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The Minor League program is made up of players ages 8 through 11 years of age.
The primary goals of the Minor League program is to provide an arena to practice fundamental baseball skills, to develop knowledge of the game, and to cooperate and compete in a safe & friendly environment. Ulitmately, getting the players prepared to play in the next higher level of play in the Major Division.
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Team "Shout Outs" for 2010 |
Braves
Saturday 5/22 - against the Rays:
Braves looked strong sending 30 batters to the plate earning 8 hits and 7 walks, for a Team Batting Average of .348! Chase Rinehimer & Dave Steadelle, both hitting the ball well in the last few games, delivered again. Chase a double, David a single and 2 runs scored, Mike Wyda had a bases loaded single with 2 RBIs and a bases loaded ball in play advancing 2 runners and pounding in a 3rd RBI on a fielder's choice at 2nd base.
Dean Ambosie & Ptrick Rother picked up their missing pieces (Ambosie a HOMERUN, Rother a triple) needed for them both to get the cycle for the year. THe two combined for 5-5: 1 walk, 3 singles, 1 triple 1 Homerun. @ runs scored and 3 RBIs!
Braves were equally strong on defence with Mike Wyda throwing hard through 4 1/3 innings and Ambosie firing for the remainder. In the end, it was the strong pitching of the Rays garnering 13 strike-outs in a 5 inning game that made the difference.
Monday 5/17 - against the A's:
Braves cam to Monday's game carrying their bats over their shoulders, but come the top of the 1st - the bats came off the shoulders & came off with a purpose. Let it be known that Minor League Baseball has a big strike zone, and that's just the way the Braves like it!
27 batters went to the plate earning 6 legitimate hits (Rother a single & a double, Bruce Leatherman a single, Chase Rinehimer a triple, Stan Gluc a single and Dave Steadelle a single) with a team batting average .222 - not bad.
Now take away the 8 walks (tactical at bats earning walks: Dean Ambrosie 2, Caleb Rowlands 2, Bruce Leatherman 1, Chase 2, Stan Gluc 1 and Gabe Chimolia 1). Braves were 6 for 19 as a team - average 316.
Now add 4 hits tha Manager ruled as errors (Ambosie 1, Chase 1, Dave Steadelle 1 and Mike Wyda 1) making the Braves 10 for 19 with a combined Team Batting Average of 526. The bottom line... the Braves bats are on their shoulders walking in & walking out. Other than that they're swinging!!!
Saturday 5/8 - against the Brewers:
Braves back on the path...
When the Braves took the field Saturday, it felt more like February on the cold mountains of South Korea than early summer baseball in Mt. Top, PA - Brrrr!!! Dean Ambosie threw for 3 and was helped by David Steadelle, Patrick Rother and Aaron Parker. The Braves bats were going early. Chase Rinehimer singled early, picking up an RBI and clubbed one deep with his 2nd at bat, but fell victim to a great catch by the Brewer's Left Center fielder. Mike Wyda had an RBI single and the red-hot Bruce Leatherman got a hit to keep things alive in the 2nd. Bruce Leatherman got on again to score in the 5th. The 5th inning was explosive. Dean Limongelli, Bryce Wyda, Bruce Leatherman, Gabe Chmiola, Mike Steadelle and Aaron Parker reached base successfully and scored. The #8 batter, Pat Rother, chose a strike on the high and outside corner to drive DEEP to Right for a HOME RUN!! The bottom of the 5th the Brewers put on a run of their own that included great base running, a GRAND SLAM, and an exciting play at the plate.
Thursday 5/6 against the Giants:
Things looked good early as the Braves pounded the Giants with a barrage of pitchers. Mike Wyda, Stanley Gluc, Chase Rinehimer, Dean Ambosie and Patrick Rother all shared duties on the mound. Dean Ambosie and Patrick Rotherboth scored twice and added RBI's. Bryce Wyda and Dean Limongelli also scored one run each.
