STAFFINFORMATION TABLEOF Head Coach: Josh Sova Record At Medaille (Yr.): 0-0 (First year) CONTENTS Assistant Coach: Nick Walczak QUICK FACTS……………….……………. Assistant Coach: Tim Seil Assistant Coach: Jon McCune ROSTER BREAKDOWN...………..… Volunteer Assistant Coach: Paul Smaldone COACHING STAFF.……….…………….. Administrative Assistant: Greg Kruszka Administrative Assistant: Jenna Tuttolomondo PLAYER PROFILES….…….……..……... TEAM APPAREL…………………………… Athletic Trainer: Brenda Dean Sports Information Director: Michael Carbery RECORDS……………………………………. Athletic Director: Peter Lonergan
TEAMINFORMATION 2013 Captains: Brad Smith and Mike Volpe 2013 Academic Captain: T.J. Serba
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12 Ryan Markiewicz SO 6’2” 230 C West Seneca, NY/West Seneca 18 Erik Balcerzak SO 5’8” 180 C Elma, NY/Iroquois 30 Pat Leipold SR 6’3” 255 C/1B Painted Post, NY/Corning-Painted Post W. FIRST BASE 11 T.J. Serba SO 5’10” 185 1B/OF Tonawanda, NY/Sweet Home 29 Cory Bukowski JR 5’11” 270 1B/P Depew, NY/Depew SECOND BASE 7 Travis Chavanne FR 5’9” 175 2B/OF West Seneca, NY/West Seneca East 8 Chris Montanez SO 5’8” 142 2B/INF Buffalo, NY/Hutchinson Central Tech SHORTSTOP 5 Jake Tyno SO 5’9” 160 SS/2B Amherst, NY/Sweet Home THIRD BASE 6 Korey Hagen JR 6’0” 170 3B/P Grand Island, NY/Grand Island 23 Mike Volpe* SR 6’1” 195 INF Niagara Falls, NY/Niagara Catholic OUTFIELD 14 Nate Schrlau SR 6'1" 180 OF Wellsville, NY/Wellsville 17 Ray Burnett SO 5'7" 170 OF Harrisburg, PA/Harrisburg 19 Dan Agostinelli SO 5'8" 165 OF Rochester, NY/Penfield PITCHER 1 Brad Smith* SR 5’6” 140 P Buffalo, NY/McKinley 4 Jeff Benz SR 6’1” 190 P/INF Cicero/Cicero-North Syracuse 9 Zack Shiesley SO 5'8" 165 P/UT Buffalo, NY/Cleveland Hill 10 Jordan Wansart JR 6’1” 180 P Buffalo, NY/CSAT 20 Zach Machmer JR 5'11" 230 P Pine City, NY/Elmira Southside 28 Derrek Hoffman SR 5’8” 150 P Clarence, NY/Clarence 33 Nate Labenski FR 5’9” 240 P Lancaster, NY/St. Mary’s * denotes captains
Medaille College traces its roots to 1875, when it renovating the Huber Hall Library, and was founded by the Sisters of St. Joseph as an installing new parking areas and a quadrangle institute to prepare teachers. In 1937, the green space. Sisters received an absolute charter from New York State and their institution was named Medaille College's undergraduate campus is Mount St. Joseph Teachers' College, chartered to located in Buffalo, New York, on an attractive, grant baccalaureate degrees in education. tree-lined urban campus at the intersection of Route 198 (Scajaquada Expressway) and In 1968, the Sisters of St. Joseph, led by Alice Parkside Avenue. The Campus is within the Huber, SSJ, Ph.D., initiated a change in the Olmsted Crescent, a historic area of parkways charter, which would create a new, and landscape designed by Frederick Law co-educational college. New York State granted Olmsted. Adjacent to Delaware Park and the this charter and Medaille College was born. Buffalo Zoological Gar-dens, our main campus is easily accessible by car, bus or Metro Rail. In the 1970s, Medaille experienced rapid expansion. Student enrollment grew, and new facilities, like the Downey Science Building, were built to meet the demands of new degrees and program options.
In 1991, the College implemented a resident student program, attracting students from throughout New York State and Southern Ontario. Three years later, the Kevin I. Sullivan Campus Center opened, offering students a setting for athletic, dining, and recreational activities. The Sullivan Campus Center, with its Trbovich Alumni Tower, serves as home to the College’s National Collegiate Athletic Association The College is served by the Division III sports program, which has seen Humboldt-Hospital NFTA rapid transit station, tremendous success in its short history. and a circulator shuttle runs frequently between auxiliary parking at the Zoo and In fall 2001, Medaille opened its first residence campus. In addition, Medaille is close to the hall, followed two years later by a second world famous Albright-Knox Art Gallery, the residence hall, bringing the total of resident Buffalo and Erie County Historical Society students to nearly 350 students and creating an Building, the Buffalo Museum of Science, and even greater need for campus facilities for the Buffalo and Erie County Library. Also, with recreation and for learning. Medaille met that Canada as Buffalo's neighbor, Niagara Falls need by expanding the Sullivan Campus Center, and Toronto are within a 30 to 90 minute drive.
4 ○ MEDAILLE COLLEGE : DEGREE PROGRAMS
Feed your brain, then feed your soul. As a Medaille student you’ll study hard and then you’ll play hard. Head to the gym, the studio or the student center. Meet up with your friends at the dining hall or in your dorm room. Join a club or help someone out.
Have a second home. Live in one of our high-tech dorms with all the amenities you’ll need to make your space your new home. Eat a great meal with your Degree Programs friends at the dining hall. Medaille offers the following Make a difference. Volunteer your time, take part undergraduate programs (associate in charity events or give back to the community. and/or bachelor degrees as noted). An enlightening idea inspires you to change directions in your life. Ask any current student For more information about each why they chose Medaille and they will tell you about the student-centered atmosphere and the faculty’s major, please review the school strong commitment to hands-on learning and website (www.medaille.edu). accessibility. Enjoy the flexibility of earning your bachelor’s, master’s or associate degree through day, evening, weekend and summer programs. Accounting (B.S./M.S.)
