Since its founding in 1855, William Paterson University has grown to become a comprehen- sive regional institution commit- ted to academic excellence and student success. Accredited by the Middle States Association of Schools and Colleges, it off ers 32 undergraduate and 19 graduate degree programs as well as pro- fessional development programs through its fi ve colleges: Arts and Communication, Christos M. Cotsakos College of Busi- ness, Education, Humanities and Social Sciences, and Science and Health. Nearly 10,600 full- and part-time students from a diversity of back- grounds are enrolled at the University. Occupying a 370-acre, wooded campus, William Paterson is located in the hills of suburban Wayne, New Jersey, within an hour of the ocean, the mountains, the Meadowlands, and City. William Paterson off ers a wide variety of student activities, as well as modern on-campus housing and educational facilities. Financial aid is available to qualifi ed students. William Paterson off ers 12 NCAA Division III intercollegiate athletic programs, many of which have competed for national championships. The Pioneer baseball team captured national crowns in 1992 and 1996, while the men’s basketball program reached the NCAA Division III Tournament title game in 2001 with national player of the year Horace Jenkins, later a member of the Detroit Pistons, leading the way. To make arrangements to visit the University or for more infor- mation about our programs, telephone the Offi ce of Admissions at 973.720.2125, log on to www.wpunj.edu or write to William Paterson University, Wayne, N.J. 07470-2103. William Paterson University ...... Inside Front Cover Quick Facts...... 2 2007 Roster ...... 3 2007 Season Outlook ...... 4-6 Pioneer Baseball Park ...... 7-9 Head Coach Jeff Albies ...... 10-12 Assistant Coaches ...... 13-15 2007 Pioneers ...... 16-28 2006 Season Review ...... 29-31 National Championships ...... 32 Pioneer Trophy Case ...... 33 Players of the Year ...... 34 All-Americans ...... 35 Pioneers in the Pros ...... 36 All-Time Records ...... 37-39 Greco Memorial Award ...... 40 Athletic Hall of Fame ...... Inside Back Cover 2007 Schedule ...... Back Cover

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Credits: The 2007 William Paterson University Baseball Guide was wri en, designed and edited by the Department of Sports Information. Photography: Steve Smith, Larry Levanti, Joe Camporeale. Editorial Assistance: Steve Billingsley, Brian Gelalia, Erin Goedebuure, Shannon Hodges, Lindsey Krenza, Erin Lauterhahn, Nicole Parente, Stephen Schlitzer.

No. Name Pos. Yr. Ht. Wt. B/T Hometown/High School 2 Christian Miranda RHP Sr. 6-0 190 R/R Bogota, N.J./Bergen Catholic 4 Luis Fernandez INF Jr. 5-10 175 R/R West New York, N.J./Memorial 5 Vince Joyce OF/1B Jr. 6-2 195 R/R Franklin, N.J./Wallkill Valley 6 Rick Pignatello OF Sr. 5-10 190 R/R Wayne, N.J./Wayne Hills 7 Dan Limone SS Jr. 5-9 175 R/R Teaneck, N.J./Teaneck 8 Mike Vicci OF Jr. 5-11 190 R/R Cranford, N.J./Johnson Regional 9 Vincent Martino RHP Sr. 5-10 215 R/R Thiells, N.Y./North Rockland 10 Mike Rivera INF/OF Sr. 6-1 190 R/R Jersey City, N.J./Hudson Catholic 11 Will Courter 1B So. 6-0 190 L/R Roseland, N.J./West Essex 12 James Gregory OF Fr. 6-0 180 R/R Ramsey, N.J./Ramsey 14 Tim Cowan RHP Sr. 6-2 225 R/R Elizabeth, N.J./Roselle Catholic 15 Dan VandeVrede RHP So. 5-11 190 R/R Lincoln Park, N.J./Pequannock 17 Wayne Poppe INF Sr. 5-10 210 R/R Sloatsburg, N.J./Suff ern 18 Ted King 1B Sr. 5-10 215 R/R West Windsor, N.J./ West Windsor South 19 Steve VandeVrede RHP Jr. 5-11 175 R/R Lincoln Park, N.J./Pequannock 20 Chris Arecchi INF Jr. 6-0 190 R/R Hazlet, N.J./St. John Vianni 21 Mike Guadango OF Fr. 5-11 190 R/R Upper Saddle River, N.J./ Northern Highlands 22 Mike Santana RHP Sr. 5-11 170 R/R Paramus, N.J./Paramus 23 Don Reinertsen OF Sr. 6-0 210 L/R Swartzwood, N.J./Ki atinny 24 Jon Marzella INF Sr. 6-1 210 R/R Cedar Knolls, N.J./Seton Hall Prep 27 Steve Schlitzer RHP Jr. 5-11 180 R/R West New York, N.J./Memorial 28 Chad Reinertsen C Jr. 5-10 190 R/R Swartzwood, N.J./Ki atinny 30 Sco Fischer INF Fr. 6-2 190 R/R Woodcliff Lake, N.J./Pascack Hills 31 Mike Irwin RHP Sr. 6-4 205 R/R North Haledon, N.J./ Manchester Regional 32 Ryan Brand C/1B Sr. 6-1 235 L/R Monroe, N.J./Marlboro 34 Don Hays C Jr. 5-8 190 R/R Paramus, N.J./Paramus 40 Greg Stokes RHP Fr. 6-0 200 R/R Franklin Lakes, N.J./Indian Hills 41 Bill Christopher RHP Jr. 6-1 240 R/R Ridgewood, N.J./Ridgewood

Head Coach: Jeff Albies (Long Island ’68), 33rd season at William Paterson Assistant Coaches: Bob Lauterhahn, 27th season John Ponchak (Muhlenberg ’59), seventh season Sco Farber, fi h season Jack Baker (William Paterson ’04), fourth season

Jeff Albies AL-bees Jon Marzella mahr-ZELL-ah Chris Arecchi ah-WRECK-ee Rick Pignatello PIG-nah-TELL-oh Will Courter COURT-er Wayne Poppe POP-ee Tim Cowan COW-an Reinertsen RYE-nert-sen Mike Guadango guad-AIN-go Steve Schlitzer SCHLIT-zer Bob Lauterhahn LAUT-er-han Mike Vicci VEECH-ee Dan Limone lih-MOAN VandeVrede VAN-dee-VREED

With a dozen seniors ready to lead the Pio- neers, the 2007 William Paterson baseball team boasts both experience and talent as the Pioneers prepare to take the fi eld. Six positional starters and 17 le erwinners return from the 2006 Pioneer squad that posted a 26-14 overall record and a 13-5 mark to earn a share of the New Jersey Athletic Conference (NJAC) regular-season title. Experience and depth should be strengths for the Pioneers in the fi eld and at the plate this spring, but William Paterson’s rotation will have a very diff erent look following the loss of fi ve hurlers from last year’s lineup.

