'3" shortstop from Statesboro, GA, and hit .347 this season, with 10 HR and 78 RBI in 65 games. The pair helped the Bobcats win their first ever Peach Belt Conference Championship and reach the NCAA Tournament for the first time since 2002 while posting a 53-12 overall record and 22-5 league mark. GCSU finished tied for 7th in the final polls with West Chester. As a high school senior in 2003, Antonini was an All-Catholic and All-City honoree at O'Hara.

Coming Next Week

Now that the final three Hometown Philly member schools have been eliminated from the postseason, Player and Rookie of the Year selections, along with First and Second Team All-Stars will be announced next week. Two weeks from now, the final stats will be posted from the 158 participants in the inaugural season of the Hometown Philly players. By the way, the three teams eliminated were West Chester, Stetson and Lehigh. West Chester (Frank Gailey, Archbishop Carroll) reached the Division 2 World Series for the first time ever. The Golden Rams finished with a 39-20 record, setting the school record for the most wins in a single season. Stetson (Will Romanowicz, Malvern Prep) went 0-2 in the NCAA Atlanta Regional, losing to Georgia Tech and Michigan. Lehigh (Joe Matteo and Kevin Gordon, both from Germantown Academy) played in the Charlottesville, VA regional, and lost to Virginia and Evansville. The Mountain Hawks won the Patriot League regular season and tournament championships, and made their first ever NCAA regional appearance.

Hometown Philly's Baseball Players of the Week
for week ending May 28, 2006

WILL ROMANOWICZ

STETSON UNIVERSITY (DeLAND, FL) 6'1" 185 lbs
MALVERN PREP

SOPHOMORE RHP - WEST CHESTER, PA

Will Romanowicz waited for just the right time to catch people's attention. Appearing in only 12 of Stetson's first 52 games, who could have thought he would be the starting pitcher with a chance to win his conference tournament, and automatic NCAA bid? Two weeks ago, Will recorded his first career win (vs South Florida). Then, with Stetson steamrolling through the Atlantic Sun Conference Championships, he tossed a complete-game 6-2 victory over East Tennessee State in the clincher. He was in control throughout (95 pitches: 20 balls, 75 strikes, 0 BB). Will's complete-game performance was just the second for Stetson this season, and he was named to the all-tournament team. The Hatters (38-22) won the A-Sun title for the second straight year and for the sixth time overall....Fun Fact "The Glad Hatter" teammate Chris Johnson (Ft. Myers, FL) has reached base safely for 45 straight games by hit or walk.

Will's sophomore season breakdowns:

First 12 Games 0-3, 5.72 ERA, 28.1 IP, 34 H, 18 ER, 9 BB, 17 K
Last 2 Games 2-0, 2.30 ERA, 15.2 IP, 13 H, 4 ER, 1 BB, 5 K
Season-14 GP: 2-3, 4.50 ERA, 44.0 IP, 47 H, 22 ER, 10 BB, 22 K

Honorable Mention:

Dale Curry, Gloucester County College soph (Judge) helped lead defending national champion GCC to the Junior College title game. The lost 4-2, to Eastfield (Mesquite, TX), for the championship of the Junior College Division III Baseball Tournament in Glens Falls, NY. In 5 games, Dale collected one double and 3 HR (including a slam), and knocked in 9 runs. His slugging pct was .681. GCC had won five national championships in the last 15 years.

Stan Orzechowski, Gloucester County College soph (North Catholic) went 3-5, run, RBI, as GCC opened defense of their championship, with an 11-8 win against Ridgewater (MN). Four games later, in the title game, Stan went 1-4, run, RBI, double, walk in a 4-2 losing effort to the champion Eastfield Harvesters (TX).
Joe Matteo, Lehigh soph (Germantown Academy) continued his torrid stretch of pitching. He earned the win in a NCAA tune-up game against Princeton (6 IP, 1 ER, 0 BB, 3 K). His season record improves to 8-3. (Last 7 games: 6-0, 2.66 ERA)
Frank Gailey, West Chester jr (Carroll) opening round of D-II World Series, he had a 2-0 lead with 2 outs and nobody on in the 8th, before giving up 2 runs (one earned). Golden Rams lost in 12 innings to Montevallo, 3-2.

Frank�s line:7.2 IP, 7 H, 2 R, 1 ER,1 BB, 6 K
Michael Gibbs, VCU sr (Roxborough) no decision in 1st start of season as VCU�s win puts them in CAA title game. They lost in championship game as UNC Wilmington had a three-run rally in the bottom of the ninth to win, 7-6.

Hometown Philly's Baseball Rookie of the Week
for week ending May 28, 2006
DOUG EIZEN

GEORGE WASHINGTON U (HAVERFORD SCHOOL) 6'2" 175 lbs
FRESHMAN IF - PHILADELPHIA, PA

Doug Eizen, George Washington U (Haverford School) played a key role in a 6-5 win in 17 innings, against top-seeded Rhode Island in the Atlantic 10 Baseball Championships. It was the longest game in the 27-year history of the A-10 tourney, and also is the longest game in GW history. Eizen entered the game with the Colonials trailing 5-1, in the 7th inning. He drew a walk in a pinch hit appearance, that helped lead to a run, cutting the lead to 5-2. The Colonials scored in the 8th, and trailed 5-3. With one out in the top of the 9th, Eizen, a right-handed batter, singled down the right-field line. His day was over, as a pinch-runner entered, and eventually scored, as GW tied the game at 5. They played until the 17th, when sophomore leftfielder Charlie Kruer (Old Bridge, NJ) homered to win the game. GW had knocked out the Nos. 4, 3 and 1 seeds in consecutive contests at the tournament. Seeking to eliminate its fourth team for the fourth straight game, GWU saw its record-setting run come to an end with a 9-2 loss to second-seeded St. Bonaventure.

Hometown Philly Win Leaders (thru May 28)

11 - Michael Antonini, GA College & State jr (O'Hara)

9 - Frank Gailey, West Chester jr (Carroll)

8 - Joe Matteo, Lehigh soph (Germantown Academy)

6 - Matt Daley, Gwynedd-Mercy jr (Roman)

Hometown Philly Strikeout Leaders (thru May 28)

90 - Dan Waters, LaSalle jr (LaSalle HS)

84 - Frank Gailey, West Chester jr (Carroll)

74 - Scott Beard, Elizabethtown sr (LaSalle HS)

67 - Bill Loskiewictz, Kutztown sr (Neumann-Goretti)

Previous Winners:
Co-Player (May 21) FRANK GAILEY, West Chester (Carroll)

Co-Player (May 21) GARY STRICKER, Kutztown (Conwell-Egan)
Player (May 14) JOE MATTEO - Lehigh (Germantown Academy)
Player (May 7) ANTHONY CAPELLA - Gwynedd-Mercy (Roman)
Player (April 30) JOE MATTEO - Lehigh (Germantown Academy)
Player (April 23) AARON GREENFIELD - Penn State (Penn Charter)
Player (April 16) PETE VERNON - William & Mary (Germantown Academy)
Player (April 9) FRANK GAILEY - West Chester (Carroll)
Player (April 2) GARY STRICKER - Kutztown (Conwell-Egan)
Player (March 26) MATT DALEY - Gwynedd-Mercy (Roman)
Player (March 19) ANTHONY CAPELLA - Gwynedd-Mercy (Roman)
Player (March 12) BRIAN CAMPBELL - Widener (O'Hara)
Player (March 5) FRANK NUNAN - Temple (Bonner)

Rookie (May 21) MARK SHIMROCK - Middlebury College (Germantown Academy)
Rookie (May 14) CARMEN DEL MASTRO - Temple (Roman)
Rookie (May 7) JOSH RICKARDS- Marist (O'Hara)
Rookie (April 30) KEVIN WARD - Bloomsburg (Bonner)
Rookie (April 23) KEVIN WARD - Bloomsburg (Bonner)
Rookie (April 16) JOE ROSATI - Villanova (Episcopal)
Rookie (April 9) MIKE PENNINGTON - DeSales (La Salle HS)
Rookie (April 2) BRANDON CUFF - Lincoln U (Germantown)
Rookie (March 26) MATT CATANIA - Dickinson (O'Hara)
Rookie (March 19) BRANDON O'MALLEY - Philadelphia U (Northeast)
Rookie (March 12) TYLER STAMPONE - Holy Cross (Germantown Academy)
Rookie (March 5) ANDREW REYNOLDS - Eastern U (Central)

Hometown Philly's Baseball Players of the Week
for week ending May 21, 2006
FRANK GAILEY, West Chester and GARY STRICKER. Kutztown
For the first time season, there are co-players of the week. Frank Gailey was chosen for his two wins in three days, sending West Chester to their first-ever College World Series. Kutztown lost to West Chester in the regional final, despite a heroic effort from Gary Stricker during the tournament.

