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Will players waste less time between innings? Community Rules apply to all content you upload or otherwise submit to this site. Morristown was 14-8 last season. Were going to keep this train rolling.. Ramapos two pitchers also worked quickly and the game took 1:55. But the former longtime coach, Ramapo and Sleepy Hollow athletic director, Section 1 football coordinator and long-ago Pearl River and University of Rhode Island baseball and football star made it . |, Nestor F. Sebastian | NJ Advance Media for NJ.com |, Kevin Minnick | NJ Advance Media for NJ.com Audrey Lelyo Paramus Catholic 2017. ALL RIGHTS RESERVED. Story Archive Roadrunners of the Week Social Media Skip Content Stream ramapo social @rcnjathletics 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. a player was struck by a bullet while he was standing in the bullpen -- and had to be rushed to a . Mahwah, NJ: Interim Athletic Director Jan Koslowsky announced today the hiring of Ryan Rinsky as the full-time baseball coach effective August 31st. Thats a problem in itself. For full access to live scores, breaking news and analysis from our Varsity Aces team,subscribe today. 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. All rights reserved (About Us). 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. Payne Teel 3; Earned Run . 2023 BVM Sports. NJ Division North I Group III. "We had a talk earlier in the week about putting the team first and making sure its's not a one-man show. Community Rules apply to all content you upload or otherwise submit to this site. 2 K . Ramapo coaches Garrison Ward and Mike Esposito are encouraging and bond with the players. and Your California Privacy Rights (User Agreement updated 1/1/21. James Cavallaro went 1-for-2 with two RBI. <> All rights reserved (About Us). Monfort, a senior, fanned 32 in 20 innings. 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. Hamilton West was 24-4 and the CVC Valley Division winner. Parents and Saunders' family had the cameras ready. Until his collegiate baseball career begins, Dean is focused on wins for the Ramapo Raiders. Seton Hall would likely have been a ranked among the top 10 teams in the state. I had a blast.. "We just played a two-game series with Mahwah in which a combined 57 runs were scored. Umpires have always been the driving force in moving the game along, but they try to avoid openly singling out a pitcher who is taking too long on the mound. Excited to announce our Captains for the 2023 season. The shortstop is also excited to take the infield and play ball this year. Cops say after collapsing, the TAMUT baseball player -- whose identity has not yet been publicly revealed -- was hospitalized. "We are excited to add Ryan as a fulltime member of the athletic . They got their break through in 2012, when they reached a section final. |. We knew they were a great team and were hot. (AP Photo/Michael Reaves) Building those connections really have been special. FRANKLIN LAKES, N.J. Ramapo High School baseball player Dean Ferrara decided to bench his quiet demeanor during a game this season. Space is limited. Stolen Base RANK SB. Every practice, there's a purpose to every sign. At Ramapo he holds a record of 177-144-2 overall coming into the 2009 season. "Things started to click for us after that win. Since then, the Franklin Lakes school has been playing its best baseball at the right time. Toms River South was 13-10 last year, but was looking for a big year with the return of senior Rob Marro. ", One last time at The Dob in 2023. Thank you for submitting a news tip to BVM Sports. It was a great feeling.. Your chance will come and never give up always give 110%.. and YouTube's terms of service is available here. Ramapo had three hits Klein, Teel and JT Psirogianes. 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.. Hamilton West and Notre Dame would likely have been ranked 15-20 if there was a NJ.com Preseason Top 20. Montvilles Christian Zurawlow had a game-high two hits. 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 . They really love the game of baseball, said Dean. He threw 77 pitches across six innings, he allowed one hit and two walks, and hit a batter, while surrendering one unearned run. User Agreement, YouTube's privacy policy is available here "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. We've been blessed with some good guys and coaches around here. Even with our pitchers, Get up and get ready to throw. 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. PJ Potter | NJ Advance Media for NJ.com 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. Will umpires and coaches yell, Hustle it up! even more to players? OJJ.o'O|^{{]uu2h+H$/^twwB&---}}}`Z"|vD?L{E{YD%(=1o_tNk=2@I. 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. 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. We really want to win the county title and go on to the state championship, said Dean. They hardly looked back from there, and Edgemont was unable to muster an answer. 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. 