BASEBALL 2005 Since its founding in 1855, William Paterson University has grown to become a comprehensive, public, liberal arts institution committed to academic excellence and student success. Accredited by the Middle States Association of Schools and Colleges, it offers 30 undergraduate and 19 graduate degree programs as well as professional development programs through its five colleges: Arts and Communication, Christos M. Cotsakos College of Business, Education, Humanities and Social Sciences, and Science and Health. Nearly 11,500 full- and part-time students from a diversity of backgrounds are enrolled at the University. Occupying a 370-acre, wooded campus, the University is located in the hills of suburban Wayne, New Jersey, within an hour of the ocean, the mountains, the Meadowlands, and New York City. As a state university, William Paterson offers students the value of a first-rate education at a fraction of the cost experienced by those at private colleges and universities. It also provides a wide variety of student activities, modern on-campus housing, and the most up-to-date educational facilities. Financial aid is available to qualified students. Life at William Paterson University can be exciting and challenging. To make arrangements to visit the University or for more information about our programs, telephone the Office of Admissions at 973.720.2125 or write to William Paterson University, Wayne, NJ, 07470-2103. In addition, the Pioneer athletic programs have produced a proud tradition. William Paterson has 18 athletic teams which compete in NCAA Division III and the New Jersey Athletic Conference intercollegiate sports: Baseball, Men’s and Women’s Basketball, Men’s and Women’s Cross Country, Field Hockey, Football, Men’s and Women’s Soccer, Softball, Men’s and Women’s Swimming, Men’s and Women’s Indoor and Outdoor Track and Field, Women’s Tennis and Women’s Volleyball. The baseball team won national championships in 1992 and 1996, men’s track and field standout Rob Hargrove took the 2002 NCAA Division III Outdoor Track and Field 200-meter dash title, the men’s basketball team claimed three consecutive NJAC titles (2000- 02) and played in the 1999 and 2001 Final Fours, and the softball team captured the 2003 New Jersey Athletic Conference championship. William Paterson Pioneers 2005 Baseball Guide CONTENTS

Fast Facts ...... 2 2005 Roster ...... 3 The New Wightman Baseball Park ...... 4 2005 Preview ...... 6 Coaching Staff ...... 9 Pioneer Profiles ...... 15 Pioneer Newcomers ...... 29 2004 Results ...... 33 2004 Hitting Stats ...... 34 2004 Pitching Stats ...... 35 2004 NJAC Standings/Honors ...... 36 Our National Championships ...... 37 Our Trophy Case ...... 38 Players of the Year...... 39 Pioneer All-Americans ...... 40 Pioneers In the Pros ...... 41 All-Time Records ...... 42 Louis M. Greco Memorial Award ...... 44 Athletic Hall of Fame ...... Inside Back Cover

For Further Information On ... Pioneer Baseball The 2005 William Paterson Baseball Guide was written and designed by the Department of Sports Information. For further information about Pioneers’ baseball or our other athletic programs, contact the Department of Sports Information at (973) 720-2705 or log on to our website at: www.wpunj.edu/athletics/

Pictured on front cover (from top): Dan Sweeney, Anthony Mazzo and Dan Corrado Pictured on back cover: Jake Pravkewitz (top) and Tim Banos Front and back cover design: Brian Falzarano Photography: Steve Smith, Phil Mazzo Jr. and Brian Falzarano

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UNIVERSITY INFORMATION

Location ...... 300 Pompton Road, Wayne, NJ, 07470 Founded ...... 1855 Enrollment ...... 11,409 President ...... Arnold Speert Executive Vice President and Provost ...... Chernoh Sesay Vice President for Administration and Finance ...... Steve Bolyai Associate VP/Dean of Student Development ...... John Martone Director of Athletics ...... Sabrina Grant Associate Director of Athletics/Baseball Coach ...... Jeff Albies Associate Director of Athletics ...... Cindy Cohen Nickname ...... Pioneers Colors ...... Orange and Black Affiliation ...... NCAA Division III, ECAC Conference ...... New Jersey Athletic Conference

BASEBALL FAST FACTS

2004 Record ...... 26-14 (12-6 NJAC) Home Field ...... Wightman Baseball Park Head Coach ...... Jeff Albies (31st season) Career Record ...... 806-348-10 Albies’ E-mail ...... [email protected] Assistant Coach ...... Bob Lauterhahn (25th season) Assistant Coach ...... John Ponchak (fifth season) Assistant Coach ...... Scott Farber (third season) Assistant Coach ...... Jack Baker (second season) Undergraduate Intern ...... Mat Sackman (first season) Baseball Office Number ...... 973-720-2210

DIAMOND CLUB INFORMATION

Diamond Club Director ...... Joe DiGiacomo Diamond Club Number ...... 973-720-2210 or 973-256-4183 Diamond Club E-Mail ...... [email protected]

DEPARTMENT OF SPORTS INFORMATION

Director of Sports Information ...... Brian Falzarano Falzarano’s E-mail...... [email protected] Assistant Director of Sports Information ...... Jim Henry Sports Information Office Number ...... 973-720-2705 Sports Information Fax Number ...... 973-720-3017 Athletics Web Site ...... www.wpunj.edu/athletics/ Pioneer Sports Hotline ...... 973-720-2547

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No. Name YR POS HT WT B/T Hometown/HS 2 Mike Rivera SO INF 6-1 175 R/R Jersey City, NJ/ Hudson Catholic 3 Sean Ryan FR C 6-0 195 R/R Rutherford, NJ/Rutherford 5 Jason Cameron FR P 6-4 195 L/R Cliffside Park, NJ/ Cliffside Park 6 Rick Pignatello SO OF 5-11 185 R/R Wayne, NJ/Wayne Hills 7 Pete Zaccheria JR OF 5-1 190 R/R Parsippany, NJ/Parsippany 8 Dan Limone FR INF 5-9 170 R/R Teaneck, NJ/Teaneck 9 Bill Ziegenbalg JR P 6-2 195 R/R West Milford, NJ/ West Milford 10 Doug Rader JR P/1B 6-0 200 L/L Milltown, NJ/Spotswood 11 Anthony Cacciola FR 3B 6-0 210 R/R Washington Township, NJ/ Bergen Catholic 12 Dwayne Dowell SR 1B 6-4 230 R/R Jersey City, NJ/Lincoln 13 Anthony Pastore JR P 6-4 210 R/R Union, NJ/St. Peter’s Prep 14 Tim Cowan SO P 6-2 210 R/R Elizabeth, NJ/ Roselle Catholic 15 Tim Banos JR INF 5-10 185 R/R Edison, NJ/Edison 17 Brian Gelalia SO OF 5-11 185 L/R Northvale, NJ/Old Tappan 18 Jake Pravkewitz SR P 6-1 195 R/R Manalapan, NJ/Kinnelon 19 Mike Frank FR INF 5-9 175 R/R Belleville, NJ/Belleville 20 Dan Sweeney SR P 6-2 195 R/R Bayonne, NJ/ St. Peter’s Prep 21 Anthony Mazzo SR C 6-1 225 R/R Emerson, NJ/Emerson Boro 22 Mike Santana SO P 5-10 180 R/R Paramus, NJ/Paramus 23 Adam Rehl SR OF 6-0 175 R/R Phillipsburg, NJ/ Phillipsburg 24 Joe Grawehr SO P 6-0 190 R/R Parsippany, NJ/ Parsippany Hills 26 Ryan Lenihan SO INF 6-0 185 R/R Old Tappan, NJ/Old Tappan 27 Andres Luna FR OF 5-11 175 R/R W. New York, NJ/Memorial 28 Dan Corrado SR P 6-4 225 R/R Dumont, NJ/Dumont 29 Casey Hoalcraft JR P 6-1 210 R/R Long Branch, NJ/Shore Reg. 31 Mike Irwin SO P 6-4 190 R/R North Haledon, NJ/ Manchester Regional 32 Frank Muzikar JR C 6-0 195 R/R Brick, NJ/Brick Memorial 34 Don Hays FR C 5-9 175 R/R Paramus, NJ/Paramus 35 J.T. Levonick FR P 6-0 175 R/R Lake Hopatcong, NJ/ Pope John XXIII 41 Jeremy Winter SR C 6-2 225 R/R Cliffside Park, NJ/ St. Joseph’s of Montvale 44 Mike Roman JR 1B 6-2 210 R/R Trenton, NJ/N. Burlington

Head Coach Jeff Albies (31st season)

Assistant Coaches Bob Lauterhahn (25th season) John Ponchak (fifth season) Scott Farber (third season) Jack Baker (second season)

Undergraduate Intern Mat Sackman (first season)

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After an offseason of renovations, the William Paterson University baseball program will play in a new and improved Wightman Baseball Park this season.

The field, a result of the University’s Campus and Athletic Fields Renovation Project, ranks as one of the elite Division III on-campus facilities in the country. It is covered with a synthetic surface called A-Turf that looks and plays like real grass. One of the benefits of A- Turf is how well it drains, which will increase the likelihood of the Pioneers playing if it rains the night before.

The park seats 500, including 100 stadium seats directly “We know it’s the behind home plate, and beginning of the road features a new press box. There are twin batting cages down to another national the right-field line so that the championship for the Pioneers and their opponents William Paterson can take practice swings. In Pioneer baseball addition, there are bullpens on each side of the park. program.”

“I am very excited about the -- Associate VP and Dean of potential of this new field,” Student Development 31st-year coach Jeff Albies said. John Martone “The University has committed to providing a state-of-the-art facility for our program. I am happy for the current players who will certainly benefit from the commitment and I am also very gratified for all of the former players who created an environment for this improve- ment to happen.”

“It’s awesome that we’re going to be playing in that park,” senior pitcher Jake Pravkewitz said. “It’s a big step up from when I came here. Everybody has been excited about this.”

