NEW JERSEY JACKALS GAME NOTES NEW JERSEY JACKALS (5-6) vs PITTSFIELD COLONIALS (3-7) Tuesday, June 8, 2010 ● 7:05 p.m. Yogi Berra Stadium ● Little Falls, NJ Game #12 ● Home Game #5 (3-1) New Jersey Jackals Media Relations • Yogi Berra Stadium • Little Falls, NJ • Contact: Cody Chrusciel (cchrusciel@jackals.com)
2010 JACKALS AT A GLANCE Overall Record..................................... 5-6 1st Half................................................ 5-6 2nd Half............................................... 0-0 At Home.............................................. 3-1 On the Road........................................ 2-5 Day...................................................... 1-3 Night.................................................... 4-3 Streak............................................. Won 2 Last 5 games........................................ 3-2 Last 10 games...................................... 5-5 vs. LH starters...................................... 2-3 vs. RH starters..................................... 3-3 May..................................................... 1-4 June..................................................... 4-2 July...................................................... 0-0 August................................................. 0-0 September........................................... 0-0 White Jersey........................................ 2-0 Gray Jersey.......................................... 0-1 Red Jersey........................................... 0-3 Black Jersey......................................... 3-2 Special Jersey...................................... 0-0
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TODAY’S PROBABLE STARTERS FOR NEW JERSEY: LHP A.J. Wideman (1-1, 3.37 ERA - 3rd start) FOR PITTSFIELD: LHP Dave Qualben (0-1, 2.46 ERA - 3rd start) After taking three of four against the Brockton Rox this past weekend, the Jackals look to remain hot at home against the Pittsfield Colonials, who were swept in a three-game series by the first-place Quebec Capitales over the weekend. Tonight’s starters, A.J. Wideman and Dave Qualben, matched up last Wednesday in Pittsfield for game one of a doubleheader with the Jackals coming away with a 4-2 win behind a pair of home runs by Kevin Clark. Wideman, who turns 25 today, was a Can-Am League All-Star last season while Qualben began the ‘09 campaign with the Jackals before an August trade to New Hampshire. The Colonials lead the 2010 season series against the Jackals, 2-1.
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DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE
The Jackals did not commit an error in their recent four-game series against Brockton. They lead the Can-Am League in fielding percentage (.982) and have committed a league-low seven errors in 11 contests this season. New Jersey’s last error came in the fifth inning in game two of a doubleheader at Pittsfield last Wednesday, June 2 (38 1/3 consecutive errorless innings).
CUTTING IT CLOSE
New Jersey’s five wins have come by a total of seven runs. Their six losses have come by just 12 runs, including three one-run defeats. Closer Romas Hicks has saved each Jackals victory.
KILLER Bs
First baseman Jabe Bergeron, who made his Jackals’ debut on Saturday, Is 3-for-8 with three doubles in his first two games with New Jersey. Outfielder Jacob Butler, who missed New Jersey’s first nine games this season with an injury, is 4-for-8 with 3 RBIs since returning Saturday. Butler has hit cleanup both games.
REAL BITS OF JACKAL
The Jackals won their first series of the year this weekend, taking three of four at home vs Brockton... Jordan Newton went 8-for-16 and drove in seven of the Jackals’ 20 runs in their four-game set against Brockton... Since New Jersey placed Quentin Davis on the disabled list on June 1 with a strained oblique, Kevin Clark has hit leadoff in each of the past six games. Clark’s seven steals rank second in the league... Mike DeJesus went 2-for-19 in his first five games this season, but he is 6-for-19 (.316) since (six games)... Jeff Grose scored the Jackals’ lone run in a 1-0 win vs Brockton on Thursday, June 3... Scott Knazek threw out 2-of-3 would-be base stealers on Friday 6/4. He also collected his first extra-base hit, a sixth-inning double.. Abraham Nunez was 2-for-18 entering the Pittsfield series on 5/31. He is 9-for-22 (.409) since (seven games). Nunez also leads the Can-Am League with 11 walks and his six steals rank third. He is batting .500 (7-for-14) against southpaws... Shawn Riggans picked up his first hit against a LHP on Friday 6/4, snapping an 0-9 string against southpaws. Riggans is 9-for-18 against righties. He missed the final two games of the Brockton series with a wrist injury... Jovan Rosa’s 8th inning single on Thursday 6/3 snapped an 0-for-21 string. Rosa was placed on DL on 6/5... New Jersey catchers have allowed seven passed balls in 11 games this season, but they’ve thrown out 33% of attempted base stealers... Over the first 11 days of the 2010 season, four New Jersey players have missed a total of 23 games on the disabled list.
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11:05 a.m. 7:05 p.m. 6:35 p.m. 2:05 p.m.
RHP Dan Griffin (0-0, 6.75 ERA) RHP Nick Asselin (1-1, 3.00 ERA) LHP Ryan Lobban (0-1, 8.10 ERA) RHP Chris Allen (0-1, 4.38 ERA)
vs vs vs vs
RHP Chance Corgan (0-0, 3.60 ERA) RHP Miguel Flores (0-1, 5.59 ERA) TBA TBA
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2010 NEW JERSEY JACKALS GAME NOTES SUNDAY, JUNE 6 - NEW JERSEY 7, BROCKTON 5
A rain delay was the only thing that could slow down the New Jersey bats as the Jackals defeated the Brockton Rox 7-5 on Sunday afternoon at Yogi Berra Stadium. The victory helped the Jackals to a 3-1 series win over Brockton. New Jersey left-hander Isaac Pavlik (1-1), who did not return to the mound after the one hour, 15 minute delay following the final out of the fifth inning, tossed five shutout frames in his first start of the season to earn the win. The New Jersey native scattered four hits, walked two, and struck out three. The Jackals collected a season-high seven extra-base hits as they built an early 7-0 lead against Brockton starter Logan Williamson. In the first inning, a two-out RBI double to left center by first baseman Jabe Bergeron was followed by a two-run single off the bat of left fielder Jordan Newton to give the Jackals a 3-0 advantage. The Jackals extended their lead to 6-0 in the third when designated hitter Jacob Butler launched a two-run home run to right center before shortstop Mike DeJesus added with a run-scoring double down the left field line. After the Jackals plated a run in the bottom of the fifth on a Bergeron double and a Newton RBI single to make it 7-0, the skies opened up, forcing the tarp onto the field. Once the teams returned to action, Brockton put up five runs against reliever Luis Fernandez in the top of the sixth to pull within two at 7-5. Fernandez retired the first two batters he faced before loading the bases on a walk by third baseman Phillip Cuadrado, a single by second baseman Scott Wearne, and a bunt single from shortstop Dominic Ramos. Rookie catcher Dan Coury laced his second double of the contest to cut the Brockton deficit to 7-2. Two batters later, right fielder Keith Brachold continued his hot hitting in the series when he tripled to center with the bases loaded before Fernandez escaped the jam by retiring first baseman Melvin Falu to preserve the two-run Jackals’ lead. In the top of the ninth, Brockton used a Falu walk and a single by left fielder Mike Conroy to put the tying run on base with one out, but Jackals closer Romas Hicks induced a game-ending double play off the bat of Cuadrado to seal the win. Hicks has saved all five of New Jersey’s victories this season. In the win, New Jersey’s Dan Griffin and Mike Pontius each chipped in a scoreless inning of relief. The loss went to Williamson (0-1), who surrendered seven runs on nine hits in five innings of work. Offensively, Newton went 3-for-4 and drove in three runs for the second straight contest to finish the series 8-for-16 with seven RBIs.
RIGGED UP
On Monday, May 31, the Can-Am League announced that New Jersey Jackals designated hitter Shawn Riggans was named the league’s Player of the Week following the opening weekend of the 2010 season. In four games on the road against the Sussex Skyhawks, Riggans went 8-for-15 at the plate with two doubles, two home runs, and a league-high seven RBIs. His .533 batting average also tops the Can-Am League. After going 0-for-4 in Friday night’s season-opener, the Fort Lauderdale, Fla. native collected eight hits in his next 11 at-bats. He launched a three-run home run in the first inning of Saturday’s contest at Skylands Park before connecting on a leadoff homer in the fifth inning on Sunday.
LEAGUE-TESTED, JACKAL-APPROVED
This offseason, New Jersey acquired pitchers Chris Allen and Ryan Lobban, giving the Jackals four of the Can-Am League’s top 10 ERA leaders from a season ago. A.J. Wideman, who led the league with a 2.51 ERA, and Isaac Pavlik, whose 3.66 ERA ranked ninth, both return. Lobban’s 3.56 mark with Worcester placed him seventh while Allen’s 3.71 clip for Quebec qualified for 10th.
NEW JERSEY, VIA TORONTO
Three Jackals players have found their way to New Jersey via the Toronto Blue Jays organization. Outfielder Jacob Butler and pitchers Edward Rodriguez and A.J. Wideman have all spent time with the Blue Jays. Former New Jersey hurlers Ted Serro and Seth Overbey also came out of the Toronto pipeline.
MAJOR LEAGUE FLAVOR
Three current Jackals have spent time in the major leagues. Leading the pack is 34-year-old infielder Abraham Nunez, who spent 12 seasons in the majors with the Pirates, Cardinals, Phillies, and Mets. Designated hitter Shawn Riggans has spent time at the major league level each of the past four seasons, appearing in 64 games with the Tampa Bay Rays. Second baseman Argenis Reyes spent parts of the past two seasons patrolling the infield for the New York Mets.
