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New Jersey Jackals (5-4) vs. ROCKLAND BOULDERS (5-5) Monday, June 6, 2011 • 7:05 p.m. Yogi Berra Stadium • Little Falls, N.J. LHP James Leverton (1-1) vs. RHP Bobby Blevins (1-0) Game #10 • Home Game #6 (4-1)
2011JACKALS JACKALS A GLANCE AT AT A GLANCE Overall Record....................................... 5-4 1st Half.................................................. 5-4 2nd Half................................................. 0-0 At Home................................................ 4-1 On the Road.......................................... 1-3 Day........................................................ 2-2 Night...................................................... 3-2 Streak............................................... Won 2 Last 5 games.......................................... 4-1 Last 10 games....................................... N/A vs. LH starters........................................ 1-1 vs. RH starters....................................... 4-3 Extra Innings.......................................... 0-0 One-Run Contests................................. 2-3 May....................................................... 2-3 June....................................................... 3-1 July........................................................ 0-0 August................................................... 0-0 September............................................. 0-0 White Jersey.......................................... 2-0 Gray Jersey............................................ 0-0 Red Jersey............................................. 2-1 Black Jersey........................................... 1-3 Special Jersey........................................ 0-0 Leading after 7...................................... 3-0 Tied after 7............................................ 0-0 Trailing after 7....................................... 2-4 Leading after 8...................................... 5-0 Tied after 8............................................ 0-0 Trailing after 8....................................... 0-4 When Scoring in First Inning................. 2-0 Opponent Scores in First Inning............ 3-3 Scoring First........................................... 2-1 Opponent Scores First........................... 3-3 When Homering.................................... 4-3 When Playing Error-Free....................... 1-2 When Starter Goes 7.0+ Innings........... 1-0 All-Time Franchise Record............. 627-552
YESTERDAY’S CONTEST: The Jackals took a 2-1 lead in their four-game series against the Boulders on Sunday afternoon, pounding out 18 hits en route to their largest victory of the season, 13-1. In the win, Jackals’ starter Isaac Pavlik struck out 10 batters without yielding a walk and allowed just one run on four hits over seven innings. Offensively, Argenis Reyes went 4-for-5 while Leonard Davis and Myron Leslie each added four hits. The Jackals bullpen continued its dominance over Rockland as Bobby Gagg and backup infielder Dan Betteridge each fired an inning of scoreless relief. In the series, New Jersey relievers have allowed just two runs on seven hits in 15 innings. THE MAN ON THE MOUND: The Jackals send 25year-old southpaw James Leverton to the mound tonight for his third start of the season. Leverton, an eighth round pick by the Cubs in 2008 out of Texas Tech, has posted a 1-1 record with a 2.38 ERA so far this season. In 2010, the native Texan went 10-1 with a 2.75 ERA as a reliever at three levels in the Cubs’ organization, advancing as high as Double-A. WHAT A RELIEF: On Monday, Jeff Gogal was named the Pointstreak Can-Am League Pitcher of the Week. A former standout at Montclair State, the 28-yearold southpaw hurled 3 2/3 hitless shutout innings and notched two saves while striking out six batters in three contests during the week ending June 5. CALL IT A COMEBACK: The Jackals showed a flair for the dramatic over the first two games of their current series against Rockland, battling back from deficits of 10-0 and 7-0 on Friday and Saturday nights, respectively. In Friday’s series opener, New Jersey trailed 10-0 in the third inning before eventually falling by an 11-10 score. On Saturday, the Jackals spotted the Boulders a 7-0 advantage before scoring eight unanswered runs to steal an 8-7 victory. HOME IS WHERE THE BATS ARE: In five games since returning home, the Jackals have raised their team batting average 68 points from .248 to .316. The Jackals are batting .366 in those five home games and are averaging 9.6 runs per game at home. Through five openings, New Jersey also leads the Can-Am League in average attendance at 2,378.
off the Palisades Parkway in Pomona, N.Y., on June 16 against the Brockton Rox. JACKAL BITES: Five of New Jersey’s first nine games have been decided by one run... After turning in his second four-hit game of the season yesterday, Argenis Reyes leads the Can-Am League in batting with a .444 clip. Two other Jackals appear in the top 10 including Mike Jones (3rd at .424) and Nick Giarraputo (10th at .371)... Giarraputo is the only Jackal to hit safely in each of the team’s first nine games... Jones is tied for second in the circuit in both home runs (3) and RBIs (11)... Myron Leslie and Jeremy Slayden are both tied for second in the league with five doubles... The Jackals have allowed a first-inning run in six of their first nine contests.
JACKALS vs. BOULDERS 2011.................................................................. 2-1 The Rockland Boulders join the Can-Am League for their inaugural season in 2011.
FOLLOW THE JACKALS You can listen to every pitch of the 2011 Jackals season live online at jackals.com through a partnership with Stretch Internet. For home games, the live webcast will also be broadcast in-stadium on 88.1 FM. Cody Chrusciel returns for his fourth season as the Jackals play-by-play announcer for all home and road contests. Matt Sutor will join the broadcast for home games. Broadcasts begin ten minutes prior to first pitch. WEBSITE: jackals.com BROADCAST: jackals.com LIVE STATS: canamleague.com TWITTER: twitter.com/jackalsbaseball FACEBOOK: facebook.com/jackalsbaseball BLOG: newjerseyjackals.wordpress.com
READY TO ROCK: The Boulders are scheduled to play their first 16 games on the road before they open Provident Bank Park, their new home venue located
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UPCOMING SCHEDULE AND PROBABLE STARTERS Date Tuesday, June 7 Wednesday, June 8 Thursday, June 9 Friday, June 10 Saturday, June 11
Opponent @ Newark @ Newark vs Newark vs Worcester vs Worcester
NEW JERSEY Starter TBA RHP Chris Vasami (0-1, 15.00 ERA) RHP Phil Bartleski (0-0, 6.75) LHP Isaac Pavlik (2-0, 2.79 ERA) LHP James Leverton (today’s starter)
Opponent Starter RHP Jacob Wild (1-1, 2.46 ERA) RHP Aaron Kalb (1st start) RHP Eric Eden (2-0, 2.13 ERA) TBA TBA
Time 5:35 p.m. 11:00 a.m. 7:05 p.m 7:05 p.m. 6:35 p.m.
