JWU Baseball Table of Contents Table of Contents/Quick Facts/ Schedule............. 1 2019 Season Preview ............................................... 2 Coaching Staff .......................................................... 5 Player Profiles ..................................................... 7-23 Where They're From ............................................. 23 2018 Results & Stats ........................................ 26-27 2018 Action Shots .......................................... 28-29 Previous Seasons ................................................... 28 Single Season Records ..................................... 31-32 Career Records ................................................. 35-36 Honors & Awards ............................................ 39-40 Hall of Famers .................................................. 42-46 Baseball Facilities ............................................. 49-51 Community Service .............................................. 53
Johnson & Wales University Location ............................................ Providence, RI Founded ............................................................. 1914 Undergrad Enrollment ..................................... 7700 Colors ....................................... Blue, White & Gold Nicknames ....................................... Wildcats, JWU Conference ..................................... Great Northeast President ........................................... Mim L. Runey Director of Athletics .................................. Mel Graf
JWU Baseball Head Coach .......................................... Kevin Casey Record at JWU .................................... 0-0 / 1st year Program Record ......................... 464-380-7 / 23 yrs Conference Titles ......................................... 1 / 1998 Regular Season Titles ............................... 2 / '04, '13
2019 Schedule FEBRUARY 25 vs Benedict University (SC) 26 vs Benedict University (SC) 27 vs Manchester 28 vs Machester 28 vs Lehman 29 vs Manhattanville
Myrtle Beach, SC Myrtle Beach, SC Myrtle Beach, SC Myrtle Beach, SC Myrtle Beach, SC Myrtle Beach, SC
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Warwick, RI Buzzards Bay, MA Providence, RI Providence, RI New London, CT Providence, RI Keene, NH Salem, MA Providence, RI Providence, RI Providence, RI
3:30 pm 1pm 3:30 pm 3:30 pm 3 pm 12 pm 1 pm 3:30 pm 3:30 pm 1 pm 12 pm
Providence, RI Providence, RI Dudley, MA Waltham, MA Providence, RI Providence, RI Providence, RI New Haven, CT Northboro, MA Providence, RI Northfield, VT Providence, RI Newport, RI Babson Park, MA New London, NH
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MARCH
@ CCRI (Exhibition Game) @ Mass Maritime (DH) vs RIC vs Eastern Conn @ Coast Guard vs Rivier (DH)** @ Keene St @ Salem St vs Wentworth vs St. Joes (DH)** vs Anna Maria (DH)**
APRIL 03 04 05 07 09 11 13 14 17 19 20 22 25 26 27
vs Wesleyan vs Bridgewater St @ Curry @ Lasell (DH)** vs Salve Regina @ RIC vs Suffolk (DH)** @ Albertus Magnus (DH)** @ WPI vs UMass Dartmouth @ Norwich (DH)** vs Roger Williams @ Salve Regina @ Babson @ Colby Sawyer (DH)**
** Indicates GNAC Contest
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2019 Preview For the first time in over 20 years, someone other than John LaRose will exchange lineup cards before the season opener in Myrtle Beach, SC. When the Wildcats commence the 2019 campaign against Benedict College on February 27, they will be under the direction of new head coach Kevin Casey. Casey comes to the Wildcats from Northeastern University where he was an assistant for four years. Casey was part of a rebuilding process that culminated in 2018 with a 36-21 record and the Huskies' first trip to the NCAA Tournament since 2003. Prior to his stint with the Huskies, Casey spent two seasons at his alma mater, Tufts University, coaching alongside his father, John Casey. During his time with the Jumbos, he helped them to a pair of winning seasons, including a NESCAC East regular season title in 2014. The league coaches think Johnson & Wales will be in the mix again this year as the Wildcats were picked third in the preseason poll with 63 points. Suffolk received eight out of nine first place for 80 points while Saint Joseph’s (Me.) was next at 71 points. Offensively Johnson & Wales should have another good year at the plate. Coach Casey has eight players back who hit .295 or better, led by First-Team All-GNAC selections Colby Greenhalgh (catcher) and Raimiel Rodriguez (shortstop). Greenhalgh went on to earn ABCA All-New England honors after finishing in the GNAC top-10 for batting average, runs, doubles, triples and slugging percentage. Rodriguez was GNAC leader for hits and doubles. Junior Vin Amalfitano earned Second-Team All-GNAC honors after hitting .351 with 29 runs scored. He’s joined in the outfield by fellow starter Adam Hagarty. On the mound, Casey will need some returners to increase their role as well as rely on newcomers. James Smiegocki comes back as the most experienced pitcher after recording a GNAC-best 70 strikeouts with a 4.32 ERA in 66.2 innings. Junior Kyle Cutler and senior Josh Mousseau will see their time on the mound increase. Cutler had a team-low 3.89 ERA and Mousseau produced a JWU-best 11.34 strikeouts per nine innings. After returning from spring break, the Wildcats will take on Mass Maritime in a March 16 doubleheader. The home slate begins two days later when JWU hosts crosstown rival Rhode Island College. GNAC action begins March 23 at home in a 12 pm twinbill against Rivier. The non-conference schedule in April will get the Wildcats ready for the GNAC tournament. On April 3rd, JWU hosts Wesleyan, who won the NESCAC West division and advanced to the championship game. April 25 the Wildcats travel to Salve Regina – picked second in the CCC – and the next day take on defending NEWMAC champion Babson. 2 | JWU Baseball 2019
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Coaching Staff Kevin Casey - Head Coach, 1st Year
For just the third time in program history, the Johnson & Wales University baseball team has a new head coach. Casey comes to the Wildcats from Northeastern University where he was an assistant for four years. Casey was part of a rebuilding process that culminated in 2018 with a 36-21 record and the Huskies' first trip to the NCAA Tournament since 2003. Northeastern won a pair of Colonial Athletic Association regular season titles during his tenure. Prior to his stint with the Huskies, Casey spent two seasons at his alma mater, Tufts University. During his time with the Jumbos, he helped the team to a pair of winning seasons, including a NESCAC East regular season title in 2014 and a trip to the NCAA Division III New England Regional, while also tying the program record for wins in a season (34). Casey began his coaching career in 2010 as an assistant at Daniel Webster College. Casey spent three years at Daniel Webster, where he played an instrumental role in the Eagles' coaching staff that led the program to a 14-win turnaround in 2010 and its first winning season in school history. While at Daniel Webster, Casey helped guide the team to three consecutive 20-win campaigns, two conference championships and the school's first NCAA Division III Regional appearance in 2012. As a player, he was an All-New England third baseman during his sophomore season and served as the team captain in 2008 and 2009. A four-year starter, Casey helped lead the Jumbos to four-straight postseason berths, including three appearances in the NESCAC finals. Coach Casey will work with the Wildcats pitching staff, infielders, and catchers.
Connor McDavitt - Asst. Coach, 1st Year McDavitt comes to the Wildcats after three seasons on the staff at his alma mater, Tufts University. During his time with the Jumbos, Tufts amassed 85 victories, a 28-8 conference record, three NESCAC East titles, two NESCAC championships and two NCAA tournament appearances. The 2014 and 2015 NESCAC Defensive Player of the Year, he also earned a pair of ABCA All-Region selections. Casey served as an assistant coach during McDavitt’s sophomore and junior seasons. McDavitt finished his career in the Tufts’ top 10 for hits, runs and stolen bases. McDavitt will work with the outfielders and the hitters as well as handle the recruiting for the Wildcats.
