NJCAA DIVISION II WORLD SERIES ‘99 * ‘04 * ‘10 * ‘11 * ‘13 * ‘15 * ‘17 NATIONAL RUNNER UP ‘10 3RD PLACE ‘15 NJCAA DIVISION II EAST DISTRICT CHAMPIONS ‘99 * ‘04 * ‘10 * ‘11 * ‘13 * ‘15 * ‘17 NJCAA DIVISION II NEW ENGLAND CHAMPIONS ‘90 * ‘99 * ‘00 * ‘04 * ‘05 * ‘06 * ‘07 * ‘08 * ‘10 * ‘11 * ‘13 * ‘15 * ‘17 CSCC CHAMPIONS ‘73-’78 Letter from the Athletic Director

The 2018 Baseball season is quickly approaching the 48th season UCONN AVERY POINT has fielded a Varsity Team, and I reflect on the history of the program as I approach my retirement on August 1st, 2018. The time has sped by to quickly as I clearly remember playing on the 1st Avery Point Championship Team in 1973, winning the Connecticut Small College Conference Championship under Coach George Greer. Defeating Stamford UCONN to clinch the championship with teammates like Pat Kelly, Jeff Kirsch, Herb Gardner, Jerry Stergio, Jay Macko and Mike Wilkinson to name a few. Playing a modest 10 game schedule that fall of 1973 started a streak of 15 consecutive CSCC Championships. When George Greer left to coach Davidson College in 1982, I left UCONN as their baseball graduate assistant to replace Coach Greer as the Athletic Director and Head Baseball Coach and ultimately joining the NJCAA in 1985. This has led to 14 NJCAA New England Championships, 7 East District Championships and 7 World Series appearances. There has been 37 Professional Baseball signee’s, 3 major Leaguers -John McDonald, Rajai Davis and Pete Walker-, 180 players playing at 4 year programs including 56 to UCONN and 18 NJCAA All-Americans. A true testament to the core values of Avery Point Baseball, player development and recruitment of high character people. Special moments have been many, especially our first NJCAA New England Championship in 1990 with Mike Blais pitching a complete game at Washington park to defeat CCRI. Avery Point’s first World Series appearance in 1999 and Jayson Drobiak’s dramatic home run vs. Delaware Tech in the district tournament at Washington Park sending Avery Point to Millington Tennessee and the NJCAA Division II World Series. Tyler McEntyre’s home run in the 13th inning in the 2010 World Series in Enid, OK to defeat Western Oklahoma College sending the Pointers to the championship game vs. LSU Eunice. Doug Domnarski’s no hitter vs. CCRI in the 2015 New England Playoffs at Washington Park, putting an explanation point on my 1,000 win at Avery Point the first time in history to have ever happened in Junior College Baseball. John McDonald earning a World Series Ring for the 2014 World Series Champion Boston Red Sox. Rajai Davis dramatic home run to tie game 7 vs. the Chicago Cubs in the 2016 World Series for the Cleveland Indians. My induction to the NJCAA Baseball Hall of Fame in 2017 at Grand Junction, Colorado. An award I accepted for all the special players and coaches I have had the privilege to work with during my 34 years coaching at Avery Point. All of these accomplishments and championships never could have been dreamed of in the beginning as it was always the next practice, game, recruit, trying to stay with the process of getting better every day. These championships and accomplishments turned out to be a product of the process we had to go through to improve. The journey, the struggles and disappointments, writing our own pyramid of success turned out to be as fulfilling as actually getting there and winning championships. The program is in good hands with the current Coach Mike Aldrich who has a bright future with new visions and new stories to be told. The program will continue to grow and prosper, this I am confident of. My heart will always be with Pointer Baseball, I will always be your # 1 FAN! Wishing the 2018 Team the best and keep the Avery Point tradition going! Roger Bidwell WHAT'S ON THE INSIDE

Letter From the Athletic Director...... Inside Front Cover A Letter From The Director...... Page 1 UCAP Quick Facts...... Page 1 2017 Season in Review...... Page 2 The University of Connecticut at Avery Point...... Page 3 Record of Excellence ...... Page 3 Philosophy of UCAP Baseball Program...... Page 3 2018 UCAP Baseball Preview...... Page 4 UCAP 2018 Baseball Roster...... Page 6 Spring is in the air and that means baseball season is Coaches' Profiles...... Pages 7-8 back in play for UConn Avery Point's baseball team, Trainers'/Managers' Profiles...... Page 10 the Pointers! We are proud to welcome all UConn Player Profiles...... Pages 12-25 Nation members and fans back to support our team UCAP Pro Baseball Drafts...... Page 27 for the 2018 season. NJCAA Post Season Tournament Results...... Page 27 Alumni Currently Playing College Baseball...... Pages 29-30 Last year, Mike Aldrich, former Avery Point player and UCAP Players Who Continue to Play...... Page 31 Assistant Coach since 2012, led the team as Head Individual Batting/Pitching Statistics...... Page 33 Coach. Working with Mike are Assistant Coaches Ed Avery Point Major Leaguers...... Page 35 Harvey, Matt Greene and Pete Aldrich. Our coaches UCAP Alumni Currently Playing Pro Baseball…..……Page 37 understand the importance of an education with an Avery Point All-Americans ...... Page 40 UCAP Baseball Records………………….………………Pages 41-46 athletic experience; the team average GPA remains a 2017 Season Results...... Page 48 steady and solid 3.0, with five players having made UCAP Hall of Fame………………………………….…………...Page 50 the Dean's List. Back Cover...... Spring 2018 Schedule As with our other team sports at Avery Point, our baseball program is a point of great pride, bringing UCAP QUICK FACTS home an average of thirty-seven wins each season Location ...... 1084 Shennecossett Rd., Groton, CT 06340 since 1999. Main Telephone Number...... 860·405·9000 Website...... www.averypoint.uconn.edu My best wishes and congratulations to Athletic Enrollment…………………………………………….……….…………..………800 Nickname...... Pointers Director and former baseball Coach Roger Bidwell, on Colors...... Navy & White being inducted into the 2017 NJCAA Hall of Fame. We Athletic Department Phone ...... 860·405·9183 are proud of your accomplishment s and all that you Athletic Dept. Fax...... 860·405·9043 Affiliation ...... National Junior College Athletic Association do for our campus. Campus Director ...... Dr. Annemarie Seifert, PHD Our athletes are students, family members, friends, Athletic Director...... Roger Bidwell Baseball Coach...... Mike Aldrich and role models for the entire UConn community. We Assistant Coaches...... Ed Harvey, Bill Buscetto, Pete Aldrich recognize and celebrate their leader ship and strong Matt Greene character and wish them the best in the coming Home Field ...... Washington Park, Groton, CT season.

UCAP Baseball Yearbook 2018– Page 1 2017 SEASON IN REVIEW 29-16 NJCAA Region XXI New England Champions NJCAA Division II East District Champions NJCAA Division II World Series The Pointers finished the 2017 season with an overall record of 29-16, falling to Kankakee C.C., the eventual National Champions in their third game at the NJCAA Div. II World Series in Enid, OK. The group opened up their first World Series trip under Head Coach, Mike Aldrich with an impressive victory over Kankakee C.C. behind a strong start on the mound from C.J. Leindecker (6.0 IP, 3 ER) and an offensive explosion throughout the lineup, capped off with homeruns from Cooper Robinson and Mike Corso, and Gavin Weyman slamming the door for the save. The group faced a tough task in game 2, going against Parkland of Illinois who earned a first round bye, after falling behind 2-0 after the top of the first, Mike Chiovitti drove a line drive over the left field fence scoring Savino to notch it up at 2. Despite no ER’s given up by the pointer bullpen (Andy Grant, Joe Nemchek) and a two-run home run from Vinnie Pallisco in the fifth to the opposite field the Pointers were unable to overcome mistakes and fell 8-5 sending them to the losers’ bracket for game 3 against Kankakee. Despite a 2-hit effort from Mike Savino the pointers were unable to scratch across enough runs and fell in a mercy rule game 12-2 in 5 innings, ending their underdog National Championship run.

Avery Point advanced to the NJCAA Division II World Series after winning the East District Tournament in Valhalla, NY. The team opened up the tournament against the host, Westchester C.C. whom they took 2 of 3 from during the regular season, starting their ace, CJ Leindecker. CJ scattered 6 hits over 7 innings of work giving up only 2 earned runs in the 11-2 mercy rule victory. The Pointer offense was led by Cooper Robinson and Mike Corso (5 RBI), who both finished with 3 hits, Cote Libby and Vinnie Pallisco also doubled. In game 2 Avery Point faced off against Mercyhurst Northeast of Pennsylvania, behind a full team offensive onslaught tallying 15 total hits (Mike Corso-3, Vinnie Pallisco-3) and strong pitching performances from both Josh Vincent and Dan Garofalo the pointers earned a 14-6 victory in only 7 innings. In game 3 of the tournament Westchester defeated Mercyhurst to set up Championship Sunday in which Westchester would have to defeat Avery Point twice to win the East District. The Pointers got off to a very shaky start giving up a couple unearned runs in the top of first inning and trailed 3-1 going into the top of the fourth when starting pitcher, Shea Dooley got into a bases loaded jam and reliever Gavin Weyman was able to minimize the damage, allowing only one run. Entering the bottom of the seventh the score remained 4-1 with the Vikings in front and the point coming to the plate, after a lead off bunt and a walk, the Vikings brought in their closer to face Mike Chiovitti, after a lengthy at bat he blasted a 3-run homer to right field to tie the game at 4. This provided the offensive spark the pointers needed as two batters later, they took the lead on a ground ball through the left side and the offensive onslaught kept coming as they strung together several base hits with a line drive approach to extend the lead to 9-4. The Pointers tacked on 1 more run in eighth and ran Gavin Weyman back out there to close things out, completing a 10-4 victory to send AP to the NJCAA Division II World Series. Although the win was a true team effort where the pointers had RBI’s from 6 different players and produced 15 total hits, the key to victory was the clutch bullpen outing from Weyman, where he scattered 2 hits over 5.1 innings, striking out 4, giving up zero earned runs, paving the way for Chiovitti’s historic 7th inning homer.

The format for the NJCAA Region XXI New England Championship changed in 2017 with the departure of the Dean College’s baseball program. It is now a best of seven season series, highlighted by a 3 game set to close out the regular season, with the winner advancing to District tournament. The Pointers opened up the series with a road double header sweep (9-5, 7-2), highlighted by stellar pitching performances from both Josh Vincent and CJ Leindecker and home runs from Mike Corso and Mike Chiovitti, and 3 hit games from both Mike Savino and Tom Caravetta. In the home double header later in the spring Avery Point split with Knights of CCRI, winning game one 11-1, and suffering a 4-2 loss. The double header was highlighted by home runs from Vinnie Pallisco and Mike Corso, a 3 hit game from Mike Rocchetti and Justin Keating, triples from both Cooper Robinson and Mike Chiovitti, and a stellar starting pitching performance from JoshVincent. In the final 3 game set Avery Point, clinched the New England title and a trip to the East District Tournament with 6-2 victory in the first game behind Dan Garofalo’s 2 earned runs through 6 1/3 innings and strong offensive performances from Keating, Caravetta, Corso, and Chiovitti.

The 2017 had other notable wins against Kirkwood Community College of Iowa, Brookdale C.C. of New Jersey and Northern Essex of Haverhill, MA.

Avery Point had six players named to the 2017 NJCAA Division II All-New England team including Vinnie Pallisco-DH, Mike Corso-2B, Mike Savino-3B, Mike Chiovitti-OF, CJ Leindecker- P, Josh Vincent-P.

Mike Chiovitti was named a NJCAA Division II All-American.

