Wyoming Area Junior Varsity Baseball Team

2012 YEARBOOK SPOTLIGHT: Coach Duliba Robert John Duliba Position: Pitcher Bats: Right, Throws: Right Height: 5' 10", Weight: 180 lb.

Robert John Duliba (born January 9, 1935 in Glen Lyon, Pennsylvania) is a former Major League Baseball relief pitcher. The 5 ft 10 in, 185 lb. right-hander played for the St. Louis Cardinals (1959–60, 1962), Los Angeles Angels (1963–1964), Boston Red Sox (1965), and Kansas City Athletics (1967).

Duliba made his major league debut on August 11, 1959 against the San Francisco Giants at Busch Stadium. He pitched two scoreless innings in the 5–4 Cardinals loss. He struck out one batter, outfielder Jackie Brandt. He earned his first big league save pictures worth a thousand words... eighteen days later in a home game against the Cincinnati Redlegs.

After relieving in 28 games with a 2.06 earned run average for the Cardinals in 1962, he was traded to the Los Angeles Angels for relief pitcher Bob Botz. In 1964, Duliba had his busiest season, finishing in the American League top ten in games pitched (58) and games finished (35). He was 6–4 with 9 saves and an ERA of 3.59 for the Angels that season.

He was traded to the Red Sox in 1965, had a good year for them, and then closed out his major league career with the A’s in 1967, their last season in Kansas City.

Wyoming Area Baseball Sophomores Through his career, Duliba had significant success against some of the games toughest hitters, including holding Hall of Famers Hank Aaron, Luis Aparicio, Ernie Banks, Roberto Clemente, Al Kaline, Willie Mays, Bill Mazeroski, and Duke Snider to a .114 collective batting average (4-for-35).

Career totals include 176 games pitched, all in relief, a 17–12 record, 93 games finished, and 14 saves. In 257 innings pitched he allowed 257 hits and 96 walks for a WHIP of 1.374. He struck out 129 and had an earned run average of 3.47.

After retiring in 2007, Bob returned in 2009 to help rebuild the Wyoming Area Baseball Program.

(source: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bob_Duliba)

Note: Visit the Sunday Dispatch online to read about Coach Duliba’s invitation to celebrate Fenway Park’s 100th Anniversary last month.

Kneeling: Kevin Carroll, Bryant Clark, Mike Scalzo. Standing: Lou Esposito, Thank you coach for all the time you put into our program. Tino Romanelli, Colin Herron, Fred Cefalo, Kyle Charney. Wyoming Area Varsity Freshmen

WA BASEBALL YEARBOOK – BEHIND THE SCENES

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LOCATION…………….20 Memorial St., Exeter, PA FOUNDED……………..1966 as of the merger of Wyoming, Exeter, West Pittston & West Wyoming High Schools NICKNAME……………Warriors SCHOOL COLORS…….Green & Gold HOME FIELD………….Atlas Baseball Complex, Erie Street, West Pittston DIMENSIONS………….Left; 335’ Center: 385’ Right: 330’ HEAD COACH………...Chick Andrewscavage (Varsity) COACH ASSISTANTS ..Bob Duliba, Dean Carey Jim Manganiello (9th Grade), Nick Perugini (7th-8th grade) VOLUNTEER Joe Bellino, Randy Colarusso, Gary Lopatka Trent Grove ASSISTANTS Tim Dougherty, Bob Steinberger, Jay Charney, Joe Erzar SCOREKEEPER………. Mark Simko CONFERENCE………...Wyoming Valley CLASSIFICATION……. Division 1 West LEAGUE TITLES……...1998 WVC AAA Division II Champions 2003 WVC AA Division Champions 2004 WVC AA Division Champions DISTRICT TITLES …….None DISTRICT APPEARANCES 1998 District II Semi-Final 2001 District II Play-In Game 2002 District II Quarterfinals 2003 District II Semi-Final 2004 District II Semi-Final 2010 District II Semi-Final 2011 District II Quarter Finals 2012 • Wyoming Area