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2010 JACKALS LEADERS Thru games on 6/6
Hits................................... Kevin Clark (12) Average................... Jordan Newton (.429) Doubles............................several tied at 3 Triples............................Davis, Newton (1) Home Runs.....................Clark, Riggans (2) RBIs............................Newton, Riggans (8) Runs.................................... Kevin Clark (9) Walks........................ Abraham Nunez (11) Strikeouts................... Shawn Riggans (11) Stolen Bases....................... Kevin Clark (7) Wins.................................several tied at 1 Losses...............................several tied at 1 Saves.................................Romas Hicks (5) Appearances.....................several tied at 5 ERA................................Isaac Pavlik (0.84) Innings............................Chris Allen (12.1) Walks..................... Fernandez, Lobban (7) Strikeouts...................... Ryan Lobban (12)
2010 JACKALS vs OPPONENTS Brockton............................................... 3-1 Pittsfield............................................... 1-2 Quebec................................................. 0-0 Sussex................................................... 1-3 Worcester............................................. 0-0
2009 JACKALS vs OPPONENTS Brockton............................................... 8-6 New Hampshire.................................. 14-8 Quebec............................................. 13-10 Sussex................................................... 7-5 Worcester......................................... 13-10
JACKALS ALL-TIME vs CURRENT OPPONENTS Brockton................................ 55-47 (2002) Pittsfield/NH/Nashua............24-20 (2006) Quebec.................................. 56-78 (1999) Sussex.................................... 28-22 (2006) Worcester.............................. 37-34 (2005)
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2010 NEW JERSEY JACKALS GAME NOTES 2010 NEW JERSEY JACKALS TRANSACTIONS May 19 May 20 May 23 May 24 May 26 May 27 June 2 June 5
Signed OF Kevin Clark Released RHP Rudy Darrow Sold 1B Mike L. Jones to the Atlanta Braves Traded INF Enrique Cruz to Southern Maryland (Atlantic League) in exchange for future considerations. Signed OF Michael Consolmagno. Signed INF Shawn Riggans. Removed non-roster invitee C Keith Weinkofsky from their spring training roster. Placed C Jordan Newton and RHP Chris Allen on the Inactive List. Activated RHP Chris Allen from the Inactive List. Placed OF Jacob Butler on the Inactive List Signed LHP Luis Fernandez. Activated C Jordan Newton from the Inactive List. Placed OF Quentin Davis on the disabled list retroactive to June 1. Released 1B/OF Matt Stiffler Released RHP Seth Overbey Signed 1B Jabe Bergeron Signed P Jairo Mendez Placed 1B Jovan Rosa on the disabled list retroactive to June 4. Activated OF Jacob Butler from the disabled list.
BACK IN THE NEW JERSEY GROOVE
The Jackals opening-day roster included seven players from last year’s 55-39 team, including five pitchers. Outfielder Quentin Davis’s .344 batting average would have led the league if he had enough at-bats to qualify, while shortstop Mike DeJesus was a Can-Am League All-Star after finishing fifth in the circuit with 66 RBIs. Left-hander A.J. Wideman was the league’s Pitcher of the Year, Isaac Pavlik led the Jackals with 18 starts, Romas Hicks’ 1.85 ERA placed him second among Can-Am League relievers, Seth Overbey led the league with 41 appearances, and Nick Asselin tied for the league-lead with 10 wins after coming over from New Hampshire in an August trade.
ALUMNI UPDATE
Several notable former Jackals are making an impact in affiliated baseball. Left-hander Craig Breslow (2004) is in his second season working out of the Oakland A’s bullpen. Left-hander Raul Valdez (2006) earned his first trip to the majors on April 22 when he was promoted to the New York Mets. Valdes tossed three shutout innings against Philadelphia on May 25 to notch his first career save. Former Jackals’ first baseman John Lindsey (2005 & 2006) re-signed with the Los Angeles Dodgers this offseason and is currently playing for the Triple-A Albequerque Isotopes, where he is teammates with outfielder Timo Perez. Lindsey was named the Pacific Coast League’s Batter of the Week the first week of the season when he hit .538 in the Isotopes first 10 games. He hit his 200th career home run on May 26. Myron Leslie (2009) is with the Advanced-A Tampa Yankees. Right-hander Stuart Pomeranz (2009) has transitioned from a starter to a reliever for the Tulsa Drillers, the Double-A affiliate of the Colorado Rockies. Since 2006, 20 Jackals have been sold to major league organizations.
2009: A RETROSPECTIVE
Despite falling short of their goal of a Can-Am League title after being swept in the first round of the playoffs by the Worcester Tornadoes, the Jackals’ 2009 squad was one of the most successful in franchise history. In addition to taking the first-half title, New Jersey’s 55 wins were the most by a Jackals’ team since 2002. Consistency was also a big part of the Jackals’ success. As a team, New Jersey finished second in the league in both batting average (.283) and ERA (4.19), trailing Brockton in both categories. The Jackals were just one game better in the first half (28-19) than the second half (27-20) and saw a one-game difference in their record at home (2720) and on the road (28-19). Jackals’ pitchers posted nine shutouts (five more than any other Can-Am League team) with A.J. Wideman serving as the starter for four of them (Quebec posted four shutouts while no other team had more than one). Conversely, Jackals’ pitchers were responsible for both of the league’s three-home run games (Sussex 3B Jeremy Hunt on 7/9 and Quebec DH Pete LaForest on 9/5). Perhaps the highlight of New Jersey’s 2009 campaign was its team-record 14-game winning streak, which began with a doubleheader sweep at Quebec on June 11 and ended with a loss to Worcester in game two of a doubleheader on June 25.
FIVE-STAR QUALITY
In addition to manager Joe Calfapietra being named Can-Am League manager of the year for the second time in his seven-year career with New Jersey, the 2009 Jackals placed a league-high five players on the Can-Am League Postseason All-Star Team. First baseman Myron Leslie, shortstop Mike DeJesus, and outfielder Jerod Edmondson all earned league laurels while A.J. Wideman was selected as the league’s top left-handed pitcher and closer Rusty Tucker was named the circuit’s top reliever. Edmondson, who finished the season with the Jackals, led the league with a .332 batting average while Wideman posted a league-best 2.51 ERA while tying for the league lead with 10 wins. Tucker’s 24 saves tied him for the league lead with Brockton’s Gerald Dunn.
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NEW JERSEY JACKALS HIGHS AND LOWS Individual Offense
MOST RUNS, GAME.................................................................................... 3 (Shawn Riggans - 5/28 @ Sussex) MOST HITS, GAME........................................................................ 3 (6x, last Jordan Newton - 6/6 vs Brockton) MOST DOUBLES, GAME..............................................................................2 (Jabe Bergeron - 6/6 vs Brockton) MOST TRIPLES, GAME.................................................................. 1 (2x, last Jordan Newton - 6/4 vs Brockton) MOST HOME RUNS, GAME......................................................................2 (Kevin Clark - 6/2 @ Pittsfield - G1) MOST RBI, GAME.......................................................................... 3 (3x, last Jordan Newton - 6/6 vs Brockton) MOST WALKS, GAME...................................................................................................... 2 (several players tied) MOST STRIKEOUTS, GAME................................................................ 3 (Shawn Riggans - 6/2 @ Pittsfield - G1) MOST STOLEN BASES, GAME.............................................................................4 (Kevin Clark - 5/30 @ Sussex) LONGEST HITTING STREAK............................................................................. 5 (Quentin Davis - 5/27-present)
Individual Pitching
MOST RUNS ALLOWED, GAME.......................................................................... 8 (Dan Griffin - 5/28 @ Sussex) MOST EARNED RUNS ALLOWED, GAME........................................... 6 (2x, last Ryan Lobban - 6/4 vs Brockton) MOST HITS ALLOWED, GAME.............................................................. 7 (2x, last Nick Asselin - 5/29 @ Sussex) MOST STRIKEOUTS, GAME.............................................................................7 (Ryan Lobban - 5/30 @ Sussex) MOST WALKS, GAME.................................................................................... 4 (Ryan Lobban - 6/4 vs Brockton) MOST HOME RUNS ALLOWED, GAME................................................ 1 (3x, last Chris Allen- 5/31 @ Pittsfield) MOST INNINGS PITCHED, GAME....................................................................7 (Nick Asselin - 6/3 vs Brockton) FEWEST HITS ALLOWED, GAME (Starter, min 5 IP)................................... 2 (Dan Griffin - 6/2 @ Pittsfield - G2) MOST CONSECUTIVE SCORELESS INNINGS PITCHED.......................................7.1 (Nick Asselin - 5/29-present)
TEAM OFFENSE
MOST RUNS, GAME............................................................................................................. 10 (5/28 @ Sussex) MOST RUNS, INNING.......................................................................................... 4 (5/28 @ Sussex - 4th inning) MOST HITS, GAME............................................................................................................... 15 (5/28 @ Sussex) FEWEST HITS, GAME......................................................................................... 5 (2x, last 6/2 @ Pittsfield - G2) MOST DOUBLES, GAME........................................................................................................6 (6/6 vs Brockton) MOST TRIPLES, GAME............................................................................................. 1 (2x, last 6/4 vs Brockton) MOST HOME RUNS, GAME.......................................................................................... 2 (6/2 @ Pittsfield - G1) MOST HOME RUNS, INNING................................................................ 1 (5x, last 3rd inning - 6/6 vs Brockton) MOST CONSECUTIVE GAMES WITH A HOME RUN....................................2 (5/29 @ Sussex to 5/30 @ Sussex) MOST EXTRA-BASE HITS, GAME...........................................................................................7 (6/6 vs Brockton) MOST STOLEN BASES, GAME..................................................................................... 4 (3x, last 5/30 @ Sussex) MOST STRIKEOUTS, GAME.................................................................................................... 9 (5/29 @ Sussex) MOST WALKS, GAME........................................................................................................... 10 (5/30 @ Sussex) MOST HIT BATTERS, GAME................................................................................................. 2 (5/31 @ Pittsfield) MOST LEFT ON BASE, GAME............................................................................................... 14 (5/30 @ Sussex)
Team Pitching
MOST RUNS ALLOWED, GAME................................................................................ 9 (2x, last 6/4 vs Brockton) MOST RUNS ALLOWED, INNING....................................................................... 5 (6/6 vs Brockton - 6th inning) MOST HITS ALLOWED, GAME.............................................................................................. 14 (5/29 @ Sussex) FEWEST HITS ALLOWED, GAME.................................................................................... 4 (6/2 @ Pittsfield - G2) MOST STRIKEOUTS, GAME.................................................................................................... 8 (5/30 @ Sussex) MOST WALKS, GAME............................................................................................................. 8 (5/28 @ Sussex) MOST HOME RUNS ALLOWED, GAME..................................................................... 1 (3x, last 6/5 vs Brockton) MOST EXTRA-BASE HITS ALLOWED, GAME........................................................................5 (5/31 @ Pittsfield) MOST WILD PITCHES, GAME................................................................................................. 3 (5/28 @ Sussex) MOST HIT BATTERS, GAME.................................................................................................... 3 (5/28 @ Sussex)
2010 MULTI-HIT GAMES Bergeron Butler Clark Consolmagno Davis DeJesus Grose Knazek Newton Nunez Reyes Riggans Rosa Stiffler
2 1 2 1 - 1 2 1 1 1 3 2 1 - -
3 - - 1 - - - - - 2 - - 2 1 -
4 - - - - - - - - - - - - - -
5 - - - - - - - - - - - - - -
Tot. 1 2 2 1 2 1 1 3 3 2 3 1 -
TODAY IN BASEBALL HISTORY JUNE 8 1969 - Mickey Mantle Day in New York. With 60,096 fans on hand, Mantle’s number 7 is retired and plaques he exchanges with Joe DiMaggio will hang on the center field wall at Yankee Stadium. DiMaggio’s plaque comes as a surprise to the Yankee Clipper. The Yankees then sweep the White Sox 3-1 and 11-2. 1981 - The Seattle Mariners take Oral Roberts University righthander Mike Moore with the first pick overall in the annual amateur draft. The Cubs take Wichita State’s Joe Carter with the second pick. The Yankees use their firstround pick to take Stanford quarterback John Elway. 1989 - After taking a 10-0 lead in the top of the first inning (Pittsburgh’s best inning since 1942), the Pirates lose to the Phillies 15-11. After the season, Pirates broadcaster Jim Rooker will conduct a charity walk from Philadelphia to Pittsburgh as a result of his on-air promise to walk home if the Pirates blew their early lead.
