Its supposed to be in the middle 50s and sunny (on Wednesday), Chapman lamented. Rinsky brings a wealth of experience to the College as a former collegiate and professional baseball player and coach himself. If Jackson Memorial isnt loaded enough, keep an eye on sophomore Zach Crochfelt, who excels as both a pitcher and hitter. This is an unedited user writing submission. For full access to live scores, breaking news and analysis from our Varsity Aces team,subscribe today. 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 . A game against Toms River South is a great way to get the season banging, said Jackson Memorial head coach Frank Malta. |, Craig Epstein | NJ Advance Media for NJ.com ", "My favorite thing is when they come back," Saunders said. They really love the game of baseball," said Dean. Michael Esposito is the new head coach at Ramapo. Its in the rulebook of the Indiana-based National Federation of State High School Associations, points out longtime North Jersey umpire John Gojdycz. Bishop Eustace, 21-7-1 last season, is expected to be in rebuilding mode. 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. Pos. Plus, access to your favorite pro and college teams. 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 Several coaches noted that the cost and added responsibility of adding a pitch clock would be too much to handle. Ramapo 11. The shortstop is also excited to take the infield and play ball this year. 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. Hence, why we have people not wanting to play, coach and umpire our sport.. This could be attributed to the shortened preseason.. Attack the field, Passaic Techs Nutile said. Eric Cha of Old Tappan pitched in record-setting heat as if he had plans to get to a pool party. Peter Dunn NV/Old Tappan 2017. We knew they were a great team and were hot. It's a hard transition for me, giving up a passion, something that I've been doing for a long time now. 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.. Softball: Ramsey, Ramapo, Emerson Boro advance - BCWCA/Bergen Co. We lost to them last year in the first round of the state tournament. |, Kevin Minnick | NJ Advance Media for NJ.com Logothetis threw 99 pitches over seven innings, striking out eight and giving up eight hits. and Your California Privacy Rights (User Agreement updated 1/1/21. Privacy Policy and Cookie Statement, These kids were part of the Little League team that lost to Pennsylvania in Bristol (Conn.), Malta said. Charlie Wingfield 5; 13. 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. Investigative reporting that gives you an inside look at New Jersey schools, politics, environment and the mob. Will umpires and coaches yell, Hustle it up! even more to players? I was pretty excited since he is an amazing player who may become a professional one day.. I think what makes Coach Saunders so special is his attention to detail. 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.". He [Kaiser] didnt have great control of his slider. 2023 Advance Local Media LLC. 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 . He threw 77 pitches across six innings, he allowed one hit and two walks, and hit a batter, while surrendering one unearned run. 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. 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. List of Bergen County Coaches in State Hall of Fame. Its now my senior year and I want to play, have fun, and win.. "Unfortunately in the last few years at Ramapo we have dealt with a lot of loss. Police said they're still on the hunt for Butler, who's wanted for felony aggravated assault. 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. 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. The material on this site may not be reproduced, distributed, transmitted, cached or otherwise used, except with the prior written permission of Advance Local. Would you believe high school baseball in the United States already has a 20-second rule for pitchers? It means a lot. All rights reserved (About Us). Ryan Dalal went 2-for-3 and scored a run. | #GoEagles pic.twitter.com/2tm4mQMqJo. 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. All Top Performers. Will players waste less time between innings? Diaz was 7-1 as a junior with 1.01 ERA and 30 strikeouts in 40 innings. I was able to keep my composure. 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. Ben Marx had a hit and a RBI. They prefer to deliver the message quietly. 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. Tournament 1st rd. If you purchase a product or register for an account through one of the links on our site, we may receive compensation. I have been watching the live streams of the baseball games and I cant wait to be a part of them, said Dean. It's the Raiders' first title since 2005. Terrifying moment during a collegiate baseball game Saturday a player was struck by a bullet while he was standing in the bullpen -- and had to be rushed to a nearby hospital. 2023 Advance Local Media LLC. Best Version Media, LLC. Hamilton West and Notre Dame would likely have been ranked 15-20 if there was a NJ.com Preseason Top 20. Follow Eugene Rapay on Twitter at@erapay5and on Instagram at@byeugenerapay. Top Performers. 