Boys Baseball Media Guide 2023

PAULVIPANTHERS BASEBALL

WCAC CHAMPIONS: 1993, 2007, 2009, 2012

VISAA STATE CHAMPIONS: 1994, 2004, 2008, 2009, 2012

NATIONALLY RANKED: 2005, 2007-2010, 2012, 2016, 2018

15 CHAMPIONSHIP TITLES SINCE 2004

OVER 100 ALUMNI TO COLLEGE & PRO BASEBALL

Panther Patrons

Thank you for your generosity to PVI Baseball!

Anonymous

Kimberly Blough

Jeanne Bobrek

Burke Family

Carney Foundation

Krystal Culpepper

Cindy Gallagher and Bill Bromley

Barbara Hoskins

Geoff and Katie Keller

Jamie Lau

John Madden

Brett Moore ‘06

Sreedhar Palvai

Kevin Peltier

Elizabeth Pettit

Piccioni Family

Portanova Family

David Ramsey

Christine Roussey

Mike Rowling

Steve and Betsy Russ

Beth Vertino

Kelly Young

St. Paul VI Catholic High School

Head of School

Laura Swenson

Principal Thomas Opfer ‘96

Chaplain Rev. Stephen Schultz

Dean of Academics

Dean of Students

Chief Financial Officer

Director of Counseling

Elba Campagna

Patrick McGroarty

Michelle Pochick

Sandra Stankiewicz

Director of Security Mark Collier

Athletic Director

Billy Emerson

Associate Athletic Director Ken Kuberski

Assistant Athletic Director

Glenn Farello

Varsity Baseball Coach Billy Emerson

St. Paul VI Catholic High School

42341 Braddock Road, Chantilly, VA 20152

703-352-0925

Admissions: pviadmission@paulvi.net

School Website: www.paulvi.net

Athletics Website: www.pvisports.net

@PaulVICatholic

Panthers Baseball Titles & National Rankings

2018 WCAC Regular Season Champions

2018 Nationally Ranked

2016 Southeastern Baseball Classic Champions

2016 Nationally Ranked

2012 VISAA State Champions

2012 WCAC Champions

2010 DC SportsFan Challenge Champions

2010 Nationally Ranked

2009 VISAA State Champions

2009 WCAC Champions

2009 Southeastern Baseball Classic Champions

2009 Regionally Ranked

2008 VISAA State Champions

2008 Nationally Ranked

2008 WCAC Regular Season Champions

2008 Southeastern Baseball Classic Champions

2007 Nationally Ranked

2007 WCAC Regular Season Champions

2007 WCAC Champions

2005 Nationally Ranked

2005 WCAC South Champions

2004 VISBA State Champions

1999 WCAC South Champions

1994 VISBA State Champions

1993 WMAC Champions

2022 Awards

Congratulations to the 2022 Panthers on their selection for the following awards:

VISAA ALL-STATE SELECTIONS:

2nd Team: Owen Mead

All-WCAC SELECTIONS:

First Team: Alex Peltier (OF)

Second Team: Kevin Adamson (P), Brendan Cecka (UTL)

Honorable Mention:

Mattox Flatt (C), Carlos Irizarry (INF), Owen Mead (P)

Head Coach Billy Emerson

Dear PVI Baseball Supporters,

Welcome to PVI Baseball 2023! My coaching staff and I are honored to coach at such a great school with a warm and caring community and staff. Personally I have been amazingly blessed to be a part of PVI for the last 21years and I am looking forward to the continued success of our baseball program.

Twenty one years ago, we all set out to rebuild a great high school baseball program. Since that time, Paul VI Baseball has risen to area and national prominence. Players, parents, supporters and coaches alike have worked tirelessly to keep our dreams alive and to provide the best for our studentathletes. We have accomplished much of what was planned and built one of the top baseball programs in the Mid-Atlantic region.

After winning our first State Championship in a decade in 2004, we have been regularly atop area rankings, nationally ranked and a staple of the Virginia State rankings over the past 19 years. More recently, the 2009 Panthers became the first and only team to win the WCAC and State titles in the same season, followed by a repeat of those championships in 2012. PVI Baseball has won 15 championship titles in the last 18 seasons and has been Nationally Ranked 8 times since 2005. Along the way, we have played and won as many games as any team in the area, having compiled an astounding record of 372-176 (.678) since 2003.

Another byproduct of our progress is the collection of over 100 student-athletes who have continued their baseball careers in college. More will join the collegiate baseball ranks following this season and all of our alumni (college players or not) have enjoyed success in their post high school endeavors. We like to feel that we played a part in that success and that the life lessons learned on the diamond at PVI will forever be applied to our players’ daily lives. We are very proud of our former players, their families and their contributions to our success.

The more we accomplish, the more driven we are to succeed. Our ultimate goal, just as it was in 2002, is to build the best high school baseball program in America with the best young men in America. Within our structure, our players are held to higher standards in and out of school. One of our goals is to build quality human beings through the sport of baseball by stressing the importance of life skills.

I hope all of you are as excited as our players and staff about this season and the potential of this year’s team. All year, the players have been working hard in the classroom, the weight room, on the track and on the field to bring you a championship season. This year’s group could someday be the best team PVI history!

In further strengthening our program, we will continue to foster strong relationships with the PVI community and parochial schools to let every young man know that PVI has the best baseball program not only in the WCAC, but also in the entire area.

Thank you to all the businesses and patrons who have donated to our program over the years. I would also like to thank those of you who have put in so much effort to make our program great. From fieldwork, to donations, communications, event planning, media guides, scorekeeping, announcing and more…without the Parents of PVI Baseball, we’d be nowhere! Your involvement is greatly appreciated! I especially want to thank my wife Lisa, my two daughters Amanda and Haley, my son William IV, and my family. You all afford me the time and support to do my best.

Thanks for coming and we’ll see you at the next game!

God

Bless, Billy Emerson

We are so proud of your accomplishments on and off the field. Never give up; keep grinding! We are excited for what your future holds.

Wishing you a successful senior year.

Love, Mom, Dad, Ava, and Erin

From the Desk of The Athletic Director

Welcome to the 2023 Baseball Season!

Across the board at PVI, we are blessed to have so many dedicated and decorated coaches leading our studentathletes. These are coaches who teach accountability, understand and encourage academic success, support each other’s programs and work hard to build great teams based in faith.

Coaches who are “teachers” and Christian leaders with character and integrity make a tremendous difference in the lives of our children. Teaching our student-athletes to be respectful and accountable is teaching them to be successful in life.

We are also very fortunate to have such a strong network of support from our alumni, boosters, parents, school staff, and our overall community. No doubt about it…PVI is truly a special place.

It is critical to recognize the value that athletics have as an extremely important part of the educational process. More importantly, to recognize that our sports programs at PVI are an extension of our mission and our ministry. As a college-prep school we strive to run college-prep athletic programs so that our student-athletes who are able to combine the right amounts of ability and desire can move to the next level thanks to the PVI athletic experience.

At the same time, a major focus of our athletic program is to help our student-athletes to develop lasting life skills to use as they move on in college, in a career, as productive members of society, as husbands and wives, and as parents. When you surround a child with the gospel, discipline, integrity, and truth you can make a difference in his or her life forever. That is the core of our mission. It is easier to build boys and girls than it is to mend men and women.

Finally, I’d like to remind all of our spectators to be “good sports.” Be a fan, but let the coaches coach and let the players play. Let’s create a positive environment for all involved. One where student-athletes and parents get the most out of their experiences. One where winning isn’t the only thing. One where opponents and officials are not taunted or humiliated. We want an environment where the emphasis is on positive relationships and learning important life lessons through hard work, competition and faith.

It is an honor and a privilege to serve as the Director of Athletics at PVI. I am humbled by our community’s sense of togetherness.

We are truly ONE TEAM! #TeamPVI

William H. Emerson III, RAA Director of Athletics Varsity Baseball Coach

Proud Supporters of PVI Baseball and everything they have accomplished!

Good Luck on a Victorious 2023 season to the players and coaches! GO PANTHERS!!

St. Paul VI Catholic High School opened in the fall of 1983 and fielded its first baseball team at the JV level in the spring of 1984. The Panthers played their first season of Varsity baseball the following year in the spring of 1985.

PVI has competed in the highly regarded Washington Catholic Athletic Conference (WCAC) since 1986. The WCAC, formerly known as the Washington Metro Athletic Conference (WMAC) until the fall of 1993, is comprised of 13 Catholic high schools from Washington DC, Maryland and Virginia. Three different WCAC baseball teams (including Paul VI) have been nationally ranked since 2005.

Beyond conference play, PVI competed for the Virginia Catholic High School League (VCHSL) Championship from 1985 to 1991. In 1992, the Virginia Independent Schools Baseball Association (VISBA) was formed to provide a State Championship for all private high schools in the State of Virginia. In 2006, VISBA became VISAA, which stands for Virginia Independent Schools Athletic Association. Today, VISAA includes almost 80 private schools throughout the state.

In 37 seasons of Varsity Baseball, the Panthers have captured 18 titles including the WMAC Tournament/Conference Championship (1993), five WCAC Regular Season Conference/Divisional Championships (1999, 2005, 2007, 2008 & 2018), five VISBA/VISAA State Championships (1994, 2004, 2008, 2009 & 2012), three Southeastern Baseball Classic Championships (2008, 2009 & 2016), the DC Sportsfan Challenge Championship (2010) and three WCAC Tournament Conference Championships (2007, 2009 & 2012). All 18 championships were won in the past 30 years including 15 from 2004 thru 2018.

History & Records

LOCAL

Washington Post – Top 10: 1993, 1994, 1999, 2005-10, 2012-18

FINAL RANK: 1993 (#9), 2005 (#7), 2006 (#6), 2007-08 (#2), 2009 (#9), 2012 (#3), 2018 (#10+)

Washington Examiner – Top 10: 2005, 2006, 2007

FINAL RANK: 2005 (#2), 2006 (#3), 2007 (#1)

(Examiner rankings existed from 2005-2007)

DCSportsfan.Com Power Rankings: 2009-14, 2017

FINAL RANK: 2009 (#2), 2010 (#8), 2011 (#6), 2012 (#1), 2017 (#8)

(DCSportsfan Power Rankings began in 2009)

ESPN/RISE Magazine – DC Area Top 10 Rankings: 2005-2014

MAX PREPS – DC Area Final Rank: 2009 (#1)

NOVA Baseball Magazine - DC Area Final Rank: 2016 (#9, #1 in season)

NOVA Baseball Magazine - DC Area Final Rank: 2017 (Received votes; #2 in season)

NOVA Baseball Magazine - DC Area Final Rank: 2018 (#7; #1 in season)

Prep Baseball Report (PBR) - VA/DC Power 25+: 2016 (#26; #4 in season)

Prep Baseball Report (PBR) - VA/DC Power 25+: 2017 (#19; #12 in season)

Prep Baseball Report (PBR) - VA/DC Power 25+: 2018 (#8; #6 in season)

Prep Baseball Report (PBR) - VA/DC Power 25+: 2022 (#8; #20 in season)

Prep Baseball Report (PBR) - VA/DC Private School Top 10: 2022 (#8 in season)

BaseballVA.Net – State Top 40 AAA & Private Schools: 2007 (#3) (existed in 2007)