Team Miscellaneous
MOST ERRORS, GAME........................................................................................................... 2 (5/27 @ Sussex) LONGEST WINNING STREAK.................................................................. 2 (6/5 vs Brockton to 6/6 vs Brockton) LONGEST LOSING STREAK...................................................................... 3 (5/29 @ Sussex to 5/31 @ Pittsfield) LARGEST MARGIN OF VICTORY............................................................................... 2 (2x, last 6/6 vs Brockton) LARGEST MARGIN OF DEFEAT............................................................................................... 4 (5/29 @ Sussex) LONGEST GAME, INNINGS................................................................................................................................ 9 LONGEST GAME TIME...................................................................................................... 3:47 (5/28 @ Sussex) LONGEST GAME TIME, 7 INNING CONTEST............................................................. 2:15 (6/2 @ Pittsfield - G1) SHORTEST GAME TIME, 9 INNING CONTEST...................................................................2:25 (6/3 vs Brockton) SHORTEST GAME TIME, 7 INNING CONTEST........................................................... 1:59 (6/2 @ Pittsfield - G2) LARGEST HOME CROWD...............................................................................................3,872 (6/5 vs Brockton) LARGEST ROAD CROWD ............................................................................................. 3,223 (5/31 @ Pittsfield)
YOGI BERRA STADIUM Location............................... Little Falls, NJ Opened..............................................1998 Capacity............................................3,784 Jackals All-Time at Home............. 309-225 Jackals All-Time on the Road....... 271-273 Down the Lines............................ 308 feet Power Alleys................................ 368 feet Center Field................................. 398 feet NOTE: Home and road records entering 2010.
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LAST AT-BAT WINS - JACKALS DATE BATTER None
GAME-WINNER
INN. SCORE OPP.
#18 - JON CAHILL - 3B/INFIELD COACH
1st season w/ Jackals... Signed with the Anaheim Angels as an undrafted free agent in 2001 after playing collegiately at UMass-Lowell… Spent three seasons in the Angels organization before finishing his career with the Washington Wild Things in 2004… Managed Traverse City Beach Bums in 2007… Has also coached in Frontier League… Born 2/21/78 in Lynn, MA (32 years old)
LAST AT-BAT WINS - OPPONENTS DATE BATTER 5/30 Carl Loadenthal 6/2 Chris Torres
GAME-WINNER RBI single to center RBI single to center
INN. SCORE OPP. 9th 5-4 at SSX 7th 2-1 at PIT
JACKALS MULTI-HR GAMES DATE 6/2 (G1)
BATTER Kevin Clark
OPP. at PIT
PITCHER(S) Dave Qualben
#19 - EDDIE GERALD - HITTING COACH
JACKALS MULTI-HR INNINGS DATE None
1st season w/ Jackals... Played 16 seasons (10 in independent)... 3rd round draft pick by the Royals out of HS in 1989… Played for the Aberdeen Pheasants in the Prairie League in 1995 and 1996 when Joe Calfapietra was an assistant coach… 27 games as interim manager of Shreveport Sports in 2008... Career .263 hitter with 159 HRs and 193 SB… Born 7/18/70 in Lumberton, NC (39 years old)
BATTERS
JACKALS 1st INNING / LEAD-OFF HOME RUNS DATE 6/2 (G1)
BATTER Kevin Clark
OPP. at PIT
PITCHER Dave Qualben
SHUTOUTS BY JACKALS PITCHERS NO. DATE None
OPP.
SCORE
HITS
#7 - ISAAC PAVLIK - PITCHING COACH
PITCHER
Player-coach… Begins first season as Jackals pitching coach… Longest-tenured player on roster (sixth season)... Franchise leader in career games pitched… New Jersey native was selected by the Rockies in the 10th round of the 2002 draft out of Seton Hall... Born 5/19/80 in Belleville, NJ (30 years old)
JACKALS EJECTIONS DATE None
PLAYER
REASON
INNING UMP
JACKALS PICKOFFS DATE 5/28
PITCHER CATCHER Luis Fernandez
RUNNER Joe Persichina (SSX)
#1 - ANI RAMOS - COACH
13th season w/ Jackals... Has been with the Jackals since their inception in 1998... The only member of the organization in uniform for each of the team’s first 12 seasons... Sports four championship rings... Only travels on select road trips... Prior to his time with the Jackals, both played and coached at Ramapo College... Born in Cuba... Name is pronounced on-ee RAY-mos.
STARTING LINEUP BREAKDOWN STARTING LINEUP BY BATTING ORDER STARTING LINEUP BY POSITION Player
C
Bergeron
1B
2B
3B
SS
LF
CF
DH
1
Consolmagno
1
Clark
7
2
Davis DeJesus
7 3
2
Nunez
6
5
6
7
8
5
Davis
5
1
5 8
2
1
Grose
1
3
2
Knazek
3
6
1
Newton
4
Reyes 7
9
2
1
Nunez 1
1
4 2
6
11
Riggans
Butler Clark
11
Reyes
3
DeJesus
Grose Newton
2
1
2
11 7
1
Consolmagno
2
Knazek
Player Bergeron
2
Butler
Rosa
RF
Riggans Rosa
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1
3
1
5
7 1
11 11 8 1
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ERRORS BY POSITION LEFT FIELD Player E no errors
CENTER FIELD Player E no errors
SHORTSTOP Player E DeJesus 3
PLAYER OF THE WEEK
May 31 Shawn Riggans (4 games - .533 (8-for-15), 2 2B, 2 HR, 7 RBIs, 5 runs)
RIGHT FIELD Player E no errors
SECOND BASE Player E Reyes 1
THIRD BASE Player E Nunez 2
FIRST BASE Player E Rosa 1 CATCHER Player E no errors
JACKALS 2010 STARTING ROTATION
TOTAL AVG. RUNS TEAM QUALITY PITCHER GS IP NJ RUNS PER START RECORD STARTS Chris Allen 2 12.1 5 2.5 1-1 1 Nick Asselin 2 12 6 3 1-1 1 Dan Griffin 2 9.1 11 5.5 1-1 0 Ryan Lobban 2 10 11 5.5 0-2 0 Isaac Pavlik 1 5 7 7 1-0 0 A.J. Wideman 2 10.2 6 3 1-1 0 TEAM TOTALS 11 59.1 46 4.2 5-6 2
2010 CATCHER INFORMATION CATCHER Scott Knazek Jordan Newton Jovan Rosa
PB 3 3 1
CS 6 1 0
SB 13 0 1
ATT 19 1 1
CS% 31.5% 100% 0%
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.
