Since its founding in 1855, William Paterson University has grown to become a comprehen- sive regional institution committ ed to academic excellence and student success. Accredited by the Middle States Association of Schools and Colleges, it off ers 42 undergraduate and 22 graduate degree programs as well as profes- sional development programs through its fi ve colleges: Arts and Communication; Cotsakos College of Business; Education; Humanities and Social Sciences; and Science and Health. Nearly 10,500 full- and part-time students from a diversity of backgrounds are enrolled at the University. Occupying a 370-acre, wooded campus, William Paterson is located in the hills of suburban Wayne, New Jersey, within an hour of the ocean, the mountains, the Meadowlands, and New York City. William Paterson off ers a wide variety of student activities, as well as modern on-campus housing and educational facilities. Financial aid is available to qualifi ed students. William Paterson off ers 12 NCAA Division III intercollegiate athletic programs, many of which have competed for national championships. The Pioneer baseball team captured na- tional crowns in 1992 and 1996, while men’s basketball reached the 2001 NCAA Division III Tournament title game with national player of the year Horace Jenkins, later a member of the Detroit Pistons, leading the way. To make arrangements to visit the University or for more information about our programs, telephone the Offi ce of Admissions at 973.720.2125, log on to www.wpunj.edu or write to William Paterson Univer- sity, Wayne, N.J. 07470-2103. Location ...... 300 Pompton Road, Wayne, N.J., 07470 Founded ...... 1855 Enrollment ...... 10,500 President ...... Arnold Speert Provost and Senior VP for Academic Aff airs ...... Edward Weil Vice President for Administration and Finance ....Steve Bolyai Vice President for Institutional Advancement ....Sandra Deller Vice President for Student Development ...... John Martone Director of Athletics ...... Sabrina Grant Associate Director of Athletics ...... Cindy Cohen Nickname ...... Pioneers Colors ...... Orange and Black Conference ...... New Jersey Athletic Conference Affi liations ...... NCAA Division III, ECAC Home Facility ...... Pioneer Baseball Park (500) Surface ...... A-Turf

2008 Record ...... 23-19 2008 NJAC Record/Finish ...... 10-8/fi ft h Lett erwinners Returning/Lost ...... 14/12 Position Starters Returning/Lost ...... 6/2 Starting Returning/Lost...... 2/2 Head Coach ...... Mike Lauterhahn (William Paterson ’97) Career Record ...... 23-19/second season Record at William Paterson ...... Same Lauterhahn’s E-Mail ...... [email protected] Assistant Coach Bob Lauterhahn (William Paterson, 29th season Assistant Coach John Ponchak (Muhlenberg ’59), ninth season Assistant Coach Scott Farber (William Paterson), seventh season Assistant Coach Jack Baker (William Paterson ’04), sixth season Assistant Coach Eric Lindstrom (Montclair State ’02), fi rst season William Paterson University ...... Inside Front Cover Baseball Offi ce Number ...... 973.720.2210 Quick Facts ...... 1 2009 Season Outlook ...... 2-4 2009 Roster ...... 5 Head Coach Mike Lauterhahn ...... 6 Director of Sports Information ...... Heather Brocious Coaching Staff ...... 7-8 E-Mail ...... [email protected] 2009 Pioneers ...... 9-17 Sports Information Assistant ...... Matt Agnoli 2008 Season Results ...... 18 E-Mail ...... [email protected] 2008 Statistics ...... 19-20 Sports Information Offi ce Number...... 973.720.2705 2008 NJAC Recap ...... 20 Sports Information Fax Number ...... 973.720.3017 2008 Honors ...... 20 Athletics Website ...... www.wpupioneers.com National Championships ...... 21 Pioneer Hotline ...... 973.720.2547 All-Americans/Players of the Year ...... 22 Pioneers in the Pros ...... 23 Credits: The 2009 William Paterson University Baseball Guide All-Time Records ...... 24-26 was writt en, designed and edited by the Department of Sports Hall of Fame ...... 27 Information. Greco Memorial Award ...... 27 Pioneer Baseball Park ...... 28 Photography: Larry Levanti. 2009 Schedule ...... Back Cover Editorial Assistance: Matt Agnoli, Britt any Carroll, Danielle DeDomenico, Erin Lauterhahn, Raquel Roder.

The William Paterson baseball team rode a produc- “What we tive lineup and gutsy pitching to fi nish 23-19 overall instill in our play- and 10-8 in the New Jersey Athletic Conference (NJAC) ers is that we want in 2008. With one of the most potent and clutch of- to get back to that fenses among conference schools, the Pioneers quali- level where we’re fi ed for the NJAC Tournament and defeated Montclair playing for national State 8-6 in the fi rst round, earning the program’s fi rst championships, not postseason win in four years. just trying to go The Pioneers showcased a high-powered off ense and make the con- last spring, leading the conference in runs-batt ed-in ference playoff s,” (345) and batt ing average (.336), ranking second in said second-year on-base-percentage (.415), and fi nishing third in runs head coach Mike scored (384). Lauterhahn. “But Aft er laying the groundwork for success last one of the things spring, the Pioneers are sett ing the bar higher this time that we’re capable around. of doing is having fun and not forget- ting what this is all about. I think Senior Will Courter .351 as the players perform a starting fi rst baseman last spring, litt le bett er when compiling a .982 fi elding percentage. they can relax and let their abilities shine through.” While the program will sorely miss four-year starting shortstop Dan Limone, WP’s single-season (38) and career (95) stolen-bases leader, key upgrades to a talented but thin pitching staff were made for the 2009 season, and the lineup will welcome back a preseason fi rst-team all-American outfi elder in Mike Guadango (Upper Saddle River, N.J./Northern Highlands). “I like our group right now,” Lauterhahn said. “We have a very good mix of youth and experienced players. We have very good chemistry, which is sometimes more important, and I think that the players understand what the expectation level is this year.”

Senior Will Courter (Roseland, N.J./West Essex) returns to anchor the William Paterson infi eld as a third-year starter at fi rst base. The 6-1 Courter fi nished fi ft h among the Pioneers’ everyday players with a .351 batt ing average, producing 47 hits, 41 runs and fi ve doubles last season, and he also fl ashed a tremendous glove, recording a team-high .982 fi elding percentage with just fi ve errors in 274 total chances. A competitive three-player race will determine who joins Courter on the right side of the infi eld. A Outfi elder Mike Guadango was named a second-team all-American starter last year, the player with the most experience aft er a sophomore season that saw him lead the conference in is junior Vin Ganz (Waterbury, Conn./Holy Cross), batt ing average (.435), (.701), RBI (59), who improved his range at the position following a doubles (17), and total bases (124). sophomore campaign during which he batt ed .303 with games in 2008 before an injury, Hays is a leader who 44 hits and 30 runs in 38 starts. Batt ling Ganz will be will help teach the slew of newcomers behind the dish. freshman Anthony Dorio (Lyndhurst, N.J./Lyndhurst), Aft er fi nishing third in career hits at his high school, a converted shortstop with power to the gaps, and the Pioneers will welcome the strong arm and craft i- junior Marc Palestina (Paramus, N.J./Paramus), who ness of Fondacaro. Pitchers love throwing to sopho- needs to strengthen his arm but has the most range more Zak Rose (Nutley, N.J./St. Mary Rutherford), an among the group. A Montclair State transfer, Palestina energetic player who shows good arm strength. Fresh- is expected to add man Ryan VanderMay (West Caldwell, N.J./Seton some off ensive pop Hall Prep) is a switch-hitt er returning from an injury, to the lineup. while freshman Pete Kraljic (Rochelle Park, N.J./ William Pat- Ridgefi eld Park) will off er Lauterhahn lineup options erson’s middle deep in the game thanks to his left -handed bat. infi eld could be the youngest in the conference, as fresh- man Rob Somers The Pioneers’ projected starting outfi eld consists (West Long Branch, of two juniors and a senior who att ributed for almost N.J./Shore Region- 40 percent of the team’s 2008 RBI output and 11 of al) will batt le for its 16 home runs. Experienced as it is explosive, the the starting job at formidable trio is led by Guadango, who was named to shortstop. Somers, the 2009 D3Baseball.com Preseason All-American First a .400 hitt er as a Team. senior captain in Last season, Guadango smashed a team-high high school before eight home runs while fi nishing atop the NJAC in fi ve a mid-season injury, categories: batt ing average (.435), slugging percentage Fift h-year senior Don Hays has made 51 had a good fall and (.701), RBI (59, 22nd in Division III), doubles (17), and career starts behind the plate is adjusting quickly total bases (124, tied-23rd in NCAA). for the Pioneers. to the college game. “Mike’s greatest asset is his off ensive ability,” said Junior Miguel Lugo Lauterhahn. “He’s a contact hitt er who has the power (Jersey City, N.J./St. Mary’s), a speedy NJIT transfer, to hit it out of the ball park.” Guadango, a two-time brings more experience at the position, starting 91 fi rst-team all-NJAC games at shortstop in two seasons for the Highlanders. selection, also Sophomore Kevin Ryan (Edison, N.J./Edison) rounds became the 29th out the group aft er batt ing .435 in 12 games last season, American Baseball scoring 15 runs in a limited role for the Pioneers. Coaches Associa- Freshman J.D. Melendez (Aberdeen, N.J./Ma- tion All-American tawan Regional) is slott ed to start at third base aft er in the program’s playing primarily at shortstop in high school. Melen- history with his dez, a second-team all-Shore Conference selection in second-team selec- 2008, will only get bett er as he adds bulk to his slight tion last spring. For 6-2, 190-pound frame. Backing up Melendez at third his career, the right are senior Skyler Conte (Kinnelon, N.J./Kinnelon), fi elder ranks third a power-hitt ing transfer from Ramapo College with all time at WP with a career .333 average, and sophomore Frank Franco a .424 batt ing aver- (Wayne, N.J./Wayne Hills), who enjoyed a great fall age, 29 doubles, 12 and has improved defensively. home runs, 100 RBI, By carrying fi ve on the roster this sea- and 89 runs scored. son, the Pioneers will have solid depth behind the One of the plate. William Paterson plans to divide starting duties best hitt ers during John Elia started 41 games in the between senior Don Hays (Paramus, N.J./Paramus) the fall was senior outfi eld as a junior last year, hitt ing .356 and freshman Vin Fondacaro (Pompton Plains, N.J./ John Elia (Emerson, while stealing seven bases. Pequannock Twp.). A fi ft h-year senior who started six N.J./Pascack Val-

