NECBL Announces 2014 All-Star Game Rosters
All-Star Game will be held next Sunday (July 20) at MacKenzie Stadium in Holyoke!
NORTH ADAMS, Mass. - Commissioner Sean McGrath is pleased to unveil the rosters for the 2014 New England Collegiate Baseball League (NECBL) All-Star Game, as announced Sunday by the league office.
Sanford's Aaron Izaryk and Plymouth's Greg Zackrison, whose teams ranked first in the North and South Division, respectively, after the Friday (July 11) cut-off date will lead their respective divisions in next weekend's showcase. It will be the first time managing the All-Star Game for either coach.
Each All-Star Team is comprised of nine slots for pitchers (starting pitcher, seven relievers, closer); a starter and two substitute catchers; a starter and substitute for the four remaining infield positions; a starter and substitute designated hitter; three starting outfielders and three reserve outfielders; and one Coach's Selection by each manager for a total of 29 players per squad.
The 21st NECBL All-Star Game will be held Sunday, July 20, at MacKenzie Stadium, the home of the Valley Blue Sox, in Holyoke, Massachusetts. Gates open at 12 p.m., and the afternoon begins with the league's annual All-Star Game Skills Competition; first, the league's top outfield arms will test their cannons in the Outfield Throwing Accuracy Contest, followed by the 60-Yard Dash.
Just after 2 p.m., the league's top sluggers will tee off against the spacious dimensions of MacKenzie Stadium in the annual Home Run Derby before the skills competitions conclude with an awards ceremony at approximately 3:15 p.m. First pitch of the main event is schedule for approximately 5:05 p.m.
Tickets are available online via the Valley Blue Sox beginning at just $8 for adults and $5 for youths, seniors and military servicemen and servicewomen with valid military IDs. To purchase, please click here. For more information on the 2014 NECBL All-Star Game, including directions to the ballpark and full itinerary and schedule, please click here.
The NECBL congratulates all of its deserving student-athletes, coaches, and umpires on their outstanding summer in the league.
NORTH DIVISION ALL-STARS
Position
Name
NECBL Team
School
Pitcher
Starting Pitcher
Richard Vrana
Sanford
Marist
2
Alex Robinson
Keene
Maryland
3
Jack English
Laconia
Florida Gulf Coast
4
Christian Lavoie
Sanford
UMASS Lowell
5
Trevor Scott
North Adams
U. of Cal. San Diego
6
Matt Clancy
Keene
St. Johns
7
Cam Hatch
Sanford
St. Edwards
8
Jared Gesell
Vermont
Wilmington
Closer
Benjamin Criscuolo
Keene
Southern New Hampshire
Catcher
Starter
Josh Graham
Valley
Oregon
2
Steven Berman
Sanford
Santa Clara
3
Connor Fitzsimons
Keene
Central Connecticut State University
1B
Starter
Mike Vigliarolo
Vermont
St Louis University
2
Charles Sikes
Valley
Savannah State University
2B
Starter
Matt Byrne
Laconia
Iona College
2
Angelo La Bruna
Valley
University of Southern California
3B
Starter
Braxton Martinez
Laconia
St Louis University
2
Frank Crinella
Valley
Merrimack College
SS
Starter
Garrett Black
Valley
Ohio University
2
J.C. Cardenas
North Adams
Barry University
OF
Starter
Vinny Zarrillo
Laconia
Rutgers
Starter
Zach Lauricella
Keene
St Johns University
Starter
Trey Amburgey
Vermont
St Petersburg College
4
Colton Bottomley
Laconia
Florida Gulf Coast University
5
Drake Parker
Sanford
Vanderbilt University
6
Matthew Pagano
Sanford
Marist College
DH
Starter
Blake Tiberi
Vermont
University of Louisville
2
Jared Mederos
Keene
St Johns University
Coach's
Selection
Kyle Richardson
North Adams
Notre Dame
SOUTH DIVISION ALL-STARS
Position
Name
NECBL Team
School
Pitcher
Starting Pitcher
Thomas Jankins
Plymouth Pilgrims
Quinnipiac
2
Nicholas Berger
Plymouth Pilgrims
Northeastern
3
Jared Hendren
Mystic Schooners
Heartland CC
4
Marc Huberman
Newport Gulls
USC
5
Mitchell Jordan
Ocean State Waves
Stetson
6
Max Knutson
Danbury Westerners
Nebraska
7
Armand Rugel
Newport Gulls
Stonehill
8
Andrew Schwaab
Danbury Westerners
Missouri
Closer
Vincenzo Aiello
Plymouth Pilgrims
Rider
Catcher
Starter
Logan Koch
Plymouth Pilgirms
U. of South Carolina
2
Matt Walsh
Plymouth Pilgirms
Franklin Pierce
3
Tyler Boyd
Mystic Schooners
Seton Hall
1B
Starter
Blaise Salter
Newport Gulls
Michigan State
2
Vin Guglietti
Plymouth Pilgrims
Quinnipiac
2B
Starter
Tom Roulis
Plymouth Pilgrims
Dartmouth
2
Dan Hoy
Mystic Schooners
Princeton
3B
Starter
Dave Mackinnon
New Bedford Bay Sox
Hartford
2
Nick Zammarelli
Newport Gulls
Elon
SS
Starter
Tommy Edman
Newport Gulls
Stanford
2
Aaron Hill
Mystic Schooners
UConn
OF
Starter
Toby Handley
Mystic Schooners
Stony Brook
Starter
Jordan Mountford
Ocean State Waves
Bryant
Starter
Michael Martin
Plymouth Pilgrims
Harvard
4
James Bunn
Plymouth Pilgrims
VCU
5
Ryan Blanton
Ocean State Waves
Georgia St.
