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October 1, 2020 • Bowie, Maryland • Price $2.00 107th Year Phillies’ named 2020 NABF Graduate of the Year mid- of the Year who is now with the dle reliever Tommy Hunter is the . 2020 National Amateur Baseball NABF lifetime member Lou Federation Graduate of the Year. Tiberi, who helped the Hunter, who played sum- NABF team that year, said he mer baseball with the Indiana remembers afterwards Hunter Bulls, was selected to play for and Lynn each heading to the NABF national team in the play NCAA Division I base- annual Tournament of Stars. ball. Hunter went to Alabama His NABF teammate was Lance and Lynn to Mississippi, and Lynn, the NABF 2013 Graduate Tiberi says both were “Friday night starters,” meaning they would often match up in key Youngstown games. Before joining the Phillies, Raymond Thomas Hunter (born to host NABF's July 3, 1986) previously played for the Texas Rangers, , 106th meeting Indians, , and . The 106th Annual Meet- Hunter was drafted by the ing of the National Amateur Baseball Federation, hosted (continued on page 6) Tommy Hunter (Photo courtesy mlb.com) by the Youngstown Class AA

Baseball League, will be held Bowie, Maryland 20718 P.O. 705 NABF Saturday, November 14th and Sunday, November 15th, 2020 NABF Graduates of the Year at the Home2 Suites by Hil- ton Youngstown West/Aus- 1968 ( Tigers) 1993 Paul O’Neil () tintown, 5580 Patriot Boulevard, 1969 () 1994 No selection (MLB Players Strike) Youngstown, OH 44515. 1970 Bernie Carbo (Cincinnati Reds) 1995 () The Board of Directors’ 1971 (St. Louis Cardinals) 1996 (St. Louis Cardinals) 1972 (Kansas City 1997 Jeff Reed () meeting will be held the morn- Royals) 1998 (Philadelphia Phillies) ing of Saturday, November 14th. 1973 () 1999 Paul Byrd (Philadelphia Phillies) The meeting for all NABF fran- 1974 Jim Wynn () 2000 (Philadelphia Phillies) chise member Delegates will be 1975 (California Angels) 2001 Billy Koch () held the morning of Sunday, 1976 (Cleveland Indians) 2002 () 1977 Kenton Tekulve (Pittsburgh 2003 B.J. Surhoff (Baltimore Orioles) November 15th. Pirates) 2004 Brian Roberts (Baltimore Orioles) The Home2 Suites by Hilton 1978 Lary Sorenson (Milwaukee 2005 Mark Tiexiera (Texas Rangers) Youngstown West/Austintown Brewers) 2006 J.J. Putz ( Mariners) is located roughly an hour from 1979 () 2007 ( Padres) both Pittsburgh Internation- 1980 Britt Burns () 2008 (Chicago White Sox) 1981 (Seattle Mariners) 2009 Zack Grienke () al Airport and Akron-Canton 1982 (Chicago Cubs) 2010 (Tampa Bay Rays) Regional Airport, and is acces- 1983 Robert Bonnell (Toronto Blue 2011 (Tampa Bay Rays) sible via Interstates 76 and 80 Jays) 2012 David Freese (St. Louis Cardinals) (Ohio Turnpike) 1984 Jack Perconte (Seattle Mariners) 2013 Michael (St. Louis A special rate of $87.00 per 1985 John Franco (Cincinnati Reds) Cardinals) night has been reserved for the 1986 Jesse Bar¿ eld (Toronto Blue Jays) 2014 (Oakland Athletics) 1987 Brian Fletcher (Texas Rangers) 2015 Pedro Alvarez () NABF. To reserve your room, 1988 Allen L. Anderson (Minnesota 2016 Logan Forsythe (Tampa Bay Rays) please visit the link at the end Twins) 2017 J.A. Happ (Toronto Blue Jays) of this paragraph. Group Name 1989 Dave Dravecky (San Fransisco 2018 (St. Louis is NABF 2020, Group Code is Giants) Cardinals) NAB. Should you prefer to call 1990 (Cincinnati Reds) 2019 (Seattle 1991 Steve Farr (New York Yankees) Mariners) the hotel directly to place your 1992 Marquies Grissom (Montreal 2020 Tommy Hunter (Philadelphia reservation, the phone number Expos) Phillies) is (330) 505-9935. 2 NABF TOURNAMENT NEWS OCTOBER 1, 2020 CONTACT US NABF STANDING Charles M. Blackburn, Jr. From the Executive Director... COMMITEE CHAIRMEN Executive Director, NABF P. O. Box 705, A special thanks and congratulations Bowie, MD 20718-0705 Awards go out to all of our national members Robert Chiara TEL: 410-721-4727 that participated in their local leagues FAX: 410-721-4940 Malverne, New York [email protected] and in our 107th consecutive playing [email protected] season, including the NABF National OFFICERS & DIRECTORS Championship Series in the High School Ways & Means President Division (17 & Under) in Knoxville, TN, Bob Mingo John Mengelkamp Youngstown, Ohio and the Rookie Division (10 & Under) Willoughby, Ohio and Freshman Division (12 & Under) [email protected] 1st Vice President events in Tuxedo Park, NY. Connie Brown