VISAA — State Final Top 8 (prior to tournament): 1992-94, 1996-2001, 2004-19, 2022 (Ranked #1 in 2005 & 2008; tourney canceled in 2020-21 due to COVID)

NATIONAL & REGIONAL

ESPN High Elite National 25: 2008 (#9)

ESPN High Elite Regional Rank: 2008 (#6 in the SOUTH)

ESPN High Elite Final National 25: 2008 (#16)

ESPN High Elite Final Regional Rank: 2008 (#8 in the SOUTH)

SchoolSports.Com (Rivals) – National Top 25: 2005 (#17), 2008 (#6)

PGCrosschecker.Com – National Top 50: 2007 (#41), 2008 (#9)

PGCrosschecker.Com – National Final Top 100: 2007 (#68)

PGCrosschecker.Com – South Preseason Regional Top 40: 2007 (#26)

PGCrosschecker.Com – National Final Top 100: 2008 (#12)

BCA Baseball America – National Top 25: 2008 (#17)

BCA Baseball America – National Final Top 50: 2008 (#32)

BCA Baseball America – Preseason National Top 50: 2010 (#48), 2016 (#48)

BCA Baseball America District Rank: 2009 (#7), 2012 (#5) For District 2 (VA, DC, MD, PA, DE, NJ, WV)

USA Today – National Super 25: 2008 (#6)

USA Today – Regional Rank: 2008 (#4 in the SOUTH),

USA Today – Regional Rank: 2018 (#8 in the NE & Mid Atlantic)

ESPN/RISE – National Top 25: 2008 (#3)

ESPN/RISE – Regional Rank: 2008 (#1 in the EAST), 2009 (#16 in the EAST)

Easton/Collegiate Baseball — National Top 30: 2008 (#12; 10 in season)

History & Records (continued)

Yearly Team/Coach Records Through 2022

YEAR / (W-L) / HEAD COACH / POSTSEASON HIGHLIGHTS

Notes Conference semifinals or higher and/or State Tournament appearances. Championships listed in bold.

1984 (8-8) Rich Taylor (JV Level Team)

1985 (12-7) Rich Taylor and 1986 (11-9) Rich Taylor

1987 (13-10) Art Von Herbulis - VCHSL Quarterfinal

1988 (9-12) Art Von Herbulis

1989 (11-11) Mickey Leap

1990 (13-12) Mickey Leap

1991 (16-11) Mickey Leap - WMAC Final

1992 (15-14) Mickey Leap - WMAC Semifinal, VISBA Semifinal

1993 (20-9) Mickey Leap - WMAC Conf Champions, VISBA Semifinal

1994 (18-13) Mickey Leap - VISBA State Champions

1995 (9-20) Mickey Leap

1996 (13-16) Mickey Leap - WCAC Final, VISBA Quarterfinal

1997 (14-13) Mickey Leap - VISBA Quarterfinal

1998 (15-13) Dan Lehman - VISBA Semifinal

1999 (20-11) Dan Lehman - WCAC South Division Champions, WCAC Semifinal, VISBA Semifinal

2000 (16-9) Dan Lehman - WCAC Semifinal, VISBA Quarterfinal

2001 (15-14) Dan Lehman - VISBA Quarterfinal

2002 (11-17) Keith Newcombe (7-8) & Tom Hall (4-9)

2003 (17-12) Billy Emerson

2004 (17-12) Billy Emerson - VISBA State Champions

2005 (26-5) Billy Emerson - WCAC South Division Champions, WCAC Final, VISBA Semifinal

2006 (24-8) Billy Emerson - WCAC Final, VISAA Final

2007 (27-4) Billy Emerson - WCAC Regular Season Champions, WCAC Conference Champions, VISAA Semifinal

2008 (27-3) Billy Emerson - SBC Champs, WCAC Regular Season Champions, WCAC Semifinal, VISAA State Champions

2009 (22-9) Billy Emerson - SBC Champions, WCAC Conference Champions, VISAA State Champions

2010 (19-10) Billy Emerson - DC Sportsfan Challenge Champions, WCAC Semifinal, VISAA Semifinal

2011 (17-12) Billy Emerson - VISAA Final

2012 (23-11) Billy Emerson - WCAC Conference Champions, VISAA State Champions

2013 (18-11) Jeff Nolan - WCAC Semifinal, VISAA Quarterfinal

2014 (19-8) Jeff Nolan - VISAA Quarterfinal

2015 (16-10) Jeff Nolan - VISAA Quarterfinal

2016 (24-8) Jeff Nolan - SBC Champions, WCAC Semifinal, VISAA Final

2017 (19-11) Billy Emerson - WCAC Semifinal, VISAA Quarterfinal

2018 (24-7) Billy Emerson - WCAC Regular Season Champions

WCAC Semifinal, VISAA Semifinal

2019 (12-15) Billy Emerson - VISAA First Round

2020-21 (6-9) Billy Emerson - No titles or playoffs due to Covid-19

2022 (15-12) Billy Emerson - VISAA Quarterfinal

OVERALL VARSITY RECORD: 1985-2022 (37 seasons)

623 wins, 398 losses ( .610 )

*2020/2021 considered as 1 season; 1 game played and won in 2020

NUMBER OF WINNING SEASONS: 30

AVERAGE SEASON: 16.8 wins, 10.8 losses (37 Varsity Seasons)

TOP FIVE SEASONS in SCHOOL HISTORY

Ranked by winning percentage (postseason accomplishments listed).

#1 2008 – 27-3, .900, SBC Champions, Regular Season Champions, Conference Semifinalists, State Champions

#2 2007 – 27-4, .871, Regular Season Champions, Conference Champions, State Semifinalists

#3 2005 – 26-5, .839, Division Champions, Conference Finalists, State Semifinalists

#4 2018 – 24-7, .774, Conference Semifinalists, State Semifinalists

#5 2006 – 24-8, .750, Conference Finalists, State Finalists

#5 2016 – 24-8, .750, SBC Champions, Conference Semifinalists, State Finalists

MOST WINS: 27 (2007 & 2008)

HIGHEST WINNING PERCENTAGE: .900 (2008)

CONFERENCE SEMIFINAL APPEARANCES: 16 (1991-93, 1999, 2000, 2005-2010, 2012-2013, 2016-2018)

CONFERENCE CHAMPIONSHIP GAME APPEARANCES: 8 (1991, 1993, 1996, 2005-2007, 2009, 2012)

OVERALL CONFERENCE CHAMPIONSHIP GAME RECORD: 4-4 (Champions in 1993, 2007, 2009 & 2012)

STATE TOURNAMENT APPEARANCES: 27 (1987, 1992-94, 1996-2001, 2004-2019, 2022)

STATE SEMIFINAL APPEARANCES: 16 (1992-94, 1998-99, 2004-2012, 2016, 2018)

OVERALL STATE TOURNAMENT RECORD: 28-18 (Champions in 1994, 2004, 2008, 2009 & 2012)

Paul VI

History & Records (continued)

Won-Loss Record vs All Opponents for 2001 thru 2022

All opponents are Virginia schools unless otherwise designated

History & Records (continued)

Team Performances

Best seasons by statistical category. Covers the years 2001 through 2022.

GENERAL

GAMES PLAYED:

1st) 34 in 2012 2nd) 32 in 2006, 2007 & 2016

GAMES WON:

1st) 27 in 2008 & 2007 3rd) 26 in 2005

WINNING PERCENTAGE:

1st) .900 (27-3) in 2008 2nd) .871 (27-4) in 2007

3rd) .839 (26-5) in 2005

BATTING

BATTING AVERAGE:

1st) .372 in 2008 2nd) .371 in 2005 3rd) .363 in 2006

RUNS SCORED:

1st) 284 in 2006 2nd) 269 in 2005 3rd) 265 in 2008

HITS:

1st) 310 in 2005 2nd) 308 in 2008 3rd) 301 in 2006

DOUBLES:

1st) 70 in 2008 2nd) 67 in 2005 3rd) 60 in 2004

TRIPLES:

1st) 21 in 2005 2nd) 17 in 2008 3rd) 15 in 2007

HOME RUNS:

1st) 33 in 2007 2nd) 31 in 2008 Tie for 3rd) 23 in 2005 & 2006

RUNS BATTED IN:

1st) 253 in 2006 2nd) 237 in 2008 3rd) 227 in 2007

STOLEN BASES:

1st) 86 in 2004 2nd) 84 in 2003 Tie for 3rd) 82 in 2003 & 2018

STOLEN BASE PERCENTAGE:

1st) 98.1% (52 of 53) in 2015 2nd) 94.25% (82 of 87) in 2018

3rd) 93.5% (86 of 91) in 2004

ON BASE PERCENTAGE:

1st) .462 in 2008 2nd) .460 in 2006 3rd) .452 in 2005

SLUGGING PERCENTAGE:

1st) .609 in 2008 2nd) .584 in 2005 3rd) .559 in 2007

OPS (Slugging % + On Base %)

1st) 1.071 in 2008 2nd) 1.036 in 2005 3rd) 1.005 in 2006

HR FREQUENCY (HR every X At Bats)

1st) 24.73 in 2007 2nd) 26.74 in 2008 3rd) 36.04 in 2005

WALKS:

1st) 142 in 2009 2nd) 139 in 2012 3rd) 137 in 2006

HIT BY PITCH:

1st ) 38 IN 2007 Tie for 2nd) 34 in 2018 & 2009

PITCHING

ERA (Earned Runs Allowed per 7 IP)

1st) 1.35 in 2016 2nd) 1.44 in 2018 3rd) 1.73 in 2005

WHIP (Walks + Hits Allowed per Inning Pitched)

1st) 0.921 in 2005 2nd) 0.933 in 2018 3rd) 0.994 in 2016

STRIKEOUTS per GAME (Strikeouts per 7 IP)

1st) 9.03 in 2005 2nd) 8.09 in 2011 3rd) 7.86 in 2003

WALKS ALLOWED per GAME (Walks per 7 IP)

1st) 1.36 in 2005 2nd) 1.86 in 2016 3rd) 2.06 in 2013

STRIKEOUT to WALK RATIO (K/BB):

1st) 6.62 in 2005 2nd) 3.97 in 2016 3rd) 3.49 in 2018

TOTAL STRIKEOUTS:

1st) 245 in 2005 Tie for 2nd) 234 in 2018 & 2016

COMPLETE GAMES:

1st) 13 in 2012 2nd) 12 in 2006 3rd) 10 in 2005

COMPLETE GAME PERCENTAGE (CG as % of Games Started):

1st) 38.2% (13 of 34) in 2012 2nd) 37.5% (12 of 32) in 2006

3rd) 32.3% (10 of 31) in 2005

SHUT OUTS:

1st) 13 in 2018 2nd) 11 in 2016 Tie for 3rd) 10 in 2015 & 2007

INNINGS PITCHED:

1st) 228 in 2012 2nd) 222 in 2016 3rd) 214 in 2018

SAVES:

1st) 13 in 2008 2nd) 9 in 2014 Tie for 3rd) 8 in 2005 & 2007

NO HITTERS

4/11/18 vs. Gonzaga: Carter Spivey — 7 innings

4/10/18 vs. Bishop O’Connell: Thomas Russell — 8 innings

3/16/18 vs. Trinity Christian: 2 Pitchers: Thomas Russell (3, Win) & Richie Smiechowski (3, Save) — 6 innings (mercy rule)

