This media guide is produced by Paul VI staff as a means of highlighting Panthers Baseball, particularly the young men of which we are all so proud. GO Panthers!!!
Head of School
Laura Swenson
Principal Thomas Opfer ‘96
Chaplain Rev. Stephen Schultz / Rev. Ramón Domínguez (interim)
Dean of Curriculum Apolonio Latar
Dean of Faculty Melanie Kiernan ‘92
Dean of Instruction Ana Aldana
Dean of Students Tony Salgado
Chief Financial Officer
Director of Counseling
Director of Security
Michelle Pochick
Sandra Stankiewicz
Mark Collier
Athletic Director/Varsity Baseball Coach Billy Emerson
Associate Athletic Director Ken Kuberski
Assistant Athletic Director Glenn Farello
Athletic Operations Assistant Rich Hayden
Athletic Administrative Assistant Linda Zanelotti
St. Paul VI Catholic High School 42341 Braddock Road, Chantilly, VA 20152 703-352-0925
Admissions: admissions@paulvi.net
School Website: www.paulvi.net
Athletics Website: www.pvisports.net
@PaulVICatholic @PVISports @PVI_Baseball
Dear PVI Baseball Community, Spring is in the air and with that it is time to “Play Ball!” Baseball is undoubtedly one of America’s favorite pastimes for many reasons, and it is no different here at St. Paul VI Catholic High School. Thanks to the hard work of our coaches and many volunteers, our field is ready, the nets are hung, and it is time to enjoy a hotdog, chat with a friend in the stands, catch a foul ball, and cheer on our PVI Panthers!
At PVI, the coaches and the Athletic Department staff work hard to create a program that combines the many facets of our Catholic mission — a quality, educational environment that prepares students to face challenges that come their way. All students at PVI must balance academics and any extracurricular activities, including athletics. They are scholar athletes first and foremost — shining examples of our Catholic mission — and of what can be accomplished through character, determination, and teamwork.
Positive support under the responsibility of good sportsmanship is expected of all students, fans, and guests. A good rule of conduct should be to let each participant do the job he or she has been trained to do: players play, coaches coach, umpires judge, and fans cheer in a positive manner. It is my constant prayer that God watches over all who walk the halls, the courts, and the fields of PVI. May the spring baseball season bring success and safety for all — and a good amount of homeruns! Go Play Ball, Panthers!
Peace and blessings,
Laura Laura H. Swenson Head of School
10135 Colvin Run Road #101
Great Falls, Virginia 22066
(703) 757 - 0833
42395 Ryan Rd #104 Brambleton, VA 20148
(703) 542 - 7000
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 Nationally 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
WCAC Champions
Nationally Ranked
WCAC South Champions
2004 VISBA State Champions
1999 WCAC South Champions
1994 VISBA State Champions
1993 WMAC Champions
Congratulations to the 2023 Panthers on their selection for the following awards:
VISAA ALL-STATE SELECTIONS:
First Team:
Jaime Perez (P), Jackson Sirois (INF)
Second Team:
Alex Peltier (OF), Tyler Russ (INF)
LOUDOUN SOUTH BASEBALL REPORT (LSBR):
First Team:
Alex Peltier, Logan Eisenreich
Second Team:
Tyler Russ, Jaime Perez, Gavin Keller, Carter Perdue
Honorable Mention:
Nate Hoskins, Jackson Sirios, Mattox Flatt
ALL-WCAC SELECTIONS:
First Team:
Tyler Russ (INF), Jaime Perez (P)
Second Team:
Alex Peltier (OF), Jackson Sirios (INF)
Logan Eisenreich (P)
Honorable Mention
Mattox Flatt (C), Gavin Keller (OF), Ryan Henson (INF/P)
WASHINGTON POST ALL MET:
Honorable Mention:
Jackson Sirois
Smitha Beeravolu and Sreedhar Palvai
Kimberly and Jon Bitto
Daniel Brosnan ’05
Jane and Mike Burke
Carney Foundation
Elizabeth and Thomas Carroll
Chantilly Angels LLC (B. Emerson)
Kris and Chris Colio
Angela Colio
Krystal and Daniel Culpepper
Candice and Robert Driscoll
Christine and George Eastment
Gusta Farrar
Cindy and Sean Gallagher
Alexander Gregory ’05
Dori and Eric Henson
Joseph Henson
Magaly Galdo Hirst and Tom Hirst
Barbara and Charles Hoskins
Adrianne and Matthew Jewett
Larry Jurcich
Bridgette and Steve Jreige
Kathryn and Geoffrey Keller
Julie and Lincoln Krueger
Maija and John Kuspa
Jamie and Christian Lau
Lynda Maloney
Victoria Martinez
Courtney Massimo
Stacey Minogue
Brett Moore ’06
Arlene and Michael Munoz
William Naylor ’05
Caroline and William Neely
Robert Newell ’12
Mary Beth and Corey Perdue
Jennifer and Kevin Peltier
Potomac Fall Dentistry / Emmanuel Skordalakis
Denise and David Ramsey
Diane Ramsey
Ellen Rooney
Christine and Michael Roussey
Elizabeth and Steven Russ
Sandia Ceramics / Philip King
Schwab / Carmine Carullo
Joan and Mike Smith
Sport Court of Washington DC / Scott Kidd
Summit Community Bank / Philip Quintana
Erica and William Tighe
Julia S. Vaughan
Sandra and Christopher Vaughan
Sarah and Alex Vaxmonsky
Welcome to PVI Baseball 2024! 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 22 years and I am looking forward to the continued success of our baseball program.