NEW JERSEY’S LAST CONTEST JACKALS PROVIDE PAVLIK PLENTY OF SUPPORT IN 13-1 DRUBBING OF ROCKLAND Sunday, June 5 Recap
Little Falls, N.J. – The Jackals spotted their starting pitcher, Isaac Pavlik, an early nine-run lead and the southpaw struck out 10 batters without allowing a walk as New Jersey defeated the Rockland Boulders, 13-1, on Sunday afternoon at Yogi Berra Stadium. After New Jersey starters had allowed 16 runs in five innings over the past two nights, Pavlik took the mound on Sunday and allowed just one run on four hits over seven innings. In three starts, Pavlik has struck out 27 batters and walked just two. New Jersey opened the scoring with seven runs in the first inning. A bases-loaded sacrifice fly off the bat of catcher Myron Leslie made it 1-0. Two batters later, right fielder Jeremy Slayden ripped a two-run double to help New Jersey open up a 3-0 advantage. An RBI single by first baseman Kris Sanchez extended the Jackals’ lead to 4-0 before New Jersey re-loaded the bases and shortstop Mike DeJesus cleared them with a three-run double to make it 7-0. In the bottom of the second, designated hitter Mike Jones launched his team-leading third home run of the season, a two-run shot to right field following a Leslie single, to give New Jersey a 9-0 lead. Rockland broke through in the fourth inning when an RBI double by catcher Todd Jennings made it 9-1, but the Boulders managed just one hit the rest of the game. The Jackals put the game further out of reach with four runs in the bottom of the eighth inning. With newlysigned reliever Justin Ottman in the game for Rockland, New Jersey strung together five straight hits to begin the frame. An RBI double by left fielder Leonard Davis and an RBI single by pinch hitter Chris Anderson made it 11-1 before the Jackals plated the game’s final two runs on an a Jones single and a Nick Giarraputo double. The Jackals bullpen continued to dominate Rockland as Bobby Gagg tossed a scoreless eighth inning and New Jersey infielder Dan Betteridge retired the heart of the Boulders’ lineup in order in the ninth in just his second career pitching appearance. Over the first three games of the series, the Jackals’ bullpen has allowed just two runs in 15 innings. Offensively for New Jersey, second baseman Argenis Reyes picked up his second four-hit game of the season, going 4-for-5 with a double and two runs scored, while Jones and Davis each collected three hits. Jackal Bites: With the win, New Jersey improves to 5-4 while Rockland falls to 5-5… With his ninth-inning RBI double, Jackals third baseman Nick Giarraputo extended his hitting streak to nine games to begin the season… The first five hitters in the Jackals lineup went a combined 13-for-21 with nine runs scored… New Jersey pitchers turned in five one-two-three innings… The Boulders are now winless in five games when facing a left-handed starting pitcher… The 12-run win represented New Jersey’s largest margin of victory since they defeated the Sussex Skyhawks 15-2 on August 4, 2010.
Rockland J.Lomack 2B R.Mollica 3B N.Hutchins DH D.Smith PR S.Smith CF T.Giles RF T.Jennings C B.Hunt SS J.Fitzpatrick 1B E.Flynn LF Rockland New Jersey
AB 3 4 2 2 4 4 4 3 3 3
R 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 7 2 0
H BI 0 0 1 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 2 1 0 0 0 0 0 0
YTD AVG .256 .316 .293 .185 .184 .341 .270 .258 .250 .222
1 0 0 0 0 0
New Jersey C.White CF A.Reyes 0,2B L.Davis LF M.Leslie C C.Anderson PH M.Jones DH J.Slayden RF N.Giarraputo 3B K.Sanchez 1B M.DeJesus SS 0 0 0 - 1 4 0 4 0 - 13 18
AB 4 5 5 3 1 4 5 4 5 4
R 2 2 2 1 1 2 1 1 1 0
H BI 2 0 4 0 3 1 1 1 1 1 3 3 1 2 1 1 1 1 1 3
YTD AVG .250 .444 .263 .353 .250 .424 .313 .371 .097 .364
0 1
2B--T.Jennings (3), A.Reyes (2), L.Davis (3), J.Slayden (5), N.Giarraputo (5), M.DeJesus (1). HR--M.Jones (3). HP--M.Jones (2), N.Giarraputo (4). SF--M.Leslie (2). E--A.Reyes (3). LOB--Rockland 5, New Jersey 7. YTD IP H R ER BB SO HR ERA Rockland C.Hodges (L,1-1) 6.0 12 9 9 1 5 1 6.43 J.Ottman 2.0 6 4 4 0 0 0 18.00 New Jersey I.Pavlik (W,2-0) B.Gagg D.Betteridge T--2:16.
A--2167
7.0 1.0 1.0
4 0 0
1 0 0
1 0 0
0 1 0
10 0 1
0 0 0
2.79 5.79 0.00
UPCOMING MILESTONES: Leonard Davis’ next home run will be the 100th of his career... Manager Joe Calfapietra is nine wins shy of 400 regular-season victories with New Jersey. A RIVALRY BEGINS: Last week, the Jackals took two of three games in their first-ever series against the Newark Bears. The Bears won Sunday’s opener in Newark, but the Jackals took the final two games on Tuesday and Wednesday when the series shifted to Little Falls. MOVIN’ ON UP: Last Sunday, former Worcester Tornadoes’ hurler Tom Cochran earned his first call to the major leagues with the Cincinnati Reds. The 27-year-old, who went 13-3 for the Jackals’ Can-Am League-rival Tornadoes in 2008, was 5-1 in eight starts for Triple-A Louisville prior to his promotion. WELCOME BACK RAMON: Former Jackals infielder Ramon Nivar has joined the Jackals coaching staff. Nivar, a veteran of 10 professional seasons, was in spring training with the Newark Bears this past May before announcing his retirement. The 31-year-old spent parts of three seasons (2003-05) in the majors with the Orioles and Rangers and played 23 games for New Jersey in 2008. OPENING ACT: After their 8-4 win at Pittsfield on Thursday, May 26, New Jersey is 11-3 (.786) alltime on opening day. The Jackals have now won their season opener nine times in the past 10 seasons, with the lone loss during that span coming last year. The Jackals also won their fourth straight home opener on May 31 when they downed Newark 7-6. FLYING EAST: When the Augusta, N.J.-based Sussex Skyhawks announced they would not be operating in 2011 this past winter, several former Skyhawks made their way to the New Jersey Jackals. Ed Ott, who managed the Skyhawks in 2010, returned to the Jackals, where he served as a coach from 2007-09. Players migrating from Augusta to Little Falls include reliever Jared Locke, and infielders Kris Sanchez and Nick Giarraputo. The Skyhawks were owned by Floyd Hall Enterprises, which also owns the Jackals. FAMILIAR FACES: Seven players from the Jackals 2010 team are on the 2011 opening day roster, including pitchers Isaac Pavlik, A.J. Wideman, Mike Pontius, and Chris Vasami, and infielders Argenis Reyes, Dan Betteridge, and Mike DeJesus. BETTER LATE THAN NEVER: The Jackals added a pair of potential impact players late in spring training. Outfielder Leonard Davis, who hit 20 home runs between Double-A Harrisburg and Triple-A Syracuse last season, signed on May 20. Myron Leslie, a 2009 Can-Am League All-Star with the Jackals, re-signed on May 24 after spending the past year in the Yankees’ organization. FORMER JACKALS IN SPRING TRAINING: In addition to Oakland A’s reliever Craig Breslow (with New Jersey in 2004), who is currently in his sixth major league season, several former Jackals appeared in major league spring training games. 6-foot-7 righthander Stuart Pomeranz (2009) posted a 3.86 ERA in three relief appearances for the Los Angeles Dodgers. Southpaw Raul Valdes (2006) appeared in seven games (one start) for the St. Louis Cardinals. First baseman John Lindsey (2005-06) went 1-for-4 for the Dodgers. Righty Jon Hunton (2007) made one relief appearances for the A’s.
TODAY’S PROBABLE NEW JERSEY STARTER
LHP JAMES LEVERTON
#10
Height: 6’2” Weight: 210 Age: 25 Bats: Right Throws: Left Status: LS-2 College: Texas Tech University ERA 2.38
W-L 1-1
G GS CG SHO SV 2 2 0 0 0
IP 11.1
H 12
Born: 5/13/1986 in Garland, Texas Resides: Flower Mound, Texas Experience: fourth season (first with Jackals) Drafted: 2008, eighth round (Chicago Cubs) R ER BB IBB SO HR 2B 3B 5 3 4 0 4 2 0 0
NOTES: Was drafted by the Chicago Cubs in the eighth round in 2008 following his junior season at Texas Tech... 35 of his first 41 career games were as a starter, but all 49 appearances in 2010 came in relief... Attended high school in Rockwall, Texas. 2010 w/ Peoria Chiefs, Daytona Cubs, and Tennessee Smokies: Combined to go 10-1 with a 2.75 ERA in 49 relief appearances at three levels in the Cubs system... Began the season in extended spring training and joined Peoria on April 17... With Peoria, recorded either a win or a save in each of his first seven games to begin the season... Was a Single-A Midwest League Mid-Season All-Star with Peoria... Was promoted to Advanced-A Daytona on June 15... Was promoted to Double-A Tennessee in late-August. 2009 w/ Daytona Cubs: Started 25 games... Finished fourth in the Advanced-A Florida State League with 61 walks and third with 14 home runs allowed. College Career: Played three seasons at Texas Tech University (2006-08) prior to being drafted by the Cubs following his junior season... Was primarily a position player as a freshman and sophomore before shifting to the mound for his junior season... As a freshman in 2006, played 56 games and hit .285 with five home runs and 35 RBIs while starting 48 contests (26 at first base, 22 in the outfield)... As a sophomore in 2007, hit .290 with three home runs and 25 RBIs as the Red Raiders starting first baseman en route to being named an Honorable Mention All-Big 12 selection while making four relief appearances and allowing seven runs in 3.1 innings on the mound... As a junior in 2008, recorded only 27 at-bats but made 31 relief appearances, going 2-3 with a 3.86 ERA and allowing just 27 hits in 32.2 innings.