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Meet the Wildcats 1 2 Ricky Bourdeau JR | INF Pawtucket, RI Height: 5'9" Weight: 175 Bats: Right Throws: Right Major: Criminal Justice
Joe Maracic JR | INF Syosset, NY Height: 5'11" Weight: 175 Bats: Right Throws: Right Major: Business Administration
After a strong sophomore season Ricky looks to increase his roll in 2019. A surehanded defender Ricky has been used regularly as a defensive replacement over the past 2 season but has his sights on becoming a mainstay in the Wildcats middle infield.
A two year starter for the Wildcats Maracic looks to continue to build of his previous years success and help the Wildcats return to postseason play in 2019. He had 12 multi-hit games in 2018 including a 5 for 6 performance against Curry on 3/31. In 2017 Joe was named the GNAC Rookie of the Year.
Prior to JWU, Ricky attended Tolman High School where he was a First Team Gold Glove winner and finished in the top 5 in school history for career hits. His brother Gary played for nearby rival Rhode Island College.
A Long Island Native, Joe attended Syosset High School where he was an all conference player his JR season. He was subsequently voted team captain and team MVP his SR year while also earning all-county honors.
G AB H 2B 3B HR R RBI K BB AVG OBP 2017 10 11 2 0 0 0 2 2 1 2 .182 .357
G AB H 2B 3B HR R RBI K BB AVG 2017 35 96 28 6 0 0 18 19 13 13 .292
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Steve Rocchio SOPH | INF, RHP Cranston, RI Height: 6'0" Weight: 190 Bats: Right Throws: Right Major: Business Administration The sure handed middle infielder appeared in 37 games last season often as a defensive replacement up the middle. He looks to expand that role this year and become a regular starter for the Wildcats. Also expect to see Rocchio make an impact on the mound this season. Rocchio had a fantastic high school career at Cranston West. In 2016 he was the City of Cranston's Player of the Year, Rhode Islands D1-A Pitcher of the year, and named to the First Team All-State. He followed that up with another strong campaign in 2017 where he was named to Second Team All-State. G AB H 2B 3B HR R RBI K BB AVG OBP 2018 37 53 10 0 0 0 14 6 22 9 .189 .313
2018 41 140 44 2
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OBP .378
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Anthony Roman SOPH | OF Vaja Baja, PR Height: 5'10" Weight: 175 Bats: Left Throws: Left Major: Sports Management
Anthony returns for his sophomore season looking to earn himself a permanent role in the Wildcats outfield. As a freshman he made an impact mainly as a pinch runner and defensive replacement appearing in 25 games. The speedy outfielder is as smooth as anyone in the outfield and could provide a strong left handed presence at the top of the JWU batting order in 2019. A native of Puerto Rico, Anthony attended the Carlos Beltran Baseball Academy where he hit .310 as a senior. His stellar defense got him recognized by Perfect Game scouts in Jupiter, FL earning him a spot on the 2016 WWBA World Championship All-Tournament Team.
G AB H 2B 3B HR R RBI K BB AVG OBP 2017 25 39 11 2 0 0 8 6 4 7 .282 .404
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Meet the Wildcats 7 6 Raimiel Rodriguez JR | INF Providence, RI Height: 5'11" Weight: 190 Bats: Right Throws: Right Major: Network Engineering
Armani Hernderson JR | OF Johnston, RI Height: 5'11" Weight: 175 Bats: Right Throws: Right Major: Sports Management
After sitting out the 2018 season due to injury Armani will return to the field in 2019 and he looks to continue where he left off in 2017. A transfer from Merrimack, Henderson started in left field for 41 of 42 games. He had a strong year at the plate finishing top 20 in the GNAC in several offensive categories including 2nd overally in doubles with 13.
Raimiel had a stellar offensive season for the Wildcats in 2018, leading the team in Avg, Doubles, Triples, and Stolen Bases while finishing second in runs scored and RBIs. He looks to replicate his offensive success in 2019 while playing strong defense up the middle.
Prior to coming to Johnson & Wales Armani attended La Salle Academy in Providence. He was recruited to play baseball at Merrimack, where he was a redshirt in 2016.
A native of Providence, Raimiel attended Mount Pleasant High School where he was named to the Max Prep's Rhode Island All-Division II team in 2012. In his senior season he batted .460 with 4 home runs and 14 doubles. He attended CCRI for a year before coming to JWU.
G AB H 2B 3B HR R RBI K BB AVG OBP 2017 41 129 38 13 1 1 24 26 26 6 .295 .369
G AB H 2B 3B HR R RBI K BB AVG OBP 2018 39 148 57 18 4 0 31 35 38 1 .385 .433
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Tim Lombardi SR | 1B, C Providence, RI Height: 6'2" Weight: 215 Bats: Right Throws: Right Major: Sports Management
A strong leader on and off the field, Lombardi was voted to be one of the team's captains for the 2019 season. In his first year with the Wildcats he started all 42 games and had a very strong offensive season. He led the team in home runs with 3, while adding 7 doubles, 26 RBI, and 25 Runs. Lombardi will look to solidify the middle of the order for the Wildcats in 2019. Tim attended Classical High School, where he was a 2 time First Team All-Division player. His senior year he was top 5 in the state with a .462 batting average and 24 RBIs earning him Divisional Player of the Year and Second Team All-State Honors. He attended Dean College for 2 years prior to coming to JWU. G AB H 2B 3B HR R RBI K BB AVG OBP 2018 42 139 43 7 1 3 25 26 22 21 .309 .401
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Tommy Doran JR | LHP West Warwick, RI Height: 6'1" Weight: 190 Bats: Left Throws: Left Major: Comp. Drafting & Design Tommy has pitched 37.1 innings for the Wildcats seeing work as both a starter and reliever. Entering his JR year he has worked hard to become a reliable piece of the Wildcat's pitching staff with his sights set on being a weekend starter. Before coming to Johnson & Wales Tommy attended West Warwick High School. In 2015 he was the Division II Cy Young winner for the state of Rhode Island. He followed that up with a strong senior season where he was named First Team All-Conference. G GS W
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Meet the Wildcats 11 10 Ryan DePatie JR | LHP Pawtucket, RI Height: 5'8" Weight: 170 Bats: Left Throws: Left Major: Marketing
Colby Greenalgh JR | C Plainfield, CT Height: 5'8" Weight: 180 Bats: Right Throws: Right Major: Sports Management
Colby enters into his JR season following a strong sophomore campaign both in the field and at the plate. He led all GNAC hitters with 41 RBI in 2018, led the Wildcats in triples, and was second on the team in hits, doubles, and batting average earning him 3rd team All-New England, and First Team AllGNAC honors. He will look to build upon this success in 2019 and become a threat in the middle of the Wildcat batting order. A native of Plainfield, CT Greenhalgh attended Plainfield High School where he was an all conference player his SR year. G AB H 2B 3B HR R RBI K BB AVG OBP 2017 13 22 8 0 0 0 2 3 6 0 .364 .375 2018 38 137 50 11 5
1 28 41 25 6 .365 .400
Greg Ballinger SOPH | OF, 1B Wakefield, RI Height: 6'0" Weight: 200 Bats: Right Throws: Right Major: Business
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Greg joins the WIldcats for the 2019 season. He will battle for time at both corner infield positions as well as both outfield corner positions. Greg will also be a viable bat off the bench providing some power in the Wildcats lineup. Prior to coming to Johnson & Wales Greg attended Sacred Heart University. In High School he was a First Team All-Division three times, and an All-State selection his senior season where he hit .350 with 5 home runs. Greg's brother Rob graduated from JWU in 2018.