1 Tino Romanelli 2 Tyler Wrubel 3 Zack Lopatka 4 Mike Carey 5 Jake Granteed 6 Adam Romanowski 7 Matt Klimas 8 Erik Walkowiak 9 Dylan Maloney 10 Marty Michaels 11 Colin Herron 12 Bart Chupka 13 Fred Cefalo 14 Jordan Zezza 16 Tyler Mitchell 17 Jeremy Zezza 18 Matt Klimas 19 Trent Grove 20 Bryant Clark 21 Anthony Chiampi 24 Brian Mapes 26 Jake Wysocki

COACHING STAFF: Manager: Chick Andewscavage Asst Coaches: Bob Duliba, Dean Carey, Joe Bellino, 2012 Captains Randy Colarusso, Trent Grove, Gary Lopatka Scorekeeper: Mark Simko.

2012 RESULTS 3/30 @ Tunkhannock Loss 10-0 4/2 vs. WYOMING VALLEY WEST WIN 4-3 4/4 vs. DALLAS WIN 2-0 4/9 @ Berwick Loss 4-3 4/16 vs. CRESTWOOD WIN 10-9 4/18 @ Holy Redeemer Loss 6-5 4/20 vs. PITTSTON AREA WIN 15-5 4/23 @ Hazleton Area WIN 5-0 4/26 vs. NANTICOKE WIN 6-0 DYLAN MALONEY 4/30 @ Coughlin WIN 2-1 5/3 vs. TUNKHANNOCK WIN 8-7 ADAM ROMANOWSKI 5/7 @ Wyoming Valley West Loss 4-2 5/10 @ Dallas WIN 7-2 5/14 vs. BERWICK LOSS 2012 Wyoming Area Varsity Baseball Team Warriors • Varsity Baseball

Kneeling: Colin Herron, Fred Cefalo, Jordan Zezza, Jake Wysocki, Mike Carey, Tyler Wrubel, Tino Romanelli, Bryant Clark. Standing: Coach Dean Carey, Head Coach Chick Andrewscavage, Erik Walkowiak, Jake Granteed, Adam Romanowski, Dylan Maloney, Matt Klus, Matt Klimas, Anthony Chiampi, Trent Grove, Bart Chupka, Coach Bob Duliba, Coach Gary Lopatka.

Date Opponent Result March 30 @ Tunkhannock L, 10-0 April 2 Valley West W, 4-3 April 4 Dallas W, 2-0 April 9 @ Berwick L, 4-3 April 16 Crestwood W, 10-9 April 18 @ Holy Redeemer L, 6-5 April 20 Pittston Area W, 15-5 April 23 @ Hazleton Area W, 5-0 April 26 Nanticoke W, 6-0 April 30 @ Coughlin W, 2-1 May 3 Tunkhannock W, 8-7 May 5 @Wyoming Valley West L, 4-2 May 7 @Dallas May 14 Berwick ANTHONY CHIAMPI WA Senior Bio OUTFIELD • DH HARDING, PA21

Parents: Joe and Mary Ellen Chiampi

Work Info: Gerrity’s Supermarket

Future Plans: Major: Business Management College Luzerne County Community College

Favorite Pro Team: New York Yankees

Favorite Professional Player: Derek Jeter

Most memorable moment in baseball: Two hits in the Ashby Game WA Senior Bio DYLAN MALONEY PITCHER • RF • DH

HARDING, PA Parents: Tom9 and Brenda Maloney School Activities/Awards Honors: TSA, Athlete of the Week, 1st Team All Conference, and Ashby Award

Work Info: Foxhill Country Club Grounds Crew

Future Plans: Major: Sports Management Lackawanna College

Favorite Pro Team: St. Louis Cardinals

Favorite Professional Player: Jim Edmonds

Most memorable moment in baseball: In my first start as a sophomore throwing a “No Hitter” MATT KLIMAS WA Senior Bio OUTFIELD HARDING,18 PA Parents: Michael and Karen Klimas

School Activities/Awards Honors: Cross Country, Baseball, National Honor Society

Work Info: Da Vinci’s on the Lake

Work Info: Foxhill Country Club Grounds Crew

Future Plans: Major: Mechanical Engineering Wilkes University

Favorite Pro Team: New York Yankees

Favorite Professional Player: Curtis Granderson

Most memorable moment in baseball: Winning the Sr. Teener League State Championship and finishing in 2nd place in the Regional Tournament. WA Senior Bio MATT KLUS