OAVG WP HB BK .273 0 1 0
vs Right: .259 (7-for-27) vs Left: .313 (5-for-17)
NJ 2011 STARTING PITCHER BREAKDOWN Quality Pitcher Starts Starts W-L James Leverton 2 1 1-1 Isaac Pavlik 3 2 2-0 Chris Vasami 2 0 0-1 A.J. Wideman 2 0 0-1 TEAM TOTALS 9 3(33%) 3-3
Team IP Record (Avg) 1-1 11.1(5.2) 3-0 19.1(6.1) 0-2 6.0(3.0) 1-1 9.0(4.2) 5-4 45.2(5.0)
Run Support 12(6.0) 28(9.3) 13(6.5) 11(5.5) 64(7.1)
NOTE: A quality start is defined as a game in which the pitcher completes at least six innings and permits no more than three earned runs.
PITCHING COMPARISON STARTERS RELIEVERS
W-L 3-3 2-1
ERA 5.91 3.90
IP 45.2 32.1
H 64 29
R 33 14
ER 30 14
SEE MEDIA GUIDE FOR COMPLETE BIO
LEVERTON’S CAREER STATS YR 08 09 10
CLUB LG Class W-L PCT ERA G GS CG SHO GF SV IP H AB TBF R ER HR SH SF HB BB IB SO WP BK AVG AGAINST Boise NWST A 1-3 .250 4.61 15 10 0 0 0 0 54.2 50 200 238 30 28 1 5 2 4 27 2 38 3 0 .250 Daytona FSL A 9-11 .450 4.35 26 25 0 0 0 0 122.0 115 455 528 71 59 14 3 4 5 61 3 75 6 1 .253 Peoria MID A 5-1 .833 2.60 19 0 0 0 15 4 27.2 23 101 115 11 8 1 0 9 0 25 1 0 .228 Daytona FSL A 4-0 1.000 2.80 26 0 0 0 12 5 35.1 36 139 154 12 11 3 1 11 3 28 2 0 .259 West Tenn SOU AA 1-0 1.000 3.18 4 0 0 0 1 0 5.2 5 20 23 2 2 0 0 3 0 4 1 0 .250 ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------MINOR LEAGUE TOTALS 20 .571 90 0 28 245.1 915 126 19 111 170 1 15 3.96 35 0 9 229 1085 108 10 8 13 .250
LEVERTON’S 2011 GAME-BY-GAME DATE OPPONENT RES DEC IP R Jun 1 Newark W 10-5 W 5.1 2 May 27 @Pittsfield L 2-5 L 6.0 3
ER H SV BB SO BF OPP. STARTER SCORE WHEN LEFT ERA NOTES 1 4 0 2 2 23 Estrada leading 6-2 2.38 Allowed just one hit over the first 3.1 innings 2 8 0 2 2 26 Qualben trailing 3-2 3.00 First start since September 3, 2009 (89 pitches)
STARTINGLINEUP LINEUP BY STARTING BY BATTING BATTINGORDER ORDER Player
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
Chris Anderson
8
9
3
Dan Betteridge Leonard Davis
1
8
Mike DeJesus
9
Nick Giarraputo
1
Mike Jones
1
Myron Leslie Argenis Reyes
1 1
8
Individual Offense
MOST RUNS, GAME............................................................................ 3 (Nick Giarraputo - 6/4 vs Rockland) MOST HITS, GAME.................................................................................... 5 (Mike DeJesus - 6/1 vs Newark) MOST DOUBLES, GAME...................................................................... 2 (Nick Giarraputo - 6/3 vs Rockland) MOST TRIPLES, GAME................................................................... 1 (Argenis Reyes 2x, last 6/1 vs Newark) MOST HOME RUNS, GAME.................................................................................................1 (several times) MOST RBIs, GAME...............................................................................................................3 (several times) MOST WALKS, GAME...........................................................................................................2 (several times) MOST STRIKEOUTS, GAME..................................................................................................3 (several times) MOST STOLEN BASES, GAME...............................................................................................1 (several times) LONGEST HITTING STREAK.............................................. 9 (Nick Giarraputo - 5/26 @ Pittsfield to present)
Individual Pitching
8
Kris Sanchez
1
Jeremy Slayden Chris White
8
8
JACKALS HIGHS AND LOWS
5 3
MOST RUNS ALLOWED, GAME................................................................ 9 (Chris Vasami - 6/3 vs Rockland) MOST EARNED RUNS ALLOWED, GAME.................................................. 9 (Chris Vasami - 6/3 vs Rockland) MOST HITS ALLOWED, GAME................................................................ 10 (Chris Vasami - 6/3 vs Rockland) MOST STRIKEOUTS, GAME............................................................ 10 (Isaac Pavlik, 2x last 6/5 vs Rockland) MOST WALKS, GAME...........................................................................................................2 (several times) MOST HOME RUNS ALLOWED, GAME..................................................... 2 (Chris Vasami - 6/3 vs Rockland) MOST INNINGS PITCHED, GAME............................................................ 7.0 (Isaac Pavlik - 6/5 vs Rockland) FEWEST HITS ALLOWED, GAME (Starter, min 5 IP)................................ 3 (Chris Vasami - 5/28 @ Pittsfield)
2 1
4
8
TEAM OFFENSE
MOST RUNS, GAME...................................................................................................... 13 (6/5 vs Rockland) MOST RUNS, INNING....................................................................................7 (6/5 vs Rockland - 1st Inning) MOST HITS, GAME...........................................................................................................18 (6/1 vs Newark) FEWEST HITS, GAME......................................................................................................7 (5/27 @ Pittsfield) MOST DOUBLES, GAME.................................................................................................. 5 (6/5 vs Rockland) MOST TRIPLES, GAME.........................................................................................................1 (several times) MOST HOME RUNS, GAME.............................................................................................3 (5/31 vs Newark) MOST HOME RUNS, INNING....................................................................................................................... 1 MOST CONSECUTIVE GAMES WITH A HOME RUN........................ 6 (5/26 @ Pittsfield thru 6/1 vs Newark) MOST EXTRA-BASE HITS, GAME......................................................................... 6 (2x, last 6/5 vs Rockland) MOST STOLEN BASES, GAME...............................................................................................1 (several times) MOST STRIKEOUTS, GAME........................................................................................... 14 (6/3 vs Rockland) MOST WALKS, GAME...................................................................................................... 8 (6/3 vs Rockland) MOST HIT BATTERS, GAME............................................................................................. 2 (6/5 vs Rockland) MOST LEFT ON BASE, GAME...........................................................................................13 (6/1 vs Newark)
Team Pitching
STARTINGLINEUP LINEUP BY STARTING BYPOSITION POSITION Player Chris Anderson
C
1B
2B
3B
SS
LF
CF
8
1
RF DH
3
Dan Betteridge Leonard Davis Mike DeJesus
9
Nick Giarraputo Myron Leslie
1
Jeremy Slayden Chris White
8
6
3
Argenis Reyes Kris Sanchez
Team Miscellaneous
9
Mike Jones