PITCHERS For almost any club, the loss of fi ve who combined to throw more than a third of the Mike Irwin earned a spot on the innings (176.1-357.0) and start more than half of the 2006 All-NJAC Second Team (2.12 games (23-40) the previous season would signal a ERA). rebuilding year for the staff . Even though William Paterson will be less experienced on the mound in 2007, the Pioneers do have seven quality hurlers returning, as well as three newcomers, who will each have an opportunity to earn additional innings with productive outings. Senior Mike Irwin (North Haledon, N.J./Manchester Regional) posted a 2.12 ERA and .217 opponent ba ing average in eight starts last season to earn second-team all-NJAC honors, making him the Pioneers’ most accomplished and ba le-tested . Expected to join Irwin in the starting rotation will be fellow seniors Tim Cowan (Elizabeth, N.J./Roselle Catholic) and Mike Santana (Para- mus, N.J./Paramus). Cowan, who has made 41 career appearances, striking 79 ba ers in 81.1 innings while compiling a 3.87 ERA, will look to bounce back from a disappointing 2006 season (2-3, 5.94 ERA), while Santana should see more opportunities this year a er making 11 middle-relief appearances a season ago (5.21 ERA). Dan VandeVrede (Lincoln Park, N.J./Pequannock) responded well as a freshman last season, compiling a 3.60 ERA in 20.0 innings. A er starting once in 12 outings last spring, VandeVrede could fi nd his way out of the bullpen and into a starting slot as a sophomore. Senior Vincent Martino (Thiells, N.Y./North Rockland) saw action in 11 games in 2006, his fi rst season as a Pioneer a er transferring from Rockland C.C., pu ing his live arm to good use as primarily a reliever. He will likely be joined in the bullpen by junior Steve Schlitzer (West New York, N.J./Memorial), who bounced back from an injury to register a 5-1 record, 2.86 ERA and two saves in 22.0 innings last year.

Newcomers to the Pioneer staff include junior Bill Christopher (Ridgewood, N.J./Ridgewood), a hard-throwing right hander who could start or relieve; junior Steve VandeVrede (Lincoln Park, N.J./Pequannock), a transfer from Quinnipiac who has demonstrated good composure; and freshman Greg Stokes (Franklin Lakes, N.J./Indian Hills), who impressed the coaches during the fall with his ability to locate his fastball and change speeds.

CATCHERS A trio of Pioneers will compete for time behind the plate this spring. The lone newcomer, junior Chad Reinertsen (Swartzwood, N.J./Ki atinny), showcased his abilities with solid eff orts this fall. Ted King, a member of the 2006 All-NJAC First Team, led the Junior Don Hays (Paramus, N.J./Paramus) had a Pioneers with a .376 average, 15 strong 2006 season (.275 average), and is poised doubles and 42 RBI. to have an even be er spring in 2007, while Ryan Brand (Monroe, N.J./Marlboro) enters his senior year ready to make a statement and see signifi cant time both at and at fi rst base.

INFIELDERS Two familiar faces up the middle, combined with two new starters at the corners, are expected to comprise William Paterson’s infi eld. Seton Hall transfer Will Courter (Roseland, N.J./West Essex) is a solid defensive player with a quick le -handed bat. The sophomore is expected to start at fi rst base, and will share time with senior Ted King (West Windsor, N.J./West Windsor South), a fi rst-team all-NJAC honoree last season who led William Paterson’s everyday players with a .376 ba ing average, 59 hits, 15 doubles, three home runs, 42 RBI and .554 . King’s bat will be put to good use this season as the Junior Dan Limone begins his designated hi er. third season as the Pioneers’ The Pioneers’ -play combo of senior starting shortstop, combin- Wayne Poppe (Sloatsburg, N.J./Suff ern) and junior ing great defensive skills with Dan Limone (Teaneck, N.J./Teaneck) returns intact outstanding speed on the bases this spring. Poppe (.323, 10 doubles, 45 runs, 22 (30 stolen bases in 2006). RBI) was sound both off ensively and defensively

at second base in his fi rst season as a Pioneer in 2006, while Limone begins his third year as William Paterson’s starting shortstop, providing outstand- ing glovework and great speed on the basepaths (30 stolen bases in 2006). Jon Marzella (Cedar Knolls, N.J./Seton Hall Prep) saw his initial season at William Paterson end just as it began, suff ering an injury in his fi rst game of the 2006 season. A 2005 all-American at Brookdale C.C., he is slo ed to start at third base and serve as the four or fi ve hi er in the Pioneers’ lineup. Senior Mike Rivera (Jersey City, N.J./Hudson Catholic) has shown his versatility and value to the Pioneers in 104 career games, ba ing .271 while playing in both the infi eld and outfi eld. He will be counted on to do the same this spring.

OUTFIELDERS Senior Rick Pignatello has Two proven starters will help anchor the Pio- been the Pioneers’ starting neers’ outfi eld in 2007. center fi elder since his arrival in Senior Rick Pignatello (Wayne, N.J./Wayne Wayne, and earned honorable- Hills) begins his fourth season as William Paterson’s mention all-NJAC honors last starting center fi elder, registering a .297 ba ing season (.357, 31 stolen bases). average, 109 runs scored and 65 stolen bases in 107 games (102 starts). An outstanding off ensive weapon, he tied the WPU single-season stolen bases record (31) while ba ing .357 a year ago, earning honorable-mention all-NJAC laurels. Classmate Don Reinertsen (Swartzwood, N.J./Ki atinny) started 38 of 40 games in 2006 a er transferring from Sussex County C.C., hi ing .274 with 12 doubles and 30 RBI. He could fi nd himself in either le or right fi eld. Freshman Mike Guadango (Upper Saddle River, N.J./Northern Highlands) had an outstanding fall and will challenge for time in the lineup in le , while junior transfer Vince Joyce’s (Franklin, N.J./Wallkill Valley) bat could earn him Don Reinertsen posted a .274 innings in right. average, 12 doubles and 30 RBI, starting 38 of 40 games last spring.