FRANK GAILEY

WEST CHESTER (CARROLL) 5'11" 185 lbs
JUNIOR LEFT-HANDED PITCHER - PHILADELPHIA, PA

Frank turned in a complete-game effort in a 9-5 win against Shepherd University in the opening round of the NCAA Division II North Atlantic Regional in Institute, WV. Gailey went the distance for the 7th time this season, and for the 13th time in his career.

In the clincher on Sunday, Frank earned another win, throwing 8 innings, allowing 3 earned runs, and striking out 11 in West Chester�s 14-3 romp over Kutztown. On the season, Gailey is 9-3 with a 3.23 ERA. With one more win, he can equal the school�s single-season record with 10 victories.

The Golden Rams captured their first North Atlantic Region Championship, and advanced to the NCAA D-2 College World Series for the first time in school history. West Chester will be one of eight teams vying for the National title in Montgomery, Alabama. Their first game will be Saturday against Montevallo (Alaska). Game time: 6:33pm.

GARY STRICKER

KUTZTOWN (CONWELL-EGAN) 5'11" 185 lbs
SENIOR SHORTSTOP - CROYDON, PA

Named player of the week for the second time this season, Gary Stricker stepped up big-time in the NCAA Division II North Atlantic Regional at West Virginia State. Although West Chester eliminated Kutztown, Stricker had quite a tournament. He hit safely in all 6 games with a .450 average (9-20). He clubbed 3 homers, giving him 6 for the season. Stricker had 10 RBI, scored 7 runs, and had an other-worldly 1.000 slugging pct. He played well in the field, taking part in 5 of the Golden Bears' 6 double plays turned against Ohio Valley in a 7-0 opening round win. Gary finished the season with a 12-game hit streak. Below are some breakdowns:

12-Game Hit Streak  .459, 3 HR, 14 RBI, 17 H
Season (56 games)    .281, 6 HR, 34 RBI, 43 H
First 39 Games         .210, 2 HR, 18 RBI, 22 H
Last 17 Games         .438, 4 HR, 16 RBI, 21 H

Honorable Mention:

Will Romanowicz, Stetson soph (Malvern) first career victory, 9-2, against South Florida: 6.2 IP, 6 H, 2 ER, 1 BB, 3 K. Hatters season record: 34-22, 16-14 Atlantic Sun Conference. Next up: A-Sun Tourney (Stetson won it in 2005).

Dan Waters, LaSalle jr (LaSalle HS) Earned 4th win of season, beating Temple, 12-2...7 IP, 4 H, 0 ER, 2 BB, 8 K.

Dan has 90 strikeouts this season, the second highest in a single year at LaSalle.

Bill Loskiewictz, Kutztown sr (Neumann-Goretti) Pitched in 3 games of NCAA regional, earning the win against then 5th-ranked West Virginia State. In that game, Bill went 4.2 IP in relief. Season: 5-3, 4.18 ERA, 64.2 IP, 67 K

Sean Grieve, William & Mary soph (Germantown Academy)

Started season finale against Georgia State: 6 IP, 4 H, 1 ER, 3 BB, 4 K, Win

Hometown Philly's Baseball Rookie of the Week
for week ending May 21, 2006
MARK SHIMROCK

MIDDLEBURY COLLEGE (GERMANTOWN ACADEMY) 6'4" 210 lbs
FRESHMAN 1B/DH - LANSDALE, PA

The preceding week, this Vermont-based school won their first-ever New England Small College Athletic Conference (NESCAC) championship, and earned the automatic NCAA Tournament bid. The Panthers were eliminated after four games in the NCAAs. Mark hit safely in those games, batting .353 (6-17), with a double and 3 RBI. For the season, he hit .342, but that was only 7th best on a team that had a collective .361 average, which ranked 5th in the nation in the latest stats. Middlebury won a team record 26 games, including its first two wins in NCAA Tournament history.

Honorable Mention:

Christopher David, Kutztown (Conwell-Egan) pitched twice against West Chester in the NCAA Division II North Atlantic Regionals. On Thursday, he struck out the only batter he faced. In the deciding game on Sunday, Chris relieved in the 3rd inning, trailing 3-0. He was able to get out of a two-on, two-out situation, and kept the game close for the next three innings. Kutztown could not take advantage offensively, and West Chester exploded for 10 runs in the last 4 innings, to win going away, 14-3, and advance to the D-2 World Series.

Carmen Del Mastro, Temple (Roman) went 3-for-10, with a run and a pair of sac bunts in Temple's series against LaSalle. Hit .368 over last two weeks, to finish season with a .238 average.

John Coyle, Temple (O'Hara) came in as a pinch hitter in season finale against LaSalle and hit a 3-run double to right-center. It was part of a 6-run 8th inning.

Home Runs Last Week:
Gary Stricker (4, 5, 6), Kutztown (Conwell-Egan)
Hometown Philly Special of the Week: FINAL WORD ON ADOPTED OUT-OF-REGION TEAM

West Chester advanced to the final eight teams in the D-2 World Series. They were almost joined by Georgia College & State University. Chris Calciano's Bobcats reached the South Atlantic Regional Tournament championship game, before bowing to Francis Marion University (SC). GCSU finished with a 53-12 record, and were ranked 7th in the latest polls (dropped from #2). Michael Antonini, a junior LHP from Cardinal O'Hara, finished with an 11-1 record and a 2.93 ERA in 16 appearances. Michael may be on some team's wish list in the upcoming Major League Baseball Draft in June. We'll keep you posted.

Hometown Philly Home Run Leaders (thru May 21)

6 - Kevin Ward, Bloomsburg fr (Bonner)

6 - Gary Stricker, Kutztown sr (Conwell-Egan)

4 - Jim Gillin, Villanova jr (Carroll)

Hometown Philly Current Hit Streak Leaders (thru May 21)

15 - Mike Pennington, DeSales fr (LaSalle HS)

12 - Gary Stricker, Kutztown sr (Conwell-Egan)

8 - Frank Nunan, Temple soph (Bonner)

Hometown Philly On-Base Pct Leaders (thru May 21)

.523 - Brian Campbell, Widener jr (O'Hara)

.492 - Andrew Reynolds, Eastern fr (Central)

.478 - Duane Wyse, Lincoln U soph (West Catholic)

Previous Winners:
Player (May 14) JOE MATTEO - Lehigh (Germantown Academy)
Player (May 7) ANTHONY CAPELLA - Gwynedd-Mercy (Roman)
Player (April 30) JOE MATTEO - Lehigh (Germantown Academy)
Player (April 23) AARON GREENFIELD - Penn State (Penn Charter)
Player (April 16) PETE VERNON - William & Mary (Germantown Academy)
Player (April 9) FRANK GAILEY - West Chester (Carroll)
Player (April 2) GARY STRICKER - Kutztown (Conwell-Egan)
Player (March 26) MATT DALEY - Gwynedd-Mercy (Roman)
Player (March 19) ANTHONY CAPELLA - Gwynedd-Mercy (Roman)
Player (March 12) BRIAN CAMPBELL - Widener (O'Hara)
Player (March 5) FRANK NUNAN - Temple (Bonner)