MOST RUNS ALLOWED, GAME..................................................................................... 11 (6/3 vs Rockland) MOST RUNS ALLOWED, INNING...................................................................6 (6/3 vs Rockland - 1st inning) MOST HITS ALLOWED, GAME....................................................................................... 16 (6/3 vs Rockland) FEWEST HITS ALLOWED, GAME...................................................................................... 4 (6/5 vs Rockland) MOST STRIKEOUTS, GAME..........................................................................................12 (5/26 @ Pittsfield) MOST WALKS, GAME...................................................................................................... 5 (6/3 vs Rockland) MOST HOME RUNS ALLOWED, GAME.................................................................................2 (several times) MOST EXTRA-BASE HITS ALLOWED, GAME.................................................................... 6 (6/3 vs Rockland) MOST WILD PITCHES, GAME.......................................................................................... 2 (6/3 vs Rockland) MOST HIT BATTERS, GAME..................................................................................................1 (several times)
9 8 1
6 8
1
MOST ERRORS, GAME...................................................................................................4 (5/27 @ Pittsfield) LONGEST WINNING STREAK............................................................ 2 (5/31 vs Newark thru 6/1 vs Newark) LONGEST LOSING STREAK............................................................3 (5/27 @ Pittsfield thru 5/29 @ Newark) LARGEST MARGIN OF VICTORY................................................................... 12 (6/5 vs Rockland - 13-1 win) LARGEST MARGIN OF DEFEAT....................................................................... 3 (5/27 @ Pittsfield - 5-3 loss) LARGEST DEFICIT OVERCOME TO WIN........................................................................... 7 (6/4 vs Rockland) LONGEST GAME, INNINGS.......................................................................................................................N/A LONGEST GAME TIME............................................................................................... 3:32 (6/3 vs Rockland) LONGEST GAME TIME, 7 INNING CONTEST.............................................................................................N/A SHORTEST GAME TIME, 9 INNING CONTEST............................................................. 2:16 (6/5 vs Rockland) SHORTEST GAME TIME, 7 INNING CONTEST...........................................................................................N/A LARGEST HOME CROWD......................................................................................... 3,334 (6/4 vs Rockland) LARGEST ROAD CROWD ........................................................................................1,223 (5/26 @ Pittsfield)
JACKALS INJURY REPORT PLAYER INJURY DL/IL DATE ON DATE OFF GAMES NONE SEASON TOTALS 0
* = retroactive date
ERRORS BY POSITION CENTER FIELD
LEFT FIELD Player None
Player None
E
Player Giarraputo
E
Player None
E 2
Player Reyes
DATE NONE
E
Player Leverton
DATE 5/28
GAME-WINNER (SCORED)
INN. SCORE OPP.
BATTER Johnny Welch
GAME-WINNER solo home run
INN. SCORE OPP. 9th 4-3 PIT
JACKALS MULTI-HR GAMES DATE NONE
Player Sanchez
BATTER
OPP.
PITCHER(S)
JACKALS GRAND SLAMS
FIRST BASE E 1
BATTER
LAST AT-BAT WINS - OPPONENTS
E 3
PITCHER E 2
LAST AT-BAT WINS - JACKALS
RIGHT FIELD
SECOND BASE
SHORTSTOP Player DeJesus
THIRD BASE
JACKALS SIGNIFICANT EVENTS
E 1
DATE NONE
BATTERS
OPP.
PITCHER
JACKALS 1st INNING LEAD-OFF HOME RUNS DATE NONE
BATTER
OPP.
NO. DATE NONE
OPP.
SCORE
HITS
PITCHER(S)
JACKALS PICKOFFS
CATCHER
DATE 5/27 5/29 6/1
E 3
PITCHER CATCHER James Leverton A.J. Wideman James Leverton
RUNNER Angel Molina (Pittsfield) Brandon Watson (Newark) Tim Raines Jr. (Newark)
JACKALS EJECTIONS DATE NONE
PB 0 0 0
CS 1 2 3
MULTI-HIT GAMES Anderson Davis DeJesus Giarraputo Jones Leslie Reyes Slayden White
2 1 2 - 2 2 3 1 3 4
3 - 1 - 1 2 1 - - -
4 - - - - - - 2 - -
5 Tot. - 1 - 3 1 1 - 3 - 4 - 4 - 3 - 3 - 4
SB 6 5 11
ATT 7 7 14
OF ASSISTS Myron Leslie
1
CS% 14% 29% 21%
ERRORS 3 0 3
MULTI-RBI GAMES Davis DeJesus Jones Leslie Reyes Slayden White
PLAYER/COACH
UMPIRE (INNING) NOTE
CAN-AM LEAGUE AWARD WINNERS
THE CATCHERS BOX CATCHER Chris Anderson Myron Leslie TOTALS
PITCHER
SHUTOUTS BY JACKALS PITCHERS
Player Anderson
INNING
2 - 2 3 1 1 1 1
3 1 1 1 - 1 - -
4 - - - - - - -
5 Tot. - 1 - 3 - 4 - 1 - 2 - 1 - 1
PLAYER OF THE WEEK NONE
PITCHER OF THE WEEK NONE
JACKALS ALUMNI IN AFFILIATED BASEBALL (statistics current through June 2) W/ NJ
LEVEL
ORG.
G
AVG.
HR
RBIs
Chris Garcia
Player
2009
A
Rome Braves
ATL
25
.333
4
18
Contract purchased from Shreveport-Bossier on 10/11/10
John Lindsey
2005-06
AAA
Albuquerque Isotopes
LAD
33
.238
2
18
Missed time with a calf injury earlier this season
Timo Perez
2009
AAA
Toledo Mud Hens
DET
47
.303
4
24
Signed with the Tigers in January.
Shawn Riggans
2010
AA
Huntsville Stars
MIL
7
.167
0
0
Currently on the DL. Hasn’t played since April 21.
Pitcher
TEAM
W/ NJ
LEVEL
ORG.
G
GS
W-L
ERA
Craig Breslow
2004
MLB
Oakland Athletics
TEAM
OAK
25
0
0-2
3.65
Stuart Pomeranz
2009
AA
Chattanooga Lookouts
LAD
Raul Valdes
2006
AAA
Memphis Redbirds
STL
14
7
3-2
5.82
NOTES
NOTES Ranked 2nd in AL games in ‘09 and ‘10 Currently on the DL. Has not pitched this season. Hasn’t allowed a run in 7 games since moving to bullpen (5/16)
RECENT JACKALS TRANSACTIONS DATE 5/29 5/27 5/26 5/24 5/22 5/21 5/20 5/18 5/12 5/9
PLAYER A.J. Wideman (LHP) Charlie Gordon (RHP) Angel Flores (C) Myron Leslie (INF/C) A.J. Wideman (LHP) Stephen Clyne (RHP) Ryan Royster (OF) Lance McClain (LHP) Myron Leslie (INF) Ryan Lobban (LHP) Leonard Davis (OF) Lance McClain (LHP) Juan Portes (OF) Travis Jones (2B) Jeremy Slayden (OF) Jabe Bergeron (1B) Kevin Clark (OF)
TRANSACTION Activated from inactive list Released Released Signed Placed on inactive list Placed on inactive list Traded to Brockton Rox for a player to be named later Released Added to spring training roster Traded to Newark Bears for a player to be named later Signed Placed on inactive list Placed on inactive list Released Signed Released Released
JACKALS 2011 vs. OPPONENTS Brockton.............................................. 0-0 Newark................................................ 2-1 New York............................................. 0-0 Pittsfield.............................................. 1-2 Quebec................................................ 0-0 Rockland.............................................. 2-1 Worcester............................................ 0-0
JACKALS ALL-TIME vs. OPPONENTS Brockton............................... 63-53 (2002) Newark..................................... 2-1 (2011) New York.................................. 0-0 (2011) Pittsfield................................. 7-16 (2010) Quebec................................. 72-92 (1999) Rockland................................... 2-1 (2011) Worcester............................. 45-45 (2005)
TODAY IN BASEBALL HISTORY June 6 1941 - The Giants use plastic batting helmets for the first time against the Pirates but lose a doubleheader to the Bucs 5-4 and 4-3. In the nightcap, Pittsburgh pitcher Rip Sewell sets an N.L. record by totaling 11 assists. 1983 - The Twins select pitcher Tim Belcher with the first pick in the annual June free-agent draft, but Belcher will reject their $125,000 signing bonus offer and pitch for Team USA in the Pan American Games instead. Belcher will be the first person selected in the January 1984 draft. The Reds take Kurt Stillwell with the second pick. Roger Clemens is taken with 19th pick.