Friday 4/30 - against the Indians:
The Braves took the field, led once again by the strong arm of Aaron Parker. After 4, David Steadelle, Dean Ambosie and a solid defense worked together for the remaining 2 1/3 innings. Ambosie was 2-3 with a single and double. Chase Rinehimerstood out at the plate, putting the ball in play 3-3, while picking up 3 RBI's. Mike Wyda also put the ball in play 3 times with 1 RBI.
Saturday 4/24 (Opening Day) - against the Indians:
The Braves opened the season & didn't waste any time with Dean Ambosie taking the 1st pitch of the season deep to Left Center for a lead off triple. Patrick Rother picked up the RBI. Aaron Parker was solid through 5, while picking up 2 hits for his cause. Caleb Rowlands was solid at the plate with a single and double. The 1st year crew - fresh up from Coach Pitch - looks promising, led by Bruce Leatherman who went 2-3. Patrick Rother took the mound, and with a solid effort by the defense, was able to close.
Brewers
Tuesday 6/15 - against the Indians:
Great pitching by Eric Biddinger and Brad Kotarsky.
Hits include a triple by Shane Angle, doubles by Nick Grosek and Jimmy Aton, and single RBI's by Derrick Dewaldand and TJ Kulak.
The Whole Team plated great, down by 7 runs in the final inning and only lost by 1. Great job to the whole team... you've all come a LONG WAY from day one. I couldn't be prouder!!!
Tuesday 5/11 - against the A's:
Derick Dewald got his 1st hit of his MALL career. Great job buddy!!!!
Nick Grosek & Jimmy Aton pitched a great game.
Eric Biddinger, Nick Grosek, Shane Angle & Blaine Baloga all had hits.
Whole Team played a GREAT game.
Saturday 5/8 against the Braves:
TJ Kulak & Brad Kotarsky GREAT pitching!
Shane Angle get a GOLDEN GLOVE for a great Jump catch!
Brad Kotarsky had an in the park GRAND SLAM!!!
Friday 5/7 - against the Nationals:
Luke Bartley, James Aton & Charles Helmbold GREAT hits!
Nick Grosek game winning TRIPLE scoring 3 runs!
Whole Team GREAT JOB on your 1st WIN!!!
Saturday 4/24 (Opening Day) - against the A's:
Brad Kotarsky & Nick GroseckGREAT job on your RBI's!!!
James Aton & Luke Bartley GREAT job pitching.
Eric Biddinger, Nick Groseck, Luke Bartley, Derick Dewald & Brad Kotarsky all had runs.
To the WHOLE TEAM good job on our 1st game!
Giants
Saturday 5/15 - against the Red Sox:
This was the best played game of the season so far as the Giants and the Red Sox battled it out through 5 innings. The Giants jumped out early with a 1-0 lead in the top of the first. The Red Sox jumped back on top 4-1 with solid hitting. In the top of the 5th, the Giants showed what they were made of and put 3 runs on the board to tie the game at 4-4. However, it wasn't meant to be, as in the bottom of the 5th - with a timely base hit and 3 walks - the Red Sox were victorious. After the game Coach Boris rewarded the team with Icees! GREAT JOB Giants...
Patrick "Clutch" Lylewent 3 for 3 with a solid clutch hit in the top of the 5th.
Michael "Mickey" Palmierowent 3 for 3 with 2 RBI's, 2 singles and a double.
Coit "Hammer" Holbrookour lead off hitter, SMACKED a solid single in the top of the 5th
Keefer "Iron Man" Hooveralso contributed with an RBI single in the 5th.
Shane "Big Blast" O'Rourkewent 1 for 3 with an RBI in the 5th
Friday 5/14 - against the Indians:
Shawn "Lightning" Billings had a GREAT pitching performance with 8 K's.
Coit "Hammer" Holbrookbusted out and went 3-4 with 3 RBI's, 2 singles and a double!!!
Whole Team GREAT job!