Mike Aldrich was named the NJCAA East District Coach of the Year.

Cooper Robinson was unanimous selection as team’s Most Valuable Player.

2017 TEAM LEADERS

C.J. Leindecker: Wins-8, Strikeouts-68, Innings-77,

Joe Nemcheck: ERA-1.69, Saves-2

Vincent Pallisco: Homeruns-7, doubles- 16

Mike Chiovitti- BA- .442, Stolen bases- 6, Triples- 7, walks- 34

Cooper Robinson- Runs scored- 44, singles- 40 UCAP Baseball Yearbook 2018– Page 2 Mike Corso- RBI’s-51, Hits-56, Total bases- 94 THE UNIVERSITY·OF CONNECTICUT AT AVERY POINT

UConn-Avery Point is one of five regional campuses in the University of Connecticut system. Located on Long Island Sound at the mouth of the Thames River, UConn-Avery Point challenges students with specialized four-year degree programs in English, Marine Sciences and Maritime Studies. Students here also receive an outstanding education in more traditional areas of study, beginning their college journey in most any of the 100+ majors that UConn offers and then, upon completing of the first 54 credits, seamlessly transition to the main campus in Storrs to finish their degree.

Students at Avery Point benefit from small classes taught by esteemed faculty, distinctly modern facilities and unlimited opportunities for undergraduate research, internships and education abroad programs. The interdisciplinary approach to learning is complemented by a fully-staffed Academic Center where supplemental free tutoring in math, the sciences, writing, computer literacy and study skills help students participate with confidence in every class.

At UConn-Avery Point you can start small, save money and still enjoy all the benefit of a nationally renowned UConn education while taking advantage of our beautiful waterfront location.

RECORD OF EXCELLENCE PHILOSOPHY OF THE UCAP BASEBALL PROGRAM Since 1999, The University of Connecticut at Avery Point Baseball The philosophy of the UConn-Avery Point Baseball Program is to help Program has posted impressive winning percentage of 80%, 606 wins and our players adjust to college life and meet the demands both 182 losses, and an average of 32 wins per season. The 2010 team academically and athletically, enabling them to continue to the Storrs campus. They may also achieve success at other four year programs, established the program record with 41 wins, and the 2003 team posted while competing at the college level. This can be challenging, but with UCAP Baseball Yearbook the best winning percentage of 85.3% with a 29-5 record. During the past much hard work our athletes learn to succeed academically, and 18 years UCAP has won 13 NJCAA Division II New England Championships compete athletically. Our emphasis on academics is achieved through (1999, 2000, 2004-2008, 2010, 2011,2013; 2015; 2017); Seven East mandatory study halls, and our Academic Advisor who monitors and District Championships (1999, 2004, 2010, 2011, 2013, 2015, 2017), Seven assists our players throughout the year. World Series appearances (1999, 2004,2010, 2011, 2013, 2015, The UCAP Program is one of individual attention to its player’s 2017),capped off with the 41-10 National Runner-Up performance of the academic and athletic needs in a small and personal setting. Our goal at Avery Point is to teach our players to be successful in the 2010 team, and a 3rd place finish for the 2015 team. classroom, as well as on the playing field. In addition, in 2006, three UConn-Avery Point alumni played in the major leagues: shortstop John McDonald and pitcher Pete Walker with the Toronto Blue Jays, and outfielder Rajai Davis with the Pittsburgh Pirates. In 2008, John McDonald played for the Toronto Blue Jays and Rajai Davis for the Oakland A's. In 2011, Rajai Davis joined John McDonald with the Toronto Blue Jays. In 2013, Pete Walker was named the Pitching Coach for the Toronto Blue Jays. In 2013, John McDonald played for the World Series Champion Boston Red Sox and Rajai Davis was 2nd in the American League with 45 stolen bases with Toronto. In 2016, Rajai Davis played for the American League Champion Cleveland Indians, leading the league with 43 stolen bases. The Indians advanced to the World Series vs. the Chicago Cubs playing an epic 7-game series, which The Cubs won in extra innings. Rajai hit a game tying 2-run home run in Game 7, and an RBI single in the 10th inning to lead Cleveland. Pete Walker completed his 5th season as the Toronto Blue Jays pitching coach. John McDonald will once again serve as a special Assignment Coach for The Cleveland Indians, working with their Minor League infielders. Sean Donatello has signed to play in 2018 with the Quebec Capitales in the Independent Cam-Am league. He is projected to be their closer.

UCAP Baseball Yearbook 2018– Page 3 2018 UCAP Baseball Preview The 2018 UConn-Avery Point Baseball team will open their regular season on March 4th at Diamond Nation in Flemington, NJ against Mercer C.C., a fellow 2017 World Series participant. On March 11th the group will head to Suffern, NY to play Rockland C.C. March 14th the Pointers will begin their southern trip heading to Baltimore, Maryland to compete against C.C. of Catonsville, C.C. of Essex, Frederick C.C., Cecil College, and close out with a double header against Anne Arundel C.C. on March 18th. The Pointers northern schedule will open with with back to back road trips against Division II foe Westchester C.C. in Valhalla, NY and Division 1 Monroe College in New Rochelle, NY on March 24th and 25th. March will be capped off with the first home game against Westchester C.C. on March 31st and the regular season concludes with a 3 game series against NJCAA Division II Region XX1 rival, Community College of Rhode Island May 11-13th.

Other highlights include 2 double headers with Community College of Rhode Island, home and home double header with Western Connecticut State University (JV). NJCAA Division II opponent Morris C.C. and Division III nationally ranked opponents; Northern Essex C.C. of Haverhill, MA and Brookdale Community College of Lincroft, NJ. The NJCAA Division II New England Title will now be determined by a best of 7 season series with the Community College of Rhode Island as Dean College left the NJCAA to join the NCAA in 2016. The Winner will advance to the three- team East District Tournament between the Champions from Regions 21, 3, and 15. The East District Champion will advance to the NJCAA Division II World Series in Enid, Oklahoma at the David Allen Memorial Ballpark, May 26-June 1, 2018. The 2018 team will be led by 12 returning players from the 2017 World Series team: All- American OF Mike Chiovitti (.442 BA, 5 HR, 7 3B, East Carolina), All-New England 3B Mike Savino (.339 B.A., West Haven H.S.), Cote Libby OF (.319 BA, Berlin H.S.), Mike Rocchetti IN/OF (.328 B.A, Waterford H.S.), Justin Keating DH/1B (.317). Other key returning position players are Micahl Derosa C (.182 B.A., North Haven H.S.), Ryan Bagdasarian OF (.215 B.A., Glastonbury, H.S.), Ty Schuler INF. Anchoring the pitching staff for 2018 will be returners: Trevor Bolduc (14.6 IP, Ledyard H.S.), Daniel Botti (2.3 ERA, Middletown H.S.), Andy Grant (12 K in 14.0 IP, NFA), and Charles Cywin (4.9 ERA, Bethel H.S). Freshman players expected to contribute immediately and compete for starting roles are pitcher Collin Bakken (Waterford H.S.), catcher Seamus Barry (Montville H.S.), middle infielder Trevor Brandi (Hamded H.S.), pitcher Leyden Brousseau (Enfield H.S.), pitcher Gary Costello (Cheshire H.S.), pitcher Aaron D’Annolfo (Hand H.S.), pitcher/DH Christopher Gijsbers (Cheshire Academy), pitcher Chris Munzer (Stonington H.S.), infield/catcher Alex Petchark (Waterford H.S.), outfielder Anthony Socci (Trumbull H.S.), pitcher John Urban (Morgan H.S.), pitcher Jordan Warecke (Old Lyme H.S.), infielder Omar Montalvo (CCSU transfer), and first basemen Baryden Cooney (CCSU transfer). The 2018 group has a great mix of young talent and strong veteran leaders and high expectations coming off the 2017 World Series run.

UCAP Baseball Yearbook 2018– Page 4

Good Luck to the 2018 UCAP Baseball team and

Alex Petchark

-From the Petchark Family

UCAP Baseball Yearbook 2018– Page 5 UCAP Baseball Yearbook 2018– Page 6 COACHING STAFF 23- MICHAEL ALDRICH- Head Coach

Mike is entering his 3rd year as the Head Coach at UCAP after being honored by both the NJCAA and ABCA as the Div. II East District Coach of the Year in 2017. Aldrich helped lead the Pointers to a 29-16 overall record and their 7th trip to the NJCAA Div. II World Series in Enid, Oklahoma after coaching 3rd base for Pointers in their last trip to OK in 2015. Mike began his Pointer career playing 1B/3B in 2008 and 2009. He has worked as assistant since 2012 for legendary coach, Roger Bidwell, and took over recruiting coordinator duties in 2015. As a player, Mike was selected to the NJCAA Division II All-New England team both years at UCAP and was a key player from the 37-11 2008 Avery Point New England Championship Team. He finished his UCAP career with a .404 batting average, 64 RBI’s, 99 hits, 21 2B’s and 5 HR’s. Mike is in the UCAP record books for single season hits (60), singles (43), doubles (14), and batting average (.432) as well as career hits (99), doubles (21), and singles (72). After his 2 years on the field UCAP, Mike continued his collegiate baseball career playing 1B at the University of Hartford. In 2010, Aldrich started 38 games for the Hawks as their regular first basemen, finish- ing with a .314 batting average, 2 HR’s, 8 doubles, and second on team with 29 RBI’s. Mike was slowed with a back injury his senior year, limited to 17 games. After the completion of his playing career, Mike first worked as a volunteer assistant at UHA in fall 2011, under Coach Justin Blood. He graduated from the University of Hartford with a dual degree in Elementary and Special Education. Mike is currently a Special Education teacher at Robert E. Fitch Senior High School in Groton, CT. A former St. Bernard High School standout, he led the Saints to the Connecticut Class S State Championship in 2007 and to their first football state tournament appearance since 1985, being selected to the CHSCA All-State team in both sports as a senior. Mike was named to the All-ECC team for football in ‘06 and ’07, baseball in ‘05, ’06, ’07 and to the All-Area New London Day and Norwich Bulletin teams throughout his high school career. In the summer of 2014, Aldrich was named Head Coach of Niantic Legion team, the year after their program was forced into folding, helping re-energize the program and lead them to a 25-10 record, Co-zone championship, and state tournament berth. In the summer of 2013, Aldrich was the head coach of the CT Bulldogs 19U AAU team helping them to a 30-10 overall record.

35- ED HARVEY- Assistant Coach

Ed returns to the UConn Avery Point coaching staff for his 11th year, after a successful 28 years as Head Coach of Fitch High School. As their Head Coach, Fitch participated in four CIAC Baseball Championships, winning three. State Champs in 1987, (#1 ranked team in Connecticut), State Champions in 1990, and State Champions in 2005 (#1 ranked team in Connecticut). Won 8 League Championships and 2 League Tournament Championships and participated in 7 State Tournament Semifinal Games.

Ed was honored as Coach of the Year a number of times by the "New London Day" and the "Norwich Bulletin". In 2005 he was the "New Haven Register" Coach of the Year, and in 1999 a 2007 was the ABCA Region I Coach of the Year. In 2005 Ed was awarded Region I, Coach of the Year by the ABCA. The Connecticut High School Coaches Association awarded him Outstanding Coach in 2005, and in 2008 was the Connecticut's nomination for National Coach of the Year. Ed is a 1973 School of Education graduate of the University of Connecticut. He played centerfield for UConn, playing a key role in their 1972 College World Series appearance in Omaha, Nebraska. 36- MATT GREENE- Assistant Coach

Matt enters his 1st year as an assistant coach at UCAP. Greene started OF for the Pointers in 2013 and 2014. He helped lead UCAP to a NJCAA Division II World Series in 2013 and a New England Championship in 2014.