On March 30, 2005, Dan Corrado delivered the fi rst pitch in the brand new Pioneer Base- ball Park, christening a new era of William Paterson University baseball. Thanks to the upgrades to both the fi eld of play as well as the surrounding structures, one of the nation’s elite Division III baseball programs now begins its third season in one of the premier on-campus facilities in the country.

Constructed as part of the University’s Campus and Athletic Fields Renovation Project, Pioneer Baseball Park is covered with a state-of-the-art synthetic surface called A-Turf, which looks and plays like real grass. One of A-Turf’s greatest advantages is that it drains well, increasing the likelihood that the Pioneers will be able to play ball, even when it rains the previous night. In addition to keeping the Pioneers on-schedule during the competitive season, the A-Turf also allows William Paterson to practice on its own fi eld later in the fall and earlier in the spring, a distinct advantage as the Pioneers work to hone their skills on the diamond.

The impressive list of amenities continues with the stands, which stretch from dugout to dugout and seat 500. Just like in professional ballparks, a central section of covered stadium seating is located directly behind home plate. The 97 individual chairbacks give fans an excellent view that is protected from the elements.

Twin ba ing cages are located down the right-fi eld line, giving both teams an area for ba ing practice, and bull- pens are located on each side of the park.

Players, coaches and opponents alike sang the new Brian Gelalia facility’s praises during that fi rst spring in 2005. The fi rst game at Pioneer Baseball Park resulted in the Pioneers winning a slugfest against Union College, 14-8, as the William Paterson enjoyed a home team scored all of its runs in the fi nal fi ve innings. number of Pioneer Baseball Park fi rst-time accomplishments when A erward, veteran head coach Jeff Albies beamed when the Pioneers offi cially opened the facility with a 14-8 victory asked about his program’s new digs. “Everybody loved against Union College on March it. The kids were excited, I think even Union was excited. 30, 2005. Here are the notable It was beautiful, our kids played well, a lot of the alumni ones. came back and we won. I was really happy with every- Pitch Dan Corrado thing.” Win Mike Santana Save Tim Cowan Brian Gelalia (single) Doug Rader Double Dan Limone Anthony Cacciola Jeremy Winter Mike Rivera

We would like to thank those who have purchased seats at Pioneer Baseball Park for their generous support: Andie & Jeff Albies Joe & Tom Greco Erika & Ashlee Albies (In Memory of Louis M. Greco) Dan Bartolomeo #6 Joe Gregory Bob Benkert #25 Jack & Shirley Keyser Joe Brock #20 Lucia & Mike Lauterhahn #12 Tony Cavo o The Mahons Jeff rey Cyr ‘87 Dr. John Martone Jeff rey Cyr PPO Bruce McFarlane Justin, Zachary, Anthony D’Apolito Colin McNeill Ralinda & Edward Deller Erin McNeill Joe DiGiacomo ‘73 Meredith McNeill Paul Duhamel Bill Medea Dan & Jamie Egbert #11 Edward A. Mitchell #9 Sandy Farber Frank & Maria Occhigrossi Sco Farber #39 (In Memory of Louis M. Greco) Tom Giliberti Myrna & Arnold Speert Allan Gorab Nick Stefano #43 Cathy & Lou Greco Nick Stefano ‘82 (In Memory of Louis M. Greco) Marion Stevenson Steiner John Urinyi

For further information on purchasing a seat, please log on to the William Paterson baseball Website at: www.wpunj.edu/athletics/baseball/seats.htm.

A look around the four walls of Jeff Albies’ offi ce provides a timeline through a glorious era of William Paterson baseball. It is something of a Pioneer baseball museum, with Kodak moments, all-America plaques and framed newspaper clippings decorating nearly every available inch of wall space. Even the entrance to his offi ce has giant articles from when the Pioneers captured their Division III national championships in 1992 and 1996.

Indeed, Albies has accomplished nearly everything a man could in his coaching career. He has mentored all-Americans and dra choices. He has seen his players become successful in their non-baseball pursuits. As far as individual achieve- ments go, he is a member of the American Baseball Coaches Association and William Pater- son University Alumni Association Halls of Fame – honors usually bestowed upon a coach at the time of their retirement, only he appears as if he could keep going forever.

You see, Albies has never been one to rest on previous laurels, which explains the endur- ing success of the Pioneer baseball program. Entering his 33rd season, he owns a career record of 843-386-13, just the tip of the iceberg of one of the best resumes ever assembled in Division III. Albies has led William Paterson to two national championships, seven trips to the Division III College World Series, 11 New Jersey Athletic Conference crowns, 18 NCAA Tournament appearances and 26 Coach of the Year awards. Twenty-eight of his charges earned all-America honors, and 31 players signed professional contracts. He enters the 2007 campaign fourth among active coaches and eighth all time in Division III in victories, and he is tied for 19th all time in winning percentage.

When Albies took the William Paterson job on a part-time basis in 1975, there were those who doubted he could succeed with a long-dormant program. He simply shrugged off the criticism, using a formula predicated on diligence, teaching proper fundamentals and relating well to his student-athletes. The la er served him especially well on the recruiting trails, as the Pioneers began a racting some of New Jersey’s top high school players.

In 1977, Albies’ third season, the Pioneers earned the fi rst of their 18 NCAA Division III Tournament bids under the legendary coach. This streak continued through the years when he lured prospects such as Dan Pasqua, a product of nearby Harrington Park who helped William Paterson slug its way into their fi rst NCAA Division III College Word Series in 1982 before ge ing dra ed by, and going on to play for, the .

Although the Pioneers lost in the Series in 1982, there would be more to celebrate in sea- sons to come. In their fourth trip to the Series, William Paterson fi nally broke through. A

Ralph Perdomo blast gave the program a victory over -Lutheran and the Division III national championship, capping a memorable season.

A er the customary water-bucket dousing, Al- bies built upon his legacy in 1996. The Pioneers beat California-Lutheran again for the Division III title, only this time the winning home run came off the bat of Mark DeMenna. It was the same result, though: a selfl ess team with great camaraderie and talent forming a celebra- tory pile on the pitcher’s mound.

Albies’ passion for the game has extended off the fi eld, where he has served as the national base- ball chairperson of the NCAA Division III Cham- pionship and Mid-Atlantic Region commi ees. In addition, he has been on the NCAA Division III All-America, NCAA Selection and Legislative Jeff Albies has led the Pioneers to seven Action, and American Baseball Coaches Associa- appearances in the NCAA Division III tion (ABCA) commi ees. He has also coached in College World Series, winning the national the prestigious Cape Cod League that showcases championships in 1992 and 1996. the nation’s top college players each summer.