North Warren Regional) is a weapon against right-handers, while County College of Morris transfer Mike Moran (Pompton Plains, N.J./Pequannock Twp.) and freshman Jack Montanile (Weehawken, N.J./Hud- son Catholic), a four-time fi rst-team all-county athlete, have the ability to back-up at each outfi eld position. Freshman Joe DeNora (Marlboro, N.J./Colts Neck), second all time on the single-season stolen bases list at Colts Neck High School, completes the Pioneer out- fi eld.

William Paterson will boast a talented 11-member pitching staff this spring, a deep group that blends experience with talented newcomers who will “make or break” the Pioneers, according to Lauterhahn. For the Pioneers, their anchor and veteran hurler is senior Dan VandeVrede (Lincoln Park, N.J./Pequan- nock Twp.), a fi erce competitor who owns a 9-7 record in 18 career starts. The right-hander locates his curve- ball for strikes and has great poise, fi nishing second on the team as a junior with 63.1 innings pitched and four wins while throwing two complete games. Junior right-hander Scott Zirul (Cedar Grove, N.J./Cedar Grove) led the Pioneers in starts (11), in- nings pitched (68.0), and wins (six) last season. The 6-2 hurler has great location and was given the ball against Montclair State May 1 in the conference tournament, tossing seven innings of an 8-6 victory. A transfer from Division I Georgia Southern, soph- Senior Dan VandeVrede will anchor a young pitching staff aft er omore Ryan Steidl (Randolph, N.J./Morris Knolls) is throwing 63.1 innings and two complete games in 13 appearances an imposing 6-4 left -hander. Classmate Kyle Schlemm last season. (Secaucus, N.J./Secaucus) returns aft er leading the team as a freshman with a 3.68 earned- average and ley), who started 41 games in center fi eld last season. 4.2 -to-walk ratio. The 6-2 Elia fi nished second on the team with 58 hits Seven newcomers, including six freshmen, will and three home runs, and was third with 12 doubles join the WP staff this season. A transfer from Salem (tied-11th in NJAC), a .497 slugging percentage and C.C., junior Tyler Renner (Matawan, N.J./Matawan 44 RBI (tied-10th in NJAC). Lauterhahn believes Elia, Regional) has the potential to become the team’s closer, a former transfer from Monmouth, will draw interest while John Savoie (Hawthorne, N.J./Hawthorne) is a from professional scouts. hard-throwing righty who establishes the inside of the Junior Andrue Laguerre (Jersey City, N.J./St. plate, and J.J. Moran (River Vale, N.J./Pascack Valley) Benedict’s Prep) will begin his second year in the throws a hard slider as a power . Pioneers’ outfi eld as the starting left fi elder. The 6-2 Rounding out the group of freshmen are Steve Laguerre hit .326 in 34 starts, including the third-best Coral (Totowa, N.J./Passaic Valley), a 6-3 right-hander RBI total (29) among returning Pioneers. who has a deceptive delivery, Rob Doughty (Jersey William Paterson has plenty of depth, boasting City, N.J./Hudson Catholic), left y Tom Aiellos (Hack- several back-ups with starting experience. Junior ensack, N.J./Hackensack) and Dan Alcala (Totowa, James Gregory (Ramsey, N.J./Ramsey), the back-up to N.J./Passaic Valley). Guadango, compliments his strong arm with a good work ethic. Senior Derek Koppinger (Columbia, N.J./ No. Name Pos. Yr. Ht. Wt. B/T Hometown/High School 1 Vin Ganz 2B Jr. 5-8 175 R/R Waterbury, Conn./Holy Cross 2 Scott Zirul RHP Jr. 6-2 170 R/R Cedar Grove, N.J./Cedar Grove 3 Rob Somers INF Fr. 5-11 175 L/R West Long Branch, N.J./Shore Regional 4 Anthony Dorio INF Fr. 5-9 170 R/R Lyndhurst, N.J./Lyndhurst 5 Vin Fondacaro C Fr. 5-10 195 R/R Pompton Plains, N.J./Pequannock Twp. 6 Derek Koppinger OF Sr. 6-0 180 L/R Columbia, N.J./North Warren Regional 7 Kevin Ryan 2B So. 6-0 175 R/R Edison, N.J./Edison 8 Kyle Schlemm RHP So. 6-1 200 R/R Secaucus, N.J./Secaucus 9 Marc Palestina INF Jr. 5-11 190 R/R Paramus, N.J./Paramus 10 Andrue Laguerre OF Jr. 6-2 195 R/R Jersey City, N.J./St. Benedict’s Prep 11 Will Courter 1B Sr. 6-0 190 L/R Roseland, N.J./West Essex 12 Zak Rose C So. 5-9 180 R/R Nutley, N.J./St. Mary Rutherford 13 Frank Franco 3B/C So. 6-1 225 R/R Wayne, N.J./Wayne Hills 14 Jack Montanile OF Fr. 5-11 190 R/R Weehawken, N.J./Hudson Catholic 15 Dan VandeVrede RHP Sr. 5-11 190 R/R Lincoln Park, N.J./Pequannock Twp. 16 J.J. Moran RHP Fr. 6-2 195 R/R River Vale, N.J./Pascack Valley 17 Dan Alcala RHP Fr. 6-2 190 R/R Totowa, N.J./Passaic Valley 18 Ryan VanderMay C Fr. 6-1 230 B/R West Caldwell, N.J./Seton Hall Prep 19 Steve Coral RHP Fr. 6-3 180 R/R Totowa, N.J./Passaic Valley 20 Tyler Renner RHP Jr. 6-1 190 R/R Matawan, N.J./Matawan Regional 21 Mike Guadango OF Jr. 5-11 190 R/R Upper Saddle River, N.J./Northern Highlands 22 Ryan Steidl LHP So. 6-4 180 L/L Randolph, N.J./Morris Knolls 23 John Elia OF Sr. 6-2 210 R/R Emerson, N.J./Pascack Valley 24 James Gregory OF Jr. 6-0 180 R/R Ramsey, N.J./Ramsey 27 J.D. Melendez INF Fr. 6-2 190 R/R Aberdeen, N.J./Matawan Regional 28 Miguel Lugo INF Jr. 5-9 160 R/R Jersey City, N.J./St. Mary’s 29 Mike Moran OF So. 6-0 180 L/L Pompton Plains, N.J./Pequannock Twp. 30 Rob Doughty RHP Fr. 5-10 180 R/R Jersey City, N.J./Hudson Catholic 31 Don Hays C Sr. 5-8 190 R/R Paramus, N.J./Paramus 34 Joe DeNora OF Fr. 5-9 155 R/R Marlboro, N.J./Colts Neck 39 Tom Aiellos LHP Fr. 5-10 180 L/L Hackensack, N.J./Hackensack 40 John Savoie RHP Fr. 6-1 190 R/R Hawthorne, N.J./Hawthorne 41 Pete Kraljic C Fr. 5-9 180 L/R Rochelle Park, N.J./Ridgefi eld Park 44 Skyler Conte INF Sr. 6-0 215 R/R Kinnelon, N.J./Kinnelon

Head Coach: Mike Lauterhahn (William Paterson ’97), second season at William Paterson Assistant Coaches: Bob Lauterhahn (William Paterson), 29th season John Ponchak (Muhlenberg ’59), ninth season Scott Farber (William Paterson), seventh season Jack Baker (William Paterson ’04), sixth season Eric Lindstrom (Montclair State ’02), fi rst season a fi ft h-grade teacher at Frank W. Gavlak School in Wal- lington (1996-2001).