A conversation over lunch evolves into a Biology (B.S.) friendship that lasts a lifetime. Students from all walks of life mix at Medaille, creating a vibrant Business Administration (B.S.) campus. Expand your horizons, meet interesting people and make a difference in the community by joining a student club. Gather for a study group in B.A. - Management Information Sys- the new Commons Cafe. Take advantage of the tems (B.S.) exciting cultural opportunities offered by the beautiful Buffalo-Niagara region, many of which are Communication (B.S.) right at your doorstep. Criminal Justice (B.S.) Teamwork on the field trains you for life as a professional. A member of the Allegheny Mountain Collegiate Conference, Medaille fields successful Education (B.S.Ed.) NCAA Division III athletic teams for men and women. Medaille’s supportive environment English (B.A.) encourages students to reach maximum potential in athletic competition, academic progress, and Liberal Studies (A.S. / B.S.) personal development.
Change your dreams into reality. Feel free to stop Mathematics (B.S.) by and visit. You just might end up finding yourself. Psychology (B.A.)
Sport Management (B.S.)
Veterinary Technology (A.S./B.S.)
Undecided
The Allegheny Mountain Collegiate Conference was initially formed by a group of six colleges and univer- AMCC Mission State- sities, under the leadership of the founding presi- dent, Dr. Richard McDowell, President of the Univer- ment sity of Pitts-burgh at Bradford. The conference incorporated as a 501(C)3 organization in 1997 and The AMCC is an alliance of NCAA Division III institutions play began in the 1997-98 academic year for men’s whose mission is to provide our students with an and women's sports. The members are comprised inter-collegiate athletics program that advances their of NCAA Division III active members or provisional educational experience in a way that is safe, equitable, members; all institutions adhere to the same prin- respectful, rewarding and balanced. ciples of athletics and sportsmanship. Champion- ships are awarded in the following sports: CORE VALUES
A. The conference upholds the principle that in each institution the President shall control all phases of the administration of intercollegiate athletics.
B. The intercollegiate athletics program must be in harmo- ny and consistent with the essential educational mission of the institution.
C. The conference shall provide equitable intercollegiate athletics opportunities for males and females and equally emphasize men and women's sports. * - Sports in which the AMCC receives an automatic bid to the NCAA tournament D. The conference shall provide equitable competitive opportunities across sports. The regular season emphasis Current Members shall be on participation opportunity and the post-season championships and season-ending tournaments shall – Buffalo, NY emphasize higher achievement during the regular season. – Steubenville, OH* – Hamburg, NY E. The AMCC intercollegiate athletics program should promote mutual confidence and cooperation among the - Pittsburgh, PA member institutions for the purpose of assuring maxi- – Buffalo, NY mum educational benefit from athletics. – Cresson, PA F. The practice and promotion of good sportsmanship and - Altoona - Altoona, PA ethical conduct by all members of the AMCC community - Behrend - Erie, PA (i.e., staff, student-athletes, coaches, and spectators) shall - Bradford - Bradford, PA be of paramount importance. - Greensburg - Greensburg, PA G. NCAA Division III philosophy and rules are applicable
in all circumstances.
6 ○ ALLEGHENY MOUNTAIN COLLEGIATE CONFERENCE
AMCC INFORMATION
Conference Quick Facts
BE LOUD, BE PROUD, BE POSITIVE Commissioner: Donna Ledwin
In the spirit of good sportsmanship, the Presidents Address: 508 Lacebark Court of the Allegheny Mountain Collegiate Conference Gibsonia, PA 15044 ask you to respect the following conference rules: Website: www.amcconf.org
First Season: 1997-1998
Affiliation: NCAA Division III players, coaches or officials.
shall be tolerated.
keeping away from the playing area and team bench areas.
JOSH SOVA HEAD COACH 26 (FIRST YEAR)
Coach Josh Sova is entering his first season as the head coach of the Medaille Baseball team. Prior to this season, Sova had spent the previous four years as an assistant for Coach Smaldone. Sova plans to make a lot of changes to the Medaille baseball program as he is focusing on changing the culture of the team.
Under the leadership of Sova the baseball team will be one of the best prepared and hardest working programs in the AMCC. In the coming years, Sova intends to build a team that will not only compete for the AMCC championship each year, but a team that will also excel in the classroom and be model citizens in the community.
In the past, Sova has worked primarily with all of the position players on the fundamentals of hitting, fielding and base running. Since Sova has joined the staff, the team had improved the first three seasons (2009-11) in wins, team batting average, team on-base percentage, and team fielding percentage. Sova has also helped develop several all-conference players since joining the staff as ten players have been selected to the All-AMCC team since his arrival.
Before joining the Medaille Staff, Sova attended St. Bonaven- ture University where he earned a Bachelor’s of Science in Physical Education and was a mainstay on the Atlantic 10 Commissioner’s Honor Roll and the St. Bonaventure Dean’s List. While at St. Bonaventure, he was a four-year letter-winner on the baseball team and helped the Bonnies win their first Atlantic
10 Conference Championship and make their first NCAA Regional Appearance (2004). He was also a member of the 2006 Atlantic 10 Conference runner’s up. He enjoyed most of his success in his last two seasons as he became a
8 ○ MEET THE COACHES regular in the line-up. Sova led the team and ranked second in the Atlantic 10 with a (.398) batting average in conference contests and finished out his senior campaign with a (.990) fielding percentage.
Before playing collegiately, Sova played three sports while enrolled at Lockport Senior High School. He was a three year varsity starter in football, wrestling and baseball. Sova was twice named to the All-New York State Team as a catcher; Two-time 1st Team All-WNY in baseball; Named 1st team All-Niagara Frontier League in both wrestling (twice) and baseball (three times). As a junior, Sova was voted Section 6 North Division Defensive Player of the Year in football. Sova also was a member of the 2002 Western Region Empire State Team which won the Gold Medal. He is also an active player/coach in the Buffa- lo AAA MUNY summer league.
Sova also worked the past two years in the Medaille College athletic department as a graduate assistant. He was in charge of student workers at athletic events across campus and overseeing the academic success of the undergraduate student athletes. Sova just received his Master's Degree in Special Education at Medaille and graduated with a 3.98 GPA.
Nick Walczak
Assistant Coach 34 Hitting Coach
Coach Walczak is entering his first year with the Mavericks and will be the Hitting Coach. Walczak will focus on teaching and implementing the proper techniques and approach to all Medaille hitters.