Franchise Membership Troy, Ohio The COVID-19 pandemic turned our 2020 playing season upside down, Charles Blackburn, Jr. 2nd Vice President but in spite of all the adversaries, all Charles M. Bowie, Maryland Paul Wolf [email protected] Tonawanda, New York of our franchised members managed Blackburn, Jr. to organize their local league teams, 3rd Vice President playing a limited number of games during the nation’s national Public Relations J. Patrick Eaken Robert Chiara emergency. Malverne, New York Perrysburg, Ohio Presently the NABF has made plans and is scheduled to play [email protected] NABF Directors ball during the same timeframe in 2021, as we have for the past

Charles Avery 107 seasons. Our Offi cers and Board of Directors will meet and Rules & Regulations New City, New York discuss plans for our 108th consecutive season in November. Greg Reddington Be ready to play baseball in 2021. Louisville, Kentucky William “Butch” Bellenger [email protected] Lyndhurst, New Jersey We tip our baseball caps to all members having kept our national game alive and well through these uncertain times, AGE DIVISION DIRECTORS Jason Booth and we wish nothing less than health and happiness to all our Richmond Hill, Ontario members and those they love. Major Division John Cannistra Kind regards to all, Robert Chiara West Islip, New York Malverne, New York Charles M. Blackburn, Jr. [email protected] J. Patrick Eaken Executive Director, NABF Perrysburg, Ohio College Division Fred LeSage Aaron Myers Bourbonnais, Illinois From the President... Toledo, Ohio [email protected] John Mengelkamp I would like to take this opportunity to Willoughby, Ohio congratulate all the national members Senior Division Connie Brown Aaron Myers that participated in their local leagues Toledo, Ohio for the 2020 season. I'm sure the Troy, Ohio experiences will last a lifetime for the [email protected] Terry Newton players as well as the coaches. It is our Battle Creek, duty as members of the NABF family High School Division to keep America’s pastime going at the Derek J. Topik Greg Reddington amateur level, even during a pandemic. Brandon, Mississippi Louisville, Kentucky [email protected] Scott Ruark Our organization would not be Struthers, Ohio successful without the hard work of all Junior Division the officers, directors, and members of Bob Mingo Scott Ruark Derek J. Topik the NABF. I cannot thank you enough Struthers, Ohio Brandon, Mississippi for the hours that you donate to make [email protected] Immediate Past Presidents the NABF such a successful organization. I look forward to seeing everyone at our annual meeting in Youngstown, Ohio Sophomore Division Derek J. Topik this coming November. I wish everyone good health and safe John Mengelkamp Mississippi (2017-18) travels as we prepare for the 2021 season. Willoughby, Ohio [email protected] Greg Reddington Sincerely, Kentucky (2011-12) Freshman Division David Jerome Bob Mingo Charles Avery Michigan (2008-10) NABF President New City, New York Dino Costanzo [email protected] Ohio (2005-06) NABF Tournament News Special Events Director Frederick Feaver III National Classics Published by the NABF Tournament News is Ohio (1995-96) edited by J. Patrick Eaken, Sports Editor, The Press Derek J. Topik Newspapers, P.O. Box 69, Brandon, Mississippi Robert Frellick National Amateur Millbury, Ohio 43447 with contributions from NABF [email protected] Michigan (1991-92) staff and volunteers. NABF Baseball Federation Tournament News is the of¿ - Lou Tiberi cial newspaper of the NABF P.O. Box 705, Bowie, Maryland 20718 and is sent to NABF league NABF Historical Committee Ohio (1989) contacts. For franchise 410-721-4727 membership information, Robert Frellick FAX: 410-721-4940 please contact the NABF in Charles M. Blackburn Charles M. Blackburn [email protected] Bowie, Maryland. Printed by Douthit Communications, Greg Reddington Maryland (1967) www.nabf.com Inc., Sandusky, Ohio. NABF TOURNAMENT NEWS OCTOBER 1, 2020 3 High School Division World Classic

