2003 BASEBALL GUIDE Since its founding in 1855, William Paterson University has grown to become a comprehensive, public, liberal arts institution committed to academic excellence and student success. Accredited by the Middle States Association of Schools and Colleges, it offers 30 undergraduate and 19 graduate degree programs as well as professional develop- ment programs through its five colleges: Arts and Communi- cation, the Christos M. Cotsakos College of Business, Educa- tion, Humanities and Social Sciences, and Science and Health. More than eleven thousand full- and part-time students from a diversity of backgrounds are enrolled at the University. Occupying a 370-acre, wooded hillside campus, the Univer- sity is located in the hills of suburban Wayne, New Jersey, within an hour of the ocean, the mountains, the Meadow- lands, and New York City. As a state-supported institution, the University offers students the value of a first-rate education at a fraction of the cost experienced by those at private colleges and universities. It also offers a wide variety of student activities, modern on- campus housing, and the most up-to-date educational facilities. In addition, the Pioneer athletic programs have produced a rich tradition. William Paterson has 17 athletic teams which compete in NCAA Division III and the New Jersey Athletic Conference intercollegiate sports: Baseball, Men’s and Women’s Basketball, Men’s and Women’s Cross Country, Field Hockey, Football, Men’s and Women’s Soccer, Softball, Men’s and Women’s Swimming, Men’s and Women’s Indoor and Outdoor Track and Field, and Women’s Volleyball. The baseball team won national championships in 1992 and 1996, men’s track and field standout Rob Hargrove took the 2002 NCAA Division III Outdoor Track and Field 200-meter dash title, the men’s basketball team played in the 1999 and 2001 Final Fours, and the softball team captured the 2001 East Regional championship. Pioneer Baseball William Paterson University 2003 Baseball Guide CONTENTS Fast Facts ........................................................................ 2 2003 Roster .................................................................... 3 2003 Season Preview ...................................................... 4 Coaching Staff ................................................................ 7 Pioneer Profiles ............................................................. 12 Pioneer Newcomers ....................................................... 27 2002 in Review ............................................................. 30 2002 Results ................................................................. 32 2002 NJAC Standings ................................................... 33 2002 Statistics............................................................... 34 National Championship Teams ....................................... 36 A Championship Tradition ............................................. 38 Pioneers in the Pros ....................................................... 39 All-Americans ............................................................... 40 All-Time Records ........................................................... 41 Athletic Hall of Famers ................................................... 44 Lou M. Greco Memorial Fund .................. Inside Back Cover William Paterson captured Division III National Championship rings in 1992 and 1996 (shown here) UNIVERSITY INFORMATION Location ............................300 Pompton Road, Wayne, NJ, 07470 Founded .............................................................................. 1855 Enrollment......................................................................... 10,924 President .................................................................. Arnold Speert Executive Vice President and Provost ....................... Chernoh Sesay Vice President for Administration and Finance ............. Steve Bolyai Vice President of Institutional Advancement ................ Richard Reiss Associate VP/Dean of Student Development .............. John Martone IDirector of Athletics ................................................ Sabrina Grant Associate Director of Athletics/Baseball Coach ............... Jeff Albies Nickname ........................................................................ Pioneers Colors............................................................... Orange and Black Affiliation ............................................... NCAA Division III, ECAC Conference ................................... New Jersey Athletic Conference BASEBALL FAST FACTS 2001-02 Record .................................... 