Presorted Standard U.S. Postage COMMODORES PO Box 808 PAID Falmouth MA 02541 Permit No. 58 SPRING 2019 Hyannis, MA VOLUME 5, ISSUE 1 02601 CONNECTION Falmouth Commodores By Greg Levinsky Commodores Drafted By 2018 Season in Review MLB in 2018 Phillies – round 1, pick 3 Royals – round 1, pick 18 Twins – round 1, pick 20 Orioles – CBA, pick 37 JOSH BREAUX Yankees – round 2, pick 61 DURBIN FELTMAN Red Sox – round 3, pick 100 KYLE BRADISH Angels – round 4, pick 121 COLE SANDS Twins – round 5, pick 154 JACOB BIRD Nearly 50 players suited up for the Falmouth with a 26-21-1 overall mark, including a 24- Rockies – round 5, pick 156 Commodores across 44 regular season con- 13-1 mark over the last 38 contests and made MATT MERCER tests, and for a team that began the summer it to the fnal four teams left in the playoffs. Diamondbacks – round 5, pick in the depths of the Cape League standings, For over 75 percent of the season, the Fal- 159 the 2018 Falmouth Commodores are certain- mouth Commodores, from top to bottom, BRYCE MONTES DE OCA ly a team to remember. Mets – round 9, pick 260 served as the league’s model franchise in so Head Jeff Trundy completed his 20th many ways. MATTHEW DUCE Cardinals – round 9, pick 273 year at the helm and guided the Commo- A two-year Commodore, Mitchell Miller dores to the West Division fnals. Seven Com- Profile TYLER HOLTON (West Texas A&M) exemplifes the spirit of Diamondbacks – round 9, pick modores participated in the All-Star Game the Falmouth Commodores. He was brilliant Chris Fitzgerald, 279 in which Trundy and his staff coached. Two in his fnal outing, pitching 4.2 innings of 2019 Golf DEACON LIPUT players earned individual postseason awards. one- baseball. Dodgers – round 10, pick 314 General The Falmouth Commodores were recognized For a player who spent his summer in limbo, The Commodores welcome Chris HUNTER STEINMETZ as the league’s top franchise for the second unsure whether he would transfer schools or Tournament Blue Jays – round 11, pick 326 Fitzgerald as the new General Manager straight summer, once again earning the sign a professional contract, Miller said his Monday, June 24 JACSON MCGOWAN coveted Commissioner’s Cup. (GM) of the team for the 2019 sea- Rays – round 11, pick 330 two summers with the Commodores served son. Last season, Chris was Assistant At the acclaimed Ocean Course JAMES MCARTHUR It’s not hard to understand why. as “the best” summers of his life. GM, and he serves on the Commo- (dubbed the “Pebble Beach of the East”) Phillies – round 12, pick 347 From general manager Eric Zmuda to coach “This coaching staff is second to none and dores Board of Directors. A native of The Country Club at New Seabury ZACK LEBAN Trundy and his staff, to the players, the made it fun again,” Miller said. “I’ve had Falmouth, Chris attended Falmouth 95 Shore Drive West, Mashpee, MA 02649 Marlins – round 12, pick 357 interns and all involved – what an amazing some roller coaster rides the last two yeas of schools. He has been involved in 12pm Registration THOMAS PONTICELLI team. my career, but every time I came up here it baseball all of his life, including serv- Indians – round 12, pick 373 “I thought it was just a great summer,” was like I was part of a family.” ing as a board member and coach of 1pm Shotgun Start / Scramble Format PARKER MCFADDEN Trundy said. “We had a special group of kids “Going out tonight I gave everything I had to Falmouth Youth Baseball, head coach 5:30pm Dinner (cash bar) / Golf Prizes / Raffe / Orioles – round 16, pick 475 and a special group of people that made this the coaches and my brothers.” of the Sandwich High School junior Silent Auction LEE SOLOMON possible.” varsity baseball team, and GM of a local at Popponesset Inn, New Seabury Padres – round 25, pick 741 Commodores fans were treated to four “Everyone invested their hearts and souls in walk-off victories on their home diamond at American Legion team. He has a longstanding involvement with the Cost: $195/player or $700/foursome DERRICK ADAMS Royals – round 27, pick 812 providing an opportunity for our players; it’s Guv Fuller Field, and watched their beloved