Saturday 5/8 - against the Nationals:
Shane "Big Blast" O'Rourkewent 3-3 with 8 RBI's. He had a double, a triple and an in the park Grand Slam... Shane, YOU ROCK!!!
Keefer "Iron Man" Hooverwent 2-2 with 5 RBI's. He had a double and a triple. He also turned an unassisted double play. DUDE, for an 8 year old, you belong in the BIG LEAGUES!
Patrick Lyle went 4-4. Dude, you're on FIRE!
Shane O'Rourke, Shawn Billing, Anthony Poyer, Keefer Hoover & Michael "Mickey" Palmiero had great combined pitching efforts.
Giants another FANTASTIC effort!
Thursday 5/6 - against the Braves:
Keefer "Iron Man" Hoover had a 2 RBI double to left field.
Anthony Poyer had 2 solid base hits to left field, AWESOME JOB!
Justin "Big Man" Kachurak SMASHED an RBI single to left field!
The Whole Team played SOLID baseball... Great Job Giants!
Saturday 5/1 - against the Yankees:
Shane "Big Blast" O'Rourke had an in the park Home Run!
Patrick "Heat" Lyle went 2-3 with a ROCKET HIT to right center.
Keefer Hoover & Shawn Billings turned a 6-3 double play, AWESOME JOB!
Camden "Smoke" Boris, Patrick "Heat" Lyle, Jeffery "Fire Ball" Siegfried & Michael "Mickey" Palmiero had a great combined pitching effort.
The Whole Team played GREAT!
Thursday 4/29 - against the A's:
Camden Boris had an AWESOME catch in center field.
Anthony Poyer, Michael MacDonald & Justin Kachurak had solid base hits.
Michael "Mickey" Palmiero had a 2 RBI triple to deep left center!
Shawn Billings & Jeffery Siegfried had solid pitching performances.
Saturday 4/24 (Opening Day) - against the Nationals:
Shane O'Rourke had an inside the park grand slam.
Darren McGhar had a SMASH hit single to left field.
Keefer Hoover went 2-3 in his FIRST minor league game!
Nationals
Thursday 6/3 - against the Bravess:
Braves strike early scoring a run in the 1st inning. Nationals strike back in the top of the 2nd with timely hitting by Matthew Snyder and David Perrins. "Mr. Clutch" stays true to his name and gets the Nats on the board with a 2-out, bases loaded smash single to center field plating Nathin Dunsmuir. With the bases still loaded, big DP steps into the box and fights off several pitches before turning on an inside fastball and rips a line drive down the left field line. DP hustles his way to third clearing the bases on the way.
"AK" Andrew K. played great defense as did David Wickiser, flashing the glove and arms all game!
M. Snyder and Thomas Roberts combine to shut down the Braves offensive attack allowing just 2 runs.
Great game played by both squads!
Saturday 5/29 - against the Rays:
David "Pop" Perrins rips a single down the left field line & picks up 2 RBI's. Nice "pop" David!
Mr. Clutch, Matthew Snyder is at it again, reaching base every plate appearance, goes 2-2 with a walk and 2 RBI's. Way to "Clutch Up" Matt!
Andrew "AK" Kohlert grabs an infield single and helps the cause with an RBI... nice work AK!
David "wick" Wickiser nail a solid line drive double, and follows up with a single and 2 runs scored.
Stew Caladie turns in a solid performance going 1-1-1 and crossed the plate 2 times. Caladie shows the leather late in the game snaring a line drive smash to left center to keep the Nats in the game. Great catch SJ!
Tuesday 5/25 - against the Royals:
Andrew Kohlert had an AWESOME game at the plate. AK goes 2-3 with an RBI and a RUN SCORED! Dude, you are TOP DOG!!!!
Matthew Snyder once again continues to impress at the plate, going 1-1 with a walk and an RBI! GREAT JOB Matthew... or should we say "Mr. Clutch"?