Twenty two 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 20 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 392188 (.676) since 2003.
Another byproduct of our progress is the collection of over 100 studentathletes 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.
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.
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 in 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 whole family. You all afford me the time and support to do my best.
It is an honor and a privilege to serve as the Director of Athletics and Varsity Baseball Coach at PVI. I am humbled by our community’s sense of togetherness. Thanks for coming and we’ll see you at the next game!
We are truly ONE TEAM!
#TeamPVI
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Logan Eisenreich, Mattox Flat, Ryan Henson, Nate Hoskins, Giacomo Jreige, Gavin Keller, Luke Krueger, Cameron Lizama, Alex Peltier, Jacob Ramsey, Jackson Sirois, Tyler Russ and all the players, coaches and families an UNFORGETTABLE and AWESOME season!
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 38 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 31 years including 15 from 2004 thru 2018.
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 Power 25+: 2023 (#30; #9 in season)
Prep Baseball Rpt (PBR) - VA/DC Private School Top 10: 2022 (#8 in season)
Prep Baseball Rpt (PBR) - VA/DC Private School Top 10: 2023 (#9; #4 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, 2022-23 (Ranked #1 in 2005 & 2008; tourney canceled in 2020-21 due to COVID)
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)
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) and 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
(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)
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) and 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
2023 (20-12) Billy Emerson - WCAC Semifinal, VISAA Semifinal
OVERALL VARSITY RECORD: 1985-2023 (38 seasons)
643 wins, 410 losses ( .611 )
*2020/2021 considered as 1 season; 1 game played and won in 2020
NUMBER OF WINNING SEASONS: 31
AVERAGE SEASON: 16.9 wins, 10.8 losses (38 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: 18
(1991-93, 1996 & 99, 2000, 2005-2010, 2012-2013, 2016-2018, 2023)
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: 28
(1987, 1992-94, 1996-2001, 2004-2019, 2022-23)
STATE SEMIFINAL APPEARANCES: 17
(1992-94, 1998-99, 2004-2012, 2016, 2018, 2023)
OVERALL STATE TOURNAMENT RECORD: 29-19
(Champions in 1994, 2004, 2008, 2009 & 2012)
Best seasons by statistical category. Covers the years 2001 through 2023.
GENERAL
GAMES PLAYED:
1st) 34 in 2012 2nd) 32 in 2006, 2016 & 2023
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 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
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
4/06/23 vs. Archbishop Carroll: 2 Pitchers: Matthew Roussey (4, Win) & Quentin Piccioni (1) — 7 innings
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. St. Mary’s Ryken: Scott Eastment — 5 innings (mercy rule)
4/21/04 vs. Archbishop 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
3/14/09 vs. Hearts: 2 Pitchers: Tyler Costello (4, Win) & Koji Marks (1) — 5 innings (mercy rule)
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 & 2017-2023 – Billy Emerson 315-152 –.675 in 16 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
ERA (Earned Runs per 7 IP) (Minimum 25 IP) Wins
Walks/Gm (BB per 7 IP) (Minimum 25 IP) Games Started
ERA (Earned Runs per 7 IP) (Minimum 50 IP) Wins
Virginia Independent Schools Athletic Association (VISAA) 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. Division I is made up of the largest schools. Schools fielding VISAA Division I baseball teams include:
Benedictine
Bishop Ireton
Bishop O’Connell
Catholic Cape Henry Collegiate Collegiate
Episcopal Flint Hill Fork Union Military
Miller School
Norfolk Academy Paul VI
Saint John Paul the Great Potomac Woodberry Forest
St. Anne’s-Belfield
Trinity Episcopal
St. Christopher’s St. Stephen’s and St. Agnes
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 nine teams to determine the state champion for each division.