The excitement extends beyond the baseball program.

“The University’s commitment to the success and significance of our athletic programs is evidenced by the funding of the Athletic Fields Renovation Project,” said Sabrina Grant, director of athletics. “The excitement this project has generated can be seen each and every day on our campus. There is a new sense of pride within the William Paterson University community.”

“The new baseball complex is part of William Paterson University’s long-term commitment to maintain a vibrant intercollegiate sports program, “said John Martone, associate vice president and dean of student development. “The new state-of-the-art field will enable Coach Albies and his team to practice, play and win regardless of the weather. We know it’s the beginning of the road to another national championship for the William Paterson Pioneer baseball program.”

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The new and improved Wightman Baseball Park is the “I am happy for the latest upgrade to the Wightman current players who Athletic Complex courtesy of will certainly benefit the University’s Campus and Athletic Fields Renovation from the commitment Project. In September, the and I am also very William Paterson field hockey gratified for all of and football teams began the former players competing on A-Turf in refurbished Wightman who created an Stadium. Also, a new drainage environment for these system has been installed under improvements to Wightman Softball Field that happen.” will enable the field to absorb water more easily and, thus, reduce the possibility of -- Coach Jeff Albies rainouts. There is also a new practice field that is situated next to the new Wightman Baseball Park.

At top, a view of the new and improved Wightman Baseball Park from behind home plate. Below, a snapshot of the stands that will seat 500 Pioneer baseball fans.

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PIONEERS HOPE DEFENSE, BASERUNNING, PITCHING LEAD TO NJAC CROWN

After last season’s trip to the New Jersey Athletic Conference champi- onship game, the 2005 William Paterson Pioneers (26-14, 12-6 New Jersey Athletic Conference in 2004) are ready to build upon the three elements that were primarily responsible for their success in 2004.

• Pitching depth, led by senior starters Dan Corrado, Jake Pravkewitz and Dan Sweeney. Jake Pravkewitz • A number of fleet-footed performers on the basepaths paced by sophomore center fielder Rick Pignatello, who set a school rookie record with 24 stolen bases (in only 26 tries) last spring. • Solid all-around defense, with Pignatello, sophomore right fielder Brian Gelalia and sophomore middle infielder Mike Rivera among the many standouts.

“We’re young in spots, but we’re also very talented,” said coach Jeff Albies, who is entering his 31st season in the Pioneers’ dugout. “We don’t have one dominant pitcher, but Dan Sweeney we have 10 or 11 very good pitchers. I think our pitching, our defense and our speed will define our success.”

Here is a preview of this season’s Pioneers by position:

PITCHERS

Although the staff does not have an ace, per se, the trio of Corrado (2-3, team-leading 2.95 ERA), Pravkewitz (5-1, 3.33 ERA, 45 K in 54.0 IP) and Sweeney (5-1, 4.26 ERA, 37 K in 30.2 IP) will anchor a rotation that helped William Paterson rank second in the NJAC with a 3.93 team earned run average last season. Corrado is a Tim Cowan battler adept at getting ground ball

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outs, while Pravkewitz and Sweeney each have a wide assortment of pitches that has helped them notch strikeouts in key spots.

Junior Anthony Pastore (3-2, 3.96 ERA) matured in 2004 and will also be a valuable member of the rotation. Sophomore Mike Santana (4-2, 5.97 ERA) showed flashes of potential in his rookie season and could either start or pitch in long relief.

The bullpen will sport a number of quality arms as well. Juniors Doug Rader, the staff’s lone southpaw, and Billy Ziegenbalg will team with Jeremy Winter sophomore Mike Irwin and freshman Jason Cameron in middle relief.

Sophomore Joe Grawehr (1-0) will set up either classmate Tim Cowan (2-1, 3.04 ERA), a nasty breaking-ball pitcher who emerged as one of the NJAC’s top relievers last season, or junior Casey Hoalcraft, a transfer from Brookdale Community College.

CATCHERS

Despite playing in just 15 games before suffering a season-ending injury, senior Anthony Mazzo (.362, HR, 12 RBI) provides one of the Tim Banos team’s most potent bats. He will compete with junior Frank Muzikar, a 2004 all-region performer at Middlesex County College, for the starting assignment. Each will see action either behind the plate or at designated hitter. Senior Jeremy Winter (.311, 2 HR, 28 RBI) is in line to earn at-bats as a DH. Freshmen Don Hays and Sean Ryan are solid all-around performers who will add insurance at a deep position.

INFIELDERS

There is so much depth in the Pioneers’ infield that there are numerous players competing for starting spots. Beginning at first Mike Rivera base, the trio of Rader, senior

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Dwayne Dowell and junior Mike Roman, a transfer from Mercer County College, will battle for a starting slot.

Moving on to the middle infield, Rivera (.257, 28 runs, 13 RBI, 11 SB) has great instincts on the basepaths and in the field. He could end up starting at either second base or shortstop after a solid rookie campaign at the latter position. Senior Tim Banos (.285, career-highs with 37 runs, 16 RBI and 8 SBs), a two-time All-NJAC honoree, also knows when to take an extra base and is in the hunt at second base Brian Gelalia while slick-fielding freshman Dan Limone is vying for time at second and/or shortstop. Adding depth are sophomore Ryan Lenihan -- a transfer from Gettysburg who can play second, short or third -- and fleet-footed freshman Mike Frank.

At the hot corner, Banos will battle slugging freshman Anthony Cacciola for the starting assignment.

OUTFIELDERS

Two of the spots appear to be set. In addition to his ability to track down fly balls, Pignatello (.297, 36 R, 13 extra-base hits, 16 RBI) emerged as one of the NJAC’s top offensive threats and will lead off and start in center field. In right field, Gelalia has Adam Rehl a strong throwing arm and is also adept offensively, as his performance in the NJAC Tournament showed. Cameron will back up Gelalia.

A quartet of players could start in left field, each with solid qualifica- tions. Senior Adam Rehl (17 runs) is considered the team’s best baserunner and defensive player by Albies. He could also see action in center. Junior Pete Zaccheria (.315, .25 BB, 479 on-base percentage) started for much of last season and showed a penchant for igniting rallies. The play of freshman Andres Luna opened eyes during fall ball. Finally, Rader may also see outfield action when he is not pitching or playing first base.

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Head Coach

JEFF ALBIES

Season: 31st Career Record: 806-348-10 (.697) Alma Mater: Long Island University ‘68 Degrees/Certificates: B.S. in Physical Education M.S. in Health and Physical Education (Hunter ‘72) Professional Certificate in Adminstration/Supervision (Fordham ‘75)

In the dugout prior to games, Albies is often a portrait of grace under fire. Although those small moments prior to the first pitch could make many bite their nails to the bone, he is often seen cracking a joke to keep his players loose. He laughs. They laugh back.

On par with his knowledge of the game, one of the things most instrumental to Albies’ success is never taking the game too seriously.

Because of this, he finds himself piling up new accomplishments season after glorious season. In 2004, he was inducted into the American Baseball Coaches Association (ABCA) Hall of Fame and became the third New Jersey coach to win 800 college games when the Pioneers defeated Kean, 3-1, on April 23.

Even with so many memories filed into his memory bank and stored in trophy cases, Albies has never become complacent. If anything, the dawn of a fresh season still has him drawing up designs to deliver William Paterson its third national championship well before the season’s first nine innings are played. Even after 31 years, there is still joy in Albiesville, the name given to the William Paterson baseball complex by his players.

Indeed, to hear Albies tell it, it has been a fun and memorable path to this point. The journey started in 1975 when the Queens native arrived

VICTORY MILESTONES

100: 14-6 vs. NJIT (April 22, 1980) 200: 10-8 vs. Kean (April 30, 1983) 300: 11-5 vs. Army (April 1, 1987) 400: 6-5 vs. Rutgers-Camden (April 22, 1990) 500: 9-1 vs. Mount St. Mary (NY) (May 4, 1993) 600: 2-1 (10 inn.) vs. Upper Iowa (May 25, 1996) 700: 12-1 vs. Rutgers-Newark (April 13, 2000) 800: 3-1 vs. Kean (April 23, 2004)

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at the University. Quickly, he brought a dormant program to life, building a lasting foundation through hard work, teaching proper fundamentals and relating well to his student-athletes. The latter helped him attract some of the Garden State’s top prep prospects to William Paterson.

After a pair of modestly successful seasons in 1975 and 1976, the Pioneers earned the first of their 18 NCAA Division III playoff appearances under Albies.

More and more, New Jersey’s best and brightest were picking William Paterson as their college baseball destination because they wanted to play for a program that enjoyed the game as much as Albies’ did. It helped him land Dan Pasqua, a native of nearby Harrington Park who enabled the Pioneers to reach their first NCAA Division III College World Series in 1982 before being drafted by the .

Although William Paterson lost both of its games in the Series, the experience elevated the standard that all of Albies’ ensuing teams strived toward.

The Pioneers went to the College World Series three more times, helping Albies establish himself as one of the greatest to ever coach in Division III. Still, this meant nothing to him until his program won its first national championship in 1992 courtesy of Ralph Perdomo’s to defeat California Lutheran. This was a team that embodied the spirit of his best teams: great camraderie and a roster full of guys who would do anything to win.

It only took four years for Albies to enjoy another water-bucket dousing and watching his players form a celebratory pile at the pitcher’s mound after winning the 1996 title. William Paterson again won on a dramatic home run against California Lutheran. Afterward, he was a media darling, giving great quotes to anyone with a microphone or pen and pad.