Prior to his coaching career, Albies played second base in the ’ organization from 1965-68 before playing professionally in Canada from 1969-70. He earned a bachelor’s degree in physical education at Long Island University in 1968, a master’s in health and physical education at Hunter College in 1972 and an administration and supervisory certifi - cate from Fordham University in 1975.

As much fun as the game is, he also enjoys off -the-fi eld pursuits such as cooking, fi shing, traveling and going to Broadway plays with his wife of 37 years, Andie, with whom he resides in Hillsdale. They have two daughters: Erika (31) and Ashlee (28).

No. 100 14-6, vs. NJIT (April 22, 1980) No. 200 10-8, vs. Kean (April 30, 1983) No. 300 11-5, vs. Army (April 1, 1987) No. 400 6-5, vs. Rutgers-Camden (April 22, 1990) No. 500 9-1, vs. Mount St. Mary (May 4, 1993) No. 600 2-1, (10 inn.) vs. Upper Iowa (May 25, 1996) No. 700 12-1, vs. Rutgers-Newark (April 13, 2000) No. 800 3-1, vs. Kean (April 22, 2004)

Year Record Highlights 1975 13-8 ECAC Tournament 1976 20-13 ECAC Tournament 1977 24-12 NCAA Tournament 1978 11-16-2 1979 17-10 ECAC Tournament 1980 23-8-2 ECAC Tournament 1981 29-12-1 NCAA Tournament 1982 37-10 NCAA College World Series, NCAA Mid-Atlantic Regional champion, NJAC champion 1983 31-8 NCAA Tournament, NJAC champion 1984 26-10 NCAA Tournament 1985 29-14-2 NCAA College World Series, NCAA South Atlantic Regional champion 1986 30-9-2 NCAA Tournament, NJAC champion 1987 33-9-1 NCAA Tournament, NJAC champion 1988 35-10 NCAA College World Series, NCAA Mid-Atlantic Regional champion, NJAC champion 1989 31-12 NCAA Tournament, NJAC champion 1990 19-18 1991 27-20-1 NCAA Tournament, NJAC champion 1992 36-7 NCAA DIVISION III NATIONAL CHAMPION, NJAC champion 1993 34-10 NCAA Tournament, NJAC champion 1994 22-14 1995 36-9 NCAA College World Series, NCAA Mid-Atlantic Regional champion 1996 39-5-1 NCAA DIVISION III NATIONAL CHAMPION, NJAC champion 1997 33-9 NCAA Tournament, NJAC champion 1998 23-12 1999 31-14 NCAA College World Series (third in Division III), NCAA Mid-Atlantic Regional champion 2000 20-18 2001 23-14-1 2002 26-13 2003 22-14 2004 26-14 2005 11-20 2006 26-14 TOTAL 843-386-13 (.684)

For a long time, Bob Lauterhahn felt the urge to coach. So one day in the fall of 1980, he gave Jeff Albies a call and asked if he could help out. Since then, he has been a fi xture as Albies’ right-hand man while establishing a great reputation as a quality coach in his own right.

Just how respected is Lauterhahn? On Nov. 15, 2004, he became the only assistant coach ever inducted into the William Paterson University Alumni Association Athletic Hall of Fame.

Through the years, Lauterhahn has consistently shown the ability to impart his knowledge of the game to pitchers and positional players alike due to his dynamic personality, a trait that has helped lure several standouts to play at Pioneer Baseball Park. He also possesses a great feel for the game, as evidenced by his most recent work as the third-base and outfi eld coach. His tutelage helped Bryan Graham capture the 2003 New Jersey Athletic Conference Player of the Year award en route to being selected by the Kansas City Royals in the Major League Baseball Amateur Dra . In addition to Graham, his teaching helped Jack Lipari earn all-America honors in 2001 and has been key to the development of all-NJAC outfi eld- ers Brian Gelalia and Rick Pignatello.

Part of Lauterhahn’s legacy extends to his two sons, Mike and Dan, the la er of whom was inducted into the Hall of Fame in 2004 along with Bob. Mike, who has coached consecutive Group 2 state champions at Rutherford High School, played center fi eld from 1993-94 for the Pioneers and was dra ed by the Chicago Cubs. Dan manned second base from 1995-97 and was picked by the Detroit Tigers.

Off the diamond, Bob Lauterhahn is one of the most respected high school basketball of- fi cials in the state. He has offi ciated 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, Gerrie. His youngest child, daughter Erin, is currently a freshman at William Paterson.

John Ponchak is yet another coaching legend on the Pioneers’ staff , having coached for 41 seasons over fi ve 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 Pioneer staff in 2001 to assist head coach Jeff Albies. Since his arrival, he has been the proverbial 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 fl aws and o en fi nds players seeking his counsel instead of having to off er it, a sure sign of the respect he has earned.

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

Ponchak earned a B.S. in history from Muhlenberg College in 1959. He taught history at Ramsey High School for 40 years before retiring at the end of the 2002-03 school year. One of his students at Ramsey was Mat Sackman, who went on to play for the Pioneers. Pon- chak resides in Wyckoff with his wife of 31 years, Sally.

Sco Farber enters his fi h season developing the Pioneers’ talented hurlers.

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 hi ers and how to conserve energy are among the reasons Pioneers such as seniors Tim Cowan, Mike Irwin and Mike Santana have continued to improve from the fi rst pitches they threw as freshmen. He

embraces working with his pitching staff much the same way he did when ge ing the ball for a big game while pitching at William Paterson. He helped the Pioneers earn their fi rst national championship in 1992, winning the title game, and le 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 three children: Aidan, Alexandra and Ella.

Jack Baker will again coach fi rst base this season and be relied upon for his recruiting abilities. He played for the Pioneers in 2002 and 2003 a er transferring from Division I St. Peter’s College. As a senior, he ba ed .372 while spli ing time between third base and pitcher.

Baker is a physical education at Hoboken High School. He earned a B.S. in exercise and movement science at William Paterson in 2004, and a master’s in administration and super- vision at St. Peter’s in 2005.

Jeff Albies became the third Garden State baseball coach to earn 800 career victo- ries when the Pioneers defeated Kean, 3-1, April 22, 2004. Albies, who begins his 33rd season in 2007 with 843 career wins, is the only Division III coach in the state to reach the milestone (Mike Sheppard, Seton Hall; Fred Hill, Rutgers). Eighth all time in Division III history, and fourth among active coaches, in wins, Albies has led the Pioneers to two national championships (1992, 1996), seven trips to the NCAA Division III College World Series, 11 New Jersey Athletic Conference (NJAC) Tournament titles and 18 berths in the NCAA Tournament.

