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Wednesday, September 16 WATKINS GETS WIN IN TITLE CLINCHER
Ben Watkins, who played with us from 2004-2007, tossed five scoreless innings of relief and picked up the win as the Staten Island Yankees defeated the Mahoning Valley Scrappers 5-2 on Wednesday in Game 3 of the New York-Penn League's Best-of-Three title series. Watkins finshed his rookie season with a 6-0 record and a 2.24 E.R.A. He tossed 52.1 innings and made 26 appearances. Watkins struck out 44 batters and walked only 12. CLICK HERE FOR ARTICLE FROM MLB.COM CLICK HERE FOR ARTICLE FROM THE TRIBUNE-DEMOCRAT CLICK HERE FOR ARTICLE FROM SILIVE.COM
2009 NATIONAL AAABA TOURNAMENT MONDAY, AUGUST 10
Martella's Pharmacy 8, Philadelphia 4 TUESDAY, AUGUST 11
Martella's Pharmacy 2, Livonia 1 WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 12
New Brunswick 12, Martella's Pharmacy 9 THURSDAY, AUGUST 13
Lansing 6, Youngstown 3 (Youngstown eliminated) FRIDAY, AUGUST 14
Delweld 4, Martella's Pharmacy 1 (Martella's Pharmacy eliminated) SATURDAY, AUGUST 15
New Orleans 14, New Brunswick 0 SUNDAY, AUGUST 16
New Brunswick 6, Brooklyn 2 (Brooklyn eliminated)
National Championship Game 2009 AAABA LEAGUE PLAYOFFS ALL GAMES AT POINT STADIUM BEST-OF-FIVE SEMIFINALS
Friday, July 24
Saturday, July 25
Sunday, July 26 BEST-OF-FIVE FINALS
Thursday, July 30
Friday, July 31
Saturday, August 1
Sunday, August 2
Monday, August 3 PELEKANOS NAMED TOP PITCHER The Johnstown AAABA League released the award winners for the 2009 Season on Sunday. Mikie Pelekanos was named the Pete Vuckovich Award winner that goes the the most outstanding pitcher. The other award winners were:
MOST VALUABLE PLAYER: George Roberts, Delweld
ALL-AAABA LEAGUE TEAM: 2009 AAABA LEAGUE FINAL STANDINGS
2009 FINAL STATISTICS
Thursday, June 11 BEN WATKINS DRAFTED BY YANKEES
Ben Watkins was drafted on Thursday by the New York Yankees in the 40th Round of the Major League Baseball Draft. Watkins has been assigned to the Staten Island Yankees, the Class A Affiliate. Watkins appeared in the AAABA Tournament all four years of his playing career. He went in 2004 and 2005 with the Johnstown Grays, now Martella's Pharmacy, and was a pick up player in 2006 and 2007. Watkins won the Pete Vuckovich Award in 2007 as the most valuable pitcher in the Johnstown AAABA League. He went 6-0 with five complete games, 34 strikeouts and a 0.74 ERA. COLLEGE CORNER FORMER AND CURRENT JOHNSTOWN GRAYS/MARTELLA'S PHARMACY PLAYERS AT THE COLLEGE LEVEL Click on the school link
Sam Watkins - Allegany College of Maryland 2008 AAABA LEAGUE PLAYOFFS ALL GAMES AT POINT STADIUM BEST-OF-FIVE SEMIFINALS
Friday, July 25
Saturday, July 26
Sunday, July 27
Monday, July 28 BEST-OF-FIVE FINALS
Wednesday, July 30
Thursday, July 31
Friday, August 1 2008 AAABA LEAGUE FINAL STANDINGS
y - clinched regular season title AAABA LEAGUE HANDS OUT AWARDS
The Johnstown AAABA League announced the award winners for the 2008 Season on Thursday night. The winners are as follows: Sunday, August 3 DINARDO AND OSWALT SELECTED AS PICK UP PLAYERS Andrew DiNardo and Jake Oswalt were selected as pick up players by Delweld for the National AAABA Tournament. Oswalt batted .308 with five doubles, a triple and a home run this season. He added 26 runs scored, 26 RBI's, and 14 stole bases. DiNardo went 4-1 with 3 saves and a 0.85 ERA in 49.2 innings this season. DiNardo struck out 29 and walked 16. Delweld also selected Tom Burkett of the GMI Renegades and Gregg Bandzuh from Principle Development. The National AAABA Tournament begins on August 11. 2008 FINAL STATISTICS
Offensive
PITCHING Saturday, June 7 MLB DRAFT: MCNULTY TO METS
Former Johnstown Grays standout Doug McNulty was selected in the Major League Draft in the 49th Round by the New York Mets. McNulty helped lead the Grays to Back-to-Back titles in 2004 and 2005. McNulty won the AAABA League Triple Crown in 2004 and was named League MVP in 2005.
Wednesday, June 18 WAGNER SIGNS WITH TEXAS RANGERS Former Johnstown Grays pitcher Dave Wagner was signed to a free agent contract by the Texas Rangers on Tuesday. Wagner helped lead the Grays to the 2005 AAABA League Championship. Wagner went 9-0 on the mound with a 2.64 ERA. He is a graduate of Bishop McCort High School and Old Dominion University.
Thursday, May 22 MECHLING NAMED A-10 PLAYER OF THE YEAR
Former Johnstown Grays standout Derek Mechling was selected Atlantic 10 Player of the Year. Mechling led the Duquesne Dukes in 12 offensive categories, including home runs (12), RBI (42), runs scored (57), and stolen bases (17). Mechling batted .348 on the season and led the A-10 with a .402 conference average. Mechling becomes only the second Duquesne player to pick up the award. Mechling was also selected to the Academic All-Conference Team with a 3.47 GPA. In addition, Mechling was named a finalist for the Johnny Bench Award, given annualy to the nation's top catcher.
MARTELLA'S PHARMACY TAKES OVER SPONSORSHIP Martella's Pharmacy has taken over sponsorship of the Johnstown Grays Baseball Organization. Martella's Pharmacy was established in 1964 by the late Joe Martella, Sr. and has provided hometown pharmacy services to their customers for five decades. Martella's Pharmacy is located on Franklin Street across from Conemaugh Hospital. Joe Martella, Jr. and Jackie Martella are co-owners of the family run business. Martella's Pharmacy takes over one of the most successful franchises in AAABA League History. The Grays went 231-140 in nine seasons, including three league championships and three trips to the National AAABA Final Four. The Grays appeared in the AAABA League Championship Series in five of the last six seasons. The Grays won 11 games in their three trips to the National AAABA Tournament, which is second to Coca-Cola (12) for most wins by a Johnstown franchise. Former Johnstown Grays sponsor, Denny Altimore, will stay on as the Director of Baseball Operations.
Click here to read the article from The Tribune-Democrat 2007 AAABA LEAGUE PLAYOFFS ALL GAMES AT POINT STADIUM BEST-OF-FIVE SEMIFINALS SATURDAY, JULY 21 Johnstown Grays 7, Norac Lab 3 Principle Development 9, Delweld 3 SUNDAY, JULY 22 Johnstown Grays 5, Norac Lab 3 Delweld 6, Principle Development 0 MONDAY, JULY 23 Johnstown Grays 9, Norac Lab 0 (Grays win series 3-0) Principle Development 5, Delweld 4 TUESDAY, JULY 24 Delweld 2, Principle Development 1 WEDNESDAY, JULY 25 Delweld 13, Principle Development 9 (Delweld wins series 3-2) BEST-OF-FIVE FINALS THURSDAY, JULY 26 Delweld 4, Johnstown Grays 0 FRIDAY, JULY 27 Delweld 1, Johnstown Grays 0 SATURDAY, JULY 28 Delweld 10, Johnstown Grays 5 (Delweld wins series 3-0) 2007 AAABA LEAGUE STANDINGS FINAL STANDINGS PETROWSKY AND WATKINS EARN TOP HONORS July 20, 2007 The Johnstown AAABA League announced the award winners for the 2007 Season on Thursday night. Matt Petrowsky became only the fourth player in league history to win multiple Most Valuable Player awards. Ben Watkins won the Pete Vuckovich Award that goes to the most outstanding pitcher. Watkins older brother, Kip, won the award as a member of the Grays in 2002. MOST VALUABLE PLAYER: Matt Petrowsky, Johnstown Grays PETE VUCKOVICH AWARD: Ben Watkins, Johnstown Grays ROOKIE OF THE YEAR: Russell Gray, Norac Lab ROOKIE PITCHER OF THE YEAR: Gregg Bandzuh, Principle Development BATTING CHAMPION: Dan Mangini, Principle Development (.428) ALL-AAABA TEAM C: Brad Smith, Delweld 1B: Andrew Stiffler, Delweld 2B: Brock Stevens, Principle Development SS: Scott Stern, Delweld 3B: Dan Mangini, Principle Development OF: Dan Clark, Delweld OF: Zack Diekmann, Principle Development OF: Tim Freshour, Delweld OF: Matt Hanley, Principle Development OF: Jake Oswalt, Johnstown Grays DH: Ronnie Stenger, Johnstown Grays UT: Evan Gazza, Johnstown Grays SP: Paul Bugajski, Principle Development SP: Eric Faint, Norac Lab SP: Matt Hill, Principle Development SP: Jay Mitaly, Johnstown Grays SP: Tyler Noel, Johnstown Grays SP: Zac Pyle, Renegades RP: Chad Mattis, Renegades RP: Chris Sobota, Johnstown Grays PETROWSKY AND WATKINS SELECTED AS PICK UP PLAYERS Matt Petrowsky and Ben Watkins have been selected as pick up players by Delweld for the AAABA National Tournament beginning on August 6. It will be the fourth tournament appearance for both players. Delweld also selected Matt Hanley and Paul Bugajski of Principle Development to add to their roster. 2007 STATISTICS FINAL STATS OFFENSIVE Jake Oswalt (.349) 38-109; 3 2B; 2 HR; 26 R; 28 RBI; .482 OB% Evan Gazza (.323) 31-96; 6 2B; 18 R; 12 RBI; .414 OB% Matt Petrowsky (.300) 33-110; 6 2B; 2 3B; 3 HR; 30 R; 24 RBI; .460 OB% Sam Watkins (.267) 27-101; 4 2B; 1 3B; 1 HR; 17 R; 19 RBI; .420 OB% Ben Watkins (.260) 26-100; 8 2B; 12 R; 11 RBI; .407 OB% Ronnie Stenger (.252) 28-111; 4 2B; 1 3B; 1 HR; 9 R; 30 RBI; .382 OB% Evan Petro (.225) 25-111; 2 2B; 1 3B; 1 HR; 36 R; 8 RBI; .493 OB% Kris Park (.225) 18-80; 4 2B; 1 3B; 15 R; 10 RBI; .360 OB% Bobby Helman (.222) 8-36; 8 R; 4 RBI; .455 OB% Stephen Hermann (.191) 17-89; 3 2B; 1 3B; 12 R; 5 RBI; .346 OB% Kyle Lassak (.375) 3-8; .500 OB% Johnny Walylko (.158) 3-19; 1 R; 1 RBI; .263 OB% James Podgorney (.000) 0-2; .333 OB% Tyler Noel (.000) 0-1; .000 OB% TEAM: (.264) 257-973; 40 2B; 7 3B; 8 HR; 184 R; 152 RBI; .423 OB% PITCHING Chris Sobota (0.68 ERA) 1-0; 4 saves; 8 GP; 10.1 IP; 15 K; 8 BB Ben Watkins (0.74 ERA) 6-0; 7 GP; 5 CG; 47.0 IP; 39 K; 23 BB Sam Watkins (1.20 ERA) 1-0; 1 Save; 3 GP; 11.2 IP; 12 K; 4 BB Kris Park (1.24 ERA) 4-0; 6 GP; 2 CG; 28.1 IP; 25 K; 14 BB James Podgorney (1.75 ERA) 4-3; 1 Save; 9 GP; 32.0 IP; 18 K; 13 BB Jay Mitaly (1.87 ERA) 3-3; 7 GP; 5 CG; 48.2 IP; 62 K; 10 BB Tyler Noel (2.03 ERA) 7-0; 9 GP; 1 CG; 41.1 IP; 40 K; 15 BB Andrew Rudnik (2.85 ERA) 2-2; 1 save; 6 GP; 1 CG; 27.0 IP; 17 K; 15 BB James Mehall (4.85 ERA) 0-0; 1 save; 5 GP; 4.1 IP; 5 K; 4 BB Bobby Helman (0.00 ERA) 0-0; 3 GP; 4.0 IP; 2 K; 2 BB Kyle Lassak (0.00 ERA) 0-0; 1 GP; 1.0 IP; 1 K; 0 BB TEAM: (1.64 ERA) 36 GP; 14 CG; 255.2 IP; 236 K; 108 BB 2006 AAABA LEAGUE PLAYOFFS ALL GAMES AT ROXBURY PARK BEST OF FIVE SEMIFINALS FRIDAY, JULY 21 Principle Development 3, Johnstown Grays 2 (11 innings) Delweld 11, Norac Lab 5 SUNDAY, JULY 23 