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 12 high schools fielding WCAC baseball teams include:
North Division
Archbishop Carroll
DeMatha
Gonzaga
Good Counsel
The Heights
St. John’s
South Division
Bishop Ireton
Bishop McNamara
Bishop O’Connell
Paul VI
St. Mary’s Ryken
Saint John Paul the Great*
*probational member
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
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
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
Michael Vertino ‘23 - Notre Dame College
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
Alex Hebenstreit ‘22 - Harford College (NJCAA D1)
Daniel Quintana ‘21 - James Madison University (NCAA Div.1), Shepherd University (NCAA Div. II)
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)
Jose Herrera ‘04 - University of Toronto (CANADA)
Gabe Ralston ‘03 - Frederick C.C. (NJCAA Div. II), Lebanon Valley College (NCAA Div. III)
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.
PVI Baseball alumni who have played (or been drafted by) professional baseball:
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
“I think the education and discipline taught at Paul VI helped me to be a better person.”
“PVI influenced me greatly, from lifelong friends to education to athletics.”
~Kevin Kelly PVI Class of 2016
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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 was 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!
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
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 is 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 Chantiily 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!
Billy Emerson returned as varsity head coach seven years ago after guiding the JV to a perfect 20-0 record in 2016, following three years completely away from coaching. His 2018 Varsity Panthers finished 24-7, winning the WCAC regular season title, before falling in the WCAC semifinals and the state semifinals, and were 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 post-season play. His 2022 team won 15 games and reached the state quarterfinals and in 2023 his Panthers returned to their normal spot among the area’s best, winning 20 games for the 9th time in the last 16 seasons, reaching both the WCAC and state semifinals.
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, and 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 315-149 (.679), and has an overall varsity head coaching record of 336-188 (.641) through 2023. 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 All-Conference, 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 25 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 is currently the head coach of the Red Foxes in the Potomac League, a collegiate summer league that plays at Capital One Park in Tysons Corner, Virginia. 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 28 years. The couple resides in Vienna with their children: Amanda (PVI ‘17), Haley (PVI ‘19) and William IV (PVI ’25). Emerson’s father Bill is a legendary Hall of Fame Bluegrass musician.
Michael Appleton enters his fifth 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 (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 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
3rd Year at PVI
Sean Lizama is in his 3rd 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 13 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 23 years and live in South Riding. They have two children, Luca and Cameron. Luca attends the University of Alabama and Cameron is a senior at PVI.
VARSITY ASSISTANT
1st Year at PVI
Former Major Leaguer Tom Carroll joined the PVI Baseball program this past winter as an assistant coach for the Varsity team.
Carroll grew up playing Little League baseball in Oriskany, NY before moving to Pittsburgh where he pitched and played outfield for North Allegheny High School. He was selected in the 6th round of the MLB draft by the Cincinnati Reds at 17 years old. In his first full season of minor league baseball, Carroll went 18-5 with a 2.32 ERA. At 20 years old, he went 15-9 for AAA Indianapolis. The following season in AAA, he got off to an 8-4 start, tossed a no-hitter, and was called up to the major leagues. Carroll started 20 games and had 8 relief appearances over two seasons, going 8-4 overall as a member of “The Big Red Machine.” He went 4-1 record during the National League pennant race of 1975, earning himself a World Series ring.
Coach Carroll has helped coach his sons’ teams over the years, while also helping to run the Catholic Athletes for Christ Baseball Camps with other former and current MLB players. He has worked for the Mitre Corporation for the last 30 years, and as an adjunct professor at his alma mater Georgetown University. Coach Carroll and his wife Elizabeth reside in western Loudoun County. They have two sons: Daniel (who attends the Curtis Institute of Music) and John (PVI Class of ‘27/JV Baseball).
Head Coach: Mr. Billy Emerson (44)
Assistant Coaches: Mr. Michael Appleton (17), Mr. Mike Gallagher (24), Mr. Sean Lizama (25)
Student Assistant: Jaime Oxley ’26
Head of School: Mrs. Laura Swenson
Principal: Dr. Tom Opfer ’96
Athletic Director: Mr. Billy Emerson
Associate Athletic Director and Head Athletic Trainer: Mr. Ken Kuberski
Assistant Athletic Director: Mr. Glenn Farello
Athletic Trainers: Dr. Mary Barron ’95, Ms. Amanda McCombs
5x VISAA State Champs – 4x WCAC Champs – 8x Nationally Ranked
WCAC Tournament: MAY 3-12
VISAA State Tournament: MAY 13-18
Scrimmages are in italics
HOME GAMES ARE IN BOLD CAPS
*denotes (WCAC) conference game
PREP (scrim)
1996 Alumni & 2027 Proud Parent
Melissa Bell | EVP | Branch Mgr | NMLS ID 4505582022 Proud Parent &
HEIGHT: 5’9” WEIGHT: 160 BATS: R THROWS: R
BIRTHDAY: July 12
NICKNAME: BigBoyBaller234
HOMETOWN: Annandale
COLLEGE OF CHOICE: Arizona State University
OTHER SPORTS/ACTIVITIES: pickleball, Rainbow 6 Seige, fishing, billiards, badmiton, chess
SUMMER/FALL TEAM: Loudoun South
LITTLE LEAGUE/YOUTH LEAGE: ANSLL
FAVORITE...