Rookie (May 14) CARMEN DEL MASTRO - Temple (Roman)
Rookie (May 7) JOSH RICKARDS- Marist (O'Hara)
Rookie (April 30) KEVIN WARD - Bloomsburg (Bonner)
Rookie (April 23) KEVIN WARD - Bloomsburg (Bonner)
Rookie (April 16) JOE ROSATI - Villanova (Episcopal)
Rookie (April 9) MIKE PENNINGTON - DeSales (La Salle HS)
Rookie (April 2) BRANDON CUFF - Lincoln U (Germantown)
Rookie (March 26) MATT CATANIA - Dickinson (O'Hara)
Rookie (March 19) BRANDON O'MALLEY - Philadelphia U (Northeast)
Rookie (March 12) TYLER STAMPONE - Holy Cross (Germantown Academy)
Rookie (March 5) ANDREW REYNOLDS - Eastern U (Central)

Hometown Philly's Baseball Player of the Week
for week ending May 14, 2006
JOE MATTEO
LEHIGH (GERMANTOWN ACADEMY) 6'1" 185 lbs
SOPHOMORE PITCHER - FORT WASHINGTON, PA
For the second time in three weeks, Lehigh's Joe Matteo was named Hometown Philly's Baseball Player of the Week. The soph righthander pitched a complete game five-hit shutout against Bucknell, as Lehigh won their first-ever Patriot League championship. Head coach Sean Leary, in his 11th season, will guide the Mountain Hawks in their first NCAA tournament appearance in school history.

In the championship clincher, Joe recorded 7 strikeouts and didn't walk a batter, en route to his 7th win, which is second best in the league. Navy's Mitch Harris, a super soph from Mt. Holly, NC, led the Patriot League with 10 wins and 113 strikeouts. Matteo has been riding a hot streak, and is receiving notice for his accomplishments. Among his recent awards are All-Patriot League Second Team, College Baseball Foundation National Honor Roll, and Patriot League Tournament co-MVP (along with teammate/senior pitcher Kyle Collina).

The Germantown Academy graduate has been aided by splendid defense in this championship season, and has come to rely on his middle infielders. Lehigh has been among league leaders in double plays turned. Joe's turnaround this season - First 7 games: 2-3, 5.34 ERA...Last 6 games: 5-0, 2.83 ERA...Last 3 games: 3-0, 0.78 ERA...Season: 7-3, 3.93 ERA.

Lehigh will play Ivy League champion Princeton in a home-and-home two-game series on May 27-28, in preparation for the NCAA Tournament. Specifics will be announced shortly concerning the NCAA Regionals which get underway on June 2.

Honorable Mention:

Aaron Greenfield, Penn State sr (Penn Charter) went on an offensive tear, hitting in all 5 games last week: .647 avg (11-17), double, HR (4th of season), 3 runs, 3 walks, 2 RBI. Greenfield's first 15 games: .118, 1 HR, 5 RBI, 4 hits...last 19 games: .434, 3 HR, 13 RBI, 23 hits.
Tom Dolan, Temple soph (Ryan) As left fielder: hit safely in 3 games, as starting pitcher: allowed just 3 hits 7 innings and left with 5-3 lead (Owls lost to St. Bona 6-5)
John Reifsnyder, LaSalle sr (LaSalle HS) 2 scoreless relief appearances: 3.2 IP, 1 H, 0 R, 1 BB, 3 K (24 app. this season)

Pete Vernon, William & Mary soph (Germantown Academy) pitched 2.1 shutout innings in middle relief as the Tribe beat Sacred Heart. Pete picked up the win, improving his record to 4-1. His 29 appearances leads the CAA.

Hometown Philly's Baseball Rookie of the Week
for week ending May 14, 2006
CARMEN DEL MASTRO

TEMPLE (ROMAN CATHOLIC) 5'11" 150 lbs
FRESHMAN 2B - PHILADELPHIA, PA

Speedy infielder Carmen Del Mastro has had to be patient for playing time in his freshman season under Temple rookie head coach Rob Valli. Prior to last weekend's series against St. Bonaventure, Del Mastro had appeared in just 18 of the Owls' first 47 games. However, Carmen got some playing time and took advantage of it, hitting safely in each of the three games against the Bonnies. After stroking a pinch hit single to left in the series opener, he got the start in the next two games. He legged out an infield single in the middle game. In the series finale, Carmen went 2-for-3, driving in a run with a single down the left-field line in Temple's 5-run fifth inning. In the field, Del Mastro handled all 8 chances that came his way. The Owls conclude their season with a 3-game series at home versus LaSalle.

Honorable Mention:

Mark Shimrock, Middlebury College (Germantown Academy) The Vermont-based school won their first-ever New England Small College Athletic Conference (NESCAC) championship. Shimrock started at DH, and delivered a key single in the third inning as Middlebury took the lead for good, and then coasted against Tufts, 8-1, to win the championship, and automatic NCAA Tournament bid.

Joe Rosati, Villanova (Episcopal) hit safely in all 3 games at Louisville. In the series finale, he had an RBI double, and scored two runs. Entered the starting lineup midway thru the season, and became a fixture in left field.

Home Runs Last Week:
Aaron Greenfield (4), Penn State sr, Penn Charter. Solo blast over the LF fence at home vs Michigan, May 13
Jim Gillin (4), Villanova, Carroll. Solo shot in the 9th inning of a 4-3 loss at Louisville, May 12

Hometown Philly Special of the Week: THE PHILLY CONNECTION DOWN IN GEORGIA

Georgia College & State University�s Chris Calciano has been named the Peach Belt Conference Baseball Coach of the Year. Calciano, now in only his second year as GCSU�s head coach, guided the Bobcats to their first ever Peach Belt Conference Regular Season Championship with a 22-5 league mark and 46-8 overall record while earning the top spot in the national rankings for eight weeks this season. Calciano played at Lamberton High and Eastern University, and was a former Drexel assistant and head coach at West Chester.

Michael Antonini, a junior from Cardinal O'Hara, was named to the All-Conference team. The junior lefty from Aston, PA, went 10-1 in 13 appearances with a 2.51 ERA in the regular season. The Bobcats are currently #2 in the Division II polls. (Mike was the winning pitcher in GCSU's NCAA Tournament opener on May 18th, to improve his record to 11-1.)

Hometown Philly Doubles Leaders (thru May 14)

11 - Anthony Capella, Gwynedd-Mercy jr (Roman)

10 - Brian Campbell, Widener jr (O'Hara)

10 - Paul Cashin, Kutztown jr, Bonner

Hometown Philly Triples Leaders (thru May 14)

7 - Anthony Capella, Gwynedd-Mercy jr (Roman)

5 - Christopher McInerney, Dickinson soph (Chestnut Hill Academy)

5 - Stan Orzechowski, Gloucester County College soph (North Catholic)

Hometown Philly Current Hit Streak Leaders (thru May 14)

15 - Mike Pennington, DeSales fr (LaSalle HS)

8 - Frank Nunan, Temple soph (Bonner)

7 - Matt Fischer, Widener soph (Conwell-Egan)

Previous Winners:
Player (May 7) ANTHONY CAPELLA - Gwynedd-Mercy (Roman)
Player (April 30) JOE MATTEO - Lehigh (Germantown Academy)
Player (April 23) AARON GREENFIELD - Penn State (Penn Charter)
Player (April 16) PETE VERNON - William & Mary (Germantown Academy)
Player (April 9) FRANK GAILEY - West Chester (Carroll)
Player (April 2) GARY STRICKER - Kutztown (Conwell-Egan)
Player (March 26) MATT DALEY - Gwynedd-Mercy (Roman)
Player (March 19) ANTHONY CAPELLA - Gwynedd-Mercy (Roman)
Player (March 12) BRIAN CAMPBELL - Widener (O'Hara)
Player (March 5) FRANK NUNAN - Temple (Bonner)