Prior to coming to Medaille, Walczak played two years at the University of Buffalo, establishing himself as one of the best fielding first baseman in the MAC. While at Buffalo, Walczak sported a career (.272) batting average and a career (.406) on-base percentage as he drew (53) walks and (22) HBP to go along with his (88) hits and (30) extra base hits.
Prior to UB, Walczak played two years at Alfred State, leading them to two straight WNYAC Region III playoff appearances. Walczak lead the nation in hitting in 2006 with a (.497) batting average while being named a NJCAA All-American. He also was WNYAC co-player of the year and Alfred State's Male Athlete of the year. He currently holds the Alfred State career record for average (.418), hit by pitch (32) and is second in career doubles with (38).
Walczak is a native of Tonawanda, NY and currently finishing his Sociology degree requirements at UB. During the summer Walczak is active in both the Buffalo MUNY AAA and MUNY AA league.
10 ○ MEET THE COACHES Tim Seil
Assistant Coach 21 Pitching Coach
Tim Seil is in his first season as Pitching Coach for the Mavericks. Seil’s duties will include: overseeing the throwing and stretching programs for all pitchers, developing an offseason strength and conditioning program specific to the pitchers and reviewing and improving the mechanics and mental approaches of all pitchers.
Seil comes to Medaille after completing his playing career at Canisius College in 2012. During his career at Canisius Seil filled many different roles on the pitching staff, including closer and starter. Seil led the staff in saves during the 2011 season. Over his two seasons with the Golden Griffins, Seil threw 50 innings over 26 appearances while walking only 10. The Griffs won 59 games during Seil's two seasons.
Prior to Canisius, Seil pitched at Monroe Community College, in Rochester, NY. Seil helped lead the Tribunes to two straight Division II Junior College World Series appearances in 2008 and 2009. He was captain of the 2009 squad.
The Rochester, NY native graduated from Canisius with a Bachelors Degree in Physical Education and Health. He is currently working towards his Masters Degree in Sports Administration at Canisius.
Jon McCune
Assistant Coach 35 Recruiting Coord.
Coach McCune is entering his first year with the Mavericks and will be coaching the outfielders and be in charge of leading the recruiting efforts of the baseball team. McCune is currently coming into the program after coaching four seasons with Slippery Rock University Football. His last year, he worked on the defense that finished 2nd in the nation in total defense while claiming the PSAC conference title. Prior to Slippery Rock, McCune coached baseball at Fredonia High School in 2008.
McCune played baseball for two years while at Jamestown CC where he played center field and batted lead-off. His sophomore season at JCC he led the team in hits, while leading the team in walks and runs both seasons. When he left JCC, he was 2nd on their all time list in walks.
Prior to JCC, McCune was a part of a highly successful Fredonia High School Baseball program that made it to the NYSPHSAA State Class B Championship in 2005. McCune also competed in basketball and football.
McCune graduated from Slippery Rock University with a degree in Health and Physical Education and recently obtained his Masters in Parks and Recreation.
12 ○ MEET THE COACHES Paul Smaldone
Volunteer 3 Assistant Coach
Coach Smaldone brings a wealth of experience and knowledge to the diamond as he is a member of the Western New York Baseball Hall of Fame and the Canisius High School Sports Hall of Fame.
Coach Smaldone has coached locally for over 25 years, including 18 years as a varsity assistant coach at Canisius High School where the Crusaders won 9 Georgetown Cup titles during that time. Coach Smaldone is currently serving as the Coordinator of high school baseball for the Buffalo Bisons.
Smaldone played baseball collegiately at Fordham University before finishing up his schooling at the University of Toledo College of Law. Coach Smaldone was a practicing attorney employed by the New York State Unified Court System for over 38 years. Paul and his wife Mary Ann reside in Buffalo and have four children and four grandchildren.
Greg Kruszka
Administrative 31 Assistant
Greg is from Gowanda, NY and is in his first year as an administrative assistant with Medaille. Kruszka will be in charge of field maintenance, statistics, and other administrative duties.
Kruszka has had his own experience in coaching baseball as well. Kruszka coached the East Lake Gowanda 13-15 baseball team the past three summers, while enjoying some success as they won the championship last summer. Next summer, he will be the Assistant Coach for the Academy Starts 14U team in Blasdell, New York.
While in high school, Kruszka played two sports basketball and baseball at Gowanda High School. In the spring of 2008 Kruszka was part of the Gowanda Panthers team that made it to the New York State Class B Final Four.
Greg is a senior Sports Management Major and is the Son of Greg Sr. and Lee Kruszka.
Jenna Tuttolomondo Administrative MGR Assistant
Jenna Tuttolomondo is from Kenmore, New York. She is a sophomore at Medaille College and is in her first year as an Administrative Assistant with Medaille. Tuttolomondo will be in charge of statistics, as well as off the field administrative duties.
Before coming to Medaille, Tuttolomondo had played softball for various teams. While attending Kenmore West High School, Tuttolomondo had ran track and played a major part in the year book committee. She had also taken a two year Personal Training course at Erie 1 Boces. She now strives for excellence at Medaille College hoping to graduate early with her Bachelors in Sports Management.
Jenna Tuttolomondo is the daughter of Mary Alagna and John Tuttolomondo.
14 ○ MEET THE STAFF Brenda Dean
Athletic Trainer ATC
Brenda Dean is one of the new athletic trainers at Medaille College. As a local WNYer, Dean holds four different degrees from area colleges. First, she obtained two degrees from the University at Buffalo, one in Psychology and the other in Exercise Science.
Once she graduated from UB, Dean went on to be a Graduate Assistant at Canisius College where she acquired two more degrees. One in Athletic Training and the other in Health and Human Performance.
Dean is part of the Trainer's Association as well as NYS athletic trainer's association. She currently lives in North Tonawanda with her family.
Brad Smith Senior Buffalo, NY 1 McKinley AS A JUNIOR (2012) – Brad continued to pitch well for the Mavs leading the team in appearances with (16). He logged (29) innings, started (2) games, had (16) strike outs, and finished the year with a (4.34) earned run average. Brad enters his senior season as the all-time leader in career earned run average at Medaille with a (3.70) career ERA. Brad also is within striking distance of becoming the all-time leader at Medaille in pitching appearances.