After his two years at UCAP, Matt continued his playing career at Western Connecticut State University where he earned team MVP honors his junior year. His WCSU career includes, .348 BA, 90 hits, 59 RBI’s, 19 doubles, 12 SB’s. UCAP career marks: .311 BA, 56 RBI’s, 19 SB’s, 12 doubles and 3 HR’s. Matt, a native of New London, graduated from New London High School in 2011. There he helped lead New London to a Class M State Championship in 2009. Matt was a three-time All Area baseball selection by the Norwich Bulletin and The Day as well as being named All-ECC three times. Matt was selected to the Class L All State team in 2011 and was a member of the No. 1 ranked Class L State Championship basketball team who went undefeated. Matt has a B.S. in Justice and Law Administration from Western Connecticut State University and has completed a year at Roger Williams University School of Law. UCAP Baseball Yearbook 2018– Page 7 COACHING STAFF 40- PETE ALDRICH- Pitching Coach

Pete joins the staff for his first year as a coach at the collegiate level. Pete played a significant role in the 2015 World Series run, coming out of the bullpen in both the Districts and throughout the World Series in Oklahoma, appearing in 5 out of the 6 games and closing 4 of them. Pete finished the 2015 season with a 4-2 record, 3.73 ERA, 32 K’s in 31 and 1/3 innings of work, starting two games and finishing the year as a top option out of the bullpen. Pete had a live arm with a sinking fastball at 86-90 MPH, a change-up with great depth, and a slider. Pete played baseball for 3 years for St. Bernard High School in Montville, CT, where he was named to the All-ECC teams in 2011 & 2012. Pete posted an 8-1 record in 2012 and was named MVP for the Saints. He was also named to the All-ECC basketball team in 2012 for St. Bernard, and team MVP. As a senior, Pete played for Fitch High School leading them to a 16-4 record. He was named to the All-ECC team with a 6-2 record and named Fitch MVP.

Pete committed to play at Central Connecticut State University for legendary coach, Charlie Hickey. At CCSU Pete was not able to fully recover from his second Tommy John surgery. He spent three years out of high school at AP due to his initial Tommy John surgery and has a very good understanding of the program and the player development process. Having been a pitcher at Avery Point just two years ago he has a great relatability to all the players. Pete will lead the pitching staff and we are excited for him to assist them on mechanics, preparation and knowledge of the game. Pete is currently completing his Political Science degree at CCSU.

BILL BUSCETTO- Assistant Coach/Recruiting

Bill Buscetto enters his second year with the program. Bill is a member of the CT Association of Athletic Directors and CT High School Coaches Association.

Bill was an All-American catcher at the University of New Haven, where he led the Chargers to the Division 2 College World Series. As a Senior he won the New England Collegiate batting title with a .404 average. In 2003 Bill was inducted into the University of New Haven Athletic Hall of Fame, as well as being inducted into the St. Bernard High School Hall of Fame in 2010. For the past 25 years, Bill has owned and operated the Batter Up Baseball Camp, coaching thousands of kids in Southeastern CT.

PETE KIEFER- Strength/Conditioning

Pete returns to Avery Point's coaching staff for his 25th year. A 1982 graduate of Xavier High School in Middletown, the All -Conference outfielder set school records with hits; RBl's and triples his senior year. Pete also helped Middletown Legion win its 1982 State Championship by setting an all-time record .477 batting average and batting .500 during the regular season.

As a college freshman, Pete received a scholarship to Eckerd College in Florida, but returned home to play for Coach Bidwell in his sophomore year. He helped the Pointers win the C.S.C.C. title and was named All-Conference and MVP as a pitcher- outfielder. Coach Kiefer continued on to Storrs, where he was selected as a member of the 1985 and '86 Huskies, but injuries during his junior and senior years ended his UCONN playing career. In 1989, Pete was offered a contract to play for the Rotterdam Orioles of the Holland Professional League in Europe. Pete continued to move around Europe playing for teams in France, Holland and Belgium, where he won a batting title in 1995 and then retired in 1996 after winning a Gold Glove for playing errorless ball at seven different positions for the Pitaland Pioneers of Belgium. In 1997, Coach Kiefer began working for Major League Baseball as Latin American Envoy Coordinator. Serving as an Ambassador for Baseball throughout Central and South America. Pete has worked with national teams, taught at major universities ties and designed coaches training courses implemented in Argentina, Bolivia, Brazil, Costa Rica, Ecuador, Guatemala, Jamaica, Nicaragua and Puerto Rico. Pete has a Masters Degree in Special Education with postgraduate work in Bilingual Studies, and is currently employed as a Bilingual Special Education Teacher in the Old Saybrook School System. Pete and his wife, Giovanna, are parents to three children: Petey, Tori, and Roberto. They live in Waterford, CT. UCAP Baseball Yearbook 2018– Page 8

Have a great 2018 Season!

-The Savino Family

Good luck Trevor and the rest of the Avery Point Baseball Team! Go Pointers!! -The Brandi Family

Best of luck Avery Point Baseball 2018! -The Botti Family

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UCAP Baseball Yearbook 2018– Page 9 COACHING STAFF DONNA JESSUCK PECK MIKE MCLAUGHLIN

Statistician Academic Coordinator

Donna is entering her 39th season as This is Mike's 15th year as Academic Coor- statistician for the UCAP Baseball dinator for Athletics at Avery Point. A life- program. In the spring of 1979, Donna long area resident, Mclaughlin attended began compiling all the single season and New London High School and graduated career statistics you see in our annual from the University of South Carolina in yearbooks. Her love of sports and 1970 with a BS in History. Mclaughlin also, continued dedication has become an has an MBA from the University of New invaluable part of the UCAP baseball Haven 1977 and has done advanced grad- program over the years. uate work in International Business at

Donna is a graduate of Waterford High School where she was a member Quinnipiac College. of the 1974, 1975 ECC Tennis Team Championship Teams, Co-Captained Mike is best known for his 22-year radio career with WNLC and present- the 1976 Tennis Team and earning the 1976 E.C.C. Double Team ly WSUB. Mclaughlin has broadcast over 20 state championship games Championship; the 1977 ECC Softball Championship Team, girls' in football, basketball and baseball. Mike also did Connecticut College's basketball team during the 1974-1977 seasons. radio broadcast in their 1998-99 undefeated season, along with their

After graduation from Waterford High in 1977, Donna enrolled at the NCAA tournament games and Division Ill Final 4 appearance. Mclaugh- Avery Point Campus and became the baseball programs scorekeeper lin, also, broadcast the Coast Guard Academy football games in 2000 and statistician in 1979 under George Greer and has continued andto 2001 over WSUB and all over the world on the internet. compile the statistics for Roger Bidwell since 1982. Donna graduated Mike is currently retired from the State of Connecticut's Department of from the University of Connecticut at Storrs, in 1981 with a degree in Social Services and has been a part-time instructor for the University of Business Administration. After several years as a Sales Analyst with New Haven for the past 25 years in History, Economics and Internation- Doval, Inc. in Rhode Island, Donna is currently employed with the al Business.

Madison Public School system here in Connecticut. Donna is a member Mike presently resides in New London. of the UCONN Avery Point Athletic Hall of Fame, receiving the Service Award in 2003. Donna currently resides in Madison with her husband Rick and their daughter, Michelle. 4 - SCOTT MARTIN- Manager MYLES HALLIWELL

Scott is entering his 29th year as the Announcer Manager for the Avery Point Baseball th Myles is entering his 13th year with Program and 8 year as Associate Athletic Director for Facility Operations. the UCAP Baseball team. Myles will A very loyal supporter of all the UCAP be announcer, as well as shot clock athletic teams, Scott takes care of the timer for both UCAP Men’s and game day details and uniforms. Scott Women’s basketball teams. also has responsibilities of helping Myles is a 1952 Fitch High School manage day-to-day activities in the graduate, 1981 Mohegan C.C. Avery Point Athletic Facility. graduate and a 23 year Air Force DYLAN DELMASTRO- Scorer veteran. He had a successful coaching career as the Fitch High Dylan joins the AP family in his first season as School JV Baseball Coach from 1984-2007, and Assistant Coach in three team scorer. In High School, he was a pitcher at E.O. Smith and currently plays for Willimantic's Fitch State Championships: 1987, 1990 and 2005. For 20 years Myles American Legion team. He has a good has been the voice of Fitch High School football, and their official timer. understanding of the game and one day hopes His involvement at Fitch HS began 25 years ago as the official scorer for to be a scout for a professional team or a the Falcons' soccer team.

recruiter at the college level. He currently is a Myles' ties to Avery Point go back to 1975-77, when his son Tom, played Pre-Sports Management major and will for legendary Coach George Greer. On February 3, 2012, Myles was complete his degree up at the Storrs campus his inducted into the Avery Point Sports Hall of Fame with the Service Junior and Senior year. Award. Outside of baseball, Dylan currently coaches the E.O. Smith High School Drumline and has recently created a professional drumline for Myles' dedication and commitment to UCAP Athletics is greatly the Connecticut Sun. Dylan hopes to coach these two drumlines for appreciated and a vital part of the UCAP program. We look forward to years to come. having Myles back once again in 2018. UCAP Baseball Yearbook 2018– Page 10

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#32 Jordan Warecke P R/R Born: August 2, 1999 HT: 6’4” WT: 165 Major: Sports Management Freshman from Old Lyme, CT Jordan is a 2017 graduate of Lyme-Old Lyme High School in Old Lyme, Connecticut. Jordan was a two-year letter winner in baseball where he helped lead the team to a semifinal appearance in 2016 and a quarterfinal appearance in 2017. As a senior, Jordan earned the honor of team captain. As the team captain, Jordan had an instrumental role in the team’s success as a leader and player. Jordan finished his season by receiving an award for the Best Pitcher. Jordan led the team with 67.1 innings pitched, 60 strikeouts and only 24 walks. Jordan held opposing batters to a .198 batting average, with a 1.40 ERA. Jordan led the team with 10 starts and finished the year with 8 wins and 2 losses and helped lead Old Lyme to the Shoreline Final game by shutting out Haddam-Killingworth 2-0 in the semi-final game. Jordan also beat Wheeler in the opening state tournament game and pitched brilliantly in quarterfinal game against Lyman Memorial. The Shoreline Conference recognized Jordan by selecting him as a second team utility player. Jordan played for the CT Crush in both the 2016 and 2017 summer seasons; helping lead them to several tournament wins including a National Championship. This past summer Jordan had seven starts 5-1 with a 1.30 ERA in 32 innings with 30 strikeouts and only 5 BBs. Jordan is expected to work primarily out of the bullpen in 2018, with continued growth and development he could be an impact player by seasons end. #20 Leyden Brousseau P R/R Born: November 15, 1999 HT: 6’0” WT : 200 Major: Civil Engineering Freshman from Enfield, CT Leyden joins UCAP as a freshman pitcher from Enfield, CT planning to major in civil engineering. Leyden attended Fermi High School for the first three years of high school, and graduated from Enfield High School in 2017. Leyden was a varsity starter in all four years in high school. He was named team captain in his junior and senior years. Leyden hit a combined .295 over 4 years of varsity ball and hit .302 in legion over the summer. Leyden was dynamic on the mound in his short time on the mound, pitching to a 0.00 ERA over 15 innings in 2017. Some notable achievements for Leyden include being named to the All-Conference Academic Team in his junior year and being named to three Legion All-Star games (2014, 2016, 2017). Leyden graduated with 3.7 GPA as a member of the National Honors Society & National Spanish Honors Society. Leyden has a fastball that sits in the mid to upper 80’s with great movement and a sharp 12-6 curveball. Leyden is coming off tendonitis this fall, but with continued health and rehab he will be compete for a closer type role out of the bullpen with his plus velocity and swing and miss movement.