3/29/17 vs. Bishop Ireton: Thomas Russell — 5 innings (mercy rule)

4/23/16 vs. Bishop Ireton: 2 Pitchers: Liam McDonnell (5, Win) & Carter Spivey (1) — 6 innings (mercy rule)

3/10/16 vs. Potomac School: 2 Pitchers: Tim Newell (4, Win) & Graeme Wright (1) — 5 innings (mercy rule)

3/28/15 vs. West Potomac: 2 Pitchers: Robert Riddick (4, Win) & Michael Coritz (1) — 5 innings (mercy rule)

3/24/15 vs. St. Mary’s Ryken: 3 Pitchers: Jack Cunningham (4, Win), Kevin Kelly (2) & Trey Ramsey (1) — 7 innings

4/16/13 vs. Bishop Ireton: Braedon Lawson — 6 innings (mercy rule)

4/12/12 vs. Hartsville: Braedon Lawson — 5 innings (mercy rule)

3/17/09 vs. Fredericksburg Christian: 2 Pitchers: Eric McGee (4, Win) & Josh Ruffin (1) — 5 innings (mercy rule)

5/13/08 vs. Collegiate School: Mike Mitchell — 5 innings (mercy rule)

3/28/06 vs. St. Mary’s Ryken: 2 Pitchers: Drew Shaw (4, Win) & Jack Sullivan (1) — 5 innings (mercy rule)

4/12/05 vs. Carroll: Scott Eastment — 5 innings (mercy rule)

4/21/04 vs. Carroll: 4 Pitchers: Ryne Bromley (1), J.D. Polcari (2, Win), Mike Geraghty (1) & J.T. Richardson (1) — 5 innings (mercy rule)

3/27/02 vs. Good Counsel: Steve Jones — 6 innings (mercy rule)

3/22/01 vs. Seton School: Steve Grodek — 5 innings (mercy rule)

4/02/86 vs. Episcopal: Mike Ludwick — 7 innings

5/03/85 vs. Congressional: Mike Ludwick — 7 innings

PERFECT GAME

3/14/09 vs. Hearts: 2 Pitchers: Tyler Costello (4, Win) & Koji Marks (1) — 5 innings (mercy rule)

Individual Coaching Records

1985-1986 – Rich Taylor 23-16 – .590 in 2 years at Varsity Level

31-24 –.564 in 3 total years (including one 8-8 JV Season in 1984)

1987-1988 – Art Von Herbulis 22-22 – .500 in 2 years

1989-1997 – Mickey Leap 129-119 – .520 in 9 years

1993 Conference Champions, 1994 State Champions

1998-2001 – Dan Lehman 66-47 – .584 in 4 years

1999 Division Champions

2002 – Keith Newcombe 7-8 – .467 in 1/2 year

2002 – Tom Hall 4-9 – .308 in 1/2 year

2003-2012 & 2017-2022 – Billy Emerson 295-140 –.678 in 15 years

2004 State Champions, 2005 Division Champions, 2007 Regular Season Champions, 2007 Conference Champions, 2008 SBC Champions, 2008 Regular Season Champions, 2008 State Champions, 2009 SBC Champions, 2009 Conference Champions, 2009 State Champions, 2010 DC Sportsfan Challenge Champions, 2012 Conference Champions, 2012 State Champions, 2018 Regular Season Champions

2013-2016 – Jeff Nolan 77-37 – .675 in 4 years

2016 SBC Champions

PVI BASEBALL INDIVIDUAL SEASON BATTING RECORDS

PVI BASEBALL INDIVIDUAL CAREER BATTING RECORDS

PVI BASEBALL INDIVIDUAL SEASON PITCHING RECORDS

PVI BASEBALL INDIVIDUAL CAREER PITCHING RECORDS

PVI Baseball Statistics — 2022

Note: Team Shutout total includes 4 combined shutouts by multiple pitchers in a game not credited to any single player.

Baseball’s Words of Wisdom

Baseball is a game where a curve is an optical illusion, a screwball can be a pitch or a person, stealing is legal and you can spit anywhere you like except in the umpire’s eye or on the ball.

Jim Murray

My motto was always to keep swinging. Whether I was in a slump or feeling badly or having trouble off the field, the only thing to do was keep swinging.

Hank Aaron

Any baseball is beautiful. No other small package comes as close to the ideal design and utility. It is a perfect object for a man’s hand. Pick it up and it instantly suggests its purpose; it is meant to be thrown a considerable distance — thrown hard and with precision.

Roger Angell

You gotta be a man to play baseball for a living, but you gotta have a lot of little boy in you, too.

Roy Campanella

What are we at the park for except to win? I’d trip my mother. I’d help her up, brusher her off, tell her I’m sorry. But mother don’t make it to third.

Leo Durocher

People ask me what I do in winter when there’s no baseball. I’ll tell you what I do. I stare out the window and wait for spring.

Rogers Hornsby

I became a good pitcher when I stopped trying to make them miss the ball and started trying to make them hit it.

Sandy Koufax

The difference between the impossible and the possible lies in a mans determination

Tommy Lasorda

Just take the ball and throw it where you want to. Throw strikes. Home plate don’t move.

Satchel Paige

I see great things in baseball. It’s our game – the American game. It will take our people out‐of‐doors, fill them with oxygen, give them a larger physical stoicism. Tend to relieve us from being a nervous, dyspeptic set. Repair these losses, and be a blessing to us.

Walt Whitman

You see, you spend a good piece of your life gripping a baseball, and in the end it turns out that it was the other way around all the time.

Jim Bouton

Virginia Independent State Baseball Association of the VISAA

Virginia Independent State Baseball Association (VISBA) is comprised of approximately 90+ different private high schools spanning the Commonwealth of Virginia. Schools are assigned to one of three different divisions, based upon school size. Schools fielding VISBA Division I teams include:

Benedictine

Bishop Sullivan Catholic

Collegiate School

Fork Union Military

Nansemond-Suffolk Academy

Saint John Paul the Great Catholic HS

St. Anne’s-Belfield School

St. Stephen’s and St. Agnes

Bishop Ireton

Blue Ridge School

Episcopal High School

Hargrave Military

Norfolk Academy

Potomac School

St. Christopher’s School

The Madeira School

Bishop O’Connell

Cape Henry Collegiate

Flint Hill

Miller School

Paul VI

Woodberry Forest School

Trinity Episcopal School

The diversity of VISBA participation precludes organized conference-style play during the regular season. A polling process based on team record and opponents isused to establish the top teams in each Division at several points during the regular season. At the close of the regular season, a single elimination tournament is conducted for the top eight teams to determine the state champion for each division.

Washington Catholic Athletic Conference

Paul VI is a member of the Washington Catholic Athletic Conference (WCAC), widely regarded as one of the most competitive high school conferences in the metro area. WCAC teams regularly rank among the best in their sports, both locally and nationally. WCAC baseball is especially competitive, with multiple conference teams typically ranked among the area’s finest. The 11 high schools fielding WCAC baseball teams include:

Archbishop Carroll The Heights

Bishop Ireton

Bishop O’Connell

Bishop McNamara Gonzaga

DeMatha Paul VI

Good Counsel St. Mary’s Ryken

St. John’s

The Heights Cavaliers

Panthers in the Pros

Paul VI Baseball has a rich history of sending players to the next level. Paul VI alumni have played in the SEC, the ACC and many other top conferences in the nation. Several have experienced the thrill of playing in the NCAA Regionals. Three have been drafted by MLB clubs and three have become pros. PVI is proud to have sent so many players to the college level and beyond.

PETER VERDIN

Mike Venafro ‘91 - Texas Rangers 29th Round (from James Madison University 1995); Played in the Major Leagues for the Rangers ‘99-01, A’s ‘02, Rays ‘03, Dodgers ‘04 and Rockies ‘06. Mentioned in the movie “Money Ball.”

Alex Gregory ‘05 - New York Mets 17th Round (from Radford University 2009); Played in the Minor Leagues (NYPenn & South Atlantic) for NY Mets affiliates; Brooklyn Cyclones in 2009 and Savannah Sand Gnats in 2010.

Brett Moore ‘06 - Undrafted (from Mount St. Mary’s University 2012); Played in the Independent Minor Leagues (Can Am Assoc & Pecos League) for NTSL; Federals & Carlsbad Bats in 2011 and Santa Fe Fuego in 2012

Peter Verdin ‘08 - Washington Nationals 36th Round (from University of Georgia 2011); Did not sign and returned to UGA. Did not play professionally.

Ben Garner ‘11 - Los Angeles Angels Free Agent (from James Madison University 2016)

Mitch Aker ‘12 - Arizona Diamondbacks Free Agent (from William & Mary and Utica Unicorns/USPBL 2016).

Robbie Kidd ‘11 - Birmingham-Bloomfield Beavers/United Shore Professional Baseball League (USPBL). Free Agent 2016.

Matt Kianka ‘11 - Fargo Morehead Redhawks/American Association (from U. South Carolina Beaufort) Free Agent 2016

George Capen ‘13 - Seattle Mariners. Free Agent from Holy Cross.

Kevin Kelly ‘16 - 19th Round Cleveland Indians (from JMU), now playing in the Major Leagues for the Tampa Bay Rays 2023

Steven Adamson ’17 - South Carolina Dragons, South Shore Professional Baseball League

ALEX GREGORY

PVI Baseball alumni who have played (or been drafted by) professional baseball:

MITCH AKER

BRETT MOORE

BEN GARNER

ROBBIE KIDD

MATT KIANKA

GEORGE CAPEN

KEVIN KELLY

STEVEN ADAMSON

Panthers in College

PVI Baseball alumni who are playing or played college baseball

NCAA Div. I

Daniel Quintana ‘21 - James Madison

Cortland Lawson ‘19 - Tennessee

Tyler Casagrande ‘18 - Arizona

Carter Spivey ‘18 - East Carolina

Thomas Russell ‘18 - Navy

Jack Weeks ‘18 - Georgetown

Michael Morgan ‘17 - James Madison University

Liam McDonnell ‘17 - James Madison University

Kevin Kelley ‘16 - James Madison University

Devon Adams ‘16 - Old Dominion University

Clayton Baine ‘16 - Radford University

Jack Cunningham ‘16 - Boston College

Michael Coritz ‘16 - U.S. Naval Academy

Trey Ramsey ‘15 - Princeton

George Capen ‘13 - College of the Holy Cross

Braedon Lawson ‘13 – St. Joseph’s University

Thomas Van de Houten ‘13 - College of William & Mary

Mitch Aker ‘12 - College of William & Mary

Mark Gunst ‘12 - James Madison University

Damon Frezza ‘11 - Bucknell University

Ben Garner ‘11 - James Madison University

Robbie Kidd ‘11 - University of Tennessee

Lansing Veeder ‘11 - St. Joseph’s University

Tyler Costello ‘10 - Radford University

Eric McGee ‘10 - Penn State

Josh Ruffin ‘10 - Duke University

Chad Morgan ‘09 - Virginia Tech

Cody Reeves ‘09 - Towson University

Brett Bowers ‘08 - East Carolina University, George Washington University

Mike McMenamin ‘08 - Virginia Tech

Matt Murakami ‘08- University of Maryland, George Washington University

Peter Verdin ‘08 - University of Georgia

Greg Wiegand ‘08 - University of Dayton

Zach Costello ‘07 - University of Delaware, Radford University

Rob Lamas ‘06 - Virginia Military Institute, Radford University

Brett Moore ‘06 - Winthrop University, Mt. Saint Mary’s University

Alex Gregory ‘05 - Radford University

Will Naylor ‘05 - Radford University

Sean Fitzgerald ‘04 - Marshall University

Jose Herrera ‘04 - University of Toronto (CANADA)

Dan Bracht ‘02 - George Mason University

Karl Weimer ‘01 - Lehigh University

Todd Boesson ‘00 - University of North Carolina - Chapel Hill

Tom McCarty ‘00 - College of Charleston

NCAA Div. I (cont.)