Principle Development 10, Johnstown Grays 8 Delweld 4, Norac Lab 0 Delweld 11, Norac Lab 6 (Delweld wins series 3-0) MONDAY, JULY 24 Johnstown Grays 9, Principle Development 2 TUESDAY, JULY 25 Principle Development 9, Johnstown Grays 5 (Principle wins series 3-1) BEST OF FIVE FINALS WEDNESDAY, JULY 26 Principle Development 9, Delweld 5 THURSDAY, JULY 27 Principle Development 17, Delweld 4 SATURDAY, JULY 29 Principle Development 2, Delweld 1 (Principle wins series 3-0) PETROWSKY NAMED C0-MVP July 20, 2006 The Johnstown AAABA League announced the award winners for the 2006 Season on Thursday night. MOST VALUABLE PLAYER: tie, Matt Petrowsky, Johnstown Grays and Derreck Fallecker, Principle Development MOST VALUABLE PITCHER: tie, Chuck Boring, Principle Development and Justin Dickert, P&H Architects ROOKIE OF THE YEAR Brock Stevens, Principle Development ROOKIE PITCHER OF THE YEAR: Tyler Noel, Johnstown Grays BATTING CHAMPION: Tim Freshour, Delweld (.394) ALL-AAABA TEAM C: Darrell Kuntz, Norac Lab C: Dante Plassio, Principle Development 1B: J.T. Baker, Johnstown Grays 2B: Ben Watkins, Johnstown Grays SS: Jeff Vincent, Principle Development 3B: Anthony Manley, Delweld OF: Evan Petro, Johnstown Grays OF: Ryan Uphouse, Delweld OF: Tim Freshour, Delweld OF: Zack Diekmann, Principle Development DH: Scott Stern, Norac Lab UT: Eli Traup, Principle Development SP: Matt Rebyanski, Cernic's SP: Matt Nelson, Norac Lab SP: Joel Martin, Delweld SP: Ryan DeMary, Norac Lab SP: Lee Kensinger, Delweld SP: Wes Craig, Principle Development RP: Eric Faint, Norac Lab 2006 AAABA LEAGUE STANDINGS FINAL STANDINGS 29-6 y-Principle Development 22-13 x-Delweld 20-15 x-Norac Lab 19-16 x-Johnstown Grays 9-26 P&H Architects 6-29 Cernic's y - clinched regular season title x - clinched playoff berth 2006 FINAL STATISTICS OFFENSIVE Matt Petrowsky (.363) 37-102; 10 2B; 2 3B; 1 HR; 23 R; 13 RBI; .496 OB% Evan Petro (.306) 33-108; 2 2B; 1 3B; 1 HR; 27 R; 9 RBI; .489 OB% Ben Watkins (.303) 30-99; 6 2B; 1 HR; 15 R; 22 RBI; .445 OB% Ronnie Stenger (.301) 31-103; 8 2B; 1 HR; 10 R; 26 RBI; .375 OB% J.T. Baker (.286) 28-98; 6 2B; 2 HR; 22 R; 20 RBI; .438 OB% Evan Gazza (.283) 28-99; 2 2B; 2 3B; 13 R; 12 RBI; .416 OB% Jake Oswalt (.278) 20-72; 4 2B; 1 HR; 11 R; 11 RBI; .429 OB% Stephen Hermann (.223) 21-94; 5 2B; 2 3B; 1 HR; 8 R; 16 RBI; .336 OB% Kris Park (.143) 11-77; 3 2B; 12 R; 3 RBI; .281 OB% Kyler Ford (.108) 4-37; 3 R; 2 RBI; .268 OB% Tyler Noel (.077) 1-13; 1 R; .077 OB% James Podgorney (.000) 0-9; .000 OB% Kurt Krejocic (.000) 0-1; 1 R; .000 OB% TEAM: (.268) 244-912; 46 2B: 7 3B; 8 HR; 146 R; 134 RBI; .404 OB% PITCHING Kurt Krejocic (0.34 ERA) 3-3; 7 GP; 5 CG; 41.2 IP; 18 K; 9 BB Rob Timo (1.18 ERA) 3-1; 1 S; 10 GP; 1 CG; 35.2 IP; 22 K: 17 BB Aarol Elliott (1.88 ERA) 4-2; 8 GP; 2 CG; 41.0 IP; 34 K; 19 BB James Podgorney (2.55 ERA) 3-2; 1 S; 8 GP; 24.2 IP; 13 K; 7 BB Ben Watkins (2.60 ERA) 2-3; 6 GP; 4 CG; 35.0 IP; 28 K; 12 BB Andrew Rudnik (3.15 ERA) 0-2; 1 S; 7 GP; 13.1 IP; 8 K; 11 BB Kris Park (4.32 ERA) 0-2; 5 GP; 1 CG; 11.1 IP: 6 K; 8 BB Tyler Noel (5.03 ERA) 4-1; 9 GP; 2 CG; 32.0 IP; 20 K; 12 BB TEAM: (2.30 ERA) 19-16; 3 S; 15 CG; 234.2 IP; 149 K; 95 BB NATIONAL AAABA TOURNAMENT SCOREBOARD MONDAY, AUGUST 8 Johnstown Grays 13, Zanesville 1 TUESDAY, AUGUST 9 Brooklyn 4, Schenectedy 2 Buffalo 3, Chicago South Shore 1 New Orleans, Philadelphia 0 Livonia 11, Baltimore 4 Altoona 6, Youngstown 5 Columbus 5, Lansing 2 Maryland State 6, New York 4, 18 innings Johnstown Grays 14, Altoona 7 Brooklyn 11, Buffalo 6 New Orleans 2, Livonia 1 Columbus 3, Maryland State 1 Schnectedy 7, Chicago South Shore 4 (Chicago eliminated) Youngstown 2, Zanesville 0 (Zanesville eliminated) Baltimore 9, Philadelphia 4 (Philadelphia eliminated) Lansing 3, New York 0 (New York eliminated) WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 10 Johnstown Grays 11, Columbus 1 Maryland State 6, Youngstown 5 (Youngstown eliminated) Baltimore 13, Buffalo 11 (Buffalo eliminated) Livonia 6, Schenectedy 5 (Schenectedy eliminated) Lansing 8, Altoona 3 (Altoona eliminated) Brooklyn 5, New Orleans 4 THURSDAY, AUGUST 11 Johnstown Grays 7, Brooklyn 2 Livonia 10, Maryland State 7 (Maryland State eliminated) Baltimore 6, Lansing 0 (Lansing eliminated) New Orleans 7, Columbus 6 (Columbus eliminated) Baltimore 13, Livonia 8 (Livonia eliminated) FRIDAY, AUGUST 12 Baltimore 4, Johnstown Grays 0 New Orleans 7, Brooklyn 1 (Brooklyn eliminated) SATURDAY, AUGUST 13 New Orleans 5, Johnstown Grays 4 (Grays eliminated) SUNDAY, AUGUST 14 - NATIONAL CHAMPIONSHIP GAME Baltimore 13, New Orleans 1 GRAYS ADD PLAYERS FOR NATIONAL TOURNAMENT July 29, 2005 The Johnstown Grays have announced their four pickup players for the National AAABA Tournament: John Bachman (P), Principle Development Adam Plummer (P/OF), Principle Development Landon Sinclair (P/IF/C), Cernic's Steve Slatcoff (P), Delweld 2005 JOHNSTOWN AAABA LEAGUE AWARDS July 22, 2005 The Johnstown AAABA League announced the award winners for the 2005 Season on Friday night. MOST VALUABLE PLAYER: Doug McNulty, Johnstown Grays MOST VALUABLE PITCHER: tie, Alex Gett, Johnstown Grays and Steve Slatcoff, Delweld ROOKIE OF THE YEAR: Matt Hanley, Principle Development ROOKIE PITCHER OF THE YEAR: Joel Martin, Delweld BATTING CHAMPION: Matt Hanley, Principle Development (.505) ALL-AAABA TEAM C: Derek Mechling, Johnstown Grays C: Paul Pentz, Galliker's 1B: Joe Myers, Johnstown Grays 2B: Dan DelSignore, Delweld SS: Jeff Vincent, Principle Development 3B: Jake Yackovich, P&H Architects OF: Nate Hopkins, P&H Architects OF: Mike Lingenfield, Norac Lab OF: MJ Parsons, Delweld OF: Abe Weimer, Cernic's DH: Matt Petrowsky, Johnstown Grays UT: Landon Sinclair, Cernic's SP: Corey Ickes, P&H Architects SP: Nate Ley, Galliker's SP: Scott Parnell, Principle Development SP: Adam Plummer, Principle Development SP: Tom Turnbull, Delweld SP: Dave Wagner, Johnstown Grays RP: Brian Markovich, Norac Lab 2005 AAABA LEAGUE FINAL STANDINGS 30-6 y-Johnstown Grays 29-7 x-Principle Development 26-10 x-Delweld 13-23 x-P&H Architects 10-26 Norac Lab 10-26 Cernic's 8-28 Galliker's y-clinched regular season title x-clinched playoff berth 2005 AAABA LEAGUE PLAYOFFS ALL GAMES AT POINT STADIUM BEST OF FIVE SEMIFINALS SATURDAY, JULY 23 Principle Development 4, Delweld 2 Johnstown Grays 5, P&H Architects 1 SUNDAY, JULY 24 Johnstown Grays 11, P&H Architects 1 Principle Development 5, Delweld 4 MONDAY, JULY 25 Principle Development 8, Delweld 7 (Principle wins series 3-0) Johnstown Grays 10, P&H Architects 2 (Grays win series 3-0) BEST OF FIVE FINALS WEDNESDAY, JULY 27 Johnstown Grays 6, Principle Development 3 THURSDAY, JULY 28 Johnstown Grays 9, Principle Development 1 FRIDAY, JULY 29 Johnstown Grays 9, Principle Development 8 (11 innings) (Grays win series 3-0) 2005 FINAL STATISTICS OFFENSIVE Matt Petrowsky (.413) 52-126; 14 2B; 1 3B; 1 HR; 33 R; 24 RBI; .492 OB% Doug McNulty (.411) 46-112; 8 2B; 3 3B; 8 HR; 40 R; 44 RBI; .582 OB% Derek Mechling (.404) 46-114; 15 2B; 2 3B; 6 HR; 42 R; 39 RBI; .558 OB% Rob Altieri (.385) 20-52; 2 2B; 16 R; 6 RBI; .526 OB% Mike Schock (.333) 37-111; 2 2B; 2 3B; 44 R; 14 RBI; .561 OB% Steve Shaffer (.316); 37-117; 8 2B; 2 3B; 2 HR; 20 R; 41 RBI; .403 OB% Joe Myers (.314) 32-102; 11 2B; 2 3B; 5 HR; 17 R; 28 RBI; .427 OB% Evan Petro (.304) 21-69; 4 2B; 13 R; 6 RBI; .477 OB% Ron Stenger (.253); 19-75; 2 2B; 12 R; 5 RBI; .366 OB% Chad Griswold (.211) 12-57; 4 2B; 1 HR; 9 R; 10 RBI; .361 OB% Ben Watkins (.185) 12-65; 2 2B; 1 HR; 9 R; 5 RBI; .311 OB% Zac Pyle (.133) 2-15; 1 2B: 6 R; 1 RBI; .381 OB% James Podgorney (.091) 1-11; 1 R; .231 OB% Alex Gett (.000) 0-2; .667 OB% Mark Swetz (.000) 0-0; 1 R; .000 OB% TEAM: (.328) 337-1028; 73 2B: 12 3B; 24 HR; 263 R; 223 RBI; .471 OB% PITCHING Andrew Rudnik (0.00 ERA) 2-0; 1 S; 8 GP; 10.1 IP; 5 K; 1 BB Doug McNulty (0.00 ERA) 0-0; 4 S; 6 GP; 5.1 IP; 5 K; 1 BB Alex Gett (0.99 ERA) 7-1; 10 GP; 8 GS; 3 CG; 49.2 IP; 57 K; 12 BB James Podgorney (1.02 ERA) 2-2; 2 S; 10 GP; 3 GS; 34.1 IP; 38 K; 10 BB Zack Correll (1.66 ERA) 2-0; 7 GP; 12.2 IP; 6 K; 2 BB Dave Wagner (2.45 ERA) 6-0; 8 GP; 8 GS; 4 CG; 45.2 IP; 32 K; 29 BB Mark Swetz (3.26 ERA) 2-0; 5 GP; 4 GS; 19.1 IP; 13 K; 6 BB Kurt Krejocic (3.29 ERA) 4-1; 9 GP; 6 GS; 34.0 IP; 19 K; 19 BB Ben Watkins (4.20 ERA) 1-1; 2 GP; 2 GS; 8.1 IP; 9 K; 5 BB Zac Pyle (4.20 ERA) 2-0; 2 GP; 5.0 IP; 2 K; 4 BB Ryan Altimore (6.43 ERA) 2-1; 7 GP; 5 GS; 1 CG; 16.1 IP; 1 K; 12 BB TEAM: (2.29 ERA) 8 CG; 30-6; 7 S; 241.0 IP; 187 K; 101 BB 2004 SEASON WRAP-UP August 16, 2005 The Johnstown Grays climbed back to the top of the Johnstown AAABA League in 2004. The Grays claimed their second league title in three years and advanced to the National AAABA Tournament. The Grays opened the season with six straight wins to establish themselves as contenders early in the season. However, the Grays dropped six of their next nine games and fell back into a cluster of teams battling at the top of the standings. Grays manager Chris Pfeil commented, "We came out of the gate 6-0 and were playing good fundamental baseball. Then we hit a little skid where we were making crucial errors and it caught up to us. All of a sudden we were 9-6." The Grays regained their focus by winning six of their next seven to improve to 15-7. The Grays were beaten by Galliker's 6-4 on June 30 to leave them with a 15-8 mark heading into July. According to Pfeil, "We were definately happy to be in first place heading into July. We felt we were starting to click as a team and thought we had a run in us." The Grays rattled off a 10-game win streak to move to 25-8 and lock up the AAABA League regular season title. The Grays outscored their opponents 74-24 in that stretch. After Delweld broke the win streak, the Grays won the final two regular season games to finish with a 27-9 record, the best in franchise history. "We played at a high level down the stretch, but knew we were going into the playoffs with a target on our backs," Pfeil commented. The Grays swept Galliker's 3-0 in the Best-of-Semifinal Series to earn a trip to the league championship series for the third straight year. It was also the third straight season the Grays swept Galliker's in a playoff