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HIGH SCHOOL WORLD CLASSIC ALL-TOURNAMENT TEAM Pro Concepts Landon Dockery Heritage Luke Johnson West Red Ivanjay Entrolizo West Blue Bo Millikan West Blue Parker Serrano Karns Jackson Fielden Karns Gold Eric Nations Karns Gold Clayton Haugstad RBI Hitmen Trevor Johnson RBI Hitmen Austin Keith RBI Hitmen Tre Lyons Gibbs H.S. Tyson Merritt Gibbs H.S. Carson Raby Brayden Taylor Braden Graves Gibbs H.S. Dawson Warwick Gibbs High School Gibbs High School Most Valuable Player Most Valuable About NABF Meet our NABF intern Matt Schofi eld... The National Amateur My name is Matt Schofi eld a passion for writing as Mr. Baseball Federation (NABF) and I graduated in August Blackburn assigned me with was established at an orga- from Towson University with several written assignments nizational meeting in Lou- a major in Sport Management, throughout the summer. isville, Kentucky, in 1914, as well as a minor in business Although I was previously and is the oldest continually administration. unknowledgeable of the operated national baseball After graduation I am history and information that organization in the country. looking to pursue a career I was researching, The NABF is a non- in the sports industry. I enjoyed the process of profi t organization by a Ideally, I would like to work learning new information number of Offi cers and Di- toward a career in college and fi nding a way to make a rectors from all parts of the or professional . story out of it all. Although United States. These volun- Basketball has always been a we are in an unprecedented teers help keep the organi- passion of mine as I am very time of this global pandemic zation running smoothly, as knowledgeable about the in which the sports world has regional and national cham- game both in terms of tactics had to be put on pause, I am pionship tournaments are and strategies, as well as Matt Schofi eld hopeful for an opportunity to held coast to coast. current players and coaches. begin my career involved in Additionally, in my time at the NABF, I was able to fi nd the sports world. 4 NABF TOURNAMENT NEWS OCTOBER 1, 2020 Freshman Division World Series

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Bergen Cyclones (New Jersey) Rookie Division World Series runners-up 6 NABF TOURNAMENT NEWS OCTOBER 1, 2020 Phillies’ Tommy Hunter named 2020 NABF Graduate of the Year (continued from page 1) 32 in 44.2 innings 1.08 in 10 appearances. Hunter finished the season with a Rangers in the supplemental Chicago Cubs (2015) 3-5 record with one and first round of the 2007 Major On July 31, 2015, Hunter 25 holds (5th in the AL) in League Baseball draft out of was traded to the Cubs for out- 61 games with a 2.61 ERA (a the University of Alabama. fielder . He was career low), pitching predomi- He made his major league 2-0 with one save with the nantly in the 8th inning before debut in 2008. In 2010 he led Cubs with a 5.74 ERA with Alex Colomé. He held the with a 15 strikeouts in 15.2 innings. all hitters to a .202/.254/.333 .765 win-loss percentage, as Cleveland Indians (2016) line as he struck out 64 he was 13–4. Hunter signed a one-year batters in 58.2 innings. Hunter was born contract worth $2 million Phillies (2018–present) to Ray and Pam Hunter with the Indians on February On December 15, 2017, in Indianapolis, Indiana, and 12, 2016. He was 2-2 with the Hunter signed a two-year con- raised there with his older Indians with a 3.74 ERA with tract with the Philadelphia sister Megan Hunter attend- 17 strikeouts in 21.2 innings. Phillies. He changed his num- ed Cathedral High School, 2nd stint Orioles (2016) ber from 40 to 96 after Wilson where he was a two-time All- The Baltimore Ramos was acquired from City Player of the Year (2004 Orioles signed Hunter on the Rays. In 2018 with the and 2005) He played both Tommy Hunter (mlb.com) August 28, 2016. He was 0-0 Phillies, he was 5-4 with four baseball and football for the with the Orioles with a 2.19 saves, 25 holds (tied for 5th school. He was also a two-time against the Tampa Bay Rays. ERA in 12 games. in the NL), and a 3.80 ERA, as Junior Olympic judo champi- He was 13–4 for the season (an Tampa Bay Rays (2017) he struck out 51 batters in 64 on. Hunter married girlfriend American League-leading .765 On February 22, 2017, innings over 65 games. Ellen Cohara on January 4, win-loss percentage), with a Hunter signed a minor league In 2019, he underwent 2014. They have two sons, 3.73 ERA as he struck out 68 deal with the Tampa Bay Rays. season-ending surgery. On Henry and Oliver. batters in 128 innings. His 13 Hunter impressed in spring February 12, 2020, Hunter re- At Alabama, Hunter wins tied for training and received a spot in signed with the Phillies on a was a Second-Team All- the most wins by any pitcher the . He had an ERA of one-year