Matt Carullo ‘99 - Georgetown University

Chip Grawey ‘99 - University of North CarolinaWilmington

John McCarty ‘98 - College of Charleston

Dan Woodley ‘98 - James Madison & Western Carolina

Mike Venafro ‘91 - James Madison University

NCAA Div. II

Carlos Irizarry ‘22 - Penn State Harrisburg

Brian Robbett ‘11 - Greensboro College

Dan Brosnan ‘05 - Wheeling Jesuit University

Chuck Evans ‘05 - Morehouse College

Trey McMenamin ‘05 - Wingate University

Ryne Bromley ‘04 - Shepherd University

Greg Jones ‘00 - Emory University

Jimmy Torrell ‘98 - Emory University

NCAA Div. III

Kevin Adamson ‘22 - Keystone College

Brendan Cecka ‘22 - St. Mary’s College of Maryland

Owen Mead ‘22 - Marymount

Garrett Appleton ‘21- Lynchburg

Remigio Ferrara ‘21 - Marymount

Patrick Ashby ‘20 - Stevenson University

John Barrie ‘19 - Marymount University

Nick Ortega ‘19 - Elizabethtown College

Sam Freeborne ‘18 - University of Mary Washington

Will Salva ‘17 - Roanoke College

Jason Volpicelli ‘17 - Washington & Lee

Tim Newell ‘16 - Immaculatta University

Brady Moore ‘14 - Lynchburg College

Andy Page ‘14 - Millsaps College

Jon Wiltshire ‘14 - Millsaps College

Joe Salzano ‘13 - Catholic University of America

Tyler Alger ‘12 - Merchant Marine Academy

Alex Bryant ‘11 - St. Mary Washington University

Dan Savage ‘09 - Lynchburg College

Charles Beacom ‘09 - Ferrum College

Torey Mancari ‘09 - University of Mary Washington

Koji Marks ‘09 - Methodist University

Justin Puentes ‘09 - Lynchburg College

JD Polcari ‘06 - Salisbury University

JT Richardson ‘05 - Ferrum College

Brian Short ‘05 - Frostburg State University

Mike Geraghty ‘04 - Catholic University of America

NCAA Div. III (cont.)

Steve Grodek ‘03 - Mary Washington College

Aaron Ward ‘03 - Norwich University

Pat Commins ‘02 - Denison University

Steve Jones ‘02 - Ithaca College

Tim Bottomley ‘00 - Catholic University

Chris Bettini ‘98 - St. Mary’s College

Multiple/Mixed/NAIA/NJCAA

Alex Hebenstreit ‘22 - Harford College (NJCAA D1)

Rixon Webb ‘21- Richard Bland (NJCAA Div.I)

Jimmy Clark ‘19 - Chesapeake CC, Frederick CC (NJCAA Div.1)

Steven Adamson ‘17 - Mercyhurst North East (NJCAA), Alderson Broaddus (NCAA Div. II)

Matt Herzog ‘15 - Louisburg College (NJCAA)

Lucas Martinez ‘13 - Cal State San Bernadino (NCAA Div. II, Vanguard University (NAIA)

Reed Bromley ‘08 - Tennessee Wesleyan College (NAIA), Catawaba Valley CC (NJCAA), Frederick CC (NJCAA)

Tim McCormick ‘08 - St. John’s University (NCAA Div. I), Frederick CC (NJCAA)

Mike Mitchell ‘08 - St. John’s University (NCAA Div. I), Frederick CC (NJCAA), University of Maryland Baltimore County (NCAA Div. I)

Drew Shaw ‘08 - Temple University (NCAA Div. I), Eastern University (NCAA Div. III)

Scott Eastment ‘05 - Georgetown University (NCAA Div. I), Frostburg State University (NCAA Div. III)

T.J. Guinan ‘04 - Catonsville C.C. of Balt. Co. (NJCAA Div. II), Lander University (NCAA Div. II)

Gabe Ralston ‘03 - Frederick C.C. (NJCAA Div. II), Lebanon Valley College (NCAA Div. III)

Sometimesyouwin, Sometimesyoulose, Sometimesyou’reunscathed, Andsometimesyoubruise.

Sometimesyoustrikeout, Andsometimesyouhit, Sometimesyou’restarting, Andsometimesyousit.

Sometimesyoufail, Andsometimesyoupass, But no matterwhattheoutcome, You do it with class.

GOOD LUCK, AUSTIN, AND ALL OF THE PANTHERS PLAYERS AND COACHES!

LOVE: DAD, MOM AND AIDAN

Tribute to Panther Field in Fairfax

Baseball had been played at Panther Field since 1937, when the Fairfax High School Rebels first took the field at their newly built school. The construction of the campus was performed by the Works Progress Administration, providing badly needed jobs during the Great Depression. After World War II, the athletic complex was named “War Memorial Field” in honor of Fairfax graduates and other veterans lost during that conflict. The Fairfax staff developed a reputation during those years for thorough, careful maintenance of the baseball field, and it was used extensively for tournaments and other amateur play.

In the 1960s, when Fairfax High School moved to its current site, this facility was used as the North Campus of George Mason University. While the Patriots played here, fencing was improved and dugouts and batting cages installed. The dirt berm in left field that is a hallmark of the field—and the bane of many an outfielder over the years—was also installed to cover a low brick wall that had been a previous source of injuries.

The Diocese of Arlington purchased the facility in 1982, and the Paul VI Panthers first played here in the spring of 1983. Improvements from that period include the grandstand and lighting in left field, the pressbox, the flagpole, and the “Panther Pause” concession stand. The name “Panther Field” was added in 1999. Still recognized as one of the finest scholastic baseball venues in Northern Virginia and the WCAC, Panther Field continued its renewal process. A new scoreboard was installed in 2001; the playing surface underwent extensive rehabilitation in 2002, with installation of new dirt and sod in the infield and Bermuda grass in the outfield; and new netting was added above the backstop in 2003.

After completion of the new school gymnasium in the fall of 2003, the complex received a significant face lift entering the 2004 season. The dugouts were renovated and lengthened, and the press box was expanded to include clubhouse and locker facilities. 2005 saw improvements to the backstop netting and clubhouse interior, and a complete rebuild of the batting cages was completed in 2006. Significant portions of the year-to-year maintenance are performed on a volunteer basis by players, parents, and fans at two or three “Field Day” weekends in late February and early March. The continuing

generosity and hard work of the boosters, sponsors, and fans permitted Panthers Baseball to host opponents at one of the finest high school baseball facilities in the area at the time.

At the time, Paul VI was one of only two schools in the conference able to host a night game at all. Day games are great, but nothing beats the thrill and excitement of a game under the lights! Panther Field was an exciting and professional environment to practice and play. Home crowds regularly filled the bleachers around the complex!

WE MISS YOU, PANTHER FIELD!

PANTHER FIELD DIMENSIONS

Right Field Foul Line: 342’ Right Field Fence: 8’

Right Center Field: 367’ Center Field Fence: 16’

Center Field: 430’ Left Field Fence: 4’ (Plus Berm)

Left Center Field: 345’ Infield Surface: Bermuda & “Camden Yards Mix”

Left Field Foul Line: 305’ Outfield Surface: Bermuda Grass

BUT LOOK AT THIS!!!

Our New Home

Scott Eastment Memorial Park: Loudoun County Campus #TheScottie

PVI’s athletic facilities in Loudoun County are unparalleled in the Greater Washington Metropolitan area. The baseball facility includes a brand new, major league size, fully lighted, artificial turf (Field Turf) baseball field with a press box, PA system, bleachers, and batting cage areas.

As of now, St. Paul VI Catholic High School will be the only WCAC school with a lighted, artificial turf field on campus, and one of only two schools in the area to have such a luxury.

Our South Riding campus also features the Panther Athletic Center: housing two gymnasiums, a wrestling room, coaches and administrative offices, a weight room/fitness center, multiple locker rooms, classrooms, a dance studio, athletic training room, concessions, the athletic hall of fame, and much more!

Left Field: 329” Left Center Field: 396” Center Field: 370”

Right Center Field: 380”

Right Field: 329”

Varsity Head Coach

BILLY EMERSON

21st year at PVI (17th as Varsity Head Coach)

Billy Emerson returned as varsity head coach six years ago after guiding the JV to perfect 20-0 record in 2016, following three years completely away from coaching. His 2018 Varsity Panthers finished 24-7, falling in the WCAC semifinals and the state semifinals, ranked locally and nationally. His 2019 Panthers qualified for the state tournament for a record 16th consecutive season and his 2020 Panthers showed promise, winning their first and only game before COVID-19 ended the season. He was a finalist for 2019 NOVA Baseball Magazine Coach of the Year. In 2021, Emerson’s Panthers were limited to a 14 game schedule, with no option for postseason play. His 2022 team won 15 games and reached the state quarterfinals.

After a standout area high school and college baseball career that ended at George Mason University, Emerson was drafted into professional baseball in 1994 and played for the Class ‘A’ Newark Buffalos of the Frontier League. In 1995 he was offered several opportunities to continue playing professional baseball but opted to complete his college degree, work as a scout for the Houston Astros while beginning a career in education and coaching.

Emerson’s first varsity head coaching job was at T.C. Williams High School where he led the Titans to their best season in school history in 1998, earning him honors as Northern Virginia’s Coach of the Year. Emerson stepped away from his head coaching duties in 1999 to accept a promotion as Assistant Athletic Director at his alma mater: James Madison High School in Vienna, VA. During this time he kept a hand in baseball, assisting at Madison and in the Clark Griffith Collegiate Baseball League.

Emerson left Madison in the summer of 2002 to become Head Coach at Paul VI. His first 10 seasons at PVI were extremely successful, yielding an average of 22 wins per season, 3 Washington Catholic Athletic Conference (WCAC) Championships, 4 VISAA State Championships, and multiple national rankings. He is the all-time leader in coaching wins at PVI with a record of 280-128 (.686), and has an overall varsity head coaching record of 301-164 (.656) through 2020. He has been named “Coach of the Year” by the WCAC (twice), The Washington Post (All Met), The Washington

Examiner, the Washington DC Homeplate Club, the VISAA (twice), and was one of 8 finalists for Baseball America National Coach of the Year in 2008. His players have garnered numerous AllConference, All-State, and All-Met honors along the way, including Academic All-State selections, as well as the 2008 and 2009 State Player of the Year selections. Emerson has guided hundreds of student-athletes to college and professional baseball in the past 20+ years.