Entering his junior year, Ryan comes into the 2019 season looking to make big strides towards becoming a major contributor on the WIldcat Staff. His ability to pitch as both a starter and a reliever gives the rotation much needed depth. Depatie grew up in Pawtucket and attended Tolman High School. During his high school career he was a three time RIBCA All Star participating in the DII All Star Game 3 times.
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Bryan Bessler SOPH| INF Everett, MA Height: 5'9" Weight: 185 Bats: Right Throws: Right Major: Criminal Justice
Bryan enters his sophomore year looking to secure a spot in the Wildcats' infield. He served primarily as a bench off the bench in the 2018 season and reached base at a .435 clip. His versatility in the infield allows him to play several defensive positions and his keen eye at the plate makes him a valuable bat off the bench. Bessler attended Everett High School in Everett, MA where he was a 4 year varsity letterman for baseball. He was a conference All-tar in both his Junior and Senior years, participating in the Conference All-Star game twice. G AB H 2B 3B HR R RBI K BB AVG OBP 2018 17 16 3 0 0 0 3 2 2 7 .188 .435
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Meet the Wildcats 14 15 Kevin Manning SR | RHP Portsmouth, RI Height: 5'9" Weight: 185 Bats: Right Throws: Right Major: Finance
Will Fritz JR | OF Clinton, CT Height: 6'0" Weight: 180 Bats: Left Throws: Right Major: Culinary Arts
Kevin returns for his third season with the Wildcats in 2019. As a freshman in 2016 he was valuable member of the teams bullpen pitching in 10 games with a 1.42 ERA. Kevin looks to provide that value again in 2019 as a specialist out of the pen. A native of Portsmouth, RI Kevin attended Portsmouth High School.
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John Sapia JR | RHP Atkinson, NH Height: 5'10" Weight: 170 Bats: Right Throws: Right Major: Business Administration John returns to the Wildcats for the 2019 season after spending a year at Curry College. This time around he has traded the bat for the ball and looks to earn a role on the Wildcat pitching staff. A native of Atkinson, NH John attended Timberlane Regional High School where he was a New Hampshire High School AllStar his senior year. His father Jack played football at Westfield State.
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Will enters the 2019 season battling for a starting spot in the Wildcats outfield. He is coming off a strong season at the plate in 2018 where he batted .295 in 25 games. His top performance of 2018 came against Framingham St. where he was 2 for 4 at the plate with 3 RBI and 2 runs scored. Will attended The Morgan School in Clinton, CT. His father Willie played baseball for UConn.
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Dan Heise FR | RHP Richmond, NH Height: 6'2" Weight: 180 Bats: Right Throws: Right Major: Sports Management
Dan is a first year student at Johnson & Wales with his sights set on earning a spot in the Wildcats starting rotation. At Monadnock Regional High School in Richmond, NH we was a 2 time All-State pitcher. He earned team MVP honors his senior season when he finished the year 7-1 with a 2.96 ERA while batting .460.
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Meet the Wildcats 18 19 Adam Diehl JR | C Cypress, TX Height: 6'0" Weight: 180 Bats: Right Throws: Right Major: Culinary Service Mgmt.
Adam returns for his second season with the Wildcats after transferring into Johnson & Wales in 2017. He will compete for innings behind the plate as well as at the corner infield positions. In 25 at bats in 2018 he had 8 hits including 2 doubles and a home run making him a strong candidate to get at bats off the bench for Wildcats this season when not starting behind the dish. Prior to attending Johnson & Wales Adam attended Brookhaven Community College in Farmers Branch, TX. He played there for one season hitting .301 with 5 home runs and 32 RBI.
Alex Domingos FR | OF Ellington, CT Height: 5'8" Weight: 160 Bats: Right Throws: Right Major: Health Sciences
Alex enters his first season with the Wildcats in 2019. The speedy left handed hitter will be competing for a starting role in the Wildcats outfield. The first year hails from Ellington, Connecticut where he attended Ellington High School. While in High School he was an All-Conference and All-State selection his senior year. He spent his summers playing for Team Connecticut Baseball and was named the MVP of the National Championship Team in 2016. Alex is also a member of the Johnson & Wales Soccer Team.
G AB H 2B 3B HR R RBI K BB AVG OBP 2018 8 25 8 2 0 1 6 5 1 2 .320 .393
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Nick Lloyd JR | OF Plymouth, MA Height: 5'10" Weight: 175 Bats: Right Throws: Right Major: Health Sciences
Nick joins the Wildcats for his second season in 2019. He saw action in 20 games last season mainly being used as a defensive replacement and pinch runner. This year he has his sights set on a starting position in the outfield.
Josh Mousseau SR | RHP Woonsocket, RI Height: 6'2" Weight: 210 Bats: Right Throws: Right Major: Criminal Justice
One of six seniors on the Wildcat roster in 2019, Josh is also one of only two seniors entering his 4th season with the team. He has been one of the Wildcats top relievers throughout his career and led the team in K/9 in 2018. He looks to make the jump to the starting rotation this season and become a weekend starter.. Josh will serve as one of the Wildcats captains this year. Prior to attending Johnson & Wales Josh went to Woonsocket High School.
G AB H 2B 3B HR R RBI K BB AVG 2018 20 14 4 1 0 0 4 1 1 2 .286
OBP .353
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Player Bios Meet the Wildcats 22 23 Dane Dellavalle FR | LHP Howell, NJ Height: 5'11" Weight: 175 Bats: Left Throws: Left Major: Culinary Nutrition
A first year student at Johnson & Wales, Dane is a left handed pitcher and will be vying for a spot in the Wildcats starting rotation this season. His low armslot and wipeout slider make him a nightmare for lefthanded hitters make Dane a great option to face lefties out of the bullpen if he is not a starter. Prior to coming to Johnson & Wales Dane attended Freehold Borough High School in Howell, New Jersey.
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Andrew Bumpus FR | OF, RHP Carver, MA Height: 6'0" Weight: 215 Bats: Right Throws: Right Major: Criminal Justice
Entering his first year with the Wildcats Andrew will look to make an impact as both a pitcher and outfielder in 2019. A native of Carver, MA he attended Carver High School where he was a two time South Shore League All-Star. Over his career he had a .330 career batting average and scored 48 runs. His senior season he batted .464 with 2 home runs, one of those home runs coming in a game in which he hit for the cycle.
Jake Hernandez SOPH | RHP Missouri City, TX Height: 6'3" Weight: 170 Bats: Right Throws: Right Major: Sports Management
Jake enters his second season with the Wildcats in 2019. After spending his first year as a two way player Jake will focus his talents on pitching this season. The lanky right hander will help solidify the Wildcat pitching staff with his ability to pitch in relief as well as start games. Growing up in Missouri City, Texas, Jake attended Ridge Point High School where he was an All District selection his senior year.