series. After splitting the first four games of the AAABA League Championship Series, the Grays and Delweld met in a decisive Game Five on August 4. The Grays defeated Delweld 11-1 to earn a trip to the National AAABA Tournament. Pfeil added, "To get back to the tournament was a great feeling. Once you've been there that is the goal every season. We were real confident that we could make some noise." The Grays quickly showed the rest of the field that they were contenders with a 17-0 opening night pounding of Zanesville. The Grays followed that win up with a 12-5 win over Philadelphia and a 15-0 win over Brooklyn. The Grays became only the second Johnstown team in history to open the tournament 4-0 when they knocked off Livonia. "At that point, there were only three teams left in the tournament. We had a ton of momentum and felt confident that this could be the year," Pfeil said. However, the Grays suffered a disappointing 6-3 loss to New Orleans. The Grays commited eight errors in the game after taking a 3-0 lead. "It was very uncharacteristic of us. We had been playing excellent defense down the stretch. We were disappointed, but knew we were still alive," Pfeil commented. With a trip to the National Championship Game on the line the Grays took on Baltimore. The Grays fell behind 4-1 heading into the bottom of the ninth. The Grays pulled off a dramatic comeback and tied the game 4-4. However, the winning run was thrown out at the plate and the game was sent to extra innnings. Baltimore put up four runs in the 12th inning to end the Grays season. According to Pfeil, "It was probably the most exciting inning for a Johnstown team in the history of the tournament. It came down to a bang-bang play at the plate. If it goes our way we move on to the title game." "It was a tough loss. We really felt we had the best team in the tournament. I was real proud of this group of guys. They battled until the end." The Grays now look ahead to the 2005 campaign. Pfeil commented, "We are going to look to bring in some new guys and hopefully get back to the tournament next year." GRAYS NOTES: Doug McNulty won the Johnstown AAABA League Triple Crown ... Derek Mechling won the AAABA Tournament RBI title ... The Grays placed five players on the All-AAABA League Team: Derek Mechling (C), Adam Miscik (SS), Darren Horton (3B), Doug McNulty (OF), and Brenton Gilmore (P). 2004 JOHNSTOWN AAABA LEAGUE AWARDS July 22, 2004 The Johnstown AAABA League announced the award winners for the 2004 Season on Thursday night. MOST VALUABLE PLAYER: Jimmy Mayer, Delweld MOST VALUABLE PITCHER: Greg Lasinski, Galliker's ROOKIE OF THE YEAR: Jake Yackovich, P/H Architects ROOKIE PITCHER OF THE YEAR: Justin Dickert, P/H Architects BATTING CHAMPION: Doug McNulty, Johnstown Grays (.467) ALL-AAABA LEAGUE TEAM: C: Derek Mechling, Johnstown Grays 1B: Joe Klezek, Galliker's 2B: Ron Peterman, Cernic's SS: Adam Miscik, Johnstown Grays 3B: Darren Horton, Johnstown Grays OF: Ben Hantz, P/H Architects OF: Doug McNulty, Johnstown Grays OF: Jeff Schellhammer, Delweld DH: Matt Mesaros, Delweld UT: Landon Sinclair, Cernic's SP: Chris Ankeny, Delweld SP: Brian Chruscial, P/H Architects SP: Brenton Gilmore, Johnstown Grays SP: Steve Slatcoff, Delweld SP: Chris Twigg, Galliker's RP: Marcus Martin, Galliker's 2004 AAABA LEAGUE STANDINGS FINAL STANDINGS 27-9 y-Johnstown Grays 22-14 x-Delweld 16-20 x-P/H Architects 15-21 x-Galliker's 10-26 Cernic's y-clinched regular season title x-clinched playoff berth 2004 AAABA LEAGUE PLAYOFFS BEST-OF-FIVE SEMIFINALS (ALL GAMES AT POINT STADIUM) Friday, July 23 Johnstown Grays 4, Galliker's 3 (Grays lead series 1-0) Delweld 5, P/H Architects 4 (Delweld leads series 1-0) Saturday, July 24 P/H Architects 2, Delweld 1 (Series tied 1-1) Johnstown Grays 11, Galliker's 7 (Grays lead series 2-0) Sunday, July 25 Johnstown Grays 7, Galliker's 6 (10 innings) (Grays win series 3-0) P/H Architects 7, Delweld 6 (10 innings) (P/H Architects lead series 2-1) Wednesday, July 28 Delweld 7, P/H Architects 6 (10 innings) (Series tied 2-2) Thursday, July 29 Delweld 2, P/H Architects 1 (Delweld wins series 3-2) BEST-OF-FIVE FINALS Sunday, August 1 Johnstown Grays 5, Delweld 4 (10 innings) Delweld 9, Johnstown Grays 1 (Series tied 1-1) Monday, August 2 Johnstown Grays 2, Delweld 1 (Grays lead series 2-1) Tuesday, August 3 Delweld 6, Johnstown Grays 5 (Series tied 2-2) Wednesday, August 4 Johnstown Grays 11, Delweld 1 (Grays win series 3-2) 2004 FINAL STATISTICS OFFENSIVE Alex Gett (.500) 1-2; .500 OB% Doug McNulty (.467) 50-107; 10 2B; 3 3B; 6 HR; 34 R; 43 RBI; .561 OB% Derek Mechling (.412) 42-102; 9 2B; 4 3B; 6 HR; 39 R; 25 RBI; .591 OB% Darren Horton (.354) 40-113; 8 2B; 2 HR; 34 R; 14 RBI; .533 OB% Adam Miscik (.319) 36-113; 8 2B; 1 HR; 26 R; 19 RBI; .430 OB% Jesse Leonard (.316) 24-76; 1 3B; 1 HR; 13 R; 15 RBI; .466 OB% Jordan Rehar (.301) 25-83; 8 2B; 1 3B; 1 HR; 17 R; 22 RBI; .441 OB% Arek Zambanini (.264) 24-91; 3 2B; 19 R; 10 RBI; .463 OB% Matt Petrowsky (.262) 16-61; 5 2B; 11 R; 12 RBI; .358 OB% Scott Goss (.260) 27-104; 4 2B; 3 HR; 18 R; 23 RBI; .398 OB% Ryan Gindlesperger (.250) 9-36; 6 R; 3 RBI; .419 OB% Ben Watkins (.225) 18-80; 2 2B; 8 R; 10 RBI; .356 OB% Alex Shroyer (.200) 5-25; 1 2B; 4 R; 5 RBI; .296 OB% Mike Tatarko (.000) 0-0; 4 R; .000 OB% Ryan Altimore (.000) 0-2; .000 OB% TEAM: (.319) 317-995; 58 2B: 9 3B; 20 HR; 233 R; 201 RBI; .465 OB% PITCHING Darren Horton (0.00 ERA) 1-2; 5 GP; 6.1 IP; 10 K; 6 BB Adam Miscik (0.00 ERA) 0-0; 1 GP; 1.0 IP; 1 K; 1 BB Arek Zambanini (0.00 ERA) 0-0; 1 GP; 1.0 IP; 1 K Derek Mechling (0.00 ERA) 0-0; 1 GP; 0.1 IP; 1 K; 0 BB Brenton Gilmore (1.24 ERA) 6-0; 7 GP; 5 GS; 4 CG; 34.0 IP; 36 K; 15 BB Alex Gett (1.75 ERA) 3-0-4; 9 GP; 4 GS; 1 CG; 24.0 IP; 28 K; 5 BB Mike Tatarko (1.78 ERA) 5-1-1; 11 GP; 7 GS; 3 CG; 39.1 IP; 42 K; 12 BB Matt Ogrodnik (2.14 ERA) 4-1; 7 GP; 7 GS; 39.1 IP; 42 K; 14 BB Joe Shrift (2.27 ERA) 3-1; 7 GP; 5 GS; 2 CG; 37.0 IP; 55 K; 30 BB Tim Latham (2.74 ERA) 2-1; 4 GP; 4 GS; 23.0 IP; 21 K; 17 BB Ben Watkins (4.20 ERA) 1-2; 5 GP; 2 GS; 13.1 IP; 12 K; 10 BB Ryan Altimore (4.42 ERA) 9 GP; 2-1-1; 19.0 IP; 8 K; 5 BB Jordan Rehar (4.77 ERA) 5 GP; 7.1 IP; 3 K; 3 BB Doug McNulty (17.50 ERA) 2 GP; 2.0 IP; 1 K; 1 BB TEAM: (2.41 ERA) 10 CG; 27-9-6; 247.0 IP; 261 K; 119 BB GRAYS LOOK TO RETURN TO TOURNAMENT IN 2004 The Johnstown Grays will return eight players from last years team that advanced to the league championship series. Despite a disappointing 13-20 regular the season, the Grays were able to pull together and sweep Gallikers 3-0 in the league semifinals. However, the Grays were unable to defend their 2002 league title, losing to Delweld in the league championship series. Sixth-year manager Chris Pfeil commented, We are real hungry to get back to the national tournament. Sometimes when you lose something it helps you realize how important it is. Scott Goss, 20, will be back for his third season with the Grays. Goss will play first base and bat in the clean-up spot. Goss was a First Team All-AAABA League selection in 2002. Adam Miscik, 20, will handle second base for the Grays in 2004. Miscik is a four-year starter for the Grays and will be called on to provide veteran leadership. Darren Horton, 19, will join the Grays and play shortstop. Horton was a 2003 First Team All State selection at Central High School. Horton will also be used out of the bullpen. Matt Petrowsky and Ben Watkins, both 17, will be competing for playing time at third base. Both are versatile and will see time in both the infield and outfield. Watkins will add depth to the bullpen. Both played in the City Colt League last season. Jordan Rehar, 19, will handle the designated hitter duties. Rehar will be used out of the bullpen and also be called on as a corner man in the infield. Rehar comes to the Grays from Stoystown American Legion. Derek Mechling, 19, comes to the Grays from Homer Center American Legion to handle the catching duties. Mechling will help solidify the middle of the batting order and is a solid defensive catcher. Alex Shroyer, 19, will add depth behind the plate and in the outfield. Shroyer played for Stoystown American Legion last summer. Arek Zambanini, 20, returns for his second year with the Grays. Zambanini will make the move from second base to left field in 2004. Last season, he hit .310 and was named First Team All-AAABA League as a utility player. Jesse Leonard, 20, is back for his second year with the Grays. Leonard brings speed and a strong arm to the Grays outfield. Doug McNulty, 19, joins the Grays from Homer Center American Legion. McNulty will play the outfield and first base for the Grays. He will be called upon to add an offensive punch and to help solidify the bullpen. Ryan Gindlesperger, 20, is back for his second season with the Grays. Gindlesperger played well down the stretch last year and adds speed to the lineup. Pfeil commented, We feel one through nine we will have as strong as a lineup as anyone in the league. We have some guys that can drive the baseball. Our biggest concern will be a lack of speed. The Grays will go with a five man pitching rotation in 2004. All five starters are 20 year-olds and four of them are left-handed. Pfeil added, We have 12 legitimate pitchers we can put on the mound. With the doubleheaders added to the schedule this year, we are going to have to rely on our pitching staff to step it up a notch. Mike Tatarko is back for his second season with the Grays. The 20 year-old left-hander will get the call on opening day. Tatarko is the only returning starter in the rotation. Joe Shrift, 20, will return for his third season with the Grays. The left-handed Shrift has been a key reliever the last two years, but will move into the starting rotation this year. Matt Ogrodnik, 20, comes to the Grays from Kiski Valley American Legion. Ogrodnik is a hard throwing left-hander, with a good mix of breaking pitches. Tim Latham, 20, is the lone right-hander in the starting rotation. Latham played a key role at Potomac State College this spring, helping the Catamounts advance to the Junior College World Series. Brenton Gilmore, 20, comes to the Grays from the Indiana County American Legion. Gilmore, another left-hander, has good movement and velocity on his pitches. Ryan Altimore, 19, will be called on as a right-hander out of the bullpen. Altimore, entering his third season with the Grays, provides valuable experience in relief. Alex Gett, 19, comes to the Grays from the Punxsutawney American Legion. Gett will help solidify the bullpen and will be used as a spot starter. According to Pfeil, There is a competitive balance in the league this year. We are going to have to play at a high intensity level every night. The toughest thing about this league is that you have to come to play every night or you get knocked off. Pfeil added, We have high expectations coming into the season. The goal is to make it to the national tournament. The talent level is there, its just a matter of finding the chemistry and consistency. Pfeil will be assisted by Patrick Hollern, Paul Knupp, and Ray Stenger. Larry Pfeil is the Grays General Manager. Paul Knupp, Sr. serves as the Recruiting Coordinator. The Grays are sponsored by Denny Altimore. 