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. |, Luis Torres | NJ Advance Media for NJ.com Joe Zedalis may be reached at jzedalis@njadvancemedia.com. "When I see what happened in Italy and what is going on in New York, it knocks me right back to reality, Malta said. The preseason used to start the first Friday in March, but the New Jersey State Interscholastic Athletic Association designated March 13 as this seasons start for pitchers and catchers. Coach DeFazio is a northern New Jersey . His time in the dugout is spent offering encouragement and enjoying camaraderie. 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. That will have a trickle-down effect on amateur baseball, if not today, perhaps in a couple of years. If you continue to use this site we will assume that you are happy with it. I fouled a few pitches off and got a 10-pitch at bat and finally got one over the first basemans head. Baseball 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. Ramapo (19-14) took a 1-0 lead in the first inning when junior Jake Lopez grounded out to first base with two outs, scoring Teel from third. The Bobcats didn't leave much doubt in their win over the Panthers. (AP Photo/Michael Reaves) It was a revenge game for us. Wt. Ettinger pitched five innings for the win, giving up just two earned runs on five hits, while striking out 12 batters and issuing one walk. It helped the team advance to the county semi-finals.. Feretic was a Rutgers University commit, decommitted, and is now headed for Monroe (N.Y.) Community College. Edgemont (4-11) Nate Parsons had a double and a RBI. Ramapos two pitchers also worked quickly and the game took 1:55. It would absolutely help with the pace of the game, Red Bank Catholic coach Buddy Hausmann said. Byram Hills (9-6) Aside from Ettinger, Connor Boekel went 2-for-4 with his first career home run. Keeping New Jersey athletes healthy together. Coaches, under most circumstances, want to move the action along as well, preferring a seven-inning game that ends closer to a brisk two hours rather than a tedious three hours. Stolen Base RANK SB. I gained confidence as the game went on. Lets be honest we are however many years into the pitch-count monitoring and that still causes all sorts of chaos and confusion.". I dont think Ive seen anyone change anything theyre doing, Mainland coach Billy Kern said. 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. Ramapo coaches Garrison Ward and Mike Esposito are encouraging and bond with the players. After a 1-1 stalemate, they broke the game open by scoring nine runs over the third and fourth innings to pull away. I dont think its creeping in yet.. ", 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. Cookie Settings/Do Not Sell My Personal Information. Morristown returns senior lefty Joe Pucek, a Maryland-Baltimore County recruit, who struck out 51 in 39 innings and Pat Monfort. It would have been a good day to play baseball.. Delbarton, which finished last spring as the No. Im always, Cmon, lets go, guys. Morristown was 14-8 last season. Franklin Lakes, NJ Joined March 2019. "You try not to think about it and try to enjoy the moment, because you only got a couple games left. Ht. Choose your favorite sports and teams to follow to be able to see all of the content you want to enjoy first. Monfort, a senior, fanned 32 in 20 innings. "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.". Building those connections really have been special. C H u n t S o . With school likely closed at least until the end of April by the coronavirus, spring high school sports are on hold too. Saunders originally came to Byram Hills as a physical education teacher in 2003 and hasn't been anywhere else since. Baseball & softball fields sit empty before Opening Day. He is a true inspiration to our kids and the lessons we learned from him we are not just going to carry on into any one game. |. Old Tappans Cha, like Gable, works quickly. <> Signs and speeches . Payne Teel 3; Earned Run . Privacy Policy and Cookie Statement updated 5/1/2021). Michael Esposito is the new head coach at Ramapo. Ridgewood was 25-4 a season ago. Unmatched North Jersey high school sports coverage from our Varsity Aces team. Will Garden State pitchers work at a faster tempo? New Jersey Athletic Conference, All Rights Reserved. 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{ If Im in a groove, I stay in a groove and try to keep my tempo throughout the game, said Cha, who homered against Ramapo and seeks to help Old Tappan repeat as Bergen County champion. Eustace does return a reliable pitcher in Charlie Sanzio, who struck out 54 in 38 innings last spring. Ramapo beat Montville, 3-2, in the North 1, Group 3 sectional final. "Big 200, so a little more pep in our step, a little more juice for today," Byram Hills junior Dylan Ettinger said. Community Rules apply to all content you upload or otherwise submit to this site. Ramapo improves to 3 - 1 overall while the Titans . I had a Willie Mays style diving catch and my throw to third base resulted in a double play, said Dean. Local journalism that holds the powerful accountable, celebrates where we live and helps us solve problems. Were going to keep this train rolling.. My favorite player is LA Dodgers shortstop Corey Seager, said Dean. As the regular season begins to wind down and playoffs draw near, it sometimes becomes difficult for Saunders to not think about the end. I admire his style of play and his attitude on the field..