Rookie (May 7) JOSH RICKARDS- Marist (O'Hara)
Rookie (April 30) KEVIN WARD - Bloomsburg (Bonner)
Rookie (April 23) KEVIN WARD - Bloomsburg (Bonner)
Rookie (April 16) JOE ROSATI - Villanova (Episcopal)
Rookie (April 9) MIKE PENNINGTON - DeSales (La Salle HS)
Rookie (April 2) BRANDON CUFF - Lincoln U (Germantown)
Rookie (March 26) MATT CATANIA - Dickinson (O'Hara)
Rookie (March 19) BRANDON O'MALLEY - Philadelphia U (Northeast)
Rookie (March 12) TYLER STAMPONE - Holy Cross (Germantown Academy)
Rookie (March 5) ANDREW REYNOLDS - Eastern U (Central)

Hometown Philly's Baseball Player of the Week
for week ending May 7, 2006
ANTHONY CAPELLA
GWYNEDD-MERCY (ROMAN CATHOLIC) 6'0" 190 lbs
JUNIOR OUTFIELDER - PHILADELPHIA, PA

Although they lost to Alvernia for the 2006 Pennsylvania Athletic Conference championship, Gwynedd-Mercy had a successful season. They finished with a 31-13 record, and twice staved off elimination in the championships. The Griffins posted their 200th all-time win in Saturday night�s 12-4 elimination win against Arcadia. Junior sparkplug Anthony Capella, was a big part of their accomplishments. As either the leadoff batter or 3-hole hitter, he consistently jump-started the offense all season. In five games last week, Anthony hit .476 (10-21), with 9 runs, 3 RBI, 4 doubles, 2 steals, and helped Gwynedd-Mercy defeat Wesley College and Arcadia University to advance to the championship game.

Season totals (39 games): .325 avg - .392 OB% - 51 hits - 42 runs - 32 RBI - 11 doubles - 7 triples - 1 HR - 11 stolen bases

Recently selected to the All-Conference Honorable Mention list, Anthony set a school single-season record with seven triples, and led the team with 19 extra-base hits.

Honorable Mention:

Brandon Watson, Elizabethtown soph (Central) hit in every game of Commonwealth Conference championship, as Elizabethtown captures the crown and clinches NCAA Tournament berth. For the week .381 (8-21), 5 R, 4 RBI
Tim Carroll, Alvernia soph (Conwell-Egan) leadoff catalyst for 2006 PAC champs, scored at least 1 run in last 8 games (12 total). PAC Tourney stats (3 games): .308 (4-13), 5 R, RBI, SB, 2B, 2 HP, 2 SAC (season: 33 G, .373, 44 H, 40 R, 12 SB)
Bill Loskiewictz, Kutztown sr (Neumann-Goretti) got the win against Slippery Rock, as Kutztown advanced to the winners-bracket final of the PSAC Championship. (vs The Rock: 7 IP, 4 H, 1 ER, 3, BB, 7 K - season: 4-3, 4.21 ERA, 62 K, 57 IP)

Gary Stricker, Kutztown sr (Conwell-Egan) played a solid shortstop and hit safely in all 4 PSAC Tourney games for the champion Golden Bears: .462 (6-13), 3 R, 2 RBI, 2 2B, 2 BB, SB. Played 50 of 52 games this season (46 starts).
Ken Grant, Siena sr (O�Hara) 6-hit shutout at Marist on Sunday. He had 5 strikeouts in the 6-0 win, and stranded 10 runners. (1st half season: 0-4, 8.42 ERA, 2nd half: 3-1, 3.12 ERA, 4 CG in 5 starts)
Frank Gailey, West Chester jr (Carroll) Complete-game win helped keep Golden Rams alive in the 2006 PSAC Championships (lost final to Kutztown). Also had 2 scoreless relief appearances in the tournament. (season: 7-3, 3.24 ERA)
Dan Williams, Pittsburgh soph (Episcopal) .381 (8-21), 8 R, 6 RBI, 3 multi-hit games (season: .273 AVG, .397 OB%)
Lee McInerney, Gwynedd-Mercy soph (Roman) earned a save, pitching 3.2 scoreless relief innings in 4-0 win vs. Wesley in PAC Tournament. 3.2 IP, 2 H, 0 R, 0 BB, 3 K (season: 17.1 IP, 1 BB, 17 K)

Hometown Philly's Baseball Rookie of the Week
for week ending May 7, 2006
JOSH RICKARDS

MARIST (CARDINAL O'HARA) 5'10" 170 lbs
FRESHMAN LHP - GLENOLDEN, PA

Josh improved to 3-0 on the season with an 8-inning, 1-run outing on Sunday. He shut down visiting Siena in the 13-2 victory (8 IP, 4 H, 1 ER, 2 BB, 3 K). It's been a tale of two seasons in Poughkeepsie, New York, for the freshman southpaw. Rickards, a two-time First-Team All-Catholic League selection, started the season in the Marist bullpen. Once he was moved to the Red Foxes' starting rotation, his season turned around, as did his team. Here are some breakdowns:

IN THE PEN: 1-0, 5.59 ERA, 19. IP, 24 H, 12 ER, 11 BB, 12 K (Team Record: 9-18)

STARTER: 2-0, 2.30 ERA, 31. IP, 24 H, 8 ER, 11 BB, 15 K (Team Record: 12-7)

Thru MAY 7: 3-0, 3.55 ERA

Honorable Mention:

Mike Pennington, DeSales (La Salle HS) Last Week: .333 (7-21), 5 RBI. Finished season on a 15-game hitting streak. During the streak, he hit .423, raising average from .296 to .350

Tim Hoban, Gwynedd-Mercy (Roman) Last 5 Gms: .353 (6-17), 5 R, 2 RBI, 4 SB (Season: 9-9 SB)
Doug Eizen, GWU (Haverford School), hit safely in last 5 starts (.444, 9-18) to raise average from .176 to .243
Christopher David, Kutztown (Conwell-Egan) winning pitcher vs. Slippery Rock in the game prior to the PSAC final

Home Runs Last Week:
Lenny Del Grippo (2 & 3) Temple fr, Kennedy-Kenrick 7-6 win at Xavier on Sunday: 2 HR, 6 RBI

Grand slam in the 3rd & 2-run HR in the 5th
Paul Cashin (2) Kutztown jr, Bonner 2-run HR turned out to be the eventual PSAC championship game-winner (8-5 win vs. West Chester)

Hometown Philly Special of the Week: WHEN TWO EQUALS ONE

    Penn State started the season with a 4-16 non-conference record. Seven of those losses were against opponents ranked in the Top 20. Since then, State has won their remaining non-Big Ten games vs Pittsburgh, Duquesne and Bucknell. The Nittany Lions have gone 10-13 in conference play. Coach Robbie Wine has platooned his catchers, both Philly products. These receivers have had amazingly similar stats. They are part of the 158 players that form the Hometown Philly roster (players from Public, Catholic & Inter-Ac leagues on college baseball rosters). Aaron Greenfield is a senior from Penn Charter. He was previously honored as Player of the week from April 17-23. James Spinelli is a soph from Malvern Prep.
Similar season totals (thru May 7):
Greenfield: 25 GP, 16 H, 70 AB (.229), 10 R, 6 BB, 2 HBP, 1 SF, 11 K, .304 OB%
Spinelli:       25 GP, 17 H, 70 AB (.243),   9 R, 4 BB, 2 HBP, 1 SF, 11 K, .299 OB%
Different season totals:
Greenfield: 4 doubles, 3 HR, 16 RBI, 1 sac
Spinelli:       1 double,   1 HR, 5 RBI, 4 sac