An all-New Jersey Athletic Conference outfi elder for the Pioneers aft er transferring from Rutgers-Newark, Lauterhahn helped lead William Paterson to a 56-24 two-year record (1993-94), the 1993 NJAC title and a Former William Paterson standout berth in that year’s NCAA Tournament. Draft ed by the Mike Lauterhahn begins his second Chicago Cubs in 1994, he spent two years in the Cubs’ season as the Pioneers’ head coach in farm system before returning to William Paterson to 2009. fi nish his studies. Lauterhahn currently stands tied for eighth in hit by pitches (14) and tied for 10th in triples A year ago, Lauterhahn led the Pioneers to a 23-19 (nine) on the William Paterson career charts, and tied overall record and a berth in the New Jersey Athletic for second in hit by pitches (12, 1993), tied for third in Conference (NJAC) Tournament. William Paterson triples (eight, 1993) and tied for seventh in runs scored earned its fi rst postseason victory since 2004, defeating (55, 1993) on the single-season lists. In addition to his host Montclair State 8-6 in the opening game exploits as a member of the William Paterson baseball (May 1). Three of his players earned selections to team, Lauterhahn also was a two-year starting guard the 2008 New Jersey Collegiate Baseball Association for the Pioneer basketball team (1992-93, 1993-94), and (NJCBA) All-State Team, including sophomore out- his 15 assists against Richard Stockton (2/20/93) remain fi elder Mike Guadango, a fi rst-team all-conference and tied for the best single-game total in program history. second-team all-America honoree. A 1997 graduate of William Paterson with a bachelor’s Prior to returning to his alma mater, Lauterhahn degree in elementary education and history, Lauter- served as the varsity head coach at Rutherford High hahn resides in Carlstadt with his wife, Lucia, and their School (2001-07), leading the Bulldogs to a 129-55-1 children, Sean and Gianna. He was inducted into the record during his seven seasons, the 2004 and 2005 Athletic Hall of Fame of his alma mater, Wallington Group 2 state titles, Group 2 runner-up fi nishes in 2001 High School, aft er earning all-area, all-conference and and 2003, and the Bergen County Scholastic League’s all-county honors in basketball, and all-conference (BCSL) American Division crowns in 2001 and 2003. laurels in baseball. The 2005 Bergen County, BCSL-American and northjerseysports.com Coach of the Year, Lauterhahn sent more than 20 of his former student-athletes on to play in the college ranks, and mentored three more who signed contracts with clubs.

Lauterhahn’s connection to the Pioneer program stretches back more than a quarter century, as his father, Bob, just completed his 28th season as an as- sistant coach, and his brother, Dan (1995-97), was an all-American at the school and a 1997 draft selection of the Detroit Tigers.

A member of the New Jersey State Baseball Coaches Association Executive Committ ee and the Northeast’s coach at the 2004-06 Senior State All-Star Games, Lauterhahn worked as a William Paterson assistant coach during the fall season from 2000-06, and as a staff member for the Joe Wladyka Camps from 2001-07. He taught history at Rutherford High School (2004-07), and previously served as a social studies teacher at Wallington Junior/Senior High School (2001-04) and as Now in his 29th season in the William John Ponchak is yet another coaching Paterson dugout, assistant coach Bob legend on the Pioneers’ staff , having Lauterhahn has been an integral part coached for 44 seasons over fi ve de- of the Pioneers’ baseball triumphs during the last three cades. His ability to relate the game to student-athletes is decades. still the same today as it was in his early coaching years.

Just how respected is Lauterhahn? On Nov. 15, 2004, he Now in his ninth season as an assistant coach at William became the only assistant coach ever inducted into the Paterson, the venerable Ponchak joined the Pioneer staff William Paterson University Alumni Association Athletic in 2001. Since his arrival, he has been the proverbial jack Hall of Fame. of all trades, although his primary duty is monitoring relievers warming up in the bullpen. He is also adept at Through the years, Lauterhahn has consistently shown the helping players correct their fl aws and oft en fi nds play- ability to impart his knowledge of the game to pitchers ers seeking his counsel instead of having to off er it, a sure and position players alike due to his dynamic personal- sign of the respect he has earned. ity, a trait that has helped lure several standouts to play at Pioneer Baseball Park. He also possesses a great feel Prior to coaching at William Paterson, Ponchak mentored for the game, as evidenced by his most recent work as the Ramsey High School for 35 years (1964-66, 1969-2000) and third-base and outfi eld coach. His pointers helped Bryan guided the Rams to 555 wins and three Bergen County Graham capture the 2003 New Jersey Athletic Conference championships. This was even more impressive con- Player of the Year award en route to being selected by the sidering Ramsey oft en opposed teams with much larger Kansas City Royals in the Major League Baseball Amateur enrollments. As a result, he captured the Bergen County Draft . In addition to Graham, his teaching helped Jack “Coach of the Century” award in 1999 and was shortly Lipari earn all-America honors in 2001 and has been key thereaft er inducted into the Bergen County Baseball and to the development of all-NJAC outfi elders Brian Gelalia, New Jersey Scholastic Halls of Fame. Rick Pignatello and current all-American Mike Guadango. Ponchak earned a B.S. in history from Muhlenberg Col- Part of Lauterhahn’s legacy extends to his two sons, Mike lege in 1959. He taught history at Ramsey High School and Dan, the latt er of whom was inducted into the Hall for 40 years before retiring at the end of the 2002-03 school of Fame in 2004 along with Bob. Mike, now in his second year. One of his students at Ramsey was Mat Sackman, season as the Pioneers’ head coach, played center fi eld who went on to play for the Pioneers. Ponchak resides in from 1993-94 for the Pioneers and was draft ed by the Chi- Wyckoff with his wife of 33 years, Sally. cago 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 offi cials in the state. He has offi ciated the renowned Primetime Shootout in Tren- ton, 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 Ath- letic Conference.

Lauterhahn resides in Wanaque with his wife, Gerrie. His youngest child, daughter Erin, is currently a junior at Wil- liam Paterson. Scott Farber enters his seventh season Now in his sixth season as an assistant as an assistant coach at William Pater- coach at his alma mater, Jack Baker son, developing the Pioneers’ talented will again coach fi rst base this season hurlers. and will be relied upon for his recruit- ing abilities. Farber’s work during a pitcher’s off days is almost as critical as it is during a game. His ability to relate phi- Baker played for the Pioneers in 2002 and 2003 aft er trans- losophies on how to approach certain hitt ers and how to ferring from Division I Saint Peter’s College. As a senior, conserve energy are among the reasons Pioneer pitchers he batt ed .372 while splitt ing time between third base and continue to improve from the fi rst pitches they throw as the mound. freshmen. He embraces working with the pitching staff much the same way he did when gett ing the ball for a big Baker is a physical education teacher at Hoboken High game while pitching at William Paterson. He helped the School. He earned a B.S. in exercise and movement sci- Pioneers earn their fi rst national championship in 1992, ence at William Paterson in 2004, and a master’s in admin- winning the title game, and left as the all-time leader in istration and supervision at Saint Peter’s in 2005. winning percentage (20-1, .952) and earned-run average (2.13).

Each summer, Farber plays with several other past Wil- liam Paterson players on a team that reached the 2003 American Amateur Baseball Congress (AABC) National Semipro Baseball Finals.

A one-time business major at William Paterson, Farber is Eric Lindstrom begins his fi rst season an insurance agent at Farber & Lott man, Inc., of Palisades working with the William Paterson Park. He resides in Montvale with his four children: baseball program as an assistant coach Aidan, Allie, Ella and Camryn. in 2009.

A scholarship player at Saint Peter’s College, Lindstrom served as an associate scout with the St. Louis Cardinals (2004-09) and brings seven years of high school coaching experience to the Pioneers’ staff . Aft er serving as an as- sistant coach at his alma mater, Wayne Valley High School (2001-02), and Manchester Regional High School (2003-04), he spent three seasons as Midland Park High School’s head coach (2005-07).