Saturday 5/22 - against the Red Sox:
Thomas Roberts goes 2-2 at the plate with a bases loaded LINE DRIVE triple to right and a LINE DRIVE RIP single to center field grabbing 4 RBI's and a run scored on the day! Great stick work Thomas! WELL DONE!
David Perrins went 2-2 with the stick and scored a run. Way to go David!
Stew Caladie NAILS a single to left and picked up 2 RBI's. Great clutch hitting Hollywood!
Matthew Snyder POUNDS out another hit & picks up another RBI! Stay HOT MATT!!!
Thursday 5/20 - against the Indians:
"Hollywood" Caladie goes 2-2 with 3 RBI's and a run scored. GREAT JOB Stew!
Matthew Snyder answers the hitting bell AGAIN and goes 1-1 with a walk and a RBI.
Dominic Capaci touches 1st base each at bat, going 1-1 with a walk. GREAT bat work DC!
Saturday 5/15 - against the Yankees:
Steven Evans played awesome defense at 1st base.
David Perrins, Matt Snyder, Stew Caladie & Steven Evans each pounded out a base hit! Great work fellas!
Thursday 5/13 - against the Braves:
Dominic Capaci rips a single with the bases loaded, NICE HIT DC!
Andrew Kohlert plated his first hit of the season with the bases loaded! Great hit Andrew!
D. Wickiser & D. Mazur (Maze) continue on a torrid pace with the sticks and go a combined 3-4 with 3 RBI's.
Steven Evans grabs two more hits and played great "Heads Up" base running!
Jack Pollack played awesome defense at 2nd base! Great job Jack!
"Maze", D. Perrins, S. Evans & Matthew Snyder combined for a 5 hitter on the pitcher's mound. Nice TEAM effort NATS!
Saturday 5/8 - against the Red Sox:
Matthew Snyder continues his HOT streak and goes 2 for 3 at the plate.
David Mazur & David Wickiser also helped with the stick, each getting a pair of hits.
Friday 5/7 - against the Brewers:
Game 4 was a battle for the ages with the Minor League Milwaukee Brewers taking on the up and coming Washington Nationals. Top of the first, the Brewers came out with a sharp eye and quickly loaded the bases on three consecutive walks giving up by the young 1st time pitcher Stewart Caladie (friends call him Hollywood).
David Mazur (Maze) came in to relieve Hollywoodand Maze quickly struck out the side to end a possible early strike by the crew.
Bottom of the first the Nats lead-off hitter, Jack Parker, drew a walk and two batters later was dancing on 3rd base just waiting for an opportunity to cross home plate. With 2 outs, man on 3rd, Steven Evans comes to the plate. Evans wasted no time in smashing a solid triple to left center, placing the 1st score of the game.
The bottom of the second was just as exciting for the Nats. Matthew Snydersmashed a line drive single to lead off the inning, and then both David Wickiser and Dominic Capacidrew walks to load the bases. But the Nats were unable to scratch any runs across as the Brewers pitching staff stood tall.
The third inning turns out to be the most exciting inning of the game. With the Nats up 1-0 headed into the 3rd, the Brewers struck quickly with a lead off hit, a walk, and then another hit. With the bases jammed, the Brew Crew drove a solid smash to right field and cleared the bases with a stand up triple. The final batter of the inning drove in yet another run and the Brewers took a 6-1 lead headed into the bottom of the third.
In the bottom half of the inning, Nathan Dunsmuir started the inning off with a sharp eye for the ball and drew a walk. Jack Pollack drew his 2nd walk of the game and the Nats now had a man on 1st and 2nd. David Wickiserfollowed with a tough, HBP to load the bases for the "Maze". Maze came through with a clutch hit and narrowed the lead 6-2. Next batter, Steven Evans, hit a hard smash to third and the Brewers 3rd baseman made an awesome play to get Wickiserby a hair at 3rd base for a force out - but not before the Nats plated another run to make it 6-3. It was now "Hollywood's" turn to bat, and Mr. Antics did not disappoint. Caladie cracked one in the hole between 3rd and short and the Brewers' SS made a great play, but couldn't make the tag to the elusive "Maze" - who dodged the tag attempt and was "SAFE" at third base. Matthew Snyder came through for the 2nd straight time producing an awesome hit, driving Steven Evans to narrow the score 6-5. With 2 outs, Hollywood on 3rd base, Snyderon 1st base, the Nats final hitter of the inning, David Perrins gets into a lengthy battle with the Brewer's pitcher. Perrins hung tough in the batters box fouling off and dodging at least 17 pitches before getting called out on strikes to end what was the most exciting game of the year.