Emerson spent seven summers in the Clark Griffith Collegiate Baseball League as an Assistant Coach, Manager, and General Manager. From 2006-2009 he managed 315 games (high school and collegiate combined), winning 226. Emerson was the only coach in America to guide a nationally ranked high school team and a nationally ranked summer collegiate team in the same year, (2008 and 2009). He also coached the “South Team” in the Mid-Atlantic High School All-Star Game from 2005-2008 and has worked in scouting and operations for the Houston Astros, Detroit Tigers and the Washington Nationals. In the summer of 2010, Emerson assumed his role as Athletic Director at PVI where he has led a nationally recognized athletic program that has produced over three dozen Conference or State Championships and over 300 college student-athletes during his tenure. In 2023, Emerson was inducted into the Paul VI Athletic Hall of Fame. He has been married to his wife Lisa for 27 years. The couple resides in Vienna with their children: Amanda (PVI Class of ‘17), Haley (PVI Class of ‘19) and William IV (PVI Class of ’25). Emerson’s father Bill is a legendary Hall of Fame Bluegrass musician.

MICHAEL APPLETON VARSITY ASSISTANT COACH

4th Year at PVI

Michael Appleton enters his fourth year as the Varsity Pitching and Outfield Coach at Paul VI and brings 14 years of head coaching experience at various levels. Coach Appleton is known for the incredible passion and energy he brings to the ballpark every single day. He loves teaching the game and the life lessons learned by playing the greatest and most difficult game on earth. One of his favorite slogans is having any chance at success on a baseball field requires “infinite focus” and a “burning desire” that can never be extinguished...

Coach Appleton grew up in Vienna, VA and played Vienna Little League until moving overseas with his parents. While living in Brussels, Belgium, he played in the Little League World Series in Williamsport, PA for Europe and pitched and won a game against the Eastern Region Champions (Bristol, CT). Coach Appleton moved back to Vienna in 1988 and played for Coach Don Roth at James Madison High School which is where he met and was teammates with PVI Head Coach Billy Emerson. Coach Appleton received All District and All Region honors his senior year as a left handed pitcher and outfielder for the Warhawks. In the summer of 1990, Coach Appleton played for legendary Manager Burt Crump on Vienna’s American Legion Post 180 Virginia State Championship Team.

Coach Appleton played baseball at The Citadel for Chal Port who led the 1989 Citadel Baseball team to the College World Series in Omaha, Nebraska. While at The Citadel, he was teammates with current Louisville HC Dan McDonnell, Mississippi State HC Chris Lemonis and The Citadel’s HC Tony Skole. After graduating from The Citadel in 1994, Coach Appleton entered the workforce but continued to play baseball in various men’s leagues until getting married in 1998. Coach Appleton and his wife Jennifer have four children McKenna (22-UNC Chapel Hill Gymnast), Garrett (PVI ‘21, Lynchburg University Baseball), Emma Kate (PVI ‘23, PVI Softball) and Gavin (PVI ‘26, PVI Wrestling and Baseball).

MIKE GALLAGHER VARSITY ASSISTANT COACH

1st Year at PVI

Mike Gallagher has spent the majority of his baseball career in the Northern Virginia area where his accomplishments include being an All-District high school player, American Legion All-Star and AllConference collegiate player at Shenandoah University. For five years, Gallagher coached at Hayfield High School in Alexandria, VA where he served as a varsity assistant, head JV coach, and head varsity coach. In 2006, Mike was named the 2006 Patriot District Coach of the Year for the Hayfield Hawks, leading the Hawks to a school-record 17 wins and an overall record of 17-6 (13-3). He also served as the head varsity baseball coach at Bishop Ireton High School in Alexandria, VA from 2007–2013. Coach Gallagher was named the 2008 Washington Catholic Athletic Conference (WCAC) Coach of the Year after leading the Cardinals to the school’s first-ever WCAC title game. The Cardinals repeated their trip to the WCAC finals in 2009. The Cardinals also qualified for the VISAA State Tournament three times during his tenure. Most recently, Mike has been the head varsity baseball coach at James W. Robinson High School from 2019-2022. He is also the Co-Director and Owner of Metro Baseball Academy in Lorton, VA and the Metro Senators travel baseball program. He resides in Manassas, VA, with his wife Kristin and his two children Ryan and Phoebe. While still a high school player at Hayfield, Gallagher played against Coach Emerson’s TC Williams team that included current PVI JV coach Tony Salgado.

Varsity Assistant Coaches

SEAN LIZAMA VARSITY ASSISTANT

2nd Year at PVI

Sean Lizama is in his 2nd year with the PVI baseball program and is an assistant coach for the Varsity team. Coach Lizama grew up in Northern Virginia, playing baseball at Lake Braddock Secondary School in Burke. After high school, he attended George Mason University prior to transferring and completing his degree in Financial Management at Clemson University. While attending George Mason, he started coaching in West Springfield Little League and then continued when his kids became old enough to play the game.

Coach Lizama has coached and managed teams within the Loudoun South travel baseball organization for 12 years and is currently the head coach of the Loudoun South 16U team. He served on the Board of Directors of Loudoun South Little League for eight years and managed several all-star teams. His teams won three district championships, two state championships, and one Southeast Regional championship.

In addition to coaching, Coach Lizama works in sales operations for Gainwell Technologies. He and his wife Michele have been married for 22 years and live in South Riding. They have two children, Luca and Cameron. Luca attends the University of Alabama and Cameron is a junior at PVI.

Good Luck to Paul VI Panthers Baseball!

Have a great season, Garrett!

“Every day is a new opportunity. You can build on yesterday’s success or put its failures behind and start over again. That’s the way life is, with a new game every day, and that’s the way baseball is.”

– Bob Feller

2023 Varsity Team

ST. PAUL VI CATHOLIC HIGH SCHOOL PANTHERS BASEBALL

2023 Varsity Roster

Head Coach: Billy Emerson (44)

Assistant Coaches: Michael Appleton (17), Mike Gallagher (24), Sean Lizama (25)

Student Assistant: Carter Casagrande (sophomore)

Head of School: Laura Swenson

Principal: Tom Opfer ’96

Athletic Director: Billy Emerson

Associate Athletic Director and Head Athletic Trainer: Ken Kuberski

Assistant Athletic Director: Glenn Farello

Athletic Trainers: Mary Barron ’95, Amanda McCombs

Varsity Schedule

WCAC Tournament: FRI MAY 4 thru SUN MAY 16

VISAA State Tournament: MON MAY 15 thru SAT MAY 20

Italics = scrimmage

BOLD CAPS = HOME GAME

* denotes WCAC game

Gavin Keller Junior/OF1

HEIGHT: 5’10” WEIGHT: 150 BATS: R THROWS: R

BIRTHDAY: July 12

NICKNAME: Gav

COLLEGE OF CHOICE: Tennesse

HOMETOWN: Annandale

OTHER SPORTS/ACTIVITIES: Pickleball

CAREER HIGHLIGHT: When I caught my PB Bass

SUMMER/FALL TEAM: Stars

LITTLE LEAGUE/YOUTH LEAGE: ANSLL

FAVORITE...

FOOD: Pizza TV SHOW: Office

SPORTS TEAM: Yankees

MOVIE: Sing 2 BASEBALL PLAYER: Jack Driscoll

QUOTE: “Nobody bats 1,000” ~Coach Emerson

Quentin Piccioni

Senior/P-2B 2

HEIGHT: 5’11” WEIGHT: 152 BATS: R THROWS: R

BIRTHDAY: March 7

NICKNAME: Q, Peach

HOMETOWN: Sterling

COLLEGE OF CHOICE: University of South Carolina

OTHER SPORTS/ACTIVITIES: Basketball, Video Games, Dog-walking

CAREER HIGHLIGHT: Playing with Jackson Sirois in Little League

SUMMER/FALL TEAM: Elite National 2023

LITTLE LEAGUE/YOUTH LEAGUE: Lower Loudoun Little League

FAVORITE...

FOOD: Pasta TV SHOW: Yellowstone

SPORTS TEAM: Philadelphia Eagles

MOVIE: The Dark Knight BASEBALL PLAYER: Max Scherzer

QUOTE: “Boss up or get bossed around.” ~Lil Baby

Will Tighe

Sophomore/C-INF 3

HEIGHT: 6’1” WEIGHT: 200 BATS: R THROWS: R

BIRTHDAY: September 9 HOMETOWN: Fairfax

NICKNAME: Tig

OTHER SPORTS/ACTIVITIES: Baseball/School

SUMMER/FALL TEAM: Snyder Bucks

CAREER HIGHLIGHT: Walk Off Hit

FAVORITE...

FOOD: Burger

TV SHOW: Breaking Bad

SPORTS TEAM: Nats, Redskins

MOVIE: Major League

BASEBALL PLAYER: Mike Piazza

QUOTE: “No one bats 1,000.”

Michael Vertino Senior/C 4

HEIGHT: 5’10” WEIGHT: 175 BATS: R THROWS: R

BIRTHDAY: December 8 HOMETOWN: South Riding

NICKNAME: Vert

COLLEGE OF CHOICE: Notre Dame College

OTHER SPORTS/ACTIVITIES: Football, Basketball

CAREER HIGHLIGHT: Committing to play Division 2 Baseball

SUMMER/FALL TEAM: Nova Premier

LITTLE LEAGUE/YOUTH LEAGUE: Loudoun South Little League

FAVORITE...

FOOD: Steak TV SHOW: The Office

SPORTS TEAM: Buffalo Bills, New York Yankees

MOVIE: Taladega Nights BASEBALL PLAYER: Derek Jeter

QUOTE: “Your image isn’t your character.

Character is what you are as a person.” ~Derek Jeter

Cameron Lizama

Junior/OF 5

HEIGHT: 5’9” WEIGHT: 135 BATS: R THROWS: R

BIRTHDAY: March 22 HOMETOWN: South Riding

NICKNAME: Panini, Nini, Camo

COLLEGE OF CHOICE: Clemson

OTHER SPORTS/ACTIVITIES: Basketball, Gaming

CAREER HIGHLIGHT: Diving catch in the Little League Regional Tournament

SUMMER/FALL TEAM: Loudoun South Eagles

LITTLE LEAGUE: Loudoun South Little League

FAVORITE...

FOOD: Candy

TV SHOW: South Park

SPORTS TEAM(s): Yankees

MOVIE: Benchwarmers

BASEBALL PLAYER: Jackson Sirois

QUOTE: “I’m my only competition. I can’t lose.” ~Lil Baby

Garrett Tansing

Senior/RHP-OF 6

HEIGHT: 6’1” WEIGHT: 150 BATS: R THROWS: R

BIRTHDAY: October 6

NICKNAME: Stringbean

COLLEGE OF CHOICE: LSU

HOMETOWN: Oakton

OTHER SPORTS/ACTIVITIES: Basketball

CAREER HIGHLIGHT: First Little League Homerun

SUMMER TEAM: MVP

LITTLE LEAGUE: Vienna Little League

FAVORITE...