#29 Anthony Socci OF R/R Born: August 14th, 1999 HT: 6’2” WT: 205 Major: Business Freshman from Trumbull, CT Tony is a freshman outfielder at Avery Point and a 2017 graduate of Trumbull High School where he played varsity baseball his junior and senior year. Tony received All-FCIAC Honorable mention his senior year as well as receiving the award of Han network player of the week after his performance in the FCIAC quarterfinal game that led Trumbull to a victory over the No. 1 ranked Westhill. Tony drove in all three runs for the eighth-seeded Eagles in their 3-2 victory. He hit a two-run homer in the second and an RBI double in the fourth. Later in the seventh Socci flagged down a sure double in the gap to save a run. In addition, he accounted for 4 of the 5 of Trumbulls postseason runs. His senior year he led his team in doubles, triples, homeruns, slugging, and RBI’s. During the summer throughout his high school career, Tony played American Legion baseball for Trumbull Post 141. This past summer he helped his team to a 30-9 record leading them to the state semifinal where they lost to Stamford. After a successful fall at the plate, Tony is expected to be a key power bat in the middle of the lineup, while playing one of the corner outfield spots. Tony brings great character and strong baseball skill set to the freshman class and is expected to make major contributions out the gate in 2018.

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#7 Christopher Munzer LHP Born: July 29, 1999 HT: 6’0” WT: 190 Major: Economics Freshman from North Stonington, CT Chris is a freshman left-handed pitcher from Wheeler High School in North Stonington, CT. While attending Wheeler, Chris played four years of varsity baseball and 2 years of varsity basketball. In his junior year at Wheeler, he finished with a 0.81 era and in his senior year he had a record of 6-3 with a 2.08 era. Chris pitched a 2-hit shutout in the first round of the Eastern Connecticut Conference (ECC) tournament against Plainfield to give Wheeler its first ECC tournament win in the school’s history. Chris played six summer seasons for the Connecticut Capitals out of Hartford, CT. In 2016 he pitched a shutout in the championship round of the Triple Crown Diamond Nation Upper Class World Series. In 2017, he finished with a 1.64 era, 4 saves, and 3 wins through 38.1 innings with the Capitals. Chris finished with a 3.94 GPA in his first semester at Avery Point and was a consistent honor roll student during his time at Wheeler High School. Chris projects to be the lefty specialist out of the bullpen this spring with his tremendous ability to command the strike zone and change speeds. Chris is projected to contribute right away for the Pointers.

#10 Justin Keating 1B/OF R/R Born: May 16, 1998 HT: 5’10” WT: 195 Major: Undecided Sophomore from Waterford, CT Justin returns for UCAP for his sophomore year after contributing to the Pointers run to the NJCAA World Series in Enid, Oklahoma. In his freshman year, Justin primarily served as a designated hitter, while also playing first base and outfield. He batted .317, with 20 hits, 19 RBIs, 5 extra base hits, 1 home run, and drew 17 walks. Justin is a 2016 graduate of Waterford High School. He was named captain for the baseball, football, and wrestling teams his senior year, earning eleven varsity letters throughout high school. He was noted the Male Athlete of the Year in 2016 at Waterford, while also receiving All-Conference honors for all three sports, as well as All-State for baseball. He was the state runner-up in the 182-pound weight class as a senior. Justin was also a key member of the 2014 Waterford Babe Ruth team, helping lead the team to the World Series in Longview, Washington. Justin helped lead the #1 ranked team, Waterford, to a 24-3 overall record in 2016. He recorded 99 career hits in high school, with a .430 batting average, 82 RBIs, scored 58 runs, recorded 31 extra base hits, and hit six home runs. He participated in the 2016 CT Senior All-Star Game. This past summer, Keating helped lead his Waterford Legion team to the final eight in the State Tournament with a 21-5 record. Keating led the team with a .403 batting average, with 27 hits, 8 doubles, a triple, and a home run. Keating is expected to be the pointers regular first baseman and DH for the pointers in 2018 and is projected to be a key bat in the middle of the lineup after a break out freshman campaign. Justin adds tremendous work ethic and leadership qualities to the roster.

#19 Michael Savino 3B R/R Born: October 19, 1996 HT: 6’0” WT: 195 Major: Political Science Sophomore from West Haven, CT

Mike returns to UCAP after a very successful freshman campaign. In 2017, Mike contributed to the Pointers NJCAA DII World Series run by batting .339 with 41 hits and 23 RBI. Mike is a right handed hitting third basemen from West Haven, CT. While at West Haven High School, Mike was named First Team All-SCC and All-State as he batted .515, with 37 hits, 20 RBI’s, 15 doubles, and 3 triples. He also broke the all-time single season hits record. Mike also played West Haven Legion and West Haven Twilight League. Mike was also a two-time All-State hockey player, whose athleticism translates well from the ice to the baseball diamond.

Mike projects to be the Pointers everyday third basemen and hit at the top of the lineup after being an all New England first team selection in 2017. Mike has above average athleticism, great hands, a strong throwing arm and a quick short powerful stroke at the plate and is expected to hit for both average and power. Mike has shown great leadership qualities and works hard to push the younger players, he will be a pivotal piece to the success of the 2018 group.

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#21- Daniel Botti P R/R Born: September 25, 1998 HT: 6’4” WT: 200 Major: Economics Sophomore from Middletown, CT Dan returns to UCAP for his sophomore season after putting together a strong freshman year on the mound for the Pointers. Dan contributed to the team as both a starter and a reliever in 2017. He finished with a 3-0 record and was second on the staff with an ERA of 2.57, striking out 10 in 14 innings of work. Off the field, Dan has been strong in the classroom, posting a 3.2 GPA in his three semesters at Avery Point. Dan is from Middletown, CT and attended Middletown High, where he was a three year varsity player. Off the baseball field, Danny was a part of the runner-up state champion Middletown High Basketball Team and was an important member of Middletown DECA business club. At the State DECA Competition, Dan placed 1st in the state in the Sports and Entertainment Marketing category, and went on to compete at the International DECA Competition. He aspires to major in Business. Dan possesses a fastball in the mid 80’s and over the top curveball that he can throw for a strike. Dan will look to build off his successful freshman campaign and contribute to the Pointer’s staff as both a starter and a reliever in 2018.

#26 Andy Grant P L/R Born: April 13, 1998 HT: 5’10” WT: 170 Major: Undecided Sophomore from Norwich, CT Andy returns to UCAP for his sophomore season. Andy’s freshman season had a rough start but ended on a high note when he pitched three innings in the World Series, striking out five. Andy worked 14.0 innings in 2018 striking out 12, Andy has great command of the strike zone and is projected to help anchor the pitching staff as a weekend starter. Andy comes from Norwich Free Academy, where he played for coach Luke Gabordi, posting a 7-2 record posting a 1.5 ERA as well as playing the outfield, finishing with a care batting average of .280. Andy finished off his senior campaign batting .667 in the playoffs. Through his time hat UCAP he has shown a fastball in the low 80’s and an above average slider with depth. He also possesses great intangibles on the mound and a drive to be successful. He brings plus athleticism to the position and the staff is looking forward to help him continue in his development. Andy played for Coach Mitch Furber over the past summer on the CT Crush posting a 5-0 record with a .20 era in 30 innings pitched with 52 strikeouts. Andy also spends time over the summer at Norwich Little League working as an umpire.

#5 Christopher Gijsbers P/DH R/R Born: September 5, 1998 HT:6’3” WT:195 Major: Economics Freshman from Leiden, Netherlands Christopher “Kit” Gijsbers is in his first year at Avery Point after graduating from the International School of Brussels in 2016 and completing a post-graduate year at Cheshire Academy in 2017. Kit is a Dutch citizen and has lived in various countries throughout his life. At the International School of Brussels, Kit was a 4-year varsity starter while pitching and playing shortstop. Kit competed against other American and International Schools across Europe. In 2015, Kit helped his team capture its 18th European title, throwing a complete game with 16 strikeouts. At Cheshire Academy, Kit was unable to swing the bat due to a left torn labrum, but was able to contribute as a pitcher, helping the team capture the Western New England Prep Baseball League title. Kit had a successful fall at Avery Point compiling a 0.64 ERA. Kit has four pitches in his arsenal, featuring a 4 and 2 seam fastball which both are in the mid 80’s, a change-up and curveball and spent much of the winter working perfecting his craft with a main focus on continued development of his off-speed pitches. Kit made the Dean’s list in the fall with a 4.0 GPA. Kit projects to be a main part of the Pointers starting rotation this spring and and see at bats as a designated hitter. The coaching is excited to work with Kit as he has tremendous projectability on the mound and a positive attitude.

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#34 Alex Petchark INF/C R/R Born: March 4, 1999 HT: 6’0” WT:205 Major: Undecided From: Waterford, CT Alex is a freshman infielder and catcher from Waterford high school. He was a three-year starter and selected to first team All-ECC and All-State in his junior and senior seasons. Alex was also selected to play in the CT Junior select All-Star game, Senior All-Star game, and the Connecticut vs Massachusetts select game junior and senior year. In three seasons, Waterford had an overall record of 65-11 and Alex finished with a batting average of .408, 81hits, 6 home runs, 24 doubles and 77 RBI’s. As a senior Alex was named team captain and lead the team to a class M State Championship. Alex projects to be an everyday player for the Pointers in the spring and hit in the middle of the lineup both catching and playing the corner infield positions. He possesses a strong throwing arm and good hands defensively at all positions which makes him an extremely versatile piece. At the plate, he has a natural ability to hit to all fields with power and tremendous strength in his hands. The coaching staff is thrilled to have him in the program and contribute to his growth on and off the field.

#17 Seamus Barry C R/L Born: May 9th, 1999 HT: 6’1” WT: 210 Major: Undecided Freshman from Montville, CT Seamus is a freshman catcher from Montville, CT and attended Montville High School. Seamus was selected to the Connecticut All Star Game his senior season and made first team All-ECC. In his sophomore and junior seasons, his team made it to the championship and quarterfinals of the state tournament. Seamus also won a national tournament in Pennsylvania with the CT Crush. During High School Seamus was a multi-sport athlete playing both basketball and baseball during his four years. Seamus showed a powerful short left handed swing at the plate in the fall and very strong throwing arm. Seamus is expected to compete for time behind the plate out the gate but shows glimpses of being a potential difference maker in the future with his commitment to his development in all facets of the game.

#12 Ty Schuler INF R/R Born: September 28, 1998 HT: 5’8” WT: 150 Major: Business Sophomore from Higganum, CT Ty returns to UCAP as a sophomore infielder after receiving 46 at-bats for the Pointers last spring. During his limited at-bats, Ty managed to hit 5 sacrifice flies and scored 8 runs. Ty, a native of Haddam-Killingworth, is a 2016 graduate of Haddam-Killingworth High School. During his sophomore year, Ty helped lead his team to the Class S Championship game. As a senior captain, Ty batted .412, with 35 hits, and 13 2B and was selected to the All-Shoreline Team and All-State Team. Ty is expected to be the Pointers every day second baseman and hit in the lead off spot. Ty is a good defensive infielder who is capable of being an offensive threat with his gap to gap approach and ability to put the ball in play on a consistent basis. The coaching staff is looking for big things out of Ty this year and are excited to help take his game to the next level. His character and lead by example approach will also contribute to the development of a young Pointer group. Ty played for the CT crush in the summer of 2016 and helped to lead them to an AAU National Championship.