6
Drew Ferguson
Ocean State Waves
Belmont
DH
Starter
Steve Laurino
Mystic Schooners
Marist
2
Robby Rinn
Ocean State Waves
Bryant
Coach's
Selection
Danny Garcia
Plymouth Pilgrims
Miami
NECBL ALL-STAR GAME OFFICIATING CREW
Three-time NECBL Umpire of the Year Danny Collins has been selected as crew chief for the 2014 NECBL All-Star Game. Collins worked the 2013 D-I NCAA Men's College World Series in Omaha, Nebraska representing the A-10 conference and culminated another successful college season working the D-1 Super Regional championships. Joining Collins in the All-Star crew is D-III CWS umpire and D-I conference crew chief Dan Salce, NECBL veteran John Putala, and talented second-year umpire Jon Jordan.
About the New England Collegiate Baseball League
The New England Collegiate Baseball League is a wooden bat college summer league that fields teams in all six New England states. Partially funded by Major League Baseball, the NECBL started play in 1994 and has sent over 100 alumni to the Major Leagues. For continuing coverage of the NECBL, visit NECBL.com and follow the league on Twitter and on Facebook.
All-Star Game will be held next Sunday (July 20) at MacKenzie Stadium in Holyoke!
NORTH ADAMS, Mass. - Commissioner Sean McGrath is pleased to unveil the rosters for the 2014 New England Collegiate Baseball League (NECBL) All-Star Game, as announced Sunday by the league office.
Sanford's Aaron Izaryk and Plymouth's Greg Zackrison, whose teams ranked first in the North and South Division, respectively, after the Friday (July 11) cut-off date will lead their respective divisions in next weekend's showcase. It will be the first time managing the All-Star Game for either coach.
Each All-Star Team is comprised of nine slots for pitchers (starting pitcher, seven relievers, closer); a starter and two substitute catchers; a starter and substitute for the four remaining infield positions; a starter and substitute designated hitter; three starting outfielders and three reserve outfielders; and one Coach's Selection by each manager for a total of 29 players per squad.
The 21st NECBL All-Star Game will be held Sunday, July 20, at MacKenzie Stadium, the home of the Valley Blue Sox, in Holyoke, Massachusetts. Gates open at 12 p.m., and the afternoon begins with the league's annual All-Star Game Skills Competition; first, the league's top outfield arms will test their cannons in the Outfield Throwing Accuracy Contest, followed by the 60-Yard Dash.
Just after 2 p.m., the league's top sluggers will tee off against the spacious dimensions of MacKenzie Stadium in the annual Home Run Derby before the skills competitions conclude with an awards ceremony at approximately 3:15 p.m. First pitch of the main event is schedule for approximately 5:05 p.m.
Tickets are available online via the Valley Blue Sox beginning at just $8 for adults and $5 for youths, seniors and military servicemen and servicewomen with valid military IDs. To purchase, please click here. For more information on the 2014 NECBL All-Star Game, including directions to the ballpark and full itinerary and schedule, please click here.
The NECBL congratulates all of its deserving student-athletes, coaches, and umpires on their outstanding summer in the league.
