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Welcome to Somerville Alibrandis Official Web Site
This the is the official site of the Somerville Highlanders Alumni /Alibrandis Baseball Team.
The team has become a dynasty in Boston's Yawkey Baseball League, winning the League Championship in 1997, 1999, 2000, 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004 2005, 2006, 2007, 2010 and 2011. Conference Championships in 1997, 1998, 1999, 2000, 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006 and 2007 made playoff apperances in 1995, 1997, 1998, 1999, 2000, 2001, 2002, 2003 2004 ,2005, 2006, 2007 2008 and 2009 and won the league Stewart Memorial Tournament in 1991, 1992 & 1998. The team has also enjoyed National Recognition starting the 2003 Season as the 11th ranked team in the United States by the National Semi-Pro Baseball Association and in 2010 was names the top team in the NSPBA May poll.
The team was founded in 1990 and in 2011 the team will be plaed its 22nd season as part of Boston's Yawkey Baseball League. In that time they have sent over 30 players and coaches to take part in the YBL's annual All Star Game at Fenway Park. The teams coaching staff has managed 11 All Star Games(97,98-07) and the team has had the games MVP 7 times over the years.
The team has been sponsored by Alibrandis Barber Shop since 1994( see our sponsor section ).
The team is better know as "Somerville Alibrandis" ever since.
The BoSox Club Honors the 2011 YBL Champion Somerville Alibrandis
The BoSox Club, the Official Boster Club of the Boston Red Sox, honored the 2011 Yawkey Baseball League Champions Somerville Alibrandis Baseball Club at its annual Awards Luncheon, this past September 16th at the Newton Boston Marriott. The BoSox Luncheon is an annual event that the BoSox Club runs to honor all the Champions from all of the area amatuer local baseball leagues as well as Little League, American Legion, High School and College teams from the state. This was the 12th time that the Somerville Alibrandis Baseball Team have been invited to attend this very speical event. Team President David Treska, Sponsor Tony Alibrandi, Coach Cam Lynch, Bernie Driscoll, Mike Powers, Marc DesRoches, Matt Deeb, Jay Wisner, Justin Crisafulli, Sean Sullivan, Sal Mendonca, Andrew Babb and Mike Maguire were in attendance for the event and were presented with the Championship Trophy by Boston Red Sox Hall of Famer Tommy Harper.
Derek Bates to be inducted into YBL Hall of Fame
One of the best pitchers in the history of the Yawkey Baseball League, Derek Bates will be inducted into the league's Hall of Fame at the annual awards dinner on December 3rd. Derek was an impressive young pitcher when he joined the team and soon stand out as one of the best pitchers in the league. This was confirmed when Derek was voted by the league mananger's as the Pitcher of the Year in three consecutive seasons( 2002, 2003 and 2004 ) and earning a start at Fenway Park in a YBL All Star Game. Derek suffered an injury in 2006 that took him off the field, but Derek worked hard to get back to be the pither he was prior to the injury and did just that and was rewarded with winning the YBL Comeback Player of the Year in 2007. His final performance was one for the ages as he struck out the final 9 batters he ever faced in getting the victory of a must win game 5 versus AlThomas. Derek was a member of 8 Championship Teams during his career.
YBL Announces 2011 Award Winners
The Yawkey Baseball Leauge announced the winners of their 2011 regular season awards. The Somerville Alibrandis Baseball Club was honored with winnings being named Franchise of the Year for the 4th time. Bernie Driscoll(2B) and Mike Maguire(OF) were named to the Gold Glove team as the best defensive players at thier positions. Silver Sluggers for the best hitters were given to Davide Scioli(SS), Maguire(OF) and Andrew Babb(P). Babb was also named to the 2011 All Rookie Team. The team will also be honored for their 12th YBL Championship. These awards will be given out at the YBL Awards Dinner on December 3rd at the IBEW Hall in Dorchester.
Alibrandis Players Earn National Recognition
Two Somerville Alibrandis Baseball players were recognized by the National Semi-Professional Baseball Association this week. Ted Dziuba and Chris Foundas who were the Co-Most Valueable Players of the 2011 Yawkey Baseball League Championship Series, have been named 2nd Team All Americans for the season. Dziuba had a great regular season and lead all players in the postseason with 18 hits in 11 games posting a .529 batting average. Foundas was also among league leaders during the season and lead the team with 4 playoff wins and posting a 1.00 ERA in 21 innings pitched.
Justin Crisafulli Retires from Baseball after 2011 Title
Justin Crisafulli retired from playing baseball this fall after one of the most impressive semi-pro baseball careers in 2 leagues. Justin has been a player with the Andre Chiefs of the ICL and for the Somerville Alibrandis Baseball Club in the YBL. With Somerville he was a 2 time All Star and a member of 5 YBL Championships. For the full story please click on the headline link for the Somerville Journals coverage of this story.
Somerville Alibrandis Win 12th YBL Championship!!!!!!!!!!!!
For the 12th time and the second year in a row the Somerville Alibrandis Baseball Club won the Yawkey Baseball League Championship. The series which only went 5 game lasted over 2 full weeks with all the rain that has hit the area but the wait was well worth it. The final game was won by a score of 8-1 at Maplewood Park in front of many of the teams friends, alumni and families. This year the team had series co-Most Valueable Players, Ted Dziuba and Chris Foundas. Congratulations to the teams first year on field staff made up of Bernie Driscoll, Marc DesRoches, Justin Crisafulli and Cam Lynch.
Al DiTullio 1962-2011
Al DiTullio( 11.20.62 - 08.13.11 ), the sideline reporter from COMCAST who covered many Yawkey Baseball League games over the years passed away over the weekend. Al was a great friend of the YBL and of the Somerville Alibrandis Baseball Club. We all remember his support of all league events with his tireless work to promote the Yawkey Baseball League and we were especially thankful for his support of our 20th Anniversary Game coverage in 2009( pictured with Manager Mike Powers at the 20th Anniversary Game doing one of his many sideline reports that night ). This is a very sad loss for everyone who knew him. All of our thoughts and prayers are with his friends and family.
Somerville Alibrandis Win 2011 Ted Williams Division Title
The 2011 Somerville Alibrandis Baseball Club defeated the McKay Club Beacons on the last day of the Yawkey Baseball League Season to win the Ted Williams Division and earn the #2 overall seed in the upcoming playoffs. This is the 15the season in a row that the Somerville Alibrandis Baseball Club has made it to postseaon play. The playoffs are se to start Monday night August 15th against the #7 seeded Medford Maddogs. The best of 5 series will start at Trum Field and for full playoff schedule, scores and updates please check at yawkeybaseball.com.
Join the Somerville Alibrandis Group on facebook.
The Somerville Alibrandis Baseball Team has set up a group on Facebook to assist in finding Alumni players over the 20 seasons. This will allow us to help communicate and network better with everyone has been a large part of this teams sucess over the years.
Please click on the headline link to get to the group and join the group.
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