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#3 Trevor Brandi SS/2B Born: July 1, 1998 HT:5’10” WT: 145 Major: Sports Management Freshman from Hamden CT Trevor is a freshman middle infielder at Avery Point. Trevor attended Hamden High School where he played varsity baseball his junior and senior year. During Trevor’s junior year he batted .500 for the season with 33 hits, 11 multi-hit games, 15 runs, and 12 RBI’s as the team finished 18-2 as they set the record for most wins in school history. He was named second team All-State his junior year, as well as being named to the New Haven Register All- Area team and ALL-SCC team. His senior year he was mentioned as a “player to watch” by the New England Baseball Journal. He had 20 hits, while only striking out twice for the entire season. Trevor also lettered in Basketball his senior year. During the summer, Trevor played American Legion Baseball for Hamden Post 88. Trevor projects to compete for playing time in the middle infield for the Pointers this spring. He is a good defensive infielder who will primarily play at 2B and work at shortstop. Trevor has elite speed and athleticism and will be a threat on the base paths.

#15 Chas Cywin P R/R Born: January 21, 1998 HT: 6’0” WT: 185 Major: Business Management Sophomore from Bethel, CT Chas returns to UCAP for his sophomore season after a freshman season on the mound for the Pointers. Chas con- tributed to the team as a reliever in 2017. He finished with a 2-0 record in 6 appearances, and a 4.91 ERA. A 2016 graduate of Bethel High School in Bethel, CT, Chas was a member of the Varsity Baseball team for three years and recorded a 2.66 ERA, 97 innings, 88 K’s and 9 wins. Also as a senior, he earned a spot as a member of the All-Patriot Division Team. Chas played for the Bethel Sr. Admirals American Legion baseball during his high school career. He helped lead his team to a 21-6 record back in 2014, which was the team’s winningest season in the histo- ry of the organization, as well as a 19-5 record in 2016. Off the field, Chas has shown to excel in the classroom as well sporting a 3.48 GPA. He also earned his name on Dean’s List both spring and fall Semesters in 2017. Chas projects to be a starter for the Pointers in 2018 and help lead the pitching staff with his tremendous work ethic and commitment to his development. He has a good moving 2-seam fast ball that sit in the mid 80’s with good command. Chas has work tirelessly in the off season in developing his secondary pitches, both a change up and over the top breaking ball, he will be an important piece in the success of the 2018 group.

#22 Trevor Bolduc P R/R Born: June 29, 1998 HT: 5’11” WT:180 Major: Business Sophomore from Mystic, CT Trevor returns as a sophomore pitcher for UCAP. Last year, Trevor collected 14.2 innings on the mound and held a 1-0 record. Trevor, a Mystic native, is a 2016 graduate of Ledyard High School. While at Ledyard, Trevor was a 4- year varsity starter as a pitcher, while also playing shortstop, second base and outfield. Trevor also played defen- sive back for the football team. Trevor plays his summers for New London Legion and this past summer was selected to the zone 6 all-star team as a utility player. Trevor is a Dean’s list student as a business major and holds a 3.8 GPA. Trevor projects to be a starter for the Pointers staff this spring and help anchor the pitching staff. Trevor has a live arm with a fastball in the mid to upper 80’s with great depth and sink. He has worked diligently to build off his freshman campaign with the development of a change up to add to his swing and miss slider. He possesses great leadership qualities and is expected to big things for UCAP in 2018.

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#18 John Urban P R/R Born: November 8, 1999 HT: 6’3” WT: 170 Major: Education Freshman from Clinton, CT. John is a freshman pitcher for the Pointers from the Morgan School in Clinton. During his senior season he com- piled 70 innings pitched, 6-4 W-L record, 11 ER, 47 K and 1 save. John was named all-conference as a pitcher for his efforts on the mound. John also started on the basketball team and was an all-conference honorable mention scor- ing 147 points and grabbing 97 rebounds in his senior campaign. John showed great command of his fastball, breaking, ball and changeup this fall. His fastball sits in the low 80’s with plus movement, his ability to spin his breaking ball for a strike and mix his change-up makes him a great asset out of the bullpen and he will also compete for spot starts. John has also showed great athleticism on the mound in fielding his position, he is expected to play a major role as a freshman in 2018. He has great projectability and will only get better with increased strength and experience.

#13 Ryan Bagdasarian OF R/R BORN: March 8, 1998 HT: 6’1 WT: 180 Major: Accounting Sophomore from Glastonbury, CT Ryan is a sophomore outfielder at Avery Point and is a 2016 graduate of Glastonbury High School. Ryan played 34 of the 45 games in the outfield last year for the Pointers. Ryan posted a .215 BA with 17 singles and 1 double. Ryan is an excellent defensive outfielder and posted a 1.000 fielding percentage last year. Ryan also helped contribute to the appearance of the Pointers at the World Series in Enid, Oklahoma. This past summer, Ryan played baseball in the CCBL (Connecticut Colligate Baseball League) for the Glastonbury Arrows. Ryan played centerfield and batted second for the Arrows. Ryan helped contribute to a championship victory at the end of the season. This was the first Glastonbury Arrows championship win in 8 years. Ryan’s cumulative GPA is a 3.17. Ryan is projected to compete for the starting pot in right field this spring for the Pointers. Ryan has elite ball tracking skills in the outfield and plus throwing arm. Ryan has showed great improvements this fall and Spring in both his swing and offensive approach. The coaching staff is excited to have him back after walking onto the team in 2017. Ryan has great character and leadership skills that will pay dividends in his ability to help the younger players in their growth and maturity on and off the field.

#11 Omar Montalvo III MIF R/R Born: December 17, 1997 HT: 6’0” WT: 185 Major: Business Freshman from Miami, Florida, Grew up in West Hartford, CT Omar is a freshman infielder for UCAP from West Hartford, CT and attended Hall High School. Omar transferred to UCAP after spending his fall at Central Connecticut State University. While at Hall, Omar was a 4-year varsity base- ball starter, which included an all-academic, all-conference and silver slugger honors in 2016. In the summer of 2016, while playing for the CT Blue Jays, Omar received player of the year honors. Additionally, this past summer while playing in the Central Florida Summer League, Omar received the sportsmanship award. Omar comes our way this spring after transferring from Central Connecticut State University where he red-shirted as a freshman for Coach Charlie Hickey. He is above average defender with great hands a strong throwing arm that projects him to the left side of the infield. At the plate he possesses a good approach with gap to gap power. Omar is projected to compete for everyday shortstop duties in 2018 with the limited amount of time the coaching staff has been able to spend with him. He expresses an eagerness and hunger to learn and grow on the field, the staff is enthusiastic to have him on board and believe his best days in the infield and at the plate are yet to come.

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the 2018 UCAP Baseball Team!!

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#31 Collin Bakken P R/R Born: July 20, 1999 HT: 6’2” WT: 180 Major: Statistics and Analytics Freshman from Waterford, CT Collin is a freshman pitcher for the Pointers from Waterford, CT and attended Waterford High School, There, he helped lead his team to a state championship his senior year. A two-year varsity starter, Collin stood out with a 14-0 record and a 1.50 ERA. Collin was an all-conference pitcher two years in a row and was a CHSCA senior all-star. In his senior season, Collin was a captain for the Lancers and displayed his versatility around the infield and on the mound. In the summer, Collin played Waterford Legion baseball, where he was an all-zone pitcher and recognized as the league’s most outstanding pitcher. This past summer, Collin threw 27 innings, allowing only one earned run and helped lead his team to the state tournament. In the fall, Collin showcased his unique arm angle with a moving fastball in the low to mid 80s. Collin worked hard on a more consistent off-speed pitch to complement his fastball and pushed himself to throw inside to hitters more frequently. Collin also worked hard in the classroom and finished his fall semester with a 3.94 GPA. Collin has a ¾ arm slot with a fastball in the low to mid 80’s with plus movement, he committed himself this fall in developing a slider with down ward action and a change up. Collin has great command of all three pitches and possess’ a great deal of mental toughness and focus in pressure situations. He projects to be a major piece out of the bullpen and compete for the closers role in 2018.

#25 Brayden Cooney 1B L/R Born: February 10, 1999 HT: 6’3” WT: 210 Major: Environmental Studies Freshman from Southington, CT Brayden Cooney is a freshman first baseman at UCAP from Southington, CT and attended Southington High School. He transferred to Avery Point after attending Central Connecticut State University in the fall. Brayden was a two-year varsity starter for Southington where he played first base his junior season and right field his senior season. As a senior, he was voted captain for the Blue Knights. Some of his high school career highlights include being recognized as CPTV’s Athlete of the Week after hitting three home runs in a two-game span. He was nominated as Game Time CT’s Star of the Day for his two home run day. Brayden lead the Blue Knights in slugging percentage. Brayden played during the summer for four seasons with the Southington’s American Legion baseball team. All four seasons he was selected to play in the Legion All Star Game. Last summer, Brayden led his team in batting average (.328), hits (31) more than half of them for extra bases, and RBI (22). Brayden has a smooth short left-handed swing with power to all fields. He is expected to compete for both the starting first base job and see extended time as the teams designated hitter in 2018. Brayden’s best days are ahead of him both at the plate and in the field and the coaching staff is elated to work with him on both his individual and team goals.

#9 Gary Costello P R/R Born: November 28, 1998 HT: 6’2” WT: 220 Major: Business Freshman from Cheshire, CT. Gary joins the Pointers as a freshman pitcher from Cheshire, CT. Gary attended Cheshire High School and during his junior and senior year, he was the ace on the pitching staff of the baseball team. Gary’s high school pitching record was 9-3; he also batted .365 as a junior. On senior night, he pitched a no-hitter against West Haven High School, where he had 16 strikeouts. Gary possess’ a fastball at 87-90 MPH and sharp biting slider. He spent the fall season making a commitment to the development of a changeup which has proved beneficial to him so far this spring. He is a naturally strong kid who develops outstanding power through the use of his core and lower half. Gary is expected to be a vital piece of the 2018 starting rotation whose best days are ahead of him as he continues to develop strength and routine. The coaching staff is excited to work with Gary as he continues develop and mature on and off the field.

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#1 Micahl Derosa BIO: C R/R Born: April 28, 1998 HT: 5'9" WT: 185 Major: Undecided Sophomore from North Haven, CT Micahl is a sophomore catcher for the Pointers from North Haven, CT. Micahl attended North Haven High School, where he was selected to the Connecticut High School All-Star Team during his junior and senior seasons. As the team captain during his senior year, he lead his team in RBI's and in doubles, while finishing the season with a .390 batting average. Micahl helped lead North Haven to the Class L State Baseball Championship win in 2015 and he was named the tournament MVP. Micahl lead the State tournament in hits and was responsible for the 2 run homer that gave North Haven their 3 to 2 Championship game victory. During Micahl's time at Avery Point he has showed himself to be a strong defensive catcher with incredible arm strength. At the plate, he possess' a short compact swing and the ability to hit the ball to all fields with power. Micahl has a great work ethic, on the field and in the classroom. Micahl is expected to be the everyday catcher for UCAP in 2018. Micahl has grown tremendously on and off the field since arriving on campus last fall as a result of his passion, effort and commitment. He is a vocal leader for the group and is projected to hit in the middle of the Pointer lineup and provide guidance for a young pitching staff.

