Dean says this years Raiders team began bonding during winter workouts at Teels Baseball and Softball Training Center. It goes far past that," said Garrison Ward, Ramapo's co-head baseball coach and a 2003 graduate. Delbarton at Pope John: Pope John was 22-5 and returns two of the states premier hitters in outfielder Mike Bello and first baseman Luke Chenault. |, Jason Bernstein | NJ Advance Media for NJ.com Chenault had 33 hits and 28 RBI. and YouTube's terms of service is available here. All rights reserved (About Us). Byram Hills (9-6) Aside from Ettinger, Connor Boekel went 2-for-4 with his first career home run. Millburn at Seton Hall Prep: The countdown to 800 wins continues for Seton Hall head coach Mike Sheppard, who is in his 34th season as head coach of the Pirates. If a pitcher is starting to take too long, yes, we do go out [toward the mound], or Ill tell the catcher to go out and say, Hey, tell your pitcher hes coming close to 20 seconds, said Gojdycz, whose organization is in the midst of an umpiring shortage. Head Coach. Baseball Academy. Asked about a memorable game, Dean looks back to the 2019 season and a win against Mahwah High School in the Bergen County quarter-final tournament. He's given a 110% all the time, and with this being his last year, we want it to be a really special time for him.". The community, family aspect has been great. Cha's pace is becoming a more familiar sight at higher levels of baseball. During the Summer and Fall 2020 season, Dean kept his mitt warm and bat hot on the Time to Sign (TTS) club baseball team. I fouled a few pitches off and got a 10-pitch at bat and finally got one over the first basemans head. Bishop Eustace at Eastern: Another game between two teams with tremendous tradition. We had so many kids who worked so hard to get bigger and stronger, I was excited to see what they were able to do. They prefer to deliver the message quietly. Mike DiPaolo went 1-for-2 with a RBI. Im thinking of the game, said Brett Gable, a Cherokee sophomore pitcher and Virginia Tech recruit. Community Rules apply to all content you upload or otherwise submit to this site. 5/1/2023 10:21 AM PT. Hamilton West was 24-4 and the CVC Valley Division winner. |, Luis Torres | NJ Advance Media for NJ.com Ramapo Baseball Head Coach: Mike Esposito Record: 7-6 2-2 in Big North - Freedom Home Stats Roster Standings Power Points Pitch Count 2022-2023 Subscriber Exclusive Top daily baseball. "They both want to win every game." Parents Lea and Chris are united in cheering for Dean and the rest of the Raiders roster, however, they are not in agreement when it comes to MLB teams. "I certainly haven't won any games between the lines, all the players did that. Baseball: Statewide stat leaders for the fourth week of the season, April 24-30. Marro was the MVP of his freshman team two years ago but has missed the last two seasons with injuries. Your California Privacy Rights/Privacy Policy. Ramapo College of New Jersey Athletics Schedule Softball Mar 7 at John Jay College 3:00 PM Softball Mar 7 at John Jay College 5:00 PM Softball Mar 11 at Nebraska Wesleyan University 2:00 PM Softball Mar 11 vs #20 Babson College 4:30 PM Softball Mar 12 at #11 Case Western Reserve University 9:00 AM Softball Mar 12 vs Salve Regina 11:30 AM Softball A game against Toms River South is a great way to get the season banging, said Jackson Memorial head coach Frank Malta. Pos. The Houston Rockets introduced former Boston Celtics head coach Ime Udoka as the franchise's next coach on Wednesday. Peter Dunn NV/Old Tappan 2017. I faced a top pitcher who throws a 99 mph ball and I got a hit, said Dean. Delbarton, which finished last spring as the No. Your California Privacy Rights/Privacy Policy. Notre Dame would likely have started right-hander Nick Feretic, who struck out 36 and walked 14 in 32.4 innings. Ben Rothenberg went 2-for-4. Your chance will come and never give up always give 110%.. List of Bergen County Coaches in State Hall of Fame. YouTubes privacy policy is available here and YouTubes terms of service is available here. <> Its now my senior year and I want to play, have fun, and win.. Scoreboard: Scores, schedule, results and more for May 1-7 high school baseball. Ridgewood at Ramapo: Ridgewood, the defending Group 5 champions, would have been a team ranked between 10-15 in the NJ.com Top 20. and Your California Privacy Rights (User Agreement updated 1/1/21. Logothetis threw 99 pitches over seven innings, striking out eight and giving up eight hits. But Im not sure a clock would be a remedy for that.. ", Rankings: Ketcham stays atop baseball rankings, first 2023 playoff seed projections for each class, Scoreboard: Scores, schedule, results and more for May 1-7 high school baseball, Gallery: Photo gallery of Byram Hills-Briarcliff baseball, before it was suspended by the rain. Ramapo had three hits Klein, Teel and JT Psirogianes. Cops say after collapsing, the TAMUT baseball player -- whose identity has not yet been publicly revealed -- was hospitalized. New Jersey Athletic Conference, All Rights Reserved. 