STAT ODDITY OF THE WEEK
Villanova freshman Joe Rosati (Episcopal) really did play against Cincinnati on Sunday, despite his 0-for-0 line in the box score. He was very instrumental in the Wildcats� 5-2 win at Villanova Ballpark in Plymouth Meeting. His four plate appearances: out on sac bunt, hit by pitch, sac fly, out on sac bunt. Season: .262 avg, .388 OB%
Hometown Philly Sac Bunt Leaders (thru May 7)

10 - Matt Fischer, Widener soph (Conwell-Egan)

5 - Chris Cashman, Saint Joseph's soph (Carroll)

5 - Frank Nunan, Temple soph (Bonner)

5 - Joe Rosati, Villanova fr (Episcopal)

Hometown Philly Sac Fly Leaders (thru May 7)

5 - Matt Catania, Dickinson fr (O'Hara)

4 - Anthony Capella, Gwynedd-Mercy jr (Roman)

4 - Ryan McMahon, Gwynedd-Mercy sr (Bonner)

Hometown Philly Innings Pitched Leaders (thru May 7)

89.2 - Mike Antonini, Georgia College & State jr (O'Hara)

78.1 - Andrew Reynolds, Eastern fr (Central)

77.2 - Frank Gailey, West Chester jr (Carroll)

75.0 - Scott Beard, Elizabethtown sr (LaSalle HS)

75.0 - Dan Waters, LaSalle jr (LaSalle HS)

Previous Winners:
Player (April 30) JOE MATTEO - Lehigh (Germantown Academy)
Player (April 23) AARON GREENFIELD - Penn State (Penn Charter)
Player (April 16) PETE VERNON - William & Mary (Germantown Academy)
Player (April 9) FRANK GAILEY - West Chester (Carroll)
Player (April 2) GARY STRICKER - Kutztown (Conwell-Egan)
Player (March 26) MATT DALEY - Gwynedd-Mercy (Roman)
Player (March 19) ANTHONY CAPELLA - Gwynedd-Mercy (Roman)
Player (March 12) BRIAN CAMPBELL - Widener (O'Hara)
Player (March 5) FRANK NUNAN - Temple (Bonner)

Rookie (April 30) KEVIN WARD - Bloomsburg (Bonner)
Rookie (April 23) KEVIN WARD - Bloomsburg (Bonner)
Rookie (April 16) JOE ROSATI - Villanova (Episcopal)
Rookie (April 9) MIKE PENNINGTON - DeSales (La Salle HS)
Rookie (April 2) BRANDON CUFF - Lincoln U (Germantown)
Rookie (March 26) MATT CATANIA - Dickinson (O'Hara)
Rookie (March 19) BRANDON O'MALLEY - Philadelphia U (Northeast)
Rookie (March 12) TYLER STAMPONE - Holy Cross (Germantown Academy)
Rookie (March 5) ANDREW REYNOLDS - Eastern U (Central)

Hometown Philly's Baseball Player of the Week
for week ending April 30, 2006
JOE MATTEO
LEHIGH (GERMANTOWN ACADEMY) 6'1" 185 lbs
SOPHOMORE PITCHER - FORT WASHINGTON, PA
Two weeks ago, William & Mary sophomore pitcher Pete Vernon was the player of the week. This week, his former Germantown Academy teammate, Joe Matteo, took home the honors. Joe led the Mountain Hawks to a pair of complete game wins, allowing only one earned run in each outing. He beat Lafayette at home, and Army on the road, while running his season record to 6-3. He leads the Mountain Hawks in wins, and complete games (4). The victory at West Point enabled Lehigh to capture a share of the 2006 Patriot League regular season title. Lehigh ends the regular season with a 13-7 league record, the same as Bucknell. However, the Mountain Hawks will host the tournament for the first time ever as the No. 1 seed, on the basis of their season series against Bucknell (3-1). Joe's breakdown this season:
First 7 games: 2-3, 5.34 ERA
Last 5 games: 4-0, 3.62 ERA
Last Week: 2-0, 1.00 ERA, 2 CG, 10 K in 14 IP
Season: 6-3, 4.48

Honorable Mention:

Brian Campbell, Widener jr (O'Hara) .565 (13-23), 6 R, 6 RBI in 5 Gms (season: .416 average, .532 OB%)
Kyle Reynolds, Gwynedd-Mercy soph (O'Hara), recorded 7th and 8th saves of the season, breaking his own

school record set last year for saves in a season

Michael Gibbs, VCU sr (Roxborough) vs. #1 North Carolina: 3 IP, 0 H, 0 R, 3 BB, 3 K (UNC won 6-3)
Tom Dolan, Temple soph (Ryan) career-high 8 strikeouts in 15-2 win at UMass - 7 IP, 3 H, 2 ER, 3 BB, 8 K
George Higginson, Delaware Valley sr (Ryan) .353 (6-17), 4 RBI, 4 SB, 6 BB, .522 OB%
Tim Stephan, Eastern soph (Swenson) .545 (6-11), started season .190, since .371 (season: 21 SB)
Scott Beard, Elizabethtown sr (La Salle HS) posted wins in relief and as a starter. Leads team with 5 wins.
Tim Carroll, Alvernia soph (Conwell-Egan) .375 (6-16), 6 R, 4 BB, 3 RBI in 4 Gms
Hometown Philly's Baseball Rookie of the Week
for week ending April 30, 2006
KEVIN WARD
BLOOMSBURG (BONNER) 6'3" 270 lbs
FRESHMAN 1B - UPPER DARBY, PA

    Freshman Kevin Ward and his teammates are on a roll. While the Bloomsburg Huskies put together a 6-game win streak, Ward has been putting on an offensive display. For his recent efforts, Kevin is selected as the Rookie of the week for the second consecutive time. Last Tuesday in a doubleheader sweep at Lock Haven, Ward went for 5-7 in the twinbill with 3 HR and 6 RBI. He now has six homers this season. At East Stroudsburg, three days later in another road sweep, Kevin went 5-9 (all singles), with 3 runs and 4 more RBI. Not only has Kevin and his team been stepping up it lately, but his former high school team, Monsignor Bonner, is fighting for first place in the Catholic League South Division. Kevin's breakdown:
Last 7 games:   .579 (11-19), 3 HR, 11 RBI
Last 14 games: .464 (13-28), 1 HR, 6 RBI
This Season:    .319 AVG, .391 OBP, 6 HR, 30 RBI

HONORABLE MENTION

Mike Pennington, DeSales (La Salle HS) .526 (10-19), .583 OB%, 5 R, 5 RBI, 3 2B (5-6, 4 RBI in DH split vs Drew)
Josh Rickards, Marist (O'Hara) 2 Games Pitched, 1-0, 2.08 ERA (CG win vs Brown, 1 ER, 5 K)

Doug Eizen, G. Washington U (Haverford School)  5-10 in 3-game sweep of LaSalle (GWU: 20 straight wins vs LAS)
John Coyle, Temple (O�Hara) 7th inning grand slam in 15-2 win at UMass on Sunday (2-5, 2 R, 5 RBI)
Home Runs Last Week:
Kevin Ward (4, 5, 6) Bloomsburg, Bonner
Gary Stricker (3) Kutztown, Conwell-Egan
Francis Grunde (2) Dickinson, Episcopal
Noah Cooper (1) Columbia, Haverford School
Paul Cashin (1) Kutztown, Bonner
Mark Shimrock (1) Middlebury, Gtn Academy
John Coyle (1) Temple, O�Hara (Grand Slam)
Hometown Philly Special of the Week: CURSE OF THE SPECIAL SALUTE
    You�ve heard of the curses of being the cover photo in Sports Illustrated and John Madden�s video game. Just ask Donovan McNabb. Now comes along the upstart Hometown Philly Awards, with a special salute last week, to Georgia College and State University. The Bobcats are coached by former West Chester skipper Chris Calciano, and had just climbed to the #1-ranking in Division II. Of course, in their next game, GCSU lost on the road, 11-10, snapping their 10-game win streak. And yes, I also saluted lights-out reliever Michael Newman a week ago. You guessed it! Newman suffered that loss yielding four runs in the bottom of the ninth, and dropped his season recotrd to 10-1. Maybe my next special salute will be to TO and the Dallas Cowboys.
UNLUCKY 13
    Last Tuesday, Philadelphia University took a 13-0 lead into the 4th inning against Nyack College. Nyack chipped away and pulled to within 14-7 entering the 8th inning. Four Philly U pitchers and 16 batters later, Nyack scorched the scorebooks posting 13 runs on 9 hits and 2 errors. Final: Nyack 22, Philly U 15.
Hometown Philly Stolen Base Leaders (thru April 30)