OUTFIELD • P 7WYOMING, PA

Parents: David and Patrica Klus

School Activities: Basketball, Baseball, FBLA

Work Info: K-Mart

Future Plans: Major: Sports Management at Slippery Rock University

Favorite Pro Team: Philadelphia Phillies

Favorite Professional Player: Hunter Pence

Most memorable moment in baseball: Turning a triple play in Little League WA Senior Bio ADAM ROMANOWSKI PITCHER • 3B

WEST PITTSTON, PA Parents: Kellie6 and Michael Romanowski School Activities: Math Club, Jets Competition, Kane Competition, National Honor Society, Sergeant at Arms of Student Council Executive Board, Spirit Leader, Shore Bowl Team, Perfect Attendance since Kindergarten.

Work Info: Foxhill Country Club Grounds Crew

Future Plans: Major in Athletic Training at University of Pittsburgh

Favorite Pro Team: Oakland Athletics

Favorite Professional Player: Bob Duliba

Most memorable moment in baseball: Winning the Sr. Teener League State Championship and finishing in 2nd place in the Regional Tournament. Coin Drop & West Virginia Trip Martinsburg, West Virginia

- Matt warmin’ up - - Trent applies the tag - - Heading to Jefferson HS -

- Matt checks the signs - - team introductions - coaches watch warmups

- Jordan Z - Wally & Matt - JV with a victory - Tino & Coach Lopatka

Ryan & Kyle Jake & Wrubes

- visit to the mound -

-Mike Carey makes the play- Varsity Action Varsity Action The Ashby Award The Trophy is named and sponsored by the former professional baseball pitcher Andy Ashby. Ashby re- sides in the Greater Pittston Area and was a member of the Scranton/Wilkes-Barre Red Barons. The award is presented to the most valuable player of the Pittston Area-Wyoming Area Varsity Baseball game.

Past Ashby Award Winners 1998 Shane Beatty JR CF WA 1999 George LoPresto JR CF PA 2000 Mike Gerney SR OF/1B WA 2001 Blake Barbini JR P PA 2002 Rich Overman SR P PA 2003 Rob Licata SR P WA 2004 Ryan Overman SR P WA 2005 Joe Hines SR P PA 2006 Kyle Semanski SR P PA 2007 George Dructor SR P PA 2008 Kevin Daily SR CF PA 2009 Joe Dorbad SR P PA 2010 Anthony Bellino SR P WA 2011 Ron Musto SR C PA Dylan Maloney—2012 Melberger Award Winner 2012 Dylan Maloney SR P WA The Melberger Award The Wyoming Area Coaching staff presents this annual award to a youngster that embodies the following qualities of a student/athlete:  Team Player  Excellent Academic Record  Well Rounded  Good Standing in Community  Good Work Ethic  Respected by Peers

Past Melberger Award Winners 1998 Brad Kanarr JR 1999 Frank Falzone JR 2000 Steve Selenski JR 2001 Matt Mattei JR 2002 Dave Serafin JR 2003 David Pacchioni JR 2004 Michael Coolbaugh JR 2005 Sam Dimick JR 2006 David Zielinski JR 2007 Josh McDermott JR 2008 Jamie Bresnahan JR 2009 Cory Furman JR 2010 Ron Klepadlo JR 2011 Adam Romanowski JR Adam Romanowski—2011 Melberger Award Winner Wyoming Area Baseball 2012 Seniors

Anthony Chiampi, Adam Romanowski, Matt Klus, Dylan Maloney, Matt Klimas

Wyoming Area Baseball Juniors

Kneeling: Jake Granteed, Jake Wysocki, Tyler Wrubel. Standing: Mike Carey, Bart Chupka, Trent Grove, Erik Walkowiak, Jordan Zezza. (Brian Mapes missing) Wyoming Area Baseball Sophomores

Kneeling: Kevin Carroll, Bryant Clark, Mike Scalzo. Standing: Lou Esposito, Tino Romanelli, Colin Herron, Fred Cefalo, Kyle Charney. Wyoming Area Varsity Freshmen