JACKALS MANAGER JOE CALFAPIETRA • • • • • • • • • • • •
Last name is pronounced cal-fuh-pee-A-tra In his ninth season with New Jersey, is the longest-tenured manager in the Can-Am League. 12th season overall as a professional manager (2000 and 2001 w/ Allentown, 2002 w/ Gary). Only two current independent managers have been at their team’s helm longer than Calfapietra: Doug Simunic (entering his 16th season with Fargo-Moorhead RedHawks of the American Association) and Sparky Lyle (entering his 14th season with the Somerset Patriots of the Atlantic League). Enters 2011 14 wins shy of 400 w/ NJ. No other Jackals skipper has won more than 129 (Kash Beauchamp) Three-time Manager of the Year (2002 w/ Gary, 2004 and 2010 w/ New Jersey). Played at Eastern College in Saint Davids, PA. Was a two-time Division III All-American selection at 1B. Has spent time coaching at Eastern College, St. Joseph’s University, and Villanova University. Was inducted into the Gary SouthShore Railcats Hall of Fame in 2009. Spent three years on the staff of Jackals coach Ed Ott when Ott was the manager in Allentown. Resides in Collegeville, Pa. Managerial records entering 2011: with New Jersey (386-352), career (506-497)
1990 - For the second time this season, Cecil Fielder belts three home runs in a game, as Detroit beats the Indians 6-4. Fielder becomes the fourth A.L. player to have two three-homer games in a season.
BULLPEN BRIEFS PITCHER RELIEF APP. LAST OPP. RES DEC IP R ER H SV BB SO BF Philip Bartleski 4 Jun 3 Rockland L 10-11 - 3.0 1 1 2 0 2 4 15 Dan Betteridge 1 Jun 5 Rockland W 13-1 - 1.0 0 0 0 0 0 1 3 Stephen Clyne Steve Fox 5 Jun 4 Rockland W 8-7 - 1.0 0 0 0 0 1 2 4 Bobby Gagg 4 Jun 5 Rockland W 13-1 - 1.0 0 0 0 0 1 0 4 Jeff Gogal 4 Jun 4 Rockland W 8-7 W 2.0 0 0 0 0 1 3 7 Jared Locke 5 Jun 3 Rockland L 10-11 - 1.0 0 0 2 0 0 2 5 Mike Pontius 3 Jun 4 Rockland W 8-7 - 2.0 0 0 1 0 1 1 8 2011 BULLPEN TOTALS
FIRST BATTER RETIRED/FACED 3/4 1/1
INHERITED/ SCORED 5/1 N/A
SAVES/ OPP. N/A N/A
LONGEST OUTING 3.0 (6/3 vs Rockland) 1.0 (6/5 vs Rockland)
3/5 2/4 3/4 3/5 3/3 18/26
2/0 N/A 1/0 4/3 N/A 12/4
N/A N/A 2/2 N/A N/A 2/2
1.0 (5/28 @ Pittsfield) 2.0 (6/3 vs Rockland) 1.1 (6/1 vs Newark) 1.0 (several times) 2.0 (6/3 vs Rockland)
5
BOBBY GAGG
RHP
R/R
6’0”/215
24 Years Old
2nd Season (1st w/ Jackals)
16
JARED LOCKE
LHP
R/L
6’6”/240
26 Years Old
6th Season (1st w/ Jackals)
21
STEVE FOX
RHP
R/R
6’6”/215
25 Years Old
3rd Season (1st w/ Jackals)
26
STEPHEN CLYNE
RHP
R/R
6’2”/205
26 Years Old
5th Season (1st w/ Jackals)
30
MIKE PONTIUS
RHP
R/R
6’2”/235
23 Years Old
5th Season (2nd w/ Jackals)
31
JEFF GOGAL
RHP
R/L
6’2”/195
28 Years Old
7th Season (1st w/ Jackals)
40
PHILIP BARTLESKI
RHP
R/R
6’7”/230
28 Years Old
5th Season (1st w/ Jackals)
Born: 12/29/1986 in Hamburg, N.J. College: Coastal Carolina University Career High K: 3 (several times) Resides: Hamburg, N.J. Drafted: not drafted Career High BB: 1 (several times) 2009 w/ GCL Mets, Kingsport Mets, and Brooklyn Cyclones: 16 games (0 starts), 2-1, 1.50 ERA, 24 IP, 20 hits, 6 BB, 24 K, .227 opp. avg. CAREER NOTES: Did not play professionally in 2010 after being released by the New York Mets in April 2010... Signed with the Mets as a non-drafted free agent in 2009… In 2009, went 2-1 with a 1.50 ERA in 16 games w/ the GCL Mets, Kingsport, and Brooklyn... As a sophomore at Coastal Carolina in 2007, was a Second Team All-America selection by Collegiate Baseball and was named the Big South Pitcher of the Year... At Wallkill Valley High School, went 12-1 with a 0.84 earned-run average his senior year while helping Wallkill to a Group II New Jersey State Championship... Father, Robert, was a 13th round draft pick by the New York Yankees in 1974 as a pitcher and infielder. Born: 8/14/1984 in Spartanburg, S.C. College: Newberry College Career High K: 6 (8/1/06 w/ AZL Rangers vs. AZL Royals) Resides: Inman, S.C. Drafted: not drafted Career High BB: 4 (2x, last 8/5/10 w/ Sussex vs. New Jersey) 2010 w/ Sussex Skyhawks: 49 games (0 starts), 6-8, 3.93 ERA, 52.2 IP, 51 hits, 24 BB, 50 K, .250 opp. avg. CAREER NOTES: In 2010, set a Can-Am League record with 49 appearances (seven more than any other league hurler), eclipsing the previous mark of 48 set by Andy Weimer of the New Haven County Cutters in 2007... Held left-handed hitters to a .198 batting average compared to .333 against righties in ‘10... With the bases loaded, allowed just one hit in seven at-bats (a .143 average) in ‘10... Originally signed as a non-drafted free agent by the Texas Rangers in 2006… Spent parts of three seasons w/ Frontier League’s Traverse City Beach Bums (2007-09) after being released by Rangers in June 2007. Born: 11/10/1985 in Washington Township, N.J. College: N/A Career High K: N/A Resides: Washington Township, N.J. Drafted: not drafted Career High BB: N/A 2010 w/ Lowell Spinners, Greenville Drive, and Salem Red Sox: 18 games (0 starts), 4-2, 5.25 ERA, 48.0 IP, 47 hits, 17 BB, 47 K, .241 opp. avg. CAREER NOTES: Spent the majority of the 2010 season with the Lowell Spinners, where he went 4-2 with a 4.96 ERA in 16 games... Spent 2009 with the Sussex Skyhawks, where he posted a 3.98 ERA in 19 relief appearances, including 42 strikeouts in 40.2 innings... After the 2009 season, was named the ninth-best independent league prospect by Baseball America and had his contract purchased by the Red Sox that October... Is a former standout at Bergen Catholic High School in nearby Oradell, N.J. Born: 09/22/1984 in Fort Lauderdale, Fla. College: Clemson University Career High K: 4 (8/10/08 w/ Brooklyn vs. Batavia) Resides: Madisonville, La. Drafted: 2007, 3rd round (New York Mets) Career High BB: 4 (5/24/09 w/ Binghamton vs. New Britain) 2010 w/ St. Lucie Mets: 10 games (0 starts), 1-1, 3.86 ERA, 14 IP, 16 hits, 9 BB, 11 K, .291 opp. avg. 2011 NOTES: Began the 2011 season on the inactive list. CAREER NOTES: Spent first four professional seasons in Mets minor league system before being released in July 2010 after allowing 31 baserunners in 14 innings for Advanced-A St. Lucie... Reached as high as Double-A Binghamton in 2009... Has never started a game at the professional level (117 relief appearances entering 2011)... In his career, has allowed just five home runs in 164.1 innings (roughly one every 32 innings)... Grew up in Parkland, Fla... Spent five seasons at Clemson University, where he helped lead the Tigers to the 2006 College World Series as a junior... Underwent “Tommy John” surgery after redshirting as a freshman in 2003. Born: 10/26/87 in O’Fallon, Mo. College: N/A Career High K: 4 (4/30/08 vs Greensboro w/ Lake County) Resides: Wentzville, Mo. Drafted: 2006, 43rd round (Cleveland Indians) Career High BB: 5 (7/1/10 w/ New Jersey vs. Sussex) 2010 w/ New Jersey Jackals: 42 games (0 starts), 3-3, 5.81 ERA, 48.0 IP, 44 hits, 38 BB, 55 K, .238 opp. avg. CAREER NOTES: Appeared in a Jackals franchise record 42 games; the previous high was 41, set by Justin Garza (‘07) and Seth Overbey (‘09)... In 2009, pitched just five games due to injury... Spent his first three seasons in the Cleveland Indians’ organization... Was drafted out of high school by Cleveland in 2006. Born: 6/10/82 in Belleville, N.J. College: Montclair State University Career High K: 11 (8/28/04 w/ Jamestown vs. Mahoning Valley) Resides: Loxley, Ala. Drafted: 2004, 12th round (Florida Marlins) Career High BB: 4 (7/2/04 w/ Jamestown vs. Batavia) 2011 NOTES: In his first appearance of the season on May 28, surrendered a walk-off home run to Johnny Welch. 2010 w/ Jupiter Hammerheads, New Orleans Zephyrs, and Jacksonville Suns: 37 games (0 starts), 2-1, 2.20 ERA, 41.0 IP, 30 hits, 11 BB, 38 K, .200 opp. avg. CAREER NOTES: Former Montclair State University hurler returns to Yogi Berra Stadium after spending six seasons in the Florida Marlins system... Was released by the Marlins in April 2011 following spring training... Has spent parts of four seasons at the Double-A level... Attended Kearny High School in Kearny, N.J... Began the 2010 season at Advanced-A Jupiter, was called up to New Orleans for his Triple-A debut, and finished the season at Double-A Jacksonville. Born: 4/22/83 in Lynchburg, Va. College: Oklahoma City University Career High K: 7 (7/20/09 w/ Tampa vs. Palm Beach) Resides: Tampa, Fla. Drafted: not drafted Career High BB: 4 (8/29/08 w/ Tampa vs. Ft. Myers) 2010 w/ Tampa Yankees: 37 games (0 starts), 3-3, 4.54 ERA, 69.1 IP, 82 hits, 17 BB, 57 K, .296 opp. avg. CAREER NOTES: Was acquired from the Grand Prairie AirHogs of the American Association on May 9 in exchange for future considerations... Was released by the New York Yankees on March 27 following minor league spring training... Spent the first four seasons of his career in the Yankees’ system after signing as a nondrafted free agent on May 23, 2007... Tossed a career-high 69.1 innings in 2010, his third straight season spent primarily with Tampa... Played three seasons at NAIA Oklahoma City University after spending his freshman season at Division I William and Mary.
BATTER CAPSULES 2
ARGENIS REYES
INF
S/R
5’10”/180
28 Years Old
9th Season (2nd w/ Jackals)
9
CHRIS WHITE
OF
S/R
5’11”/195
23 Years Old
5th Season (1st w/ Jackals)
15
MIKE DEJESUS
SS
L/R
5’10”/185
27 Years Old
7th Season (3rd w/ Jackals)
17
CHRIS ANDERSON
C
R/R
6’0”/215
25 Years Old
4th Season (1st w/ Jackals)
18
LEONARD DAVIS
UTIL
L/R
5’9”/215
27 Years Old
8th Season (1st w/ Jackals)
19
JEREMY SLAYDEN
OF
L/R
6’0”/185
28 Years Old
6th Season (1st w/ Jackals)
20
MIKE JONES
1B
L/R
6’3”/280
25 Years Old
7th Season (1st w/ Jackals)
22
NICK GIARRAPUTO
3B
R/R
6’4”/210
23 Years Old
6th Season (1st w/ Jackals)
Born: 9/25/1982 in Santiago, Dominican Republic College: N/A Previous Series vs Newark: 4-for-11, 3B, 3 runs, RBI Resides: Santiago, Dominican Republic Drafted: not drafted Previous Road Trip: 6-for-13, 2B, 3B, run, 4 RBIs 2010 w/ New Jersey, Pawtucket Red Sox and Columbus Clippers: 63 games, .289 average, 2 HRs, 20 RBIs, 6-8 SB 2011 NOTES: Left New Jersey’s game at Newark on May 29 in the third inning after getting spiked in the shin on a double play in the bottom of the second...On opening night (May 26 at Pittsfield), went 4-for-5 with three RBIs and finished a home run shy of the cycle. CAREER NOTES: First name is pronounced arr-HEY-niss... Enters his second stint with the Jackals... Began 2010 as New Jersey’s starting 2B and had his contract purchased by the Red Sox on July 2... With Boston, played with Triple-A Pawtucket (.256 average in 14 games) before being traded to the Indians on August 5 where he finished the season at Triple-A Columbus (.340 average in 16 games)... Spent parts of 2008 and 2009 at the major league level with the New York Mets (.205 in 58 career MLB games)... Made his MLB debut on July 3, 2008 and batted .218 in 49 games that season... In 2009, went 2-for-17 in nine MLB games... Is errorless in 114 major league chances... Originally signed as a nondrafted free agent by the Cleveland Indians in 2001... With New Jersey in 2010, committed just two errors in 33 games. Born: 11/12/1987 in Lompoc, Calif. College: Sacramento City College Previous Series vs Newark: 4-for-13, HR, 2 runs, 2 RBIs Resides: Lompoc, Calif. Drafted: 2007, 12th round (Detroit Tigers) Previous Road Trip: 1-for-13, run, RBI, SB 2010 w/ Lakeland Flying Tigers, Erie SeaWolves and Toledo Mud Hens: 92 games, .220 average, 5 HR, 23 RBIs, 14-19 SB 2011 NOTES: Two-run homer in the bottom of the eighth inning in May 31 home opener proved to be the game winner in a 7-6 victory over Newark. CAREER NOTES: Spent his first four seasons in the Detroit Tigers’ organization... In 2010, hit .187 at Advanced-A Lakeland (42 games), .211 at Double-A Erie (27 games) and .284 at Triple-A Toledo (23 games)... Played two seasons of junior college baseball at Sacramento City College Born: 7/16/1983 in Staten Island, N.Y. College: Coastal Carolina University Previous Series vs Newark: 6-for-12, run Resides: Manalapan, N.J. Drafted: 2005, 15th round (Cincinnati Reds) Previous Road Trip: 4-for-15, 2 runs 2010 w/ New Jersey: 79 games, .293 average, 2 HRs, 32 RBIs, 3-7 SB 2011 NOTES: Raised his batting average 169 points from .222 to .391 with a 5-for-5 performance on June 1 vs. Newark. CAREER NOTES: Older brother is Oakland A’s outfielder David DeJesus... Spent four