JACKALS 2010 INJURY REPORT (thru games on 6/6) PLAYER Jovan Rosa Quentin Davis Jacob Butler Jordan Newton
INJURY Lower body injury Oblique strain Pinched nerve in neck Tendonitis in right shoulder
DATE ON DL/IL DATE OFF DL/IL 6/4 6/1 5/26 6/5 5/24 6/2
GAMES MISSED 3 6 9 5
JACKALS 2010 RELIEF PITCHER INFORMATION Number of Appearances
First Batter Out/Faced
Longest Outing
Inherited Runners (IR)
IR Scored
Saves
Blown Saves
L. Fernandez
4
3-4
2.1
3
1
0
0
Dan Griffin
1
1-1
1
0
0
0
0
Romas Hicks
5
3-5
1
0
0
5
0
Seth Overbey
4
1-4
1.1
6
2
0
0
Isaac Pavlik
4
1-4
2
2
1
0
0
Mike Pontius
5
4-5
2
4
0
0
1
E. Rodriguez
4
2-4
1.1
7
0
0
0
Pitcher
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New jersey jackals 2010 roster - Updated 6/7/10 No. Pitchers 7 Isaac Pavlik 12 Jairo Mendez 14 Dan Griffin 16 Luis Fernandez 17 Nick Asselin 23 Ryan Lobban 27 A.J. Wideman 30 Mike Pontius 31 Edward Rodriguez 32 Chris Allen 40 Romas Hicks
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No. Catchers 21 Scott Knazek 24 Jordan Newton
T L R R L R L L R R R R
Resides Ramsey, NJ Kearny, NJ Voorheesville, NY Union, NJ Bedford, NH Ramsey, NJ Mississauga, ON Wentzville, MO Paterson, NJ DuBoistown, PA Loganville, GA
Status VETERAN ROOKIE LS-4 ROOKIE ROOKIE LS-2 LS-4 LS-1 LS-4 LS-1 ROOKIE
B T HT WT Birth Age Previous Club R R 6’1 215 11/4/84 25 St. Paul Saints R R 5’11 195 8/29/85 24 Lakeland Flying Tigers
Resides Lakewood, NJ Hodgenville, KY
Status LS-2 LS-4
No. Infielders 2 Shawn Riggans 4 Argenis Reyes 10 Abraham Nunez 15 Mike DeJesus 25 Jovan Rosa 55 Jabe Bergeron
B R S S L R R
T R R R R R R
HT 6’1 5’10 5’10 5’10 6’3 6’3
WT 200 180 195 185 225 245
Birth 7/25/80 9/25/82 3/16/76 7/16/83 10/26/87 12/19/81
Age 29 27 34 26 22 28
Previous Club Buffalo Bisons New York Mets Reno Aces New Jersey Jackals Peoria Chiefs American Def. of NH
Resides Fort Lauderdale, FL Jersey City, NJ Santo Domingo, DR Manalapan, NJ East Hartford, CT Chesterfield, NH
Status VETERAN VETERAN VETERAN LS-3 LS-2 LS-5
No. Outfielders 5 Mike Consolmagno 6 Kevin Clark 9 Jeff Grose 22 Quentin Davis 26 Jacob Butler
B L L L L R
T L L L R R
HT 5’9 6’0 5’11 5’10 6’2
WT 170 200 190 180 220
Birth 11/3/86 12/10/85 7/14/84 3/7/83 2/9/83
Age 23 24 25 27 27
Previous Club Univ. of South Florida Tri-City Dust Devils Kalamazoo Kings New Jersey Jackals St. Paul Saints
Resides Staten Island, NY Siffner, FL Iselin, NJ Darlington, SC Yelm, WA
Status ROOKIE LS-3 LS-2 LS-3 LS-3
COACHING STAFF 44 18 19 7 1
Joe Calfapietra Jon Cahill Eddie Gerald Isaac Pavlik Ani Ramos Eric Wamsley
HT 5’8 6’0 6’7 5’10 6’1 6’3 5’10 6’2 6’4 6’4 6’0
WT 165 195 250 180 200 185 190 235 200 225 215
Manager Third Base Coach Hitting Coach Pitching Coach Coach Athletic Trainer
Birth 5/19/80 7/9/84 9/29/84 9/15/86 1/19/85 6/7/84 6/8/85 10/26/87 10/6/84 12/4/84 1/9/84
Age 30 25 25 23 25 26 25 22 25 25 26
Previous Club New Jersey Jackals Montclair State Univ. Connecticut Defenders Newark Bears New Jersey Jackals Worcester Tornadoes New Jersey Jackals Arizona League Indians Southern Maryland Quebec Capitales New Jersey Jackals
PRONUNCIATION GUIDE Nick Asselin Joe Calfapietra Mike Consolmagno Mike DeJesus Jeff Grose Scott Knazek Ryan Lobban Jairo Mendez Abraham Nunez Ani Ramos Argenis Reyes Jovan Rosa Eric Wamsley
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JACKALS MANAGER JOE CALFAPIETRA
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JOE CALFAPIETRA
CALFAPIETRA’S PROFESSIONAL COACHING RESUME
MANAGER - EIGHTH SEASON
MANAGERIAL CAREER
The longest-tenured manager in the Can-Am League, 2010 marks Joe Calfapietra’s eighth season at the Jackals’ helm. In 2009, Calfapietra was named the Can-Am League Manager of the Year after guiding the Jackals to the league’s first-half title and a playoff appearance. He also garnered Manager of the Year honors in 2004 when he led the Jackals to a Northeast League championship. Calfapietra, 39, began his coaching career with the Northern League’s Duluth-Superior Dukes in 1994 before spending the 1995 and 1996 seasons with the Aberdeen Pheasants of the Prairie League. In 1997, Calfapietra joined manager Ed Ott’s coaching staff with the Allentown Ambassadors as Director of Baseball Operations. Calfapietra was named the Ambassadors manager in 2000 at the age of 29, making him the youngest manager in Northern League history. After posting an 85-90 managerial record in two seasons with the Ambassadors, Calfapietra left Allentown after five years to guide the expansion Gary SouthShore RailCats in their inaugural season in 2002. Calfapietra led Gary, which played its entire schedule on the road while waiting for its ballpark to be constructed, to a 35-55 team record and was named the Northern League Manager of the Year. Calfapietra joined the Jackals in 2003 and earned his second Manager of the Year award in 2004 when he guided New Jersey past the North Shore Spirit for the Northeast League title. The Royersford, PA native played at Eastern College in Saint Davids, PA, where he was a two-time Division III All-American selection at first base. When he was not drafted out of college, Calfapietra turned to coaching and earned his Master’s Degree in Education. He has spent time collegiately as an assistant coach at Eastern College, a volunteer assistant at St. Joseph’s University, and as the hitting coach and recruiting coordinator at Villanova University.
2009 2008 2007 2006 2005 2004 2003 2002 2001 2000
New Jersey Jackals New Jersey Jackals New Jersey Jackals New Jersey Jackals New Jersey Jackals New Jersey Jackals New Jersey Jackals Gary SouthShore Railcats Allentown Ambassadors Allentown Ambassadors
55-39* 43-51 49-44 43-48 48-44 54-39* 52-37 35-55* 43-47 42-43
COACHING CAREER 1999 1998 1997 1996 1995 1994
Allentown Ambassadors Allentown Ambassadors Allentown Ambassadors Aberdeen Pheasants Aberdeen Pheasants Duluth-Superior Dukes
* indicates Manager of the Year honors
QUICK FACTS: JOE CALFAPIETRA • •
RECORD W/ NEW JERSEY: 344-302 (entering 2010) CAREER MANAGERIAL RECORD: 464-447 (entering 2010)
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Last name is pronounced cal-fuh-pee-A-tra Is the only Can-Am League manager to never play professionally. Was inducted into the Gary SouthShore Railcats Hall of Fame in 2009. Spent three years on the staff of former Jackals hitting coach and current Sussex Skyhawks manager Ed Ott when Ott was the manager in Allentown.
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JACKALS’ MANAGERIAL RECORDS (ENTERING 2010) Regular Season 1. 2. 3.
Kash Beauchamp George Tsamis Joe Calfapietra Post-Season 1. Kash Beauchamp 2. George Tsamis 2. Joe Calfapietra
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129-124 .510 107-72 .597 344-302 .533
1998-1999 2001-2002 2003-2009
8-3 (one championship) 18-8 (two championships) 9-12 (one championship)
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SHAWN RIGGANS
INF
R/R
6’1”/200
29 Years Old
10th Season (1st w/ Jackals)
Born: 7/25/1980 in Fort Lauderdale, FL Current Series: N/A Resides: Fort Lauderdale, FL Last Series vs Brockton: 2-for-8, RBI, run, 3 Ks Drafted: 2000, 24th round, Tampa Bay Devil Rays College: Indian River (Fla.) CC
2010 w/ Binghamton Mets: 2 games, .400 avg (2-for-5), 0 HR, 2 RBIs, 0-0 SB 2010 w/ Buffalo Bisons (AAA): 2 games, .200 avg (1-for-5), 0 HR, 0 RBIs, 0-0 SB • Picked up his first hit vs a left-handed pitcher on Friday 6/4, snapping an 0-9 string against southpaws to begin the season. • Was named the Can-Am League Player of the Week on May 31 after going 8-for-15 (.533) with two home runs, two doubles, and seven RBIs over the first four games of the season at Sussex. Followed it up by going 0-for-7 with five strikeouts in the next series at Pittsfield. • Was released by the New York Mets on 5/11/10. Was 3-for-10 with two RBIs in four games, two with the Triple-A Buffalo Bisons and two with the Double-A Binghamton Mets. • Played ball at St. Thomas Aquinas High School (Fla.) where he did not start one game. • In 2009, Was limited to just 26 minor league games and seven major league games because of right shoulder tendinitis. Spent time with four teams. • Saw his first major league action as a September 2006 callup with Tampa Bay and has seen time in the majors each of the past four seasons. Is a career .202 hitter with seven home runs in 64 major league games from 2006-09. • Underwent season-ending right knee surgery on 9/10/08 to help clean up a staph infection. • Made his first career opening day roster in 2008 and caught 10 of the 16 games missed by Rays’ starting catcher Dioner Navarro in April after Navarro injured his right hand in a game at Yankee Stadium on April 4. Riggans pinch hit for Navarro in that contest, delivering a bases-clearing double with the bases loaded. Riggans started the Rays’ home opener on April 8 and belted his first career home run off Baltimore’s Eric Bedard. • In 2007, Riggans batted .316 (12-for-38) with five doubles and five RBIs in 17 spring training games, earning the Al Lopez Award for the Rays best rookie in spring camp. • Was a Triple-A International League Mid-Season All-Star in 2006 with the Durham Bulls. That season his .293 average ranked ninth in the IL. He was also rated the best defensive catcher in the International League and the Rays’ organization by Baseball America’s Best Tools Survey. • Underwent “Tommy John” surgery on 7/9/01.