There has been plenty for Albies to enjoy in these 31 seasons, as evidenced by his resume: two national championships, seven trips to the Division III College World Series, 11 New Jersey Athletic Confer- ence crowns, 18 NCAA playoff appearances, 26 Coach of the Year awards, 18 All-Americans and 30 players who have signed profes- sional contracts. Not to mention ranking fourth among active coaches and fifth all-time in Division III in wins. In addition, he is tied for 16th all-time in winning percentage.

Albies’ passion for the game has extended off the field, where he has served as the national baseball chairperson of the NCAA Division III Championships and Mid-Atlantic Region committees. In addition, he has been on the NCAA Division III All-American, NCAA Selection and Legislative Action and Amercian Baseball Coaches Association (ABCA) committees. He has also coached in the prestigious Cape Cod League that showcases the nation’s top college players each summer.

Prior to his coaching career, Albies played second base in the Atlanta Braves’ organization from 1965-68 before playing professionally in Canada from 1969-70.

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As much fun as the game is, he also enjoys off-field pursuits such as cooking, fishing, travelling and going to a Broadway play with his wife of 35 years, Andrea, with whom he resides in Hillsdale. They have two daughters: Erika (29) and Ashlee (26).

ALBIES ON THE RECORD

YEAR RECORD PLAYOFFS 1975 13-8 ECAC Tournament 1976 20-13 ECAC Tournament 1977 24-12 NCAA Division III Playoffs 1978 11-16-2 1979 17-9 ECAC Tournament 1980 23-8 ECAC Tournament 1981 29-12 NCAA Division III Playoffs 1982 37-10 Mid-Atlantic Regional Champions NJAC Champions 1983 31-8 NJAC Champions 1984 26-10 NCAA Division III Playoffs 1985 29-14-2 South Atlantic Regional Champions 1986 30-9-2 NJAC Champions NCAA Division III Playoffs 1987 33-9-1 NJAC Champions NCAA Division III Playoffs 1988 35-10 Mid-Atlantic Regional Champions NJAC Champions 1989 31-12 NJAC Champions NCAA Division III Playoffs 1990 19-18 1991 27-20-1 NJAC Champions NCAA Division III Playoffs 1992 36-7 DIVISION III NATIONAL CHAMPIONS NJAC Champions 1993 34-10 NJAC Champions NCAA Division III Playoffs 1994 22-14 1995 36-9 Mid-Atlantic Regional Champions 1996 39-5-1 DIVISION III NATIONAL CHAMPIONS NJAC Champions 1997 33-9 NJAC Champions NCAA Division III Playoffs 1998 23-12 1999 31-14 Finished Third in Division III Mid-Atlantic Regional Champions 2000 20-18 2001 23-14-1 2002 26-12 2003 22-14 2004 26-14 TOTAL 806-348-10

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Assistant Coach

BOB LAUTERHAHN

Season: 25th

As integral as assistant coaches are to a program, many fly under the radar since it is usually the head coach who makes pitching changes and writes out lineup cards. However, Bob Lauterhahn has never been anonymous to anyone who knows Pioneers’ baseball, a fact underscored by his induction into the William Paterson University Alumni Association Athletic Hall of Fame on Nov. 15, 2004.

On that night, Lauterhahn became the first assistant coach ever inducted into the Hall of Fame.

Through the years, he has successfully imparted his knowledge of the game to pitchers and position players alike. A standout hurler in 1971 who is tied for the William Paterson record with eight complete games, he helped develop the Pioneers’ fine pitching staffs of the late 1980s and early 1990s.

In recent seasons, he has served as the third-base and outfield coach. His tutelage helped Bryan Graham capture the 2003 New Jersey Athletic Conference Player of the Year award en route to being drafted by the in the Amateur Draft. In addition to Graham, his teaching helped Jack Lipari earn All-American honors in 2001 and has been key to the development of sophomore center fielder Rick Pignatello, an All-NJAC honorable mention performer who enjoyed a strong first season.

Part of Lauterhahn’s legacy extends to his two sons, Mike and Dan, the latter of whom was inducted into the Hall of Fame this past November along with Bob. Mike played center field from 1993-94 for the Pioneers and was drafted by the Chicago Cubs, while Dan manned second base from 1995-97 and was picked by the .

Off the diamond, Bob Lauterhahn is one of the most respected high school basketball officials in the state. He has officiated the renowned Primetime Shootout in Trenton, which showcases the nation’s top prep teams, the past few years. One of his games there featured LeBron James, currently an NBA superstar with the Cleveland Cavaliers. In addition, he evaluates referees for the New Jersey Athletic Conference.

Lauterhahn resides in Wanaque with his wife, Gerry, and their daughter Erin (16), a junior at Lakeland Regional High School.

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Assistant Coach

JOHN PONCHAK

Season: Fifth Alma Mater: Muhlenberg ‘59 Degree: B.S. in History

Ponchak is yet another coaching legend on the Pioneers’ staff, having coached for 40 seasons over five decades. His ability to relate the game to student-athletes is still the same as it was in his early coaching years.

The venerable Ponchak joined the Pioneers staff in 2001 to assist head coach Jeff Albies. Since his arrival, he has been the prover- bial jack of all trades, although his primary duty is monitoring relievers warming up in the bullpen. He is also adept at helping players correct their flaws and often finds players seeking his counsel instead of having to offer it, a sure sign of the respect he has earned.

Prior to coaching at William Paterson, Ponchak coached at Ramsey High School for 35 years (1964-66, 1969-2000) and guided the Rams to 555 wins and three Bergen County championships. This was even more impressive considering Ramsey often opposed teams with much larger enrollments. As a result, he captured the Bergen County “Coach of the Century” award in 1999 and was shortly thereafter inducted into the Bergen County Baseball and New Jersey Scholastic Halls of Fame.

Ponchak taught history at Ramsey High School for 40 years before retiring at the end of the 2002-03 school year. One of his former students was Mat Sackman, a former Pioneer and an undergraduate coaching intern this spring.

Ponchak resides in Wyckoff with his wife of 30 years, Sally.

Assistant Coach

SCOTT FARBER

Season: Third

In his third season as pitching coach, Farber’s skill for bringing along young pitchers helped the Pioneers reach the 2004 NJAC Tournament title game and has them setting their sights on the program’s 12th conference crown this season.

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Farber’s work during a pitcher’s off days is almost as critical as it is during a game. His ability to relate philosophies on how to approach certain hitters and how to conserve energy are among the reasons seniors Jake Pravkewitz and Dan Sweeney flourished, while the duo of junior Anthony Pastore and sophomore Tim Cowan emerged as consistent hurlers. He embraces working with his pitching staff much the way he did when getting the ball for a big game while pitching at William Paterson. He helped the Pioneers win their first national championship in 1992, winning the title game, and left as the all-time leader in winning percentage (20-1, .957) and earned run average (2.11).

Each summer, Farber plays with several other past William Paterson players on a team that reached the 2003 American Amateur Baseball Congress (AABC) National Semipro Baseball Finals. A onetime business major at William Paterson, Farber is an insurance agent at Farber & Lohman, Inc. of Palisades Park. He resides in Montvale with his wife, Jennifer, and their two children: Aidan (6) and Alexandra (4).

Assistant Coach

JACK BAKER

Season: Second Alma Mater: William Paterson ‘04 Degree: B.S. in Exercise & Movement Science

Baker will again coach first base this season and be relied upon for his recruiting abilities. He played for the Pioneers in 2002 and 2003 after transferring from Division I St. Peter’s College. As a senior, he batted .372 while splitting time between third base and pitcher.

Baker is a physical education and swimming teacher at Norman S. Weir elementary school in Paterson, where he also resides. He is slated to complete his Master’s degree in administration and supervision at St. Peter’s College in May.

Undergraduate Intern

MAT SACKMAN

Season: First School: William Paterson Major: Mathematics

Sackman joins the coaching staff after a solid career that saw him rank second all-time in appearances (55) and third in saves (10). In 2002, his six saves and 18 appearances ranked fourth and fifth, respectively, on the -season charts. He is on schedule to graduate this May.

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Senior 2B/3B 15 TIM BANOS

Hometown/HS: Edison, NJ/Edison Ht.: 5-10 Wt.: 180 Bats: Right Throws: Right Major: Sociology

• A three-year starter and a two-time All-New Jersey Athletic Conference second- team performer, Banos is slated to see action at both second and third base. • A Dean’s List student for the Spring and Fall 2004 semesters, he was named to the honorable mention All-NJAC Academic Team. • Established career highs for runs scored (team- BY THE NUMBERS leading 37) and runs batted in (16). • Enjoyed the finest 34 stretch of his career Banos’ number of career from March 26-April 17, 2004, hitting in a multi- games, including personal-best 10 16 last season straight games that included eight multiple- hit performances. Over that span, he batted .460 (23-for-50) with 16 runs scored and 10 RBI. • His fielder’s choice in the 10th inning helped the Pioneers defeat Montclair State, 3-2, in the first round of the NJAC Tournament at Waterfront Park in Trenton.

BY THE NUMBERS YEAR G/GS AVG AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI OB% SB/A SLUG% 2004 40/40 .285 172 37 49 80016.346 8-8 .331 2003 34/33 .400 115 34 46 4007.359 6-9 .425 2002 20/20 .306 72 12 22 20017.458 2-5 .333 TOTAL 93/93 .326 359 83 117 14 0 0 40 .388 16-22 .364

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Senior Pitcher 18 JAKE PRAVKEWITZ

Hometown/HS: Manalapan, NJ/Kinnelon Ht.: 6-1 Wt.: 195 Bats: Right Throws: Right Major: Business Management

• After a strong first season as a starter, Pravkewitz will again anchor the starting rotation and be one of the top hurlers in the New Jersey Athletic Conference. • Named to the All-New Jersey Collegiate Baseball Association Division II/III third team while earning All- NJAC honorable mention last spring. • Posted a brilliant relief BY THE NUMBERS performance in a 15- inning win at Kean on April 27, 2004. In 4.2 6 innings out of the The number of pitching bullpen, he tied his categories in which he led career high with eight strikeouts. the team in 2004 • Spun his first complete game, allowing five hits and an unearned run as he defeated Kean on April 22, 2004. In the process, he helped Hall of Fame coach Jeff Albies capture his 800th career victory and was named both the NJAC (April 26) and Eastern Collegiate Athletic Conference Metro Region Pitcher of the Week (April 27).