A teacher at Kennedy High School in Paterson, Lindstrom earned a bachelor’s degree in political science from Mont- clair State University in 2002. He resides in Wayne. Owns a .330 average in 62 career games (53 starts) with 42 RBI and 60 runs scored ... Started in 33 of 34 games at fi rst base in 2008, boosting his average to .351 while collecting 47 hits, 26 RBI, and 41 runs scored (1.21/game, third in NJAC) ... Registered fi ve doubles and one ... Posted anoth- er excellent season defensively with a .982 fi elding percentage, recording just fi ve errors in 274 chanc- es ... Had 14 multi-hit games ... Was a combined 9-for-15 with six runs and three RBI in four games against Montclair State ... At Stevens (4/16/08), was 2-for-5 with a home run, two RBI and three runs scored ... Started in 20 of 28 games at fi rst base in 2007, batt ing .296 with 19 runs and 16 RBI ... Posted a .983 fi elding percentage, making only three errors in 175 total chances ... Went a combined 6-for-8 with two runs and seven RBI in a doubleheader against No. 24 Ramapo (4/28/07) ... Transferred from Seton Hall University, where he played as a freshman in 2006 ... Was a fi rst-team all-state, all-Group and all-county performer at West Essex H.S. ... Named the Essex County Player of the Year ... Selected to the 2007-08 All-NJAC Academic Honorable Mention Team ... Majoring in business administration.

Started 41 games in the outfi eld for William Paterson in 2008, batt ing .356 ... Finished second for the Pioneers in hits (58), home runs (three) and total bases (81), and third in doubles (12, tied-11th in NJAC), slugging percentage (.497), and RBI (44, tied-10th in NJAC) ... Added 29 runs scored and seven stolen bases ... Had 17 multi-hit games and reached base safely in 37 of 41 games ... His two-out, ninth-inning lift ed the Pioneers to a 6-5 win against No. 11 Kean (4/11/08) ... Went 4-for-5 with a double and two RBI during a 13-2 win against Southern Maine (3/20/08) ... Was 3-for-4 with a home run, three runs scored and three RBI against FDU-Florham (4/8/08) ... Transferred from Monmouth University, where he competed for two seasons, batt ing .235 in 20 games in 2007 ... Majoring in business administration. A fi ft h-year senior, he has started in 51 of 72 career games, batt ing .271 ... Started six games in 2008 before an injury ended his season ... Started 21 of 23 games behind the plate in 2007, hitt ing .284 and scoring 18 runs ... Blasted his fi rst career home run in the season opener against Wabash College (3/9/07) ... Had a .989 fi elding percentage, making only two errors in 175 total chances ... Went 4-for-5 with two runs scored and three RBI against Springfi eld (3/12/07) ... Moved into the starting lineup midway through the 2006 campaign and compiled a .275 batt 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 fresh- man in 2005 ... Smacked his fi rst hit, a single, against Manhatt anville (4/20/05) ... Majoring in physical education.

Hit .313 in 31 games (25 starts) during his fi rst season as a Pioneer in 2008 ... Scored 25 runs, laced two doubles and collected 19 RBI ... Was a perfect 9-for-9 on att empts ... Went 4-for-7 with four RBI against John Jay (4/23/08) ... Had nine other multi-hit eff orts, including a 3-for-5 day with a double during an 8-6 win at Montclair State in the NJAC Tournament (5/1/08) ... Transferred from Sussex County Community College where he competed for two years ... Was a standout at North Warren Regional H.S., leading his team with 19 stolen bases and a .319 batt ing average as a senior ... Named to the Fall 2008 Dean’s List ... Majoring in art.

Has started in 18 of 35 career appearances, posting a 9-7 record, 5.15 ERA and 2.32 strikeout-to-walk ratio ... Appeared in 13 games, making nine starts as a junior in 2008 ... Was second on team in wins (four) and innings pitched (63.1) ... Had seven in seven innings, allowing just one run during a 10-3 victory at New Jersey City (4/10/08) ... Picked up the save with 1.1 innings of score- less relief in an 8-6 win at Montclair State in the NJAC Tournament (5/1/08) ... Made 10 appearances, including eight starts, as a sophomore in 2007 and threw 51.1 innings ... Tied for fi rst on the team in wins with four ... Selected as the NJAC Pitcher of the Week and ECAC Metro Region Co-Pitcher of the Week April 23 aft er throwing nine scoreless innings for a win against Rutgers-Camden (4/19/07) ... Had an impressive fi rst season with the Pioneers, pitch- ing 20.0 innings with a 3.60 earned-run average in 2006 ... Named to the Star Ledger All-Morris County and All-Group 2 Teams aft er leading Pequannock Twp. H.S. to its fi rst Morris County title ... His brother, Steve, pitched for the Pioneers (2007-08) ... Majoring in sociology.

Hit .303 in 39 games (38 starts) during his fi rst season as a Pioneer in 2008 ... Had 30 runs scored, 44 hits, fi ve doubles and 24 RBI at second base, also adding a home run and two triples ... Had 14 multi-hit eff orts, including a 5-for-5 day with a home run, three RBI and four runs scored in a 22-8 victory against Calvin (3/14/08) ... Went 3-for-4 with a pair of doubles, two runs scored and four RBI during a 12-5 win against Rutgers-Camden (4/12/08) ... Transferred from Gloucester County College, where he batt ed .296 in 16 games in 2007 ... Helped lead his Holy Cross H.S. team to a league championship as a senior in 2006 ... Major is undeclared. Has appeared in 45 career games (10 starts), hitt ing .242 ... Made 10 starts in 20 appearances as a sophomore outfi elder for the Pioneers in 2008, batt ing .250 ... Was 2-for-4 with a RBI against No. 7 TCNJ (4/19/08) ... Collected two hits in games against SUNY Oneonta (3/26/08) and at Old Westbury (3/27/08) ... Saw action in 25 games as a freshman in 2007 ... Went 1-for-1 with two RBI against FDU-Florham (4/10/07) ... Drew RBI walks at Staten Island (4/3/08) and against Rowan (4/23/08) ... Majoring in physical education.

Named to the 2009 D3Baseball.com Preseason All-America First Team ... In 78 career games (76 starts), owns a .424 batt ing average (third at WP), 29 doubles, 12 home runs, 100 RBI and 89 runs scored ... Followed a superb fi rst season with an even greater campaign as a sophomore outfi elder for the Pioneers in 2008, leading the NJAC in batt ing average (.435, tied-50th in Division III), slugging per- centage (.701), RBI (59, 22nd in NCAA), doubles (17), and total bases (124, tied-23rd in Division III) ... Named to the American Baseball Coaches Association (ABCA) All-America Second Team, and the ABCA Mid-Atlantic Region, ECAC All-Metro Region, All-NJAC and New Jersey Collegiate Baseball Association (NJCBA) Division II/III All-State First Teams ... Started 41 of 42 games, leading the team with 77 hits (second in NJAC, tied-18th in Division III), eight home runs (tied-third in NJAC), and 53 runs scored (third in NJAC) ... Added three triples while compiling a .495 on-base percentage (fi ft h in NJAC) ... His 2008 totals ranked him third in hits, fourth in RBI, tied for sixth in doubles, eighth in average, and 10th in at-bats (177) on the Pioneer single-season charts ... Had a hit in 35 games, and reached base safely in all but four games in 2008 ... Batt ed .500 (6-for-12) in the NJAC Tournament, adding three runs, three RBI, a double and a stolen base ... Slugged two home runs and was 3-for-4 with two runs scored and two RBI during a 6-4 win against Rutgers-Newark (4/7/08) ... Had multi-RBI eff orts in 18 contests ... Had an outstanding fi rst year with the Pioneers in 2007, leading WP with four home runs, 41 RBI and a .618 slugging percentage ... Named to the American Baseball Coaches Association (ABCA) Mid-Atlantic Region All-Second Team and the NJAC All-First Team as a fresh- man, as well as the New Jersey Collegiate Baseball Association (NJCBA) Division II/III Rookie Player of the Year ... Started in 35 of 36 games, posting a .410 average (fi ft h in NJAC) ... Was fourth in the NJAC in slugging percentage, fi ft h in total bases (89) and tied for seventh in hits (59) ... Had 18 multi-hit games ... His home run against Luther College (3/18/07) led the Pioneers to an 11-10 victory and earned him NJAC and NJCBA Rookie of the Week honors (3/19/07) ... Went 3-for-3 with four runs, six RBI and a home run against Ramapo College (4/28/07) ... Had eight RBI in four games (4/17/07-4/21/07), helping earn him NJAC Rookie of the Week honors for two consecutive weeks (4/23/07 and 4/30/07) ... Att ended the University of Delaware in 2005-06 ... Majoring in physical education. Batt ed .326 in 36 games (34 starts) during his fi rst season at William Paterson in 2008, posting 28 runs scored, 47 hits and 29 RBI ... Added six doubles, six stolen bases and four sacrifi ce bunts (tied-14th in NJAC) ... Compiled 16 multi-hit eff orts ... Had a nine-game hitt ing streak (April 8-17), beginning with a 3-for-4 day in a 6-4 win against Rutgers-Newark ... Went 3-for-6 with four RBI and three runs scored during a 22-8 victory against Calvin (3/14/08) ... Played for Brookdale Community College for two years, helping his team place fourth at the Junior College World Series ... Majoring in physical education.