2003 SEASON WRAP-UP August 30, 2003 Despite getting off to the worst start in franchise history, the Johnstown Grays finished strong and earned a trip to the AAABA League Championship Series to defend their 2002 title. However, the Grays were unable to make a return trip to the National Tournament, losing to Delweld, the eventual National Runner-up. The Grays started off the season with a 3-1 win over P&H Architects. The Grays then dropped their next four to fall to 1-4. The Grays split their next eight games to move their record to 5-8. According to manager Chris Pfeil, We really didnt get off to the start that we had hoped. We were making a lot of mental mistakes and leaving a ton of runners in scoring postion. Things did not get better for the Grays as they dropped five consecutive games to put their record at 5-13. On June 26, the Grays learned of the death of former teammate, Matt Eppley. Eppley played for the Grays from 1999-2002 and was a vital part of the 2002 National Tournament team. Pfeil commented, I cant put into words what Matt meant to everyone associated with our organization. It really put things into perspective. It was a real emotional time for this team. We dedicated the remainder of the season to Matt and retired his jersey, which we hung outside the dugout for the rest of the year. The Grays lost their next two games, to extend the losing streak to seven games, putting their record at 5-15. The record was the worst start in franchise history. Pfeil added, We were 0-6 in one-run games at that point and had three more losses by two runs. Everyone was frustrated. We werent doing the little things to win the close games. But, the guys stuck together and were determined to turn the season around. The Grays did just that, starting with consecutive wins over P&H Architects and Gallikers to move to 7-15. Following a loss to Gallikers, the Grays beat P&H Architects and Delweld in a doubleheader to move to 9-16. The Grays split their next eight games to finish the season with a disappointing 13-20 record. The Grays were set to play Gallikers in the AAABA League Semifinals. The series was a rematch of the 2002 Championship Series. The Grays got a complete game, one-hit shutout from Jabbar Brown in Game 1 of the series to help propel them to a three-game sweep of Gallikers. Pfeil commented, We knew down the stretch we were playing our best baseball of the season. We put it all together in the Gallikers series. The players were really focused on getting back to the Championship Series to defend their title. The Grays lost the first game of the series to Delweld 3-1. In Game 2, the Grays overcame a 5-0 deficit to take a 6-5 lead. Delweld put up two runs in the eighth to take a 7-6 lead. The Grays loaded the bases with no outs in the bottom of the ninth, but were unable to score and fell behind in the series 2-0. Delweld beat the Grays 8-2 to complete the sweep and dethrone the defending champions. Pfeil commented, We let Game 2 slip away from us, which would have swung the momentum of the series our way. But, I was real proud of how this group stuck together all season and battled until the end. It just wasnt meant to be this year. The Grays now look ahead to the 2004 Season. Pfeil said, We have a good nucleus back and we are excited about the incoming recruiting class. Our goal is to make it back to the National Tournament. GRAYS NOTES: Joe Pichler was named 2003 Johnstown AAABA League Co-MVP Pichler becomes the second Grays player to win the award (Ryan Unger, 2002) Pichler was selected as one of four pickup player for Delweld in the National Tournament Pichler is the second Grays player to be picked up for the tournament (Steve Holtz, 1999) The Grays placed two players on the All-AAABA League Team: Arek Zambanini (UT) and Mike Cardamone (P). DELWELD SELECTS PICHLER FOR TOURNEY Delweld has selected Johnstown Grays third baseman and league co-MVP Joe Pichler as one of their four pickup players for the 2003 National Tournament. Delweld also selected three pitchers from Galliker's: Justin Ronan, Greg Lasinski, and Anthony Rebyanski. 2003 JOHNSTOWN AAABA LEAGUE AWARDS July 17, 2003 The Johnstown AAABA League announced the award winners for the 2003 Season on Thursday night. MOST VALUABLE PLAYER: tie, Joe Pichler (Johnstown Grays) and Casey Long (Delweld) MOST VALUABLE PITCHER: Randy Dicken, Delweld ROOKIE OF THE YEAR: Brandon Bowser, Delweld ROOKIE PITCHER OF THE YEAR: Greg Lasinski, Galliker's ALL-AAABA LEAGUE TEAM: C: Josh Mearkle, P&H Architects 1B: Chad Kamler, Galliker's 2B: Kurt Elbin, Delweld SS: Jimmy Mayer, Delweld 3B: Anthony Yarkowski, Galliker's LF: Josh Wiltrout, Galliker's CF: Brent Davison, Galliker's RF: Bryan Hagerich, Delweld UT: Arek Zambanini, Johnstown Grays P: Jeff Butterworth, Delweld P: Justin Ronan, Galliker's P: Mike Cardamone, Johnstown Grays P: Mike Demark, P&H Architects 2003 AAABA LEAGUE STANDINGS 2003 FINAL STANDINGS 23-10 x-Delweld 20-13 Galliker's 13-20 Johnstown Grays 12-21 P&H Architects 6-10 Altoona (against Johnstown opponents) x-clinched regular season title 2003 AAABA LEAGUE PLAYOFFS BEST-OF-FIVE SEMIFINALS Friday, July 18 Johnstown Grays 2 Galliker's 0 Delweld 14 P&H Architects 6 Saturday, July 19 Delweld 10 P&H Architects 2 Johnstown Grays 7 Galliker's 5 Sunday, July 20 Johnstown Grays 10 Galliker's 7 (Grays win series 3-0) Delweld 6 P&H Architects 0 (Delweld wins series 3-0) BEST-OF-FIVE FINALS Tuesday, July 22 Delweld 3 Johnstown Grays 1 Friday, July 25 Delweld 7 Johnstown Grays 6 Saturday, July 26 Delweld 8 Johnstown Grays 2 (Delweld wins series 3-0) 2003 STATISTICS FINAL REGULAR SEASON STATISTICS OFFENSIVE: Joe Pichler (43-103) .417; 13 2B; 3 3B; 4HR; 20RS; 21RBI; 9BB Nate Crookshank (8-24) .333; 4 2B; 3RS; 2RBI; 1BB Joe Ostinowsky (19-60) .317; 9RS; 5 RBI; 9BB Arek Zambanini (26-84) .310; 1 2B; 19RS; 10RBI; 15BB Ryan Gindlesperger (6-21) .286; 7RS; 2RBI; 2BB Adam Miscik (27-106) .255; 8 2B; 2HR; 8RS; 16RBI; 2BB Scott Goss (24-94) .255; 2 2B; 1 3B; 2HR; 11RS; 12RBI; 14BB Ryan Kabana (25-99) .253; 5 2B; 1 3B; 18RS; 5RBI; 18BB Steve Schrader (20-85) .235; 6 2B; 10RS: 4RBI; 5BB Joe Shrift (2-9) .222; 1 2B; 1RBI Dave Livengood (20-96) .208; 3 2B; 8RS; 12RBI; 6BB Landon Sinclair (13-66) .197; 1 2B; 8RS; 7RBI; 5BB Jesse Leonard (7-45) .156; 2 2B; 10RS; 4RBI; 8BB Ryan Altimore (0-3) .000 Scott Riddle (0-0) .000; 1RS TEAM (240-895) .268; 46 2B; 5 3B; 8HR; 132RS; 101 RBI; 94 BB PITCHING: Mike Cardamone (7-2) 2.10 ERA; 56.2 IP; 50 SO; 18 BB Josh Geiser (1-4) 2.55 ERA; 33.0 IP; 28 SO; 22 BB Mike Tatarko (1-4-2) 3.00 ERA; 35.0 IP; 25 SO; 17 BB Jabbar Brown (2-5) 3.74 ERA; 43.0 IP; 47 SO; 24 BB Scott Riddle (2-4) 4.42 ERA; 31.2 IP; 13 SO; 17 BB Ryan Altimore (0-0-1) 4.85 ERA; 8.2 IP; 2 SO; 4 BB Joe Shrift (0-1) 6.30 ERA; 13.1 IP; 12 SO; 12 BB Joe Pichler (0-0) 8.40 ERA; 1.2 IP, 2 SO; 0 BB Ryan Kabana (0-0) 99.99 ERA; 0.0 IP; 0 SO; 0 BB TEAM (13-20-3) 3.39 ERA; 223.0 IP; 179 SO; 116 BB GRAYS LOOK TO DEFEND TITLE 5-19-03 The Johnstown Grays will return nine players as they look to defend their 2002 Johnstown AAABA League championship. The Grays went 25-11 last year under manager Chris Pfeil. The Grays defeated Assure Home Equity in the league semifinals and moved on to sweep Gallikers to earn their first ever trip to the National AAABA Tournament. The Grays opened the national tournament with wins over New York, Altoona, and Livonia before falling to Washington, D.C. and New Orleans. According to Pfeil, What we accomplished last year was special. No one really thought we could win the league, let alone make it to the semifinals of the national tournament. However, that is over and we know we are entering the season with a target on our backs. The Grays will begin their title defense on Saturday, May 24, when they take on P&H Architects at the Point Stadium. Game time is scheduled for 6:00 p.m. Scott Goss, 19, and Dave Livengood, 19, will handle the first base and designated hitter duties for the Grays. Goss, in his second year with the Grays, was named First Team All-AAABA League designated hitter last year. Goss hit .317 and led the league with seven home runs. Livengood will begin his first year with the Grays. Livengood played the last two years for Somerset American Legion. Livengood will be called on to drive in runs. Adam Miscik, 19, returns to play second base in his third season with the Grays. Miscik is sound defensively and is a contact hitter. Miscik hit .291 during his rookie season in 2001. Landon Sinclair, 18, will move in to play shortstop for the Grays. Sinclair is a tremendous athlete and will provide an offensive spark. He played last summer for Ebensburg American Legion. Joe Pichler, 20, a native of Rockville, MD, joins the Grays for his first season and will play third base. Pichler was a First Team NJCAA All-American in 2002 at Montgomery College Germantown. He currently attends St. Vincent College, where he was named First Team American Mideast Conference this spring. Pichler will also be used out of the bullpen. Jesse Leonard, 19, joins the Grays for his first season. Leonard will play both infield and outfield. Leonard will be used as the