Saw time at fi rst base, designated hi er and catcher in his fi rst season as a Pioneer in 2006 ... Ba ed .222 with 19 RBI and a .976 fi elding percentage (two errors in 84 chances) ... His ninth-inning grand slam off the scoreboard at Rutgers-Camden gave the Pioneers an 8-6 win to keep WPU in the NJAC title race (4/20/06) ... Transferred from Brookdale Commu- nity College where he was an all-Garden State Athletic Conference selection ... Majoring in exercise physiology.

One of the mainstays of the staff who has pitched in numerous important games during his career ... Owns a 6-5 career record with six saves and 79 in 81.1 innings ... Will put his above-average slider to work as both a starter and reliever this season ... Started fi ve times in 11 appearances in 2006, posting a 2-3 record and two saves ... Struck out six while allowing one in 7.0 innings of work in a 7-5 win at Ramapo (4/29/06) ... Allowed two earned runs in 7.0 innings, striking out seven without issuing a walk, in a 13-3 victory against Albertus Magnus (3/17/06) ... Led the Pioneers with 17 appearances and three saves in 2005, registering a 1.69 ERA ... Struck out the side in the ninth to save a 9-7 victory over Farmingdale State (4/6/05) ... Allowed no runs and no hits while striking out two in a two- inning save for a 7-4 win vs. Ramapo (4/1/05) ... Went 2-1 with a 3.04 ERA as a freshman in 2004, walking just eight while striking out 24 in 26.2 innings ... Majoring in sociology/crimi- nal justice.

Has made the transition from relief to starting on the mound ... Earned second-team all-NJAC honors as a junior in 2006, posting a 4-1 record in eight starts and a 2.12 ERA ... Ranked fi h in the NJAC with a paltry .217 opponent ba ing average ... Threw 8.0 innings of shutout ball, striking out six while surrendering two hits in a 4-0 win at Manha anville (3/22/06) ... Allowed three hits and one run, striking out fi ve in 7.0 innings, in a 6-1 victory against Rutgers-Camden (4/28/06) ... Made 14 appearances out of the bullpen in 2005, regis- tering a 0.92 ERA in 19.2 innings ... Struck out a season-high four in 1.2 innings of work in a 5-4 loss at Ramapo (4/28/05) ... Whiff ed two in 1.2 innings of action in an 8-3 loss to No. 14 The College of New Jersey (4/16/05) ... Fanned three and allowed one hit in 1.2 scoreless in- nings of an 8-4 loss to Wheaton (3/12/05) ... Threw 10.0 innings in seven relief appearances as a freshman in 2004 ... Registered his fi rst save vs. Westfi eld State (3/18/04) ... Majoring in marketing.

Had an outstanding fi rst year with the Pioneers in 2006, leading WPU’s everyday players with a .376 average, 59 hits, 15 doubles, three home runs, 42 RBI and .554 slugging percent- age ... Earned a spot on the All-NJAC First Team ... Had 19 multi-hit games, and fi nished the campaign with a 14-game hit streak ... His ninth-inning, two-run single helped the Pioneers rally for a 10-7 win against SUNY Brockport (3/15/06) ... Had three or more RBI in seven games ... Transferred from Mercer County College ... Majoring in biology.

Has a live arm with an above-average breaking ball and change-up ... Made 11 appearances on the hill in his fi rst season as a Pioneer in 2006 ... Nearly had a three-to-one -to- walk (25-9) ratio in 30.2 innings ... Allowed four hits and two runs in 6.0 innings, striking out four for his fi rst victory in a 10-7 win against New Jersey City (4/1/06) ... Posted his fi rst save at Lebanon Valley (4/12/06) ... Transferred from Rockland Community College follow- ing his sophomore season ... Majoring in business.

Was lost for the 2006 season due to injury a er playing in one game ... His big bat in the middle of the lineup, as well as his leadership, will be counted on by the 2007 Pioneers ... Earned 2005 all-America honors as a sophomore at Brookdale Community College ... A ended Montclair State University during the 2002-03 academic year ... Majoring in com- munication.

The Pioneers stole twice as many bases (123) as their opponents a empted (60) last season. Rick Pignatello tied the William Paterson single-season record with 31 swipes, while Dan Limone stole 30 bases in 32 a empts.

His above-average fastball and continued hard work could make him a major contributor for the Pioneers this spring ... Made eight appearances out of the bullpen in 2006, throwing 9.0 innings ... Hurled 3.0 innings of scoreless relief for his fi rst save in a 16-6 victory against Marian (Wisc.) on March 16 ... Transferred from Sussex County Community College ... Majoring in sociology.

Starting his fourth spring as the Pioneers’ starting center fi elder, Pignatello possesses a quick bat and outstanding speed, stealing 65 career bases ... Earned honorable-mention all-NJAC honors in 2006 a er hi ing .357 and leading WPU in runs scored (49), triples (six), stolen bases (31) and on-base percentage (.463) ... Made just two errors in 101 chances for a .980 fi elding percentage ... Tied the school’s single-season stolen base record ... Was tied for second in triples, third in stolen bases and fi h in hit-by-pitches in the NJAC ... Was selected by the coaches to receive the Lou Greco Award ... Posted a .216 ba ing average and four home runs in 2005 ... Went 5-for-5 with three home runs, fi ve RBI and fi ve runs scored in a 22-8 rout of Ripon (3/16/05) ... His three home runs in the game tied a school record ... Started 36 of 38 games as a freshman in 2004, ba ing .297 with 36 runs scored and 24 stolen bases ... Majoring in business.

A quiet leader with an outstanding work ethic, he started 39 of 40 games at second base as a newcomer for the Pioneers in 2006 ... Ba ed .323 to rank third among WPU’s everyday players, and was second in runs scored (45) and third in both hits (51) and stolen bases (17) ... Went 4-for-5 with a pair of doubles, two runs scored and two RBI against SUNY Old Westbury (3/27/06) ... Transferred from Rockland Community College, where he was a two-year captain, all-conference selection and conference tournament MVP ... Majoring in exercise and movement science.