Led the Pioneers in games started (11), innings pitched (68.0) and wins (six) during his fi rst season as a Pioneer in 2008 ... Posted a 4.37 ERA and 6-1 record ... Ranked third on the team with 25 strikeouts ... Picked up the victory aft er pitching the fi rst 7.0 innings of an 8-6 win at Montclair State in the fi rst round of the NJAC Tournament (5/1/08) ... Transferred from FDU-Florham ... Earned fi rst-team all- state, all-Essex County and all-Colonial Hills Conference honors as a senior at Cedar Grove H.S. aft er posting a .500 batt ing average, 37 RBI, and a school record for career hits with 140 ... A Fall 2008 Dean’s List student ... Double majoring in business administration and philosophy.

Played in seven games as a freshman in 2008 ... Scored his fi rst run against SUNY Oneonta (3/26/08) and had his fi rst hit against Staten Island (4/2/08) ... Had a .371 batt ing average, four home runs and 30 RBI as a senior in 2007 for Wayne Hills H.S. ... A Spring 2008 and Fall 2008 Dean’s List student ... Double majoring in business administration and accounting. Played in 12 games for the Pioneers in 2008, starting four times and batt ing .435 ... Added 15 runs scored as well as three stolen bases ... Went 3-for-6 while crossing the plate fi ve times at No. 10 RPI (4/22/08), and was 2-for-4 with a pair of runs scored against John Jay (4/23/08) ... Was MVP of his 19-8 Edison H.S. team in 2007 aft er posting a .400 batt ing average and earning fi rst-team all-Red Division honors ... A Fall 2008 Dean’s List student ... Majoring in sociology.

Appeared in nine games, making two starts, and led the Pioneers with a 3.68 ERA and 4.2 strikeout- to-walk ratio in 2008 ... Finished 2-0 while recording 21 strikeouts in 29.1 innings ... Threw 2.1 score- less innings of relief against Rowan in the NJAC Tournament (5/3/08) ... Tossed a complete-game shutout, striking out six, in an 11-0 decision at Stevens (4/16/08) ... Picked up his fi rst win aft er strik- ing out eight hitt ers in 7.0 innings of a 10-8 game against Staten Island (4/2/08) ... Held opponents to a team-best .258 batt ing average ... Led his Secaucus H.S. team as a captain in 2007 while earning fi rst-team all-BCSL National League honors ... Major is undeclared.

ceptions and two touchdowns ... Also a four-year lett erwinner in ice hockey for the Hornets, notching eight goals and 20 as- sists to earn honorable-mention all-county laurels ... A Passaic Valley Honors Society member ... Majoring in accounting.

Was named a second-team all-league pick as a senior pitcher at Hackensack H.S. ... Also lett ered in basketball and soccer ... Majoring in biology.

Batt ed .330 with 33 runs scored and 19 stolen bases as a senior at Colts Neck H.S. ... Helped lead his team to the Group 4 championship game (2006-08) and two Shore Conference “A” Division titles Was a senior captain and two-time (2007-08) ... Was a senior captain ... Ranks second all time on fi rst-team all-Passaic County and the Colts Neck single-season stolen bases list ... A member of all-Northern Hills selection at Passaic Val- the 2008 Freehold Regional All-District Team and Monmouth ley H.S. ... Went 5-1 with a 2.46 ERA while County All-Star Team ... Majoring in biology. hitt ing .350 as a senior, and posted a 5-0 record, 1.64 ERA and .360 batt ing average as a junior during a 28-3 season, helping to lead the Hornets to conference and county championships ... Was the 2007 Passaic County Tour- nament MVP and earned fi rst-team all-area and all-Group 3 honors ... Also a two-year basketball lett erwinner who won a Group 3 state title ... Played football and was named a A two-year captain who broke the career second-team all-conference and honorable-mention (149) and single-season (51) hits records all-county honoree, fi nishing his career with 13 receiving at Lyndhurst H.S. ... Batt ed .489 as senior touchdowns and 1,600 yards ... Majoring in physical educa- to help guide the Golden Bears to a tion. Group 1 championship ... Was a four-time all-league selection, and fi rst-team all-Group and second- team all-state and all-county honoree in 2008 ... His school’s career leader in three-pointers made (119), he was a fi rst-team all-league and second-team all-county honoree in basketball ... Won the 2008 state title as a member of the Lyndhurst American Legion ... Major is undeclared. A transfer from Ramapo College, where he played in 71 total games (44 starts) and batt ed .333 in three seasons ... Played baseball and basketball at Kinnelon H.S. ... Double majoring in exercise and move- ment science and physical education. Was a captain and earned second-team all-Hudson County honors as a senior at Hudson Catholic H.S. ... Batt ed .436 and collected 89 strikeouts as a junior, earning fi rst-team all-Hudson and second-team all-state honors ... Was a second-team all-Hudson County Led his Passaic Valley H.S. team to a pick as a sophomore ... Named the MVP of the 2007 Hudson 17-7 record in 2008, recording a 4-2 mark County title game ... Also lett ered in basketball for the Hawks with 53 strikeouts and a 2.70 ERA on the ... Played four years for Ed Ford and the Diamond Dawgs mound ... Was named a fi rst-team summer team, winning the RBI World Series in 2008 ... Major all-Northern Hills and second-team is undeclared. all-Passaic County selection as both a junior and senior ... Hit .389 with 18 RBI while posting a 3-0 record and 2.64 ERA his junior year ... Played one year of football, posting two inter-

Was named a fi rst-team all-Northern Named a second-team all-Shore Confer- Hills and second-team all-Morris County ence selection aft er hitt ing .416 with 24 honoree as a senior at Pequannock Twp. RBI as a senior at Matawan Regional H.S. H.S. ... Led the 2008 Golden Panthers to a ... Added seven doubles and two triples, Northern Hills Conference championship earning fi rst-team all-conference laurels and a berth in to the Morris County Final Four ... Finished ... Made consecutive Carpenter Cup appearances, winning third all time in career hits at Pequannock ... Named a the Hammer Award and Stopper Award for pitching ... Let- fi rst-team all-Northern Hills, fi rst-team all-area and tered in soccer ... His father, John Melendez, Sr., had a 10-year third-team all-Morris County pick as a junior ... Played for career as a jockey ... Major is undeclared. the North Jersey Cardinals summer team ... Lett ered as a junior in basketball ... An Honor Roll student ... His uncle, John Kriete, competed with The Citadel’s rifl e team, while his cousin, Carlos Fernandez, played basketball at the University of Miami ... Major is undeclared.

A four-time all-Hudson County and all-league selection at Hudson Catholic H.S. ... Named a second-team all-state (non-public) honoree as a senior captain, batt ing .506 with six homers and 20 stolen A three-time all-league at Ridge- bases while posting a .695 on-base percentage and .906 slug- fi eld Park H.S., he was the captain and ging percentage ... Won a county championship as a junior, MVP aft er hitt ing .380 and leading Bergen hitt ing .421 with 20 RBI and 40 runs scored to earn third-team County in stolen bases (34) as a senior in all-state honors ... Competed with the Lyndhurst American 2008 ... Posted 36 RBI during his junior Legion and won the state and league championships ... A season, the second-highest total in the county ... Was named New Jersey High School All-Star Game selection ... Served to the All-BCSL American Team as a sophomore ... Also a as the Student Government Secretary ... Played quarterback two-time all-league selection in football aft er tallying 1,800 for the Hawks, earning all-league and all-county accolades ... yards rushing and 19 touchdowns ... A Math and National Majoring in physical education. Honor Society member ... His father, Pete, played football and baseball at Glassboro State ... Tom, his uncle, played baseball at William Paterson (1973-77) ... Major is undeclared.

Was a two-time fi rst-team all-NBIAL se- lection at Pascack Valley H.S. ... Went 5-2 with a 2.30 ERA as a senior while post- Transferred from NJIT, where he started ing a .376 average and 38 RBI, earning in 91 games at shortstop during two sea- second-team all-county and third-team sons ... Hit .233 as a freshman (2007) and all-Group 2 honors ... Also played football and fi nished as the .286 as a sophomore (2008), posting totals state runners-up in 2006 and 2007 while earning all-NBIAL of 15 doubles, 39 RBI, 57 runs scored and accolades ... Majoring in physical education. 17 stolen bases ... Named the 2006 Hudson Reporter Player of the Year as a senior at St. Mary’s H.S. ... Also selected to the Star-Ledger All-Hudson County First Team and All-State Non-Public Third Team as a senior ... A member of the Na- tional Honor Society ... Majoring in business administration. both a junior and senior, as well as a second-team all-Bergen County pick in 2006 ... Hit .429 as a senior with 30 RBI ... Also played for the East Coast Ruff Ryders and the Lyndhurst Legion Post ... A two-year Honor Roll student ... Majoring in athletic training. Played one season at the County College of Morris in 2007 before arriving at WP ... Was a fi rst-team all-Northern Hills selec- tion as a senior at Pequannock Twp. H.S. in 2005, a season during which he led the Panthers to the conference and county championships ... Also lett ered in basketball ... Majoring in exercise and movement A transfer from Franklin Pierce University ... Was named science. a fi rst-team all-state and all-Passaic selection as a senior at Hawthorne H.S. in 2008 ... Was WGHT 1500 AM’s Player of the Year ... Also lett ered in football and basketball ... Majoring in physical education.