2023 Advance Local Media LLC. The official Baseball Coach List for the Ramapo College of New Jersey Roadrunners Skip To Main . ", One last time at The Dob in 2023. Local journalism that holds the powerful accountable, celebrates where we live and helps us solve problems. Coach Martin has led User Agreement, Thank you for submitting a news tip to BVM Sports. "We just played a two-game series with Mahwah in which a combined 57 runs were scored. Ramapo College Head Coach, Ryan Rinsky, will direct the winter baseball camp in Bergen County-Mahwah, in conjunction with U.S. Parents and Saunders' family had the cameras ready. x[TC=d 4 fbF(9 %vn2:Q9?p6W78]]UoU1U)RH"E)RH"E)RH"E)RHsj.e ED/_lllp8yyee\NGG]]]\.7''w+ S]].MNUAT*4e +//I"E;+++2EEEyy9 {1pff)##T[||T7g;wB I99Y*[Tg||wne{ Check out the photo gallery, then continue reading. He'll enjoy another career highlight in his final season. | #GoEagles pic.twitter.com/2tm4mQMqJo. ", I feel the high school game is probably a little slower than maybe 10-15 years ago due to the quality of pitching that is around these days, Park Ridge coach Dylan Evans said. "But Im optimistic that the more the pitch clock stays around in MLB, it will wear off on the kids., Coaches also said a longer preseason would help shorten games, Your California Privacy Rights/Privacy Policy. Will Garden State pitchers work at a faster tempo? (Coach -- School -- Year Inducted) Bob Ciccone Fort Lee/ Hasbrouck Heights 2017. Im always, Cmon, lets go, guys. If you change your mind, go to Notifications in the menu to enable browser notifications. Also returning is Jason Gilman, who fanned 26 in 29 innings of work. Umpires are paid $90 per game for baseball and $84 for softball, according to Gojdycz. Signs and speeches . The Mustangs briefly took a 2-1 lead in the third inning on a home run by Logan Force to right-center field. Jackson Memorial, which would have been ranked No. Michael Esposito is the new head coach at Ramapo. A lefty pitcher and first baseman, Crochfelt is already committed to Auburn. He led Ramapo to the only baseball county title in school history in 1997, with a pitching coach named Joe . SCARSDALE - No matter how hard Byram Hills coach Scott Saunders tried to keep his upcoming milestone a secret from his players, it was virtually impossible. Police said they're still on the hunt for Butler, who's wanted for felony aggravated assault. Montvilles Christian Zurawlow had a game-high two hits. Keeping New Jersey athletes healthy together. "We had a talk earlier in the week about putting the team first and making sure its's not a one-man show. Ramapo (19-14) took a 1-0 lead in the first inning when junior Jake Lopez grounded out to first base with two outs, scoring Teel from third. It was a great feeling.. Privacy Policy and Cookie Statement, Follow Eugene Rapay on Twitter at@erapay5and on Instagram at@byeugenerapay. Old Bridge, 23-7 last spring, returns Matt Baker, who struck out 39 in 26 innings a season ago. My favorite player is LA Dodgers shortstop Corey Seager, said Dean. As for the game -- which was stopped in the fifth inning as trainers tended to the injured baseball player -- TAMUT said it's been officially declared a no-contest. All rights reserved (About Us). YouTube's privacy policy is available here and YouTube's terms of service is available here. C H u n t S o . Since then, the Bobcats have 10 straight winning seasons and will look to make it 11 this year. RAMAPO RAIDERS 2016-2017 Varsity Baseball Head Coach: Mickey Hunt Assistant coaches: Joe Spaord, Matt Occhipinti, Garrison Ward, Mike Esposito # Name Gr. While Saunders may have wanted to keep it a secret, everyone was more than ready to celebrate a coach that had been so influential for their program. During his tenure, Udoka took over as the team's head coach from Brad Stevens ahead of the 2021/22 NBA season and coached the Celtics to their first NBA Finals appearance since 2010, where they . and Your California Privacy Rights (User Agreement updated 1/1/21. "Guys are getting married and they go off on their careers, and I go golfing with them and go out to dinner with them, things like that. "We wanted to get that 200 for him. a player was struck by a bullet while he was standing in the bullpen -- and had to be rushed to a . I dont think its creeping in yet.. Joe Zedalis | NJ Advance Media for NJ.com. Coach DeFazio will join the Ramapo Indian Hills Regional High School District with a passion and commitment to leadership, character, academics, and athletic excellence. Top Performers. He also went 2-for-3 with a triple, game-high four RBI, and three runs scored. They both want to win every game.. Community Rules apply to all content you upload or otherwise submit to this site. Since then, the Franklin Lakes school has been playing its best baseball at the right time. I had a blast.. Ryan Dalal went 2-for-3 and scored a run. As Ramapo coach Garrison Ward said succinctly: Its too much to monitor., Im not sure something like a pitch clock could be implemented at our level, River Dell coach Dennis Sasso said. They won four league titles under his watch, including this season. <> stream Ramapo has won four straight games and has outscored its opponents, 26-10 during that span. Audrey Lelyo Paramus Catholic 2017. Will players waste less time between innings? Registration on or use of this site constitutes acceptance of our Privacy Policy and Cookie Statement updated 5/1/2021). Will umpires and coaches yell, Hustle it up! even more to players? The first solution to promote shorter games is for umpires and coaches to continue reminding pitchers and players to Hustle it up! You can count on all umpires and most coaches to keep at it. Righty Ben Chrzanowski, a UMass commit, would probably have been the starter for Millburn. "Playing how we did today shows that we definitely have the potential, and we just got to keep battling," Byram Hills sophomore Bryce Baskind said. I was sitting fastball to be honest. In a span of a week, the righty pitched in all four state playoff games and helped the Raiders reach heights they havent seen in years. We knew they were a great team and were hot. It would have been a good day to play baseball.. 1 0 obj Saunders' all-time record now sits at 200-130-2. Delbarton returns speedy outfield Mark Darakjy, who had 24 hits last season. Ramapo baseball tops Montville to claim first sectional title in 17 years. He is a pitcher-outfielder. Franklin Lakes, NJ Joined March 2019. The Bobcats didn't leave much doubt in their win over the Panthers. These kids were part of the Little League team that lost to Pennsylvania in Bristol (Conn.), Malta said. They wanted one last ride., Even the invincible arent invincible: HS baseball coach, 30, dies of coronavirus, Ben Luderer was a member of Don Bosco's 2008 national championship team. "Most 14-to-18-year-olds are just trying to figure out how to throw strike one, and Im not sure adding a pitch clock helps in that process," Sasso said. Weve been a lot louder in the dugout and weve hit the ball a lot better. "Unfortunately in the last few years at Ramapo we have dealt with a lot of loss. Ht. endobj Head Coach rrinsky@ramapo.edu: 201-684-7066 201-684-7066: Walker Larson: Pitching Coach/Recruiting Coordinator wlarson@ramapo.edu: Joe Maugeri: Assistant Coach Andrew Stella . Weve been struggling with strikeouts for a good portion of the year and all we wanted to do offensively was put the ball in play. Nick Gantaifis is a high school sports reporter for NorthJersey.com. Hes a quick worker and he comes at you, said Tim Byron, Old Tappans longtime coach and former a Triple-A pitcher in the Yankees organization. It is with great pleasure that we announce the recommendation of Mr. Michael DeFazio as the new Ramapo High School Head Football Coach. To get breaking news directly to your inbox,sign up for our newsletteranddownload our app. FB 80-81 (82) CB 65-69 w/ 11/5 depth Filled up the zone. Dont be taking forever, just get on the mound and lets go.. At Ramapo he holds a record of 177-144-2 overall coming into the 2009 season. Delbarton at Pope John: Pope John was 22-5 and returns two of the state's premier hitters in outfielder Mike Bello and first baseman Luke. The man had become synonymous with the Bobcats' baseball program over his 16 seasons at the helm, and while his players have always strived for victory, as Monday's game unwound against Edgemont, they knew it wasn't going to be just another win it was going to be Saunders' 200th. If you continue to use this site we will assume that you are happy with it. Privacy Policy and Cookie Statement updated 5/1/2021). Hamilton West was also the runner-up to eventual Group 3 champion Wall last spring. Hamilton West would likely have handed the ball to senior lefty Nick Diaz. Ramapo Gryphons Varsity Boys Baseball Spring Valley, NY FOLLOW TEAM 22-23 V. Baseball Home Schedule Roster News More / Ramapo High School Baseball Ramapo Baseball OVERALL 0-0 0.00 Win % LEAGUE 0-0 0.00 Win % HOME0-0 AWAY0-0 NEUTRAL0-0 PF0 PA0 STREAK- Contribute to the Team Complete the Schedule Add missing games to the schedule Complete the Roster FRANKLIN LAKES, N.J. Ramapo High School baseball player Dean Ferrara decided to bench his quiet demeanor during a game this season. 