AS A SOPHOMORE (2011) - Brad continued to be a very successful and valuable pitcher for the Medaille Mavericks pitching staff. As the team's top option out of the bullpen, Brad made (13) appearances, and logged (28.2) innings. He finished the season with an impressive (3.77) earned run average and led the team with (3) saves. In a relief appearance against Baldwin-Wallace (03/07/11), Brad came in and pitched (7.1) in- nings to finish the game, while only allowing (2) runs, which allowed the Mavs to climb back from a (7) run deficit to win the game (10-9).
AS A FRESHMAN (2010) - Brad pitched (17.2) innings while appearing in (7) games and making (1) start. In his first career start, Brad earned his first career win vs. D’Youville (04/13/2010). He also sported a team low (2.55) earned run average.
HIGH SCHOOL - Brad had a very successful playing career at McKinley playing for Coach Sorrentino. In his three years he recorded a (17-3) record, leading McKinley to back- to-back League Champion- ships. He was selected as the First Team All-High Pitcher all three years and won Player of the Year Award and Champi- onship MVP in both his sophomore and junior years.
PERSONAL - Brad is a Sports Management
major and is the son of Bonny and Tim Smith.
16 ○ MEET THE TEAM Jeff Benz Senior Cicero, NY 4 Cicero-North Syracuse AS A JUNIOR (2012) - Jeff came to Medaille and was immediately one of Medaille’s top pitchers. In his first year pitching for the blue and gold, Jeff appeared in (8) games while starting (7) of them, recording (33) innings pitched. Jeff pitched Medaille to a win against Penn State-Altoona when he pitched (5.1) innings, and only allowed (3) earned runs. He finished the season with a (7.09) earned run average, and striking out a total of (20) batters.
BEFORE MEDAILLE - While at Onondaga Com- munity College, Jeff put up some impressive num- bers his sophomore season. He went (3- 1), with a (2.70) ERA in (26) innings of work. He also struck out (18) while only allowing (23) hits.
HIGH SCHOOL - Jeff compiled a (7-1) record while playing for Coach Rockwell at CNS.
PERSONAL - Jeff is the son of Patrick and Patricia Benz and is a Business major.
Nate Schrlau Senior Wellsville, NY 14 Wellsville AS A JUNIOR (2012) –Nate appeared in (19) games and started (14) games. Although Nate was battling a back injury all season he was still able to contribute to the team with (36) at-bats, (6) hits, (1) home run, (2) walks, (2) hit by pitches, and (5) RBIs. Nate was also (4-5) in stolen base attempts.
BEFORE MEDAILLE— Nate played two seasons for Finger Lakes Community College. His sophomore season he batted (.387) with a (.429) on- base percentage.
HIGH SCHOOL - Nate played at Wellsville High School and was select- ed at a member of the All-League Team. He also was a co-captain his senior year and knocked in (31) RBIs as a senior.
PERSONAL - Nate is a criminal justice major and is the son of Bill Weller and Diane Schrlau - Weller.
18 ○ MEET THE TEAM Mike Volpe Senior Niagara Falls, NY 23 Niagara Catholic AS A JUNIOR (2012) – Mike had a very good junior season as he appeared and started in (33) games. Mike recorded (23) hits on (91) at bats, (3) doubles, (9) runs scored, (15) walks, and (15) RBIs. Mike finished the year with a (.253) batting average and a (.364) on-base percentage.
AS A SOPHOMORE (2011) - Mike appeared in (17) games, while mak- ing (5) starts. Mike was mainly used as a defensive replacement in the infield. Offensively, Mike recorded (3) hits, including a double that he hit in the opening round of the AMCC Playoffs vs. Mt. Aloysius (05/07/11). Mike also made (2) relief appearances on the mound. On the mound, he threw (2.1) innings, without allowing any runs and only (1) hit.
AS A FRESHMAN (2010) - Mike appeared in (20) games while earning (13) starts. He batted (.194) while recording (7) hits and (3) runs batted in. He also drew (8) walks.
HIGH SCHOOL -Mike attended Niagara Catho- lic and was a three year varsity starter on bas- ketball, baseball, and football teams. He was named to 2nd T e a m A l l Catholic team in basketball and baseball. Niagara Catholic Base- ball team MVP in 07 and 08. Mike was also a Nominee for Male Athlete of The Year award at Niagara Catholic. He was named to the All- Western New York Hon- orable Mention team.
PERSONAL - Mike is a Sports Management ma- jor at Medaille and is the son of Danny and Lori Volpe. Derrek Hoffman Senior Clarence, NY 28 Clarence AS A SOPHOMORE (2010) - Derrek pitched (10.1) innings in (5) ap- pearances. He finished the season with a (6.28) earned run average and (4) strikeouts.
AS A FRESHMAN (2009) - Derrek pitched (24.0) innings in (10) appearances. Derrek notched his first career win in his first career ap- pearance in relief on (03/10/2010) vs. Wilmington. He finished the sea- son with a (5.63) earned run average and (12) strikeouts.
HIGH SCHOOL - Derrek had a career (12-3) record at Clarence High School, under Coach Dave Smith. Derrek went (6-0) and was a ECIC Honorable Mention selection as a junior and winner of the team’s Dedication & Spirit Award. He was a ECIC Second team selection as a senior. He was the first Clarence player to play in three straight sectional finals, winning 2. First pitcher to pitch in state finals in Clarence histo- ry.
PERSONAL - Derek is a Sports Management major and is the son of Dave Hoff- man and Danette Maier .
20 ○ MEET THE TEAM Pat Leipold Senior Painted Post, NY 30 Corning Painted Post West
AS A JUNIOR (2012) – Pat appeared in (9) games, while making (2) starts. He recorded (1) hit, (1) walk, in (12) at-bats.
AS A SOPHOMORE (2011) - Pat appeared in (16) games making (6) starts. He recorded (4) hits with (1) RBI, (2) runs, with a (.345) on-base percentage and a (.174) batting average.
AS A FRESHMAN (2010) - Pat appeared in (11) games making (3) starts. In his (18) at-bats he recorded (6) hits and (1) double with a (.333) batting average.
HIGH SCHOOL - Pat played at Corning-Painted Post West and was coached by Matt Birch. Hit .335 as a senior with 15 RBI’s. Pat was a recipient of the Randy Naylor Memorial Scholar- ship. He also lettered in football and bowling.
PERSONAL - Pat is majoring in Sports Man- agement with a Minor in Communications. He is the son of Eddie and Kathleen Leip- old.