25 - Duane Wyse (Lincoln U, West Catholic

21 - Tim Stephan (Eastern, Swenson)
18 - Brian Campbell (Widener, O'Hara)
17 - Vince Curtis (Lincoln U, Overbrook)
12 - George Higginson (Delaware Valley, Ryan)
Hometown Philly Strikeout Leaders (thru April 30)

69 - Dan Waters (LaSalle U, La Salle HS)

68 - Scott Beard (Elizabethtown, La Salle HS)
59 - Mike Antonini (Georgia College & State, O'Hara)
55 - Frank Gailey (West Chester, Carroll)
55 - Bill Loskiewictz (Kutztown, Neumann-Goretti)
Previous Winners:
Player (April 23) AARON GREENFIELD - Penn State (Penn Charter)
Player (April 16) PETE VERNON - William & Mary (Germantown Academy)
Player (April 9) FRANK GAILEY - West Chester (Carroll)
Player (April 2) GARY STRICKER - Kutztown (Conwell-Egan)
Player (March 26) MATT DALEY - Gwynedd-Mercy (Roman)
Player (March 19) ANTHONY CAPELLA - Gwynedd-Mercy (Roman)
Player (March 12) BRIAN CAMPBELL - Widener (O'Hara)
Player (March 5) FRANK NUNAN - Temple (Bonner)
Rookie (April 23) KEVIN WARD - Bloomsburg (Bonner)
Rookie (April 16) JOE ROSATI - Villanova (Episcopal)
Rookie (April 9) MIKE PENNINGTON - DeSales (La Salle HS)
Rookie (April 2) BRANDON CUFF - Lincoln U (Germantown)
Rookie (March 26) MATT CATANIA - Dickinson (O'Hara)
Rookie (March 19) BRANDON O'MALLEY - Philadelphia U (Northeast)
Rookie (March 12) TYLER STAMPONE - Holy Cross (Germantown Academy)
Rookie (March 5) ANDREW REYNOLDS - Eastern U (Central)

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Hometown Philly's Baseball Player of the Week
for week ending April 23, 2006
AARON GREENFIELD
PENN STATE (PENN CHARTER)    6'1"   205 lbs
SENIOR CATCHER - VILLANOVA, PA
   Penn State had the aluminum smoking in Evanston, Illinois, during their 4-game visit to Northwestern last week. The Nittany Lions, who averaged 4.8 runs in their first 34 games, scored 41 runs against Wildcats pitching (10.3/gm). Aaron Greenfield, who had appeared in only 15 games prior to this series, was the starting catcher for all 4 games, and he took advantage of his increased playing time. He homered twice, and knocked in five runs, as Penn State and Northwestern split the series. Aaron has now hit 3 HR this season (See HR leaders below). For his career, he has belted 12 round-trippers, including a team-high 6 last season. In Greenfield's first 15 games, he batted .118 with 1 HR and 5 RBI. Last week vs the Wildcats, he hit .462 (6-13), with 2 HR and 5 RBI. Not only was Aaron a baseball standout in high school, he was also a 4-year defensive end and fullback for Penn Charter�s football team. As a senior in 2002, he was the captain of PC�s football and baseball teams.
Honorable Mention:
Bill Loskiewictz, Kutztown sr (Neumann-Goretti) pitched a five hit shutout as Kutztown salvaged a doubleheader split against Mansfield (season: 3-2, 4.57, 52 K in 45 IP)
Adam Murray, Duke sr (Episcopal) .545 (6-11), 1st HR of season, 3 RBI, 3 R, 2 BB - went 4-4 in 10-9 win at Virginia Tech on Sunday (7-game hit streak: improved avg from .246 to .277)
Nick Lapetina, Neumann College jr (Roman) 5-hit, 5 K, CG win at Wesley last Mon for 1st win of season
James Jordan, Neumann College soph (Bonner) .333 (5-15), 5 R, 3 RBI, 2 SB, 2 2B (season: .380 ba, .494 obp)
Joe Farina, East Stroudsburg soph (Frankford) Wed. at Scranton: 3 IP, 0 H, 0 R, 1 BB, 3 K (struck out side in 7th)
Vince Curtis, Lincoln U jr (Overbrook) 2 G, .500 (3-6), 6 RBI, 4 R, 2 SB, 2 2B (season: .348, 27 RBI in 25 Gms)
Hometown Philly's Baseball Rookie of the Week
for week ending April 23, 2006
KEVIN WARD
BLOOMSBURG (BONNER)        6'3"    270 lbs
FRESHMAN 1B - UPPER DARBY, PA
   Kevin Ward gave Bloomsburg coaches and fans a glimpse into what they will be seeing for the next three seasons. Ward, a prolific power hitter in high school (24 career HR), had a potent week at the plate, batting .474 (10-24), with 1 HR, 9 RBI, 3 doubles and 4 runs. On Tuesday, he helped the Huskies earn a doubleheader split against Shepherd University. In the bottom of the 1st, Kevin hit a 2-out, 2-run homer. It was his 3rd HR of the season. (See HR leaders below) Two innings later, he stroked a 2-run single. He finished 4-for-4, with 3 runs and 4 RBI. On Friday at Millersville, in another DH split, Ward went 3-for-6, with 3 doubles, and 2 RBI. Coming into his first season as Bloomsburg's head coach, Mike Collins knew he had a diamond in the rough. "Ward is big and strong and has raw power," he said. "He has lots of potential." Bloomsburg finishes the regular season with a doubleheader against Lock Haven and a pair of doubleheaders against division rival East Stroudsburg. The PSAC playoffs start on May 4th.
Honorable Mention:
Mike Pennington, DeSales (LaSalle HS) .417 (5-12), 4 RBI (2-run single in 9-8 win vs. Kean)
Nick DiEnno (Gwynedd-Mercy, Ryan) .500 (2-4), 2 HR, 4 RBI (3-run HR vs. Misericordia, solo HR vs. Arcadia) Tyler Stampone (Holy Cross, Gtn Academy) .389, hit safely all 4 gms last week, 4 runs, season avg up to .300
Joe Rosati (Villanova, Episcopal) .333 (4-12), 4 R, 4 SB, 3 RBI, 3 BB (last week's Top Rookie)
Home Runs Last Week:
Aaron Greenfield (2, 3) Penn State, Penn Charter
Kevin Ward (3) Bloomsburg, Bonner
Nick DiEnno (1, 2) Gwynedd-Mercy, Ryan
Josiah Barnes (2) Lincoln U, Overbrook
Doug Eizen (1) GWU, Haverford School
Brandon Cuff (1) Lincoln U, Germantown
Adam Murray (1) Duke, Episcopal
Hometown Philly Special of the Week: "EYE-POPPING STATS"
    In Division II, Cardinal O�Hara�s Michael Antonini has been the ace of 2nd-ranked Georgia College & State University�s staff. (NOTE: The team moved to No. 1 in the 4/24 poll!) The team boasts a 42-7 record, and has won 10 straight, and 18 of its last 20 games. Antonini has a 9-1 record, with a 2.15 ERA in 12 starts. �Antonini has been outstanding this spring and may be a middle round draft pick,� exclaimed Chris Calciano, his head coach. Everybody up our way remembers Chris as an assistant at Drexel, and head coach at West Chester. He was an All-Conference and Academic All-American at Eastern University. The Philly native, Calciano played Public League baseball. In 1986 for Lamberton, Calciano posted some eye-popping stats himself, with a 7-0 record and a .650 batting average.
    As amazing as Antonini has been, his teammate Michael Newman, has been even better. The sophomore from Evans, GA, leads the staff with a 10-0 record, and a 1.16 ERA � out of the bullpen! �Newman is legit,� Calciano said. �He�s a low three-quarter side-arm kid that works 88-92 (mph) with a nasty split and slider.� Antonini and Newman - a pair of names to remember!
PS: Chestnut Hill Academy outfielder Brett DiFelice committed to Georgia College & State last week.
THE DEFENDING CHAMPS
    Gloucester County College is ranked 3rd among junior colleges, under rookie head coach Mike Dickson. He succeeded Rob Valli, now in his first season at Temple. A trio of Philly guys have been on a tear lately for GCC:
Sean Barksdale, fr (O�Hara) last 8 games: .385 (10-26), 1 HR, 15 RBI, 11 runs
Dale Curry, soph (Judge) last 6 games: .375 (6-16), 1 HR, 7 RBI
Stan Orzechowski, soph (North Catholic) last 8 games: .484 (15-31), 3 triples, 11 runs, 8 RBI
Hometown Philly HR Leaders (thru April 23):
3 - Kevin Ward (Bloomsburg, Bonner), Aaron Greenfield (Penn State, Penn Charter)
2 - David Omlor (Albright, Carroll), Josiah Barnes (Lincoln U, Overbrook), Brandon O'Malley (Phila U, Northeast), Jim Gillin (Villanova, Carroll), Nick DiEnno (Gwynedd-Mercy, Ryan), Tim Carroll (Alvernia, Conwell-Egan), Matt Fischer (Widener, Conwell-Egan), Gary Stricker (Kutztown, Conwell-Egan), Sean Barksdale (Gloucester CC, O'Hara)
Hometown Philly Games Played Leaders (thru April 23):
41 - Adam Murray (Duke, Episcopal)
39 - Gary Stricker (Kutztown, Conwell-Egan)
36 - Kevin Ward (Bloomsburg, Bonner)
36 - Frank Nunan (Temple, Bonner)
34 - Pat Riley (Temple, LaSalle HS)
34 - Dan Williams (Pittsburgh, Episcopal)
Previous Winners:
Player (April 16) PETE VERNON - William & Mary (Germantown Academy)
Player (April 9) FRANK GAILEY - West Chester (Carroll)
Player (April 2) GARY STRICKER - Kutztown (Conwell-Egan)
Player (March 26) MATT DALEY - Gwynedd-Mercy (Roman)
Player (March 19) ANTHONY CAPELLA - Gwynedd-Mercy (Roman)
Player (March 12) BRIAN CAMPBELL - Widener (O'Hara)
Player (March 5) FRANK NUNAN - Temple (Bonner)
Rookie (April 16) JOE ROSATI - Villanova (Episcopal)
Rookie (April 9) MIKE PENNINGTON - DeSales (La Salle HS)
Rookie (April 2) BRANDON CUFF - Lincoln U (Germantown)
Rookie (March 26) MATT CATANIA - Dickinson (O'Hara)
Rookie (March 19) BRANDON O'MALLEY - Philadelphia U (Northeast)
Rookie (March 12) TYLER STAMPONE - Holy Cross (Germantown Academy)
Rookie (March 5) ANDREW REYNOLDS - Eastern U (Central)