BY THE NUMBERS YEAR ERA W-L APP GS CG SHO/CBO SV IP H R ER BB SO OPP. BA 2004 3.33 5-1 10 8 1 0/0 0 54.0 55 24 20 15 45 .264 2003 5.45 4-3 17 1 0 0/0 3 36.1 50 29 22 13 29 .325 2002 5.53 2-1 13 0 0 0/0 2 27.2 37 26 16 9 11 .319 TOTAL 4.42 11-5 4-0 9 1 0/0 5 118 142 79 58 37 85 .303

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Senior Pitcher 20 DAN SWEENEY

Hometown/HS: Bayonne, NJ/St. Peter’s Prep Ht.: 6-2 Wt.: 195 Bats: Right Throws: Right Major: History

• With his poise and repertoire of quality pitches, Sweeney returns as one of the top starters in the New Jersey Athletic Conference. • Led the starting rotation by allowing opponents to hit just .255 against him. • Tied for the team lead in victories (5) and starts (8). • Won his first four decisions, all in his first BY THE NUMBERS four starts, last season. This included five frames of no-hit ball 6 before finishing with The number of times he seven innings of scoreless, two-hit went six innings or more in pitching in a victory his eight starts over Keystone on March 26, 2004. • Turned in his finest performance in the NJAC Tournament against Montclair State on May 8, 2004, at FirstEnergy Park in Lakewood. He spun a complete game, allowing six hits and two runs while fanning a season-high seven without a walk to help the Pioneers reach the conference championship game.

BY THE NUMBERS YEAR ERA W-L APP GS CG SHO/CBO SV IP H RER BB SO OPP. BA 2004 4.26 5-1 8 8 1 0/1 0 50.2 51 30 24 12 37 .255

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Senior Catcher 21 ANTHONY MAZZO

Hometown/HS: Emerson, NJ/Emerson Boro Ht.: 6-1 Wt.: 225 Bats: Right Throws: Right Major: Sociology

• Mazzo’s combination of defensive ability behind the dish and his powerful bat are reasons he is scheduled to start at catcher. He will also get at-bats as a designated hitter. • Hit .407 (11-for-27) with 10 RBI in the last six games he played in 2004 before his season was derailed due to injury. • Threw out five of the eight runners who BY THE NUMBERS attempted to steal against him last spring. • On April 18, 2004, .500 against Rutgers- His batting average with Newark, he went the bases loaded in 2004 3-for-5 with a double and two RBI in the Pioneers’ win over their conference rival. • Sparked a victory over Franklin & Marshall on March 30, 2004, when he clubbed his first career home run and ended up 3-for-5 with two runs scored and two RBI.

BY THE NUMBERS YEAR G/GS AVG AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI OB% SB/A SLUG% 2004 15-10 .362 47 11 17 40112.404 0-0 .511 2003 16-6 .308 26 681001.471 0-0 .346 2002 17-7 .293 41 4 12 2007.326 1-2 .341 TOTAL 48-23 .325 114 21 37 70120.400 1-2 .412

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Senior Pitcher 28 DAN CORRADO

Hometown/HS: Dumont, NJ/Dumont Ht.: 6-4 Wt.: 225 Bats: Right Throws: Right Major: Exercise & Movement Science

• Durable and dependable, Corrado again gives the Pioneers a poised member of their starting rotation. • Allowed the fewest walks (8, 1.7 per nine innings) and earned runs (14, 2.95 ERA) of any starting pitcher in 2004. • Ranked ninth in the NJAC in ERA. • Turned in an outstanding performance against BY THE NUMBERS Montclair State in the first round of the New Jersey Athletic 6-2 Conference Tournament The Pioneers’ record from at Waterfront Park in 2002-04 when he pitches Trenton on May 7, 2004. In six innings of work, at least six innings he allowed six hits and two earned runs as the Pioneers eventually won in 10 innings. • Earned his first victory of 2004 by spinning seven innings of eight-hit, one earned-run ball in a victory over NJAC rival Ramapo on April 16, 2004.

BY THE NUMBERS YEAR ERA W-L APP GS CG SHO/CBO SV IP H R ER BB SO OPP. BA 2004 2.95 2-3 9 7 0 0/0 0 42.2 54 19 14 8 19 .314 2003 4.78 4-1 8 5 0 0/0 1 37.2 44 27 20 13 13 .297 2002 1.40 1-0 6 1 0 0/0 0 10.2 13 3 2 1 10 .302 TOTAL 3.56 7-4 23 13 0 0/0 1 91.0 111 49 36 22 42 .304

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Junior Outfielder 7 PETE ZACCHERIA

Hometown/HS: Parsippany, NJ/Parsippany Ht.: 5-11 Wt.: 190 Bats: Right Throws: Right Major: Accounting/Pre-Law

• Combine Zaccheria’s ability to get on base and his defensive instincts, and you have a player who will challenge for a starting spot. • Paced the Pioneers with a .479 on-base percentage, which ranked fourth in the NJAC. • Placed fourth in the NJAC with 25 walks. • Hit safely in 15 of his first 17 starts last BY THE NUMBERS spring, batting .436 (24- for-55) with 11 runs scored from March 12- 0 April 17, 2004. • The number of errors he Drew 12 walks in an committed in 59 chances eight-game span from April 27-May 8, 2004, last season and reached base in 23 of 27 appearances. • Went 3-for-4 with his first two career doubles in William Paterson’s win at Rutgers-Camden on April 17, 2004. Also rapped three hits in victories over Rowan on April 10, 2004, and at New Jersey City three days later.

BY THE NUMBERS YEAR G/GS AVG AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI OB% SB/A SLUG% 2004 32/27 .315 89 14 28 2004.479 7/10 .337 2003 23/3 .100 20 720002.286 0/0 .100 TOTAL 60/30 .275 109 21 30 2006.393 7/10 .294

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Junior Pitcher 13 ANTHONY PASTORE

Hometown/HS: Union, NJ/St. Peter’s Prep Ht.: 6-4 Wt.: 210 Bats: Right Throws: Right Major: Exercise & Movement Science

• Pastore’s growth in confidence, poise and skill adds even greater depth to a strong corps of starting pitchers. • Earned the trust of the coaching staff down the stretch, which led to him getting the start against Rowan in the New Jersey Athletic Conference champion- ship game on May 9, 2004, at Waterfront Park in Trenton. • Turned in his finest BY THE NUMBERS performance on May 4, 2004, in a home win over New Jersey City. 10 He allowed six hits and The number of times he no earned runs over a struck a hitter out looking career-high tying seven innings. last year • Pitched seven innings and established a personal best with six strikeouts in a victory at New Jersey City on April 12, 2004. • Notched his first career victory on March 14, 2004, against Augustana (IL) in St. Petersburg, FL.

BY THE NUMBERS YEAR ERA W-L APP GS CG SHO/CBO SV IP H RER BB SO OPP. BA 2004 3.96 3-2 9 6 0 0/0 0 38.2 41 23 17 18 20 .270 2003 10.45 0-0 8 1 0 0/0 0 10.1 11 12 12 11 3 .262 TOTAL 5.33 3-2 17 7 0 0/0 0 49.0 52 35 29 29 23 .266

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Sophomore Infielder 2 MIKE RIVERA

Hometown/HS: Jersey City, NJ/Hudson Catholic Ht.: 6-1 Wt.: 175 Bats: Right Throws: Right Major: Sociology

• After a promising freshman campaign, Rivera will be a fixture in the middle infield. • Finished 3-for-4 and scored two runs, including the game- winner, in William Paterson’s victory over Montclair State on May 7, 2004, in the first round of the NJAC Tournament at Water- front Park in Trenton. • Wrapped up a double- header split at Richard BY THE NUMBERS Stockton on April 24, 2004, by going 4-for-6 with three runs, three .917 RBI and three stolen His stolen base percentage bases. His efforts in the as a rookie when he stole twinbill helped him earn the New Jersey 11 bases in 12 tries Collegiate Baseball Association Division II/III Rookie Player of the Week honor. • His 3-for-4, three-run effort set the tone for an 18-hit attack in the Pioneers’ home victory over Ramapo on April 16, 2004. • Went 3-for-3 with a double, a stolen base and his first three college RBI to power the Pioneers past Augustana on March 14 in St. Petersburg, FL.

BY THE NUMBERS YEAR G/GS AVG AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI OB% SB/A SLUG% 2004 39/39 .257 136 28 35 21013.331 11/12 .287

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Sophomore Outfielder 6 RICK PIGNATELLO

Hometown/HS: Wayne, NJ/Wayne Hills Ht.: 5-11 Wt.: 185 Bats: Right Throws: Right Major: Business

• A sound defensive player with a penchant for jumpstarting the Pioneers’ offense, Pignatello will again roam center field and provide a spark atop the lineup. He can also play left field. • Swiped 24 stolen bases as a freshman, which tied for the New Jersey Athletic Conference lead and ranked 31st in Division III. In addition, he set a single-season BY THE NUMBERS rookie record and tied for 10th for most steals in a season. 37 • Named NJAC Rookie of The number of games he the Week on April 19 reached base (in 38 and also earned All- NJAC honorable games) his rookie year mention. • William Paterson went 14-4 when he stole a base and 10-1 when he scored at least two runs. • Hit safely in 12 of 13 games from March 28-April 19, batting .339 (19-for-56) with 18 runs, 10 RBI and nine stolen bases. • Smacked his first career home run in a victory over Ramapo on April 19.