FOOD: Jumbalaya TV SHOW: The Office

SPORTS TEAM(s): Nats, Commanders

MOVIE: Sandlot

BASEBALL PLAYER: Mariano Rivera

QUOTE: “It’s like deja vu all over again.” ~Yogi Berra

Tyler Rowling

Junior/INF 7

HEIGHT: 6’0” WEIGHT: 165 BATS: R THROWS: R

BIRTHDAY: May 15

HOMETOWN: Manassas

NICKNAME: Ty Boogie, Jank, Jankus

COLLEGE OF CHOICE: Penn State

OTHER SPORTS/ACTIVITIES: Golf

CAREER HIGHLIGHT: 0 errors freshman year

SUMMER/FALL TEAM: Richmond Braves Platinum

FAVORITE... FOOD: Hot Dogs SPORTS TEAM: Yankees

TV SHOW: OBX

MOVIE: Grown Ups 2

BASEBALL PLAYER: Mike Trout

QUOTE: “Finessin’ is a sport” ~Future

Logan Eisenreich

Junior/P-OF 8

HEIGHT: 6’3” WEIGHT: 195 BATS: R THROWS: R

BIRTHDAY: April 20

NICKNAME: Log

COLLEGE OF CHOICE: Virginia Tech

HOMETOWN: South Riding

OTHER SPORTS/ACTIVITIES: Gaming, Chess, Stargazing, Whale Watching

CAREER HIGHLIGHT: Rooming with Austin Ashe

SUMMER/FALL TEAM: Dirtbass National 17U

LITTLE LEAGUE/YOUTH LEAGUE: Loudoun South Little League

FAVORITE...

TV SHOW: The Fairly OddParents

SPORTS TEAM: Squash

MOVIE: Up

BASEBALL PLAYER: Cameron Lizama

QUOTE: “Bring it on home.” ~John B - Big John

Jackson Sirois Junior/SS 10

HEIGHT: 5’11” WEIGHT: 170 BATS: R THROWS: R

BIRTHDAY: May 16

NICKNAMES: J-Roy

COLLEGE OF CHOICE: UVA

CAREER HIGHLIGHT: Golden Corral

HOMETOWN: Aldie

OTHER SPORTS/ACTIVITIES: JV Basketball Star, Pickleball, Fishing, Building

SUMMER/FALL TEAMS: 5 Star National

LITTLE LEAGUE/YOUTH LEAGUE: Lower Loudoun

FAVORITE...

FOOD: Meatballs

TV SHOW: South Park

SPORTS TEAM: Washington Mystics, Cowboys Cheerleaders

MOVIE: The Interview

BASEBALL PLAYER: Dansby Swanson

QUOTE: “A lion does not concern himself with opinion of sheep.”

Alex Peltier Junior/CF11

HEIGHT: 6’0” WEIGHT: 180 BATS: R THROWS: R

BIRTHDAY: May 7 HOMETOWN: Haymarket

NICKNAME: AP

COLLEGE OF CHOICE: ECU

CAREER HIGHLIGHT: Winning Fortnite Tournament

OTHER SPORTS/ACTIVITIES: JV Basketball Star, Sport Fishing

SUMMER/FALL TEAM: Stars Basketball

FAVORITE...

FOOD: Whole Day Roasted Chicken

TV SHOW: South Park

SPORTS TEAM: Red Sox

MOVIE: The Package

BASEBALL PLAYER: Ronald Acura or Mookie Betts

QUOTE: “The wolf at the top of the hill is not as hungry as the wolf climbing up.”

Nate Hoskins

Junior/3B 12

HEIGHT: 6’2” WEIGHT: 170 BATS: R THROWS: R

BIRTHDAY: August 30 HOMETOWN: Aldie

NICKNAME: Hoski

COLLEGE OF CHOICE: Clemson

OTHER SPORTS/ACTIVITIES: Wrestling, Football, Cabin Building

SUMMER/FALL TEAM: Stars

LITTLE LEAGUE/YOUTH LEAGUE: Loudoun South

FAVORITE...

FOOD: Chicken

SPORTS TEAM: Red Sox

MOVIE: Rush 1, 2, and 3

QUOTE: “All In!” ~Coach G

Austin Ashe

Senior/C-1B 13

HEIGHT: 6’2” WEIGHT: 185 BATS: R THROWS: R

BIRTHDAY: December 24 HOMETOWN: Fairfax

NICKNAME: Double A

CAREER HIGHLIGHT: Homerun Derby Winner at HOYB

SUMMER/FALL TEAM: NOVA Premier

LITTLE LEAGUE/YOUTH LEAGUE: HOYB

FAVORITE...

FOOD: Fettucine Alfredo

TV SHOW: Family Guy

SPORTS TEAMS: Nationals

MOVIE: Top Gun

BASEBALL PLAYER: Buster Posey

QUOTE: “The greatest glory in living lies not in never failing, but in rising every time we fall.”

Mattox Flatt

Junior/C 14

HEIGHT: 5’10” WEIGHT: 175 BATS: L THROWS: R

BIRTHDAY: February 1 HOMETOWN: Flowood, Mississippi

NICKNAME: Mad Ox

SUMMER/FALL TEAM: MVQ

LITTLE LEAGUE/YOUTH LEAGUE: Loudoun South Little League

FAVORITE...

FOOD: Mac and Cheese

SPORTS TEAM: Atlanta Braves

BASEBALL PLAYER: Greg Maddux

QUOTE: “No one bats 1,000.”

Ryan Henson

Junior/P-1B-3B 15

HEIGHT: 6’4” WEIGHT: 210 BATS: R THROWS: R

BIRTHDAY: April 6 HOMETOWN: Reston

NICKNAME: Henny

COLLEGE OF CHOICE: Virginia Tech

OTHER SPORTS/ACTIVITIES: Basketball

CAREER HIGHLIGHT: Throwing a no-hitter

SUMMER/FALL TEAM: Virginia Renegades

LITTLE LEAGUE/YOUTH LEAGUE: Reston Herndon Little League

FAVORITE...

FOOD: Tacos

TV SHOW: The Office

SPORTS TEAM: Nationals

MOVIE: 42

BASEBALL PLAYER: Juan Soto

QUOTE: “You miss 100% of the shots you don’ t take.”

~Wayne Gretzky

~Michael Scott

Jaime Perez

Senior/RHP-OF16

HEIGHT: 5’10” WEIGHT: 185 BATS: R THROWS: R

BIRTHDAY: December 16 HOMETOWN: Brambleton

NICKNAME: JP, Jaeps

COLLEGE OF CHOICE: San Diego

OTHER SPORTS/ACTIVITIES: Hooping, Rock Band

CAREER HIGHLIGHT: Rooming with Garrett Tansing in Hartsville

SUMMER/FALL TEAM: Stars

LITTLE LEAGUE/YOUTH LEAGUE: Loudoun South

FAVORITE...

FOOD: Steak

TV SHOW: The Office

SPORTS TEAMS: Padres

MOVIE: Toy Story 3

BASEBALL PLAYER: Fernando Tatis Jr.

QUOTE: “Practice? You talkin’ ‘bout practice?” ~Allen Iverson

Jacob Ramsey

Junior/IB-RHP18

HEIGHT: 6’1” WEIGHT: 185 BATS: R THROWS: R

BIRTHDAY: May 23 HOMETOWN: Vienna

NICKNAME: Rammer

COLLEGE OF CHOICE: Yale

OTHER SPORTS/ACTIVITIES: Wii Tennis

CAREER HIGHLIGHT: 500 yard dash win

SUMMER/FALL TEAM: Stars Baseball

LITTLE LEAGUE/YOUTH LEAGUE: VLL

FAVORITE...

FOOD: Bacon

TV SHOW: Breaking Bad

SPORTS TEAM: Nationals, Commanders

MOVIE: The Dark Knight

BASEBALL PLAYER: Giacomo Jriege

QUOTE: “All In.”

Luke Krueger

Junior/1B-OF 23

HEIGHT: 6’5’ WEIGHT: 196 BATS: R THROWS: R

BIRTHDAY: January 12 HOMETOWN: South Riding

NICKNAME: Krug

OTHER SPORTS/ACTIVITIES: Hooper

CAREER HIGHLIGHT: Playing in Southeast Regional (LLWS)

SUMMER/FALL TEAM: MVP

LITTLE LEAGUE/YOUTH LEAGUE: Loudoun South Little League

FAVORITE...

FOOD: Steak Fajitas

TV SHOW: Naruto

SPORTS TEAM: Commanders, Nats, Wizards

MOVIE: The Lord of the Rings: The Two Towers

BASEBALL PLAYER: Kevin Adamson

QUOTE: “No one bats 1,000.”

Gregory Quintana

Sophomore/RHP-3B 27

HEIGHT: 5’11” WEIGHT: 175 BATS: R THROWS: R

BIRTHDAY: March 13 HOMETOWN: Haymarket

NICKNAME: Gregor, GQ

OTHER SPORTS/ACTIVITIES: Hoopin’

CAREER HIGHLIGHT: Triple against Highland

SUMMER/FALL TEAM: U.S. Elite

FAVORITE...

FOOD: Steak

TV SHOW: Impractical Jokers

SPORTS TEAM(s): Yankees

MOVIE: Miracle

BASEBALL PLAYER: Derek Jeter

QUOTE: “No one bats 1,000.” ~Coach Emerson

Giacomo Jreige

Junior/C-OF-3B 30

HEIGHT: 5’8’ WEIGHT: 180 BATS: R THROWS: R

BIRTHDAY: September 16

NICKNAME: Guido, Jocko

COLLEGE OF CHOICE: Georgia

HOMETOWN: Vienna

OTHER SPORTS/ACTIVITIES: Football

CAREER HIGHLIGHT: Being Jacob Ramsey’s bat boy

SUMMER/FALL TEAM: Football

LITTLE LEAGUE/YOUTH LEAGUE: Vienna Little League

FAVORITE...

FOOD: Bonchon Chicken

SPORTS TEAM: Redskins, Nats

MOVIE: Friday

BASEBALL PLAYER: Jacob Ramsey

QUOTE: “Pit Stop.”

Matthew Roussey Sophomore/RHP 34

HEIGHT: 6’3” WEIGHT: 195 BATS: R THROWS: R

BIRTHDAY: December 1

NICKNAME: Roussey

COLLEGE OF CHOICE: Clemson

HOMETOWN: Brambleton

OTHER SPORTS/ACTIVITIES: Fortnite

CAREER HIGHLIGHT: No hitter vs. O’Connell

SUMMER/FALL TEAM: Mid-Atlantic Red Sox

LITTLE LEAGUE/YOUTH LEAGUE: LSLL

FAVORITE...

FOOD: Chipotle TV SHOW: South Park

SPORTS TEAM(s): Nationals

MOVIE: 21 Jump Street

BASEBALL PLAYER: Trevor Bauer

QUOTE: “Welcome to the dog house.” ~Me

Alex Pearce

Sophomore/P-OF 37

HEIGHT: 5’11” WEIGHT: 170 BATS: S THROWS: R

BIRTHDAY: July 21

NICKNAME: Young AP

COLLEGE OF CHOICE: UNC

OTHER SPORTS/ACTIVITIES: Baseball

HOMETOWN: Gainesville

CAREER HIGHLIGHT: Going back to back to start Cooperstown with my friend when I was 12

SUMMER/FALL TEAM: Canes

FAVORITE...

FOOD: Steak

TV SHOW: Family Guy

SPORTS TEAM: Yankees, Commanders

MOVIE: Miracle

BASEBALL PLAYER: Nestor Cortes Jr.

QUOTE: “No one bats 1,000.”