FOOD: crockpot meals
TV SHOW: The Blacklist
SPORTS TEAM: LSU Gymnastics
MOVIE: Grand Turismo
BASEBALL PLAYER: Jack Driscoll
QUOTE: “Give a man a fish and he eats for the night; teach a man to fish and he eats for life.”
HEIGHT: 5’9” WEIGHT: 140 BATS: R THROWS: R
BIRTHDAY: March 22
NICKNAME: Camo
COLLEGE OF CHOICE: Alabama
HOMETOWN: South Riding
OTHER SPORTS/ACTIVITIES: Rainbow 6 Siege, Professional MLB The Show Player
CAREER HIGHLIGHT: Diving catch in Little League Regionals
SUMMER/FALL TEAM: Loudoun South
LITTLE LEAGUE: Loudoun South
FAVORITE...
FOOD: goldfish
T V SHOW: All American
SPORTS TEAM: Yankees
BASEBALL PLAYER: Ryan Henson
QUOTE: “I’m my only competition. I can’t lose.” ~Lil Baby
HEIGHT: 6’1” WEIGHT: 215 BATS: R THROWS: R
BIRTHDAY: September 9 HOMETOWN: Fairfax
NICKNAME: Tig
COLLEGE OF CHOICE: TBD
CAREER HIGHLIGHT: States in All-Stars
SUMMER/FALL TEAM: Snyder Bucks
LITTLE LEAGUE: Fairfax Little League
FAVORITE...
FOOD: burger
TV SHOW: Breaking Bad
SPORTS TEAM: Nationals, Commanders
MOVIE: Major League
BASEBALL PLAYER: Alex Pearce
QUOTE: “One medkit is better than 15 bandages.”
HEIGHT: 6’0” WEIGHT: 185 BATS: L THROWS: R
BIRTHDAY: July 19
NICKNAME: Big Willy
HOMETOWN: Vienna
COLLEGE OF CHOICE: North Carolina
OTHER SPORTS/ACTIVITIES: football
CAREER HIGHLIGHT: beating Gonzaga
SUMMER/FALL TEAM: Vienna Legion Post 180
LITTLE LEAGUE/YOUTH LEAGUE: Vienna Little League
FAVORITE...
FOOD: mac n’ cheese
TV SHOW: Spongebob Squarepants
SPORTS TEAM: Baltimore Ravens
MOVIE: Step Brothers
BASEBALL PLAYER: Kevin Kelly
HEIGHT: 5’7” WEIGHT: 150 BATS: R THROWS: R
BIRTHDAY: January 3 HOMETOWN: Stone Ridge
NICKNAME: Noah
CAREER HIGHLIGHT: Beating St. John’s
SUMMER TEAM: U.S. Elite National
LITTLE LEAGUE: Loudoun South Little League
FAVORITE...
FOOD: quesadilla
T V SHOW: Vinland Saga
SPORTS TEAM(s): Houston Astros, Green Bay Packers
MOVIE: Good Will Hunting
BASEBALL PLAYER: Cameron Lizama
QUOTE: “You merely adopted the dark...I was born in it.”
HEIGHT: 5’7” WEIGHT: 170 BATS: R THROWS: R
BIRTHDAY: December 29
NICKNAME: TJ
COLLEGE OF CHOICE: GMU
HOMETOWN: Manassas
CAREER HIGHLIGHT: Walking off Gonzaga last year
SUMMER TEAM: Marucci Stars 2026
LITTLE LEAGUE: Greater Manassas Baseball League (GMBL)
FAVORITE...
FOOD: pasta
T V SHOW: Modern Family
SPORTS TEAM(s): Phillies
MOVIE: The Blind Side
BASEBALL PLAYER: Cam Lizama
QUOTE: “All in.” ~Coach G
HEIGHT: 6’0” WEIGHT: 200 BATS: L THROWS: L
BIRTHDAY: November 8 HOMETOWN: Great Falls
NICKNAME: Vax
COLLEGE OF CHOICE: UVA
CAREER HIGHLIGHT: Calling a HR before the at bat
SUMMER/FALL TEAM: Virginia Renegades
LITTLE LEAGUE/YOUTH LEAGUE: Great Falls
FAVORITE...
FOOD: fried chicken
SPORTS TEAM: Yankees
TV SHOW: Family Guy
MOVIE: Daddy’s Home 2
BASEBALL PLAYER: Aaron Judge
QUOTE: “If you want something done right, you got to do it yourself.”