#14 Aaron D'Annolfo P R/R Born: March 27, 1999 HT: 6’0” WT: 180 Major: Undecided Freshman from Stamford, CT Aaron joins UCAP as a freshman pitcher from Stamford, CT. While at Stamford High School, he was inducted into the Leadership Academy while playing varsity baseball. A lot of Aaron’s success has come during the summer while playing legion. In the summer of 2016 while playing on the Stamford American legion team, Aaron was named to the all-tournament team during the state tournament. Aaron helped Stamford Legion improve on a runner-up appearance in 2016, with a state title in 2017. Aaron was once again named to the all-tournament team and was a major part of them finishing runner-up in the New England Regionals. Aaron earned Stamford Legion’s 2017 19u Pitchers Award for his performance in which he pitched 70.1 Innings and allowed only 13 ER Aaron possesses a fastball in the low 80’s with sink, a slider and a split change-up. Aaron has good command of all pitches and both of his off speed pitches have swing and miss capability. He showed this fall to be a natural competitor who thrives in pressure situations. Aaron projects to be a very important piece out of the bullpen in late innings as well as compete for sport starts. With his outstanding work ethic and commitment both on and off the field he has only just begun to reach his true potential. Aaron will be an important piece to the success of the 2018 staff, undoubtedly.

#30 Matt Abbey OF R/R Born: August 19, 1999 HT: 6’0” WT: 185 Major: Physical Therapy Freshman from East Lyme, CT Matt Abbey started 3 years of varsity baseball at East Lyme High School. As a sophomore he started at second base every game and competed in the class L state championship game. As a junior Matt moved to the outfield also competing in another class L state championship game. As a junior Matt batted .396 being named to the First team All-ECC Team and being part of the New London Day and Norwich Bulletin All-Area teams. In the summer of Matt’s junior year, he played with the CT Capitals. In 2016 as a Capital, Matt batted .364 leading the team in hits with 52 hits in 143 at bats. Matt also led his team to a national championship being named the Diamond Nation World Series MVP. As a senior at East Lyme High School, Matt led the Vikings to a 21-4 record. As a senior Matt batted .395 picking up 35 hits in 26 games. Matt was named to the First Team All-ECC and to the New London Day and Norwich Bulletin All- Area Team. Furthermore Matt was named to the Class L First Team and CHSCA All-State Team. Matt also was invited to play in the Senior All-Star Game and was also nominated to play in the CT vs. Mass. Senior All-Star Game. In the summer after his senior year he played another year with the CT Capitals. The Capitals went 48-5. Matt lead the team in hits for the second year in a row with 54 in 147 at bats with a .367 batting average. The Capitals won the Diamond Nation World Series again and Matt led his team to win a Triple Crown National Championship in Virginia. In Virginia Matt went 16-28 with 5 doubles 12 runs and hit a homerun in the championship game. UCAP Baseball Yearbook 2018– Page 23

Mesa and Greg Smith wish the 2018 Pointers

a great season!!

Good luck John Urban and the AP Baseball Team in 2018!

-Love Uncle Doug, Uncle Matt, and Aunt Pam

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#6 Mike Chiovitti OF L/L Born: March 4, 1997 HT: 6’0” WT: 200 Major: Business Sophomore from Waterbury, CT Mike returns to UCAP for his sophomore year as the everyday centerfielder after a hugely successful freshman campaign. Last year, Mike helped lead the Pointers to the NJCAA Division II World Series as an anchor in the middle of the lineup. Mike earned himself a spot on the NJCAA Division II All-American Third Team. He finished his 2017 All -American season with a .442 batting average, 5 HR’s, 36 RBI’s, a .584 On Base Percentage, and .757 Slugging percentage. Mike is from Thomaston, CT and was a 4-year starter at Holy Cross High School. There, he was named to the All-NVL and All-City teams for four consecutive years. Mike was also named to the 2015 All-State Team, was a CT Junior Select All-Star, and CT Senior All-Star Game selection. Mike was named team captain his senior season and finished with a batting average of .422, career high school batting average of .380 and being named the team’s Most Valuable Player. Mike also played football while at Holy Cross, and was named to the varsity team as a sophomore. Upon completion of high school, Mike completed a Post-Grad year at IMG Academy in Florida where he was named the Gold Glove Award Winner for his efforts in the outfield. Mike is expected to start centerfield and be an integral part of the 2018 lineup with his blend of consistency and power at the plate. Mike is special leader and has a natural ability to inspire others by his actions and relaxed competitive approach to his craft everyday. Mike is a true 5-tool player, who has natural ball tracking ability and a plus throwing arm in center, he will anchor a lineup that returns 5 player who hit above the .300 mark in 2017.

#2 Michael Rochetti INF R/R Born: September 22, 1998 HT: 5’6” WT: 145 Major: Mechanical Engineering Sophomore from Waterford, CT Michael returns as a sophomore middle infielder from Waterford, CT. Last season, Michael played left field for the pointers who made it all the way to the NJCAA World Series in Enid, OK. Michael’s stats included: .328 BA, 38 hits, .463 BA, 22 BB, and 7 doubles. While attending Waterford High School, Michael was a captain on the baseball and football team his senior year. He graduated in the top 10% of his class. In his senior year, his stats included a batting average of .458, OBP of .587, 38 hits, 17 RBI, 21 BB, and 41 runs scored. Mike was named to the All-ECC Team his junior and senior year and was named to the CHSCA Senior All-Star game in 2016. Mike was also named to the All-New London Day Baseball Team in 2016. Mike was awarded the CIAC McDonald’s Scholar Athlete Award, which is given to each school in the CIAC and each school is represented by a man and a woman. Not only did he show excellence in baseball, but he also lettered in football and basketball. He was named All-ECC for football his senior year. When Michael was 15, he played shortstop for Waterford, which made it all the way to the 2014 Babe Ruth World Series in Longview, Washington. In Longview, he was awarded Player of the Game in Waterford’s game against Broomall-Newtown, Pennsylvania Michael also works hard in the classroom as he finished the fall semester with a 3.9 GPA. Michael projects to be a key middle infield piece for the Pointers in the 2018 season making the transition from the outfield to shortstop and second base. Mike has outstanding versatility and athleticism and could play any position on the field, he will be an intricate part of the success of the 2018 group in the field at the plate and on the base paths. He is a true student of the game in all faces whose best days are in front of him.

#24 Cote Libby OF R/R Born: October 9, 1997 HT: 6’4” WT: 220 Major: Actuarial Science Sophomore from Berlin, CT Cote returns as a sophomore outfielder for UCAP from Berlin, CT. As a freshman for the Pointers, Cote played right and left field in 30 of the 45 games. He held a .319 batting average with 29 hits and 25 RBIs. Cote attended Berlin High School. He was a 3- year varsity player in both baseball and football. Cote started in cen- ter field and played a little second base during his high school career under Coach Leo Veleas. His senior year he finished the season with a .440 batting average, .540 OBP and was named All-Herald and All-Conference. Cote made most of his success during his time playing under Coach Goose Gozzo for “Goose’s Gamers” winning multiple cham- pionships in the Perfect Game and other national tournaments. Cote has won many tournament awards high- light- ed by being named All-Tournament in the Perfect Game 2015 18u National championship, and was 1 of 5 players selected for Defensive Players of the Tournament. The Pointers are looking forward to Cote building upon his successful freshman year at the plate and he is expected to be the everyday starter in left field and hit in the top of the lineup. Cote has an outstanding approach at the plate and has committed to his strength in the off season. Cote has also worked tirelessly with Coach Harvey on his outfield play while spending some time at first base this past fall. He will be an extremely important piece to the achievements of the 208 lineup, as well as being a leader on and off the field.

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Jordan, Always play with heart and you will succeed. -Love, Mom, Dad and Riley

So proud of you– Best of Luck! -Love Grandma and Grandpa Mark

Just Play, Have Fun and Enjoy the Game.

-Love, Hilda, John, Emi and Josh

“It’s supposed to be hard. If it wasn’t hard, everyone would do it. The hard…..is what makes it great.”

Best of Luck to the 2018 UConn AP Baseball Team!!

UCAP Baseball Yearbook 2018– Page 26 UCAP PROFESSIONAL BASEBALL DRAFTS UCAP NJCAA POST SEASON TOURNAMENT RESULTS Zack Albin Baltimore Orioles Mike Bajda Detroit Tigers 1989- 6th Place New England Tournament Mike Blais Boston Red Sox 1990- New England Champions Jeff Clark San Francisco Giants rd Ken Coffee N.Y. Mets 1991- 3 Place New England and Tournament Brian Dahl Belgium Professional League 1992- 3rd Place New England Tournament Rajai Davis Pittsburgh Pirates 1994- 2nd Place New England Tournament Sean Donatello Florida Marlins nd Dennis Donovan N.Y. Yankees 1995- 2 Place New England Tournament Doug Domnarski Florida Marlins 1996- 3rd Place New England and Tournament Jayson Drobiak Detroit Tigers/NY Yankees 1997- 3rd Place New England Tournament Mark Ericson Minnesota Twins 1998- 3rd Place New England Tournament Jay Fredlund Boston Red Sox Ryan Fuller Arizona Diamondbacks 1999- New England Champions, NE District Allan Garry Kanas City Royals Champions, NJCAA Division II World Series Greg Gerbasi Independent 2000- New England Champions Pete Kiefer Holland Professional League 2001- 2nd Place New England Tournament Mike Joyce NY Yankees rd Russell Laribee Boston Red Sox 2002- 3 Place New England Tournament Chris LaVoie Belgium Professional League 2003- 4th Place New England Tournament Ron Licciardi Chicago Cubs 2004- New England Champions, NE District Mike Malley Cincinnati Reds John McDonald Cleveland Indians Champions, NJCAA Division II World Series Tyler McIntyre Independent 2005- New England Champions Branden Murry Milwaukee Brewers 2009- 2nd Place New England Playoff Bobby Nicole Toronto Blue Jays 2010- New England Champions, East District Brad Olt German Professional League nd Tony Patane Worcester Tornadoes Champions, 2 Place NJCAA Division II World Series Tom Rossi St. Louis Cardinals 2011- 2nd Place New England Playoff John Russell San Francisco Giants 2013- New England Champions, East District John Slusarz Texas Rangers Champions, NJCAA Division II World Series Jeremy Terni New Haven Independent Ken Thibeault Holland Professional League 2014- New England Champions Andy Walker Holland Professional League 2015- New England Champions, East District Pete Walker N.Y. Mets Champions,3rd Place NJCAA Division II World Series Steve Hiscock Tamps Rays nd Kyle Messineo Italian Professional League 2016- 2 Place New England Playoff 2017- New England Champions, East District Champions, NJCAA Division II World Series

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The Chiovitti Family wishes Mike Chiovitti and the

UCAP Pointer Baseball Team the best in 2018!! “Go Pointers!”

Auguri and best wishes for a Good luck Tony and the healthy and successful 2018 UConn Avery Point baseball season Baseball Team. To Tony Socci and the Go Pointers!! 2018 UConn-Avery Point -Love Mom, Dad, Gigi and Baseball Team Bella “It’s hard to beat a -Love Mimi and Nonno person who never gives “Baseball was, is, and always up.”- Babe Ruth will be to me the best game in the world.”- Babe Ruth

UCAP Baseball Yearbook 2018– Page 28 UCAP Alumni Currently Playing in College ANDREW HINCKLEY- Central Connecticut State University Andrew is a senior pitcher at CCSU playing for AP Alumni Charley Hickey. Named first team pitcher All- Northeast Conference and ALL-ECAC in 2016 for the Blue Devils. Sat out the 2017 season with an arm injury and is 100% healthy for the 2018 season. He is expected to anchor the pitching staff again and regain his 2016 form. Andrew played for UCAP in 2014 and 2015. He led AP to the 2014 NJCAA Division II New England Title, was named to the 3rd team NJCAA Division II All-American team. In 2015 he led UCAP to a 3rd place finish in the NJCAA Division II World Series in Enid, OK as a pitcher and catcher. UCAP career: 267 AB, .382 BA, 62 RBl' s 27 doubles, 143 TB and 4 HR's. 2015 Pitching Stats: 63 2/3 IP, 5-3 record, 2.83 ERA, 87 K's and 53 hits.