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ARGENIS REYES
INF
S/R
5’10”/180
27 Years Old
8th Season (1st w/ Jackals)
Born: 9/25/1982 in Santiago, Dominican Republic Current Series: N/A Resides: Jersey City, NJ Last Series vs Brockton: 4-for-18, 2 2B, RBI, 4 runs Drafted: not drafted College: N/A
2009 w/ New York Mets (MLB): 9 games, .118 avg, 0 HR, 0 RBIs, 1-1 Sb 2009 w/ Buffalo Bisons (AAA): 101 games, .282 avg, 3 HR, 31 RBIs, 10-13 SB • Went 2-for-17 at the plate in nine games over two stints with the New York Mets in 2009, with both hits coming from as a left-handed batter. • Spent majority of 2009 season (101 games) with Triple-A Buffalo Bisons, batting .282. Hit .306 (56-for-183) in 51 home games to win the Jimmy Griffin Hometown Hero Award, honoring the player who performs the best in home games in front of Buffalo’s fans. Hit in the clutch, averaging .322 (19-for-59) with runners on base and two outs and .308 (12-for-39) with runners in scoring position and two outs for Buffalo. • Missed 15 games in 2009 on the disabled list from 5/30-6/15 with a groin contusion. • Following the ‘09 season, played for the Leones del Escogido of the Dominican Winter League, where he was teammates with Abraham Nunez. Former Jackals’ OF Alex Fernandez was also a teammate. Former Jackal Timo Perez lead the league in batting (.356). • Saw first major league action in 2008 with the Mets, batting .218 in 49 games. • Sports a career .205 batting average in 58 major league games. • Originally signed as an undrafted free agent by the Cleveland Indians in 2001.
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MIKE CONSOLMAGNO
OF
L/L
5’9”/170
24 Years Old
1st Season (1st w/ Jackals)
Born: 11/3/1986 in Staten Island, NY Current Series: N/A Resides: Staten Island, NY Last Series vs Brockton: 0-for-2, BB Drafted: not drafted College: University of South Florida 2009 w/ University of South Florida (NCAA D I): 46 games, .290 avg, 0 HR, 16 RBIs, 14-18 SB • Collected his first professional hit on 5/2 at Pittsfield in game one of a doubleheader, reaching on an infield single after pinch hitting for Shawn Riggans in the seventh inning with Shannon Sprouse on the mound. He then stole second base. • Joins the Jackals for his first professional season after finishing his career at the University of South Florida last spring. • In four seasons at South Florida, Mike batted .272 and walked (105) more than he struck out (91). Did not hit a home run in 389 career at-bats. Posted 11 multi-hit games as a redshirt senior in 2009. Took a redshirt as a freshman in 2005. • Older sister, Diana, just completed her fourth season an assistant softball coach at Rutgers. Diana was a four-year captain at Wisconsin. • Younger brother, Francis, was a running back at the University of Delaware and Bridgewater State College.
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KEVIN CLARK
OF
L/L
6’0”/200
24 Years Old
5st Season (1st w/ Jackals)
Born: 12/10/1985 in Tampa, FL Current Series: N/A Resides: Siffner, FL Last Series vs Brockton: 3-for-17, RBI, 2 runs Drafted: 2006, sixth round (Colorado Rockies) College: Manatee (Fla.) Junior College
2009 w/ Modesto Nuts (A): 12 games, .241 avg, 0 HR, 4 RBIs, 1-1 SB 2009 w/ Tri-City Dust Devils (A-): 59 games, .260 avg, 5 HR, 28 RBIs, 19-23 SB • Hit two solo home runs in game one of a doubleheader on 6/2 at Pittsfield. Finished the contest 3-for-4 with a double and three runs scored. • Signed with the Jackals on May 19. • Began the 2009 season with the Single-A Modesto nuts (4/11-4-26) before finishing the season with the Short-A Tri-City Dust Devils (6/22-9/06). Finished second in the Short-A Northwest League with 19 stolen bases for Tri-City. • In 2007 with the Single-A Asheville Tourists, hit a career-high 17 home runs and swiped a career-best 22 bases. His 76 RBIs for Asheville ranked 11th in the South Atlantic League.
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JEFF GROSE
OF
L/L
5’11”/190
25 Years Old
4th Season (1st w/ Jackals)
Born: 7/14/1984 Current Series: N/A Resides: Iselin, NJ Last Series vs Brockton: 3-for-11, RBI, Run Drafted: not drafted College: Rutgers University
2009 w/ Kalamazoo Kings (IND): 33 games, .294 avg, 1 HR, 16 RBIs, 5-8 SB • Laced the game-winning single in the bottom of the ninth inning in New Jersey’s lone exhibition contest on 5/22 vs Sussex. • Acquired by the Jackals from the Frontier League’s Kalamazoo Kings on 3/31/10 in exchange for future considerations. • Missed majority of 2009 season with a thumb injury. Did not commit an error in 32 games in the outfield after committing seven errors each of his first two seasons • Spent first three professional seasons with the Kalamazoo Kings of the independent Frontier League playing for manager Fran Riordan, who spent the 2003 season with the North Shore Spirit in the Northeast League. • In 2008, finished fifth in Frontier League walks (63) and fourth in triples (5). • Starred at Rutgers University from 2003-2006. Ranks among Scarlet Knights’ career leaders in at bats (4th - 714), hits (4th - 229), walks (6th - 115), triples (8th - 10), and total bases (10th - 301). Was an All-Big East selection in 2005 and 2006. • Played high school baseball at John F. Kennedy Memorial High School in Iselin, NJ.
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ABRAHAM NUNEZ
INF
S/R
5’11”/200
34 Years Old
15th Season (1st w/ Jackals)
Born: 3/16/1976 in Santo Domingo, DR Current Series: N/A Resides: Santo Domingo, DR Last Series vs Brockton: 5-for-12, 2B, 5 BB, 2 runs, RBI, SB Drafted: not drafted College: N/A 2009 w/ Reno Aces (AAA): 84 games, .249 avg, 2 HR, 32 RBIs, 4-7 SB • Has spent parts of 12 seasons in the majors with four different teams, most recently with the New York Mets in 2008 (.242 career MLB average) • • • • • • •
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Walked more times (48) than he struck out (40) for the Triple-A Reno Aces in the Arizona Diamondbacks system in 2009. Five years at Triple-A level. Has appeared in more MLB games (1,030) than minor league games (711) entering 2010 season. Best Major League season came in 2005 when he hit .285 with 5 HRs and 44 RBIs in 139 games with St. Louis Cardinals while filling in for 3B Scott Rolen following Rolen’s collision with Dodgers’ 1B Hee Seop Choi on 5/10/05. Rolen needed left shoulder surgery. First MLB hit was a two-run triple off Dodgers’ Dennys Reyes on 8/27/97. First career HR came off Phillies’ Mark Portugal at Veterans Stadium on 9/12/98. Signed as nondrafted free agent by Toronto Blue Jays on 5/5/94 and made Major League debut on 8/27/97 with Pittsburgh Pirates. Has played over 250 Major League games at third base, second base, and shortstop. Was a New York-Penn League All-Star shortstop in 1996 with St. Catherines Stompers, when he was second in the league with 37 stolen bases. The Pittsfield Mets were also part of the New York-Penn League that season.
MIKE DEJESUS
SS
Born: 7/16/1983 in Staten Island, NJ Resides: Manalapan, NJ Drafted: not drafted
L/R
5’10”/185
26 Years Old
6th Season (2nd w/ Jackals)
Current Series: N/A Last Series vs Brockton: 3-for-15, 2B, RBI, run College: Coastal Carolina University
2009 with New Jersey Jackals: .297 avg, 5 HR, 66 RBIs, 46 BB, 42 K, 3-5 SB, 21 Errors • Finished 2009 5th Can-Am League walks (46); 5th RBI (66). Hit two of five home runs in game on 6/22 at Quebec, his first game batting third. Entering season had only played six career games at shortstop. • 4th in Florida State League with 78 walks and was 2nd toughest in league to strike out (1/9.77) in 2007. 4th in Pioneer League with 40 walks in 2005. • Is the younger brother of Kansas City Royals outfielder David DeJesus. • Began college career at East Carolina University before playing final two seasons at Coastal Carolina University. • Four-year baseball letterman at New Jersey’s Manalapan High School, where he set the school record for batting average as a soph. when he hit .522.
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SCOTT KNAZEK
C
R/R
6’1”/215
25 Years Old
5th Season (1st w/ Jackals)
Born: 11/4/1984 in New London, CT Current Series: N/A Resides: Lakewood, NJ Last Series vs Brockton: 3-for-9, 2B, run Drafted: 2006, 15th round (LA Angels of Anaheim) College: Rider University
2009 w/ St. Paul Saints (IND): 75 games, .245 avg, 1 HR, 35 RBIs, 0-1 SB • Was on New Jersey’s 2009 preseason roster before being traded to the St. Paul Saints (American Association) for a player to be named later on 5/24/09. Was reacquired from St. Paul on 2/16/10 to complete the previous trade. • Spent entire season with St. Paul Saints and was Saints’ primary catcher, committing eight errors in 75 games behind the plate. Had six passed balls and threw out 22 of 94 attempted base stealers (23.4%) • Spent first two professional seasons (2006 and 2007) in the Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim system, playing with four different teams. • Played one game at first base for the Newark Bears in 2008, marking his only appearance at a position other than catcher. • Graduated from Pemberton Twp. (NJ) High School.
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QUENTIN DAVIS
OF
L/R
5’10”/180
27 Years Old
6th Season (2nd w/ Jackals)
Born: 3/7/1983 in Darlington, SC Current Series: N/A Resides: Darlington, SC Last Series vs Brockton: DNP (injured) Drafted: 2005, 13th round (Atlanta Braves) College: Francis Marion University 2009 w/ New Jersey Jackals 39 games, .344 avg, 1 HR, 16 RBIs, 11-15 SB • • • • • • •
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Was placed on the disabled list on 6/2 with an oblique strain. Spent first four and a half professional seasons in Atlanta Braves system Began 2009 season with Advanced-A Myrtle Beach, but signed with Jackals on 6/22 after being released by Atlanta Braves. .344 batting average with Jackals in 2009 was highest on team of any player with more than 60 at-bats. Would have led the Can-Am League in batting if he had enough at-bats to qualify. Also stole 11 bases in 15 attempts. Began Jackals’ career with nine hits in first 13 at-bats before injuring hamstring. Battled hamstring problems for remainder of season. Led Carolina League with 11 triples for Myrtle Beach in 2007, but did not hit a triple in 199 at-bats for Double-A Mississippi Braves in 2008. Division II Francis Marion University, where Davis was an all-conference OF as a senior, is located 10 miles from his hometown of Darlington, SC.