HEIGHT: 6’4” WEIGHT: 195 BATS: R THROWS: R
BIRTHDAY: December 26 HOMETOWN: Chantilly
NICKNAME: Perdookie
COLLEGE OF CHOICE: North Carolina
OTHER SPORTS/ACTIVITIES: fishing
CAREER HIGHLIGHT: beating St. John’s
SUMMER/FALL TEAM: Renegades
LITTLE LEAGUE/YOUTH LEAGUE: CYA
FAVORITE...
FOOD: Chipotle
T V SHOW: Snowfall
SPORTS TEAM: Steelers
MOVIE: The Hangover
BASEBALL PLAYER: Trevor Bauer
QUOTE: “Mo’ money, mo’ problems.” ~Michael Scott
HEIGHT: 6’3” WEIGHT: 200 BATS: R THROWS: R
BIRTHDAY: December 1
NICKNAME: Russo
COLLEGE OF CHOICE: Clemson
HOMETOWN: Brambleton
OTHER SPORTS/ACTIVITIES: fish, 2K
CAREER HIGHLIGHT: CG shutout on Varsity last year
SUMMER/FALL TEAM: Mid-Atlantic Red Sox
LITTLE LEAGUE/YOUTH LEAGUE: LSLL
FAVORITE...
FOOD: chili dog
TV SHOW: Too Hot to Handle
SPORTS TEAM: Nationals
MOVIE: Bull Durham
BASEBALL PLAYER: Billy Emerson
HEIGHT: 6’0” WEIGHT: 180 BATS: R THROWS: R
BIRTHDAY: May 16
NICKNAMES: Jroyz
COLLEGE OF CHOICE: UVA
HOMETOWN: Leesburg
OTHER SPORTS/ACTIVITIES: fishing, Siege, pool, sleeping, eating
CAREER HIGHLIGHT: bases clearing triple in VISAA State Quarterfinals
SUMMER/FALL TEAMS: 5 Star National
LITTLE LEAGUE/YOUTH LEAGUE: Lower Loudoun
FAVORITE...
FOOD: chicken parm
T V SHOW: Bubble Guppies
SPORTS TEAMS: Red Sox, Cowboys Cheerleaders
MOVIE: Cars
BASEBALL PLAYER: Dansby Swanson
QUOTE: “A lion does not concern himself with the opinion of sheep.” ~Mr. Knowles
HEIGHT: 6’1” WEIGHT: 185 BATS: R THROWS: R
BIRTHDAY: May 7 HOMETOWN: Haymarket
NICKNAME: AP, Pelt
COLLEGE OF CHOICE: ECU
OTHER SPORTS/ACTIVITIES: billiards, Siege
CAREER HIGHLIGHT: clutching a 1v3 to win the Siege round
SUMMER/FALL TEAM: East Coast Sox
FAVORITE...
FOOD: steak
TV SHOW: Love Island
SPORTS TEAM: Boston Red Sox
MOVIE: Gladiator
BASEBALL PLAYER: Mookie Betts
QUOTE: “Hop on Siege.”
HEIGHT: 6’2” WEIGHT: 185 BATS: R THROWS: R
BIRTHDAY: August 30 HOMETOWN: Aldie
NICKNAME: Hoski
COLLEGE OF CHOICE: Muhlenberg
OTHER SPORTS/ACTIVITIES: football, fishing, landscaping
CAREER HIGHLIGHT: Little League World Series
LITTLE LEAGUE/YOUTH LEAGUE: Loudoun South
FAVORITE...
FOOD: chicken parm
TV SHOW: Monk
SPORTS TEAM: Red Sox
MOVIE: Ace Ventura
BASEBALL PLAYER: Mookie Betts
QUOTE: “Iron sharpens iron.”
HEIGHT: 6’0” WEIGHT: 185 BATS: S THROWS: R
BIRTHDAY: July 21 HOMETOWN: Gainesville
NICKNAME: AP
COLLEGE OF CHOICE: College of Charleston
OTHER SPORTS/ACTIVITIES: baseball
CAREER HIGHLIGHT: 12th inning walk-off double vs. Ireton
SUMMER/FALL TEAM: Canes
FAVORITE...
FOOD: steak
T V SHOW: Outer Banks
SPORTS TEAM: Yankees
MOVIE: The Sandlot
BASEBALL PLAYER: Will Tighe
QUOTE: “No one bats a thousand.”
HEIGHT: 5’10” WEIGHT: 180 BATS: L THROWS: R
BIRTHDAY: February 1 HOMETOWN: Flowood, Mississippi
COLLEGE OF CHOICE: Eastern Mennonite University
SUMMER/FALL TEAM: MVP Dawgs
FAVORITE...