Francisco Diaz JR | 1B San Juan, PR Height: 6'3" Weight: 240 Bats: Switch Throws: Right Major: Biology
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Francisco is entering his second season with the Wildcats. After being used primarily as a pinch hitter in 2018 he will compete for a starting role at first base in 2019. The powerful switch hitters can do damage from both sides of the plate making him a likely candidate to get pinch hit at bats for the Wildcats when he is not in the starting lineup. Before coming to Johnson & Wales Francisco attended Wesleyan Academy in Guaynabo, Puerto Rico. He played both baseball and basketball in high school.
G AB H 2B 3B HR R RBI K BB AVG OBP 2018 11 13 2 0 0 1 1 4 5 2 .154 .267
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Meet the Wildcats 27 30 Vin Amalfitano JR | OF Massapequa, NY Height: 5'10" Weight: 180 Bats: Left Throws: Left Major: Business Administration
Returning to the Wildcats and coming off of a strong sophomore season, Vin will help the Wildcats in the outfield and looks to contribute at the top of the lineup in 2019. In 2018 he played in 36 games making 33 starts in the outfield. He batted .351 whilst scoring 29 runs and knocking in 22. He had 11 multi-hit games last season including a 5 for 5 performance against Anna Maria in the GNAC Playoffs. His strong offensive output earned him a spot on the Second Team All-GNAC. The Massapequa, New york native attended St. Anthony's High School where he was a 3 year starter on the baseball team. G AB
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Evan Nelson SR | OF, 1B Tiverton, RI Height: 5'9" Weight: 170 Bats: Right Throws: Right Major: Entrepreneurship
Joining the Wildcats for his first season in 2019, Evan had previously attended Framingham State University where he was a member of the baseball team in 2017. A hard worker and fierce competitor Nelly will compete for playing time in the outfield as well as first base while providing valuable leadership to the young Wildcats. A Rhode Island native, he attended Tiverton High School where he was a standout player in both baseball and football earning All-Conference Honors and Offensive MVP honors in 2015.
Kevin Duffy SOPH | C, 1B Levittown, NY Height: 6'1" Weight: 225 Bats: Right Throws: Right Major: Accounting
Kevin enters his second year with the Wildcats in 2019. As a freshman he saw action in 19 game getting 57 at bats. He had a strong offensive output in those limited at bats, hitting for a .404 average with 6 extra base hits including 2 home runs. His performance at the plate earned him GNAC Rookie of the Week honors on April 23rd. Kevin will help the Wildcats behind the plate and at the corner infield positions this spring. Before coming to Johnson & Wales Kevin was a two sport athlete at St. Dominic's high school in Levittown, New York.
G AB H 2B 3B HR R RBI K BB AVG OBP 2018 19 57 23 4 0 2 11 9 14 6 .404 .460
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Mike Oppenheimer SOPH | RHP Carolina, PR Height: 5'10" Weight: 180 Bats: Left Throws: Right Major: Cyber Security Mgmt.
Mike will be joining the Wildcats for his first season in 2019. Originally a middle infielder the lanky right hander has begun the transition to pitching where he will add depth to the Wildcats staff with his ability to pitch in several different roles. Mike grew up in Carolina, Puerto Rico before moving to Missouri to attend the Wentworth Military Academy & Junior College. As a senior he served as his teams captain and earned the Student-Athletes Presidents Award.
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Meet the Wildcats 35 34 Isaac Weinberg FR | RHP Glenville, IL Height: 5'10" Weight: 165 Bats: Right Throws: Right Major: Media & Communications
Isaac joins the team from Glenville, Illinois where he attended and played baseball for Glenbrook North High School. In his senior year his high school team won the Central Suburban League Championship. He was named Student-Athlete of the Month in July 2018 following his senior season. Isaac will pitch out of the Wildcats bullpen in 2019. The submariner will look to help the Wildcats get out of jams with his knack for inducing ground balls. While in High School Isaac also participated on the schools bowling team.
Matt Klarberg FR | RHP Wayne, NJ Height: 5'10" Weight: 160 Bats: Right Throws: Right Major: Finance
A freshman from Wayne, New Jersey, Matt joins the Wildcats in 2019 and looks to become an impact pitcher for the team. At Wayne Hille High School he was a Second Team All-County and Second Team All-League selection his senior year. Matt will compete for innings both as a starter and in relief for the WIldcats this year. In high school Matt was a State Champion Bowler.
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Retsyn Ootton SR | INF Pawtucket, RI Height: 6'2" Weight: 210 Bats: Right Throws: Right Major: Business Finance
The journeyman from Pawtucket, Rhode Island returns home for his senior year after stints at Dean College, and New England College. He will compete for innings at both corner infield positions as well as look to make an impact off the bench with his strong bat in games he doesn't start. Before college he attended Cordell High School in New Cordell, Oklahoma where he was a standout on the baseball field. He was named to the Perfect Game North Region Pre Season AllAmerican team in 2014. He went on to hit .525 that season with 6 home runs earning him All-State Honors in Oklahoma.
Jim Smiegocki SR| RHP West Armwell, NJ Height: 6'3" Weight: 225 Bats: Right Throws: Right Major: Engineering & Design
Jim returns for his senior campaign in 2019 a valuable member of the Wildcats pitching staff. He was second on the team in innings pitched and led the team, and the conference in strikeouts in 2018. He looks to closeout a great career with a strong year in 2019. Jim will serve as one of the teams captains. Prior to JWU, Jim was a standout pitcher at South Hunderton Regional High School. He was a 4 year letterman earning AllConference honors all 4 years, All-County honors twice, and All-State honors his senior year. G GS W
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Meet the Wildcats 38 40 Aidan Hagarty SR| OF, 1B Weed, CA Height: 6'3" Weight: 200 Bats: Left Throws: Left Major: International Business
Aidan returns for his second season with the Wildcats in 2019. He joined the team as a pitcher but made the switch to the outfield and had a strong season batting .279 in 122 at bats with 11 extra base hits. He will see time in the outfield for the Wildcats this season as well as in a DH role or at first base. Prior to coming to Johnson & Wales Aidan attended Cabrillo Community College in Santa Cruz, California where he was a member of the baseball team.
Charles DeMatteo FR | RHP Goshen, NY Height: 6'4" Weight: 215 Bats: Right Throws: Right Major: Culinary Arts
Charles begins his career with the Wildcats in 2019 and looks to make an impact on the mound right away. The tall right hander will battle for a spot in the Wildcats starting rotation with his powerful fastball and sharp breaking ball. Charles was a two way standout for three seasons at Goshen Central High School in Goshen, New York. Over those three years high he recorded 111 strikeouts in 82 innings pitched and led the team on offense as well playing a standout centerfield. He was awarded the Roy Baldwin award 3 straight years for his heart, hustle, and character at all times on the field. He captained his high school team his senior year.