Great game played by both squads!
Saturday 5/1 - against the A's:
Steven Evans, David Wickiser & David Mazur bats remain HOT, going a combined 6 for 7 at the plate.
Stew Caladie, Thomas Roberts, Matthew Snyder, Jacob Parker & Joey Olszyk all chipped in offensively with singles.
Tuesday 4/27 - against the Brewers:
Dave Mazur out-hustles the ball for an infield single!
David Wickiser NAILS a "rope" to the outfield.
Dominic Capaci & David Perrinscontribute with HUGE "at bats" late in the game to help the Nats grab their 1st win of the year!
Steven Evans & Thomas Roberts played GREAT defense!
Whole Team great TEAM effort!!!
Saturday 4/24 (Opening Day) - against the Giants:
David Wickisergets the 1st official hit for the 2010 Minor League Nats... WELL DONE!!!
Steven Evans, David Mazur, Stew Caladie, Matthew Snyder, Dominic Capaci & Jacob Parker all plated their official 1st hit of the season... GOOD WORK fellas!!
Orioles
Saturday 5/15 - Win against the A's:
Conner Evans2 home runs and 1 single - Keep HITTING Righty!
Liam Martinchek grand slam and 1 single - SMOOTH Swing.
Mike Picataggio 2 singles - first time catching... WOW, IMPRESSIVE!!!
Jeffery Schmude 2 singles - EXCELLENT Pitching.
Ryan Anderson 2 doubles - BIG Hits
Gus Gariano 2 singles - GREAT Pitching and GOOD contact hitter!
Jordan Miale 2 singles - GOOD Lead off Hitter.
Will Zieglar 2 singles - GREAT Swing!
Matt Dopp 2 singles - CLUTCH Hitting
Sean Murphy 3 singles - All around GREAT Player!
Tyler McHale 1 single - GREAT Concentration at the plate.
Max Gariano 2 singles - STRONG Hitter!
TEAM Scored 23 Runs - GREAT, GREAT Hitting!!! You guys are really playing AWESOME Baseball.
Monday 5/10 - Win against the Red Sox:
Mike Picataggio (5 K's), Liam Martinchek (4 K's) & Ryan Anderson (3 K's) EXCELLENT pitching.
Matt Dopp (Nice outfield catch) & Jordan Miale (Great play at second) GREAT defense
Will Zieglar SOLID hitting (double / RBI to start off the game)
Jim Anderson & Jeffery Schmude GREAT coaching.
Whole Team GREAT JOB, your consistent hitting and defense wins games!!!
Saturday 5/8 - Loss to the Red Sox:
Sean Murphy (3 RBI's) & Jeffery Schmude (triple) GREAT hitting.
Will Zieglar & Ryan Anderson GREAT defense
Gus Gariano One Tough Player!!! (hit by pitch and a line drive)
Tuesday 5/4 - Win against the Royals:
Ryan Anderson, Mike Picataggio & Liam Martinchek GREAT pitching!
Liam Martinchek & Jeffery Schmude (triple) GREAT hitting.
Zak Karchin & Matt Dopp SOLID hits!!
Mike Picataggio NICE catch (saved the game)!!
Will Zieglar & Ryan Anderson GREAT defense
Whole Team awesome job and COMEBACK!
Saturday 5/1 - Win against the Braves:
Jeffery Schmude had an in the park Home Run (3 RBIs)!