seasons in the Reds’ system before signing with New Jersey in 2009... In 2010, missed 12 games with a groin injury but still stroked a career-high 17 doubles... Entering 2011 has more career walks (316) than strikeouts (302)... Led all Reds’ farmhands with 78 walks in 2007 with Advanced-A Sarasota... Advanced as high as Double-A Chattanooga in 2008, where he hit .270 in 67 games... Has served as Jackals starting shortstop since the start of the 2009 season but had played just six games at the position prior to signing with New Jersey... Began his college career at East Carolina University before playing his final two seasons at Coastal Carolina University... Was a four-year baseball letterman at New Jersey’s Manalapan High School, where he set the school record for batting average as a sophomore when he hit .522. Born: 10/27/1985 in San Diego, Calif College: San Diego State University Previous Series vs Newark: 2-for-5, 2B, run, RBI Resides: Spring Valley, Calif. Drafted: not drafted Previous Road Trip: 0-for-3 2010 w/ Mississippi Braves, Myrtle Beach Pelicans and Rome Braves: 20 games, .200 average, 0 HRs, 3 RBIs, 1-2 SB 2011 NOTES: Committed three throwing errors in his first two starts of the season after committing just six in 80 career games entering the season. CAREER NOTES: Signed as a nondrafted free agent by the Atlanta Braves on June 12, 2007... Spent four seasons in the Braves’ system, reaching Double-A Mississippi for a brief seven-game stretch in 2010... Also played at Myrtle Beach and Rome in 2010... Entering 2011, is a career .201 hitter over 91 games... Played two seasons at San Diego State University under head coach Tony Gwynn. Born: 12/24/1983 in Los Banos, Calif. College: Fresno City College Previous Series vs Newark: 4-for-12, 2 2B, 2 runs, RBI Resides: Hanford, Calif. Drafted: 2004, eighth round (Montreal Expos) Previous Road Trip: 2-for-16, run, RBI 2011 w/ Harrisburg Senators and Syracuse Chiefs: 129 games, .252 average, 20 HR, 51 RBIs, 10-13 SB 2011 Notes: Signed with the Toronto Blue Jays in February 2011 but was released following spring training. Signed with New Jersey on May 20. CAREER NOTES: Enters 2011 one home run shy of 100 for his career... Spent his first seven seasons in the Washington Nationals/Montreal Expos organization after being drafted by the Expos in 2004... Has connected on at least 16 home runs each of the past four seasons... Has been named a league All-Star three times... Began 2010 at Double-A Harrisburg, but earned a promotion to Triple-A Syracuse in May... Entering 2011, has played 417 career games in the outfield, 346 career games at third base (.904 fielding percentage), and 78 career games at second base... Enrolled at Fresno City College as a football players after two of his brothers played there, but switched to baseball after his first year. Born: 7/28/1982 in Paducah, Ky. College: Georgia Tech Previous Series vs Newark: 5-for-12, 3 2B, HR, 3 runs, 2 RBIs Resides: Murfreesboro, Tenn. Drafted: 2005, 8th round (Philadelphia Phillies) Previous Road Trip: 5-for-15, 2B, HR, 2 runs, RBI 2011 w/ Reading Phillies: 2 games, .333 average, 0 HRs, 2 RBIs, 0-0 SB 2011 NOTES: Coming out of retirement, began the season at Double-A Reading before being released by the Phillies on May 2... Hit a game-tying home run in the ninth inning on May 28 at Pittsfield in a 4-3 loss. CAREER NOTES: Did not play in 2010 after retiring halfway through the 2009 season... Spent first five-plus seasons in the Phillies system... Began the 2009 season at Triple-A Lehigh Valley but was sent down to Double-A Reading on June 10 and eventually retired in mid-August... In 2008 with the Reading, ranked third in the Double-A Eastern League with 52 extra-base hits... In 2006, led the South Atlantic League with 44 doubles and won the SAL title with Lakewood... Was previously drafted twice before signing with the Phillies following the 2005 draft... Finished his high school career with 37 home runs, second all-time in the state of Tennessee behind only Todd Helton (38)... Father, Gary, played baseball at Murray State. Born: 6/14/1985 in Moreno Valley, Calif. College: Arizona Western College Previous Series vs Newark: 3-for-10, run, 3 RBIs Resides: Moreno Valley, Calif. Drafted: 2004, 25th round (Boston Red Sox) Previous Road Trip: 4-for-13, 2 HRs, 2 runs, 4 RBIs 2010 w/ Myrtle Beach Pelicans: 97 games, .282 average, 5 HRs, 47 RBIs, 1-3 SB 2011 NOTES: Launched a two-run homer in each of the first two games of the season at Pittsfield. CAREER NOTES: Was in spring training with the Jackals in 2010 but had his contract sold to the Atlanta Braves on May 20 just prior to the start of the Can-Am League season... Resigned with the Jackals on April 11, 2011... Has spent the past two seasons in the Single-A South Atlantic League... Spent his first five seasons in the Boston Red Sox system. Born: 5/29/1988 in Westlake, Calif. College: drafted out of high school Previous Series vs Newark: 3-for-12, HR, 2 runs, 2 RBIs Resides: Calabasas, Calif. Drafted: 2006, 12th round (New York Mets) Previous Road Trip: 5-for-15, 2B 2010 w/ Sussex Skyhawks: 79 games, .243 average, 7 HRs, 41 RBIs, 5-7 SB CAREER NOTES: Name is pronounced gee-ah-ruh-PEW-tow... Spent his first four seasons in the New York Mets’ organization... In 2010 with Sussex, connected on a career-high seven home runs after hitting just three during his first four seasons... Was drafted out of High School by the New York Mets in 2006... Was acquired by New Jersey in the Can-Am League dispersal draft in January 2011 following the announcement that the Sussex Skyhawks would not operate in 2011... Attended Simi Valley High School, the same high school that produced major league pitchers Jeff and Jered Weaver
BATTER CAPSULES 23
MYRON LESLIE
INF/C
S/R
6’3”/220
29 Years Old
8th Season (2nd w/ Jackals)
25
KRIS SANCHEZ
1B
L/L
6’2”/230
27 Years Old
5th Season (1st w/ Jackals)
33
DAN BETTERIDGE
INF
R/R
6’0”/185
23 Years Old
2nd Season (2nd w/ Jackals)