BAYLOR LAPOINTE- Long Island University (Brooklyn)

Baylor is a red shirt Senior at LIU Brooklyn. Returning for his senior year in 2018 as a starter on the staff. Named to 2nd team All-Northeast Conference pitcher in 2016 with a 7-5 record and 3.05 ERA. Played at UCAP in 2014, helping the Pointer’s to the NJCAA Division II New England Championship. He did not play in 2015 because of a back injury.

UCAP Stats for 2014: 5-2 Record, 2.16 ERA, 41 2/3 IP, 42 R’s.

BRYANT MORANDER- Central Connecticut State University

Bryant is playing hiss first year for the Blue Devils in 2018 after sitting out 2016 and 2017 with injuries. A right-handed pitcher with plus 90’s velocity and great movement and sink, He is expected to compete for a starting spot on the CCSU Staff this spring. Playing at UCAP in 2014 and 2015, posted a career9-1 record, 2.62 ERA, 74’s, 75 ½ IP. Key Pitcher on the 2014 NJCAA Division II New England Championship and 2015 3rd place World Series team.

GAVIN WEYMAN- Towson University

Gavin is playing his first season in 2018 at Towson University. A RHP who features a good breaking ball and mid 80’s moving fastball. He is projected to play a pivotal role for Towson this spring. He is expected to be a versatile pitcher as a long reliefer, mid-week starter or possibly a weekend starter. Gavin was limited in 2017 for UCAP to the 2017 NJCAA Division II World Series. UCAP Career: 4-4 Record, 47 IP, 4.32 ERA.

JOSH VINCENT- Chowan University

A junior at Chowan University his first year in the programs a right handed pitcher. Projected to be a key performer on the Cowan staff in 2018, he is competing for a starting spot on their rotation. Josh has a mid-80’s fastball to go with a good curveball. Josh played at UCAP in 2019 and 2017. He was a key starter on the 2017 UCAP NJCAA Division II World Series team. 2017 Stats: 5-4 Record, 56 2/3, 59K, 4.63 ERA. Career: 9-7 Record, 97 2/3 IP, 97 Hits, 93 K’s, 4.79 ERA.

UCAP Baseball Yearbook 2018– Page 29 UCAP Alumni Currently Playing in College

SHEA DOOLEY- Central Connecticut State University

First season at CCSU for Shea after pitching for the Pointer’s in 2016 and 2017.

Competing for innings in the Blue Devil bullpen this spring as a lefty. Played on the 2017 NJCAA Division II World Series team for Avery Point.

Career: 2-6 record, 59 1/3 IP, 58 R’s, 6.83 ERA

DAN GARAFOLO– St. Anselm’s

Dan is a junior at St. Anselms College. His first year in the program competing for a starting spot in the rotation. Dan is expected to make an immediate contribution to the staff.

Dan was a key performer for the 2017 UCAP World Series team.

Career: 5-4 Record, 65 IP, 65Hits, 5.82 ERA

AVERY SANTOS- University of Connecticut

2018 is Avery’s first year in the Husky program. He sat out the 2017 season because of Tommy John surgery. Avery throws in the low 90’s, he is expected to compete for innings in the bullpen.

Avery played for the Pointers in 2015 and 2016. He played for the 2015 Avery Point team that finished 3rd in the NJCAA Division II World Series.

Career AP: 222AB, 74 Hits, 15 Doubles, 3 HR, 48 RBI’s

VIN PALLISCO- University of Connecticut

Vinny will be competing for the DH Job this spring for the Husky’s. A left handed hitter with power, Vin played at Avery Point as a IB/DH in 2016 and 2017. He was a key player for the 2017 NJCAA Division II World Series team.

Career AP: 254 AB, 89 Hits, 20 Doubles, 12 HR’s, 68 RBI’s, .350BA

UCAP Baseball Yearbook 2018– Page 30 UCAP PLAYERS WHO CONTINUED TO PLAY

Mike Aldrich U. of Hartford Doug Heller New Haven Tyler Riordan CCSU Brian Apperson U. of Hartford Brian Henry Rockford College Bryan Rivera CCSU Chris Anselmo Central Connecticut Marcus Hill CCSU Rob Rizzitelli Pace University Jesse Anziano Fairleigh Dickinson Andrew Hinckley CCSU Alex Roger Western CT State Univ Chris Bajda U. Vermont Steve Hiscock Rollins College Pat Rogers RIC Mike Bajda Sacred Heart Univ. Mike Howard Rollins College Don Romeo Sacred Heart University Travis Beausoleil Univ.of NC Weslyan Will Huntington U. of Vermont Jamie Romeo Sacred Heart University Peter Barnaski Springfield College Kevin Jaskiewicz Eastern Ct. State U. Tom Rossi UConn Roger Bidwell UConn Eric Javor Brandeis Chip Rourke CCSU Mike Blais UConn Mike Johnston Southern CT State U. John Russell UConn Mike Boughton UMass Boston Chris Jones Sacred Heart University Edgard Santiago Western CT State Univ Ryan Brahm UConn Jeff Joyce U. of Hartford Avery Santos UConn Jason Brucker Central Connecticut Mike Joyce Georgia College Mike Schettino Univ. of New Haven Connor Buckley UConn Peter Kiefer UConn Brett Shulick Fairfield University Josh Burnham Providence College Tyler King Barry University Ray Skubel UConn Tom Capalbo UConn Rick Kosturko Salve Regina Bill Slocum UConn Nick Carlucci Southern CT State U. Jonathan Krot UConn, ECSU John Slusarz UConn Paul Cassidy UConn Kevin Lacy UMASS Dave Simone Western CT State Univ. Justin Cerbone CCSU Lance Lamboley University of Hartford Bill Smith UConn Tom Chantrell Western N.E. College Nick Landell CCSU Greg Smith Rollins College Troy Cheatham UConn Gregg Landry U.of Maryland Baltimore Ryan Snyder North Carolina Wesleyan Macky Cianciolo Bryant University Baylor LaPointe Long Island Univ. Matt Stevens SCSU Kevin Cleary Western CT State Univ Russell Laribee UConn Rich Tasi UConn Brian Coffee UConn Chris Lavoie U. of Vermont Josh Tertletzky Southern CT Stat Univ. Dan Coffee Mercyhurst College Isaak Lazarou Siena Jeremy Terni Southern CT State Univ. Ken Coffee UConn Alex LeFevre UConn Ken Thibeault Central Connecticut Ned Coffee CCSU Bruce Levi UConn Chris Thomson ECSU Tyler Collins Pace University Tom Lindberg Framingham State College Jim Toler UConn John Contillo UConn Bucky Lohbusch UConn Tom Tracey Teiko Post Univ. Juan Cruz Albertus Magnus Jack Mahoney Catholic University Kevin Trahan UConn Kyle Cummings Southern CT State U Jordan Maleh UConn Jason Tsangarides Johnson & Wales Univ. A.J. Dart New Haven Mike Malley UConn Josh Vincent Chowan Univ. Izzy Davilla UConn Roberto Mercado Fitchburg State Joe Vincente UConn Garrett DeLotto Pace Univ. Cory Merriman New Haven John Waitkus Quinnipiac College Nick DeLotto Endicott College Justin Martella Northwood Univ. Andy Walker UConn Tim DeLucia Central Connecticut Matt Martinez CCSU Peter Walker UConn Bryan DePaulo ECSU Jake Matuszak CCSU Gavin Weyman Towson Univ. Dan Deptulski Florida Southern John McDonald Providence College Todd Wheeler U. of Hartford Dave Deshefy University of Hartford Mike McKenna UConn Dave White UConn Will Deveau Teiko Post Univ. Tyler McIntyre CCSU Darrell Williams Central Connecticut Steve Diroberto Worcester State College Jim McLaughlin SCSU Eric Williams Molloy College Brian Discordia South Carolina Spartenburg Kyle Messineo UConn Kyle Wilson Worcester State Keith Diyeso N.C. of Ashville Matt Metacarpa Rockford College Jason Wolfradt Eastern CT State Univ. Doug Domnarski UConn Mike Micik Springfield College Josh Yuhas University of Hartford Brian Donovan UMASS, SCSU Alex Miller Rollins College Shea Dooley CCSU Kevin Mora UConn Dave Dubay Georgia College Bryant Morander CCSU Christian Dzienkiewicz Western CT State U. Eric Morse Rollins College Dave Elmer UConn Gerry Moss UConn Rob Emery UConn Jason Moss Palm Beach Atlantic College Mark Ericson UConn Branden Murray Flager College Kevin Farquhar Central Connecticut Shawn Nadeau Western CT State Univ Nick Fessenden UConn Walt Nakonechny UConn Kyle Florio Rhode Island College Ryan Napolitano Mary Washington College Ed Forest UConn Seth Nowakowski Mitchell College Jay Fredlund UConn, Lafayette John Occhionero Mitchell College Ryan Fuller UConn Brad Olt UConn Marco Garamella Fairfield Univ. Yuta Okazaki Rollins College Mike Girouard N.C. Wesleyan Jose Ortiz Southern CT State Univ. Allan Garray UConn Jim Pagnetti UConn Dean Geoffrey U. of Vermont Vin Pallisco UConn Greg Gerbasi Northwood Univ. Nick Palmisano Central Connecticut Chris Gonnelli U. of North Carolina Central Tony Patane Univ of Maine Shawn Granger UConn Stanley Paul UConn Larue Graham UConn Marc Peluso UConn Matt Greene Western CT State Univ Nick Perrelli Univ. of New Haven Mike Habzda UConn Kevin Petchark UConn Rick Harrison UConn Tom Pezzello Central Connecticut Kyle Hart SCSU Dave Ramaccia Rockford College Scott Hayward ECSU Ian Ratchford Post University John Heslin UConn Josh Riley Worcester State UCAP Baseball Yearbook 2018– Page 31

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UCAP Baseball Yearbook 2018– Page 34 UCAP MAJOR LEAGUERS

RAJAI DAVIS Rajai played for the Oakland A’s and Boston Red Sox in 2018. He finished the year playing for the American League Eastern Division Champion Red Sox before losing to the World Series Champions, Houston Astros. Rajai hit .234 with 29 SB’s in 2018. In 2017 Rajai played for the American League Champion Cleveland Indians. His dramatic game 7 World Series home run vs. the Chicago Cubs tied the game. He added an RBI single in the 10th inning also. Career Major League State are: AB’s 3687, Runs 544, Hits 983, HR’s 55, RBI’s 353, SB’s 365, BA .268. Rajai signed a 1-year contract with the Cleveland Indians for 2018 Rajai has previously played for the Pitts- burgh Pirates, San Francisco Giants, Oakland A’s, Toronto Blue Jays and the Detroit Tigers before signing to play for Cleveland in 2016. Rajai played at UCAP in 2000 & 2001 leading Avery Point to the NJCAA Division II New England Championship in 2000 playing shortstop, and second base. He was voted NJCAA All-New England both years. Rajai holds Avery Point single season records with 64 runs scored, 6 triples and the career record of 117 runs scored. On February 3, 2012, Rajai was inducted into the UConn-Avery Point Sports Hall of Fame.