2023 EHM PRODUCTIONS,INC. Ardmore (12-16) 10, John Carroll Catholic 8 (Game 2 suspended in fifth inning, resumes Saturday, 2 p.m.) (Game 3 to follow if needed) CLASS 6A Briarwood Christian (21-6) 13-3 , Baldwin County (20 . "Mike was the captain of my first team at Paramus Catholic (in 1986-87) and he called me and said he needed a JV coach,'' said Hunt, who wrapped up 19 years as the Ramapo baseball coach last spring. "Just tried to help out the team," Ettinger said of his all-around day. The family will have a new team to cheer for in September when Dean joins the Fairfield University Stags baseball team. Under the section of pitching infractions, delay of game, Rule 6.2 C, a batter shall be awarded one ball, for the pitcher, failing to pitch or make or attempt a play, including a legal feint, within 20 seconds after he has received the ball., Weve always had that rule, said Gojdycz, who has been umpiring more than 40 years and is secretary of the Bergen County Umpires Association. Lets be honest we are however many years into the pitch-count monitoring and that still causes all sorts of chaos and confusion.". I admire his style of play and his attitude on the field.. Major League Baseball introduced new rules to speed up the game, and that begs the question: How, if at all, will that impact the amateur level, including high school baseball in New Jersey? "He's created a winning culture, winning program, and his leadership, baseball acumen and people skills are why this program is the way it is.". Eastern was 23-9 last season, was the Group 4 runner-up and features one of the best players in South Jersey in Sam Portnoy, a 6-foot-2, 200-pound pitcher-first baseman. For full access to live scores, breaking news and analysis from our Varsity Aces team,subscribe today. Dean also feels that great coaching has helped him become a better player. Rinsky brings a wealth of experience to the College as a former collegiate and professional baseball player and coach himself. Would you believe high school baseball in the United States already has a 20-second rule for pitchers? It was great playing on that team, said Dean. Chrzanowski and lefty Oren Abbott, who is headed to Duke, have both been clocked at 90 mph. Logothetis retired 10 of the final 11 batters he faced. Players likely are aware of the new MLB rules, but it has had little to no impact on how they pitch, work the batters box, or move between innings. I have been watching the live streams of the baseball games and I cant wait to be a part of them, said Dean. Heres a look at the other big games around that state that were scheduled for today. "We are excited to add Ryan as a fulltime member of the athletic . The views, information, or opinions expressed in this article are solely those of the author and do not necessarily represent those of Best Version Media or its employees. Like NJ.com HS sports on Facebook. The Raiders advance to Monday's Group 3 semifinals to play Cranford (24-4). |, Kevin Minnick | NJ Advance Media for NJ.com It was a revenge game for us. Ridgewood returns All-Group catcher Brian Skettini and Virginia recruit Anthony Stephan, a shortstop, and one of the states finest hitters. The kids arent being selfish, they knew this was their one chance. Cops are urging anyone with information about the incident to call 903-798-3876 or Texarkana Area Crime Stoppers. I tell the underclassmen not to get discouraged sitting on the bench and to always give it your all, said the team captain. His time in the dugout is spent offering encouragement and enjoying camaraderie. I gained confidence as the game went on. Michael Esposito is the new head coach at Ramapo. Ramapo 11. Dylan Ettinger, Byram Hills: He provided a big boost at the plate and on the mound. NJ Division North I Group III. He's spent the last 16 years as varsity baseball coach, building the program up from below-.500 seasons in his first few years to becoming a contender and title-winners. We didnt have an identity all year. He threw 77 pitches across six innings, he allowed one hit and two walks, and hit a batter, while surrendering one unearned run. They really love the game of baseball," said Dean. Hence, why we have people not wanting to play, coach and umpire our sport.. Use of and/or registration on any portion of