A transfer from Montclair State, he played in 45 games during two seasons and hit .275 (2007-08) ... Led his Para- mus H.S. team to a 25-4 record and the Was a senior captain at shortstop dur- NNJIL championship as a senior captain ing a 19-5 season at Shore Regional H.S., in 2006 ... Was named a second-team all-Bergen County and hitt ing .400 with fi ve doubles, two triples fi rst-team all-league pick aft er hitt ing .415 as a senior with with a homer before a mid-season injury 30 RBI and 32 runs scored ... Was a fi rst-team all-league and ... Majoring in business administration. third-team all-Bergen County honoree as a junior aft er hitt ing .439 ... Played with the Teaneck Titans for six years ... Was a three-year lett erwinner in ice hockey, winning the Rookie of the Year award ... Major is undeclared.

A transfer from Georgia Southern Uni- versity aft er making 10 relief appearances during the 2008 season ... Named to the Southern Conference Academic Honor Played at Salem Community College for Roll from 2006-08 ... Competed in cross two seasons before transferring to WP ... country and winter track at Morris Knolls H.S. ... His father, Was the 2006 Shore Challenge MVP as a Bill, competed at Georgia Southern before playing minor senior at Matawan Regional H.S. ... Had league baseball with the Oakland A’s organization ... A Fall 17 strikeouts against Neptune ... Was a 2008 Dean’s List student ... Is a member of the Collegiate fi rst-team all-Shore Conference selection as a junior ... Played National Scholars Honor Society ... Majoring in business for the Manchester Yankees, winning his start in the ABCCL administration. championship game ... Was a three-year starter at quarterback for the Huskies ... Majoring in sociology.

Att ended the University of Rhode Island before transferring to WP ... Won con- Played at Rutgers-Newark before trans- secutive conference, county and state ferring to WP ... Saw action in 15 games as championships at perennial power Seton a freshman in 2007 ... A two-year captain, Hall Prep in 2006 and 2007 ... His father, he led his St. Mary H.S. of Rutherford Ray, played football at Montclair State ... Majoring in physical team to a State B championship in 2006 education. ... Was a fi rst-team all-BCSL selection as

Date Opponent Result Record Pitcher March 9 WORCESTER STATE L, 5-7 (7) 0-1 Mongelli (L, 0-1) WORCESTER STATE W, 6-4 (7) 1-1 Zirul (W, 1-0) March 11 UNION L, 13-17 (8) 1-2 Stokes (L, 0-1) March 14 vs. Calvin# W, 22-8 2-2 Mongelli (W, 1-1) March 15 vs. Western New England# W, 2-1 (7) 3-2 D. VandeVrede (W, 1-0) vs. Western New England# W, 9-4 (8) 4-2 S. VandeVrede (W, 1-0) March 16 vs. No. 3 SUNY Cortland# L, 5-12 4-3 Albanese (L, 0-1) March 17 vs. Brockport# L, 5-6 4-4 Schlitzer (L, 0-1) March 18 vs. Springfi eld# W, 13-11 5-4 S. VandeVrede (W, 2-0) March 19 vs. No. 25 Keene State# L, 6-18 5-5 D. VandeVrede (L, 1-1) March 20 vs. Southern Maine# W, 13-2 6-5 Zirul (W, 2-0) March 21 vs. Concordia# W, 6-1 7-5 Schlitzer (W, 1-1) March 25 at Manhatt anville L, 10-12 7-6 Stokes (L, 0-2) March 26 SUNY ONEONTA W, 17-0 8-6 Zirul (W, 3-0) March 27 at SUNY Old Westbury W, 12-7 9-6 Ritchie (W, 1-0) March 28 NEW JERSEY CITY* W, 11-4 10-6, 1-0 D. VandeVrede (W, 2-1) March 29 at Ramapo* W, 10-8 11-6, 2-0 Zirul (W, 4-0) at Ramapo* W, 13-9 (8) 12-6, 3-0 Mongelli (W, 2-1) April 2 STATEN ISLAND W, 10-8 13-6 Schlemm (W, 1-0) April 3 at No. 10 Kean* L, 8-12 13-7, 3-1 Schlitzer (L, 1-2) April 5 at Rowan* L, 0-5 13-8, 3-2 Mongelli (L, 2-2) at Rowan* W, 12-5 14-8, 4-2 D. VandeVrede (W, 3-1) April 7 RUTGERS-NEWARK* W, 6-4 15-8, 5-2 Schlitzer (W, 2-2) April 8 at FDU-Florham L, 9-10 15-9 Robbins (L, 0-1) April 10 at New Jersey City* W, 10-3 16-9, 6-2 D. VandeVrede (W, 4-1) April 11 No. 11 KEAN* W, 6-5 17-9, 7-2 Albanese (W, 1-1) April 12 RUTGERS-CAMDEN* W, 12-5 18-9, 8-2 Zirul (W, 5-0) RUTGERS-CAMDEN* W, 8-4 19-9, 9-2 Schlitzer (W, 3-2) April 15 DREW W, 8-7 20-9 Ritchie (W, 2-0) April 16 at Stevens W, 11-0 21-9 Schlemm (W, 2-0) April 17 at Rutgers-Newark* L, 12-13 21-10, 9-3 S. VandeVrede (L, 2-1) April 18 at Montclair State* L, 7-8 21-11, 9-4 D. VandeVrede (L, 4-2) April 19 No. 7 THE COLLEGE OF NJ* L, 4-14 21-12, 9-5 Mongelli (L, 2-3) No. 7 THE COLLEGE OF NJ* L, 4-6 21-13, 9-6 Schlitzer (L, 3-3) April 22 at No. 10 RPI L, 18-19 21-14 S. VandeVrede (L, 2-2) April 23 JOHN JAY L, 21-22 21-15 Robbins (L, 0-2) April 24 MONTCLAIR STATE* W, 12-5 22-15, 10-6 Mongelli (W, 3-3) April 26 at Richard Stockton* L, 4-7 22-16, 10-7 Zirul (L, 5-1) at Richard Stockton* L, 9-10 22-17, 10-8 Schlitzer (L, 3-4) May 1 at Montclair State@ W, 8-6 23-17 Zirul (W, 6-1) May 3 vs. Rowan$ L, 6-14 23-18 D. VandeVrede (L, 4-3) May 4 vs. Montclair State$ L, 1-10 23-19 Mongelli (L, 3-4)

CAPS indicate home game at Pioneer Baseball Park * indicates New Jersey Athletic Conference (NJAC) game # indicates Greater Phoenix (Ariz.) Invitational game @ indicates NJAC Tournament game $ indicates NJAC Tournament game (Newark, N.J.) All games nine innings unless otherwise indicated with ( )

Junior 1B Will Courter All-NJAC Academic Team Honorable Mention OVERALL NJAC Team W L T Pct. W L Pct. Freshman INF Scott Fischer Kean 39 11 0 .780 14 4 .778 All-NJAC Academic Team Honorable Mention Montclair State 28 20 0 .583 13 5 .722 The College of New Jersey 30 12 0 .714 12 6 .667 Sophomore OF Mike Guadango Rowan 34 14 0 .708 12 6 .667 American Baseball Coaches Association (ABCA) All-America WILLIAM PATERSON 23 19 0 .547 10 8 .556 Second Team; American Baseball Coaches Association (ABCA) Richard Stockton 23 17 0 .575 9 9 .500 All-Mid-Atlantic Region First Team; ECAC All-Metro Region Ramapo 25 18 0 .581 7 11 .389 First Team; All-NJAC First Team; New Jersey Collegiate Baseball Rutgers-Newark 18 19 1 .486 7 11 .389 Association (NJCBA) Division II/III All-State First Team New Jersey City 14 26 0 .350 4 14 .222 Rutgers-Camden 9 27 0 .250 2 16 .111 Senior SS Dan Limone New Jersey Collegiate Baseball Association (NJCBA) Division II/III All-State Third Team; WP single-season (38) and career (95) stolen bases records

Senior 3B Anthony Perrone New Jersey Collegiate Baseball Association (NJCBA) Division II/III All-State First Team; All-NJAC Academic Team Honorable Mention

Senior P Steve Schlitzer William Paterson Ralph E. Smith Award and Albert Barone Award winner; All-NJAC Academic First Team In 1992 and 1996, the situations were white-knuckle times: late in the game, the Pioneers trailing, a swing of the bat capable of providing championship heroics. On both occasions, William Paterson overcame late-inning defi cits to turn potential defeat into delirium as the Pioneers formed a jubilant pile aft er each of their two national championship victories.

