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Welcome to the Website of the Hastings Monarchs
Welcome to the web site of the Hastings Monarchs Baseball Club, Est. 1995. The Monarchs are members of the Westchester Rockland Wood Bat League (W.R.W.B.L.) and are affiliated with the National Adult Baseball Association (N.A.B.A.) and the National Semi-Pro Baseball Association (N.S.P.B.A.). New York plays a 30+ game schedule which begins with Spring training in March, and continues into the end of August. All roster players are eligible to play in N.A.B.A local, regional, and national tournaments. The 2008 Hastings Monarchs will begin their 14th season in Semi-Professional Baseball.
Many of our players past and present have played, or are currently playing, Division I, II, & III college baseball and several have played professionally for independent teams as well as affiliated organizations. Some of the programs include Amherst College, Barry University, Bronx Community College, Castleton State College, Central Arizona Community College, Concordia College, Connecticut College, Davidson College, Dominican College, Fairfield University, Farmingdale State University, Fordham University, Francis Marion University, George Mason University, Hamilton College, Harrisburg, Iona College, Ithaca College, John Jay College, Lehigh University, Lindenwood University, LIU-CW Post, Manhattan College, Marist College, Mercy College, Montgomery County Community College, New York Institute of Technology, Norwalk Community College, Oswego College, Owens Community College, Pace University, Queens College, RPI, Rhode Island College, Rockland Community College, Sacred Heart University, St. John's University, Seton Hall University, Siena College, Skidmore College, Stonehill College, SUNY-Albany, SUNY-Binghamton, SUNY-Old Westbury, SUNY-Stony Brook, Union College, University of Hawaii-Hilo, University of Massachusetts, University of Michigan, University of New Hampshire, UNC-Greensboro, University of Princeton, University of Tampa, Westchester Community College, Whittier College, Yale University.
Some of the professional organizations include the Cleveland Indians, Detroit Tigers, Florida Marlins, Montreal Expos, New York Yankees, San Francisco Giants, Seattle Mariners, Bellmont Red Barons, Elmira Pioneers, Massachusetts Mad Dogs, New Jersey Jackals, Sioux Falls Canaries, Somerset Patriots, Sullivan County Mountain Lions, Thunder Bay Wiskey Jacks, & Yonkers Hoot Owls.
Thursday, August 14
2008 Monarchs All-Stars Announced!!!!
Kenny Smith
Starting Pitcher
IP: 51ERA: 2.47SO: 83W-L: 3-3
Notes: Easily the Monarchs MVP and Rookie of the Year of 2008, the 19 year-old lefty dominated the WRWBL with his 85 mph fastball. In 51 innings of work he recorded a staggering 83 strikeouts and two 14 strikeout games during the season. With more run support and a better start to the season Kenny would undoubtedly be a candidate for the league CY Young award, but will certainly be a candidate for WRWBL Rookie of the Year. Kenny pitches for Division III SUNY Oneonta and is teammates with Monarchs centerfielder Luke Thornton.
Luke Thornton
Centerfield
AVE: .349
SLG: .453
OBP: .378
RBIs: 15
Runs: 13
Notes: In his 2nd season in the league and 1st all-star appearance, Luke quickly became a leader for the Monarchs by his play on the field. A Comeback Player of the Year candidate, Luke led the Monarchs in RBIs, Runs, doubles, and stolen bases. Other than is stellar bat, his play defensively in centerfield lends a consideration for a Gold Glove award. Luke compiled 4 outfield assists and made sure teams knew he wasn’t someone to take any chance of running on. Luke also plays for Division III SUNY Oneonta and is teammates with Monarchs pitcher Kenny Smith.
Andrew Rosario
2B-1B-C
AVE: .353
SLG: .569
OBP: .441
RBIs: 12
Runs: 9
Notes: In his 1st season in the league, Andrew made a huge impact offensively and defensively. In only 17 games he had 12 RBIs and led the team with 3 triples. Andrew also played a gold glove caliber 1st base and solid 2nd base whenever called upon. After joining the team in June, he quickly became a clubhouse favorite with his consistent hitting and attendance at games. Andrew plays for Division III CUNY Lehman and is teammates with Monarchs catcher Gilbert Garcia.
Gilbert Garcia
Catcher
AVE: .421
SLG: .789
OBP: .476
Runs: 10
Notes: In his 1st season in the league, Gilbert gave the Monarchs a big power bat they sorely needed at cleanup. In only 12 games, Gil had 4 doubles, 2 triples, 10 runs, 6 RBIs and led the team in average, slugging, and OBP. He also changed the game defensively by throwing out 4 base runners in 13 attempts with his rocket arm behind the plate. Gil became a pitchers best friend and opposing base runners worst enemy. Gil plays for Division III CUNY Lehman and is teammates with Monarchs infielder Andrew Rosario.
Max Pachner
Shortstop
AVE: .286
OBP: .368
RBIs: 9
Runs: 9
Notes: In his 1st season in the league, Max was the Monarchs leadoff because of his ability to take pitches, and steal bases. Max led the team in walks and was a vocal leader on the field and in the dugout. Probably Max’s biggest contribution was his play shortstop. He made great plays all year and helped turn 9 double plays defensively.
Richard Alicea (alternate)
DH-C-3B
AVE: .309
OBP: .333
Notes: In his 1st season in the league, Richard was one of the most consistent hitters for the Monarchs all season. Another well liked player by his teammates, Richard helped bolster the bottom of the order hitting mainly from the 6 spot and filled in nicely as part-time catcher.
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