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BLUECLAWS 2019 BlueClaws Fans, Welcome back to another exciting season of BlueClaws Baseball here at FirstEnergy Park! This promises to be another special summer for the BlueClaws, the Township of Lakewood, the Jersey Shore, the Phillies organization, and you, our great fans. My name is Art Matin, managing partner of Shore Town Baseball. As you may know, Shore Town Baseball acquired operating interest of the BlueClaws late in the 2017 season and this year is our second full season as partners. From the minute we came on board, the entire community has been overwhelming in their support, and we are just as excited today as we continue to build the BlueClaws as we were when we started this process. Our pledge remains the same - to keep the BlueClaws as the Shore’s leader in affordable, family entertainment. Last year, we opened a brand-new Mini Golf Course down the right field line, the Toyota World of Lakewood Home Run Pavilion in centerfield, a new Biergarten down the left field line, as well as upgrading the HVAC system on the Luxury Suite level. This year, we have made substantial improvements to our Picnic Areas. These improvements include enhanced seating, both in quality and view, upgraded menus, and other fan amenities. Further, the BlueClaws are thrilled to participate in Minor League Baseball’s Copa de la Diversion program this year as we bring the Medusas de Lakewood to life. We will be celebrating the best in Hispanic culture and heritage across four games this summer with special food items, live music, and more. We have additional information included in this program or at BlueClaws.com/Copa. I would like to thank our tremendous Corporate Partners, without whom we would not be able to do all we can for you, the fans. Our Corporate Partners have been incredibly supportive over the entirety of the BlueClaws and we are honored to have built such relationships. Additionally, we thank business leaders around the Shore and our municipal and state leaders including senator Robert Singer and Lakewood Mayor Ray Coles. We would also like to thank our partners with the Phillies, and wish them the best this season. Finally, we’d like to thank you, our great fans. The two decades of support you have shown the BlueClaws is something we are honored to have received and something we will continue to strive to earn moving into the future.
PLAY BALL!
Art Matin PROUD AFFILIATE
Managing Partner, Shore Town Baseball
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meet your 2019
* The BlueClaws Roster is constantly changing, and this roster was a projection as of our print deadline.
Alec Bohm
Ben Brown
Tyler Carr
Carlos De La Cruz
Colton Eastman
Ethan Evanko
Luis Garcia
Abrahan Gutierrez
Jonathan Guzman
Jake Holmes
Matt Kroon
Ethan Lindow
Oscar Marcelino
Rafael Marchan
Malvin Matos
Tyler McKay
Jhordany Mezquita
Francisco Morales
Ben Pelletier
Dominic Pipkin
Victor Santos
Cole Stobbe
Yerwin Trejo
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2019 COACHING STAFF
MIKE MICUCCI
MANAGER
Born: Westwood, NJ… Resides: Frisco, TX… Former catcher. Joins the Phillies organization for the 2019 season after spending the last three years on the Seattle Mariners player development staff as coordinator of organization instruction (2018) and minor league field coordinator (2016-17). Worked four years for the Los Angeles Angels as minor league field coordinator (2013-15) and double-A manager (2012) after six years with the Texas Rangers as minor league fielding coordinator (2010-11) and manager for Frisco (AA, 2009), Clinton (A, 2007-08) and Spokane (A, 2006). Led Clinton to the playoffs in both of his seasons there, including capturing the West Division first-half championship. Also was selected as manager of the West Division team in the 2008 Midwest League All-Star Game and was named the Best Managerial Prospect in the league by Baseball America following that season. Spent five years as a coach in the Chicago Cubs minor league system with Daytona (A, 2005 & 2000) and Lansing (A, 2001-04) after being selected by the organization in the 51st round of the 1994 draft and playing six years (1994-99) in their system.