BY THE NUMBERS YEAR G/GS AVG AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI OB% SB/A SLUG% 2004 38/36 .297 138 36 41 84116.402 24/26 .435

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Sophomore Pitcher 14 TIM COWAN

Hometown/HS: Elizabeth, NJ/Roselle Catholic Ht.: 6-2 Wt.: 210 Bats: Right Throws: Right Major: Sociology

• Blessed with a live arm and good movement on his pitches, Cowan will again be a vital part of the Pioneers’ late- inning relief corps. • Did not allow a run in six consecutive appear- ances from March 30 through April 29, striking out 13 while scattering just five hits in 11.1 innings. • Tossed three scoreless innings of relief as the Pioneers defeated BY THE NUMBERS Montclair State, 3-2, in the first round of the NJAC Tournament at 8.1 Waterfront Park in The number of strikeouts Trenton. he posted per nine innings • Notched his first career save in a 7-4 victory in 2004, a team best over New Jersey City on May 4. • Picked up his first career victory by tossing five innings of two-hit, no-run relief in a 5-2 victory over Rutgers-Newark on April 18. The performance earned him the New Jersey Collegiate Baseball Association Division II/III Rookie Pitcher of the Week award.

BY THE NUMBERS YEAR ERA W-L APP GS CG SHO/CBO SV IP H RER BB SO OPP. BA 2004 3.04 2-1 13 1 0 0/0 1 26.2 25 9 9 5 24 .253

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Senior 1B/DH 12 DWAYNE DOWELL

Hometown/HS: Jersey City, NJ/Dickinson Ht.: 6-4 Wt.: 225 Bats: Right Throws: Right Major: Sociology

• An outstanding athlete with good power, Dowell is competing to see action at either first base, the outfield or at designated hitter. • Set season highs in hits and runs batted in when he went 3-for-6 with a double and three RBI in a 16-0 victory over Division II Queens (NY) on March 29, 2004. • Drove home three runs, including a key two-run single, in William Paterson’s 10-4 victory over Rochester on March 14, 2004, in Clearwater, FL.

BY THE NUMBERS YEAR G/GS AVG AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI OB% SB-CS SLUG% 2004 18/9 .176 34 561007.310 1/1 .206 2003 23/11 .196 46 11 92005.321 3/3 .239 2002 19/9 .189 37 870113.268 0/0 .324 TOTAL 60/29 .188 117 24 22 31115.300 4/4 .256

Senior Outfielder 23 ADAM REHL

Hometown/HS: Phillipsburg, NJ/Phillipsburg Ht.: 6-0 Wt.: 175 Bats: Right Throws: Right Major: History

• Defense is Rehl’s specialty and is a big reason why he will see action somewhere in the William Paterson outfield. • Scored three runs twice: against Augustana (IL) on March 14, 2004, in St. Petersburg, FL, and against Ramapo on April 16, 2004. The Pioneers won both games. • Slapped a personal-best four hits in five at-bats and scored five runs to help the Pioneers cap a doubleheader sweep of Rutgers-Newark on April 18, 2004.

BY THE NUMBERS YEAR G/GS AVG AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI OB% SB/A SLUG% 2004 31/22 .211 90 17 19 2009.284 4/4 .233

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Senior Catcher/DH 41 JEREMY WINTER

Hometown/HS: Cliffside Park, NJ/St. Joseph’s of Montvale Ht.: 6-2 Wt.: 225 Bats: Right Throws: Right Major: Business

• Winter led the team in RBI (28) last spring and will again earn at-bats as a designated hitter. • Finished 3-for-4 with a career-high three runs and four RBI in a triumph at New Jersey City on April 12, 2004. • Hit his first home run at William Paterson and batted 3-for-5 with two runs and four RBI in a victory over Queens on March 29, 2004. • Started his career at St. John’s University in 2002.

BY THE NUMBERS YEAR G/GS AVG AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI OB% SB-CS SLUG% 2004 36/33 .311 151 20 47 90228.344 0/0 .411

Junior Pitcher 9 BILL ZIEGENBALG

Hometown/HS: West Milford, NJ/West Milford Ht.: 6-2 Wt.: 195 Bats: Right Throws: Right Major: Sociology

• Ziegenbalg will again provide a capable arm out of the bullpen. • Made his first two career starts in 2004, both in the same week, against Ramapo (April 19) and Felician (April 23). • Tossed two scoreless innings to close out a home win over Ramapo on April 16, 2004.

BY THE NUMBERS YEAR ERA W-L APP GS CG SHO/CBO SV IP H R ER BB SO OPP. BA 2004 5.23 0-1 5 2 0 0/1 0 10.1 9 9698 .225 2003 3.00 2-0 6 0 0 0/0 0 12.0 17 9496 .354 TOTAL 4.03 2-1 11 2 0 0/0 0 22.1 26 18 10 18 14 .289

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Sophomore Outfielder 17 BRIAN GELALIA

Hometown/HS: Northvale, NJ/Northern Valley-Old Tappan Ht.: 5-11 Wt.: 185 Bats: Left Throws: Right Major: Exercise & Movement Science

• Gelalia possesses a strong arm and a potentially potent bat, which makes him a solid candidate to claim a starting role. • Went 3-for-4 with a double, a run scored and an RBI in a loss to Rowan in the New Jersey Athletic Conference championship game on May 9, 2004, at Waterfront Park in Trenton. • Delivered what proved to be the game-winning RBI in his first college start, a victory over Rochester on March 12, 2004, in Clearwater, FL.

BY THE NUMBERS YEAR G/GS AVG AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI OB% SB/A SLUG% 2004 31/9 .292 48 5 14 2007.393 0/0 .333

Sophomore Pitcher 22 MIKE SANTANA

Hometown/HS: Paramus, NJ/Paramus Ht.: 5-10 Wt.: 180 Bats: Right Throws: Right Major: Undeclared

• Santana will again add depth to the starting rotation. • Spun seven innings of four-hit shutout ball to propel the Pioneers to a victory over Division II Queens on March 30, 2004. • In his first college game, he scattered six hits and two runs over two innings to earn the victory over Rhode Island College on March 13, 2004, in Clearwater, FL.

BY THE NUMBERS YEAR ERA W-L APP GS CG SHO/CBO SV IP H RER BB SO OPP. BA 2004 5.97 4-2 10 7 0 0/3 0 34.2 44 26 23 11 20 .308

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Sophomore Pitcher 24 JOE GRAWEHR

Hometown/HS: Parsippany, NJ/Parsippany Hills Ht.: 6-0 Wt.: 190 Bats: Right Throws: Right Major: Sociology

• Grawehr will be depended upon as a middle reliever, although his defense at the hot corner makes him a candidate to be a late-inning replacement there. • Finished 2-for-4 with a double and four RBI as the Pioneers ended the regular-season with a victory over New Jersey City on May 4, 2004. • Struck out a career-high five batters in 2.0 innings and earned his first victory against Wheaton on March 17, 2004, in Clearwater, FL.

BY THE NUMBERS (PITCHING) YEAR ERA W-L APP GS CG SHO/CBO SV IP H RER BB SO OPP. BA 2004 8.71 1-0 8 0 0 0/0 0 10.1 23 14 10 4 7 .434

BY THE NUMBERS (HITTING) YEAR G/GS AVG AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI OB% SB/A SLUG% 2004 11/7 .167 30 4 5 1006.167 0/0 .200

Sophomore Pitcher 31 MIKE IRWIN

Hometown/HS: North Haledon, NJ/Manchester Regional Ht.: 6-4 Wt.: 190 Bats: Right Throws: Right Major: Undeclared

• Irwin’s growth in confidence will make him an important part of the Pioneers’ bullpen this year. • Made his first start on April 22, 2004, at Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute. • Notched his first save by tossing a scoreless inning to secure a victory over Westfield State on March 18, 2004, in Clearwater, FL.

BY THE NUMBERS YEAR ERA W-L APP GS CG SHO/CBO SV IP H RER BB SO OPP. BA 2004 7.20 0-1 7 1 0 0/2 1 10.0 11 9 8 5 8 .262

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Junior P/1B/OF 10 DOUG RADER

Hometown/HS: Milltown, NJ/Spotswood Ht.: 6-0 Wt.: 200 Bats: Left Throws: Left Major: Exercise & Movement Science

Junior Pitcher 22 CASEY HOALCRAFT

Hometown/HS: Long Branch, NJ/Shore Regional Ht.: 6-1 Wt.: 210 Bats: Right Throws: Right Major: Exercise & Movement Science

Junior Catcher 32 FRANK MUZIKAR

Hometown/HS: Brick, NJ/Brick Memorial Ht.: 6-0 Wt.: 195 Bats: Right Throws: Right Major: Sociology

Junior First Baseman 44 MIKE ROMAN

Hometown/HS: Trenton, NJ/Northern Burlington Ht.: 6-2 Wt.: 210 Bats: Right Throws: Right Major: Sociology

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Sophomore Infielder 26 RYAN LENIHAN

Hometown/HS: Old Tappan, NJ/Northern Valley-Old Tappan Ht.: 6-0 Wt.: 185 Bats: Right Throws: Right Major: Exercise & Movement Science

Freshman Catcher 3 SEAN RYAN

Hometown/HS: Rutherford, NJ/Rutherford Ht.: 6-0 Wt.: 195 Bats: Right Throws: Right Major: History

Freshman OF/P 5 JASON CAMERON

Hometown/HS: Cliffside Park, NJ/Cliffside Park Ht.: 6-4 Wt.: 195 Bats: Right Throws: Right Major: Undeclared