G AB H 2B 3B HR R RBI K BB AVG OBP 2018 39 122 34 7 2 2 25 21 27 13 .279 .362
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2018 Results 42 Games 24-18 Overall FEBRUARY
9-5 in GNAC
26 vs York (PA) 27 vs York (PA)
MARCH
APRIL
01 02 03 04 11 11 24 25 28 29 30 31
vs John Jay vs Fredonia vs Lehman @ Mary Washington vs Mass Maritime vs Mass Maritime vs Rhode Island College @ Eastern Connecticut St. vs Salem St. @ Wentworth vs Babson vs Curry
05 @ Bridgewater St. 04 @ Anna Maria** 04 @ Anna Maria** 08 vs Albertus Magnus** 08 vs Albertus Magnus** 11 @ Rhode Island College 13 @ UMass Dartmouth 14 @ Suffolk** 14 @ Suffolk** 15 vs Lasell** 15 vs Lasell** 17 @ Wesleyan 18 vs WPI 20 vs Framingham St. 21 @ Rivier** 21 @ Rivier** 22 @ St. Joes (ME)** 22 @ St. Joes (ME)** 24 vs Salve Regina 26 @ Roger Williams 28 vs Norwich** 28 vs Norwich** ** Indicates GNAC Contest
vs Anna Maria
@ St. Joes (ME) vs Suffolk vs St. Joes (ME)
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13-5 at Home
8-9 on Road
3-4 at Neutral Site
Myrtle Beach, SC Myrtle Beach, SC
W, 11-0 L, 11-2
Myrtle Beach, SC Myrtle Beach, SC Myrtle Beach, SC Fredericksburg, VA Providence, RI Providence, RI Providence, RI Willamantic, CT Providence, RI Boston, MA Providence, RI Providence, RI
W, 8-3 L, 10-0 W, 14-2 L, 10-6 W, 5-0 W, 5-0 W, 17-6 W, 6-4 L, 11-3 W, 9-8 L, 10-6 W, 17-9
Bridgewater, MA Haverhill, MA Haverhill, MA Providence, RI Providence, RI Providence, RI Dartmouth, MA Boston, MA Boston, MA Providence, RI Providence, RI Middletown, CT Providence, RI Providence, RI Nashua, NH Nashua, NH Standish, ME Standish, ME Providence, RI Bristol, RI Providence, RI Providence, RI
W, 6-5 W, 9-2 W, 7-4 W, 7-5 W, 4-3 L, 5-4 L, 8-4 L, 5-0 L, 4-2 W, 4-0 L, 5-1 L, 17-6 W, 12-6 W, 13-3 W, 6-1 W, 4-2 L, 9-1 L, 3-2 L, 9-6 L, 4-2 W, 7-6 W, 15-2
GNAC Playoffs Providence, RI Standish, ME Standish, ME Standish, ME
W, 27-13 W, 9-5 L, 7-6 L, 3-2
2018 Stats
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2018 Action Shots
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Past Seasons
Year 1996 1997 1998 1999 2000 2001 2002 2003 2004 2005 2006 2007 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 2013 2014 2015 2016 2017 2018
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TOTAL
Overall
17-15 15-20 11-8-1 16-12 13-20 19-16-1 22-19 21-19-1 27-16-3 27-15 25-17 23-19 24-18 20-23 15-28 21-21-1 25-17 27-14 29-14 20-14 24-16 23-19 24-18 488-398-7
GNAC
4-4 6-2 4-4 11-5 10-6 10-6 12-4 15-1 10-4 11-3 9-5 11-3 8-5 8-6 11-3 13-3 13-3 9-5 10-4 7-7 8-6 9-5 209-94
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Team Records Single Season Offensive Records Batting Average
Runs
(Min. 50 AB)
.455 .439 .429 .426 .424 .422 .420 .418 .416
Eric Carsner '02 Josh Matthews '99 Alex Hurley '07 Tom Borgia '98 Eric Carsner '04 Tom Borgia '99 Alberto Gonzalez '98 Jonathan Melendez '10 Alex Hurley '06 Eric Carsner '03 Rick Sawyer '99
58 56 50 47 45 43 42
Hits 70 68 64 62 60 59 58 57
Alex Hurley '07 Jonathan Melendez '10 Alex Hurley '06 Alex Hurley '04 Eric Carsner '04 Brad Jackson '08 Alex Pezzuto '14 Brad Jackson '07 Brett Bodine '04 Zack Boyes '13 Dave Matthews '17
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Jonathan Melendez '10 Brett Bodine '03 Alex Hurley '07 Rick Desmarais '99 Mark Costello '02 Brad Jackson '08 Nick Alosco '10 Brett Bodine '04 & '05 Alex Hurley '05 Bill Reiss '05 Jonathan Melendez '08 Teddy Katz '10
52 47 44 43 42 41
Doubles 18 17 16 15 14
Home Runs 12 11
Alex Hurley '06 Alex Hurley '07 John MacKay '05 James Reyes '13 Rob Ballinger '17 Alex Hurley '04 Brad Jackson '08 Matt Newsome '08 Matt Bodine '04 Mark Deveaux '98
RBI's
Brad Jackson '08 Nick Alosco '11 Raimiel Rodriguez '18 Jonathan Melendez '10 Zack Boyes '13 Mike Hall '02 Alex Hurley '07 Nick Alosco '10 Brett Bodine '04 Alex Hurley '04 Jonathan Melendez '08
Stolen Bases 42 39 34 30 29 26 25 22 18 16
Matt Newsome '08* Matt Newsome '12 Alex Hurley '06 Alex Hurley '07 James Reyes '13 Waldis Garcia '09 Zack Boyes '13 James Reyes '12 Waldis Garcia '10 Zack Boyes '11
Alex Hurley '07 Mike Ziman '08 Brett Bodine '05 Jonathan Melendez '10 Brad Jackson '07 Zack Boyes '13 Brett Bodine '04 Nick Alosco '10 Rick Sawyer '99 Colby Greenhalgh '18
Triples 5 4
Nick Alosco '10 Colby Greenhalgh '18 Sheldon Kitts '04 Alex Hurley '04 & '05 Andrew Hunton '14 & '15 Raimiel Rodriguez '18
Walks 31 Rob Ballinger '18 30 Rob Ballinger '17 28 John MacKay '05 Alex Hurley '06 27 Bill Almon '01 Nick Alosco '09 26 John MacKay '04 25 Sheldon Kitts '04 Alex Hurley '05 Kory Ferrullo '13
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Team Records Single Season Pitching Records Wins 9 8 7
6
Keith Grant '18 Dan Gilbert '06 Dan Howard '04 Rob Whitten '05 Eric Hufnagel '07 Rob West '14 Dan Howard '03 Rob Whitten '03 & '04 Erik Hufnagel '07 Marc Sommerhalter '11 Shawn Haugh '12 Jake Merchessault '14 Keith Grant '16 Brandon Budlong '17
ERA
1.48 1.52 1.54 1.59 1.76 1.93 1.94 2.08 2.25 2.28
Innings Pitched 72.2 72.1 71.2 65.1 65 64.2
Erik Hufnagel '08 Rob Whitten '05 Dan Howard '03 Dan Howard '04 Nick Marine '10 Chris Husenica '02 Jake Merchessault '16 64 Rob Whitten '02 63.2 Gene Tarbox '02 62.1 Nick Marine '11
Dan Howard '04 Chris Husenica '01 Gene Tarbox '02 Brandon Budlong '17
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Dan Howard '05 Dan Howard '04 Aldo Morales '14 Shawn Haugh '14 Jake Merchessault '14 Erik Hufnagel '07 Rob West '14 James Smiegocki '17 John Amodeo '13 Jeff Stewart '04
Strikeouts 85 72 70 67 62 61 59 58
23 20 18 17 16 15
3 2
Jeff Stewart '06 Justin Talbot '06 Marc Sommerhalter '11 Jeff Stewart '04 Sal Savo '07 Josh Hodge '08 Chris DePalma '11 Marc Sommerhalter '09 Remy Cohen '11 Bobby Gilbert '07 Matt Yaeger '09 Brandon Budlong '16
Dan Howard '05 Erik Hufnagel '08 Rob Whitten '05 Jim Smiegocki '18 Rob Whitten '03 Dan Howard '04 Shawn Haugh '12 Erik Hufnagel '07 Steve Quattrochi '98 Ron Darby '98
Saves
Appearances
Complete Games 6 5
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Mark Costello '05 Jeff Stewart '06 Chris DePalma '12 Tim Ashworth '14 Bryan Quinlan '15 Mark Costello '04 Sal Savo '07 Chris DePalma '11 Mark Costello '03 Brandon Budlong '16