27-12 (12-6 NJAC, third) Home Field ........................................................... Wightman Field Head Coach ........................................... Jeff Albies (29th Season) Career Record ............................................. (759-322-10 at WPU) Coach Albies’ E-Mail........................................ [email protected] Assistant Coach ............................... Bob Lauterhahn (29th season) Assistant Coach ...................................... Tom Kraljic (16th season) Assistant Coach ................................... John Ponchak (3rd season) Assistant Coach ....................................... Scott Farber (1st season) Baseball Office Number ......................................... 973-720-2210 DEPARTMENT OF SPORTS INFORMATION Director of Sports Information ............................... Brian Falzarano Sports Information Office Number .......................... 973-720-2705 Sports Information Fax Number .............................. 973-720-3017 Athletics Web Site ................................. ww2.wpunj.edu/athletics/ Pioneer Hotline ....................................................... 973-720-2547 The 2003 Baseball Guide was written and designed by the Department of Sports Information. Photography by Steve Smith and Phil Mazzo Jr. Pictured on the front cover: Dan Singer. For further information on William Paterson baseball and our other athletic programs, contact the Department of Sports Information at (973) 720-2705. 2 2003 ROSTER (BY POSITION) PITCHERS No. Name YR HT WT B/T Hometown/HS 7 Dan Singer SR 6-0 185 L/L Ridgefield Park, NJ/ Ridgefield Park 9 Bill Ziegenbalg FR 6-2 190 R/R W. Milford, NJ/W. Milford 10 Arnoldo Mateo JR 6-1 190 L/L Newark, NJ/Bishop Francis 13 Anthony Pastore FR 6-3 210 R/R Union, NJ/St. Peter’s Prep 17 Charlie Bowman SR 6-0 195 L/L Suffern, NY/Don Bosco Prep 18 Jake Pravkewitz SO 6-1 190 R/R Kinnelon, NJ/Kinnelon 19 Anthony Mangine SO 6-0 185 R/R Woodbridge, NJ/St. Joseph’s 28 Dan Corrado SO 6-4 225 R/R Dumont, NJ/Dumont 29 Mat Sackman JR 6-5 225 R/R Ramsey, NJ/Ramsey 34 Kevin Brogan JR 6-4 210 R/R Washington Twp., NJ/Cresskill 35 Jack Baker SR 6-0 190 R/R Jersey City, NJ/St. Peter’s Prep 41 Jim Carroll SR 6-0 195 R/R Demarest, NJ/Demarest CATCHERS No. Name YR HT WT B/T Hometown/HS 14 Fernando Fuentes SO 6-2 200 B/R Weehawken, NJ/Weehawken 22 Mike Tomjack SO 6-1 210 R/R Oak Ridge, NJ/Jefferson Twp. 23 Bryan Weingart SR 5-11 215 R/R Cranford, NJ/Cranford INFIELDERS No. Name YR HT WT B/T Hometown/HS 2 Bill Sisca SO 6-1 180 L/R Flanders, NJ/Newton 3 Dan Suarez SR 6-0 195 R/R Jersey City, NJ/St. Mary’s (JC) 5 Jason Tiseo SR 5-10 190 R/R Bloomfield, NJ/Bloomfield 8 Matt Cleary JR 5-11 175 L/L S. Plainfield, NJ/St. Joseph’s 11 Len Hoffman SO 6-1 200 R/R Succasunna, NJ/Roxbury 15 Tim Banos SO 5-10 170 R/R Edison, NJ/Edison 21 Anthony Mazzo SO 6-1 220 R/R Emerson, NJ/Emerson Boro 31 Mark Kalish SR 6-1 230 R/R Northvale, NJ/Old Tappan 32 Mike Yackanin FR 5-11 190 R/R Somerset, NJ/Franklin OUTFIELDERS No. Name YR HT WT B/T Hometown/HS 6 Pete Zaccheria FR 5-10 170 R/R Parsippany, NJ/Parsippany 12 Dwayne Dowell SO 6-4 210 R/R Jersey City, NJ/Dickinson 24 Ron Hayward SR 6-2 210 R/R Hoboken, NJ/Marist 26 Bryan Graham SR 6-2 200 L/L Medford, NJ/Lenape Reg. 44 Mike Bucco JR 6-3 210 R/R Washingtonville, NY/ Washingtonville Head Coach 42 Jeff Albies (29th season) Assistant Coaches 16 Bob Lautherhahn (29th season) 20 Tom Kraljic (16th season) XX John Ponchak (second season) 39 Scott Farber (first season) 3 2002 ROSTER/PREVIEW 2003 SEASON PREVIEW Bryan Weingart Much of his 2002 pitching staff will take the mound again, there are proven performers across his infield, and a trio of pro prospects will again roam the outfield. With this in mind, 29th-year head coach Jeff Albies finds himself pondering the possibilities for such an experienced and talented squad, one he hopes will deliver the Pioneers (27-12, 12-6 NJAC) their first NCAA Division III playoff appearance since 1999. “The depth of our pitching will be a strength for us throughout the season. I have confidence that a number of pitchers could step up,” Albies said. “I’m also optimistic because we’ve got team speed. We can win games with pitching and speed no matter how many runs we score. I like that.” Albies likes a lot about the 2003 Pioneers. Here is a position-by-position breakdown of this year’s team. PITCHERS Eight hurlers return from 2002, all of whom logged quality innings. Right- hander Jack Baker (3-4, 3.00 ERA) and southpaws Charlie Bowman (3-1, 4.66 ERA) and Dan Singer (4-1, 3.11 ERA), all seniors, give the Pioneers a strong trio atop their rotation. Bowman is more of a power pitcher who possesses a biting slider, while Baker and Singer excel at location and switching speeds. Any of the three could be considered Jack Baker an ace. Among the returnees, sophomores Anthony Mangine (2-1, 4.30 ERA)