Tyler Russ

Junior/RHP-1B 45

HEIGHT: 6’0” WEIGHT: 200 BATS: R THROWS: R

BIRTHDAY: May 26

NICKNAME: T-Russ

HOMETOWN: Aldie

COLLEGE OF CHOICE: Air Force Academy

OTHER SPORTS/ACTIVITIES: Football

CAREER HIGHLIGHT: Homerun against Collegiate

SUMMER/FALL TEAM: Stars Baseball Sisk

FAVORITE...

FOOD: Reverse Seared Ribeye

TV SHOW: One Piece

SPORTS TEAM: Colorado Rockies

MOVIE: Rocky IV

QUOTE: “Good.” ~Jocko Willink

Carter Casagrande

Statistics, Video and Analytics Assistant

Student Assistant

Austin Ashe

Quentin Piccioni

Michael Vertino

Garrett Tansing

Jaime Perez

Junior Varsity Coaches

TONY SALGADO

JV HEAD COACH

16th year at PVI

Coach Salgado grew up in Alexandria City, played baseball at the formerly named T.C. Williams High School and then attended George Mason University. Upon completing his playing career, he began teaching kids his love of the game through coaching. He began his coaching career at Annandale High School, T.C. Williams High School (now named Alexandria City High School) and James Madison High School. In 2003, Salgado joined the coaching staff at PVI and coached for nine years as a varsity assistant, working to develop players at the catching position. After a break from coaching to start his family, he came back on staff as an assistant coach at PVI in 2017, working once again with players at the catching position. He is now the junior varsity head coach for PVI.

Coach Salgado has worked with players at a variety of different levels. He has spent numerous summers coaching college players in the Northern Virginia Collegiate League and in the now defunct Clark Griffith Summer Wood Bat League. He has also coached all levels of local youth travel teams in the Northern Virginia area (7U-18U) and is currently coaching the Aldie Senators 8U and 7U teams. Coach Salgado is also the VA State Director for U.S. Elite Baseball.

In addition to coaching, Coach Salgado has worked as a school-based administrator and educator in both Loudoun and Fairfax Counties for the past 19 years. He currently works with students at South Lakes High School in Reston. Coach Salgado brings his wide array of experiences as a coach and professional educator to the Loudoun South area in hopes of helping young people develop as both ball players and people. Coach Salgado and his family live in South Riding. He and his wife Suzie have three children: Emma (13), Shane (10), and Luke (8).

Junior Varsity Coaches

MARK GUNST

JV ASSISTANT

1st Year at PVI

Mark Gunst is in his first season coaching at Paul VI as a JV assistant coach. Mark was at three year Varsity player for Paul VI from 2009-2012, playing multiple infield positions, as well as starting on the mound. In his senior season, Mark threw five complete games while helping the Varsity win both the WCAC and VISAA championships. Mark was also a Second Team All-VISAA and Second Team All-WCAC selection that same year.

After graduating from Paul VI, Mark walked on at James Madison University, where he later earned a scholarship and pitched for four seasons. Over his collegiate career, Mark amassed 74 appearances for the Dukes, including 25 starts. In the summers of 2013 and 2015, Mark played in the Cal Ripken Collegiate Baseball League for the Vienna Riverdogs, garnering All-CRCBL awards, with the 5 th lowest ERA in the league at 1.70 (2015).

Mark graduated from JMU in 2016 with a degree in marketing and currently works in government contracting for Four Inc. with previous PVI Baseball head coach, Jeff Nolan, as well as multiple other PVI alumni. Mark has also previously coached for the Stars and NOVA Premier Baseball programs, in 2014 and 2017 respectively.

GREG KNOWLES

JV ASSISTANT

4th Year at PVI

Coach Knowles has been coaching baseball at the youth and high school level for more than two decades. In addition to coaching at the high school level, Coach Knowles has coached at the college level in The Potomac Collegiate Summer League for the past two summers. Coach Knowles has also taught high school science for over 22 years.

Prior to his coaching and teaching career, Coach Knowles pitched five seasons in the minor leagues for the St. Louis Cardinals and Baltimore Orioles organizations. Before his professional career Coach Knowles was drafted by the Milwaukee Brewers following his senior year of high school but chose to attend the University of Miami and pitch for the Hurricanes. While at Miami, he played summer ball in the Great Lakes League and the premiere Cape Cod League.

Greg has been married to his high school sweetheart, Kerry, for almost 30 years. The couple have three children: Haley, Nathan, and Carson, and one goofy Dobermann named Penny.

Junior Varsity Coaches

PHIL QUINTANA

JV ASSISTANT

2nd Year at PVI

Phil Quintana (Coach Q) has been coaching at various levels for 30 years and enters his second year with PVI to assist with the development of the pitchers.

Growing up in East Northport, NY, he was a three sport varsity athlete and member of the 1990 Soccer State Championship Team at John H. Glenn High School. He earned All-League Baseball Honors as a third baseman and pitcher, earning a scholarship to play baseball at Dowling College, where he earned a Bachelors Degree in Finance. After college, he played professionally for the Newark Barge Bandits of the North Atlantic League in 1996 where he went 2-0 as a relief pitcher, led his team, and was third in the league (min 10 games) with a 1.45 ERA. In the late 1990’s, he began coaching baseball as the head pitching coach at Suffolk Community College and then on to Dowling College (NCAA Division II) as the head pitching coach and assistant head coach, where he earned an MBA. Phil is a career commercial banker, currently the Regional President for Summit Community Bank.

Phil’s oldest son, Daniel (PVI ‘21) plays baseball at James Madison University. His youngest son, Gregory, is a sophomore and plays for the PVI Varsity Baseball team. Phil, his wife Karri, and the family live in Haymarket with their dog DJ.

JOHN RALSTON ‘07 JV ASSISTANT

7th Year at PVI

John Ralston ’07 will be an assistant coach for the Junior Varsity program. This will be his seventh year on the PVI Baseball coaching staff (2014-2018, 2022-2023). After graduating from Paul VI in 2007, he went on to play four years at Rider University as an infielder, appearing in the Cal State Fullerton Regional in 2008 and the Austin Regional in 2010. Coach Ralston led Rider to the conference playoffs all four years and won the 2008 and 2010 MAAC Championships. In 2011, he was named to the MAAC All Tournament Team. He also participated in two NCAA Regionals: 2008 Cal-State Fullerton (CSF, UCLA, UVA, Rider) and 2010 Austin (Univ. of Texas, Rice, Louisiana Lafayette, Rider). At Rider, Coach Ralston holds the record for most games played, is in the Top 30 for most hits and Top 30 for most RBIs in program history. While at PVI, John was a three year starter on Varsity at shortstop, winning the 2004 State Championship and 2007 WCAC Championship. During Coach Ralston’s time at PVI, the Panthers had a record of 77-17 (.819). Individually, he earned 2006 WCAC 2nd Team and All-Met Honorable Mention as well as 2nd Team All-State honors in 2007. Coach Ralston graduated from Rider University in May 2011 with a Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting. In 2014, he returned to Paul VI as an assistant coach, working primarily with the infielders. He is an Accounting Manager in the IT industry.

2023 Junior Varsity

ST. PAUL VI CATHOLIC HIGH SCHOOL

PANTHERS BASEBALL

2023 JV Roster

Head Coach: Tony Salgado

Assistant Coaches: Mark Gunst, Greg Knowles, Phil Quintana, John Ralston

Student Manager: Jamie Oxley ’26

Head of School: Laura Swenson

Principal: Tom Opfer ‘96

Athletic Director: Billy Emerson

Associate Athletic Director: Ken Kuberski

Assistant Athletic Director: Glenn Farello

Athletic Trainers: Ken Kuberski, Mary Barron ’95, Amanda McCombs

JV & Freshman Schedules

Italics = scrimmage BOLD CAPS = HOME GAME

* denotes WCAC game Freshman Team Game

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PROSPECTIVE STUDENT-ATHLETE BOOKLET

Excellence Never Grad uates

WCAC CHAMPIONS 1993, 2007, 2009, 2012

VISAA STATE CHAMPIONS 1994, 2004, 2008, 2009, 2012

15 CHAMPIONSHIP TITLES SINCE 2004

NATIONALLY RANKED: '05, '07, '08, '09, '10, ’12, ’16, ’18

OVER 100 ALUMNI TO COLLEGE & PRO BASEBALL SINCE 2003

www.pvisports.net

Section 1- (page 3)

Section 2- (page 4)

Section 3- (page 5-6)

Section 4- (page 7)

Section 5- (page 8)

Section 6- (pages 9-10) -

-What They’re Saying About PVI Baseball...

Section 7- (pages 11-14)

Paul VI Baseball Philosophy

The focus of the baseball program is not just winning and producing baseball players. The staff at PVI believes that the game of baseball can be used to develop successful and productive members of society. Life skills such as time management, teamwork and commitment are just a few of the lessons that are stressed to all players. PVI baseball players are held to a higher set of standards and are expected to be first-class citizens, students, and gentlemen. Along with those ideals, the PVI staff feels that the purpose of high school itself is to prepare kids for college, so the purpose of our high school baseball program is to also prepare kids for college baseball. A key philosophy in the PVI Baseball program is that academic performance strengthens athletic performance. If a player “gets it done” in the classroom, baseball will take care of itself.

The basic goals of our coaching staff for our players are as follows:

• To have fun, while appreciating the gift and glory of every day

• To produce high achieving, college bound students

• To produce gentlemen who are respectful, successful and productive members of society

• To help each student-athlete reach his maximum potential and play baseball at the next level

Priorities for those who participate in our program are as follows: Faith, Family, School, and Baseball.

Quality School, Quality Education

Pride Values Integrity

St. Paul VI Catholic High School is unique and our staff recognizes the uniqueness of each student. To this end, we offer the opportunity of a Catholic education to a broad spectrum of students. Our school has a positive and encouraging atmosphere, allowing our students to benefit and achieve. Since its opening in 1983, PVI has made a commitment to a superb overall high school experience for young men just like you.

Located in Loudoun County, Paul VI is the place to be! Christian values are intertwined with academic excellence, enthusiastic spirit, championship athletics, award winning fine arts, enriching clubs and many other great activities.

Quality is better than quantity and the schedule at PVI is more conducive to overall success. PVI offers study halls during the school day, along with more student holidays and more half days than most other schools, thus making it easier to manage your time.

PVI is committed to excellence. W e guide nearly 99% of our students to the best colleges in the nation. PVI graduates take Pride, Values and Integrity to the next level. We are always striving to make our students and our school even greater. By having you become a “Panther” we can do both!

Quick Facts

• Enrollment: 1,200

• Catholic Education

• Christian Environment

• Academic Excellence

• Winning Athletic Tradition

• Excellent Facilities

• Friendly, Family Atmosphere

• Central Location

• Enthusiasm and School Spirit

• A Sense of Community

• A Place You Can Call Home

Great Facilities

In June 2020, Paul VI moved to our new campus on the west side of Chantilly (just over the Loudoun County line, near South Riding). Buildings and fields don’t make the institution, people do but it sure is nice to combine the amazing school community and culture we already have, with a top-notch facility.

Our new campus athletics area include:

• A turf stadium field, permanently lined for soccer, football and lacrosse, with lights and home and visitor side seating

• A turf field perm anently lined for baseball and field hockey, with lights

• A softball field with natural grass, with lights

• Stadium style seating behind home plate for both softball and baseball

• Six tennis courts

• Full size eight lane track, with a natural grass inside field that can be used for soccer, football, lacrosse, field hockey, or any other rectangular field sport

Scott Eastment Memorial Park is the only on-campus home field in the WCAC with lights!