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Ken Scholl '00 Ross Wilmot '97 Ron Darby '98 Shawn Haugh '14
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Team Records Batting Average .431 .397 .394 .390 .381 .379 .368 .366 .365 .364
Career Offensive Records Runs
Eric Carsner Alberto Gonzalez Alex Hurley Mark Deveaux Dave Matthews Tom Borgia Alex Pezzuto Jan Giglio Zach Boyes Rick Sawyer
194 155 129 121 117 113 109 105 102 101
Hits 244 199 194 178 174 164 154
148 146
Alex Hurley John MacKay Alex Pezzuto Zach Boyes Brad Jackson Jonathan Melendez Brett Bodine Mark Costello Eric Carsner Nick Alosco Lou Umberto
Alex Hurley John MacKay Jonathan Melendez Brett Bodine Nick Alosco Mark Costello Zach Boyes Brad Jackson Rob Eccelston Jake Dickerson
RBI's 157 134 112 107 103 102 101 100 99 96
Home Runs 27 24 23 15 14 11
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Alex Hurley Jonathan Melendez Brett Bodine Nick Alosco Mike Ziman Eric Carsner Dan Howard Teddy Katz John MacKay Mark Costello Brad Jackson
Alex Hurley Jonathan Melendez Brett Bodine Brad Jackson Alex Pezzuto John MacKay Nick Alosco Mike Hall Mike Ziman Zach Boyes
Walks 93 89 85 64 62 61 59 54 52 51
Alex Hurley John MacKay Rob Ballinger Kory Ferullo Jonathan Melendez Alex Pezzuto Nick Alosco Teddy Katz Brett Bodine Joe Coppola Dan Howard
Stolen Bases 89 81 66 57 51 44 42 37 28 27
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Team Records Career Pitching Records Wins
22 19 18 17 16 13
Keith Grant Rob Whitten Jake Merchessault Shawn Haugh Jeff Jordan Erik Hufnagel Victor Silva Lane Compton Nick Marine Jason Minassian Aldo Morales Ross Wilmot
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ERA 1.94 2.40 2.55 2.70 2.89 3.05 3.41 3.46 3.48 3.52
Innings Pitched 248.1 233.2 211.0 196.2 195.1 178.1 169.2 168.0 161.2 159.1
Erik Hufnagel '08 Rob Whitten Jake Merchessault Shawn Haugh Nick Marine Jeff Jordan Ken Scholl Aldo Morales Lane Compton Mike Wood
Rob West Brandon Budlong Jake Merchessault Shawn Haugh Dan Howard Tim Ashworth Erik Hufnagel Greg Byron John Amadeo Ross Wilmot
261 227 210 165 155 154 152 137 135 129
66 59 46 44
Jeff Stewart Marc Sommerhalter Mark Costello Bobby Gilbert Josh Hodge Jeff Jordan Nick Marine Mike Wood Rob Whalen Justin Talbot
43 42 41 40
17 12 10 9 8 7
Dan Howard Chris Husenica Rob Whitten Shawn Haugh Jake Merchessault Jason Minassian Aldo Morales Ken Scholl John Amadeo Mike Hall
Dan Howard Rob Whitten Shawn Haugh Jake Merchessault Erik Hufnagel Jason Minassian Jeff Jordan Lane Compton Ken Scholl John Amodeo
Saves
Appearances
Complete Games
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Honors & Awards ABCA/Rawlings All-Americans First Team
Second Team
Third Team
Alex Hurley '07
D3Baseball.com All-Americans First Team
Second Team
Third Team
Alex Hurley '07
ABCA/Rawlings All-New England First Team
Alex Hurley '07 Jonathan Melendez '10
Second Team
Eric Carsner '04 Zach Boyes '13
Third Team
Eric Carsner '03 Alex Hurley '04 Dan Howard '04 Matt Bodine '05 Dan Howard '05 Brad Jackson '08 Alex Pezzuto '13 Dave Matthews '17 Colby Greenhalgh '18
D3Baseball.com All-Region First Team
Second Team
Jake Merchessault '14
Third Team
Alex Pezzuto '13 Alex Pezzuto '14
NEIBA All-New England First Team
Dan Howard '05 Alex Hurley '06 Jonathan Melendez '10
Second Team
Eric Carsner '04 Zach Boyes '13
Third Team
Eric Carsner '03 Alex Hurley '04 Dan Howard '04 Alex Pezzuto '13 Alex Pezzuto '14 Jake Merchessault Third Team '14 DaveEric Matthews Carsner'17 Colby Alex Greenhalgh Hurley '18 JWU Baseball 2019 | 39
Honors & Awards GNAC First Team
Mark Deveaux '97 Rob Eccleston '97 Steve Quattrochi '97 Tom Borgia '98 Dave DeSanty '98 Mark Deveaux '98 Rob Eccleston '98 Jan Michael Giglio '98 Steve Quattrochi '98 Tom Borgia '99 Alberto Gonzalez '99 Alberto Gonzalez '99 Josh Matthews '99 Rick Sawyer '99 Alberto Gonzalez '00 Chris Husenica '01 John Muszkewycz '01 Mark Costello '02 John MacKay '02 Eric Carsner '03 Mark Costello '03 John MacKay '03 Eric Carsner '04 Dan Howard '04 Alex Hurley '04 Sheldon Kitts '04 Brett Bodine '05 Mark Costello '05 Alex Hurley '05 Dan Howard '05 John Fidalgo '06 Alex Hurley '06 Alex Hurley '07 Brad Jackson '07 Brad Jackson '08 Matt Newsome '08 Nick Alosco '10 Jonathan Melendez '10 Nick Alosco '11 Zach Boyes '11 40 | JWU Baseball 2019
Pete Rosa '11 Joe Coppola '12 Matt Newsome '12 Alex Pezzuto '12 Marc Sommerhalter '12 Zack Boyes '13 Alex Pezzuto '13 Pete Rosa '13 Jake Marchesseault '14 Alex Pezzuto '14 Jake Marchesseault '15 Jake Marchesseault '15 Dave Matthews '17 Colby Greenhalgh '18 Raimiel Rodriguez '18 Edison Mercardo '18 Keith Grant '18
Brian Olofson '12 James Reyes '12 John Amodeo '13 Kory Ferullo '13 James Reyes '13 Aldo Morales '14 Carlos Sanabria '14 Ryan Cabral '15 Andrw Hunton '15 Carlos Sanabria '15 Dave Matthews '16 Rob Ballinger '17 Brandon Budlong '17 Edison Mercado '17 Lou Umberto '17 Vinny Amalfitano '18 Rob Ballinger '18
Second Team
Third Team
Tom Borgia '97 Dave DeSanty '97 Rick Sawyer '97 Ross Wilmot '97 Ron Darby '98 Jan Michael Giglio '99 Ken Scholl '00 Mike Hall '01 Eric Carsner '02 Brett Bodine '03 Dan Howard '03 Brett Bodine '04 John MacKay '05 Mike MacKay '06 Jonathan Melendez '06 Dan Gilbert '06 Erik Hufnagel '07 Mike Manley '07 Erik Hufnagel '08 Jonathan Melendez '08 Nick Alosco '09 Waldis Garcia '10
Jeff Jordan '09 Frank Nadjavestky '09 Bryan Sayers '09 Zach Boyes '10 Teddy Katz '10 Teddy Katz '11 Matt Yaeger '11 Shawn Haugh '12 Jack Hocking '12 Jake Dickerson '13 Shawn Haugh '13 Kory Ferullo '14 Shawn Haugh '14 Rob West '14 Lou Umberto '15 Rob Ballinger '16 Ryan Cabral '16 Lou Umberto '16 Ivan Reyes '17
Gold Glove Team Lou Umberto '15 Carlos Sanabria '15 Lane Compton '15 Rob Ballinger '16 Lane Compton '16 Jordan Pilarski '16 Rob Ballinger '17 Ryan Cabral '17 Lane Compton '17 Ivan Reyes '17 Lou Umberto '17
Player of the Year Eric Carsner '04 Alex Hurley '06 Alex Hurley '07 Kyle Pezzuto '14
Pitcher of the Year Dan Howard '04 Dan Howard '05 Jake Merchessault '14
Rookie of the Year John MacKay '02 Alex Hurley '04 Jake Merchessault '13 Joe Maracic '17
Coach of the Year Dave Morris '98 John LaRose '11 John LaRose '13