Zach Lopatka, Marty Michaels, Tyler Mitchell, Jeremy Zezza Wyoming Area Varsity and JV Baseball Coaching Staff

Coach Bob Duliba Coach Dean Carey

Head Coach Chick Andrewscavage

Coach Joe Bellino Coach Randy Colarusso Coach Trent Grove

Coach Gary Lopatka Mark Simko Trainer Scorekeeper Laura Mudlock Varsity and Junior Varsity Signatures Wyoming Area Junior Varsity Baseball Team

Kneeling: Marty Michaels, Zach Lopatka, Michael Scalzo, Jeremy Zezza. Standing: Coach Dean Carey, Kevin Carroll, Tyler Mitchell, Lou Esposito, Kyle Charney, Coach Gary Lopatka, Coach Bob Duliba Junior Varsity Action Wyoming Area Junior High Baseball Team

Kneeling: Evan Musto, Cory Lescavage, Ryan Kaslavage, Jeremy Stach, Nick Gushka. Standing: Coach Jim Manganiello, Bob Steinberger, Dominick Forlenza, Mark Paluski, David Casterline, Justin Steinberger, Jordan Thomas, Carter Kusakavitch, Tyler Dougherty, Coach Tim Dougherty. Wyoming Area Junior High Team Junior High Action Wyoming Area 7th/8th Baseball Team

Sitting: Dylan Kostak, Lucas Jurchak, Ryan Suleski, Josh Kopcza, Brandon Charney, Brian Miles, Tony Saitta, Cole Keating. Kneeling: John Rubino, Ryan Webb, Jeffrey Urban, Aaron Lee, Alex Gushka, Dave Alberigi, Tanner Williams, Kyle Musto. Standing: Coach Jay Charney, Luis Rivera, J. J. Neely, Austin Rought, Blaise Erzar, Antonio Rivera, Anthony Shaver, Sam Giordano, Steve Homza, Coach Joe Erzar, Coach Nick Perugini 7th/8th Grade Action 7th and 8th Grade Signatures

Congratulations Matt # 7

We are so proud of your accomplishments both on and off the field! Have fun in your Senior Season.

Love: Mom, Dad, Sheryl Ann, Gram and Pop

Good Luck Steve To Our Favorite Pitcher and all Warrior Baseball Players Have a Great Year!!!

Love, Steve, Donna and Linnae Homza Mom, Dad, Cassie & Pop Good Luck Warriors! Have a Great Season Mike #4

Trent, Best of luck with the season. Work hard. It will pay off. Love, Mom, Dad, Ryan, Lindsay Grandma, Papa Skip, Grammy, Love, Papa Dave, and Nana Mom and Dad

Brian, Tanner Have a great season. We’re Good Luck so proud of you. Love, Mom & Dad

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 “No matter how good you are, you’re going to lose one-third of your games. No matter how bad you are, you are going to win one-third of your games. It’s the other third that makes the difference. “ Tommy Lasorda

 “Sandy Koufax’s fastball was so fast, some batters would start to swing as he was on his way out to the mound. “ Jim Murray, sportswriter

 “The other sports are just sports. Baseball is a love.” Bryant Gumbel

 “Why does everybody stand up and sing “Take Me Out to the Ballgame” when they are already there?” Larry Anderson

 “Hitting is timing. Pitching is upsetting timing.” Warren Spahn

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1092 Wyoming Avenue Exeter, PA 18643 Phone: (570) 655-9884 Fax: (570) 655-9884 Good luck Warriors! 2012 YEARBOOK SPOTLIGHT: Coach Duliba Robert John Duliba Position: Pitcher Bats: Right, Throws: Right Height: 5' 10", Weight: 180 lb.

He was traded to the Red Sox in 1965, had a good year for them, and then closed out his major league career with the A’s in 1967, their last season in Kansas City.

After retiring in 2007, Bob returned in 2009 to help rebuild the Wyoming Area Baseball Program.

(source: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bob_Duliba)

Note: Visit the Sunday Dispatch online to read about Coach Duliba’s invitation to celebrate Fenway Park’s 100th Anniversary last month.

WA BASEBALL YEARBOOK – BEHIND THE SCENES

Zach Lopatka, Marty Michaels, Tyler Mitchell, Jeremy Zezza