this site constitutes acceptance of our User Agreement (updated 4/4/2023), Privacy Policy and Cookie Statement, and Your Privacy Choices and Rights (updated 1/26/2023). "Giving players more time in the preseason to prepare wouldbe more beneficial," Westwood coach Nick Urbanovich said. FRANKLIN LAKES Ramapo has thrived off momentum and triumphed on emotion this season. ALL RIGHTS RESERVED. Gallery: Photo gallery of Byram Hills-Briarcliff baseball, before it was suspended by the rain. "We are excited to add Ryan as a fulltime member of the athletic . "Things started to click for us after that win. Several coaches noted that the cost and added responsibility of adding a pitch clock would be too much to handle. Its our confidence and thats made a difference. Teel. There were several other interesting games that should have been played Wednesday including a game between Toms River South, one of the states most consistent programs, and powerhouse, Jackson Memorial, which has nine college scholarship players on its roster. 4 0 obj Final. Since I got to Byram Hills 20 years ago, they took me in like one of their own.". Lea is a New York Yankees fan, Chris is a New York Mets and Dean is a Los Angeles Dodgers fan. Thankfully, both the school and police said in statements the 18-year-old is now in stable condition. A photo collage commemorating various baseball moments over the years linked both the past and the present. During Fridays 7-1 win at Ramapo, the right-hander didnt have his best stuff, but he kept at it. |, Matt Cosentino | For NJ Advance Media 1 team in state, has some huge shoes to fill. It was disappointing not having a baseball season last year due to the pandemic, said Dean. Tournament 1st rd. The pitch clock, to me, is good because it moves the game along, and unfortunately now we have seven-inning games that are a half-hour to an hour longer then nine-inning MLB games, Ridgefield Park coach Scott Papetti said. I dont think its necessary in high school, not at all, said Passaic Tech coach Robert Nutile, among a dozen people providing their perspective for this story. If Jackson Memorial isnt loaded enough, keep an eye on sophomore Zach Crochfelt, who excels as both a pitcher and hitter. He [Kaiser] didnt have great control of his slider. 2024 RHP Kyle Purvin (Ramapo) ATH 5'10/166lbs Compact, repeatable arm stroke. Box Score; . He throws a hard fastball, Teel said. % Story Archive Roadrunners of the Week Social Media Skip Content Stream ramapo social @rcnjathletics Rinsky brings a wealth of experience to the College as a former collegiate and professional baseball player and coach himself. Baseball training available for players in Grades 1-12 and feature a low player to coach ratio. The material on this site may not be reproduced, distributed, transmitted, cached or otherwise used, except with the prior written permission of Advance Local. Building those connections really have been special. Edgemont (4-11) Nate Parsons had a double and a RBI. If you forgot your password, no worries: enter your email address and we'll send you a link you can use to pick a new password. I listen to rap music and it pumps me up and gives me energy, said Dean. Monfort, a senior, fanned 32 in 20 innings. If you purchase a product or register for an account through one of the links on our site, we may receive compensation. Ramapos two pitchers also worked quickly and the game took 1:55. When I go on the mound or step in the box, I'm just thinking about what I can do to help out the team. Ramapo coaches Garrison Ward and Mike Esposito are encouraging and bond with the players. Wednesday was supposed to be opening day for New Jersey High School baseball and Millburn was supposed to play at Seton Hall Prep, its biggest rival. Or, Ill even tell the coach, Hey, your kid is coming close to 20 seconds. Not that any of us carry watches and time it, but we do try to move it along.. But we said to ourselves were going to go out there and play our tails off.. Notre Dame was the Mercer County Tournament champion. We knew at the start of the season that we were a team that can cause damage, but it was a bit of a rollercoaster in the beginning," said Logothetis, who threw a complete game Friday. After a 1-1 stalemate, they broke the game open by scoring nine runs over the third and fourth innings to pull away. 2023 Advance Local Media LLC. PJ Potter | NJ Advance Media for NJ.com This is an unedited user writing submission. Toms River South was 13-10 last year, but was looking for a big year with the return of senior Rob Marro. Ramapo Baseball Head Coach: Mike Esposito Record: 19-15 6-4 in Big North - Freedom Home Stats.