leadoff man. He played last summer for Richland-Windber American Legion. Arek Zambanini, 19, will begin his first year with the Grays. Zambanini will be used as a utility player. Zambanini played last summer for Stoystown American Legion. Nate Crookshank, 18, and Joe Ostinowsky, 19, will handle the catching duties for the Grays. Crookshank hit .323 last year and was named AAABA League Rookie of the Year. Crookshank will also be used in the outfield. Ostinowsky comes to the Grays from Nanty Glo American Legion. Ostinowsky will be used in the outfield and out of the bullpen. Ryan Kabana, 20, returns for his third season with the Grays and will play centerfield. Kabana hit .352 last year and was named a First Team All-AAABA League outfielder. Kabana will see time as a relief pitcher as well. Steve Schrader, 19, will begin his first year with the Grays. Schrader can hit for power and will play left field. Schrader helped lead Meyersdale High School to the 2002 PIAA Western Finals. Ryan Gindlesperger, 19, comes to the Grays from Richland-Windber American Legion. Gindlesperger is a contact hitter and provides speed to the lineup. Mike Cardamone, 20, is back for his third season with the Grays. Cardamone was the 2001 AAABA League Rookie Pitcher of the Year and has a career record of 5-5 with a 3.33 ERA. Cardamone will get the call on opening night. Scott Riddle, 20, returns for his second season in the Grays rotation. Riddle went 4-2 last year with a 3.94 ERA. Josh Geiser, 20, will begin his second year with the Grays. Geiser went 5-1 last year with a 2.95 ERA and was selected First Team All-AAABA League. Jabbar Brown, 20, returns to the Grays rotation this year. Brown pitched for the Grays in 2000 and 2001, compiling a career record of 4-7 with a 3.83 ERA. He has 71 strikeouts in 71 1/3 innings. Joe Shrift, 19, returns for his second season with the Grays. Shrift made three appearances last summer after rehabbing from an arm injury. Shrift will add depth in the outfield. Ryan Altimore, 18, will begin his second season with the Grays. Altimore made three relief appearances last year and will be used out of the bullpen again this year. Altimore also will be used in the outfield. Mike Tatarko, 19, joins the Grays from Nanty Glo American Legion. Tatarko, a left-hander, will see time as a starter and out of the bullpen. According to Grays manager Chris Pfeil, The league is more balanced this year. Any of the teams is capable of winning the league and going to the tournament. Also, the addition of the inter-league games with Altoona should make things a little more interesting. Pfeil added, Our goal is to make it back to the national tournament and take the next step. We feel we have the talent, but the key will be whether we can stay focused and play consistent all season. Pfeil will be assisted by Paul Knupp, Ray Stenger, and Chris Zakraysek. Larry Pfeil is the Grays General Manager. The Grays are sponsored by Denny Altimore. 2002 SEASON WRAP-UP August 15, 2002 After four years in the Johnstown AAABA League, the Johnstown Grays won their first ever league championship and advanced to the National AAABA Tournament. The Grays entered the season picked by few to win the league title. However, the Grays jumped out of the gate quickly and went wire-to-wire in first place to earn their first championship. The Grays opened the season with a three game sweep of Assure Home Equity. Then the Grays took two of three from Galliker's and split a pair with Delweld to start off 6-2. According to Grays' manager Chris Pfeil, "Getting off to a quick start was huge for our confidence. We won a couple of tight games and our players started to really believe in one another." The Grays took two of three from both Delweld and Assure and split two games with Galliker's to move to 11-5. After beating Assure and Delweld, the Grays moved to 13-5 and had a two-game lead over Galliker's for first place. However, Galliker's laid an embarassing 13-1 loss on the Grays to move within one game. Pfeil commented, "I think that game served as a wake-up call for us. Our guys stuck together and used it for motivation the rest of the way." The Grays knocked off Assure twice to move to 15-6, setting up a showdown with Galliker's. Despite trailing Galliker's 5-1 going into the final inning, the Grays managed to rally to tie the game. With two strikes, Steve Siembak laid down a squeeze bunt to force home the go-ahead run. The Grays held on in the bottom of the seventh for the win and knocked off Galliker's the following night, 2-1, to move to 17-6. Pfeil said, "That absoulutely was the turning point of the season. We took a chance on the squeeze and it worked. From then on out, our guys believed that nothing was going to stop them from winning the league." Coming off the emotinal series, the Grays dropped two of three to Delweld to stand at 18-8. The Grays quickly regrouped and realed off seven straight wins to clinch their first ever regular season title. The Grays dropped their final three games of the season to finish the year at 25-11, setting up a semifinal series with Assure Home Equity. Assure stunned the Grays in the opening game, knocking them off 7-3 to take a 1-0 lead in the best-of-5 series. Pfeil commented, "They definately caught us off guard. I told our guys that is was a long series and they needed to respond." The Grays did respond, winning three straight by the scores of 16-5, 7-2, and 8-3 to set up a showdown with two-time defending champion Galliker's for the league championship. The Grays took game one of the best-of-5 series with a 9-3 win. The Grays took game two of the series 5-2 to move within one game of a berth in the national tournament. With Galliker's leading 4-3 going into the bottom of the ninth, the Grays tried to mount one last rally. Steve Siembak led off with a single. Jeremy Shaffer pinch ran for him. Chris Minarcin sacrificed Shaffer to second. Chad Kamler's pinch hit single moved Shaffer to third. Jason Wos pinch ran for Kamler. Ryan Unger singled home Shaffer to tie the game and moved Wos to second with one out. Ryan Miscik grounded to short, but Ryan Unger broke up the double play, causing the throw to first to sail wide. Jason Wos hustled home from second to punch the Grays ticket to the 2002 National Tournament. Pfeil said, "It was an unbelieveable feeling for everyone involved in the franchise. Our kids battled and persevered all year and it paid off with a trip to the tournament." However, the Grays weren't satisfied with just making the tournament. Pfeil added, "We really felt confident that we could go a long way." The Grays did just that by winning the tournament opener 2-0 against New York. Kip Watkins threw the complete game shutout in front of a packed house at the Point Stadium. The Grays pounded Altoona 12-2 the next night and then beat Livonia 11-1 to set up a showdown with Washington in a battle of the only two remaining unbeatens in the tournament. The teams battled through six scoreless innings before Washington pulled away with a 7-0 win. The Grays then faced New Orleans with a trip to the National Championship Game on the line. The Grays fell 5-3 in a hard fought game to end their season with a 34-14 record. Pfeil commented, "I think that eveyone in our organization will look back on this season and be real proud of what we accomplished not only by winning the league, but also by making it to the final four in the national tournament." The Grays will now look ahead to defending their league title in 2003. Pfeil said, "We will return 10 players next year that will provide us with a strong nucleus. We definately will have a target on our backs, but look forward to adding another chapter to our success." GRAYS NOTES: Ryan Unger was named the 2002 Johnstown AAABA League Most Valuable Player ... Unger became the first Grays to win the honor ... Kip Watkins was selected as the League Most Valuable Pitcher, also the first Gray to win the honor ... Nate Crookshank became the Grays first AAABA League Rookie of the Year ... In addtion to the awards, the Grays placed threee players on the All AAABA Team: Scott Goss (DH), Ryan Kabana (OF), and Josh Geiser (P). 2002 NATIONAL TOURNAMENT STATISTICS OFFENSIVE: Ryan Kabana 8-18 (.444); 1 2B; 6RS; 8RBI Matt Eppley 4-14 (.286); 5RS; 3RBI Ryan Unger 6-21 (.286); 1 2B; 6RS; 1RBI Nate Crookshank 3-13 (.231); 1 RBI Brandon DePhillips 4-18 (.222); 2 2B; 2RS; 2RBI Chris Minarcin 3-14 (.214); 1 3B; 3RS Scott Goss 3-14 (.214); 1RS; 3 RBI Ryan Miscik 4-20 (.200); 1 2B; 4RS; 2RBI Steve Siembak 2-16 (.125) 1 3B; 1RS Jason Wos 0-3 (.000) Eric Gibbons 0-1 (.000) Adam Miscik 0-1 (.000) Chad Kamler 0-1 (.000) TEAM 37-154 (.240); 5 2B; 2 3B; 28 RS; 20 RBI PITCHING: Scott Riddle (0-0); 0.00 ERA; 2.0 IP; 1 SO; 0BB Mike Cardamone (0-0); 0.00 ERA; 1.0 IP; 0 SO; 1BB Dave Holtz (0-0); 0.00 ERA; 0.2 IP; 1SO; 1BB Randy Dicken (1-0); 1.28 ERA; 7.0 IP; 5SO; 2BB Kip Watkins (1-1); 2.25 ERA; 16.0 IP; 13SO; 1BB Matt Bonin (1-0); 3.00 ERA; 6.0 IP; 7SO; 5BB Eric Gibbons (0-1); 4.26 ERA; 6.1 IP; 3SO; 2BB Adam Ritts (0-0); 36.00 ERA; 1.0 IP; 0S0; 1BB TEAM (3-2); 3.15 ERA; 40.0 IP; 30 SO; 13 BB GRAYS ADD PITCHING FOR NATIONAL TOURNAMENT July 27, 2002 The Johnstown Grays have announced their pickup players for the 2002 National AAABA Tournament. Matt Bonin, LHP, Galliker's: Bonin will make his third trip to the National Tournament. Bonin was named First Team All-AAABA League in 2001 and 2002. Randy Dicken, RHP, Delweld: Dicken will make his second trip to the National Tournament. Dicken was named First Team All-AAABA League in 2001 and 2002. Eric Gibbons, LHP/OF, Delweld: Gibbons was named the 2002 AAABA League Rookie Pitcher of the Year. Adam Ritts, RHP, Delweld: Ritts was named to the 2002 First Team All-AAABA team as a relief pitcher. AAABA LEAGUE ANNOUNCES AWARDS June 26, 2002 The Johnstown AAABA League has announced their awards for the 2002 Season. Most Valuable Player: Ryan Unger, Johnstown Grays Most Valuable Pitcher: Kip Watkins, Johnstown Grays Rookie of the Year: Nate Crookshank, Johnstown Grays Rookie Pitcher of the Year: Eric Gibbons, Delweld FIRST TEAM ALL-AAABA LEAGUE C-Kyle Blinka, Galliker's C-Tyler Wise, Delweld 