FOOD: steak
TV SHOW: Suits
MOVIE: Lord of the Rings: The Two Towers
SPORTS TEAM: Atlanta Braves
BASEBALL PLAYER: Greg Maddux
QUOTE: “No one bats 1,000.”
HEIGHT: 6’5” WEIGHT: 220 BATS: R THROWS: R
BIRTHDAY: April 6 HOMETOWN: Reston
NICKNAME: Henny
COLLEGE OF CHOICE: University of Mary Washington
CAREER HIGHLIGHT: winning districts in 10U
SUMMER/FALL TEAM: Virginia Renegades
LITTLE LEAGUE/YOUTH LEAGUE: Reston Little League
FAVORITE...
FOOD: Chipotle
TV SHOW: The Office
SPORTS TEAM: Nationals
MOVIE: 42
BASEBALL PLAYER: Cam Lizama
HEIGHT: 6’0” WEIGHT: 175 BATS: R THROWS: R
BIRTHDAY: June 19
NICKNAME: Burkey
COLLEGE OF CHOICE: JMU
OTHER SPORTS/ACTIVITIES: golf
HOMETOWN: South Riding
CAREER HIGHLIGHT: no hitter vs. The Heights
SUMMER/FALL TEAM: Diamond Elite
LITTLE LEAGUE/YOUTH LEAGUE: Loudoun South
FAVORITE...
FOOD: steak
TV SHOW: South Park
SPORTS TEAMS: Nationals
MOVIE: Interstellar
BASEBALL PLAYER: Max Scherzer
HEIGHT: 6’2” WEIGHT: 185 BATS: R THROWS: R
BIRTHDAY: May 23
NICKNAME: Rammer
COLLEGE OF CHOICE: Virgina Tech
HOMETOWN: Vienna
CAREER HIGHLIGHT: Will to Win Award winner
SUMMER/FALL TEAM: Stars Baseball
LITTLE LEAGUE/YOUTH LEAGUE: Vienna Little League
FAVORITE...
FOOD: spiral ham
TV SHOW: Breaking Bad
SPORTS TEAM: Commanders, Nats
MOVIE: Se7en
BASEBALL PLAYER: Derek Jeter, Bryce Harper
QUOTE: “This is why you’re failing math.”
HEIGHT: 6’5’ WEIGHT: 210 BATS: R THROWS: R
BIRTHDAY: January 12
NICKNAME: Krug
HOMETOWN: South Riding
OTHER SPORTS/ACTIVITIES: Hooper
CAREER HIGHLIGHT: Southeast Regional 12U All Stars
SUMMER/FALL TEAM: MVP
LITTLE LEAGUE/YOUTH LEAGUE: Loudoun South Little League
FAVORITE...
FOOD: chips and queso
T V SHOW: The Boys
SPORTS TEAM: Commanders, Nats, Wizards
MOVIE: The Lord of the Rings
BASEBALL PLAYER: Stone Garrett
QUOTE: “I’m Vengeance.” ~Batman
HEIGHT: 6’4” WEIGHT: 210 BATS: R THROWS: R
BIRTHDAY: October 30
NICKNAME: Brendo
HOMETOWN: Brambleton
OTHER SPORTS/ACTIVITIES: fishing
CAREER HIGHLIGHT: Winning MVP Pitcher freshman year
SUMMER/FALL TEAM: Richmond Braves Platinum
LITTLE LEAGUE/YOUTH LEAGUE: Loudoun South Little League
FAVORITE...
FOOD: steak
TV SHOW: The 100
SPORTS TEAMS: LA Dodgers
MOVIE: Black Panther
BASEBALL PLAYER: Marcus Stroman
QUOTE: “It’s not where/how you start. It’s where you finish.”
HEIGHT: 6’0”
WEIGHT: 180 BATS: R THROWS: R
BIRTHDAY: March 13
NICKNAME: GQ, Giqua
HOMETOWN: Haymarket
OTHER SPORTS/ACTIVITIES: pick-up basketball
CAREER HIGHLIGHT: coming back against Ireton in 11 innings
SUMMER/FALL TEAM: U.S. Elite Mid Atlantic West
LITTLE LEAGUE/YOUTH LEAGUE: GHBL
FAVORITE...
FOOD: steak
TV SHOW: Impractical Jokers
SPORTS TEAM(s): Yankees, NY Giants, Caps
BASEBALL PLAYER: Derek Jeter
QUOTE: “Doubt is only removed by action. If you are not working, that is when doubt comes in.” ~Connor McGregor
HEIGHT: 5’9” WEIGHT: 152 BATS: L THROWS: R
BIRTHDAY: February 2 HOMETOWN: Springfield
NICKNAME: Nogey
COLLEGE OF CHOICE: William & Mary
OTHER SPORTS/ACTIVITIES: job, hiking
SUMMER/FALL TEAM: Bradley Baseball
LITTLE LEAGUE/YOUTH LEAGUE: South County Little League
FAVORITE...