Korey Hagen Junior Grand Island, NY 6 Grand Island AS A SOPHMORE (2012) - Korey continued his success as he appeared in (25) games and started (22) games. He finished the year with a (.268) batting average and (.358) on-base per- centage. He recorded (19) hits out of (71) at-bats, (1) double, (1) triple, (10) walks and (3) RBIs. Korey also had (3) appearances on the mound and started (1) game. He pitched (5.1) innings, (5) strikeouts, and did not allow any runs.
AS A FRESHMAN (2011) - Korey had a very good freshmen campaign in which he batted (.317) with (5) doubles and (11) runs batted in. He ap- peared in (33) games and made (26) starts at third base and designated hit- ter.
HIGH SCHOOL - Korey played two years of varsity baseball at Grand Island. In his two years he helped Grand Island win back-to- back NFL titles. His senior year he was a team captain and hit (.330) as well as being named to the Niagara Frontier League Second Team. His junior year Korey helped Grand Island to a Section VI Championship.
PERSONAL - Korey is a Special Education major and is the son of Kevin and Cindy Hagen. Jordan Wansart Junior Buffalo, NY 10 CSAT HIGH SCHOOL - Jordan played for Coach Joel Reed while play- ing for the Charter School for Applied Technology. Jordan was a two year captain and led his team in wins, strikeouts, shutouts and in- nings pitched his senior year as he was selected to the All Niagara Orleans team both seasons.
PERSONAL - Jordan is a sports management major and is the son of Russell and Lynn Wansart.
22 ○ MEET THE TEAM Zach Machmer Junior Pine City, NY 20 Elmira Southside AS A SOPHMORE (2012) – Zach continued his production on the mound leading the team in in- nings pitched (49), and strikeouts (44). He ap- peared in (11) games starting (8) games. Zach rec- orded (1) save, pitched (3) complete games, and finished with a (7.35) earned run average.
AS A FRESHMAN (2011) - Zach showed flashes of brilliance as a freshman. In his freshman campaign he made (13) appearances, while logging (6) starts. He was second on the team with (43.0) innings pitched and finished the season with a (3-5) record and a (6.28) earned run average. In his first collegiate start (03/06/11), Zach held the eventual Division III National Champion Marietta College to (0) earned runs through (4) innings. In a conference start vs. D'Youville (04/28/11), Zach threw a com- plete game one-hitter, striking out (6).
HIGH SCHOOL - Zach played four years of varsity baseball for Coach Fuchs at Elmira Southside. His senior year he was awarded Player of the Year on his team. He also led his team in wins, earned run average, shutouts and innings pitched. He also lettered in bowl- ing.
PERSONAL - Zach is a Criminal Justice major and is the son of Jon Machmer.
Cory Bukowski Junior Depew, NY 29 Depew BEFORE MEDAILLE— Cory played at Gannon University under Nate Cocolin for a single season. Cory then transferred to Erie Community College under Joe Bauth. In his first career at bat at ECC, Bukowski smacked a homerun. Cory had assisted the team to get JUCO DIII World Series in Tyler, Texas where they placed 4th in the country.
HIGH SCHOOL— Cory played for the Depew High School Wildcats under head coach Jim Ferguson. Since he was a sophomore, Cory played varsity baseball. As a senior, he hit (.527), led the team in RBIs, home runs, and doubles. Cory holds the single season school batting average record at (.527). Cory was named to the ECIC 1st Team.
PERSONAL—Cory is a Sports Management major and is the son of Richard Bukowski and late Julie Bukowski. Jake Tyno Sophomore Amherst, NY 5 Sweet Home AS A FRESHMAN (2012) – Jake appeared in (30) games and started (29) games. He had (15) hits on (76) at bats, (1) double, (8) runs scored, (6) RBIs, and finished the year with a (.197) batting average and (.238) on-base percentage.
HIGH SCHOOL - Jake played at Sweet Home High School for Coach Zgoda. His senior year he was a team captain (alongside fellow sophomore TJ Serba) and was selected to the ECIC II Second Team. That year he batted (.310) with (2) doubles, (1) home run, (6) stolen bases and a (.453) on-base per- centage.
PERSONAL - Jake is an accounting major and is the son of Paul and Karen Tyno.
Chris Montanez Sophomore 8 Buffalo, NY Hutch
AS A FRESHMAN (2012) – Chris appeared in (14) games and started (3) games. He recorded (3) hits on (16) at-bats and (1) RBI. He had a (.188) batting average and a (.235) on-base percentage.
HIGH SCHOOL - Chris played for Coach Jost and the Hutch Tech Engineers. While playing at Hutch Tech, Chris helped his team to (3) Cornell Cup Titles. As a senior, Chris was named a team captain and helped his team to an undefeated regular season (14-0). He also was named to the All-High Sec- ond Team as an infielder.
PERSONAL - Chris is a sports management major and is the son of Samuel and Jackie Montanez.
24 ○ MEET THE TEAM Zack Shiesley Sophomore Buffalo, NY 9 Cleveland Hill AS A FRESHMAN (2012) – Zack had a very im- pressive freshman campaign appearing and start- ing in (12) games. He had (38) at bats, (16) hits, (1) double and triple, (8) runs scored, and (8) RBIs. He finished the year with a (.421) batting average and (.425) on-base percentage. Zack also made (8) appearances on the mound. He logged in (8.2) in- nings, (5) strikeouts, and finished the year with a (3.12) earned run average.
HIGH SCHOOL - Zack played for the Cleveland Hill Golden Eagles and Coach Pollino. His senior year, he was selected to the ECIC IV Second Team.
PERSONAL - Zack is an accounting/business major and is the son of Scott and Evelyn Shiesley.
TJ Serba Sophomore Tonawanda, NY 11 Sweet Home AS A FRESHMAN (2012) – TJ had a very good freshman year appearing in (20) games and starting in (11) games. He had a (.300) batting average and (.333) on-base percentage. He recorded (40) at-bats, (12) hits, (3) runs, (1) double, and (4) RBIs.
HIGH SCHOOL - TJ played for the Sweet Home Panthers and Coach Zgoda. His senior year, TJ was selected to the ECIC II First Team as an infielder. During that season, TJ was a team captain, with fellow Maverick Jake Tyno, and led his team in runs batted in while posting a (.341) batting average.
PERSONAL - TJ is a psychology major and is the son of Tom and Sue Serba.