A superb defensive outfi elder whose hard-nosed approach and clutch hi ing paid im- mediate dividends for the Pioneers in his fi rst season ... Ba ed .274 in 2006, starting 38 of 40 games and ranking third on the team in both doubles (12) and RBI (30) ... Compiled a .978 fi elding percentage (three errors in 136 chances) ... Named the NJAC and ECAC Metro Region Player of the Week April 10 a er hi ing .548 (7-13) in three victories, including a 5-for-8 eff ort, three RBI and two runs scored in a doubleheader sweep of Rutgers-Newark (4/9) ... Ended the season with a seven-game hit streak ... Transferred from Sussex County Community College following his sophomore season ... Majoring in art.

One of the most versatile Pioneers, capable of playing almost any of the fi eld positions … Started 28 of 37 games as a junior in 2006, hi ing .289 with 30 runs scored and eight doubles ... Was 4-for-4 with three doubles and three runs scored against Albertus Magnus (3/17/06) ... Drove in four runs twice -- vs. Marian (3/16/06) and New Jersey City (4/1/06) ... Ba ed .269, starting 24 of 28 games in 2005 ... Smacked a triple and had two runs and a pair of RBI against Manha anville (4/20/05) ... Ba ed 3-for-5 with a double, two runs scored and two RBI vs. Ripon (3/16/05) ... Started 39 times as a freshman in 2004, posting a .257 ba ing average ... Majoring in sociology.

Should see an expanded role in middle relief this season, and could fi nd his way into the starting rotation ... Ten of his 11 appearances came in relief in 2006 (5.21 ERA) ... Led the Pioneers in victories in 2005 (3-2) ... Earned the win by striking out seven over six shutout innings in a 12-5 triumph against Suff olk (3/19/05) ... Started seven of 10 outings as a fresh- man in 2004 (4-2, 5.97 ERA) ... Majoring in sociology/criminal justice.

Upbeat, positive and mentally focused, his team-fi rst a itude should help him see more playing time this spring ... Ba ed .308 in 14 games as a sophomore in 2006 ... Knocked in a pair of runs with a triple against Roger Williams (3/16/06) ... Scored four runs against Baruch (4/18/06) ... Transferred from Richard Stockton, where he started seven of 18 games as a freshman in 2005 ... His father, Mike, played third base for the Pioneers (1976-79) ... Majoring in exercise and movement science.

Owns great baseball instincts and a winning a itude, but injuries limited his opportuni- ties and eff ectiveness in 2006 ... Started 13 of 22 appearances as a sophomore ... Blasted a two-run home run against Union (3/29/06) ... Went 2-for-3 with three RBI against Baruch (4/18/06) ... Played with Pioneer closer Steve Schlitzer at Memorial High School ... A ended Devry during the 2004-05 academic year and Bloomfi eld College in the fall of 2003 ... Major- ing in business/management.

Shouldered the bulk of the catching responsibilities last season, displaying good defensive skills and ability to call the game ... Moved into the starting lineup midway through the 2006 campaign and compiled a .275 ba ing average for the season ... Was 4-for-4 with a double, three runs scored and one RBI in the nightcap against Rutgers-Newark (4/9/06) ... Saw action in nine games as a freshman in 2005 ... Smacked his fi rst hit, a single, against Manha anville (4/20/05) ... Earned his fi rst start against Keene State (3/13/05) ... Majoring in exercise and movement science.

Made tremendous progress defensively last year, and is an off ensive threat thanks to his speed on the bases ... Started 37 of 39 games at shortstop, ba ing .254, scoring 31 runs and stealing 30 bases ... Ranked fourth in the NJAC in stolen bases ... Went 3-for-5 with three runs scored and four RBI against Marian (3/16/06) ... Stole three bases in two games -- vs. Eastern (3/8/06) and Farmingdale State (3/24/06) ... Over the last six games of the season, he had fi ve multi-hit games and went 11-for-19 (.579) during that span ... Bat- ted .290 in his fi rst season in Wayne in 2005, starting 22 of 26 games ... Went 2-for-4 with a double, two RBI and two stolen bases at Ramapo (4/28/05) ... Majoring in business.

Enjoys pressure situations, making him a natural choice to be the Pioneers’ closer ... Went 5-1 with a 2.86 ERA in 15 appearances in 2006 ... Tied for second in the NJAC in walks al- lowed (seven) and was fi h in hits allowed (20) and earned runs allowed (seven) ... Threw a scoreless ninth for the save in a 10-7 win against New Jersey City (4/1/06) ... His perfect inning preserved a 3-2 victory at Kean (4/15/06) ... Missed the 2005 season a er undergo- ing elbow surgery a er a stellar 2004 campaign that saw him give up only one earned run in 17.1 innings, giving him a 0.52 ERA and 2-0 record for the season ... A William Paterson Presidential Scholar ... Was an honorable-mention academic all-NJAC selection in 2005-06 ... Majoring in exercise and movement science.

Expected to move into the starting rotation this spring a er responding well in several high-pressure situations in 2006 ... Posted a 3.60 ERA in 20.0 innings as a newcomer to the Pioneers in 2006, making 12 appearances, including one start ... Tied for second in the NJAC in walks allowed (seven) and tied for third in runs allowed (eight) ... Selected as the NJAC Rookie Pitcher of the Week April 24 a er throwing three scoreless innings for a save against Baruch (4/18/06) and earning his fi rst victory with a one-inning relief appearance at Rutgers-Camden (4/20/06) ... Named to the Star Ledger All-Morris County and All-Group 2 Teams a er leading Pequannock High School to its fi rst Morris County title ... His older brother, Steve, joined the Pioneers this season ... Majoring in sociology.

A hard-throwing right hander who could be used as a starter, long reliever or closer ... Can have an intimidating presence on the mound ... Needs to develop confi dence in his command while gaining game experience ... Played football and baseball at Montclair State University from the fall of 2003 through the fall of 2004 ... Majoring in sociology.

His quick hands and ability to drive the ball were impressive during the fall season ... Transferred from Seton Hall University, where he played as a freshman in 2006 ... Was an all-county performer at West Essex High School ... Majoring in business/accounting.

Was an outstanding player at Pascack Hills High School, and is expected to continue his great play at the college level ... Majoring in business.

Worked his way onto the roster with his play during the fall season ... His defensive skills, angles to the ball and ability to cover ground were obvious to the coaches ... Majoring in exercise and movement science.

A competitor who enjoys challenges ... Had an outstanding fall season, showcasing his ability to run, hit and hit for power ... His work ethic and desire to improve are some of his greatest assets ... A ended the University of Delaware in 2005-06 ... Majoring in exercise physiology.