Born: Miami, FL… Resides: Hialeah Gardens, FL… Former outfielder. Joined the Phillies player development staff last season as a coach for Williamsport (A) in his first professional coaching role after playing in 14 minor league games for the Phillies in 2017. Overall, played parts of 12 minor league seasons for the Chicago White Sox (2006-11; 14-15), Atlanta Braves (2012-13), Pittsburgh Pirates (2012) and Phillies (2016-17). Also played part of the 2017 season in Mexico for Quintana Roo. A three-time minor league All-Star, he finished his playing career with a .277 batting average, 231 doubles, 107 home runs, 567 walks and a .371 on-base percentage. Was originally selected MATT HOCKENBERRY CHRISTIAN MARRERO by the White Sox in the 22nd round of the June PITCHING COACH HITTING COACH 2005 draft out of Broward College.
Born: Dillsburg, PA… Resides: Philadelphia, PA… Former pitcher. Is in his second season as a coach at the professional level – and first with Lakewood (A) – after a four-year playing career. Spent last season with Gulf Coast League Phillies-West (R). Was selected by the Phillies in the ninth round of the 2014 draft out of Temple University and went 12-5 with 28 saves and a 3.38 ERA in 131 professional games, all in relief. Pitched as high as the double-A level.
Born: Alexander City, AL… Resides: Montgomery, AL… Former outfielder. The 2019 season is his first with the Phillies after spending the last four years on Pittsburgh’s player development staff with West Virginia (2015-16) and Bradenton (2017-18). Was originally selected by the Dodgers in the 11th round of the 2005 draft and played professionally for 10 years, which included the independent leagues and the Mexican League. Received his bachelor’s degree in interdisciplinary studies from Troy UniverADAM GODWIN sity last year. KRIS TERRAIN
Born: Pensacola, FL… Resides: Orlando, FL… Joined the Phillies in 2017 as athletic trainer for Williamsport (A) before moving to Lakewood (A) last season. Was Boston’s minor league assistant athletic trainer in 2016 after spending six years (2010-15) as an athletic trainer with the United States Ski and Snowboard Association. Attained his master’s degree in health science from the University of St. Augustine last year and his bachelor’s degree in athletic training from the University of South Florida in 2010. Is also a certified strength and conditioning specialist.
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Born: Voorhees, NJ… Resides: Mt. Laurel, NJ… Joined the Phillies player development staff prior to the 2018 season. Earned his bachelor’s degree in sport and exercise science from DeSales University.
BRUCE PEDITTO
STRENGTH & CONDITIONING COACH
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YOUR 2019
FRONT OFFICE STAFF Ownership Art Martin, Managing Partner, Shore Town Baseball
Executives Joe Ricciutti, President & General Manager Kevin Fenstermacher, Asst. General Manager Bob McLane, Sr. VP of Ticket Sales Jim McNamara, VP of Ticket Sales Jim DeAngelis, VP of Community Relations
Accounting & Finance Don Rodgers, VP of Finance Annette Clark, Accounting Manager
Corporate Partnerships Rob Vota, Sr. Director of Corporate Partnerships Zack Nicol, Director of Partnership Services Anthony Arena, Corporate Sales Manager Mike Kasel, Corporate Sales Manager Arielle Roth, Partnership Services Coordinator Evan Sirota, Sponsorship Assistant
Marketing & Communications Jamie Stone, Director of Marketing & Promotions Greg Giombarrese, Director of Communications Lindsay Cometz, Director of Production Jessica Szewczyk, Creative Services Assistant Gianni Lobikis, Creative Services Assistant
Merchandise Ben Cecil, Director of Merchandise
Ticket Sales Rob McGillick, Director of Season Tickets Craig Ebinger, Senior Sales Executive Juwan Jackson, Business to Business Executive Michael Troy, Business to Business Executive Joel Podos, Ticket Membership Manager Elias Riginos, Ticket Membership Manager David McKurth, Group Sales Executive Brian O’Shaughnessy, Group Sales Executive Garrett Herr, Ticket Operations Manager Tyler Odle, Ticket Operations Coordinator Zachary Andrews, Ticketing Assistant Ryan Mead, Box Office Assistant Frank Mercuri, Box Office Assistant Adam Polsky, Box Office Assistant
Stadium Operations Steve Woloshin, Events & Operations Manager Kevin McNellis, Events & Operations Manager Greg Witt, Operations Manager Mike Morvay, Head Groundskeeper