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Hall of Fame ROB ECCLESTON - Inducted May 13th 2002 Truly one of the great baseball players in the first five years of the GNAC history, Rob Eccleston was leadership and determination personified. A diminutive 5’7 native of New Bedford, MA, fashioned a history of firsts on the diamond for JWU. First to play over 100 career games, first to reach 100 hits, and score over 100 runs in an NCAA career at JWU, “Ecc” was also one of the leaders of an 1998 team that captured the institutions first GNAC baseball crown In the first year of conference play (96) Eccleston was named all-league at 2nd base. In 1997, after hitting .356 with 42 hits, he was named to the All GNAC first team. One year later he won his second all league first team award, after hitting .346 with with 46 hits. A brilliant fielder, Eccleston made all but 18 plays in his last 320 chances at 2nd base over the last two years of his career.
ROSS WILMOT - Inducted May 13th 2002 Versatility, excellence, and class marked the academic and athletic careers of Ross Wilmot. A three time member of the GNAC’s all-academic team, he was also an all league selection in both baseball and soccer. A three-sport standout at Glassboro (New Jersey) High, Wilmot’s impact was immediate at JWU. Wilmot hit .323 and knocked in 25 runs while pitching his was to an All GNAC first team. A conference second team in baseball in 1997, also was a part of the GNAC champions in 1998 on the mound pitching and at shortstop.
MARK DEVEAUX - Inducted May 12th 2003 The most prolific scorer in the history of Johnson & Wales University ice hockey, Canadian Mark Deveaux was also one of the universities most accomplished baseball players. Playing for JWU for three seasons, he was named All GNAC first team in 1997 and the 1998 championship season. An outstanding defensive outfielder, Deveaux hit .395 in 1997 and was also an all tournament selection.
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Hall of Fame TOM BORGIA - Inducted May 10th 2004 When baseball games were on the line there wasn’t a better person to have in the lineup than Tom Borgia. The 1st baseman from Maple Shade, NJ, was a consistent clutch performer on four of JWU’s early teams. Named to the All GNAC first team in 1998 & 1999, he was an all league second pick in 1997 and an all tournament selection for three straight years. Borgia’s career fielding percentage was a gaudy .990. He made only 8 errors in 780 chances during his entire career. Hitting .426 in 1998 with a slugging percentage of .657, he was also named the MVP in the 1998 tournament, in which the Wildcats won the GNAC title. With over 100 hits in his career, Borgia was a .379 hitter.
ERIC CARSNER - Inducted May 8th, 2009 Among the most feared hitters in the Great Northeast Athletic Conference, first baseman Eric Carsner was a three-time all-league selection, and was the GNAC’s Player of the Year in 2004. Selected to the NCAA Division III All-New England team in 2003 and 2004, the native of Luna Pier, Michigan set the Johnson & Wales record for batting average in a single season with a .455 mark in 2002. Two years later, he set the school’s career record for batting average at .431, and his 148 career hits ranked him fifth in JWU history. He finished his outstanding Wildcat career ranked seventh in runs batted in (93), and fifth in home runs (11). Equally adept defensively, Carsner led the Wildcats in fielding percentage in his last two seasons. He was the offensive leader on a team that won the ECAC championship in 2004. In 2005, he became the first Wildcat to sign a professional baseball contract, signing to play with the Dohrem Wild Farmers of the European Baseball League.
DAN HOWARD-Inducted October 1, 2011 With an uncanny ability to pound the strike zone or to come through with the big hit, Coventry, Rhode Island’s Dan Howard was a multi-talented part of the Johnson & Wales baseball team. He graduated as the alltime leader in most pitching categories, including victories (22); career earned run average (2.89), innings pitched (248), complete games (17), and appearances (38). Howard was named the Great Northeast Athletic Conference Pitcher of the Year in 2004 and 2005, when his ERA in both seasons ranked among the top 13 in the nation. Named All-New England in 2005, Howard struck out 261 and walked only 39 in his four seasons. A dependable outfielder, his clutch home run in the last inning of the championship game gave JWU a share of the 2005 ECAC title.
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Hall of Fame ALEX HURLEY- Inducted October 18, 2014 Hurley, who hails from East Hartford, Conn., was a American Baseball Coaches Association All-American in 2007, and is arguably the best all around player in the history of the Wildcat Program. He was a four-time All-Great Northeast Athletic Conference selection and was twice named an All-New England performer. The GNAC Player of the Year in 2007, he also earned Rookie of the Year honors in 2004. He completely rewrote the JWU record books and is still the all-time leader at both JWU and in the GNAC in hits, runs, RBI, stolen bases, home runs, assists and total bases.
BRAD JACKSON- Inducted October 22, 2016 After his JWU playing career was done in 2008, Jackson became the first and only Wildcat to sign a professional baseball contract. He spent three years playing for teams in New York, New Jersey and Quebec. As a junior and senior, Jackson was a First-Team All-GNAC and All-New England selection. Ranked in the JWU top 10 in a number of offensive categories, head coach John LaRose noted Jackson may be the best defensive player in school history.
John Mackay- Inducted 2018 From the first day he stepped on the diamond, John MacKay was a starter for the Johnson & Wales University baseball team. In his first season, he hit .360 to be named GNAC Rookie of the Year. MacKay would earn a pair of First-Team All-GNAC honors as well as a second-team selection. A native of Pawtucket, RI, he's among the JWU career leaders in 10 categories, including hits and runs where he ranks second. His senior year, MacKay was honored with the department's Ron Bachman Award for Academics, Athletics and Leadership.