JORDAN NEWTON
C
R/R
5’11”/195
24 Years Old
5th Season (1st w/ Jackals)
Born: 8/29/1985 in Elizabethtown, Kentucky Current Series: N/A Resides: Hodgenville, KY Last Series vs Brockton 8-for-16, 2 2B, 3B, 7 RBIs, 2 runs Drafted: 2006, sixth round (Detroit Tigers) College: Western Kentucky University
2009 w/ West Michigan Whitecaps (A): 11 games, .386 avg, 3 HR, 9 RBIs, 0-0 SB 2009 w/ Lakeland Flying Tigers (A+): 75 games, .263 avg, 8 HR, 29 RBIs, 9-13 SB • Began the 2010 season on the inactive list due to tendonitis in his right shoulder, which limited him during the preseason. Missed five games before returning to the lineup for New Jersey’s doubleheader at Pittsfield on June 2 (went 1-for-2 with a double and a walk in game one). • Began 2009 season with Single-A West Michigan Whitecaps. Was promoted to Advanced-A Lakeland Flying Tigers three weeks after season began. With Lakeland, hit 108 points higher at home (.316) than on the road (.208) over 75 games (266 at-bats). • Converted to an outfielder for the 2008 season (56 games in the outfield, 21 at catcher) before moving back behind the plate in 2009 (0 games in the outfield). • Fourth in Single-A Midwest League with 10 triples in 2008 for the West Michigan Whitecaps. • Played four seasons at Western Kentucky University, where his 11 career triples rank tied for fourth on the Hilltoppers’ career list. Also ranks eighth in career home runs (32), seventh in RBIs (144) and fifth in walks (100).
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JOVAN ROSA
INF/C
R/R
6’3”/225
22 Years Old
4th Season (1st w/ Jackals)
Born: 10/26/1987 in Santurce, Puerto Rico Current Series: N/A Resides: East Hartford, CT Last Series vs Brockton: 1-for-2 Drafted: 2006, 22nd round (Chicago Cubs) College: Lake City (Fla.) Community College 2010 w/ Peoria Chiefs (A): 10 games, .103 avg (4-for-39), 0 HR, 2 RBIs, 0-0 SB • Began 2010 season with the Single-A Peoria Chiefs. Was released by Chicago Cubs on 4/27/10 after batting .105 (4-for-39) with a double and two RBIs in 10 games. With Peoria, Rosa hit in the middle of the order and was the team’s opening day catcher. Did not commit any errors. • In 2009, Played 69 games for the Advanced-A Daytona Cubs before finishing the season with the Single-A Peoria Chiefs. Hit .301 in his second career stint with Peoria after batting .220 with Daytona. • Was a 2008 Midwest League Mid-Season All-Star with the Peoria Chiefs as a 20-year-old. Led the league with 43 doubles, finished second with 54 extrabase hits, fourth with 81 RBIs, fifth with 141 hits, and eighth with a .293 average. • In 2007, finished second in batting (.340) in the Rookie-Level Arizona League.
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JACOB BUTLER
OF/1B
R/R
6’2”/220
27 Years Old
6th Season (1st w/ Jackals)
Born: 2/9/1983 in Olympia, WA Current Series: N/A Resides: Yelm, WA Last Series vs Brockton: 4-for-8, HR, 2B, 3 runs, 3 RBIs Drafted: 2005, eighth round (Toronto Blue Jays) College: University of Nevada 2009 w/ St. Paul Saints (IND): 95 games, .263 avg, 16 HR, 63 RBIs, 0-0 SB • • • • • • • •
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Began 2010 season on the IL after suffering an injury in the batting cage on 5/25. Returned to the lineup on 6/5 vs Brockton after missing 9 games. Acquired by the Jackals from the St. Paul Saints on 4/16/10 in exchange for a player to be named later. Spent entire 2009 season with St. Paul Saints. Finished third in American Association with 16 home runs. Hit 59 points higher at home (.292) than on the road (.233). 11 of 16 home runs came at home. Has finished in top three in home runs in his respective league in three of his first five professional seasons. Led the Advanced-A Florida State League with 23 home runs in 2007 with the Dunedin Blue Jays. Also finished third in league with 85 RBIs and 80 runs. Named Florida State League post season All-Star. In 2005, was second in the Rookie-Level Appalachian League with 14 home runs. Finished second with 52 RBIs, second with a .590 slugging percentage, second with 31 extra-base hits, and fourth with 31 walks for Pulaski Blue Jays. Named Appalachian League post season All-Star. Played 55 games at first base for the Double-A New Hampshire Fisher Cats in 2008, marking the first time he had played a position other than outfield. Spent four games at first base in 2009 with the St. Paul Saints. Finished college career at University of Nevada tied for third on school’s all-time home runs list with 39. Hit 16 home runs as a senior.
JABE BERGERON
1B
R/R
6’3”/245
28 Years Old
7th Season (1st w/ Jackals)
Born: 12/19/81 in Keene, NH Current Series: N/A Resides: Chesterfield, NH Last Series vs Brockton: 3-for-8, 3 2B, 2 runs, RBI Drafted: not drafted College: Williams College 2009 w/ American Defenders of New Hampshire (IND): 72 games, .276 avg, 9 HR, 44 RBIs, 0-1 SB • • • • •
Signed with the Jackals on 6/5/10. Went to spring training with the Brockton Rox but was released on 5/24. Is playing for his seventh different Can-Am League team (Elmira, Nashua, Worcester, Sussex, Ottawa, and New Hampshire). With the Ottawa Rapidz in 2008, set career highs batting .354 with 13 home runs and 69 RBIs. Played 2004 season in the Mets’ system with the Brooklyn Cyclones, Capital City Bombers, and Kingsport Mets. Played four games for Brooklyn in 2005 before being released and joining the now-defunct Elmira Pioneers in the Can-Am League. Signed as nondrafted free agent by Mets on 6/16/04.
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ISAAC PAVLIK
LHP
R/L
5’8”/165
30 Years Old
9th Season (6th w/ Jackals)
Born: 5/10/1980 in Belleville, NJ Resides: Ramsey, NJ Drafted: 2002, 10th round (Colorado Rockies)
Last Appearance: Sun. 6/6 vs Brockton - W, 5 IP, 4 H, 0 R, 0 ER, 2 BB, 3 K Career High K’s: 12 (6/15/07 vs Can-Am Grays w/ New Jersey) College: Seton Hall University PAVLIK’S MILESTONES
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6’7”/250
2009 w/ New Jersey Jackals: 18 starts, 6-6, 3.66 ERA, 103 hits, 110.2 IP, 17 BB, 75 K, .245 opp. avg. THRU GAMES ON 6/7 • Made first start this season on 6/6 vs Brockton after four relief appearances. Earned the win, CAREER WINS - JACKALS FRANCHISE HISTORY allowing four hits in five shutout innings. 1. Joel Bennett................. 59 (2001-2007) • Two shutout innings at Sussex on 5/27/10 marked first relief appearance since 8/25/08. 2. Aaron Myers................ 37 (2002-2006) • Finished 2009 5th in Can-Am League strikeouts (75); 3rd shutouts (1); 9th ERA (3.66); 2nd com3. Isaac Pavlik.................36 (2005-present) plete games (3)... Led team with 18 starts. INNINGS PITCHED - CAN-AM LEAGUE HISTORY • Longest-tenured player on New Jersey roster. Is New Jersey’s leader in career games pitched. 1. Isaac Pavlik.................544.2 NJ • Had pitched at least five innings in 33 straight starts before leaving with an injury in first inning 2. John Kelly.................... 543.2 WOR vs Quebec on 7/24/09. The streak began in 2007. 3. Michel Simard............. 518.0 QUE • Is 0-18 at the plate in his professional career after popping out on 7/3/09 at Worcester in only at-bat of season. STRIKEOUTS - CAN-AM LEAGUE HISTORY • In 2008, pitched at least five innings in each of his 20 starts and tied Jackals single-season record 1. John Kelly.................... 489 WOR with 20 starts... 3rd in Can-Am League innings pitched (135.2), 3rd in games started (20), and 2. Isaac Pavlik.................421 NJ 8th in ERA (3.65) Note: Both Kelly and Simard are currently active • Began 2006 season with New Jersey, but had contract purchased by Chicago Cubs where he finished the season at Double-A West Tennessee, going 2-1 with a 3.29 ERA in 10 games (6 starts) for the Diamond Jaxx. • Joined Jackals in 2005 and finished 2nd in Can-Am League with 102 strikeouts and third with 3.02 ERA.
DAN GRIFFIN
RHP
R/R
Born: 9/29/1984 in Albany, NY Resides: Voorheesville, NY Drafted: 2005, 5th Round (San Francisco Giants)
25 Years Old
6th Season (1st w/ Jackals)
Last Appearance: Sun. 6/6 vs Brockton - 1 IP, 0 H, 0 R, 0 ER, 0 BB, 1 K Career High K’s: 11 (7/30/05 vs Spokane w/ Salem-Keizer) College: Niagara University
2009 w/ Connecticut Defenders (AA): 46 appearances (1 start), 8-7, 5.42 ERA, 85 hits, 73 innings, 23 BB, 88 K, .287 opp. avg. • Allowed eight runs (six earned) with three wild pitches but received a no decision in first start of 2010 on 5/28 at Sussex (10-9 Jackals win). • Drafted by the San Francisco Giants in the fifth round of the 2005 draft after his sophomore season at Niagara (NY) University. • Spent the entire 2009 season with Double-A Connecticut Defenders. Lone start on 5/17 raised his ERA from 5.50 to 7.85. • In 2008, made the jump from Single-A straight to Triple-A when he made one appearance for the Fresno Grizzlies. • Two-time Single-A South Atlantic League Pitcher of the Week (7/2/07 and 6/25/06) with the Augusta GreenJackets. • As a sophomore at Niagara in 2005, led the nation in strikeout ratio (13.79 batters/nine innings). Fanned 120 batters in 78.1 innings while going 6-4 with a 4.37 ERA. As a freshman at Niagara in 2004, went 1-7 with a 9.26 ERA in 12 games (nine starts).