FOOD: bacon cheeseburger
TV SHOW: Brooklyn Nine-Nine
SPORTS TEAM: Yankees, Bengals
MOVIE: Kung Fu Panda
Baseball Player: Jonathan India
QUOTE: John 3:16
HEIGHT: 5’9’ WEIGHT: 170 BATS: R THROWS: R
BIRTHDAY: September 16
NICKNAME: Giacco
COLLEGE OF CHOICE: NC State
HOMETOWN: Vienna
OTHER SPORTS/ACTIVITIES: football
CAREER HIGHLIGHT: Will to Win Award winner
LITTLE LEAGUE/YOUTH LEAGUE: Vienna Little League
FAVORITE...
FOOD: Mex Mart
TV SHOW: Sanford and Son
SPORTS TEAM: Washington Redskins
MOVIE: Pulp Fiction
BASEBALL PLAYER: Thomas Jewett
QUOTE: “Breathe air.”
HEIGHT: 6’4” WEIGHT: 205 BATS: R THROWS: R
BIRTHDAY: October 29
NICKNAME: Gally
COLLEGE OF CHOICE: Maryland
HOMETOWN: Reston
OTHER SPORTS/ACTIVITIES: basketball
CAREER HIGHLIGHT: three homeruns in one game
SUMMER/FALL TEAM: VA Renegades
LITTLE LEAGUE/YOUTH LEAGUE: Reston Little League
FAVORITE...
FOOD: Chipotle
TV SHOW: SpongeBob
SPORTS TEAM: Steelers
MOVIE: 8 Mile
Baseball Player: Bryce Harper
HEIGHT: 6’0” WEIGHT: 205 BATS: R THROWS: R
BIRTHDAY: May 26 HOMETOWN: Aldie
NICKNAME: T-Russ
COLLEGE OF CHOICE: Air Force Academy
OTHER SPORTS/ACTIVITIES: hunting
CAREER HIGHLIGHT: Homerun against Collegiate
SUMMER/FALL TEAM: Stars
FAVORITE...
FOOD: steak sandwich
TV SHOW: One Piece
SPORTS TEAM: Colorado Rockies
MOVIE: Good Will Hunting
Baseball Player: Paul Skenes
QUOTE: “Good.” ~Jocko Willink
HEIGHT: 6’3” WEIGHT: 200 BATS: R THROWS: R
BIRTHDAY: April 20 HOMETOWN: South Riding
NICKNAME: Schlog, Log
COLLEGE OF CHOICE: Virginia Tech
OTHER SPORTS/ACTIVITIES: gaming, eating
CAREER HIGHLIGHT: 5 2/3 no hitter freshman year
SUMMER/FALL TEAM: Dirtbags National 18U
LITTLE LEAGUE/YOUTH LEAGUE: Loudoun South Little League
FAVORITE...
FOOD: steak
SPORTS TEAM: Angels
MOVIE: Dazed and Confused
BASEBALL PLAYER: Jacob deGrom
QUOTE: “I’m just livin’ man, L - I - V - I - N.” ~David Wooderson
BEST OF LUCK TO CAMERON LIZAMA AND THE PVI PANTHERS FOR A GREAT 2024 SEASON LOVE, NANNA & PAPA (JEFF & SHARON LIZAMA)
Gregory,
We couldn’t be prouder of all the hard work you put in to achieve your goals.
To all the seniors, “thank you” for your time, energy and effort, on and off the field, setting an example for the student-athletes who follow in your footsteps.
Good luck Gregory and the rest of the Panthers on a great 2024!!
- Coach Q, Karri and Daniel.
AP -
AP -
What an amazing journey this has been! We have cherished watching you grow as a player and a young man. We love you and are so excited for the future. Always chase those dreams!
What an amazing journey this has been! We have cherished watching you grow as a player and a young man. We love you and are so excited for the future. Always chase those dreams!
- Dad, Mom & O
- Dad, Mom & O
We’ve enjoyed watching you compete since your early days of tee ball! We couldn’t be prouder of the person you’ve become, and we’ll miss you greatly next year as you start your journey at college!
Go Panthers!
We love you, Dad, Mom, Colton, Landon and Boden
An excellent coach is hard to find, difficult to part with, and impossible to forget. For 12 years, we have been blessed to call you coach. Through the game of baseball You have taught us life lessons and we have made memories we will cherish forever.
Tony 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, he joined the coaching staff at St. Paul VI Catholic High School (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 coached all levels of local youth travel teams in the Northern VA area (7U-18U). He is currently the General Manager of the Blue Ridge Senators Baseball club as well as the coach of the 10u Senators. In addition to coaching high school and travel baseball, this summer he will join Coach Emerson’s Red Foxes staff in the Potomac Collegiate Summer League.