Freshman Infielder 8 DAN LIMONE

Hometown/HS: Teaneck, NJ/Teaneck Ht.: 5-9 Wt.: 170 Bats: Right Throws: Right Major: Business

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Freshman 11 ANTHONY CACCIOLA

Hometown/HS: Washington Township, NJ/Bergen Catholic Ht.: 6-0 Wt.: 210 Bats: Right Throws: Right Major: Business

Freshman Infielder 19 MIKE FRANK

Hometown/HS: Belleville, NJ/Belleville Ht.: 5-9 Wt.: 175 Bats: Right Throws: Right Major: Exercise & Movement Science

Freshman Outfielder 27 ANDRES LUNA

Hometown/HS: West New York, NJ/Memorial Ht.: 5-11 Wt.: 175 Bats: Right Throws: Right Major: Exercise & Movement Science

Freshman Catcher 34 DON HAYS

Hometown/HS: Paramus, NJ/Paramus Ht.: 5-9 Wt.: 175 Bats: Right Throws: Right Major: Undeclared

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Freshman Pitcher 35 J.T. LEVONICK

Hometown/HS: Lake Hopatcong, NJ/Pope John XXIII Ht.: 6-0 Wt.: 175 Bats: Right Throws: Right Major: Exercise & Movement Science

BY CLASS

SENIORS (8)

Tim Banos, Dan Corrado, Dwayne Dowell, Anthony Mazzo, Jake Pravkewitz, Adam Rehl, Dan Sweeney, Jeremy Winter

JUNIORS (7)

Casey Hoalcraft, Frank Muzikar, Anthony Pastore, Doug Rader, Mike Roman, Pete Zaccheria, Bill Ziegenbalg

SOPHOMORES (8)

Tim Cowan, Joe Grawehr, Brian Gelalia, Mike Irwin, Ryan Lenihan, Rick Pignatello, Mike Rivera, Mike Santana

FRESHMEN (8)

Anthony Cacciola, Jason Cameron, Mike Frank, Don Hays, J.T. Levonick, Dan Limone, Andres Luna, Sean Ryan

32 William Paterson University 20042004 RESULRESULTSTS

DATE OPPONENT RESULT RECORD PITCHER (NJAC) (RECORD) 3/11 Salve Regina# W 7-6 1-0 Pravkewitz (1-0) 3/12 Rochester# W 10-4 2-0 Sweeney (1-0) 3/13 Rhode Island# W 3-2 3-0 Santana (1-0) 3/14 Augustana (IL)# W 10-4 4-0 Pastore (1-0) 3/14 Allegheny (PA)# L 10-4 4-1 Corrado (0-1) 3/17 Wheaton# W 6-5 5-1 Grawehr (1-0) 3/18 Westfield State# W 6-4 (7) 6-1 Sweeney (2-0) Westfield State# W 13-3 (7) 7-1 Schlitzer (1-0) 3/19 Mount St. Joseph (OH)# L 4-1 (7) 7-2 Pastore (1-1) Trinity (CT)# L 16-0 (5) 7-3 Santana (1-1) 3/20 North Central (IL)# L 3-2 7-4 Corrado (0-2) 3/26 KEYSTONE W 7-0 8-4 Sweeney (3-0) 3/28 Franklin & Marshall W 14-3 9-4 Pravkewitz (2-0) 3/29 Queens W 16-0 10-4 Santana (2-1) 3/30 WILMINGTON (DE) W 8-3 11-4 Mangine (1-0) 4/9 MONTCLAIR STATE* L 8-1 11-5 (0-1) Pravkewitz (2-1) 4/10 ROWAN* W 6-5 12-5 (1-1) Sweeney (4-0) W 13-12 13-5 (2-1) Mangine (2-0) 4/12 New Jersey City* W 11-6 14-5 (3-1) Pastore (2-1) 4/16 RAMAPO* W 16-2 15-5 (4-1) Corrado (1-2) 4/17 Rutgers-Camden* W 7-4 16-5 (5-1) Pravkewitz (3-1) L 10-5 16-6 (5-2) Sweeney (4-1) 4/18 RUTGERS-NEWARK* W 5-2 17-6 (6-2) Cowan (1-0) W 12-6 18-6 (7-2) Santana (3-1) 4/19 Ramapo* W 7-4 19-6 (8-2) Schlitzer (2-0) 4/21 RPI L 13-5 19-7 Irwin (0-1) 4/22 KEAN* W 3-1 20-7 (9-2) Pravkewitz (4-1) 4/23 FELICIAN L 8-4 20-8 Ziegenbalg (0-1) 4/24 Richard Stockton* W 9-2 21-8 (10-2) Corrado (2-2) L 8-6 21-9 (10-3) Santana (3-2) 4/27 Kean* W 9-5 (15) 22-9 (11-3) Pravkewitz (5-1) 4/29 Montclair State* L 2-1 22-10 (11-4) Corrado (2-3) 4/30 SUNY OLD WESTBURY W 8-0 23-10 Santana (4-2) 5/1 THE COLLEGE OF NJ* L 6-3 23-11 (11-5) Cowan (1-1) L 4-3 (13) 23-12 (11-6) Mangine (2-1) 5/4 NEW JERSEY CITY* W 7-4 24-12 (12-6) Pastore (3-1) 5/7 Montclair State@ W 3-2 (10) 25-12 Cowan (2-1) 5/8 Rowan% L 8-5 (11) 25-13 Mangine (2-2) Montclair State% W 4-2 26-13 Sweeney (5-1) 5/9 Rowan@ L 5-3 26-14 Pastore (3-2)

All Home Games in CAPS and Played at Wightman Baseball Park * New Jersey Athletic Conference Games # Clearwater (FL) Invitational @ NJAC Tournament at Waterfront Park (Trenton, NJ) % NJAC Tournament at FirstEnergy Park (Lakewood, NJ)

Baseball 33 20042004 STSTAATSTS

NAME AVG G/GS AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI Mat Sackman .500 2/0 2 1 1 0 0 0 2 Joe Hernandez .445 36/35 155 34 69 24 3 1 51 Matt Cleary .368 37/35 133 21 49 10 1 2 27 Anthony Mazzo .362 15/10 47 11 17 4 0 1 12 Mike Bucco .333 30/26 87 10 29 8 0 0 12 Steve Schlitzer .333 2/0 3 1 1 0 0 0 0 Ken Lup .315 33/31 127 18 40 13 1 1 21 Pete Zaccheria .315 32/27 89 14 28 2 0 0 4 Jeremy Winter .311 36/33 151 20 47 9 0 2 28 Rick Pignatello .297 38/36 138 36 41 8 4 1 16 Brian Gelalia .292 31/9 48 5 14 2 0 0 7 Tim Banos .285 40/40 172 37 49 8 0 0 16 Mike Rivera .257 39/39 136 28 35 2 1 0 13 Adam Rehl .211 31/22 90 17 19 2 0 0 9 Dwayne Dowell .176 18/9 34 5 6 1 0 0 7 Joe Grawehr .167 11/7 30 4 5 1 0 0 6 Doug Rader .000 1/1 1 0 0 0 0 0 1 Tim Cowan .000 1/0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0

PIONEERS .312 40/40 1444 262 450 94 10 8 231 OPPONENTS .275 40/40 1406 198 387 70 4 10 175

Matt Cleary Jeremy Winter

NAME SB/SBA BB SO HBP OBP% SLUG% Mat Sackman 0/0 0 0 0 .500 .500 Joe Hernandez 7/10 6 11 1 .463 .658 Matt Cleary 1/3 9 31 2 .368 .504 Anthony Mazzo 0/0 2 4 2 .404 .511 Mike Bucco 0/1 8 18 4 .410 .425 Steve Schlitzer 0/0 0 2 0 .333 .333 Ken Lup 7/9 12 6 2 .378 .457 Pete Zaccheria 7/10 25 19 3 .479 .337 Jeremy Winter 0/0 5 20 3 .344 .411 Rick Pignatello 24/26 17 21 8 .402 .435 Brian Gelalia 0/0 8 8 0 .393 .333 Tim Banos 8/8 14 15 3 .346 .331 Mike Rivera 11/12 13 22 3 .331 .287 Adam Rehl 4/4 8 8 2 .284 .233 Dwayne Dowell 1/1 4 12 3 .310 .206 Joe Grawehr 0/0 0 14 0 .167 .200 Doug Rader 0/0 0 0 0 .000 .000 Tim Cowan 0/0 0 1 0 .000 .000

PIONEERS 70/84 131 212 36 .379 .407 OPPONENTS 39/61 118 244 27 .341 .352 BOLD denotes team leader in category (Must have at least 65 AB) 34 William Paterson University 20042004 STSTAATSTS

NAME ERA W-L APP GS SHO/CBO SV IP Steve Schlitzer 0.52 2-0 8 0 0/0 0 17.1 Jose Sotomayor 1.80 0-0 6 0 0/1 0 10.0 Dan Corrado 2.95 2-3 9 7 0/0 0 42.2 Tim Cowan 3.04 2-1 13 1 0/0 1 26.2 Jake Pravkewitz 3.33 5-1 10 8 0/0 0 54.0 Mat Sackman 3.52 0-0 14 0 0/0 2 23.0 Anthony Pastore 3.96 3-2 9 6 0/0 0 38.2 Anthony Mangine 4.05 2-2 17 0 0/0 6 26.2 Dan Sweeney 4.26 5-1 8 8 0/1 0 50.2 Bill Ziegenbalg 5.23 0-1 5 2 0/1 0 10.1 Mike Santana 5.97 4-2 10 7 0/3 0 34.2 Mike Irwin 7.20 0-1 7 1 0/2 1 10.0 Joe Grawehr 8.71 1-0 8 0 0/0 0 10.1