Hometown Philly's Baseball Player of the Week
for week ending April 16, 2006

PETE VERNON
WILLIAM & MARY (GERMANTOWN ACADEMY)
SOPHOMORE PITCHER - FORT WASHINGTON, PA
Pete Vernon has been invaluable to William & Mary head coach Frank Leoni this season. The 6'1" sophomore lefty has pitched in 24 of the Tribe's 36 games, and leads the CAA in appearances. In the last week, Pete pitched in all four games, as W&M went 3-1. He notched a win on Tuesday against GW, in his only start of the season. He threw 6 shutout frames, allowing 2 hits, and striking out 6. On Easter Sunday, Vernon tossed 2.2 innings against VCU, as Sean Grieve picked up his first win of the season. Of course, two seasons ago, Vernon and Grieve were among that quartet of heralded Germantown Academy pitchers who went on to Division I schools. (Matt Bruderek is 1-0, with a 2.95 ERA for Rhode Island, Lehigh's Joe Matteo is 4-3 with 2 complete games in 8 starts) Pete for the week: 4 GP, 9.1 IP, 1 ER, 6 K. For a blast from the past, here is an excerpt from an "On the Trail with Ted," from two seasons ago...
MAY 11, 2004
INTER-AC LEAGUE
Gtn. Academy 9, Penn Charter 0
GA's starter was sr. LHP Sean Grieve, who's bound for William & Mary. He consistently threw mid-80s cheese while allowing two hits in five innings. Sr. LHP Pete "Paco" Vernon finished up, and fanned the side in the seventh with a walk mixed in.
Honorable Mention:
Chris McInerney, Dickinson soph (Chestnut Hill) .500 (10-20), 7 R, 5 RBI, 2 BB (6-10 in DH sweep vs Swarthmore)Matt Fischer, Widener soph (Conwell-Egan) .455 (5-11), HR, 5 RBI (Widener: 3-1 last week, 21-7-1 this season)
Kyle Reynolds, Gwynedd-Mercy soph (O'Hara) 2 IP, 1 H, 0 ER, win & save vs Wesley College (season; 6 saves)
Joe Jelinski, Misericordia jr (Roman) CG win vs Neumann-7 IP, 3 H, 2 ER, 4 K
Stephen Burns, Georgetown sr (Malvern) 3-2 win vs Seton Hall-6 IP, 2 ER, 1 BB, 3 K (season record: 4-2)
Hometown Philly's Baseball Rookie of the Week
for week ending April 16, 2006
JOE ROSATI
VILLANOVA (EPISCOPAL)
FRESHMAN OF/1B - HAVERTOWN, PA
Villanova won three of four games last week, including a Big East series win vs Pittsburgh, to improve to 16-17 on the season. Joe Rosati has earned increased playing time, and started all four games in left field. Highlighting the week was his first collegiate homer, a 3-run blast at home vs Pittsburgh. Joe scored a run in each of the 4 games, and advanced runners twice on sacrifices, and also had 2 stolen bases. In 19 games this season, Rosati is batting .302 with a .400 OBP. Joe was a 3-sport athlete at Episcopal Academy (baseball, football, basketball).
Honorable Mention:
Mike Pennington, DeSales (LaSalle HS) .400 (4-10), 5 R, 1 RBI, 3 BB (Sat. at Keystone College: 3-3, 2 BB, 4 R, 2 2B)
Doug Eizen, George Washington U (Haverford School) .300 (3-10), 2 R, 3 RBI, 2 BB
Brandon Cuff, Lincoln U (Germantown) .375 (3-8), 5 steals in 6 attempts, 5th multi-hit game of season
Pat Riley, Temple (LaSalle HS) .313 (5-16), Wed. at Delaware: RBI singles in first 3 AB (season: started 31 of 33 games)
Home Runs Last Week:
2nd of season: Jim Gillin (Villanova, Carroll), Matt Fischer (Widener, Conwell-Egan)
1st of season: Tom Dolan (Temple, Ryan), Joe Rosati (Villanova, Episcopal), Kevin Ahern (Neumann, O'Hara)
Hometown Philly Special of the Week:
The Rutgers-Camden Raptors have played their best against the best. Last Thursday, they beat #3 The College of New Jersey, 3-2, in 12 innings. During their mid-March California trip, Rutgers-Camden defeated then 4th ranked Chapman University. On the season, the Raptors are 3-2 against top 20 opponents.
Batting Leaders (thru April 16):
.417 - Brian Campbell, Widener jr (O�Hara)
.413 - Tim Carroll, Alvernia soph (Conwell-Egan)
.400 - Andrew Reynolds, Eastern fr (Central)
.393 - James Jordan, Neumann soph (Bonner)
.364 - Chris McInerney, Dickinson soph (Chestnut Hill)
.353 - Mark Shimrock, Middlebury fr (Germantown Academy)
.352 - Ryan McMahon, Gwynedd-Mercy sr (Bonner)
.346 - Brandon Watson, Elizabethtown soph (Central)
.345 - Noah Cooper, Columbia soph (Haverford School)
.339 - Anthony Capella, Gwynedd-Mercy jr (Roman)
ERA Leaders (thru April 16):
1.66 - Brian Campbell, Widener jr (O�Hara)
1.67 - Matt Daley, Gwynedd-Mercy jr (Roman)
2.09 - Michael Antonini, #2 Georgia College & State Univ sr (O'Hara)
2.84 - Michael Gibbs, Virginia Commonwealth sr (Roxborough)
2.95 - Matt Bruderek, Rhode Island soph (Germantown Academy)
3.00 - Kyle Reynolds, Gwynedd-Mercy soph (O'Hara)
3.20 - Frank Gailey, West Chester jr (Carroll)
3.44 - Pete Vernon, William & Mary soph (Germantown Academy)
3.50 - John Reifsnyder, LaSalle U sr (LaSalle HS)
3.60 - Dan Waters, LaSalle U jr (LaSalle HS)
Previous Winners:
Player (April 9) FRANK GAILEY - West Chester (Carroll)
Player (April 2) GARY STRICKER - Kutztown (Conwell-Egan)
Player (March 26) MATT DALEY - Gwynedd-Mercy (Roman)
Player (March 19) ANTHONY CAPELLA - Gwynedd-Mercy (Roman)
Player (March 12) BRIAN CAMPBELL - Widener (O'Hara)
Player (March 5) FRANK NUNAN - Temple (Bonner)
Rookie (April 9) MIKE PENNINGTON - DeSALES (La Salle HS)
Rookie (April 2) BRANDON CUFF - Lincoln U (Germantown)
Rookie (March 26) MATT CATANIA - Dickinson (O'Hara)
Rookie (March 19) BRANDON O'MALLEY - Philadelphia U (Northeast)
Rookie (March 12) TYLER STAMPONE - Holy Cross (Germantown Academy)
Rookie (March 5) ANDREW REYNOLDS - Eastern U (Central)