After spending 19 years as a school-based administrator and educator in both Loudoun and Fairfax Counties, Coach Salgado took on the role of Dean of Students at Paul VI starting in the 2023-2024 school year. Coach Salgado and his family live in South Riding, right near the PVI campus. He and his wife Suzie have three children: Emma (PVI ‘27, cheer team), Shane (11), and Luke (9).
JV ASSISTANT
2nd Year at PVI
Mark Gunst is in his second season coaching at Paul VI as a JV assistant coach. Mark was a 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 5th 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.
JV ASSISTANT
5th 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 23 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 31 years. The couple have three children: Haley, Nathan, and Carson, and one goofy Dobermann named Penny.
Phil Quintana (Coach Q) has been coaching at various levels for 30 years and enters his third 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) played baseball at James Madison University before transferring to Shepherd University, where he continues to play baseball. Phil’s youngest son, Gregory, is a junior and plays for the PVI Varsity Baseball team. Phil, his wife Karri, and the family live in Haymarket with their dog DJ.
JV ASSISTANT
8th Year at PVI
John Ralston ’07 will be an assistant coach for the Junior Varsity program. This will be his 8th year on the PVI Baseball coaching staff (2014-2018, 2022-2024). 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.
Head Coach: Mr. Tony Salgado
Assistants: Mr. Mark Gunst, Mr. Greg Knowles, Mr. Phil Quintana, Mr. John Ralston
Student Managers: Ellie Culpepper ’26, Gus Radkowski ’27, Emma Salgado ’27
Head of School: Mrs. Laura Swenson
Principal: Dr. Tom Opfer ’96
Athletic Director: Mr. Billy Emerson
Associate Athletic Director: Mr. Ken Kuberski
Assistant Athletic Director: Mr. Glenn Farello
Athletic Trainers: Mr. Ken Kuberski, Dr. Mary Barron ’95, Ms. Amanda McCombs
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)
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.
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. We 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!
• 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
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 permanently 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!
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!
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 nine 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 20 seasons, along with being nationally ranked in 2005, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2012, 2016 and 2018. PVI’s astounding record of 392-188 (.676) is evidence that PVI has played and won more games than any other area program from 2003 to 2023.
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, South Carolina and/or Las Vegas during spring break for additional non-conference games. Our fundraising program covers the expense of our trip.
Within the WCAC from 2003 to 2023:
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
Five WCAC teams have been Nationally Ranked by USA Today, ESPN and/or Baseball America, PVI, St. John’s, DeMatha, Good Counsel, and Gonzaga
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.
Almost 75% of our opponents from 2003-2022 had a winning record.
For baseball, the WCAC is comprised of the 12 largest Catholic high schools in the Washington Metropolitan Area.
VIRGINIA
Bishop Ireton Cardinals
MARYLAND
WASHINGTON, DC
DeMatha Stags Archbishop Carroll Lions
Bishop O’Connell Knights Good Counsel Falcons Gonzaga Eagles
Paul VI Panthers
Bishop McNamara Mustangs St. John’s Cadets
John Paul the Great Wolves* St. Mary’s Ryken Knights
*probationary member The Heights Cavaliers
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 nine earning an at-large bid to the state tournament.
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.
Now in his 22nd 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 32-34 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, with a top-notch facility.
“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
St. Paul VI Catholic High School 42341 Braddock Road
Chantilly, VA 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 admissions@paulvi.net
By rule, no school within the WCAC is permitted to award athletic scholarships. Needs-based tuition assistance and other scholarships are available at PVI.
Catholic Rate Non-Catholic Rate
1st Student $21,270.00 $25,680.00
2nd Student $17,015.00 $25,680.00
3rd Student $12,760.00 $25,680.00
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)
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)__________________________________
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Briefly describe your goal(s) for the upcoming season… (personal and/or team goals):
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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?
How many years have you played organized baseball? ______________
For what team and what league did you play last? ______________________________________________
Prior coach as reference: _________________________________________ phone___________________
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June 14, 2024: School's Out Camp
Rising 7th-9th graders
June 24-27, 2024: Summer Prospect Camp - Session I
Rising 6th-9th graders
June 24-27, 2024: Little League Camp - Session I
Rising 2nd-5th graders
July 1-2, 2024: Little League - Mini Camp
Rising 2nd-5th graders
July 8-11, 2024 Summer Prospect Camp - Session II
Rising 6th-9th graders
July 8-11, 2024 Little League Camp - Session II
Rising 2nd-5th g raders
All camps are directed by Billy Emerson, Head PVI Baseball Coach, and held on campus at St. Paul VI Catholic High School in Chantilly.
Camp staff includes current players and current members of PVI Baseball coaching staff, along with special guest college players, pro players, pro scouts and more!
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