PIONEERS 3.93 26-14 40 40 3/3 10 355.0 OPPONENTS 5.08 14-26 40 40 1/0 4 347.1

Mat Sackman

Dan Corrado

NAME H R ER BB SO OPP. BA Steve Schlitzer 12 3 14 15 .190 Jose Sotomayor 5 3 2 8 5 .143 Dan Corrado 54 19 14 8 19 .314 Tim Cowan 25 9 9 5 24 .253 Jake Pravkewitz 55 24 20 15 45 .264 Mat Sackman 25 9 9 5 15 .287 Anthony Pastore 41 23 17 18 20 .270 Anthony Mangine 32 19 12 11 21 .286 Dan Sweeney 51 30 24 12 37 .255 Bill Ziegenbalg 9 9 6 9 8 .225 Mike Santana 44 26 23 11 20 .308 Mike Irwin 11 9 8 5 8 .262 Joe Grawehr 23 14 10 4 7 .434

PIONEERS 387 198 155 118 244 .275 OPPONENTS 450 262 196 131 212 .312 BOLD denotes team leader in category (Must have at least 15 IP)

Baseball 35 20042004 AAWWARDS/ARDS/ NJACNJAC STSTANDINGSANDINGS

2004 NJAC STANDINGS

NJAC OVERALL Team W L W L T Rowan! 14 4 41 8 0 Montclair State# 12 6 25 16 0 WILLIAM PATERSON 12 6 26 14 0 Ramapo% 11 7 22160 Kean 11 7 24 13 0 The College of NJ 10 8 22 12 0 Rutgers-Newark 7 11 17 21 0 Rutgers-Camden 6 12 16 23 1 Richard Stockton 5 13 16 19 1 New Jersey City 2 16 13 21 0

! Conference Champion # Finished second courtesy of tiebreaker % Finished fourth courtesy of tiebreaker

American Baseball Coaches Association Second-Team All-American Joe Hernandez Third Base

American Baseball Coaches Association Mid-Atlantic Region First Team New Jersey Athletic Conference First Team New Jersey Collegiate Baseball Association Division II/III First Team Joe Hernandez Third Base

New Jersey Athletic Conference Player of the Year Joe Hernandez Third Base

New Jersey Athletic Conference Second Team Matt Cleary First Base Ken Lup Catcher

New Jersey Athletic Conference Honorable Mention Rick Pignatello Outfielder Jake Pravkewitz Pitcher

New Jersey Collegiate Baseball Association Division II/III Second Team Anthony Mangine Pitcher

New Jersey Collegiate Baseball Association Division II/III Third Team Ken Lup Catcher Jake Pravkewitz Pitcher

36 William Paterson University OUROUR NANATIONALTIONAL CHAMPIONSHIPSCHAMPIONSHIPS

In 1992 and 1996, the situatons were white- knuckle times: bottom of the ninth, their team trailing, a swing of the bat capable of providing championship heroics.

On both occasions, William Paterson produced home run The 1996 team poses after capturing the swings that turned Division III national championship potential defeat into delerium as the Pioneers formed a jubilant pile after their two national championship victories.

Perhaps it was in the stars. Or perhaps it was simply a penchant for the dramatic. Nonetheless, there were several heroes involved when William Paterson produced its only two national championships in 1992 and 1996.

In 1992, the Pioneers returned to the NCAA Division III College World Series after falling short in its three previous attempts, including a near-miss in 1991 that set the stage for this championship run. Ralph Perdomo made sure he and his teammates would not head home empty again, crushing a three-run home run to thwart California Lutheran, 3-1, in Battle Creek, MI.

It capped a memorable season for the program and for Perdomo, the World Series MVP who batted .359 with 47 RBI and 52 runs scored en route to earning All-American honors. Other standouts on that team were outfielder Keith Eaddy (18 2B, 61 RBI) and shortstop Troy McAllister (.349, 24 RBI), who were drafted by the and Kansas City Royals, as well as outfielder John DiGirolamo (.399, 46 runs, 11 2B, 5 3B, 2 HR, 30 RBI, 25 SB). Meanwhile, Scott Farber (8-0, 2.67 ERA) and Bob Graham (7-0, 2.40) anchored the starting rotation.

In 1996, it was deja vu all over again: the Pioneers were playing California Lutheran again and won the same exact way. This time, it was Mark DeMenna who drilled a three-run round-tripper in the ninth that put an exclamation point on a 39-5-1 season as the Pioneers earned their second national championship with a 6-5 victory.

All-American shortstop Brian Lindner (.440,19 2B, 8 HR, 79 RBI) formed a dynamic middle infield combination with second baseman Dan Lauterhahn (.378, 38 runs), helping the Pioneers turn a Division III leading 55 double plays. Catcher Dan Egbert (.366, 36 runs, 31 RBI) did a superb job handling a pitching staff that featured Brian Appelman (school-record 11-0, 3.61 ERA), Bob Slomkowski (9-0, 2.86 ERA) and Eduardo Gomez (8-1), the winning pitcher in the championship game.

Baseball 37 PIONEERPIONEER TROPHYTROPHY CASECASE

In the past 30 years, the William Paterson University baseball program has captured 20 championships. Here is a list of them.

NATIONAL CHAMPIONSHIPS

1992, 1996

NCAA DIVISION III MID-ATLANTIC REGIONAL CHAMPIONSHIPS

1982, 1988, 1992, 1995, 1996, 1999

NCAA DIVISION III SOUTH ATLANTIC REGIONAL CHAMPIONSHIP

1985

NEW JERSEY ATHLETIC CONFERENCE CHAMPIONSHIPS

1982, 1983, 1986, 1987, 1988, 1989, 1991, 1992, 1993, 1996, 1997

NCAA DIVISION III COLLEGE WORLD SERIES APPEARANCES

1982, 1985, 1988, 1992, 1995, 1996, 1999

NCAA DIVISION III PLAYOFF APPEARANCES

1977, 1981, 1982, 1983, 1984, 1985, 1986, 1987, 1988, 1989, 1991, 1992, 1993, 1995, 1996, 1997, 1998, 1999

38 William Paterson University PLAPLAYERSYERS OFOF THETHE YEARYEAR

In addition to all of the championships collected over the past 30 years, the William Paterson University baseball program has produced 26 players who have earned annual awards.

NJAC PLAYERS OF THE YEAR

Dan Pasqua 1982 Rick Capozzi 1988 Dan Bartolomeo 1993 Brian Lindner 1996 Bryan Graham 2003 Joe Hernandez 2004

NJAC PITCHERS OF THE YEAR Jim Daly Joe Lynch 1983 Ed Hanewald 1990 Scott Farber 1993 Bob Slomkowski 1996 Brian Appelman 1997

NJAC ROOKIES OF THE YEAR

Ralph Perdomo 1989 Scott Farber Shawn Driver 1990 Bryan Graham 2000

NJCBA DIVISION II/III PLAYERS OF THE YEAR

Dan Pasqua 1982 Mike Milmoe 1987 Rick Capozzi 1988 Brian Detwiler 1993 Brian Lindner 1996 Kevin Montelbano 1997 Bryan Graham Bryan Graham 2003

NJCBA DIVISION II/III PITCHERS OF THE YEAR

Joe Lynch 1983 Jim Daly 1988 Kevin Thompson 1991 Scott Farber 1992 Brian Appelman 1996

Brian Lindner

Baseball 39 PIONEERPIONEER ALL-AMERICANSALL-AMERICANS

In 2004, Joe Hernandez became the latest of the William Paterson baseball program’s 28 American Baseball Coaches Association All-Americans. Below is a list of the honorees. (* notes Academic All-Americans)

Dan Bartolomeo Keith Eaddy Jack Lipari NAME (YEARS PLAYED) POSITION(S) YEAR Joe Brock (1978-80) DH/First Base 1979-80 John Ross (1979-80) Third Base 1979-80 Alan Anderson (1978-81)* Outfield 1981 Dan Pasqua (1980-82) Outfield 1981-82 Bruce Dostal (1984-87) Outfield 1986-87 Mike Milmoe (1986-87) Outfield 1987 Glen Merendino (1986-89) Shortstop/Third Base 1987, 1989 Tony Listro (1984-87)* Outfield 1987 Claude Petruccelli (1986-88) Third Base 1988 Rick Capozzi (1985, 1988-89) Second Base 1988 Garett Teel (1987-89) Catcher 1988 Keith Eaddy (1990-92) DH/Outfield 1991-92 John DiGirolamo (1989-92) Outfield 1992 Ralph Perdomo (1989-92) First Base 1992 Dan Bartolomeo (1990-93)* Second Base 1993 Brian Detwiler (1990-93) Catcher 1993 Scott Farber (1990-93) Pitcher 1993 Jeff Gensheimer (1994) Designated Hitter 1994 Butch Bellenger (1994-95) Third Base 1995 Ed Mitchell (1992-95) Outfield 1995 Brian Appelman (1996-97) Pitcher 1996 Brian Kelly (1993-96) Outfield 1996 Brian Lindner (1995-96) Shortstop 1996 Dan Lauterhahn (1995-97) Second Base 1997 Kevin Montelbano (1997) Utility 1997 R.C. Renshaw (1998-99) Catcher 1999 Jack Lipari (1998-2001) Outfield 2001 Joe Hernandez (2004) Third Base 2004

Glen Merendino Ralph Perdomo Claude Petruccelli

40 William Paterson University PIONEERSPIONEERS ININ THETHE PROSPROS

The William Paterson baseball program has always attracted attention, especially from pro scouts. In the previous 30 years, 29 Pioneers have either been drafted or signed by a Major League Baseball team, or inked a contract with an independent league team.