Baseball League (CCBL), and frst attended a Commo- (Register a foursome and $80) dores game as a youngster in 1996. Chris replaces Eric Zmuda, GM COBI JOHNSON a special place and it was a special summer.” Commodores succeed in so many ways, as a Hole Sponsor: $150 since 2013, who is now Commissioner of the CCBL. As GM, Chris is Blue Jays – round 30, pick 896 The Commodores started 2-8-0 and sat in team and individually. instrumental in working with Manager, Jeff Trundy, in identifying and Includes: Dinner Reception, Greens Fees CLAYTON DANIELS the basement of the 10-team Cape League. Adam Laskey (Duke) established himself and Golf Carts, Prizes for Top 3 Teams. Cubs – round 31, pick 938 Instead of wilting, they soared. They fnished inviting players from colleges and universities across the country. He Continued on page 3 is also responsible for baseball operations and is a primary contact Dinner-Only Option: $50 per person JOSH WATSON Brewers – round 33, pick 1055 with the players. You will see Chris at Guv Fuller Field for all of the Contact: Rob Gillis 508-568-3451 or [email protected] MITCHELL MILLER Visit our new website for all the latest news on the Commodores! Commodores home games. Outside of baseball, Chris is a local real Angels – round 31, pick 931 estate agent, with offces on the Cape and in Boston. www.falmouthcommodores.com George Creighton HALL OF FAME SCHEDULE OF DRAWINGS PROPOSED DUGOUTS Guv Fuller FieldSHEET No. SHEET NAME Improvement GUV FULLER FIELD 790 MAIN STREET, FALMOUTH, MA A0.0 TITLE SHEET Scholarship INDUCTION – 2018 FALMOUTH COMMODORES BASEBALL TEAM Architecture A1.1 DUGOUT PLANS, ELEVATIONS & SECTIONS The Falmouth Commodores award scholarships to high school Former Commodore Arthur (Ace) A1.2 DUGOUT SECTIONS, DETAILS & CASEWORK ARCHITECT Program A1.3 SECTIONS AND DETAILS INTEGRATA ARCHITECTURE, LLC. seniors who are residents of Falmouth. This scholarship is Adams was elected to the Cape Cod 419 PALMER AVENUE, FALMOUTH, MA awarded each year in memory of George Creighton, a long-time Baseball League (CCBL) Hall of Fame volunteer and past president of the Falmouth Commodores. in the Class of 2018. The Falmouth Commodores, working with the Falmouth Departments of “Ace” Adams was a Commodore Recreation and Public Works, are 2018 Scholarship Winners from 1973 to 1974, a product of the supporting a multi-phase program to University of Michigan. He enjoyed Bridget replace and improve the physical a 42-year coaching career at the col- facilities at Guv Fuller Field. Phase 1 Birmingham legiate and professional levels, and was completed in 2017 and consisted Falmouth High School. Bridget is attending also served as an assistant coach with of a total renovation and expansion Boston University where she is studying the CCBL in Falmouth, Chatham, and of the Eric Palmer press box behind business and competing in division 1 Cotuit during those years. From 1992 home plate, with 100% of funding swimming. to 1993, Ace was the feld manager provided by the Commodores and Courtesy of Integrata Architecture, LLC for Falmouth, earning the title of one of the most colorful char- Emma Shank their fnancial and in-kind donors. acters to play and coach in the Cape League. Ace’s father also Phase 2 is much more expansive and includes new safety netting, Community Preservation Committee (CPC) in the amount of Falmouth High School. Emma is attending played on the Cape and met Ace’s mom at the Old Falmouth which will be attached to a new brick wall, covering the frst and $477,815 and is being executed by a team of volunteers from the Villanova University in Pennsylvania. She Heights Field. is majoring in applied mathematics and third baselines; totally new and redesigned (architectural drawings Commodores and representatives of the Departments of Recre- minoring in statistics. donated by Integrata Architecture + Construction) dugouts on ation and Public Works. Major construction on Phase 2 is sched- both the home and visitors sides (see diagram); and new visitors uled to begin immediately following the end of the 2019 Commo- bleachers. This is being fnanced by a grant from the