Born: 5/2/1982 in Panama City, Fla. College: University of South Florida Previous Series vs Newark: 6-for-12, 3 2B, 2 HR, 5 runs, 3 RBIs Resides: Riverview, Fla. Drafted: 2004, eighth round (Oakland A’s) Previous Road Trip: 6-for-16, 2 2B, HR 24 runs 2011 w/ Trenton Thunder: 3 games, .333 average (3-for-9), 0 HR, 0 RBIs, 0-0 SB 2011 Notes: Began the season at Double-A Trenton, going 3-for-9 in three games before being released by the Yankees on April 29... Signed with New Jersey on May 24... Was the Jackals opening-day starter behind the plage. CAREER NOTES: Returns to the Jackals, where he was a Can-Am League All-Star in 2009, after spending the entire 2010 season and the beginning of the 2011 season in the New York Yankees’ organization... Had his contract purchased by the Yankees from the New Jersey Jackals in March 2010... With Advanced-A Tampa in 2010, batted .269 with six home runs and 39 RBIs in 80 games... With New Jersey in 2009, was a Can-Am League postseason All-Star selection at first base after batting .272, ranking fourth in the league with 18 home runs and ranking second in the league with 64 walks, 71 runs, 75 RBIs, and a .410 on-base percentage... Has finished among the top five in league walks four times in seven professional seasons... Played four seasons at the University of South Florida. Born: 1/9/1984 in Marana, Ariz. College: University of Hawaii Previous Series vs Newark: 0-for-8 Resides: Cambridge, Ohio Drafted: not drafted Previous Road Trip: 1-for-15, run 2010 w/ Sussex Skyhawks: 91 games, .281 average, 19 HR, 74 RBIs, 0-0 SB 2011 NOTES: Began the season 1-for-25 through his first six-plus games. CAREER NOTES: Has hit double-digit home runs in three of his first four professional seasons, averaging one home run every 21.7 at-bats in his career… In 2010, finished second in Can-Am League extra-base hits (41), first in intentional walks (5), tied for second in home runs (19), third in RBIs (74), third in total bases (179), and third in strikeouts (85), starting all 91 games for Sussex at first base... Was a Single-A Midwest League mid-season All-Star in 2009 with the Clinton LumberKings... Finished fifth in the rookie-level Appalachian League with 11 home runs for the Pulaski Mariners in 2008 while raising his batting average 109 points to .336 after batting .227 at Short-A Everett in 2007... Signed with the Seattle Mariners as a non-drafted free agent on May 29, 2007... Redshirted his freshman season at the University of Arizona in 2003... Attended Central Arizona College in 2004 and 2005... Attended the University of Hawaii in 2005 and 2006, where he hit .362 with 10 home runs and 66 RBIs in 58 games as a senior. Born: 12/28/1987 in Sewell, N.J. College: Rutgers University Previous Series vs Newark: 0-for-3 Resides: Turnersville, N.J. Drafted: not drafted Previous Road Trip: 0-for-3 2010 w/ New Jersey Jackals: 25 games, .206 average, 0 HR, 6 RBIs, 1-2 SB 2011 NOTES: Pitched a one-two-three ninth inning, retiring the heart of the Rockland Boulders lineup (Sean Smith, Tommy Giles, and Todd Jennings), in a 13-1 Jackals win on June 5. CAREER NOTES: Signed his first professional contract with New Jersey on July 2, 2010... As a rookie in 2010, started 12 straight games at shortstop filling in for the injured Mike DeJesus (groin) from July 22 through August 3. During that span, Betteridge 10-for-42 (.238) with five RBIs and did not commit an error... Was a three-year starter at shortstop at Rutgers University.
JACKALS DAY-BY-DAY - FIRST HALF Gm Date Opponent 1 5/26 2 5/27 3 5/28 4 5/29 5/30 5 5/31 6 6/1 6/2 7 6/3 8 6/4 9 6/5 10 6/6 11 6/7 12 6/8 13 6/9 14 6/10 15 6/11 16 6/12 17 6/13 18 6/14 19 6/15 20 6/16 21 6/17 22 6/18 23 6/19 24 6/20 25 26 6/21 27 6/22 28 6/23 29 6/24 30 6/25 31 6/26 6/27 32 6/28 33 6/29 34 6/30 35 7/1 36 7/2 37 7/3 7/4 7/5 38 7/6 39 7/7 40 7/8 41 7/9 42 7/10 43 7/11 44 7/12 7/13 45 7/14 46 7/15 47 7/16
W/L Score
@ Pittsfield W 8-4 @ Pittsfield L 5-2 @ Pittsfield L 4-3 @ Newark L 4-3 OFF DAY Monday vs Newark W 7-6 vs Newark W 10-5 OFF DAY Thursday vs Rockland L 11-10 vs Rockland W 8-7 vs Rockland W 13-1 vs Rockland Monday @ Newark Tuesday @ Newark Wednesday vs Newark Thursday vs Worcester Friday vs Worcester Saturday vs Worcester Sunday vs Pittsfield Monday vs Pittsfield Tuesday vs Pittsfield Wednesday vs Pittsfield Thursday @ Rockland Friday @ Rockland Saturday @ Rockland Sunday vs New York Monday vs New York vs New York Tuesday vs New York Wednesday vs New York Thursday @ Brockton Friday @ Brockton Saturday @ Brockton Sunday OFF DAY Monday vs Quebec Tuesday vs Quebec Wednesday vs Quebec Thursday vs Quebec Friday vs New York Saturday vs New York Sunday OFF DAY Monday OFF DAY Tuesday @ Quebec Wednesday @ Quebec Thursday @ Quebec Friday @ Quebec Saturday @ Worcester Sunday @ Worcester Monday @ Worcester Tuesday OFF DAY Wednesday vs Brockton Thursday vs Brockton Friday vs Brockton Saturday
WP
LP
Record
Pos. GA/GB Att.
Game Notes
Pavlik (1-0) Qualben (1-0) Lyons (1-0) Eden (1-0)
Paronto (0-1) Leverton (0-1) Lluberes (1) Gogal (0-1) Wideman (0-1) Mehlich (1)
1-0 1-1 1-2 1-3
T-1st T-3rd 6th 7th
Five-run second inning, Pavlik strikes out 10 on opening day Mike Jones: second straight night w/ a two-run homer Slayden: game-tying HR in top of 9th. Welch: walk-off HR First-ever regular-season meeting between teams
Locke (1-0) Leverton (1-1)
And. Pluta (0-1) Estrada (0-1)
2-3 3-3
T-5th -2.5 5th -2
1,752 Trailed 5-1 in 2nd, White GW HR in 8th one of three Jackals HRs 1,850 18 hits equals most by Jackals since 8/4/10 at Sussex
Velasquez (1-1) Gogal (1-1) Pavlik (2-0) 7:05 p.m. 5:35 p.m. 11:00 a.m. 7:05 p.m. 7:05 p.m. 6:35 p.m. 2:05 p.m. 7:05 p.m. 7:05 p.m. 7:05 p.m. 7:05 p.m. 7:05 p.m. 7:05 p.m. 5:05 p.m. 4:35 p.m. 7:05 p.m. 7:05 p.m. 7:05 p.m. 7:05 p.m. 7:05 p.m. 7:05 p.m. 1:05 p.m.
Vasami (0-1) A. Martin (3) 3-4 Gardner (1-1) 4-4 Hodges (1-1) 5-4
6th 6th 4th
2,787 Trailed 10-0 in the third inning. Giarraputo: two doubles 3,334 Overcame 7-0 deficit. NJ Bullpen: 1 hit in 5 shutout innings 2,167 Led 9-0 after two innings. Pavlik: 7 innings, 1 run, 10 K, 0 BB
7:05 p.m. 7:05 p.m. 7:05 p.m. 7:05 p.m. 6:35 p.m. 2:05 p.m.
7:05 p.m. 7:05 p.m. 7:05 p.m. 7:05 p.m. 4:05 p.m. 7:05 p.m. 7:05 p.m. 7:05 p.m. 7:05 p.m. 6:35 p.m.
SV
Gogal (1) Gogal (2)
N/A -1 -2 -3
-3.5 -3.5 -2.5
1,223 906 522 620