1B-Brendon Porter, Galliker's 2B-Nate Novotny, Assure Home Equity SS-Matt Maropis, Delweld 3B-Casey Long, Delweld OF-Ryan Kabana, Johnstown Grays OF-Rick Baxter, Galliker's OF-Brent Matish, Galliker's DH-Scott Goss, Johnstown Grays UT-Joe Arcurio, Galliker's SP-Josh Geiser, Johnstown Grays SP-Randy Dicken, Delweld SP-Matt Bonin, Galliker's SP-Justin Ronan, Galliker's SP-Anthony Rebyanski, Galliker's SP-Matt Hayes, Assure Home Equity RP-Adam Ritts, Delweld 2002 AAABA LEAGUE STANDINGS 2002 Final Standings 25-11 x-Johnstown Grays 22-14 Delweld 19-17 Galliker's 6-30 Assure Home Equity x-clinched regular season title 2002 AAABA LEAGUE PLAYOFFS BEST-OF-5 SEMI-FINALS Saturday, July 20 at Roxbury Park Assure 7 Johnstown Grays 3 Galliker's 10 Delweld 4 (10 innings) Sunday, July 21 at Point Stadium Johnstown Grays 16 Assure 5 (7 innings) Galliker's 2 Delweld 0 Monday, July 22 at Point Stadium Johnstown Grays 7 Assure 2 Galliker's 5 Delweld 0 (Galliker's wins series 3-0) Tuesday, July 23 at Point Stadium Johnstown Grays 8 Assure 3 (Grays win series 3-1) BEST-OF-5 FINALS Wednesday, July 24 at Point Stadium Johnstown Grays 9 Galliker's 3 Thursday, July 25 at Point Stadium Johnstown Grays 5 Galliker's 2 Saturday, July 27 at Point Stadium Johnstown Grays 5 Galliker's 4 (Grays win series 3-0) 2002 JOHNSTOWN GRAYS STATISTICS FINAL STATISTICS OFFENSIVE: Ryan Kabana 31-88 (.352); 5 2B; 1 3B; 1HR; 23RS; 18RBI Ryan Unger 37-106 (.349); 7 2B; 1 3B; 28RS; 18RBI Chad Kamler 14-43 (.326); 5 2B; 2 HR; 9RS; 13RBI Nate Crookshank 20-62 (.323); 3 2B; 15RS; 10RBI Scott Goss 26-82 (.317); 2 2B; 2 3B; 7HR; 18RS; 29RBI Brandon DePhillips 28-91 (.308); 3 2B; 3 3B; 17RS; 12RBI Ryan Miscik 25-99 (.253); 3 2B; 2 3B; 15RS; 14RBI Steve Siembak 22-90 (.244); 4 2B; 14RS; 12RBI Matt Eppley 16-68 (.235); 1 2B; 1 3B; 14RS; 11RBI Chris Minarcin 19-83 (.229); 5 2B; 19RS; 6RBI Jason Wos 8-40 (.200); 4 2B; 1 HR; 10RS; 10RBI Adam Miscik 15-82 (.183); 2 2B; 9RS; 9RBI Jeremy Shaffer 1-2 (.500) Kip Watkins 0-1(.000); 2RS Scott Riddle 0-0 (.000); 1RS Ryan Altimore 0-0 (.000); 1RS Joe Shrift 0-2 (.000) TEAM 262-940 (.279); 44 2B; 10 3B; 11 HR; 195RS; 162RBI PITCHING: Steve Siembak (0-0); 0.00 ERA; 0.2 IP; 0 SO; 1BB Kip Watkins (6-1); 1.18 ERA; 53.1 IP; 48 SO; 4 BB Ryan Miscik (0-0-5); 1.40 ERA; 5.0 IP; 2 SO; 3 BB Ryan Kabana (1-1); 1.50 ERA; 4.2 IP; 7 SO; 3 BB Jeremy Shaffer (0-0-1); 2.33 ERA; 3.0 IP; 2 SO; 2 BB Dave Holtz (5-0-1); 2.49 ERA; 25.1 IP; 18 SO; 9 BB Josh Geiser (5-1); 2.95 ERA; 38.0 IP; 31 SO; 24 BB Mike Cardamone (1-3); 3.21 ERA; 32.2 IP; 10 SO; 5 BB Chris Minarcin (3-3-2); 3.29 ERA; 34.0 IP; 34 SO; 21 BB Scott Riddle (4-2); 3.94 ERA; 37.1 IP; 20 SO; 18 BB Joe Shrift (0-0); 10.50 ERA; 3.1 IP; 2 SO; 2 BB Ryan Altimore (0-0); 21.00 ERA; 2.0 IP; 1 SO; 2 BB Brandon DePhillips (0-0); 25.2 ERA; 1.2 IP; 2 SO; 0BB TEAM (25-11-9); 3.08 ERA; 241.0 IP; 177 SO; 94 BB EXPERIENCED GRAYS READY FOR 2002 SEASON May 24, 2002 The Johnstown Grays return 12 players from last years playoff team. The Grays finished in third place with a record of 19-16 last year under manager Chris Pfeil. The Grays took a 2-1 advantage in the Best-of-5 semifinal against Delweld before dropping games four and five of the series to end their season. According to Pfeil, We got a taste of what it takes to win in the playoffs. Our guys are hungry to get back and make a run at it. We are real excited about our chances. The Grays will open the 2002 season on Tuesday, May 28, when they take on Assure Home Equity at the Point Stadium. Game time for the opener is set for 5:30 p.m. Jason Wos, 20, and Scott Goss, 18, will play first base for the Grays. Wos is back for his third season with the Grays. Wos was named the 2000 AAABA League Rookie of the Year. Wos has a .270 career batting average. Goss comes to the Grays from the disbanded Galleria franchise. Goss hit .312 in his rookie season last year. Adam Miscik, 18, will make the switch to second base from third base this season. Adam returns for his second season with the Grays. Adam hit .291 in his rookie season. Ryan Miscik, 20, will be back to play shortstop in his second year with the Grays. Ryan was named First Team All-AAABA shortstop last year. He hit .316 and anchored the infield with a .963 fielding average. Brandon DePhillips, 20, will join the Grays in 2002 and play third base and first base. DePhillips is a former Pittsburgh Post-Gazette Player of the Year while at Yough High School. DePhillips will hit in the clean up spot and help solidify the bullpen. Chris Minarcin, 20, will begin his first season with the Grays. Minarcin will be used as a utility man and will bring a big bat to the lineup. Minarcin will also join the starting rotation. Minarcin played last year for Har-Brack State and was honorable mention for the league MVP award. Chad Kamler, 19, and Nate Crookshank, 17, will handle the catching duties for the Grays. Kamler is back for his second season with the Grays. His season ended abruptly last year with a fractured wrist. Crookshank comes to the Grays from Hoops in the City Colt League. He will be called on to provide an offensive spark and speed. Ryan Unger, 20, returns for his fourth season as the Grays center fielder. Unger hit .357 last season and was named First Team All-AAABA outfielder last year. Unger has a career batting average of .327 with 57 runs scored and 40 RBI. Steve Siembak, 20, also returns for his fourth season with the Grays. Siembak hit .362 last season and was named First Team All-AAABA designated hitter last year. Siembak will see time in the outfield and will be used out of the bullpen. Jeremy Shaffer, 19, is back for his second season with the Grays. Shaffer will primarily handle right field but also will be used behind the plate. Ryan Kabana, 19, will be back for his second season in the Grays outfield. Kabana hit .257 last season for the Grays. Kabana also will be used out of the bullpen. Matt Eppley, 20, will return for his fourth season with the Grays. Eppley will handle the designated hitter role, but also provides depth in the infield and outfield. Eppley has a career batting average of .295. Kip Watkins, 20, will return for his second season with the Grays. Watkins will once again anchor the pitching staff. Watkins went 6-2 last season with a 2.70 ERA and was named First Team All-AAABA pitcher. Watkins will get the call on opening day. Mike Cardamone, 19, will return for his second season in the Grays rotation. Cardamone went 4-2 last season with a 3.42 ERA and was named AAABA League Rookie Pitcher of the Year. Josh Geiser, 19, will begin his first season with the Johnstown Grays. Geiser is a native of Buffalo, NY. He was the Erie County (NY) American Legion League MVP and was named All-Western New York his senior season at Eden High School. Scott Riddle, 19, will join the starting rotation in his first year with the Grays. Riddle went 7-1 last summer for West Hempfield American Legion. Dave Holtz, 20, will be back for his fourth season with the Grays. Holtz will be called upon to anchor the bullpen. He has made 16 appearances in his career and has a 3.71 career ERA. Ryan Altimore, 17, will begin his first season in the Johnstown AAABA League. Altimore comes to the Grays from Hoops in the City Colt League. Altimore will add depth to the bullpen. According to Grays manager Chris Pfeil, There is a great deal of talent in the league this year. Every team has a good pitching and depth. I think the team that plays most consistently during the summer will put themselves in the best position to win the league. Pfeil added, We ended last season with a bad taste. Our guys are focused on what we want to accomplish. The key for us is to keep the focus each night and build momentum for the playoffs. Our goal is to represent Johnstown in the national tournament. Pfeil will be assisted by Paul Knupp, Ray Stenger, and Chris Zakraysek. Larry Pfeil is the Grays General Manager. The Grays are sponsored by Denny Altimore. 2001 SEASON WRAP-UP August 20, 2001 The 2001 season will be remembered as the year the Johnstown Grays established themselves as one of the elite teams in the Johnstown AAABA League. The season began with high expectations as the Grays returned 11 players from their 2000 squad that only missed the playoffs by one game. The Grays began the season with a dramatic 5-4 win over Assure, scoring two runs in the bottom of the seventh. They split the final two games to start the season at 2-1. The Grays moved to 4-1 with two wins over Harbrack, but lost catcher Pete Vuckovich for the season with a torn MCL in a collision at home plate. The Grays went on a four game losing streak to stand at 4-5. The Grays regrouped to win five of their next six games to move to 9-6. They dropped two to Assure and beat Harbrack twice to move to 11-8. The Grays went on a five game losing streak to fall to 11-13. They only managed four runs in the five games. According to Grays' manager Chris Pfeil, "At that point, a lot of people were writing us off. I give the players all the credit in the world because they battled out of the slump and were able to turn the whole season around." The Grays did just that, reeling off six straight wins to move into third place with a 17-13 record. In the six games, the Grays offense came alive to score 56 runs. Pfeil commented, "Once we started getting a few hits to fall, our guys started swinging with confidence again. The whole lineup came alive." The Grays dropped two one-run games to fall to 17-15. They split a pair of games with Delweld and beat the Galleria to finish the regular season in third place with a 19-16 record. The Grays were set to began a much anticipated playoff series with second place Delweld. The two teams provided one of the most exciting playoff series in recent history. The Grays took the first game 10-2. Delweld scored a run in the top of the ninth to force extra innings and beat the Grays 5-3 in the second game. The Grays moved one game away from the championship series with another 10-2 win in Game 3. However, Delweld won the last two games of the series to end the Grays season. Pfeil said, "It was an unbelievable series. Both teams played great baseball, and unfortunately