Ryan Markiewicz Sophomore West Seneca, NY 12 West Seneca East
HIGH SCHOOL—Ryan played for the West Seneca East Trojans under Sam Sabastion. Ryan played well enough to be named to the 2nd Team ECIC All-Star Teams in both his junior and senior year. Ryan’s senior year his batting average was .425 and he led the team in doubles.
PERSONAL— Ryan is a Sports Management ma- jor and is the son of Bob and Linda Markiewicz.
Ray Burnett Sophomore 17 Harrisburg, PA Harrisburg AS A FRESHMAN (2012) – Ray Appeared in (14) games, starting (1) game. Out of (11) at-bats he recorded (1) hit, (1) RBI, (4) runs, with a (.091) bat- ting average.
HIGH SCHOOL - Ray played for Coach Rogers and the Har- risburg Cougars. In Ray's senior season, he recorded (16) stolen bases. Ray also played for the Harrisburg RBI team. Ray helped the Harrisburg RBI team make it all the way to the RBI World Series which was held at the Minne- sota Twins' Target Field. At the World Series, Harrisburg made it to the championship game before falling in the final. Ray also was a member of the Harrisburg football team.
PERSONAL - Ray is majoring in criminal justice and is the son of Ray Burnett Sr. and Mia Perkins.
26 ○ MEET THE TEAM Erik Balcerzak Sophomore Elma, NY 18 Iroquois AS A FRESHMAN (2012) – Erik Ap- peared in (9) games making (1) start. Erik was able to record (2) hits while only having (8) at-bats, with a (.250) batting and on-base percentage.
HIGH SCHOOL - Erik played for Coach Matteson and the Iroquois Chiefs. While playing for the Chiefs, Erik was twice chosen to the Scholar Ath- lete team and as a senior was selected to the ECIC-2nd Team.
PERSONAL - Erik is a psychology major and is the son of Scott and Carol Balcerzak.
Dan Agostinelli Sophomore Rochester, NY 19 Penfield AS A FRESHMAN (2012) - Dan Appeared in (16) games making (3) starts. In his (13) at-bats he recorded (1) hit with 2 RBIs, (3) runs, (5) walks, with a (.333) on-base percentage and a (.077) batting average.
HIGH SCHOOL - Dan played for Coach Consaul and the Penfield Patriots. While at Penfield, Dan was twice named the Charlie Hustle Award Winner and as a senior he hit (.500), with (7) runs scored and (2) runs batted in. Dan helped his team reach the Section V Semifinals.
PERSONAL - Dan is currently undecided and is the son of Chuck and Rita Agostinelli.
Travis Chavanne Sophomore West Seneca, NY 7 West Seneca East
HIGH SCHOOL - Travis played under coach Sam Sebastian at West Seneca East. In high school, Travis had led the team in runs his junior and senior year. Travis had also led his team in walks his senior year. His junior year, Travis’s batting average was .310. As a senior, Travis had batted .389 and was named to the ECIC Div. II All-Star 2nd Team.
PERSONAL - Travis is a Sports Management Major and is the son of JoAnn and Paul Chavanne.
Nate Labenski Sophomore 33 Lancaster, NY St. Mary’s HIGH SCHOOL- Nate played for Coach Mike Wagner at St. Mary’s High School. While play- ing for the Lancers, Nate had a (5- 2) record his senior year. He logged in (41) innings, recording (18) strikeouts, and had a earn run average of (2.90).
PERSONAL- Nate is a Sports Management major and is the son of Tim and Sue Labenski.
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30 ○ TEAM APPAREL TEAM APPAREL (PICTURED)
NAVY DRIFIT (NIKE) NAVY LONG SLEEVE DRIFIT (NIKE) GOLD DRIFIT (NIKE) GRAY SHORTS (NIKE) WHITE HAT (NEW ERA) BLUE HAT (NEW ERA) NAVY SWEATSHIRT (NIKE) NAVY SWEATPANTS (NIKE)
TEAM APPAREL (NOT PICTURED) BLACK TURFS (NIKE) NAVY PULLOVER FLEECE (MAJESTIC) NAVY BATTING PRACTICE JACKET (RAWLINGS) NAVY WINTER HAT (NIKE) GRAY TEAM BACKBACK (NIKE) NAVY TEAM DUFFELBAG (NIKE)
UNIFORMS WHITE-PINSTRIPED GOLD NAVY GRAY
30 ○ TEAM APPAREL BATTING AVERAGE (MIN 100 PA) SINGLE 1. 2008 BRANDON LUMADUE .483 SEASON 2. 2010 JEFF COX .480
