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Since its founding in 1855, William Paterson University has grown to become a comprehen- sive regional institution commit- ted to academic excellence and student success. Accredited by the Middle States Association of Schools and Colleges, it off ers 35 undergraduate and 19 graduate degree programs as well as pro- fessional development programs through its fi ve colleges: Arts and Communication; Cotsakos College of Business; Education; Humanities and Social Sciences; and Science and Health. Nearly 10,600 full- and part-time students from a diversity of back- grounds are enrolled at the University. Occupying a 370-acre, wooded campus, William Paterson is located in the hills of suburban Wayne, New Jersey, within an hour of the ocean, the mountains, the Meadowlands, and New York City. William Paterson off ers a wide variety of student activities, as well as modern on-campus housing and educational facilities. Financial aid is available to qualifi ed students. William Paterson off ers 12 NCAA Division III intercollegiate athletic programs, many of which have competed for national championships. The Pioneer baseball team captured national crowns in 1992 and 1996, while men’s basketball reached the 2001 NCAA Division III Tournament title game with national player of the year Horace Jenkins, later a mem- ber of the Detroit Pistons, leading the way. To make arrangements to visit the University or for more infor- mation about our programs, telephone the Offi ce of Admissions at 973.720.2125, log on to www.wpunj.edu or write to William Paterson University, Wayne, N.J. 07470-2103. William Paterson University .............................................................Inside Front Cover Quick Facts..........................................................................................................................2 2008 Roster ..........................................................................................................................3 2008 Season Outlook ..................................................................................................... 4-6 Head Coach Mike Lauterhahn .........................................................................................7 Assistant Coaches ........................................................................................................ 8-10 2008 Pioneers .............................................................................................................. 11-19 2007 Season Review ...................................................................................................20-22 National Championships ................................................................................................23 Pioneer Trophy Case .......................................................................................................24 Players of the Year ...........................................................................................................25 All-Americans ..................................................................................................................26 Pioneers in the Pros .........................................................................................................27 All-Time Records ....................................................................................................... 28-30 Greco Memorial Award ..................................................................................................31 Athletic Hall of Fame ......................................................................................................32 Pioneer Baseball Park ..........................................................................Inside Back Cover 2008 Schedule ...................................................................................................Back Cover For the latest information on the William Paterson baseball program, please visit the team’s Website at: www.wpupioneers.com Credits: The 2008 William Paterson University Baseball Guide was writt en, designed and edited by the Department of Sports Information. Photography: Larry Levanti, Joe Camporeale. Editorial Assistance: Shannon Hodges, Erin Lauterhahn, Rob Schultz. No. Name Yr. Pos. Ht. Wt. B/T Hometown/High School 1 Vincent Ganz So. 2B 5-8 175 R/R Waterbury, Conn./Holy Cross 2 Scott Zirul So. RHP 6-2 170 R/R Cedar Grove, N.J./Cedar Grove 3 Joe Espinoza So. 1B 6-2 220 R/R Rutherford, N.J./Rutherford 4 Luis Fernandez Sr. INF 5-10 175 R/R West New York, N.J./Memorial 5 Vince Joyce Sr. OF/1B 6-2 195 R/R Franklin, N.J./Wallkill Valley 6 Derek Koppinger Jr. OF 6-0 180 L/R Columbia, N.J./North Warren 7 Dan Limone Sr. SS 5-9 175 R/R Teaneck, N.J./Teaneck 8 Kyle Schlemm Fr. RHP 6-1 200 R/R Secaucus, N.J./Secaucus 9 