we came up short. The key to the series was our inability to hold the lead in Game 2." The Grays will lose six players from their 2001 team. Brian Cence, Matt Kozusko, Jason Merriman, Matt Perry, Kerry Pfeil, and Pete Vuckovich were all 20 years old. Pfeil commented, "They were all tremendous assets to this team. They provided the leadership and were the reason we were so successful. Brian and Matt joined the team this year and provided us a big lift. Jason played for us the last two years and was one of the top pitchers in the league. Pete was with us for three years and anchored our defense. His injury this year was a big blow to us. I coached Kerry and Matt for six years, since the Colt League. Seeing them leave us is real hard and it will be strange not having them next year. Both of them gave us 100 percent every time they crossed the line." The Grays now look ahead to the 2002 season, expected to be one of the favorites to represent Johnstown in the National AAABA Tournament. "We feel we have a great nucleus back. If we can sign a few key players we think we have a chance to take the next step." GRAYS NOTES: The Johnstown Grays had five players selected to the All AAABA League Team: Matt Perry (2B), Ryan Miscik (SS), Ryan Unger (OF), Steve Siembak (DH), and Kip Watkins (P). Mike Cardamone was selected the AAABA League Rookie Pitcher of the Year. AAABA LEAGUE ANNOUNCES AWARDS July 28, 2001 The Johnstown AAABA League has announced the award winners for the 2001 Season. MOST VALUABLE PLAYER: Greg Visnick, Galliker's Other Nominees: Anthony Ragliani (Delweld), Ryan Unger (Johnstown Grays), Eric Macha (Assure), Chris Minarcin (Harbrack), Scott Goss (Galleria) MOST VALUABLE PITCHER: Anthony Zambotti, Galliker's Other Nominees: Bobby Saddler (Galliker's), Kane Stein (Galliker's), Matt Bonin (Galliker's), Dave Sube (Delweld), Randy Dicken (Delweld), Marc Rager (Delweld), Kip Watkins (Johnstown Grays), Jason Merriman (Johnstown Grays), Mike Polinsky (Assure), Chris Minarcin (Harbrack) ROOKIE OF THE YEAR: Anthony Raglani, Delweld Other Nominees: Matt Maropis (Delweld), Tyler Wise (Delweld), Adam Miscik (Johnstown Grays), Jeremy Shaffer (Johnstown Grays), Scott Goss (Galleria) ROOKIE PITCHER OF THE YEAR: Mike Cardamone, Johnstown Grays Other Nominees: Aaron Lantzy (Delweld), Sam McCarthy (Delweld), Brandon Shipley (Galleria) 2001 FIRST TEAM ALL AAABA LEAGUE Catcher-Bobby Ritter, Galliker's Catcher-Tanner Kamalsky, Delweld First Base-Brendan Porter, Galliker's Second Base-Matt Perry, Johnstown Grays Shortstop-Ryan Miscik, Johnstown Grays Third Base-Casey Long, Delweld Outfield-Ryan Unger, Johnstown Grays Outfield-Adam Fairman, Galliker's Outfield-Josh Rearick, Delweld Designated Hitter-Steve Siembak, Johnstown Grays Utility Player-Rick Baxter, Galliker's Starting Pitcher-Bobby Saddler, Galliker's Starting Pitcher-Kane Stein, Galliker's Starting Pitcher-Kip Watkins, Johnstown Grays Starting Pitcher-Randy Dicken, Delweld Starting Pitcher-Dave Sube, Delweld Starting Pitcher-Mike Polinsky, Assure Relief Pitcher-Aaron Lantzy, Delweld 2001 FINAL STANDINGS 2001 FINAL STANDINGS 32- 3 x-Galliker's 23-11 x-Delweld 19-16 x-Johnstown Grays 17-18 x-Assure Home Equity 10-24 Harbrack State 3-32 Galleria x-clinched playoff berth 2001 JOHNSTOWN AAABA LEAGUE PLAYOFFS SEMIFINAL SERIES Thursday, July 19 Johnstown Grays 10 Delweld 2 Galliker's 3 Assure Home Equity 1 Friday, July 20 Delweld 4 Johnstown Grays 2 (10) Galliker's 4 Assure Home Equity 1 Saturday, July 21 Johnstown Grays 10 Delweld 2 Assure Home Equity 6 Galliker's 3 Sunday, July 22 Delweld 7 Johnstown Grays 3 Galliker's 4 Assure Home Equity 3 (Galliker's wins series 3-1) Monday, July 23 Delweld 6 Johnstown Grays 2 (Delweld wins series 3-2) CHAMPIONSHIP SERIES Tuesday, July 24 Galliker's 12 Delweld 3 Wednesday, July 25 Galliker's 10 Delweld 1 Thursday, July 26 Delweld 8 Galliker's 3 Friday, July 27 Delweld 2 Galliker's 1 Saturday, July 28 Galliker's 5 Delweld 1 (Galliker's wins series 3-2 and advances to represent Johnstown in the National AAABA Tournament) CLICK ON WWW.AAABA.NET for tournament results JOHSTOWN GRAYS READY FOR 2001 SEASON May 24, 2001 The Johnstown Grays will return 11 players as they enter their third season in the Johnstown AAABA League. The Grays were 20-15 last year under manager Chris Pfeil. According to Pfeil, "The last two years were great learning experiences. This year we hope that experience pays off with a playoff berth." The Grays will open the 2001 campaign with a three game series against Assure Home Equity. The first game is set for Tuesday May 29 at 8:00 p.m. at the Point Stadium. Jason Wos, 19, will return at first base for the Grays. Wos was named AAABA League Rookie of the Year last season. Wos provides an offensive punch and is solid defensively. Matt Perry, 20, is a three year starter at second base. Perry is solid defensively and has a .313 career batting average. Ryan Miscik, 19, will move in to play shortstop for the Grays. Ryan is a sound defensive player and has tremendous game presence. He played last summer for Mount Pleasant American Legion. Adam Miscik, 17, will handle third base for the Grays. Adam will provide an offensive spark to the lineup and is sound defensively at the hot corner. He also played for Mount Pleasant American Legion last summer. Pete Vuckovich, 20, is back for his third season with the Grays. Vuckovich has emerged as one of the top defensive catchers in the league and will be called on to drive in runs at the plate. Vuckovich will be joined behind the plate by Chad Kamler. Kamler, 18, comes to the Grays from the Conemaugh Valley American Legion. He is a deep threat at the plate and is becoming a solid defensive player. Ryan Unger returns for his third season as the Grays' center fielder. Unger, 19, has great speed and has a career batting average of .306. Ryan Kabana, 18, will begin his first season with the Grays in left field. Kabana played for Galliker's last season and finished third in the Rookie of the Year voting. Kabana, a left-hander, will also see time out of the bullpen this season. Jeremy Shaffer, 18, will begin his first season in the AAABA League in right field for the Grays. Shaffer brings speed and a strong arm to the outfield. He played last year for Kiski Valley American Legion. Matt Eppley, 19, will be back for his third season with the Grays. Eppley will primarily handle the designated hitter role due to a lingering arm injury. He has a .307 career batting average. Jason Merriman, 20, returns to anchor the pitching staff. Merriman went 6-3 last year with a 2.39 ERA and was Honorable Mention for the AAABA League Most Valuable Pitcher award. Merriman will get the call on opening night. Jabbar Brown, 18, will be back in the starting rotation after a 3-2 rookie season. Brown had a 3.92 ERA and was third in the Rookie Pitcher of the Year voting. Kip Watkins, 19, will begin his first AAABA season. Watkins, a native of Seattle, Washington, will help solidify the rotation. Last summer, Kip played in Seattle for the Taylor Baseball Club. They were the AAU National Runner-Up. Mike Cardamone, 18, will also join the starting rotation in his first AAABA season. Cardamone was selected the 2001 W.P.I.A.L. Section 1-AAA Most Valuable Player at Penn-Trafford High School. Kerry Pfeil, 20, will be back for his third season to anchor the bullpen. Pfeil was 4-0 with a 0.58 ERA last season out of the bullpen. He was Honorable Mention in the AAABA League Most Valuable Pitcher voting. He will also be used as a utility player and provides an offensive threat. Jeff Shola, 20, will begin his first season with the Grays. Shola was 2-0 with a 0.89 ERA last year with Wise Trailer Sales. He will be used as a starter and a reliever. Dave Holtz, 19, will begin his third season with the Grays. Holtz has a 3.96 ERA in his career. Holtz will be used as a starter and as a reliever. He also is an outfielder with a good left handed stick. Steve Siembak, 19, will be counted on out of the bullpen in his third season with the Grays. Siembak is a hard thrower and also will see time in the outfield. He is a deep threat at the plate. Siembak threw a no-hitter last year against the Galleria. Drew Waligora, 18, is expected to be a major contributor to the pitching staff. He also will be used at first base and third base. Waligora gives the Grays a power hitting left-handed bat. According to Grays' manager Chris Pfeil, "I think this team is pretty well-balanced. We have good team speed, which we hope will ignite our offense. I feel we improved our pitching staff considerably and our whole defensive game should be more consistent." The Grays are looking for their first ever playoff berth. Pfeil commented, "There is more talent in the league this year than there has been the past few seasons. The key to our success is playing consistent baseball all summer." Pfeil will be assisted by Patrick Hollern, Paul Knupp, Ray Stenger, and Chris Zakraysek. Larry Pfeil is the Grays' General Manager. The Grays are sponsored by Denny Altimore and Dr. Thomas and Debbie Cardellino. 