Food & Beverage Brian Genis, Director of Food & Beverage Kathryn Raso, Director of Concessions Dan Jacko, Hospitality Manager Romell Kelly, Chef Kent Partoll, Executive Chef
Office Administration JoAnne Bell, Front Office Manager
BlueClaws Baseball Academy Joe Agnello, Director of BlueClaws Baseball Academy
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new and improved PICNIC AREAS The next wave of BlueClaws ballpark enhancements comes in the form of brand-new,revamped Investors Bank Picnic Areas will be available for BlueClaws fans throughout the season. Included with the new picnic area is an extensive redesign that will incorporate comfortable mesh swivel seats, tables and food service. The area also comes with better views of the game for fans, and new food and beverage menus as well. The new picnic area on the third base side is perfect for business and networking opportunities. Meanwhile, the picnic area that is located on the first base side of the stadium, near Mini Golf and Shore Town Soft Serve, is ideal for family outings and other parties. The picnic re-design comes one year after the BlueClaws opened a brand-new Mini Golf Course in right field, the Toyota World of Lakewood Home Run Pavilion in centerfield, and the Biergarten down the line in left field.
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BlueClaws Notebook Bohm, Sweet Bohm
Alec Bohm, the third overall pick in the 2018 draft, launched a home run on April 14th at Delmarva. The 6-5 Omaha, Nebraska native who went to Wichita State, crushed a ball down the left field line at Perdue Stadium, which hung inside the foul pole for Bohm’s first professional home run. After a 1-13 start to the season, Bohm settled in nicely anchoring the second-spot in the BlueClaws lineup. “The 1-13 didn’t affect me at all. I hit the ball hard and wasn’t having much luck. I started to get some hits, including some soft hits and things started to go a bit better from a luck standpoint and the swing has been better,” he said. Bohm also drew seven walks in his first 50 BlueClaws plate appearances and walked more than he struck out in his junior year in Wichita. “It’s developed,” Bohm said of his plate patience. “Early on in my college career I was super-aggressive, but each year I’ve gotten more selective and looked for something I want to hit instead of just swinging.” Bohm is the 11th first-round pick to play for the BlueClaws, and only 2017 BlueClaw Mickey Moniak, the first overall pick in 2016, was taken higher than Bohm.
Bouncing Around
Alec Bohm
When he arrived in Clearwater for Spring Training, Cole Stobbe had with him two third base gloves. Shortly after he arrived in Lakewood with the rest of his teammates, he had already added three more to his collection – a first baseman’s glove, a glove for second base, and an outfielder’s glove. Coming into 2019, Stobbe had only played third base and shortstop since being drafted by the Phillies in 2016. However, in a five-day period over the season’s second week, the 21 year old played his first professional games at second base, first base, and in left field. “It’s been smooth,” Stobbe said. “Working with [manager] Mike [Micucci] and [coach] Adam [Godwin], they get their point across on what you’re supposed to do on a day to day basis. They prepare us for the game.” Learning the outfield has been different for Stobbe, a life-long infielder. “The only time you get to work at game speed is when you power shag during BP,” he said. “That’s one of the main things that they have been preaching and I’ve tried to get some live reps every day.”
Hatter vs. Hatter
On April 15th in West Virginia, it was Hatter against Hatter – Stetson Hatter against Stetson Hatter that is. BlueClaws starter Jack Perkins, an 11th round pick last year, squared off against his college teammate Logan Gilbert, the Mariners’ first-round pick last year. Perkins struck out seven over four scoreless innings while Gilbert gave up one run in five innings, striking out eight. A third Hatter, West Virginia’s Benjamin Onyshko, was the winning pitcher as the Power topped the BlueClaws in the 11th. Why the Hatters? John B. Stetson was chairman of DeLand Academy when the school was re-named in his honor. Their athletic teams were given the nickname “Hatters” in 1901 in honor of their chairman, maker of Stetson hats.
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