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. The Houston Rockets introduced former Boston Celtics head coach Ime Udoka as the franchise's next coach on Wednesday. He arrived at Ramapo in 1982 to coach baseball with Steve Turro, football and some track. Will Garden State pitchers work at a faster tempo? Until they add a pitch clock for high school, Ill probably start thinking about it then., I have some that work fast, some that work extremely slow. Ramapo Baseball Head Coach: Mike Esposito Record: 19-15 6-4 in Big North - Freedom Home Stats. Your California Privacy Rights/Privacy Policy. Morristown returns senior lefty Joe Pucek, a Maryland-Baltimore County recruit, who struck out 51 in 39 innings and Pat Monfort. "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. Its in the rulebook of the Indiana-based National Federation of State High School Associations, points out longtime North Jersey umpire John Gojdycz. We figured out that we are streaky. Dean turns to music for his pre-game ritual. Jackson Memorial, which would have been ranked No. 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. "We are excited to add Ryan as a fulltime member of the athletic . On Friday, Logothetis was at it again, this time leading Ramapo to a 3-2 win over Montville in the North 1, Group 3 title game. Ridgewood was 25-4 a season ago. In 2015, the Bobcats went all the way and won a state title. Follow Eugene Rapay on Twitter at@erapay5and on Instagram at@byeugenerapay. "Big 200, so a little more pep in our step, a little more juice for today," Byram Hills junior Dylan Ettinger said. Eastern would probably have opened the season with some injury issues. Brian Chapman, the head baseball coach at Millburn, still checks the weather for game days a habit developed over years of coaching in the unpredictable elements of the Northeast. I admire his style of play and his attitude on the field.. 2023 Advance Local Media LLC. Feretic was a Rutgers University commit, decommitted, and is now headed for Monroe (N.Y.) Community College. Hence, why we have people not wanting to play, coach and umpire our sport.. 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. You will now be able to customize your experience on our website. Righty Ben Chrzanowski, a UMass commit, would probably have been the starter for Millburn. He throws a hard fastball, Teel said. C H u n t S o . Byram Hills (9-6) Aside from Ettinger, Connor Boekel went 2-for-4 with his first career home run. Softball: Ramsey, Ramapo, Emerson Boro advance - BCWCA/Bergen Co. (Coach -- School -- Year Inducted) Bob Ciccone Fort Lee/ Hasbrouck Heights 2017. Im thinking of the game, said Brett Gable, a Cherokee sophomore pitcher and Virginia Tech recruit. Games in which pitchers are issuing a lot of walks will often take longer because more pitches are being thrown. Ramapo 11. Plus, access to your favorite pro and college teams. Thankfully, both the school and police said in statements the 18-year-old is now in stable condition. Its now my senior year and I want to play, have fun, and win.. Saunders' all-time record now sits at 200-130-2. and YouTube's terms of service is available here. Notre Dame was 24-2 last season and was the Colonial Valley Conference Colonial Division champ. That will have a trickle-down effect on amateur baseball, if not today, perhaps in a couple of years. Bishop Eustace at Eastern: Another game between two teams with tremendous tradition. If Jackson Memorial isnt loaded enough, keep an eye on sophomore Zach Crochfelt, who excels as both a pitcher and hitter. It means a lot. Final. Signs and speeches . I dont see it affecting the high school game at all, Ramseys Paul Urbanovich said. 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 . Registration on or use of this site constitutes acceptance of our Toms River South at Jackson Memorial: Ken Frank would have led his Indians into Larry DZio Field for a big Shore Conference Class A South test. Baseball & softball fields sit empty before Opening Day. Coach DeFazio will join the Ramapo Indian Hills Regional High School District with a passion and commitment to leadership, character, academics, and athletic excellence. I fouled a few pitches off and got a 10-pitch at bat and finally got one over the first basemans head. It was great playing on that team, said Dean. Eustace does return a reliable pitcher in Charlie Sanzio, who struck out 54 in 38 innings last spring. |, Jason Bernstein | NJ Advance Media for NJ.com But Im not sure a clock would be a remedy for that.. New Jersey Athletic Conference, All Rights Reserved. Edgemont (4-11) Nate Parsons had a double and a RBI. The Mustangs briefly took a 2-1 lead in the third inning on a home run by Logan Force to right-center field. Nick Gantaifis is a high school sports reporter for NorthJersey.com. Hamilton West at Notre Dame: This would have been the best game of the day. UHV- JAGS. Miami Redhawks head coach Deunna Hendrix during an NCAA women's basketball game on Saturday, Nov. 30, 2019, in Miami. I have been watching the live streams of the baseball games and I cant wait to be a part of them, said Dean. Diaz was 7-1 as a junior with 1.01 ERA and 30 strikeouts in 40 innings. Bello had 39 hits and 24 RBI last spring. His time in the dugout is spent offering encouragement and enjoying camaraderie. It was a revenge game for us. Ramapo baseball celebrates sectional title win over Montville. ", "My favorite thing is when they come back," Saunders said. and Your California Privacy Rights (User Agreement updated 1/1/21. This content is only available to subscribers. Since then, the Bobcats have 10 straight winning seasons and will look to make it 11 this year. Ridgewood returns All-Group catcher Brian Skettini and Virginia recruit Anthony Stephan, a shortstop, and one of the states finest hitters. The Raiders advance to Monday's Group 3 semifinals to play Cranford (24-4). Check out the photo gallery, then continue reading. The Cougars defeated Millburn, 10-8 in the North 2, Group 3 final on Friday. "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. Cha's pace is becoming a more familiar sight at higher levels of baseball. Ben Rothenberg went 2-for-4. My favorite player is LA Dodgers shortstop Corey Seager, said Dean. Raymond Harrison New Milford 2017. 