Scott Eastment Memorial Park is the only on-campus home field in the WCAC with lights! Paul VI is one of only three schools in the conference able to host a night game at all. Day games are great, but not all fans can make a day game and nothing beats the thrill and excitement of a game under the lights!

More Games Equals More Experience… On a Higher Level

The PVI Baseball Program plays as many games as any program in the area. Including scrimmages and post-season play, the Varsity team can play up to 35 games every year. After the regular season, the Varsity plays in the WCAC Tournament. Plus, if the Varsity finishes in the top eight of the Virginia Independent Schools Athletic Association (VISAA) poll, they advance to the VA State Tournament for a chance to play at Richmond’s historic Shepherd Stadium. The Panthers have won four State Championships and three WCAC Titles in the past 14 seasons, along with being nationally ranked in 2005, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2016 and 2018. PVI’s astounding record of 372-176 (.678) is evidence that PVI has played and won more games than any other area program from 2003 to 2022

The JV team schedules at least 20 regular season contests per year (along with three to four scrimmages). That equates to at least seven more games than area public school JV teams will play The JV has played and won as many games as any other area JV team since 2003, finishing every season but one with a winning record – including undefeated seasons in 2005 and 2016.

The quality of opponents at PVI is very high. As a member of the Washington Catholic Athletic Conference (WCAC), the Panthers always face a challenging conference schedule. PVI Baseball also schedules some of the best non-conference opponents from the Washington Metropolitan Area. The varsity team travels to California, Florida and/or South Carolina during spring break for additional non-conference games. Our fundraising program covers the expense of our trip.

Within the WCAC from 2003 to 2022:

 Seven of the WCAC’s 10 teams have been ranked in the Washington Post Top 10.

 All three WCAC Virginia teams have been ranked in the VISAA Top 5

 Four WCAC teams have been Nationally Ranked by USA Today, ESPN and/or Baseball America, PVI, St. John’s, DeMatha and Good Counsel

The high level of competition not only makes you a better baseball player, it also draws the attention of college coaches and Major League scouts.

Other facts demonstrating our strength of schedule include:

 Multiple games (annually) against Nationally Ranked opponents.

 Multiple games (annually) against Washington Post Top 10 opponents.

 Every WCAC Varsity team has won at least 12 games and/or finished .500 since 2003.

 Almost 75% of our opponents from 2003-2022 had a winning record.

The Washington Catholic Athletic Conference

The WCAC is comprised of the 10 largest Catholic High Schools in the Washington Metropolitan Area.

VIRGINIA

Bishop Ireton Cardinals

MARYLAND

DeMatha Stags

Bishop O’Connell Knights Good Counsel Falcons

Paul VI Panthers

Bishop McNamara Mustangs

St. Mary’s Ryken Knights

The Heights Cavaliers

WASHINGTON, DC

Archbishop Carroll Lions

Gonzaga Eagles

St. John’s Cadets

The Virginia Independent Schools Athletic Association

The VISAA consists of over 80 private high school baseball teams within the State of Virginia. The schools are grouped by size into three divisions. Paul VI plays at the most competitive, largest level: Division I Teams are ranked weekly throughout the season, with the final top eight earning an at-large bid to the state tournament.

“The Way”

A Winning Approach

Playing baseball at St. Paul VI Catholic High School gives you the “total package.” It’s something we like to call “The PVI Way.”

At PVI, we make a year-round effort for our program and our players. Although the coaching staff encourages participation in other sports at PVI, there are opportunities for baseball players to improve all year through team baseball camps and baseball specific weight training and conditioning. In other words, we have all the camps you need. The staff also monitors the academic progress of baseball players throughout the school year. Our high school program is more like a college program. The idea is to prepare you for the next level. Those who plan to participate in other sports, are not disadvantaged or looked down upon by missing off-season baseball activities. We encourage multi-sport athletes.

Our off-season conditioning program runs from late November through the start of baseball season and focuses on flexibility, cardiovascular strength and endurance, muscular strength and endurance, speed, plyo-metric power and nutrition. The coaching staff is well educated in the latest techniques to improve athletic performance. From late November through late February the PVI Baseball staff coordinates camps for the players at local indoor baseball facilities. Players have a chance to improve skills with the coaching staff and prepare themselves for the upcoming season. In the summer, the staff co-coordinates at least 1-2 weeks of baseball camps in order for players to once again improve skills in the presence of PVI coaches and college coaches. The staff also produces a master schedule of PVI players’ summer teams and makes regular visits to summer games.

The staff monitors academic progress year round through communication with the Dean of Academics and regular checks by the head coach on the school’s intranet grading system. Players are typically referred to tutors and teachers who provide assistance if necessary. A major emphasis is placed on the idea of academic performance strengthening athletic performance. Players often attend after-school study hall with the coaching staff throughout the course of the season. This not only gives the players extra time for schoolwork, it also further emphasizes our philosophies. The Principal, Dean of Students and Dean of Academics also visit the players once a year during practice to make sure each student-athlete fully understands the expectations of the institution.

Coaches meet with players before the season to set roles and goals. Following each season, players have a post season meeting with coaches to set new goals. The idea is to continue successes and improve upon weaknesses. Coaches also meet with players and parents to discuss college options. The coaching staff provides information on college recruiting, NCAA rules and standards and a realistic expectation for all interested players. The coaching staff is in constant contact with colleges throughout the country to ensure that every player who wants to go to the next level can get there.

“The PVI Way” takes high school baseball to a new level. The PVI coaching staff brings a collegiate approach and a professional approach to the program. The high standards, academic monitoring, personal interest in each player, study halls, off-season conditioning and organized practices mirror the protocol for college baseball. Players are told “if you want to be a pro, act like one now ” On that accord, our coaching staff makes every effort to run a program on a professional level. Although well experienced, the coaching staff is always looking for professional development opportunities. By attending clinics and collaborating with other high school coaches, college coaches and professionals, the PVI staff focuses on properly teaching fundamentals with the latest techniques and the finer nuances of the game.

A Staff with Experience, Integrity & Connections

Now in his 21st year at PVI, Head Coach Billy Emerson and his staff have established Paul VI Baseball as one of the most successful and respected programs in America.

Panther Baseball is a family. Paul VI has maintained an amazing group of assistants for years Assistants at the JV and Varsity levels bring years of high level playing and coaching experience to the program . Consistency breeds success!

The baseball staff is loaded with professionals who take their positions very seriously and realize the impact that their actions and decisions make on young lives. The staff also believes in the principles of a Catholic education and focuses on using baseball as a tool to teach important life lessons. The coaches strongly believe in a wholesome, family atmosphere. Players at PVI aren’t simply looked at as baseball players; they are members of a family and each member is just as important as the next. Success off the field is clearly evident as well. Grade point averages rise as rapidly as winning percentages and the Panthers have built a reputation as a dedicated, respectful and hard working group of young men.

Paul VI Baseball has a rich history of sending players to the next level. Since 2003, that tradition has simply grown stronger. Along with numerous “walk -on” invitees, the PVI staff has helped dozens of PVI players land a college roster spot. First and foremost, PVI baseball players will go on to college. Secondly, if the player is willing to find the “best fit,” he will go on to play college baseball.

See pages 31-32 in this media guide for a list of players who have gone on to play college baseball and beyond.

In Summer 2020, Paul VI moved to our new campus on the west side of Chantilly (just over the Loudoun County line, near South Riding). Buildings and fields don’t make the institution, people do but it sure is nice to combine the amazing school community and culture we already have,

WHAT THEY’RE SAYING ABOUT PVI BASEBALL…

“Paul VI is the best baseball program I’ve ever been associated with. From the experience of our coaches, to the level of competition, to our off-season workouts; this is a high school program that rivals a top college program. I am very grateful for my experiences at PVI ”

- Alex Gregory Infielder, Class of 2005 All-Met in 2005, All-State in 2004 & 2005, All-WCAC in 2004 & 2005, Co-MVP 2005, Four Year Starter at Radford University. Drafted by the New York Mets, 17th Round, 2009.

“Paul VI is a program that will continually produce good players, good students and good people. Billy Emerson and his staff are well experienced in every aspect of running a high quality operation. I’ve seen the highs and lows of high school programs throughout the country and anyone who has the chance to play at PVI should feel blessed.”

- Bill Buck Regional Scout, Detroit Tigers, Retired 2002 Mid-Atlantic Scout of the Year, Mid-Atlantic Hall of Fame

“Billy was an easy player to coach because of his desire to win and passion for the game. I’m not surprised to see him running a successful program.”

- Dayton Moore GM & Vice President

Kansas City Royals

2015 World Series Champions

Contacts & Admissions Information

St. Paul VI Catholic High School

42341 Braddock Road

Chantilly, V A 20152

703-352-0925

School Website: www paulvi net

Athletics Website: www.pvisports.net

Head Baseball Coach: Billy Emerson 703-352-0925 x1811 bemerson@paulvi net

Admissions: www paulvi net/admissions pviadmission@paulvi.net

Tuition Assistance

By rule, no school within the WCAC is permitted to award athletic scholarships. Needs-based tuition assistance and other scholarships are available at PVI

ST. PAUL VI CATHOLIC HIGH SCHOOL TUITION RATES (2023-2024)

Catholic Rate Non-Catholic Rate

1st Student $20,255 00 $24,455 00

2nd Student $16,205 00 $24,455 00

3rd Student $12,155 00 $24,455 00 Tuition may be paid in full or in installments (typically monthly) through FACTS Tuition Management (FACTS Tuition Management will bill an annual fee directly to the family for this service)

2012 WCAC and VISAA State Champs

2008 VISAA STATE CHAMPIONS – FINAL NATIONAL RANKING #12

2009 WCAC & VISAA STATE CHAMPIONS – RANKED #1 in Washington DC

PAUL VI PANTHERS BASEBALL Prospective Player Survey

Please complete what applies to you and print clearly.

RETURN TO: PVI BASEBALL OFFICE – 42341 Braddock Rd. Chantilly 20152

Your Name___________________________________________________ Today’s date_______________

Current School ______________________________________________Location ____________________

Parent(s) full names______________________________________________________________________

Parent(s) home phone_____________________________ Parent(s) email___________________________

Parent work phone(s) ______________/_______________Emergency Phone________________________ (Dad) (Mom) (Who) (Where) (#)

Home address____________________________________________________________________ (Street address) (City) (State) (Zip code)

Your phone___________________________ your email________________________________________ (if different from parent)

Grade____________Age_____ D.O.B. _______________Current GPA. _______________

Height ____________Weight ____________ Primary position(s)__________________________________

Secondary positions_____________________________ bats (check one): [] L [] R [] S throws: [] L [] R

Briefly describe your goal(s) for the upcoming season… (personal and/or team goals):

I intend to tryout for (check one): [] JV [] Varsity

I will not miss any winter workouts/camps (check one): [] TRUE [] FALSE

If FALSE, why?

I will not miss any portion of the spring season (check one): [] TRUE [] FALSE

If FALSE, why? ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------

FOR NEW PLAYERS ONLY

How many years have you played organized baseball? ______________

For what team and what league did you play last? ______________________________________________

Prior coach as reference: _________________________________________ phone___________________

Other information: ______________________________________________________________________

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