3. 2003 ERIC SALADIN .459 RECORDS
4. 2010 NICK KANUTSU .429 SLUGGING % (MIN 65 PA) HIT BY PITCH
5. 2010 BRANDON LUMADUE .424 1. 2008 BRANDON LUMADUE .833 1. 2011 RYAN JORDAN 11
HITS 2. 2010 NICK KANUTSU .733 2. 2011 JOHN BOYACK 9
1. 2010 JEFF COX 59 3. 2010 BRANDON LUMADUE .664 3. 2003 DEREK AMALFA 8
2. 2008 BRANDON LUMADUE 58 4. 2003 ERIK SALADIN .649 4. 2005 ERIK SALADIN 7
3. 2010 BRANDON LUMADUE 53 5. 2004 JEREMY CALLAHAN .606 - 2010 JEFF KASPRZYK 7
4. 2003 ERIK SALADIN 51 ON-BASE PERCENTAGE (MIN 75 PA)
5. TWO PLAYERS TIED 47 1. 2003 ERIK SALADIN .535 DOUBLES 2. 2010 JEFF COX .533 John Boyack 1. 2010 BRANDON LUMADUE 16 3. 2010 NICK KANUTSU .512 2. 2011 NICK KANUTSU 13 4. 2010 MATT URBANSKI .508 - 2008 DEREK NERO 13 5. 2004 JEREMY CALLAHAN .504 4. 2010 JEFF COX 12 RUNS Nick Andreassi 5. TWO PLAYERS TIED 11 1. 2010 MATT URBANSKK 37
TRIPLES 2. 2010 JEFF COX 35
1. 2008 BRANDON LUMADUE 5 - 2005 ERIK SALADIN 35
- 2003 ERIK SALADIN 5 4. 2007 NICK ANDREASSI 34
3. FOUR PLAYERS TIED 4 - 2003 JEREMY CALLAHAN 34
HOME RUNS WALKS Nick Kanutsu
1. 2008 BRANDON LUMADUE 8 1. 2007 NICK ANDREASSI 27
2. 2010 NICK KANUTSU 7 - 2005 ERIK SALADIN 27
3. 2010 BRANDON LUMADUE 4 3. 2012 JORDAN MCGREGOR 22
4. SIX PLAYERS TIED 3 4. FOUR PLAYERS TIED 20 RBIS STOLEN BASES
1. 2008 BRANDON LUMADUE 51 1. 2004 ERIK SALADIN 32
2. 2010 BRANDON LUMADUE 36 2. 2005 ERIK SALADIN 23
3. 2003 DEREK RAICHEL 35 3. 2001 BRYAN MEAGHER 17
4. 2011 BRANDON LUMADUE 33 4. 2003 ERIK SALADIN 14
5. 2010 NICK KANUTSU 32 5. 2009 ERIC SKIBINSKI 11 Brandon Lumadue PUTOUTS FEILDING % (MIN 75 CHANCES) Jeff Kasprzyk 1. 2011 JEFF COX 258 1. 2010 RAY CLOGSTON .996
2. 2010 RAY CLOGSTON 238 2. 2007 TOM WASIELEWSKI .994
3. 2011 RYAN JORDAN 195 - 2010 JEFF KASPRZYK .994
4. 2003 DEREK RAICHEL 191 4. 2007 DENNIS HARTMAN .993
5. 2005 STEVE GRIECO 167 5. 2011 RYAN JORDAN .991
ASSISTS
1. 2011 ERIC SKIBINSKI 105 SINGLE 2. 2011 MATT URBANSKI 92 SEASON 3. 2010 ERIC SKIBINSKI 90
4. 2003 DEREK AMALFA 78 RECORDS
5. 2007 NICK ANDREASSI 74
Matt Dunford Pitching Records
APPEARANCES
1. 2012 BRAD SMITH 16
2. 2011 MATT DUNFORD 15
3. 2010 PAT MANCUSO 14
- 2007 RYAN AMOS 14
5. THREE PLAYERS TIED 13
STARTS
1. 2011 MATT DUNFORD 13
2. 2007 KEVIN MALUCHNIK 11
- 2006 KEVIN MALUCHNIK 11
4. 2010 BRIAN VITAL 10
5. TWO PLAYERS TIED 9
COMPLETE GAMES 1. 2006 KEVIN MALUCHNIK 7 Brad Smith 2. 2001 MICAH BAUMFELD 5
- 2005 KEVIN MALUCHNIK 5
- 2003 ALEX DOMARADZKI 5
- 2003 TUCKER LIND 5 Pat Mancuso Kyle Golombek
Ryan Amos
Brian Vital
SINGLE
SEASON NO- HITTERS RECORDS WALKS/9 IP (MIN 25.0 IP) 1. 2008 KEVIN MALUCHNIK 1 1. 2006 KEVIN MALUCHNIK 1.55 - 2011 NICK MIANO 1
2. 2005 KEVIN MALUCHNIK 1.66 SAVES
3. 2007 KEVIN MALUCHNIK 1.98 1. 2009 PAT MANCUSO 3
4. 2006 KYLE GOLOMBEK 2.18 - 2011 BRAD SMITH 3
3. EIGHTEEN PLAYERS TIED 1 HITS/9 IP (MIN 25.0 IP) STRIKEOUTS 1. 2011 MATT DUNFORD 8.58 1. 2011 MATT DUNFORD 81 2. 2008 BRIAN VITAL 9.22 2. 2003 TICKER LIND 55 3. 2003 ALEX DOMARADZKI 9.24 3. 2003 ALEX DOMARADZKI 47 4. 2011 BRAD SMITH 9.42 4. 2005 KEVIN MALUCHNIK 46 5. 2010 BRIAN VITAL 9.65 5. 2007 RYAN AMOS 45
INNINGS PITCHED ERA (MIN 25.0) 1. 2011 MATT DUNFORD 77.2 1. 2011 MATT DUNFORD 3.24 2. 2006 KEVIN MALUCHNIK 66.2 2. 2003 ALEX DOMARADZKI 3.62 3. 2007 KEVIN MALUCHNIK 58.0 3. 2003 NICK SMITH 3.68 4. 2010 BRIAN VITAL 55.0 4. 2011 BRAD SMITH 3.77 5. 2003 TUCKER LIND 54.0 5. 2006 KEVIN MALUCHNIK 3.92
STRIKEOUTS/9 IP (MIN 25.0 IP) WINS
1. 2004 NICK LUTHER 10.92 1. 2011 MATT DUNFORD 7