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LUIS FERNANDEZ
LHP
R/L
Born: 9/15/1986 Resides: Union, NJ Drafted: not drafted
5’10”/180
23 Years Old
1st Season (1st w/ Jackals)
Last Appearance: Sun. 6/6 vs Brockton - 1 IP, 4 H, 5 R, 5 ER, 2 BB, 0 K Career High K’s: 3 (5/28/10 at Sussex w/ New Jersey) College: Seton Hall
2010 w/ Newark Bears (IND): 3 appearances (1 start), 0-0, 27.00 ERA, 5 hits, 2.1 IP, 5 BB, 2 K, .417 opp. avg. • Notched first career win on 5/28/10 at Sussex in Jackals’ second game of the season. Tossed two scoreless innings of one-hit relief in 10-9 victory. • Began the 2010 season with the Atlantic League’s Newark Bears. Was released on 5/4. • Is a 2008 graduate of Seton Hall University. His 74 appearances rank fourth in Pirates’ history (Isaac Pavlik tops the list with 84). • In 74 appearances (four starts) at Seton Hall, Luis went 4-10 with a 4.26 ERA. He posted a sub-four ERA each of his final three years with the Pirates. • Played high school baseball at Seton Hall Prep. Fernandez’s junior year, Seton Hall Prep was ranked fourth in the nation and first in New Jersey. • Father, Luis Sr., also played baseball at Seton Hall University. Younger brother, George, a right-hander, also pitched at Seton Hall.
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NICK ASSELIN
RHP
R/R
6’1”/200
25 Years Old
3rd Season (2nd w/ Jackals)
Born: 1/19/1985 in Bedford, NH Resides: Bedford, NH Drafted: not drafted
Last Appearance: Thu. 6/3 vs Brockton - W, 7 IP, 4 H, 0 R, 0 ER, 1 BB, 6 K Career High K’s: 8 (8/19/09 vs Sussex w/ New Hampshire) College: Boston College
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6’3”/185
2009 w/ New Jersey Jackals & American Defenders of New Hampshire (IND): 19 starts, 10-6, 4.04 ERA, 128 hits, 118 IP, 32 BB, 44 K, .275 opp. avg. • In 2009, led the Can-Am League with 10 wins. Fourth in the league with 118 innings pitched and second with 19 starts. Made three regular season starts with New Jersey after late-August trade from American Defenders of New Hampshire. Did not appear in Jackals’ playoff series vs Worcester. • Was initially acquired by New Jersey on 8/20/09 from American Defenders of New Hampshire along with OF Jerod Edmondson in exchange for LHP Dave Qualben, cash, and a player to be named later (OF Billy Kovatch). Was sent back to New Hampshire following the season and then reacquired by New Jersey on 4/1/10 in exchange for Qualben, LHP Giuseppe Granitto, and a player to be named later. • Began his professional career in 2008 when he was signed by the New York Yankees as an undrafted free agent. Began 2008 season, his only in affiliated baseball, with the GCL Yankees. Pitched one game for the Single-A Charleston River Dogs before settling in with Short-A Staten Island Yankees. Started just one game during season. • Entering 2010, has never committed an error. • Spent entire five-year college career at Boston College. Made just five appearances in 2007 before suffering season-ending injury and gaining fifth year of eligibility. • Asselin’s catcher at Boston College during the 2007 and 2008 seasons was Tony Sanchez, the fourth overall pick in the 2009 draft by the Pittsburgh Pirates. • New Hampshire high school Player of the Year as a senior at Trinity High School in 2003.
RYAN LOBBAN
LHP
L/L
26 Years Old
4th Season (1st w/ Jackals)
Born: 6/7/1984 Resides: Ramsey, NJ Drafted: not drafted
Last Appearance: Fri. 6/4 vs Brockton - L, 4.2 IP, 8 H, 6 R, 6 ER, 4 BB, 5 K Career High K’s: 8 (2x, most recently 8/25/09 vs Sussex w/ Worcester) College: William Paterson University
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5’10”/190
2009 w/ Worcester Tornadoes (IND): 20 appearances (19 starts), 10-7, 3.56 ERA, 132 hits, 121.1 IP, 31 BB, 74 K, .277 opp. avg. • Began the 2010 season with the Somerset Patriots of the Atlantic League. Was released by Somerset on 4/19/10 and signed with the Jackals on 4/29/10. • Spent entire 2009 season with the Worcester Tornadoes. Career-high 10 wins tied him for the Can-Am League lead. Seven losses were the thirdmost in the league. Also finished third in innings pitched (121.1) and seventh in ERA (3.56). 12 home runs allowed was third-most in league. • Younger brother, Brendan, was drafted in the 45th round by the Cincinnati Reds in 2008, but elected to play at St. John’s University, where the lefthander just finished his sophomore season. • As a college freshman in 2004, went 2-2 with a 5.53 ERA in 13 games (two starts) for James Madison University. • In 2006, transferred to Division III William Paterson University, where he was named First-Team All-NJAC (New Jersey Athletic Conference) after going 3-3 with a 3.66 ERA in 12 games (eight starts) for the Pioneers. Lobban played just one season at William Paterson. • As a senior at St. Joseph Regional High School (Montvale, NJ) in 2003, set a New Jersey state record by striking out 21 batters during a 9-0 no-hitter against Montclair High School. Lobban induced a groundout from the leadoff batter before striking out 21 of the next 22 (one reached on a dropped third strike). His no-hitter came one day after teammate Bobby Ferla struck out 20 batters in a no-hitter against Clifton High School. Lobban was named The Star-Ledger 2003 High School Pitcher of the Year.
A.J. WIDEMAN
LHP
R/L
Born: Mississauga, Ontario Resides: Mississauga, Ontario Drafted: 2003, 11th round (Montreal Expos)
25 Years Old
8th Season (2nd w/ Jackals)
Last Appearance: Wed. 6/2 @ Pittsfield (G1) - W, 5.2 IP, 6 H, 1 R, 1 ER, 1 BB, 5 K Career High K’s: 9 (7/5/05 vs Dayton w/ Lansing) College: drafted out of high school
2009 w/ New Jersey Jackals: 18 starts, 10-1, 2.51 ERA, 90 hits, 114.2 IP, 18 BB, 81 K, .214 opp. avg. • Was New Jersey’s opening-day starter on 5/27/10 at Sussex. Took the loss , allowing four runs (three earned) on six hits in five innings. • Canadian left-hander was drafted out of high school by the Montreal Expos in the 11th round in 2003. • Named Can-Am League All-Star left-handed pitcher after led the Can-Am League in wins (10-1) and ERA (2.51) and finishing second with 81 strikeouts. • Can-Am League Pitcher of the Month for June and July in 2009. • Lost a perfect game with one out in the bottom of the eighth inning on 6/23/09 at Quebec. • Was traded from the Washington Nationals to the Toronto Blue Jays in 2005 in exchange for outfielder Tyrell Godwin, who reached the majors with Washington later that year. • Younger brother, Jordan, is a catcher in the Cincinnati Reds system. • Second in the Midwest League in home runs allowed in 2005 (21). Second in the Florida State League in the same category in 2007 (18).
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MIKE PONTIUS
RHP
R/R
Born: 10/26/1987 in O’Fallon, MO Resides: Wentzville, MO Drafted: 2006, 43rd round (Cleveland Indians)
6’2”/235
22 Years Old
4th Season (1st w/ Jackals)
Last Appearance: Sun. 6/6 vs Brockton - 1 IP, 0 H, 0 R, 0 ER, 2 BB, 2 K Career High K’s: 4 (4/30/08 vs Greensboro w/ Lake County) College: drafted out of high school
2009 w/ Kinston Indians (A+): 2 appearances, 1-0, 2.45 ERA, 3 hits, 3.2 innings, 5 BB, 4 K, .231 opp. avg. 2009 w/ Arizona League Indians (R): 3 appearances, 0-0, 0-0, 6.00 ERA, 3 hits, 3 innings, 3 BB, 4 K, .250 opp. avg. • In 2009, pitched just five games for the Advanced-A Kinston Indians and Rookie-level Arizona League Indians. • In 2008, posted lowest batting average against (.144) of any South Atlantic League reliever. In 33 innings, allowed just 16 hits and struck out 39 batters with a 0.82 ERA. Had two stints with the Single-A Lake County Captains divided by one with the Advanced-A Kinston Indians. Began the season with the Captains by stringing together 21 1/3 shutout innings over nine relief appearances (April 3-May 4) all of them at least two innings long...twice stuck out five batters in a game in this span. Moved up to Kinston on 5/8/08. Returned to Lake County in mid-August. • Played for the Holt High School Indians before being drafted by the Cleveland Indians in the 43rd round in 2006. •
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EDWARD RODRIGUEZ
RHP
R/R
6’4”/200
25 Years Old
7th Season (1st w/ Jackals)
Born: 10/6/1984 in Esperanza, Dominican Republic Resides: Paterson, NJ Drafted: not drafted
Last Appearance: Sat. 6/5 vs Brockton - W, 1.1 IP, 0 H, 0 R, 0 ER, 0 BB, 1 K Career High K’s: 6 (8/18/07 vs Dayton w/ Lansing) College: N/A
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6’4”/205
2009 w/ Southern Maryland Blue Crabs (IND): 19 appearances (3 starts), 2-1, 2.97 ERA, 29 hits, 30.1 IP, 10 BB, 17 K, .257 opp. avg. • Spent first five professional seasons in the Toronto Blue Jays system. Was released following 2009 spring training. • Spent entire 2009 season with Atlantic League’s Southern Maryland Blue Crabs, going 2-1 with a 2.93 ERA in 19 games. In three starts, went 1-0 with a 0.82 ERA while allowing nine hits in 11 innings and striking out four without surrendering a walk. • Signed as an undrafted free agent with the Toronto Blue Jays in 2002.