NORTH DIVISION ALL-STARS
Position
Name
NECBL Team
School
Pitcher
Starting Pitcher
Richard Vrana
Sanford
Marist
2
Alex Robinson
Keene
Maryland
3
Jack English
Laconia
Florida Gulf Coast
4
Christian Lavoie
Sanford
UMASS Lowell
5
Trevor Scott
North Adams
U. of Cal. San Diego
6
Matt Clancy
Keene
St. Johns
7
Cam Hatch
Sanford
St. Edwards
8
Jared Gesell
Vermont
Wilmington
Closer
Benjamin Criscuolo
Keene
Southern New Hampshire
Catcher
Starter
Josh Graham
Valley
Oregon
2
Steven Berman
Sanford
Santa Clara
3
Connor Fitzsimons
Keene
Central Connecticut State University
1B
Starter
Mike Vigliarolo
Vermont
St Louis University
2
Charles Sikes
Valley
Savannah State University
2B
Starter
Matt Byrne
Laconia
Iona College
2
Angelo La Bruna
Valley
University of Southern California
3B
Starter
Braxton Martinez
Laconia
St Louis University
2
Frank Crinella
Valley
Merrimack College
SS
Starter
Garrett Black
Valley
Ohio University
2
J.C. Cardenas
North Adams
Barry University
OF
Starter
Vinny Zarrillo
Laconia
Rutgers
Starter
Zach Lauricella
Keene
St Johns University
Starter
Trey Amburgey
Vermont
St Petersburg College
4
Colton Bottomley
Laconia
Florida Gulf Coast University
5
Drake Parker
Sanford
Vanderbilt University
6
Matthew Pagano
Sanford
Marist College
DH
Starter
Blake Tiberi
Vermont
University of Louisville
2
Jared Mederos
Keene
St Johns University
Coach's
Selection
Kyle Richardson
North Adams
Notre Dame
SOUTH DIVISION ALL-STARS
Position
Name
NECBL Team
School
Pitcher
Starting Pitcher
Thomas Jankins
Plymouth Pilgrims
Quinnipiac
2
Nicholas Berger
Plymouth Pilgrims
Northeastern
3
Jared Hendren
Mystic Schooners
Heartland CC
4
Marc Huberman
Newport Gulls
USC
5
Mitchell Jordan
Ocean State Waves
Stetson
6
Max Knutson
Danbury Westerners
Nebraska
7
Armand Rugel
Newport Gulls
Stonehill
8
Andrew Schwaab
Danbury Westerners
Missouri
Closer
Vincenzo Aiello
Plymouth Pilgrims
Rider
Catcher
Starter
Logan Koch
Plymouth Pilgirms
U. of South Carolina
2
Matt Walsh
Plymouth Pilgirms
Franklin Pierce
3
Tyler Boyd
Mystic Schooners
Seton Hall
1B
Starter
Blaise Salter
Newport Gulls
Michigan State
2
Vin Guglietti
Plymouth Pilgrims
Quinnipiac
2B
Starter
Tom Roulis
Plymouth Pilgrims
Dartmouth
2
Dan Hoy
Mystic Schooners
Princeton
3B
Starter
Dave Mackinnon
New Bedford Bay Sox
Hartford
2
Nick Zammarelli
Newport Gulls
Elon
SS
Starter
Tommy Edman
Newport Gulls
Stanford
2
Aaron Hill
Mystic Schooners
UConn
OF
Starter
Toby Handley
Mystic Schooners
Stony Brook
Starter
Jordan Mountford
Ocean State Waves
Bryant
Starter
Michael Martin
Plymouth Pilgrims
Harvard
4
James Bunn
Plymouth Pilgrims
VCU
5
Ryan Blanton
Ocean State Waves
Georgia St.
6
Drew Ferguson
Ocean State Waves
Belmont
DH
Starter
Steve Laurino
Mystic Schooners
Marist
2
Robby Rinn
Ocean State Waves
Bryant
Coach's
Selection
Danny Garcia
Plymouth Pilgrims
Miami
NECBL ALL-STAR GAME OFFICIATING CREW
Three-time NECBL Umpire of the Year Danny Collins has been selected as crew chief for the 2014 NECBL All-Star Game. Collins worked the 2013 D-I NCAA Men's College World Series in Omaha, Nebraska representing the A-10 conference and culminated another successful college season working the D-1 Super Regional championships. Joining Collins in the All-Star crew is D-III CWS umpire and D-I conference crew chief Dan Salce, NECBL veteran John Putala, and talented second-year umpire Jon Jordan.
About the New England Collegiate Baseball League
The New England Collegiate Baseball League is a wooden bat college summer league that fields teams in all six New England states. Partially funded by Major League Baseball, the NECBL started play in 1994 and has sent over 100 alumni to the Major Leagues. For continuing coverage of the NECBL, visit NECBL.com and follow the league on Twitter and on Facebook.