1 team in state, has some huge shoes to fill. User Agreement, Rinsky brings a wealth of experience to the College as a former collegiate and professional baseball player and coach himself. RAMAPO RAIDERS 2016-2017 Varsity Baseball Head Coach: Mickey Hunt Assistant coaches: Joe Spaord, Matt Occhipinti, Garrison Ward, Mike Esposito # Name Gr. Ramapo improves to 3 - 1 overall while the Titans . As the regular season begins to wind down and playoffs draw near, it sometimes becomes difficult for Saunders to not think about the end. Delaware Valley 4. Tournament 1st rd. ", 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. 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. Privacy Policy and Cookie Statement, It helped the team advance to the county semi-finals.. "When I see what happened in Italy and what is going on in New York, it knocks me right back to reality, Malta said. Authorities say they believe 17-year-old Kamauri Butler and 20-year-old Demarco Banks were the shooters during the incident. Saunders originally came to Byram Hills as a physical education teacher in 2003 and hasn't been anywhere else since. Ramapo College Head Coach, Ryan Rinsky, will direct the winter baseball camp in Bergen County-Mahwah, in conjunction with U.S. 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. They both want to win every game.. It all started to come together for the Raiders when they stunned top-seeded Don Bosco, 1-0, in the Bergen County Tournament quarterfinals on May 21. 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. 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{ Coach Paul Urbanovich of Ramsey, the defending NJSIAA Group 2 champion, believes a faster pace and shorter games could help alleviate the statewide umpiring shortage. Cookie Settings/Do Not Sell My Personal Information. Community Rules apply to all content you upload or otherwise submit to this site. Michael Esposito is the new head coach at Ramapo. "Have high school games started to get much longer? Weve been a lot louder in the dugout and weve hit the ball a lot better. Hustle it out. 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. <> stream The family will have a new team to cheer for in September when Dean joins the Fairfield University Stags baseball team. On 4/11, the Ramapo varsity baseball team won their away non-conference game against Delaware Valley (Frenchtown, NJ) by a score of 11-4. 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. The Bobcats didn't leave much doubt in their win over the Panthers. Bryce Baskind had a double and a RBI. I think there are more walks and hit by pitches than there used to be. I'm excited for new challenges and certainly excited to help be an advocate for all of our players and coaches at Byram Hills. Eric Cha of Old Tappan pitched in record-setting heat as if he had plans to get to a pool party. <> March 11, 2021. The material on this site may not be reproduced, distributed, transmitted, cached or otherwise used, except with the prior written permission of Advance Local. Lea is a New York Yankees fan, Chris is a New York Mets and Dean is a Los Angeles Dodgers fan. It all started to come together . The official Baseball Coach List for the Ramapo College of New Jersey Roadrunners Skip To Main . 2023 Advance Local Media LLC. He holds an impressive 422-340-2 overall coaching record (.552 winning percentage). 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. "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.". Its our confidence and thats made a difference. Teel. 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. List of Bergen County Coaches in State Hall of Fame. Choose your favorite sports and teams to follow to be able to see all of the content you want to enjoy first. Coach DeFazio will join the Ramapo Indian Hills Regional High School District with a passion and commitment to leadership, character, academics, and athletic excellence. It's the Raiders' first title since 2005. I do think a quicker game, but more importantly a faster pace of play, will help attract more umpires, since we may be losing some to the faster softball game, Urbanovich said. 2023 Advance Local Media LLC. 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). The community, family aspect has been great. Baseball: Statewide stat leaders for the fourth week of the season, April 24-30. Ramapo beat Montville, 3-2, in the North 1, Group 3 sectional final. 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. Ridgewood at Ramapo: Ridgewood, the defending Group 5 champions, would have been a team ranked between 10-15 in the NJ.com Top 20. If you change your mind, go to Notifications in the menu to enable browser notifications. Mike DiPaolo went 1-for-2 with a RBI. 