2. 2008 JASON BEHNKE 10.17 2. 2010 BRIAN VITAL 6 3. 2011 MAT DUNFORD 9.39 3. 2008 KEVIN MALUCHNIK 5 4. 2007 RYAN AMOS 9.20 - 2003 TUCKER LIND 5 Nick Miano - 2009 MATT DUNFORD 9.20 - 2004 NICK LUTHER 5 BATTING AVERAGE (MIN 100 PA) CAREER 1. 08-11 BRANDON LUMADUE .404 HITTING 2. 09-12 JEFF COX .392 RECORDS 3. 2003 DEREK AMALFA .391 RBIS 4. 10-11 NICK KANUTSU .386 1. 08-11 BRANDON LUMADUE 133 5. 02-05 ERIK SALADIN .383 2. 02-05 ERIK SALADIN 73 HITS 3. 09-12 JEFF COX 67 1. 08-11 BRANDON LUMADUE 183 4. 04-07 KEVIN MALUCHNIK 66 2. 02-05 ERIK SALADIN 158 5. 05-08 DEREK NERO 60 3. 09-12 JEFF COX 134 SLUGGING % (MIN 65 PA) 4. 05-08 NICK ANDREASSI 119 1. 10-11 NICK KANUTSU .627 5. 04-07 KEVIN MALUCHNIK 114 2. 08-11 BRANDON LUMADUE .625 Derek Nero DOUBLES 3. 10-11 MATT URBANSKI .525 1. 08-11 BRANDON LUMADUE 38 4. 09-12 JOFF COX .491 Matt Urbanski 2. 05-08 DEREK NERO 25 5. 2003 DEREK AMALFA .487 3. 09-12 JEFF COX 24 ON-BASE PERCENTAGE (MIN 75 PA) 4. 03-06 JEREMY CALLAHAN 23 1. 02-05 ERIK SALADIN .481 5. THREE PLAYERS TIED 22 2. 09-12 JEFF COX .461 TRIPLES 3. 10-11 MATT URBANSKI .458 1. 08-11 BRANDON LUMADUE 10 4. 10-11 NICK KANUTSU .451 2. 02-05 ERIK SALADIN 8 5. 09-12 JEFF COX .448 3. 02-05 STEVE GRIECO 7 RUNS 4. 10-11 MATT URBANSKI 6 1. 02-05 ERIK SALADIN 122 5. 04-07 KEVIN MALUCHNIK 5 2. 08-11 BRANDON LUMADUE 100 H O M E R U N S Jeff Cox 3. 03-08 JEREMY CALLAHAN 96 1. 08-11 KEVIN MALUCHNIK 14 4. 09-12 JEFF COX 79 2. 02-05 ERK SALADIN 8 5. 05-08 NICK ANDREASSI 78 3. 00-02 JOSE NAMIAS 5 WALKS 4. 08-09 STEVE KANUTSU 4 1. 03-06 JEREMY CALLAHAN 66 5. 09-12 JEFF COX 3 2. 02-05 ERIK SALADIN 61
3. 04-07 KEVIN MALUCHNIK 48
- 05-08 NICK ANDREASSI 48
- 09-12 JEFF COX 48 HIT BY PITCH ASSISTS PUTOUTS
1. 02-05 ERIK SALADIN 22 1. 08-11 ERIC SKIBINSKI 288 1. 02-05 STEVE GRIECO 499
2. 11-12 RYAN JORDAN 16 2. 05-08 TOM LYMAN 218 2. 09-12 JEFF COX 445
3. 05-08 DEREK NERO 15 3. 03-08 JEREMY CALLAHAN 210 3. 05-08 DENNIS HARTMAN 407
4. 03-06 KELLEN OWEN 14 4. 05-08 NICK ANDREASSI 189 4. KEVIN MALUCHNIK 333
- 05-08 NICK ANDREASSIE 14 5. 05-07 TOM WASIELEWSKI 128 5. 11-12 RYAN JORDAN 326 STOLEN BASES
1. 02-05 ERIK SALADIN 80 CAREER
2. 00-01 BRYAN MEAGHER 25 PITCHING
- 08-11 ERIC SKIBINSKI 25 RECORD
4. 03-06 JEREMY CALLAHAN 24 FEILDING % (MIN 75 CHANCES) 5. 08-11 BRANDON LUMADUE 20 1. 11-12 RYAN JORDAN .991 - 08-09 JOHN PROROK .991 - 02-03 DEREK RAICHEL .991
Zach Machmer - 05-08 BLAKE NUSBAUM .911
5. 05-08 DENNIS HARTMAN .988 ERA (MIN 25.0)
1. 2010-P BRAD SMITH 3.70
2. 08-11 MATT DUNFORD 4.67
3. 05-08 TOM LYMAN 4.76
4. 04-07 KEVIN MALUCHNIK 5.15
5. 03-06 ALEX DOMARADZKI 5.22
WINS
1. 04-07 KEVIN MALUCHNIK 14
2. 07-10 BRIAN VITAL 13
3. 08-11 MATT DUNFORD 12
4. 04-07 RICH SEEGER 9
- 09-12 PAT MANCUSO 9
COMPLETE GAMES STARTS APPEARANCES
1. 04-07 KEVIN MALUCHNIK 16 1. 04-07 KEVIN MALUCHNIK 32 1. 09-12 PAT MANCUSO 44
2. 01-03 MICAH BAUMFELD 10 2. 03-06 ALEX DOMARADZKI 30 2. 04-07 KEVIN MALUCHNIK 41
3. 03-06 ALEX DOMARADZKI 9 3. 08-11 MATT DUNFORD 26 - 04-07 RICH SEEGER 41
4. 07-10 BRIAN VITAL 24 4. 08 -11 MATT DUNFORD 8 - 08-11 MATT DUNFORD 41 5. 2011-P ZACH MACHMER 6 - 05-08 KYLE GOLOMBEK 24 5. 03-06 ALEX DOMARADZKI 37 STRIKEOUTS HITS/9 IP (MIN 25.0 IP) WALKS/9 IP (MIN 25.0 IP)
1. 08-11 MATT DUNFORD 152 1. 05-08 TOM LYMAN 9.53 1. 04-07 KEVIN MALUCHNIK 1.58
2. 04-07 KEVIN MALUCHNIK 140 2. 08-11 MATT DUNFORD 10.12 2. 2003 TUCKER LIND 2.67
3. 09-12 PAT MANCUSO 137 3. 03-06 ALEX DOMARADZKI 10.21 3. 05-08 KYLE GOLOMBEK 2.83
4. 03-06 ALEX DOMARADZKI 134 4. 2010-P BRAD SMITH 10.63 4. 2010-P BRAD SMITH 2.99
5. 09-12 PAT MANCUSO 106 5. 07-10 BRIAN VITAL 11.17 5. 2011-P ZACH MACHMER 3.07
INNINGS PITCHED 1. 04-07 KEVIN MALUCHNIK 190.1 2. 03-06 ALEX DOMARADZKI 165.2 Pitching Records 3. 08-11 MATT DUNFORD 163.2
4. 09-12 PAT MANCUSO 148.1
5. 04-07 RICH SEEGER 145.2
SAVES
1. 09-12 PAT MANCUSO 4
2. 2010-P BRAD SMITH 3
3. 05-08 TOM LYMAN 2
- 08-11 MATT DUNFORD 2
5. FOURTEEN PLAYERS TIED 1
STRIKEOUTS/9 IP (MIN 25.0 IP)
1. 2003 TUCKER LIND 9.17
2. 08-11 MATT DUNFORD 8.36
3. 09-12 PAT MANCUSO 8.31
4. 05-07 DON JABLONSKI 7.44 5. 2011-P ZACH MACHMER 7.32 Brad Smith NO-HITTERS
1. 02-08 KEVIN MALUCHNIK 1
- 08-11 NICK MIANO 1