JOHN MCDONALD John retired in 2016 after a 19 PETER WALKER year professional career, 15 Pete completed his fourth year as years in the Major Leagues. the Toronto Blue Jays Pitching Coach He played with 8 in 2016; leading the staff to 89 wins organizations during his and the American League career highlighted by a World Championship Series vs The Series Championship in 2013 Cleveland Indians. Pete will be with the Boston Red Sox. returning in 2018 as the Blue Jays John finished his career in Pitching Coach. 2014 with the American Pete has had a 19 year professional League West Champions, Los playing career, which started as a 7th Angeles Angles. round draft of the NY Mets in 1990. Pete had big league John broke into the Major Leagues in 1999 with the team time with the San Diego Padres, Colorado Rockies and the that drafted him in the 11th round, The Cleveland Indians. Toronto blue Jays. He also played for the Yokohama Bays Regarded by most players in baseball as an elite shortstop, Stars in the Japanese Central League in 2004. During Pete’s John was one of the best defensive infielders in the game 8 year big league career he posted a 20-14 record, with a throughout his career. He was a true professional, due to 4.48 ERA. his great preparation, work ethic and passion. John was Pete played for Avery Point in 1988, and went on to play also regarded as a great person and teammate, which for the UConn Huskies in 1989 and 1990. In 1990 he was earned him respect by everyone in baseball. His drafted and signed by the NY Mets. nickname, “Pro” speaks volumes for his approach and Peter was inducted into the UConn-Avery Point Athletics respect for the game. Hall of Fame on February 3, 2012. During his Major League career, John had 210 RBI’s, 105 doubles, 28 HR’s, 3 stolen bases with a .233 BA. In 2018, John will be a Special Assignment Instructor for Player Development and Player Evaluation for the Cleveland Indians.

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The Schuler Family wishes

Ty Schuler and the 2018 UCAP Baseball Team a great season!!

UCAP Baseball Yearbook 2018– Page 36 UCAP ALUMNI CURRENTLY PLAYING PROFESSIONAL BASEBALL

SEAN DONATELLO Sean is entering his 8th season in professional baseball. 2017 he played for the Detroit Tigers organization, after spending his first 6 years with the Florida Marlins organization. Sean was picked-up by Detroit in the Triple A Rule 5 Draft for 2017. Sean played for the Double A Jacksonville Suns for the Florida Marlins in 2016, posting a 3-1 record, 3.40 ERA, 7 saves, 50 2/3 IP, 26 K’s. In 2017 played for the Double AA Erie Sea- wolves for the Detroit Tigers, 4-3 record, 3.45 ERA, 57 1/3 IP, 52R’s, 6 Saves. Sean played at UCAP in 2010 and 2011, leading Avery Point to back-to-back NJCAA Division II World Series appearances in Enid, OK and a National Runner-Up finish in 2010. Sean posted career marks of, 151 2/3 IP, 170 K’s, 21-2 record, 1.48 ERA. The 170 K’s and 21 wins, ranked him #1 in the Avery Point career record books. Sean was also voted First Team NJCAA Division II All-American Pitcher, the first Avery Point player to be named First Team All-American. Sean has signed to play with the Quebec Capitals in the CAN-AM Independent League in 2018 and is projected to be their closer.

DOUG DOMNARSKI

Doug is entering his 2nd season with the Florida Marlins organization after being drafted by the Marlins in the 26th round in the 2017 June Draft from the University of Connecticut. In 2017, Doug played for the Gulf Coast League Marlins. A lefty specialist, he posted a 1.59 ERA in 14 games, 17 IP, 12 R’s, 1.47 Whip with 2 Saves. Played at UCAP in 2014 and 2015. He was named to the 1st Team NJCAA Division II All-American team. I 2015 leading Avery Point to a 3rd place finish in the World Series in Enid, OK. He was also selected to the NJCAA Division II All-New England team in 2014.

JOHN RUSSELL

John is entering his 2nd season with the San Francisco Giants organization. He was drafted in the 16th round of the 2017 June draft out of the University of Connecticut. In 2017 John played for the Salem-Keizer Volcano of the Northwest League. Posted a 1-2 record, 1.99 ERA, 22 2/3 IP, 37 R’S, .882 Whip. 2017 at UCONN, John was the Husky’s closer posting 14 saves, 38 IP, 66 R’s, 2.84 ERA while earing All- American Athletic Conference 1st team honors. John played at UCAP in 2015 and was a key player on the 3rd place NJCAA Division II World Series team. STATS UCAP: 6-1 Record, 44 1/3 IP, 36 Hits, 64 R’s, 3.25 ERA.

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UCAP Baseball Yearbook 2018– Page 39 UCAP ALL-AMERICANS

John McDonald Shortstop 1994 Brian Dahl Pitcher 1995 Jayson Drobiak Shortstop 1998, 1999 Chip Rourke Catcher 2000 Jeff Clark Pitcher 2000 Jeremy Terni Shortstop 2001, 2002 Jose Ortiz First Base 2004, 2005 Brian McGugan Third Base 2006 Travis Beausoleil Second Base 2007 Tyler King Pitcher 2008 Kyle Cummings Shortstop 2010 Academic Eric Javor Outfield 2008 Academic Chris Ayer Second Base 2009 Academic Sean Donatello Pitcher 2011 Zach Albin Pitcher 2013 Bryan Rivera Shortstop 2013 Doug Domnarski Pitcher 2015 Mike Chiovitti Outfield 2017

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UCAP Baseball Yearbook 2018– Page 47 2017 UCAP Results DATE OPPONENT LOCATION RESULT RECORD FEBRUARY 2017 2/25 Mercer CC West Windsor, NJ W 9-8 1-0 2/25 Mercer CC West Windsor, NJ L 14-4 1-1 MARCH 2017 3/13 Kirkwood CC (2) Vero Beach, FL L/W 3-2, 1-0 2-2 3/14 Ontario Nationals Vero Beach, FL W/L 11-0, 16-15 3-3 3/15 Edison CC Vero Beach, FL W 15-0 4-3 3/16 Gettysburg College Vero Beach, FL W 7-5 5-3 3/16 Westchester CC Vero Beach, FL L 13-6 5-4 3/17 Kirkwood CC (2) Vero Beach, FL L/W 13-9, 5-4 6-5 3/18 Ontario Blue Jays Vero Beach, FL W 13-11 7-5 3/25 Westchester CC (2) HOME W/W 3-2, 3-0 9-5 3/26 Monroe College (2) New Rochelle, NY L/L 9-1, 12-4 9-7 3/30 Mitchell College New London, CT L 8-7 9-8 APRIL 2017 4/1 CCRI (2) Warwick, RI W/W 9-5, 7-2 11-8 4/9 Brookdale CC (2) Lincroft, NJ L/W 12-11, 6-3 12-9 4/10 Bunker Hill CC HOME W 20-2 13-9 4/11 Massasoit CC HOME W 3-0 14-9 4/14 Holyoke CC HOME W 10-0 15-9 4/15 WCSU (2) Danbury, CT W/W 12-9, 6-4 17-9 4/18 Quunsigamond CC Worcester, MA W 14-4 18-9 4/19 Bunker Hill CC HOME W 15-3 19-9 4/22 CCRI (2) HOME W/L 12-1. 4-2 20-10 4/23 Northern Essex CC (2) HOME L/W 5-4, 6-2 21-11 4/30 Northern Essex CC (2) Haverhill, MA L/W 6-0, 9-8 22-12 MAY 2017 5/7 Monroe College (2) HOME L/L 1-0, 6-4 22-14 5/12 CCRI Warwick, RI W 6-2 23-14 5/13 CCRI (2) HOME W/W 5-4, 16-11 25-14 NJCAA DIVISION II DISTRICT TOURNAMENT 5/20 Westchester CC Westchester, NY W 11-2 26-14 5/20 Mercyhurt CC Westchester, NY W 14-6 27-14 5/21 Westchester CC Westchester, NY W 10-4 28-14 NJCAA DIVISION II WORLD SERIES 5/27 Kanakee CC Enid, OK W 11-9 29-14 5/28 Parkland CC Enid, OK L 8-5 29-15 5/29 Kanakee CC Enid, OK L 12-2 29-16

UCAP Baseball Yearbook 2018– Page 48 UCAP Baseball Yearbook 2018– Page 49 Hall of Fame Fred Janney Service 2001 George Greer Baseball 2001 Steve Hyatt Basketball 2001 Allan Garray Baseball 2001 John Porterlance Baseball, Basketball 2002 Joe Jincente Baseball, Basketball 2002 Jim Toler Baseball, Basketball 2002 Dennis Donovan Baseball 2003 Donna Jessuck Peck Service 2003 Karen Mullins Women's Basketball 2003 Don Marchand Service 2003 Bob McCain Basketball 2004 Tom Rossi Baseball 2004 Pete Kiefer Baseball 2004 Scott Martin Service 2004 Tom Capalbo Baseball 2005 Russell Laribee Baseball 2005 Charles Hillman Basketball 2005 Desarae Ladino Service 2005 Ken Coffee Baseball 2008 Kevin Petchark Baseball 2008 Myles Halliwell Service 2012 Rajas Davis Baseball 2012 John McDonald Baseball 2012 Pete Walker Baseball 2012 Jason Drobiak Baseball 2013 Jeff Clark Baseball 2013 Mike Blais Baseball 2013 Wes Firman Basketball 2014 Jose Ortiz Basketball 2014 Andrew Walker Baseball 2014 Jeremy Terni Baseball 2014 Kyle Cummings Baseball 2016 Anthony Malhoit Basketball 2016 Tyler McIntyre Baseball 2016 Jesse Palanski Baseball 2016 Kevin Gilroy Baseball 2017 Al Gomes Basketball 2017 Steve Hiscock Baseball 2017 Brett Shulick Baseball 2017 Keith Porter Basketball 2018 Bucky Lohbusch Baseball 2018 Travis Beausoleil Baseball 2018 Sean Donatello Baseball 2018 Zach Albin Baseball 2018 UCAP Baseball Yearbook 2018– Page 50

2018 SCHEDULE (DATE/OPPONENT/PLACE/TIME) MARCH Sunday 4 Mercer C.C. (2) West Windsor, NJ Sunday 11 Rockland C.C. (2) Suffern, NY Wednesday 14 C.C. Catonsville Baltimore, MD Thursday 15 C.C. Essex Baltimore, MD Friday 16 Frederick C.C. Frederick, MD Saturday 17 Cecil College (2) North East, MD Sunday 18 Anne Arundel C.C. (2) Arnold, MD Saturday 24 Westchester C.C. (2) Valhalla, NY Sunday 25 Monroe College (2) New Rochelle, NY Saturday 31 Westchester C.C. (2) HOME APRIL Tuesday 3 Bunker Hill C.C. Boston, MA Friday 6 Quinsigamond C.C. Worcester, MA Saturday 7 *CCRI (2) HOME Sunday 8 Brookdale C.C. (2) Lincroft, NY Tuesday 10 **Massasoit C. C. Brockton, MA Wednesday 11 **Quinsigamond C. C. HOME Friday 13 **Hoyloke C. C. HOME Sunday 15 Monroe College (2) HOME Tuesday 17 **Massasoit C. C. HOME Wednesday 18 **Bunker Hill C.C. Boston, MA Friday 20 **Hoyloke C. C. Holyoke, MA Saturday 21 *CCRI (2) Warwick, RI Sunday 22 **Northern Essex C.C. (2) HOME Tuesday 24 Mercer C. C. (2) HOME Saturday 28 Western CT State Univ. (2) Danbury, CT Sunday 29 Morris C. C. (2) Randolph, NJ MAY Saturday 5 Western CT State Univ. (2) Danbury, CT Sunday 6 **Northern Essex C.C. (2) Haverhill, MA Friday 11 **CCRI HOME Saturday 12 **CCRI (2) Warwick, RI Sunday 13 **CCRI HOME Sat-Sun May 19-20 NJCAA Division 2 Northeast District Tournament, TBA Sat-Fri May 26-Jun 1 NJCAA Division 2 World Series, Enid, Oklahoma

*NJCAA Division II New England Region 21 opponent ** NJCAA Division III New England Region 21 opponent

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