Has shown that he is ready to contribute, and could see minutes in the outfi eld or at fi rst base ... Had an outstanding career at Sussex County Community College before transfer- ring to William Paterson ... Majoring in criminal justice.

A tough competitor and leader, he impressed with his defense and timely hi ing during the fall season ... Transferred to William Paterson a er a solid two-year stint at Sussex Com- munity College ... Joins older brother Don on the Pioneer roster ... Majoring in environmen- tal science/education.

Impressed the coaches during the fall season with his ability to locate his fastball and change speeds ... Was a standout at Indian Hills High School ... Majoring in exercise and movement science.

Is well composed on the mound, and he has three pitches that should be eff ective against league competition ... Played at Quinnipiac University in 2004 and 2005, and a ended Montclair State University in the spring of 2006, but did not compete ... Joins younger brother Dan on the Pioneers’ roster ... Majoring in accounting.

A two-sport athlete who was an all-league and second-team all-state baseball selection while at Johnson Regional High School ... Played football at Bryant University (2003-04), and a ended Union County College for two semesters in 2005 ... A starting running back for the Pioneer football team in 2006, he ranked second on the team with 331 rushing yards and scored a team-best four touchdowns on the ground ... Also caught a team-best 38 passes for 200 yards ... Majoring in business/management.

Date Opponent Result Record Pitcher (NJAC) (Record) March 8 No. 25 EASTERN CONN. W, 12-3 1-0 Pastore (1-0) March 10 vs. Monmouth (Ill.)# L, 3-6 (11) 1-1 Martino (0-1) March 13 vs. Springfi eld (Mass.)# L, 5-11 1-2 Cowan (0-1) March 13 vs. Keene State# L, 0-4 1-3 Blanks (0-1) March 14 vs. Keene State# W, 10-6 2-3 Irwin (1-0) March 15 vs. SUNY Brockport# W, 10-7 3-3 Schlitzer (1-0) March 16 vs. Marian (Wisc.)# W, 16-6 4-3 Lobban (1-0) March 16 vs. Roger Williams# W, 21-9 5-3 Grawehr (1-0) March 17 vs. Albertus Magnus# W, 13-3 (7) 6-3 Cowan (1-1) March 22 at Manha anville W, 4-0 7-3 Irwin (2-0) March 24 FARMINGDALE STATE W, 6-1 8-3 Blanks (1-1) March 26 No. 2 SUNY CORTLAND L, 5-7 8-4 Cowan (1-2) March 27 SUNY OLD WESTBURY W, 12-4 9-4 Pastore (2-0) March 29 UNION W, 11-2 10-4 Sotomayor (1-0) March 30 at No. 1 The College of NJ* L, 0-1 10-5, 0-1 Lobban (1-1) March 31 at Richard Stockton* L, 3-7 10-6, 0-2 Irwin (2-1) April 1 NEW JERSEY CITY* W, 13-2 11-6, 1-2 Pastore (3-0) April 1 NEW JERSEY CITY* W, 10-7 12-6, 2-2 Martino (1-1) April 4 STATEN ISLAND W, 12-11 13-6 Schlitzer (2-0) April 6 No. 8 ROWAN* W, 9-1 14-6, 3-2 Lobban (2-1) April 9 RUTGERS-NEWARK* W, 8-7 15-6, 4-2 Pastore (4-0) April 9 RUTGERS-NEWARK* W, 9-2 16-6, 5-2 Irwin (3-1) April 11 WILMINGTON (Del.) L, 11-12 16-7 Schlitzer (2-1) April 12 at Lebanon Valley W, 8-5 17-7 Grawehr (2-0) April 13 at Rowan* L, 2-13 17-8, 5-3 Cowan (1-3) April 15 at Kean* W, 3-2 (11) 18-8, 6-3 Lobban (3-1) April 15 at Kean* W, 4-3 (10) 19-8, 7-3 Schlitzer (3-1) April 17 RICHARD STOCKTON* L, 3-4 19-9, 7-4 Martino (1-2) April 18 BARUCH W, 27-0 20-9 Blanks (2-1) April 19 No. 17 STEVENS TECH L, 3-7 20-10 Sotomayor (1-1) April 20 at Rutgers-Camden* W, 8-6 21-10, 8-4 VandeVrede (1-0) April 25 at Keystone L, 8-10 21-11 Sotomayor (1-2) April 26 MONTCLAIR STATE* W, 6-5 22-11, 9-4 Schlitzer (4-1) April 27 No. 2 THE COLLEGE OF NJ* W, 10-5 23-11, 10-4 Blanks (3-1) April 28 RUTGERS-CAMDEN* W, 6-1 24-11, 11-4 Irwin (4-1) April 29 at Ramapo* W, 10-6 (10) 25-11, 12-4 Schlitzer (5-1) April 29 at Ramapo* W, 7-5 26-11, 13-4 Cowan (2-3) April 30 MONTCLAIR STATE* L, 2-3 26-12, 13-5 Martino (1-3) May 3 RUTGERS-NEWARK^ L, 8-9 26-13 Lobban (3-2) May 5 vs. Rowan% L, 6-8 26-14 Lobban (3-3)

CAPS indicate home game at Pioneer Baseball Park * indicates New Jersey Athletic Conference game # indicates Greater Phoenix Invitational game (Phoenix, Ariz.) ^ indicates New Jersey Athletic Conference Tournament fi rst-round game (Wayne, N.J.) % indicates New Jersey Athletic Conference Tournament game (Camden, N.J.) All games nine innings unless otherwise designated

In 1992 and 1996, the situations were white- knuckle times: bo om of the ninth, their team trailing, a swing of the bat capable of providing championship heroics. On both occasions, William Paterson produced home run swings that turned potential defeat into delirium as the Pioneers formed a jubilant pile a er each of their two national champi- onship victories.

Perhaps it was in the stars. Or perhaps it was simply a penchant for the dramatic. None- theless, there were several heroes involved when William Paterson produced its two national championships in 1992 and 1996.

In 1992, the Pioneers returned to the NCAA Division III College World Series a er falling short in its three previous a empts. 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 Ba le Creek, Mich.