Jeffery Schmude & Gus Gariano SOLID pitching.
Max Gariano GREAT defense!
Tyler McHale & Jordan Miale had SOLID base hits!
The Whole Team GREAT hitting and SOLID defense!
Saturday 4/24 (Opening Day) - Tie against the Yankees:
Mike Picataggio & Ryan Anderson GREAT pitching!
Max Gariano GREAT defense!
Sean Murphy & Gus Gariano both had SOLID base hits!
The Whole Team great job and COMEBACK!
Rays
Saturday 5/22 - against the Braves:
Brandon Belfonte great start pitching and Kyle Dotzel in to relief. Way to stick it out!
In the last inning the rally starter Kyle Dotzel with a tripple, Brett Vital with a 2 RBI double, Joseph Grzenda with an RBI single, along with Brandon Whitman and Brandon Belfonte.
What a game guys... GREAT job with the bats!
Friday 5/14 - against the Yankees:
Great game by both teams, with a solid defense and pitching. We held them to 4 runs. Although we couldn't get that many hits through the infield, the Whole Team did great. What an effort!!!
Friday 5/8- against the Phillies:
Brandon Whitman GREAT hit for an RBI.
Hunter Rinehimer, Daniel Belfonte & Tom Keber were an UNSTOPPABLE pitching trio!
Brandon Belfonte had a double and single.
Whole Team lots of hits and GREAT plays - great game!
Friday 5/7 - against the A's:
Hunter Rinehimer had two doubles.
Daniel Belfonte had a single and double.
Tom Keber had a triple and double with some GREAT base running.
Kyle Dotzel starter pitcher and went STRONG for 3 1/2 innings.
Brandon Belfonte came in to close out the game with 9 STRIKE OUTS!
Whole Team great game!
Wednesday 4/28 - against the Yankees:
Chris Smith started a come back rally after the team had a rough start to the game.
Brett Vital & Jacob Gerlach both knocked in runs.
Whole Team great game!
Saturday 4/24 (Opening Day) - against the Phillies:
Hunter Rinehimer pitched a GREAT opening game.
Daniel Belfonte came in to relieve and made a TRIPLE PLAY to end the inning.
Giants
Saturday 4/24 (Opening Day) against the Nationals:
Shane O'Rourke had an inside the park grand slam.
Darren McGhar had a SMASH hit single to left field.
Keefer Hoover went 2-3 in his FIRST minor league game!
Thursday 4/29 against the A's:
Camden Boris had an AWESOME catch in center field.
Anthony Poyer, Michael MacDonald & Justin Kachurak had solid base hits.
Michael "Mickey" Palmiero had a 2 RBI triple to deep left center!
Shawn Billings & Jeffery Siegfried had solid pitching performances.
Saturday 5/1 against the Yankees:
Shane "Big Blast" O'Rourke had an in the park Home Run!
Patrick "Heat" Lyle went 2-3 with a ROCKET HIT to right center.
Keefer Hoover & Shawn Billings turned a 6-3 double play, AWESOME JOB!
Camden "Smoke" Boris, Patrick "Heat" Lyle, Jeffery "Fire Ball" Siegfried & Michael "Mickey" Palmiero had a great combined pitching effort.
The Whole Team played GREAT!
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MINOR LEAGUE TEAMS 2010
ATHLETICS SEAN FOLEY 474-6921
BRAVES PAT ROTHER 868-6445
BREWERS GREG BARTLEY 474-9184
GIANTS JAI HOOVER 474-9653
INDIANS BILL SNIPAS 474-6209
NATIONALS STEW CALADIE 474-2953
ORIOLES VINCE PICATAGGIO 403-1450
PHILLIES CHRIS ZERO 403-6263
RAYS CHRIS SMITH 868-8372
RED SOX HENRY MAGO 868-7454
ROYALS TOM SEPELA 868-5740
YANKEES TOM BORUM 474-0626 |
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