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

In 1992, the Pioneers returned to the NCAA Division III College World Series aft er falling short in their three previous att empts. Ralph Perdomo made sure he and his teammates would not head home empty again, crushing a three-run home run in the top of the ninth to thwart California Lutheran, 3-1, in Batt le Creek, Mich.

It capped a memorable season for the program and for Perdomo, the World Series MVP who batt ed .359 with 47 RBI and 52 runs scored en route to earn- ing 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 The Pioneers earned their second of two national draft ed by the Baltimore Orioles and Kansas City Royals, respectively, as well championships in 1996. as outfi elder John DiGirolamo (.399, 46 runs, 11 2B, fi ve 3B, two HR, 30 RBI, 25 SB). Meanwhile, Scott 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 again playing California Lutheran and again won the title with a rally during their fi nal at-bat. This time, Mark DeMenna drilled a three-run round-tripper and Greg Cimil- luca belted a two-run single to left in the bott om of the eighth, giving William Paterson a 6-5 victory.

All-American shortstop Brian Lindner (.440, 19 2B, eight HR, 79 RBI) formed a dynamic middle infi eld combina- tion 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. Name (Years Played) Position(s) Year(s) Joe Brock (1978-80) DH/First Base 1979-80 Dan Pasqua 1982 John Ross (1979-80) Third Base 1979-80 Rick Capozzi 1988 Alan Anderson (1978-81) Outfi eld 1981* Dan Bartolomeo 1993 Dan Pasqua (1980-82) Outfi eld 1981-82 Brian Lindner 1996 Bruce Dostal (1984-87) Outfi eld 1986-87 Bryan Graham 2003 Tony Listro (1984-87) Outfi eld 1987* Joe Hernandez 2004 Mike Milmoe (1986-87) Outfi eld 1987 Glen Merendino (1986-89) Shortstop/3B 1987, 1989 Garett Teel (1987-89) Catcher 1988 Joe Lynch 1983 Claude Petruccelli (1986-88) Third Base 1988 Ed Hanewald 1990 Rick Capozzi (1985, 1988-89) Second Base 1988 Scott Farber 1993 Keith Eaddy (1990-92) DH/Outfi eld 1991-92 Bob Slomkowski 1996 John DiGirolamo (1989-92) Outfi eld 1992 Brian Appelman 1997 Ralph Perdomo (1989-92) First Base 1992 Dan Bartolomeo (1990-93) Second Base 1993* Brian Detwiler (1990-93) Catcher 1993 Ralph Perdomo 1989 Scott Farber (1990-93) Pitcher 1993 Shawn Driver 1990 Jeff Gensheimer (1994) Designated Hitt er 1994 Bryan Graham 2000 Butch Bellenger (1994-95) Third Base 1995 Ed Mitchell (1992-95) Outfi eld 1995 Brian Appelman (1996-97) Pitcher 1996 Dan Pasqua 1982 Brian Kelly (1993-96) Outfi eld 1996 Mike Milmoe 1987 Brian Lindner (1995-96) Shortstop 1996 Rick Capozzi 1988 Dan Lauterhahn (1995-97) Second Base 1997 Brian Detwiler 1993 Kevin Montelbano (1997) Utility 1997 Brian Lindner 1996 R.C. Renshaw (1998-99) Catcher 1999 Kevin Montelbano 1997 Jack Lipari (1998-2001) Outfi eld 2001 Bryan Graham 2003 Joe Hernandez (2004) Third Base 2004 Mike Guadango (2007- ) Outfi eld 2008 Joe Lynch 1983 Bold indicates current Pioneer Jim Daly 1988 Kevin Thompson 1991 Scott Farber 1992 Brian Appelman 1996

Mike Guadango 2007

Dan Bartolomeo Brian Lindner Bryan Graham Brian Detwiler The William Paterson baseball program has always att racted att ention, especially from pro scouts. During the last 29 years, 31 Pioneers have either been draft ed or signed by a Major League Baseball team, or inked a contract with an independent league team.

Name (Years Played) Team Year Joe Brock (1979-80) California Angels 1980 John Ross (1979-80) San Francisco Giants 1980 Mark Cardaci (1979-82) Minnesota Twins 1982 Dan Pasqua (1980-82) 1982 Chuck Stewart (1980-82) Chicago Cubs 1982 Mark Cieslak (1980-83) Baltimore Orioles 1983 Bob Benkert (1984-85) Pitt sburgh Pirates 1985 Joe Lynch (1982-85) San Diego Padres 1985 Rick Brown (1985-86) New York Mets 1986 Dan Pasqua Bruce Dostal (1984-87) Los Angeles Dodgers 1987 Garett 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 Dan Lauterhahn Manny Perez (1992-95) Independent 1995 Matt Ramagli (1994-95) Independent 1995 Matt Vanderbush (1995) Minnesota Twins 1995 Brian Lindner (1995-96) Seatt 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 Keith Eaddy

Triples Batt ing Average 1. Ralph Perdomo (1989-92) 18 1. Joe Hernandez (2004) .445 2. Rick Pignatello (2004-07) 15 2. Brian Lindner (1995-96) .429 3. John DiGirolamo (1989-92) 13 3. Mike Guadango (2007- ) .424 4. Keith Eaddy (1990-92) 12 4. John Ross (1979-80) .423 Matt Rozema (1998-2001) 12 5. Jeff Gensheimer (1994) .414 Stolen Bases At-Bats 1. Dan Limone (2005-08) 95 1. Paul Bumbaco (1993-96) 620 2. Bruce Dostal (1984-87) 89 2. Glen Merendino (1986-89) 606 3. Rick Pignatello (2004-07) 88 3. Ralph Perdomo (1989-92) 587 4. John DiGirolamo (1989-92) 57 4. Matt Rozema (1998-2001) 566 5. Alan Anderson (1978-81) 52 5. Dan Bartolomeo (1990-93) 553 Walks Runs Scored 1. Ed Mitchell (1992-95) 138 1. Glen Merendino (1986-89) 203 2. Bruce Dostal (1984-87) 181 Hit by Pitches 3. Ed Mitchell (1992-95) 165 1. Rick Pignatello (2004-07) 33 4. Rick Pignatello (2004-07) 155 2. Dan Egbert (1994-97) 24 5. Brian Kelly (1993-96) 150 3. Pat Byrnes (1983-84) 18 Bryan Graham (2000-03) 18 Hits 5. Paul Bumbaco (1993-96) 17 1. Paul Bumbaco (1993-96) 226 Brian Kelly (1993-96) 17 2. Glen Merendino (1986-89) 200 3. Rick Capozzi (1985, 1988-89) 193 Dean DiGrazio (1990-93) 193 5. Bruce Dostal (1984-87) 190 Appearances Runs-Batt ed-In 1. Joe Lynch (1982-85) 64 1. Izzy Santos (1988-91) 245 2. Mat Sackman (2001-04) 55 2. Paul Bumbaco (1993-96) 176 3. Jim Daly (1986-89) 49 3. Bryan Graham (2000-03) 158 Tim Cowan (2004-07) 49 5. Bob Padla (1986-89) 46 Home Runs 1. Mark Geimke (1981-84) 42 Wins 2. Dan Pasqua (1980-82) 37 1. Joe Lynch (1982-85) 27 3. Mark Cieslak (1980-83) 30 Jim Daly (1986-89) 27 Glen Merendino (1986-89) 30 Bob Slomkowski (1994-96, 1998) 27 5. Paul Bumbaco (1993-96) 25 4. Steve Bertolero (1974-77) 25 5. Scott Farber (1991-93) 20 Doubles Jason Messina (1997-2000) 20 1. Bryan Graham (2000-03) 52 2. Paul Bumbaco (1993-96) 50 Winning Percentage (minimum eight decisions) 3. Manny Perez (1992-95) 46 1. Scott Farber (1991-93) 20-1 (.952) 4. Ed Mitchell (1992-95) 45 2. Rich DiRienzo (1981-83) 10-1 (.909) 5. Ralph Perdomo (1989-92) 43 3. Mike Gagg (1985-88) 19-2 (.905) 4. Brian Appelman (1996-97) 17-2 (.894) 5. Dave McFadden (1983-85) 8-1 (.889) Earned-Run Average (minimum 55 innings pitched) At-Bats 1. Scott Farber (1991-93) 2.13 1. Butch Bellenger (1995) 199 2. Brendan Lago (1995-98) 2.21 Manny Perez (1995) 199 3. Shaun Stokes (1998-2000) 2.27 3. Rick Capozzi (1988) 192 4. Frank Rendini (1983-84) 2.40 4. Brian Lindner (1996) 191 5. Rudy Innocenti (1990-91) 2.50 5. Dan Bartolomeo (1991) 184 Paul Bumbaco (1995) 184 Innings Pitched Brian Lindner (1995) 184 1. Joe Lynch (1982-85) 334.2 2. Bob Slomkowski (1994-96, 1998) 290.1 Runs Scored 3. Steve Bertolero (1974-77) 274.1 1. Dan Pasqua (1982) 72 4. Jim Daly (1986-89) 270.2 2. Mark DeMenna (1996) 68 5. Jason Messina (1997-2000) 236.0 Mike Scher (1996) 68 4. Butch Bellenger (1995) 65 Complete Games 5. Glen Merendino (1987) 60 1. Joe Lynch (1982-85) 20 2. Bob Slomkowski (1994-96, 1998) 14 Hits 3. Steve Bertolero (1974-77) 13 1. Brian Lindner (1996) 84 4. Doug Hook (1979-82) 11 2. Rick Capozzi (1988) 78 5. Scott Farber (1991-93) 10 3. Brian Lindner (1995) 77 Mike Guadango (2008) 77 Strikeouts 5. Butch Bellenger (1995) 76 1. Joe Lynch (1982-85) 264 2. Shaun Stokes (1998-2000) 232 Runs-Batt ed-In 3. Jason Messina (1997-2000) 220 1. Brian Lindner (1996) 79 4. Steve Bertolero (1974-77) 185 2. Dan Pasqua (1982) 76 5. Doug Hook (1979-82) 153 3. Keith Eaddy (1992) 61 4. Mike Milmoe (1987) 59 Saves Mike Guadango (2008) 59 1. Bob Padla (1987-89) 16 2. Joe Lynch (1982-85) 11 Home Runs 3. Mat Sackman (2001-04) 10 1. Dan Pasqua (1982) 20 4. Mark Cieslak (1980-83) 8 John Sangis (1994-95) 8 Doubles Mike Robertson (1997) 8 1. Joe Hernandez (2004) 24 2. Brian Lindner (1996) 19 3. Keith Eaddy (1992) 18 Ed Mitchell (1995) 18 Dan Lauterhahn (1996) 18 Hitt ing Streak Craig Cutler (1998) 24 Games Triples 1. Butch Bellenger (1995) 9 Batt ing Average Matt Rozema (2001) 9 1. John Ross (1979) .472 3. John Ross (1980) 8 2. Robin Roberts (2000) .466 Mike Lauterhahn (1993) 8 3. Harry Shoucair (1983) .446 5. Dean DiGrazio (1993) 7 4. Bryan Graham (2003) .445 Manny Perez (1995) 7 Joe Hernandez (2004) .445