Falmouth dores baseball season, with completion by the end of 2019. Ian Melkonian Crow’s Nest Falmouth High School. Ian is attending in Boston. He is in the NOW AVAILABLE … Honors Business Program at the Sawyer WATCH THE COMMODORES PLAY FROM THE For a summer to remember... Host a player! Business School, where he is majoring BEST SEATS IN THE HOUSE! CREATE A lifelong relationships often are built. in business management with a VIP deck seating right behind home base LIFELONG The Commodores greatly appreciate all that their host families concentration in entrepreneurial studies. BOND do for their players and the team. We could not feld a team Tyler without the generosity and contributions of each and every host AND family. McKenzie GREAT If you are interested in hosting a Falmouth Commodores player, Falmouth High School. Tyler is attending FAMILY please visit falmouthcommodores.com and click on “Become a Southern New Hampshire University where MEMORIES Host Family.” For more information about hosting, contact Lisa he is majoring in sports management. Zmuda at [email protected]. FOR A LIFETIME. The Ahern family with Matt Trehub. KIDS CLUB Host families are vital to the Commodores organization. Baseball Clinics The Falmouth Commodores are the frst and only team With a roster of 30 players, it takes a number of dedicated and in the League to have a Kids Club! The goal is to pro- generous individuals to provide a loving summer home environ- Sharpen your baseball skills ... vide kids with fun, exclusive activities before and after ment for these young men. The experience is one-of-a-kind, and learn from the ‘Pros of the Future’ home games, and facilitate interaction between the kids America’s fnest players from the best college programs and the stars of the summer – the baseball players! This will be on hand to help you work on your hitting, base year we have even more exclusive activities planned... $200 for 5 people (each additional person $25 – running, infeld/outfeld play, pitching, catching and more. Continued from page 1 THE COST OF MEMBERSHIP IS $20 PER CHILD FOR maximum number of occupants: 10) Review... THE 2019 SEASON. BENEFITS INCLUDE: Includes: TUESDAY-FRIDAY 9-11:30AM as the Cape League’s top arm, and earned the league’s P.F.C. (EXCEPTIONS: Session 2, M-W+F and Session 6, M-Th) • Commodores Kids Club Membership Card • Seating for 6 people (standing room for Whitehouse of the Year Award for his efforts. Maverick June 25 (Session1) through August 1 (end of Session 6) • Falmouth Commodores Sticker & Lanyard additional 4) Handley (Stanford) was selected by the league’s umpires for the Silva Sportsmanship Award. • Run the Bases at select games • Complimentary hot dog or hamburger THREE DIFFERENT LEVELS OFFERED: • Stand with Players for National Anthem at select games and drink Seeded third in the four-team West Division, the Commodores ROOKIE (ages 5-7: drills, games, pitching and ‘fun’) • Disney Theme Night – July 13 swept second-seeded Hyannis in the division semifnals. • Free program book ADVANCED (ages 8-10: more advanced than Rookie) • Super Hero Night – July 20 “They never gave up,” Trundy said. “That characteristic, that part ELITE (ages 11-14 with signifcant experience) • Trick or Treat at the Field – Friday July 31 • Game stat sheet of their personality will serve them well for the rest of their lives.” Registration & Information: • One-Time 20% discount in the Commodores To check availability and reserve your VIP The 2018 campaign came to a close just under two months after it falmouthcommodores.com/clinic Souvenir Shack seating for a 2019 Falmouth Commodores began, and no one could have asked for a better team. And more...Go to falmouthcommodores.com/kids-club/ home game, contact Linda Peters at “I was struggling a little bit and I came up here and it was imme- ALL FALMOUTH COMMODORES CLINICS ARE HELD AT to sign up and for the most up-to-date information. [email protected] diately like I was a kid again,” Miller said. “It was awesome.” GUV FULLER FIELD, 790 MAIN STREET, FALMOUTH Thank you all for following along.

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