NAME (YEARS PLAYED) TEAM YEAR Joe Brock (1979-80) California Angels 1980 John Ross (1979-80) San Francisco Giants 1980 Mark Cardaci (1979-82) 1982 Dan Pasqua (1980-82) New York Yankees 1982 Chuck Stewart (1980-82) Chicago Cubs 1982 Mark Cieslak (1980-83) Baltimore Orioles 1983 Bob Benkert (1984-85) Pittsburgh Pirates 1985 Joe Lynch (1982-85) 1985 Rick Brown (1985-86) 1986 Bruce Dostal (1984-87) 1987 Garett Teel (1987-89) Los Angeles Dodgers 1989 Eric Ciocca (1989-91) San Diego Padres 1991 John DiGirolamo (1989-92) Independent 1992 Dan Bartolomeo (1990-93) Independent 1993 Brian Detwiler (1990-93) Montreal Expos 1993 Mike Lauterhahn (1993-94) Chicago Cubs 1994 Butch Bellenger (1994-95) Independent 1995 Ed Mitchell (1992-95) Independent 1995 Manny Perez (1992-95) Independent 1995 Matt Ramagli (1994-95) Independent 1995 Matt Vanderbush (1995) Minnesota Twins 1995 Brian Lindner (1995-96) Seattle Mariners 1996 Dan Lauterhahn (1995-97) Detroit Tigers 1997 Bob Slomkowski (1994-98) 1998 Shaun Stokes (1998-2000) St. Louis Cardinals 2000 Jack Lipari (1998-2001) Independent 2001 Steve Crampton (2001) Independent 2003 Bryan Graham (2000-03) Kansas City Royals 2003 Bryan Weingart (2001-03) Independent 2004

Mark Cieslak Dan Pasqua Garret Teel

Baseball 41 ALL-TIMEALL-TIME RECORDSRECORDS

CAREER HITTING BATTING AVERAGE Joe Hernandez (2004) .445 AT-BATS Paul Bumbaco (1993-96) 620 RUNS SCORED Glen Merendino (1986-89) 203 HITS Paul Bumbaco (1993-96) 226 RUNS BATTED IN Paul Bumbaco (1993-96) 182 HOME RUNS Mark Geimke (1981-84) 42 DOUBLES Bryan Graham (2000-03) 52 TRIPLES Ralph Perdomo (1989-92) 18 STOLEN BASES Bruce Dostal (1984-87) 89 WALKS Ed Mitchell (1992-95) 138 HIT BY PITCHES Dan Egbert (1994-97) 24

CAREER PITCHING

APPEARANCES Joe Lynch (1982-85) 64 WINS Joe Lynch (1982-85) 27 WINNING PERCENTAGE (Min. 8 Decisions) Scott Farber (1991-93) 20-1 (.952) EARNED RUN AVERAGE (Min. 55 IP) Scott Farber (1991-93) 2.13 INNINGS PITCHED Joe Lynch (1982-85) 334.2 COMPLETE GAMES Joe Lynch (1982-85) 20 STRIKEOUTS Joe Lynch (1982-85) 264 SAVES Bob Padla (1987-89) 16

42 William Paterson University ALL-TIMEALL-TIME RECORDSRECORDS

SEASON HITTING HITTING STREAK Craig Cutler (1998) 24 Games BATTING AVERAGE John Ross (1979) .472 AT-BATS Butch Bellenger (1995), Manny Perez (1999) 199 RUNS SCORED Dan Pasqua (1982) 72 HITS Brian Lindner (1996) 84 RUNS BATTED IN Brian Lindner (1996) 79 HOME RUNS Dan Pasqua (1982) 20 DOUBLES Joe Hernandez (2004) 24 TRIPLES Butch Bellenger (1995), Matt Rozema (2001) 9 STOLEN BASES Dan Pasqua (1982), Dan Sherlock (2002) 31 WALKS Chris Goldschrafe (1985), Glen Merendino (1986) 49 HIT BY PITCHES Mike Lauterhahn (1993), Dan Egbert (1995) 12

SEASON PITCHING

APPEARANCES Joe Lynch (1985) 21 WINS Brian Appelman (1996) 11 EARNED RUN AVERAGE (Min. 45 IP) Shaun Stokes (1999) 1.15 INNINGS PITCHED Joe Lynch (1985) 94.3 COMPLETE GAMES Bob Lauterhahn (1971), Brian Appelman (1996) 8 STRIKEOUTS Shaun Stokes (2000) 99 SAVES Bob Padla (1988), Mike Robertson (1997) 8

Baseball 43 LOUISLOUIS M.M. GRECOGRECO MEMORIALMEMORIAL AAWWARDARD

At the end of each season, William Paterson coach Jeff Albies honors the “Most Dedicated Player” with the Louis M. Greco Memorial Award, named for the former Pioneer corner infielder in 1987 and 1988. Last spring, outfielder Mike Bucco became the 17th player to earn the prestigious honor.

Mike Bucco

2004 Mike Bucco 2003 Jake Pravkewitz 2002 Mat Sackman 2001 Jason Tiseo 2000 Robin Roberts 1999 R.C. Renshaw 1998 Nick Franklin 1997 Dan Egbert 1996 Mike Scher 1995 Tom Kwiatkowski 1994 Ed Mitchell 1993 Bob Graham 1992 Dan Bartolomeo 1991 Brian Detwiler 1990 Ed Hanewald 1989 John Wilson 1988 Rick Capozzi

Every year, the William Paterson University Alumni Association offers a scholarship in the name of Lou Greco. Preference is given to a full-time sophomore or higher that demonstrates a high degree of success in intercolle- giate athletics and scholarship.

Contributions to the Louis M. Greco Memorial Fund may be made by sending a check to:

William Paterson University Baseball Office 300 Pompton Road Wayne, NJ 07470

44 William Paterson University The William Paterson University Alumni Association Athletic Hall of Fame honored its first father-son combination on Nov. 15, 2004, when it inducted longtime baseball assistant coach Bob Lauterhahn and his son Dan, a standout second baseman in the mid-1990s. Twenty-seven current and former players and coaches have been enshrined in the Athletic Hall of Fame. BASEBALL HALL OF FAMERS

Richard Adubato (‘60/M.A. ‘70) Jeff Albies (coach) Alan Anderson (‘81) Frank Barker (‘89) Dan Bartolomeo (‘93) Bob Benkert (‘87) Steve Bertolero (‘77) Joe Brock (‘80) Rick Capozzi (‘91) Jim Daly (‘90) Brian Detwiler (‘93) John DiGirolamo (‘92) Mark Evangelista (‘65/M.A. ‘73) Mark Geimke (‘85) Abe Jaffee (‘35/M.A. ‘53) Dan Jankelunas (‘43) Jack Keyser (‘59/M.A. ‘66) Art Kinnaugh (‘70) Bob Lauterhahn (coach) Dan Lauterhahn (‘02) Anthony Listro (‘87) Joe Lynch (‘91) Glen Merendino (‘92) Ed Mitchell (‘96) Dan Pasqua Claude Petruccelli (‘92) Kenneth Wolf (coach)

The most recent inductees into the William Paterson University Alumni Association Athletic Hall of Fame, Bob (left) and Dan (second from left) Lauterhahn, pose with Bob’s son and Dan’s brother Mike and William Paterson coach Jeff Albies at the induction ceremony on Nov. 15, 2004. 2005 BASEBALL SCHEDULE

Day Date Opponent Time MARCH Sun. 6 WORCESTER STATE (MA) 1 p.m. Fri. 11 Coe (IA)# 3 p.m. Sat. 12 Wheaton (MA)# 3 p.m. Sun. 13 Keene State (NH)# noon Tue. 15 Springfield# 10:30 a.m. Wed. 16 Ripon (WI)# 11:30 a.m. Thu. 17 Johns Hopkins# (DH) 9:30 a.m. Fri. 18 Westfield State (MA)# noon Sat. 19 Suffolk (MA)# 9 a.m. Fri. 25 RENSSELAER POLYTECHNIC INSTITUTE 1 p.m. Sat. 26 SUNY CORTLAND (DH) 11:30 a.m. Mon. 28 FDU Florham 3 p.m. Wed. 30 UNION (NY) 3 p.m. Thu. 31 KEAN* 3 p.m.

APRIL Fri. 1 RAMAPO* 3 p.m. Sun. 3 KEYSTONE 2 p.m. Tue. 5 Wilmington (DE) 3 p.m. Wed. 6 Farmingdale State 3 p.m. Fri. 8 Kean* 3:30 p.m. Sat. 9 Rowan* (DH) noon Tue. 12 Centenary% 3:30 p.m. Thu. 14 RUTGERS-NEWARK* 3:30 p.m. Sat. 16 THE COLLEGE OF NJ* (DH) noon Sun. 17 FRANKLIN & MARSHALL 2 p.m. Thu. 21 MONTCLAIR STATE* 3:30 p.m. Fri. 22 Rutgers-Newark* 3:30 p.m. Sat. 23 Rutgers-Camden* (DH) noon Tue. 26 SUNY OLD WESTBURY 3:30 p.m. Thu. 28 Ramapo* 3:30 p.m. Fri. 29 Montclair State* 3:30 p.m. Sat. 30 RICHARD STOCKTON* (DH) noon

MAY Wed. 4 NJAC Tournament First Round TBA (Campus Sites) Fri.-Sun. 6-8 NJAC Tournament TBA (Campbell’s Field-Camden, NJ) Thu.-Sun. 19-22 NCAA Division III Baseball Champ. TBA

Fri.-Tue. 27-31 NCAA Division III Baseball TBA Championship Finals (Fox Cities Stadium-Appleton, WI)

All Home Games in CAPS and Played at Wightman Baseball Park * New Jersey Athletic Conference Games (DH) Denotes Doubleheader # Clearwater (FL) Invitational % Skylands Park (Augusta, NJ)