CHRIS ALLEN
RHP
R/R
Born: 12/4/1984 in Williamsport, PA Resides: DuBoistown, PA Drafted: 2004, 45th round (Florida Marlins)
25 Years Old
3rd Season (1st w/ Jackals)
Last Appearance: Sat. 6/5 vs Brockton - ND, 6.2 IP, 10 H, 3 R, 3 ER, 1 BB, 0 K Career High K’s: 7 (7/20/08 vs Windy City w/ Southern Illinois) College: Florida International University
2009 w/ Quebec Capitales (IND): 16 appearances (15 starts), 5-8, 3.71 ERA, 95 hits, 94.2 IP, 26 BB, 41 K, .258 opp. avg. • Drafted by the Florida Marlins out of high school in 2004 as a catcher. Did not sign with Florida. • In 2009 with Quebec, topped the Can-Am League with two shutouts. Eight losses were the most in the league, but his 3.71 ERA was the tenth-lowest. Both of his complete games were shutouts. Posted a 1.85 ERA in four home appearances (4.35 in 12 outings on the road). Worst start of the season came on 7/24/09 vs New Jersey when Allen allowed eight earned runs and 13 hits in three innings, jumping his ERA more than a run from 2.67 to 3.68. Placed on the inactive list on 8/20/09 due to herniated disks and missed the remainder of the season. Earned a championship ring. • Younger brother, Matt, played infield at Division II Bloomsburg University through 2008 season. • At South Williamsport High School, lettered four times in baseball, three times in basketball and three times in golf. • During his rookie campaign with the Frontier League’s Southern Illinois Miners in 2008, was teammates with former Jackal Mike Scanzano. • Played two seasons at Lake-Sumter (Fla.) Community College before transferring to Clemson in 2006. Tossed a perfect inning in his only appearance for the Tigers before transferring to Florida International University for final two seasons. As a senior at FIU in 2008, went 4-4 with a 4.87 ERA in 11 starts after posting a 4-6 record with a 5.69 ERA in a team-high 16 starts as a junior in 2007.
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ROMAS HICKS
RHP
R/R
Born: 1/9/1984 in Decatur, GA Resides: Loganville, GA Drafted: 2006, 22nd round (Kansas City Royals)
6’0”/215
26 Years Old
2nd Season (2nd w/ Jackals)
Last Appearance: Sun. 6/6 vs Brockton - SV, 1 IP, 1 H, 0 R, 0 ER, 1 BB, 1 K Career High K’s: 4 (8/30/09 vs Sussex w/ New Jersey) College: Georgia State University
2009 w/ New Jersey Jackals: 28 appearances, 4-2, 1 save, 1.85 ERA, 22 hits, 39 IP, 24 BB, 57 K, .162 opp. avg. • In first professional season in 2009, posted second-lowest ERA (1.85) of any Can-Am League pitcher with more than 2.1 innings pitched (Quebec’s Derek McDaid notched a 1.51 ERA in 34 games). Over his last seven outings of the season, struck out 18 batters and walked one. Allowed more than one earned run once in 28 appearances out of the Jackals’ bullpen. • Carried ‘09 success with New Jersey into winter ball, posting a 1.07 ERA in seven games with eight strikeouts and one walk for the Seminole Country Naturals in the short-lived Florida Winter League. With Seminole County, Hicks was teammates with former Jackals Jerod Edmondson and Chris Garcia. • Was drafted by Kansas City in 2006 (22nd round), but was injured and never pitched in Royals’ system. • During the summer of 2005 with the Bourne Braves of the Cape Cod League, recorded nine saves and compiled a 1.52 ERA. • Is fifth in career innings pitched and third in career strikeouts at Georgia State University.
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Opponent W/L Score WP
5/27 at Sussex L 4-3 Jeff Icenogle (1-0) 5/28 at Sussex W 10-9 Luis Fernandez (1-0) 5/29 at Sussex L 9-5 Mike McGuire (1-0) 5/30 at Sussex L 5-4 Jared Locke (1-0) 5/31 at Pittsfield L 3-0 Matt White (1-0) 6/2 (1) at Pittsfield W 4-2 A.J. Wideman (1-1) 6/2 (2) at Pittsfield L 2-1 Chris Rollins (1-0) 6/3 Brockton W 1-0 Nick Asselin (1-1) 6/4 Brockton L 9-7 Mike Wlodarczyk (1-0) 6/5 Brockton W 5-4 Edward Rodriguez (1-1) 6/6 Brockton W 7-5 Isaac Pavlik (1-1) 6/7 OFF DAY 6/8 Pittsfield 7:05 p.m. 6/9 Pittsfield 11:05 a.m. 6/10 Pittsfield 7:05 p.m. 6/11 at Sussex 6:35 p.m. 6/12 at Sussex 2:05 p.m. 6/13 at Sussex 2:05 p.m. 6/14 OFF DAY 6/15 at Worcester 7:05 p.m. 6/16 at Worcester 7:05 p.m. 6/17 at Worcester 7:05 p.m. 6/18 Quebec 7:05 p.m. 6/19 Quebec 7:05 p.m. 6/20 Quebec 2:05 p.m. 6/21 Worcester 7:05 p.m. 6/22 Worcester 7:05 p.m. 6/23 Worcester 7:05 p.m. 6/24 at Brockton 7:05 p.m. 6/25 at Brockton 7:05 p.m. 6/26 at Brockton 6:05 p.m. 6/27 at Brockton 1:05 p.m. 6/28 OFF DAY 6/29 Sussex 7:05 p.m. 6/30 Sussex 7:05 p.m. 7/1 Sussex 7:05 p.m. 7/2 Sussex 7:05 p.m. 7/3 at Pittsfield 6:05 p.m. 7/4 at Pittsfield 6:30 p.m. 7/5 at Pittsfield 7:05 p.m. 7/6 at Pittsfield 7:05 p.m. 7/7 OFF DAY 7/8 at Quebec 7:05 p.m. 7/9 at Quebec 7:05 p.m. 7/10 at Quebec 7:05 p.m. 7/11 OFF DAY 7/12 Sussex 7:05 p.m. 7/13 Sussex 7:05 p.m. 7/14 Sussex 11:05 a.m. 7/15 Brockton 7:05 p.m. 7/16 Brockton 7:05 p.m. 7/17 Brockton 7:05 p.m.
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SV
A.J. Wideman (0-1) Duaner Sanchez (1) Donald Jordat (0-1) Romas Hicks (1) Nick Asselin (0-1) Duaner Sanchez (2) Edward Rodriguez (0-1) Chris Allen (0-1) Kyle Zaleski (1) Dave Qualben (0-1) Romas Hicks (2) Isaac Pavlik (0-1) Mike Smith (1-1) Romas Hicks (3) Ryan Lobban (0-1) Josh Papelbon (1) Santo Maertz (0-2) Romas Hicks (4) Logan Williamson (0-1) Romas Hicks (5)
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Pos. GA/GB Att.
0-1 T-5th -1.0 1-1 T-2th -0.5 1-2 T-5th -1.0 1-3 T-5th -2.0 1-4 6th -3.0 2-4 2-5 6th -4.0 3-5 T-4th -4.0 3-6 T-5th -4.0 4-6 4th -5.0 5-6 3rd -4.5
1,370 2,314 778 802 3,223 246 1,630 2,017 3,872 1,278
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Date Opponent W/L Score WP 7/18 OFF DAY 7/19 at Worcester 7:05 p.m. 7/20 at Worcester 7:05 p.m. 7/21 at Worcester 7:05 p.m. 7/22 at Sussex 7:05 p.m. 7/23 at Sussex 7:05 p.m. 7/24 at Sussex 2:05 p.m. 7/25 at Sussex 2:05 p.m. 7/26 Brockton 7:05 p.m. 7/27 Brockton 7:05 p.m. 7/28 Brockton 11:05 a.m. 7/29 Pittsfield 7:05 p.m. 7/30 Pittsfield 7:05 p.m. 7/31 Pittsfield 7:05 p.m. 8/1 Pittsfield 2:05 p.m. 8/2 OFF DAY 8/3 at Sussex 7:05 p.m. 8/4 at Sussex 11:05 a.m. 8/5 at Sussex 7:05 p.m. 8/6 at Worcester 7:05 p.m. 8/7 at Worcester 7:05 p.m. 8/8 at Worcester 2:05 p.m. 8/9 Quebec 7:05 p.m. 8/10 Quebec 7:05 p.m. 8/11 Quebec 11:05 a.m. 8/12 Worcester 7:05 p.m. 8/13 Worcester 7:05 p.m. 8/14 Worcester 7:05 p.m. 8/15 Worcester 2:05 p.m. 8/16 OFF DAY 8/17 at Brockton 6:05 p.m. 8/18 at Brockton 7:05 p.m. 8/19 at Brockton 7:05 p.m. 8/20 Sussex 7:05 p.m. 8/21 Sussex 2:05 p.m. 8/22 Sussex 2:05 p.m. 8/23 at Pittsfield 7:05 p.m. 8/24 at Pittsfield 7:05 p.m. 8/25 at Pittsfield 7:05 p.m. 8/26 Quebec 7:05 p.m. 8/27 Quebec 7:05 p.m. 8/28 Quebec 7:05 p.m. 8/29 Quebec 2:05 p.m. 8/30 OFF DAY 8/31 Pittsfield 7:05 p.m. 9/1 Pittsfield 7:05 p.m. 9/2 Pittsfield 7:05 p.m. 9/3 at Quebec 7:05 p.m. 9/4 at Quebec 7:05 p.m. 9/5 at Quebec 7:05 p.m. 9/6 at Quebec 4:05 p.m.
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SV
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