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Baseball Facilities Scott's Miracle Gro Athletic Complex
Completed in 2014 and located on the Harborside Campus, the Scotts Miracle Gro Athletic Complex has 3 varsity fields and is home to the Johnson & Wales baseball, softball, field hockey, lacrosse, and soccer teams. The baseball field, one of the finest in the region, is fully lit and features a natural grass playing surface. The dimensions are 331 feet to left field, 400 feet to center field, and 326 feet to right field. Other ammenities include 2 batting cages, press box, and bleacher seating for up to 400 fans.
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Baseball Facilities Affectionaly referred to as "The Rink," Johnson & Wales main practice facility is located on the Harborside Campus just a short walk from the baseball field. The facility features 2 permanent batting cages, 10,000 square feet of open practice space, drop down netting for soft toss and tee work, as well as locker rooms for JWU's athletic teams. During the winter months the baseball team makes use of this facility as well as the multi-purpose turf athletic field located just outside. Players have ID access to this facility allowing them to make use of it at any time.
In addition to the Rink the Wildcats make use of Delaney Gymnasium in the Wildcat Center also located on the Harborside Campus. Delaney Gymnasium features 5,000 square feet of open practice space with a multipurpose floor surface allowing the Wildcats to do defensive work as well as use this area for bullpen work with pitchers.
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Wildcat Outreach The Wildcats are committed to giving back to the community and supporting causes which are important members of our team and their families. The Wildcats have two awareness games scheduled for this season. The first will be a "pink-out" game for Breast Cancer awareness against Suffolk on April 13th. The Wildcats will don special Pink shirts for this game and will collect donations to be made towards breast cancer reasearch. The second game will be the ALS awareness game against Roger Williams University on April 22nd. ALS has become known as baseball's disease after claiming the lives of one of its greatest stars, Lou Gehrig. In more recent years it has found itself back in the spotlight when Boston College baseball player Pete Frates was diagnosed with the incurable disease. Frate's would go on to inspire the ALS Ice-Bucket challenge leading to millions of dollars of funding for ALS in the following years. The Wildcats and Hawks will wear special ALS sweatbands and collect donations for further ALS research during this game. First year Charles DeMatteo inspired the teams support for the Tomorrow Fund which provides daily Financial and Emotional Support to children with cancer and their families treated at Hasbro Children’s Hospital in Providence, RI. He created a stat-athon fundraising campaing in which donors will support the Tomorrow Fund based on how many runs scored the Wildcats offense has or how many strikeouts their pitchers record this season. The final cause the Wildcats will be supporting this season is Fibrodysplasia Ossificans Progressiva research. Inspired by a family member of Junior Joe Maracic, the Wildcats will wear special bracelets for FOP this year and will conduct further fundraising efforts this season. Finally the Wildcats gave back in the community this past fall by donating their time and efforts at the Ronald McDonald house of Providence assisting with their annual Holiday Party. Giving back is a very important to the Wildcats and we will continue to look for ways to give back and impact the community and our world. JWU Baseball 2019 | 53
Farewell, Skip For nearly two decades there was a consistent guiding hand at the helm of the Johnson & Wales University baseball program. Following the 2018 season, John LaRose announced his retirement as the Wildcats’ skipper. Beyond the wins and losses, coach LaRose built a program that was one of the model teams not only in the GNAC, but the entire New England region. In his final season, the Wildcats posted their eighth-straight 20-win season and they won 20 or more games in 15 of the last 16 years under LaRose. After serving as an assistant, LaRose took over the head coaching duties in 2000 and within two years produced the first 20-win season in school history. LaRose finished his coaching career with a 429-341-6 record. Under LaRose’s direction, the Wildcats have won a pair of GNAC regular season championships and he was named GNAC Coach of the Year in 2011 and 2013.
As expected, JWU players have earned numerous accolades during LaRose’s tenure. In 2007, future JWU Hall of Famer, Alex Hurley became the first player to earn All-America honors. One year, later Brad Jackson, who was inducted into the JWU Hall of Fame in October of 2016, became the first Wildcat to sign a professional baseball contract. In the fall of 2018, John Mackay became the latest LaRose protege inducted into the JWU Hall of Fame. The baseball team’s nine inductees are the most of any Wildcat program. At the conference level, LaRose’s players have earned 97 All-GNAC awards with four Players of the Year, three Pitchers of the Year and four Rookies of the Year. In addition, he has coached nine All-New England selections.
Dating back to his prep days, John LaRose is Rhode Island baseball through and through. An All-State selection at Shea High School in Pawtucket, he went on to play at Providence College where he earned Academic All-Big East honors. He got his first coaching job at North Smithfield High school before going on to be the pitching coach at the University of Rhode Island before taking a job as an assistant coach/ admissions representative at JWU. While all the wins and honors will live on in the record books, what can’t be measured is the impact coach LaRose had on hundreds of student-athletes over the years. He taught them how to play baseball the right way, but also gave his players the tools they needed to be successful in life after JWU. That will be John LaRose’s biggest legacy.
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Good Luck to Nick Lloyd and the Wildcats in 2019! -The Lloyd Family Charles, we are so proud of you! We can't wait to watch you compete with the Wildcats this year!
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Have a great season, JWU Baseball!
Good luck pitching, Isaac!! - Aaron Weinberg JWU Baseball 2019 | 59
"I can do all things through Christ who strengthens me" - Phillipians 4:13 Love,
Dan, Juanita, Daniel, Elvis, Estela, Scarlett, George, Maria, & Veronica
Will, Congratulations on the great strides you have made!
Good Luck Tim! From Classical High School Baseball
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Keep it going! - Connie
"There may be people who have more talent than you, but there's NO EXCUSE for anyone to work harder than you" - Derek Jeter
GO WILDCATS! GOOD LUCK FOR 2019!! - Smiegocki Family JWU Baseball 2019 | 61
Goodluck 2019 Wildcat Baseball Team!
-The Nelson Family
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Vin, We love you so much and can't wait for the season to start! We are so proud of you! Love, Grandma & Grandpa JWU Baseball 2019 | 63
Good luck this year, from the Mousseau Family in Texas! - Grandpa & Vivian
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Good luck Will and the entire JWU baseball Team!! Have a great season!!
-The Fritz Family
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Vin, We are so proud of you and love you! Keep up the good work!
Love, Dad, Jean, & Thomas
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Good Luck to Mike and the Wildcats in 2019!
The Oppenheimer Family
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Good Luck Will and the entire JWU Baseball Team!! Have a great season!!
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Good Luck from the Sapias on a succesfull 2019 season! Go Wildcats!!
Thank you to all of our 2019 Season Boosters Blase Dellavalle & Francesca Neill Robert & Lucille Dane Lois & Tim Woodward Pam & Joe Guischard Lisa Klatt Ricky Bourdeau Sr. Roger Bourdeau Lucille Bourdeau Gladys Boisvert Al & Judi Parman The Oppenheimer Family Edgewood Market Pizza & Deli Anthony's Italian Deli Michael Rosenberg
Blade & Soul Barbershop College Hill Barbershop Geoff's Sandwich Shop Louie & Cindy Senerchia The Duffy Family Daniel Hernandez The Herndanez Family Dave & Danielle Matthews Ron & Lydia Pfaffenberger J.D. Enterprises Robbie's Propane & Gas INC. The DeMatteo Family The Weinberg Family
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Good Luck Bryan Bessler and the JWU Baseball Team!
- Nana & Papa