Anthony Perrone Sr. 3B 6-0 185 R/R Midland Park, N.J./Bergen Catholic 10 Andrue Laguerre So. OF 6-2 195 R/R Jersey City, N.J./ St. Benedict’s Prep 11 Will Courter Jr. 1B 6-0 190 L/R Roseland, N.J./West Essex 13 Frank Franco Fr. 3B/C 6-1 225 R/R Wayne, N.J./Wayne Hills 14 Paul Albanese Fr. RHP 6-0 165 R/R Palisades Park, N.J./Palisades Park 15 Dan VandeVrede Jr. RHP 5-11 190 R/R Lincoln Park, N.J./Pequannock 17 Steve VandeVrede Sr. RHP 5-11 175 R/R Lincoln Park, N.J./Pequannock 18 Joe Curry Fr. C 5-10 190 R/R Lakewood, N.J./ Lakewood Regional 19 Kevin Ryan Fr. SS 6-0 175 R/R Edison, N.J./Edison 20 Darren Ritchie Fr. RHP 6-1 175 R/R Wallington, N.J./Wallington 21 Mike Guadango So. OF 5-11 190 R/R Upper Saddle River, N.J./ Northern Highlands 22 Mark Robbins Jr. RHP 6-0 190 R/R Mays Landing, N.J./Oakcrest 23 John Elia Jr. OF 6-2 210 R/R Emerson, N.J./Pascack Valley 24 James Gregory So. OF 6-0 180 R/R Ramsey, N.J./Ramsey 27 Steve Schlitzer Sr. RHP 5-11 180 R/R West New York, N.J./Memorial 30 Scott Fischer Fr. INF 6-2 190 R/R Woodcliff Lake, N.J./Pascack Hills 31 Ray Puluse Fr. OF 5-10 210 L/L Litt le Falls, N.J./Passaic Valley 32 Chris Mongelli Fr. LHP 5-9 185 L/L Riverdale, N.J./Pompton Lakes 34 Don Hays Sr. C 5-8 190 R/R Paramus, N.J./Paramus 40 Greg Stokes So. RHP 6-0 200 R/R Franklin Lakes, N.J./Indian Hills Head Coach: Mike Lauterhahn (William Paterson ‘97), fi rst season Assistant Coaches: Bob Lauterhahn, 28th season John Ponchak (Muhlenberg ’59), eighth season Scott Farber, sixth season Jack Baker (William Paterson ’04), fi ft h season Paul Albanese ALL-ban-eez Anthony Perrone purr-OHN Will Courter COURT-er Ray Puluse pul-OOS John Elia EEL-ee-ah Steve Schlitzer SCHLIT-zer Mike Guadango guad-AIN-go VandeVrede VAN-dee-VREED Derek Koppinger COP-in-jer Scott Zirul zirr-RULE Andrue Laguerre la-GARE Dan Limone lih-MOAN Lauterhahn LAUT-er-han Chris Mongelli mon-JEL-ee A new era of William Paterson baseball begins this spring as former Pioneer standout Mike Lauterhahn as- sumes the reins as his alma mater’s head coach. Taking over for legend Jeff Albies, who led William Paterson to 862 victories and two national champion- ships (1992, 1996) during his 33 seasons as the mentor of the Pioneers, Lauterhahn will have a strong veteran core and a group of talented newcomers to work with this season. A year ago, the Pioneers posted a 19-15-2 overall record and 6-11-1 mark in New Jersey Athletic Confer- ence (NJAC) action, but gone from that dugout are 12 seniors, including six quality pitchers and four starters in the fi eld. Lauterhahn will look to the four returning position players and fi ve returning pitchers to set the tone for a return to conference and national prominence. PITCHERS Senior Dan Limone begins his The loss of fi ve pitchers who combined to throw fi nal season as the Pioneers’ starting shortstop, combin- more than 50 percent of the innings (158.1-314.1) and ing great defensive skills with start more than half of the games (19-36) a year ago will outstanding speed on the bases provide ample opportunities for both veterans and new- (57 career stolen bases). comers alike to step into prominent roles on the pitching staff this year. The Pioneers return four experienced hurlers and welcome six newcomers who will all see an opportunity to earn time on the mound. Junior Dan VandeVrede (Lincoln Park, N.J./Pequannock) started eight games last year, including fi ve NJAC contests, and pitched 51 innings while registering four victories. Expected to join VandeVrede in the conference starting rotation are sopho- more Scott Zirul (Cedar Grove, N.J/Cedar Grove) and freshman Chris Mongelli (Riverdale, N.J./Pompton Lakes). A transfer from FDU-Florham, Zirul was a prep fi rst-team all-state pick who showed great promise during the fall season. Mongelli, the only left y on the Pioneers’ staff this year, was an all-state selection aft er posting a 7-1 record at nearby Pompton Lakes H.S. a year ago. Sophomore Greg Stokes (Franklin Lakes, N.J./Indian Hills) was 4-0 in 11 appear- ances (fi ve starts) a year ago, becoming acclimated to the college game as a non-conference game starter. His experience and knowledge of the game will help him make the transition to starting on NJAC game-days. Senior Steve Schlitzer (West New York, N.J./Memorial) looks to return to the form that saw him post a 1.83 ERA and 7-1 record as the closer during his fi rst two seasons. Injuries cost him the 2005 and most of the 2007 campaigns, but he is ex- pected to bounce back and be a crucial member of the staff this spring. Senior Steve VandeVrede (Lincoln Park, N.J./Pequannock) made 14 appearances during his fi rst season as a Pioneer in 2007, and should fi ll one of the starting slots for William Paterson this spring. Newcomers to the Pioneers’ staff include junior Mark Robbins (Mays Landing,