2001 FINAL STATISTICS OFFENSIVE: S.Siembak(.362) 7 2B; 1 3B; 1HR; 14RS; 14RBI R.Unger(.357) 9 2B; 3 3B; 3 HR; 25RS; 21RBI R.Miscik(.316) 7 2B; 15RS; 20RBI M.Perry(.313) 1 2B; 22RS; 14RBI B.Cence(.297) 3 2B; 6RS; 7RBI A.Miscik(.291) 5 2B; 11RS; 13RBI P.Vuckovich(.286) 1 2B; 4RS; 1RBI M.Eppley(.275) 7 2B; 3 HR; 17RS; 15RBI J.Wos(.263) 5 2B; 1 HR; 16RS; 18RBI R.Kabana(.257) 4 2B; 12RS; 8RBI J.Shaffer(.250) 3 2B; 1 HR; 21RS; 13RBI M.Kozusko(.212) 1 2B; 10RS; 9RBI C.Kamler(.200) 1 2B; 4RS; 5RBI D.Holtz(.167) 3RS D.Waligora(.154) 1 2B; 2RS; 1RBI K.Pfeil(.136) 3RS; 2RBI K.Watkins(.000) 1RS M.Cardamone(.000) 1RS J.Brown(.000) PITCHING: R.Miscik(0-0) 0.00 ERA; 2 IP; 0 BB; 1 SO S.Siembak(0-0) 0.00 ERA; 1.2 IP; 3 BB; 2 SO K.Watkins(6-2) 2.2O ERA; 51 IP; 11 BB; 50 S0 M.Kozusko(1-2) 2.63 ERA; 5.1 IP; 3 BB; 5 SO J.Merriman(3-3) 2.93 ERA; 40.2 IP; 24BB; 31SO M.Cardamone(4-2) 3.42 ERA; 43 IP; 18BB; 23SO D.Holtz(1-1) 3.46 ERA; 30.1 IP; 9BB; 12SO J.Brown(1-5) 3.72 ERA; 32 IP; 14BB; 30SO R.Kabana(1-0) 4.67 ERA; 6 IP; 3BB; 3SO K.Pfeil(1-1-2) 4.67 ERA; 12 IP; 6BB; 9SO D.Waligora (1-0) 6.75 ERA; 9.1 IP; 4BB; 4SO J.Shola(0-0) 28.OO ERA; 1.0 IP; 3BB; 0S0 2000 FINAL STANDINGS 28- 7 Galliker's 26- 9 Wise Trailer Sales 24- 9 Seward VFW 22-13 Delweld 20-15 Johnstown Grays 8-26 Harbrack State 8-26 Assure Home Equity 2-33 Galleria Best of 5 Semifinal: Galliker's over Delweld in 4 games Seward VFW over Wise Trailer Sales in 3 games Best of 5 Championship Series: Galliker's over Seward VFW in 5 games JOHNSTOWN GRAYS SET TO BEGIN AAABA SEASON May 15, 2000 The Johnstown Grays return 13 players from last year's team. The Grays finished in fifth place with a record of 12-18 during thier inaugural season under manager Chris Pfeil. According to Pfeil, "We gained some valuable experience last year. Hopefully our guys will take that experience and build off of it for this season." The Grays open the 2000 season with a three game series against Harbrack State. They will open up on May 23 at 6:00 p.m. at UPJ. Pfeil commented, "We are hoping to get off to a quick start and build off it the entire season. The league is solid from top to bottom, so we have to be prepared every night. The Grays will call on Greg Holtz, 20, and Jason Wos, 19, at first base. Holtz has had a solid AAABA League career and brings experience to the lineup. He will also be used in the designated hitter role and on the mound in relief. Wos adds an offensive spark and speed to the team. He played last year in the American Legion for Conemaugh Valley. Wos also can play the outfield and catch. Matt Hull (SS) and Matt Perry (2B) return to anchor the middle infield. Hull, 20, returns as the leading run scorer (18) and was second on the team with 13 RBI. Perry, 19, hit .304 last year and had a .944 fielding average. Both are sound defensive players and are a solid double play combination. Kerry Pfeil, 19, and Steve Siembak, 18, both return as valuable utility men for the Grays. Pfeil can play all nine positions and will allow flexibility in the lineup. Siembak is a big bat and can play third base and will see time in the outfield. Both will me major contributors on the pitching staff. Matt Eppley, 18, will handle the hot corner for the Grays in 2000. Eppley is explosive at the plate and will be counted on to spark the offense. He also has experience in the outfield. Drew Waligora, 17, will add depth at third base. Waligora provides power from the left side of the plate and will also see time at designated hitter and on the mound in his rookie season. The Grays return both of their catchers from last year. Pete Vuckovich, 19, is a solid defensive player and controls the pitching staff of the Grays. He will be called on to drive in runs at the plate. Tim Regan, 18, had a solid rookie year last season. Regan is developing into a solid catcher and has good strength at the plate. The outfield will be anchored by Ryan Unger in centerfield. Unger, 18, has great speed and controls the outfield well. He came on to provide a late season spark last year and hit .302 with 12 RBI for the season. John Bradley, 20, will make the move from third base to the outfield. Bradley led the team with 14 RBI last season. He is a big threat at the plate and has tremendous speed. He will also see time as a designated hitter and is a starting pitcher. Liren Hardison, 19, comes to the Grays from Conemaugh Valley American Legion. Hardison has a rifle from the outfield and has good speed. He will also be used out of the bullpen. Jarod Latch, 19, returns for his third AAABA season. Latch hit over .300 last year for the Grays. He is a solid contact hitter and is sound defensively. Dave Holtz, 18, will also by battling for time in the outfield. Holtz is a solid left handed stick and will be a huge contributor on the mound. Tyler Maluchnik, 17, is a tough out from the left side. Maluchnik will provide speed off of the bench and will be counted on to contribute in his rookie season. He will also see time out of the bullpen. The Grays will call on Jason Merriman, 19, to throw opening day. Merriman is a hard thrower, who was 8-0 for Conemaugh Valley Legion last year. He has a good arsenal of breaking pitches that keeps hitters guessing at the plate. Donnie Miller, 20, played the last two seasons for Sani-Dairy. Miller will throw the second game of the season. Miller keeps hitters off balance and brings playoff experience to the staff. Jabbar Brown, 17, will also be in the starting rotation. Brown was named Honarable Mention All-State last year as a sophomore for Bishop McCort and is considered one of the best pitchers in the area. According to Grays' manager Chris Pfeil, "I'm really excited about this group of guys. I feel we have good team chemistry and are focused on our goal of reaching the playoffs." Pfeil added, "The strength of this team is definately the speed. We should be able to keep opposing defenses off balance with the amount of speed we have. Defensively, we feel we are going to be able to cover a lot of ground and take pressure off of our pitchers." The Grays also will rely on their depth. Pfeil said, "From top to bottom we have guys that can play the game. Each player knows their role and as long as they contribute when we call on them, we will win our share of games." Pfeil will be assisted by Brian Gennett, Pat Hollern, and Chris Zakraysek. Larry Pfeil is the General Manager of the Grays. The Johnstown Grays are sponsored by Denny Altimore and Dr. Thomas and Debbie Cardellino. 2000 SEASON WRAP-UP August 1, 2000 The 2000 season will be looked back on as a springboard to the future for the Johnstown Grays. Despite a slow start, the Grays were part of one of the best playoff races in league history. The Grays started off the season by beating Harbrack twice. Then, Galliker's swept the Grays, leaving the Grays' record at 2-3. The Grays took four of their next five games before dropping two to Seward VFW to leave them at 6-6. After knocking off the Galleria twice, the Grays split games with Delweld, Harbrack, and Assure to put their record at 11-9. According to Grays' manager Chris Pfeil, "We knew at that point we were at the crossroads of our season. We knew we would have to start playing more consistantly to make a run at the playoffs." The Grays started their post season run with a come from behind, 3-2, win over Galliker's. After knocking off the Galleria, the Grays pulled off two dramatic wins over Wise Trailer Sales to push their record to 15-9. The Grays swept a two game set with Assure and knocked off Delweld to put their record at 18-9. Pfeil said, "Our guys put it all on the line. We played solid baseball and got a few breaks, and the next thing you know we were in control of our own playoff destiny." However, the Grays collapsed the last week of the season. The Grays lost six of seven to fall just short of the playoffs. Pfeil commented, " I think it was a combination of things. We were on such an emotional roller coaster ride and when things started going bad, they went real bad. The schedule down the stretch was not to our advantage. We played eight games against the playoff teams in six days. We just ran out of gas." The Grays finished their second season with a record of 20-15. Pfeil added, "I'm proud of our guys. We're all disappointed we missed the playoffs. All we wanted was a chance to control our own destiny at the end and we got it. We just came up a little short. We really closed the gap this season and proved we are going to be a title contender in this league for a long time." The Grays will lose four players from their 2000 squad. Greg Holtz, John Bradley, Matt Hull, and Donnie Miller all were 20 years old. Pfeil noted, "They will all be missed. They've done so much for this franchise and I want to thank them for having the faith in us when we were just getting started. They played major roles in laying the foundation for the future. I just wish they would have gotten a chance to reap some of the rewards." The Grays will now look ahead to the 2001 season. "There's no time off. The recruiting war is just beginning. We have a great group returning and if we can sign a few key players we expect to be there at the end next year," Pfeil said. WOS NAMED TOP ROOKIE 2000 JOHNSTOWN AAABA LEAGUE AWARDS OUTSTANDING ROOKIE PLAYER (tie) Jason Wos, Johnstown Grays Casey Long, Delweld Honorable Mention: Brent Matish (Assure Home Equity), Ryan Kabana(Galliker's) OUTSTANDING ROOKIE PITCHER (tie) Mark Rager, Delweld Matt Bonin, Galliker's Honorable Mention: Jabbar Brown (Johnstown Grays), Matt Roberts (Delweld), MOST VALUABLE PITCHER Jason Horner, Seward VFW Honorable Mention: Anthony Zambotti (Galliker's), Bob Saddler (Galliker's), Trace Vojtko (Wise Trailer Sales), Rick Alexander (Delweld), Jason Merriman (Johnstown Grays), Kerry Pfeil (Johnstown Grays) MOST VALUABLE PLAYER Adam Fairman, Galliker's Honorable Mention: Rick Westover (Galliker's), Jeremy Glessner (Wise Trailer Sales), Luke Pile (Seward VFW), Jason Horner (Seward VFW), Andre Williams (Delweld), John Bradley (Johnstown Grays) 2000 FINAL STATISTICS OFFENSIVE: J.Bradley(.378) 9 2B; 2 3B; 2HR; 23RS; 17RBI G.Holtz(.346) 6 2B; 4HR; 18 RS; 36 RBI M.Eppley(.333) 3 2B; 2 3B; 1HR; 17RS; 12RBI M.Perry(.320) 1 2B; 1HR; 15RS; 8RBI R.Unger (.308) 3 2Bs; 23 RS; 7 RBI J.Wos(.278) 2 2B; 1 3B; 1HR; 14 RS; 12 RBI D.Holtz (.278) 1 3B; 1 HR; 4 RS; 3 RBI P.Vuckovich(.264) 3 2B; 1 3B; 10 RS; 12 RBI S.Siembak (.245) 2 2B; 1 3B; 1HR; 4RS; 9 RBI L.Hardison(.214) 5 2B; 8 RS; 5 RBI J.Latch (.208) 1 RS; 3 RBI K.Pfeil (.188) 1 2B; 6RS; 1 RBI M.Hull(.186) 4 2B; 1 3B; 2 HR; 20 RS; 14 RBI T.Regan (.045) 1HR; 3 RS; 4 RBI D.Waligora (.100) 2 RS; 1 RBI T.Maluchnik (.167) 1 3B; 2 RS; 1 RBI J.Brown (.000) 3 RS D.Miller (.000) 1 RS PITCHING: T.Maluchnik (0-0) 0.00 ERA; 1 IP; 1BB; 0 SO K.Pfeil (4-0) 0.58 ERA; 24.1IP; 9BB; 17 SO J.Merriman (6-3) 2.39 ERA; 42.2IP; 18BB; 57SO G.Holtz (0-0) 3.00 ERA; 7 IP; 7 BB; 7 SO J.Bradley (1-3) 3.19 ERA; 26.1IP; 9BB; 16SO J.Brown (3-2-1S) 3.92 ERA; 39.1IP; 27BB; 41SO D.Holtz (0-3) 4.52 ERA; 26.1 IP; 13BB; 14SO D.Miller (5-3) 4.86 ERA; 36 IP; 33BB; 43 SO D.Waligora (0-0) 5.25 ERA; 6.2IP; 8 BB; 3 SO S.Siembak (1-0) 6.30 ERA; 13.1IP; 20BB; 14SO L.Hardison (0-0) 14.00ERA; 1 IP; 2 BB; 2 SO |
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