Hometown Philly's Baseball Player of the Week
for week ending April 9, 2006
FRANK GAILEY
WEST CHESTER (CARROLL)
JUNIOR LEFTHANDED PITCHER - PHILADELPHIA, PA
Kutztown visited West Chester's Serpico Stadium last weekend, with a
school-record 16-game win streak on the line.
Heading into the crucial 4-game home-and-home series, both teams were
tied for first place with 4-0 conference records in the PSAC East
Division. After the weekend, when the raindrops settled, both teams were
still tied. West Chester, behind Frank Gailey's complete-game
performance, snapped the Golden Bears streak. Gailey fell behind 4-0 in
the second inning, but settled into a groove, shutting down Kutztown the
rest of the way, as his team came back for a 5-4 victory. Two days later
at Kutztown's North Campus Field, Frank pitched two scoreless innings of
relief, notching his first collegiate save. For his career, Gailey
sports a 12-6 record with a 2.66 ERA (3rd best in school history).
Gailey's season: 3-3, 3.46 ERA, 12 BB in 52 IP...started season 0-3,
3.82 ERA - since 3-0, 1 save, 2.00 ERA, 3 BB in 27 IP
Honorable Mention:
Kyle Reynolds, Gwynedd-Mercy soph (O'Hara) saved all 3 games in sweep
of Neumann College
Tim Stephan, Eastern soph (Swenson) .444 (4-9), 3 G, 5 R, 3 RBI, 6 BB,
5 SB, raised avg from .216 to .261
James Jordan, Neumann College soph (Bonner) .462 (6-13), HR (Last 2
weeks: .514, 19-37)
Brian Campbell, Widener jr (O'Hara) .400 (6-15), hit safely in 18 of
last 19...season: .450 BA, .566 OBP
Tim Carroll, Alvernia soph (Conwell-Egan) .462 (6-13), Friday at Wesley
College: 4-5, 3 R, HR, 2 RBI

Hometown Philly's Baseball Rookie of the Week
for week ending April 9, 2006
MIKE PENNINGTON
DeSALES UNIVERSITY (La SALLE HS)
FRESHMAN THIRD BASEMAN - DRESHER, PA
The DeSales Bulldogs went 2-1 in a weekend series vs Wilkes
University, improving their overall record to 12-9, with a 6-1 mark in
the Freedom Conference. In Game 1 of a Friday doubleheader, Mike
Pennington did whatever was necessary to help his team in a 13-5 romp.
He reached base twice on bunt singles, eventually scoring. He also stole
third, and scored on a throwing error. For the week, Mike hit safely in
all 3 games, raising his season average to .283 (.386 OBP). He has
started 19 of 21 games as a freshman. In 2005, Mike was a big
contributor for the Catholic League Carpenter Cup championship team.
Honorable Mention:
Tyler Stampone, Holy Cross (Germantown Academy) 6 RBI, 2 R, 2B, 3B vs
Lehigh (HC won 3 of 4)
Andrew Reynolds, Eastern (Central) Last Wed vs Phila Bible: 3-4, 2 R,
RBI, 2B (season: .412 avg)
Home Runs Last Week:
2nd of season: Tim Carroll (Alvernia, Conwell-Egan), Brandon O'Malley
(Philadelphia U, Northeast)
1st of season: James Jordan (Neumann, Bonner)
Hometown Philly Special of the Week: A CYCLE FOR THE HECK OF IT
Hometown Philly concentrates on the Inter-Ac, Catholic and Public League
alumni currently on college baseball rosters. But every once in a while,
you gotta go outside the box. Kutztown won their 15th consecutive game
last Tuesday in a 15-13 dogfight against Philadelphia University.
Anybody catch the line that Philly U�s Keith Heck put up in that valiant
effort? Heck, the junior 1B/DH, went 6-for-6, and hit for the cycle,
scoring 3 runs and knocking in 7. For the season, Keith is hitting .343
with 3 HR and 27 RBI in 27 games. Heck is from Cherry Hill, NJ and
Camden Catholic High. By the way, Kutztown�s Ryan Loper went 5-for-5 in
the same game, with a double, HR, 3 runs and 4 RBI. Loper is from that
baseball hot spot with a population of 2,769 - Boiling Springs, PA,
which is just a short trip from downtown Dillsburg!
Hometown Philly Special Salute: THE JELINSKI TURNAROUND (Not a Medical
Procedure)
In a season where College Misericordia has won only once in 21 games,
there is a ray of sunshine. He is Roman Catholic's Joe Jelinski. The
6'1" junior's season got off to a rocky start. In his first 4
appearances (8 IP), he had a 12.38 ERA. In his 6 outings since then, Joe
has been stingy, allowing just 3 earned runs in 20 IP (1.35 ERA).
Previous Winners:
Player (April 2) GARY STRICKER - Kutztown (Conwell-Egan)
Player (March 26) MATT DALEY - Gwynedd-Mercy (Roman)
Player (March 19) ANTHONY CAPELLA - Gwynedd-Mercy (Roman)
Player (March 12) BRIAN CAMPBELL - Widener (O'Hara)
Player (March 5) FRANK NUNAN - Temple (Bonner)
Rookie (April 2) BRANDON CUFF - Lincoln U (Germantown)
Rookie (March 26) MATT CATANIA - Dickinson (O'Hara)
Rookie (March 19) BRANDON O'MALLEY - Philadelphia U (Northeast)
Rookie (March 12) TYLER STAMPONE - Holy Cross (Germantown Academy)
Rookie (March 5) ANDREW REYNOLDS - Eastern U (Central)

Hometown Philly's Baseball Player of the Week
for week ending April 2, 2006