Stolen Bases Innings Pitched 1. Dan Limone (2008) 38 1. Joe Lynch (1985) 94.1 2. Dan Pasqua (1982) 31 2. Brian Appelman (1996) 92.1 Dan Sherlock (2002) 31 3. Joe Lynch (1983) 89.0 Rick Pignatello (2006) 31 4. Bob Slomkowski (1996) 85.0 5. Butch Bellenger (1995) 30 5. Bob Slomkowski (1995) 83.0 Dan Limone (2006) 30 Complete Games Walks 1. Bob Lauterhahn (1971) 8 1. Chris Goldschrafe (1985) 49 Brian Appelman (1996) 8 Glen Merendino (1986) 49 3. Joe Lynch (1983) 7 3. Glen Merendino (1987) 47 Bob Slomkowski (1996) 7 4. Dan Pasqua (1982) 46 5. Scott Farber (1993) 6 5. Alan Anderson (1978) 37 Shaun Stokes (1999) 6 Mark Cardaci (1982) 37 Jack Lipari (2001) 37 Strikeouts 1. Shaun Stokes (2000) 99 Hit by Pitches 2. Shaun Stokes (1999) 80 1. Ted King (2007) 15 3. Brian Appelman (1996) 75 2. Mike Lauterhahn (1993) 12 4. Joe Lynch (1985) 70 Dan Egbert (1995) 12 5. Dave Taeschler (1983) 69 4. R.C. Renshaw (1999) 11 5. Jack Baker (2003) 10 Saves Rick Pignatello (2006) 10 1. Bob Padla (1988) 8 Mike Robertson (1997) 8 3. Joe Lynch (1985) 7 4. Bob Padla (1989) 6 John Sangis (1994) 6 Appearances Mat Sackman (2001) 6 1. Joe Lynch (1985) 21 Anthony Mangine (2004) 6 2. George Stix (1987) 20 3. Bob Padla (1988) 19 Bold indicates current William Paterson player 4. Steve Bertolero (1976) 18 Mat Sackman (2002) 18

Wins Following 33 seasons as one of the most 1. Brian Appelman (1996) 11 accomplished coaches in collegiate baseball 2. Joe Lynch (1983) 10 history, William Paterson head coach Jeff Albies retired in the summer of 2007. Already 3. Steve Bertolero (1977) 9 a member of both the American Baseball Jim Daly (1986) 9 Coaches Association and the William Pater- Scott Farber (1993) 9 son University Alumni Association Athletic Bob Slomkowski (1996) 9 Halls of Fame, the Pioneers decided to honor their long-time mentor by retiring his #42 jersey, making him Earned-Run Average (minimum 45 innings pitched) the fi rst person in WP history to be so honored. Eighth all time in Division III victories, Albies led the Pioneers to an 862-401-15 1. Shaun Stokes (1999) 1.15 (.680) record during his 33 seasons (1975-2007), the 1992 and 1996 2. Steve Bertolero (1974) 1.71 NCAA Division III national championships, six NCAA 3. Dan Snyder (1999) 1.83 Mid-Atlantic Regional titles and the 1985 NCAA South Atlantic 4. Carmelo Cundari (1989) 1.84 Regional crown. Seven times a participant in the College World 5. Rudy Innocenti (1991) 1.94 Series, William Paterson qualifi ed for the NCAA Tournament 18 times during Albies’ tenure and won 11 NJAC championships. Through the years, 30 current and former baseball players and coaches have been inducted into the William Pater- son University Alumni Association Athletic Hall of Fame.

Richard Adubato (‘60/M.A. ‘70) The William Paterson University Alumni Association Athletic Hall of Fame Jeff Albies (coach) honors student-athletes, coaches and support persons whose contributions Alan Anderson (‘81) Brian Appelman (‘99) to Pioneer athletics are considered among the top one percent all time and Frank Barker (‘89) are fi ve years removed from competing, in the case of graduated Dan Bartolomeo (‘93) student-athletes, or coaching. In all, 125 former Pioneers are enshrined in Bob Benkert (‘87) the Hall of Fame. Steve Bertolero (‘77) Joe Brock (‘80) Rick Capozzi (‘91) Roger E. Clarke (support ‘54, M.A. ‘62) Jim Daly (‘90) Brian Detwiler (‘93) Brian Appelman (‘99), pictured with former head coach Jeff Albies, John DiGirolamo (‘92) became the latest member of the Pioneer baseball program to be inducted Mark Evangelista (‘65/M.A. ‘73) into the William Paterson Alumni Association Athletic Hall of Fame Mark Geimke (‘85) when he was enshrined in 2007. Abe Jaff ee (‘35/M.A. ‘53) Dan Jankelunas (‘43) Jack Keyser (‘59/M.A. ‘66) Art Kinnaugh (‘70) Bob Lauterhahn (coach) Dan Lauterhahn (‘02) Anthony Listro (‘87) To nominate a former Pioneer for induction into the Hall of Fame, please contact: Joe Lynch (‘91) Glen Merendino (‘92) Athletic Hall of Fame Committ ee Ed Mitchell (‘96) Alumni Relations Offi ce Dan Pasqua The Allan & Michele Gorab Alumni House Claude Petruccelli (‘92) 42 Harmon Place Bob Slomkowski (‘99) North Haledon, NJ 07508 Kenneth Wolf (coach) E-Mail: [email protected]

At the end of each season, William Paterson honors the “Most Dedicated Player” with the Louis M. Greco Memorial Award, named for the former Pioneer corner infi elder in 1987 and 1988. Vince Joyce 2008 Steve Schlitzer 2007 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 Dan Limone (2005-08), the Pioneers’ all-time leader with 95 career stolen bases, was named the Ed Hanewald 1990 recipient of the 2005 Greco Memorial Award. John Wilson 1989 Rick Capozzi 1988 The William Paterson baseball program plays its home games at Pioneer Baseball Park, one of the best college baseball facilities in the state. The stadium boasts A-Turf, a state-of-the-art synthetic surface that looks and plays like natural grass, and also allows WP to practice on its own fi eld later in the fall and earlier in the spring. The stands stretch from dugout to dugout, and can seat 500 fans, including a section of covered chairbacks that can accommodate 97 spectators directly behind the plate. Twin bat- ting cages are located down the right-fi eld line, and bullpens are located on each side of the park.