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 . The material on this site may not be reproduced, distributed, transmitted, cached or otherwise used, except with the prior written permission of Advance Local. Privacy Policy and Cookie Statement, Delbarton, which finished last spring as the No. Unmatched North Jersey high school sports coverage from our Varsity Aces team. FRANKLIN LAKES Ramapo has thrived off momentum and triumphed on emotion this season. 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. "You try not to think about it and try to enjoy the moment, because you only got a couple games left. Scoreboard: Scores, schedule, results and more for May 1-7 high school baseball. 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. A photo collage commemorating various baseball moments over the years linked both the past and the present. Baseball lessons are offered in hitting, pitching, catching, fielding and baserunning. Ramapo has won four straight games and has outscored its opponents, 26-10 during that span. Also returning is Jason Gilman, who fanned 26 in 29 innings of work. During Fridays 7-1 win at Ramapo, the right-hander didnt have his best stuff, but he kept at it. It would absolutely help with the pace of the game, Red Bank Catholic coach Buddy Hausmann said. Ramapo rallies past Pascack Hills to extend streak - Baseball recap, Who is the top junior position player in NJ baseball for 2023? Franklin Lakes, NJ Joined March 2019. 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. Signs and speeches were made. A game against Toms River South is a great way to get the season banging, said Jackson Memorial head coach Frank Malta. Umpires are paid $90 per game for baseball and $84 for softball, according to Gojdycz. 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. He'll enjoy another career highlight in his final season. Investigative reporting that gives you an inside look at New Jersey schools, politics, environment and the mob. Ryan Dalal went 2-for-3 and scored a run. Notre Dame was the Mercer County Tournament champion. Ramapo is retooling after an 18-8 season last spring. Potok has a 90 mph fastball and is a Coastal Carolina commit. Coaches also pointed out that the length of the game has as much to do with how well pitchers are pitching as it does the pace they're working at. According to the Texarkana Texas Police Department, two men shot at each other in front of a home as the game was happening nearby and an errant round "traveled about 400 yards and struck the innocent victim at the ball field. Coaches also said a longer preseason would help shorten games. Bishop Eustace, 21-7-1 last season, is expected to be in rebuilding mode. Pos. I dont think its creeping in yet.. Absolutely. I dont think they understand the rule thats going in [in MLB], like a lot of people. YouTubes privacy policy is available here and YouTubes terms of service is available here. Logothetis retired 10 of the final 11 batters he faced. Udoka addressed his "poor decision" that led to his departure from the Celtics. After a 1-1 stalemate, they broke the game open by scoring nine runs over the third and fourth innings to pull away. Coach Martin has led We didnt have an identity all year. FRANKLIN LAKES Ramapo has thrived off momentum and triumphed on emotion this season. "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. %PDF-1.4 If you continue to use this site we will assume that you are happy with it. 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. ", 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. It was disappointing not having a baseball season last year due to the pandemic, said Dean. He led Ramapo to the only baseball county title in school history in 1997, with a pitching coach named Joe . "We were really upset about how we kind of got beat (in a rain-suspended game against Briarcliff), and we've kind of bounced back and went to war. "I certainly haven't won any games between the lines, all the players did that. Montville (21-9) tied it in the second when Hunter Force scored on a fielders choice groundout by Ryan Wehrle. Dylan Ettinger, Byram Hills: He provided a big boost at the plate and on the mound. These kids were part of the Little League team that lost to Pennsylvania in Bristol (Conn.), Malta said. 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. Michael Esposito is the new head coach at Ramapo. 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? Gallery: Photo gallery of Byram Hills-Briarcliff baseball, before it was suspended by the rain. Old Bridge, 23-7 last spring, returns Matt Baker, who struck out 39 in 26 innings a season ago. It goes far past that," said Garrison Ward, Ramapo's co-head baseball coach and a 2003 graduate. "Unfortunately in the last few years at Ramapo we have dealt with a lot of loss. | #GoEagles pic.twitter.com/2tm4mQMqJo. Police said they're still on the hunt for Butler, who's wanted for felony aggravated assault. He is a pitcher-outfielder. Hamilton West would likely have handed the ball to senior lefty Nick Diaz. After coaching his 16th season as the varsity baseball head coach, he will be transitioning from coaching to an administrative role and is slated to become the assistant athletic director at Byram Hills next year. MAHWAH, NJ --- Interim Athletic Director Jan Koslowsky announced the hiring of Ryan Rinsky as the full-time baseball coach effective August 31st.