It capped a memorable season for the The Pioneers earned their second of two national program and for Perdomo, the World Series championships in 1996. MVP who ba ed .359 with 47 RBI and 52 runs scored en route to earning all-America honors. Other standouts on that team were outfi elder Keith Eaddy (18 2B, 61 RBI) and shortstop Troy McAllister (.349, 24 RBI), who were dra ed by the Baltimore Orioles and Kansas City Royals, respectively, as well as out- fi elder John DiGirolamo (.399, 46 runs, 11 2B, fi ve 3B, two HR, 30 RBI, 25 SB). Meanwhile, Sco Farber (8-0, 2.67 ERA), the championship game starter on the hill, and Bob Graham (7-0, 2.40 ERA) 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, eight HR, 79 RBI) formed a dynamic middle infi eld 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.

During the past 30 years, the William Paterson University baseball program has cap- tured 20 championships.

In addition to all of the championships collected during the past 30 years, the William Paterson University baseball program has produced 26 annual award winners.

Brian Lindner

Bryan Graham

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 (* denotes academic all-Americans):

Name (Years Played) Position(s) Year(s) Joe Brock (1978-80) DH/First Base 1979-80 John Ross (1979-80) Third Base 1979-80 Alan Anderson (1978-81) Outfi eld 1981* Dan Pasqua (1980-82) Outfi eld 1981-82 Bruce Dostal (1984-87) Outfi eld 1986-87 Tony Listro (1984-87) Outfi eld 1987* Mike Milmoe (1986-87) Outfi eld 1987 Glen Merendino (1986-89) Shortstop/Third Base 1987, 1989 Gare Teel (1987-89) Catcher 1988 Claude Petruccelli (1986-88) Third Base 1988 Rick Capozzi (1985, 1988-89) Second Base 1988 Keith Eaddy (1990-92) DH/Outfi eld 1991-92 John DiGirolamo (1989-92) Outfi eld 1992 Ralph Perdomo (1989-92) First Base 1992 Dan Bartolomeo (1990-93) Second Base 1993* Brian Detwiler (1990-93) Catcher 1993 Sco Farber (1990-93) Pitcher 1993 Jeff Gensheimer (1994) Designated Hi er 1994 Butch Bellenger (1994-95) Third Base 1995 Ed Mitchell (1992-95) Outfi eld 1995 Brian Appelman (1996-97) Pitcher 1996 Brian Kelly (1993-96) Outfi eld 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) Outfi eld 2001 Joe Hernandez (2004) Third Base 2004

Brian Detwiler Dan Bartolomeo

The William Paterson baseball program has always a racted a ention, especially from pro scouts. During the last 27 years, 31 Pioneers have either been dra ed or signed by a Major League Baseball team, or inked a contract with an independent league team.

Keith Eaddy Dan Lauterhahn Dan Pasqua

Name (Years Played) Team Year Joe Brock (1979-80) California Angels 1980 John Ross (1979-80) San Francisco Giants 1980 Mark Cardaci (1979-82) Minnesota Twins 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) Pi sburgh Pirates 1985 Joe Lynch (1982-85) San Diego Padres 1985 Rick Brown (1985-86) New York Mets 1986 Bruce Dostal (1984-87) Los Angeles Dodgers 1987 Gare Teel (1987-89) Los Angeles Dodgers 1989 Eric Ciocca (1989-91) San Diego Padres 1991 John DiGirolamo (1989-92) Independent 1992 Keith Eaddy (1990-92) Baltimore Orioles 1992 Troy McAllister (1990-92) Kansas City Royals 1992 Dan Bartolomeo (1990-93) Independent 1993 Brian Detwiler (1990-93) 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 Ma Ramagli (1994-95) Independent 1995 Ma Vanderbush (1995) Minnesota Twins 1995 Brian Lindner (1995-96) Sea le Mariners 1996 Dan Lauterhahn (1995-97) Detroit Tigers 1997 Bob Slomkowski (1994-98) Boston Red Sox 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

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 infi elder in 1987 and 1988. Last spring, outfi elder Rick Pignatello became the 19th player to earn the prestigious honor.

Rick Pignatello 2006 Dan Limone 2005 Mike Bucco 2004 Jake Pravkewitz 2003 Mat Sackman 2002 Jason Tiseo 2001 Robin Roberts 2000 R.C. Renshaw 1999 Nick Franklin 1998 Dan Egbert 1997 Mike Scher 1996 Tom Kwiatkowski 1995 Ed Mitchell 1994 Bob Graham 1993 Dan Bartolomeo 1992 Brian Detwiler 1991 Ed Hanewald 1990 John Wilson 1989 Rick Pignatello Rick Capozzi 1988

Every year, the William Paterson University Alumni Association off ers 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 intercollegiate athletics and scholarship. Contributions to the Louis M. Greco Memorial Fund may be made by sending a check to: Dan Limone William Paterson University Baseball Offi ce 300 Pompton Road Wayne, N.J. 07470

Through the years, 29 current and former baseball players and coaches have been inducted into the William Paterson University Alumni Asso- ciation Athletic Hall of Fame. Richard Adubato (‘60/M.A. ‘70) The William Paterson University Jeff Albies (coach) Alumni Association Athletic Hall Alan Anderson (‘81) Frank Barker (‘89) of Fame honors student-athletes, Dan Bartolomeo (‘93) coaches and support persons Bob Benkert (‘87) whose contributions to Pioneer Steve Bertolero (‘77) athletics are considered among the Joe Brock (‘80) Rick Capozzi (‘91) top one percent all time and are Roger E. Clarke (support ‘54, M.A. ‘62) fi ve years removed from compet- Jim Daly (‘90) ing, in the case of graduated stu- Brian Detwiler (‘93) dent-athletes, or coaching. In all, John DiGirolamo (‘92) Mark Evangelista (‘65/M.A. ‘73) 122 former Pioneers are enshrined Mark Geimke (‘85) in the Hall of Fame. Abe Jaff ee (‘35/M.A. ‘53) Dan Jankelunas (‘43) Bob Slomkowski (‘99) Jack Keyser (‘59/M.A. ‘66) became the latest Art Kinnaugh (‘70) member of the Pioneer Bob Lauterhahn (coach) baseball program to be Dan Lauterhahn (‘02) inducted into the Wil- Anthony Listro (‘87) liam Paterson Alumni Joe Lynch (‘91) Association Athletic Glen Merendino (‘92) Hall of Fame when Ed Mitchell (‘96) he was enshrined in Dan Pasqua 2006. Claude Petruccelli (‘92) Bob Slomkowski (‘99) Kenneth Wolf (coach)

To nominate a former Pioneer for induction into the Hall of Fame, please contact:

Athletic Hall of Fame Commi ee Alumni Relations Offi ce The Allan & Michele Gorab Alumni House 42 Harmon Place North Haledon, NJ 07508 Email: [email protected]