deal American in his freshman sea- in the Rangers organization son, during which the team in 2010, in either the major or won the 2006 Southeastern minor leagues. Hunter start- Conference Championship, ed Game 4 of the ALCS vs and a pre-season All-American the Yankees.In 2011 with the entering his sophomore sea- Rangers he was 1-1 with a 2.93 son. He also earned a gold ERA, and struck out 10 batters medal at the World University in 15.1 innings Baseball Championship with the USA National Baseball Baltimore Orioles Team in 2006. On July 30, 2011, the Rangers traded Hunter Texas Rangers and Chris Hunter was drafted by Davis to the Orioles for reliev- the Rangers in the supple- er . In 2011 with mental first round of the 2007 Baltimore he was 3-3 with a draft. 5.06 ERA, with 35 strikeouts Hunter made his major league in 69.1 innings debut on August 1, 2008, tak- In the 2012 season, Hunter ing on the Toronto Blue Jays as posted a 7–8 record with a the fourth-youngest player in 5.45 ERA, with 77 strikeouts the American League shortly in 133.2 innings. As a reliev- after turning 22. He recorded er Hunter’s averaged his first MLB win on July 3, 96 MPH over the month of 2009, against the Tampa Bay September, and topped out Rays. He recorded his first at 100 MPH, after averaging Major League 91-92 MPH for his career. on September 13 against After former closer Jim the Seattle Mariners. Johnson was traded to In 2009, he was 9-6 with the Oakland Athletics, Hunter a 4.10 ERA, with 64 strikeouts was named the new Orioles in 112 innings. He held right- closer for the 2014 season. handed hitters to a .228 bat- Hunter started the 2014 sea- ting average (7th-lowest in the son as the Orioles closer and AL), and opponents at was successful in 11 of his to a .226 average (the lowest 12 save opportunities, For the -season figure ever by a 2014 season, he was 3-2 with pitcher with at least 10 starts 11 saves and a 2.97 ERA and at Rangers Ballpark). 45 strikeouts in 60.2 innings Hunter made his 2010 in 60 games. season debut on June 5, pitch- He was 2-2 with Baltimore ing a complete game win in 2015 with a 3.63 ERA with NABF TOURNAMENT NEWS OCTOBER 1, 2020 7

At the 2017 National Amateur Baseball Federation Annual Meeting, the Board of Directors and NABF Franchise Member Representatives in at- tendance voted unanimously to name the ALS Association as the offi cial charity partner of the NABF. e The Officia The NABF got involved in o B l B T ase 2017 after “Pack the Park for ud ba Barb” night at C.O. Brown Sta- ro ll dium in Battle Creek, Michi- P gan, which raised $2,500-and- counting for the ALS’ Michi- gan chapter (“Strike Out ALS” was the night’s catch-phrase). The fundraising effort was named in honor of Barbara Newton (wife of tourney director Terry Newton) who passed away in January from the disease. The evening drew a crowd of over 1,500 to the ballpark – C.O. Brown’s larg- est in several years. The NABF is now offi - cially partnered with the ALS Association in the fi ght against Of The NABF amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (more commonly known as ALS or 's disease), and in spreading knowledge and awareness of the disease as well. The ALS Association is the only national nonprofi t organization fi ghting Lou Geh- rig’s disease on every front: supporting cutting-edge re- search, enhancing access to clinical care, and promoting better public policies. Their nationwide network of chap- ters comprises one team with a single mission: to discover treatments and a cure for ALS, and to serve, advocate for, and empower people with ALS. ALS is a progressive neu- Sold through fine team dealers. For more information: rodegenerative disease that af- (800) 366-2999 fects nerve cells in the brain D1-NABF DOL-A NABF www.diamond-sports.com and the spinal cord. Eventu- ally, people with ALS lose the ability to initiate and control muscle movement, which of- ten leads to total paralysis and SOPHOMORE DIVISION death within two to fi ve years WORLD CLASSIC of diagnosis. Visit ALSA.org The NABF plans to host the to learn more about the tre- Sophomore Division World mendous work being done Classic Tournament on throughout the Association Columbus Day weekend and to make a donation in in Tuxedo Park, New York. honor of the NABF/ALS As- Call the NABF for info. sociation Charity Partnership. 8 NABF TOURNAMENT NEWS OCTOBER 1, 2020

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