Competitive Travel Baseball Since 1995
June 13, 2011 /
STEP UP TO THE PLATE 24 BASEBALL MARATHON A HIT!!!!!
The 2011 Charity Baseball Marathon to benefit cystic fibrosis, juvenile diabetes and prostate cancer research a rousing success thanks to the participation of current and former GAB players and their families!
13 current and former GAB players joined a group of 87 players participating in the 5th annual 24 hour baseball game for charity. The game lasted for 80 innings and yielded a combined 669 at bats, 189 hits, 108 runs and almost $20,000 raised for charity. Some notable moments occurred: including the reunion of the three Boice boys (Jason, Jesse and Jeff) on the field; and the Neild brothers (Kris and Nick) facing off on opposite teams. In addition, Chris Clinton was the only player in the event to never miss an at bat (30 plate appearances) during the event. Not to be outdone, GAB players, Marty Pollard (11 innings), Ben Sellew (10 innings), Drew Hetherington (5 innings) and Jason Boice (5 innings) lead all groups in combined innings pitched. Pollard and Kris Neild also led all players with 5 and 6 runs scored apiece. GAB board member Mike Clinton also had 10 hits in the game which was the second most hits in the event.
GAB also proudly had the most players participate from any organization in the event and Connecticut Baseball Charitable Foundation, Inc. President proclaimed that “the Step Up To The Plate Charity Baseball Marathon would not be the great success it has been without the support of GAB players, families and the Board. On behalf of the event committee, we collectively thank the entire GAB family.”
The Step Up To The Plate Charity Baseball Marathon continues to accept donations on its web site and GAB encourages our players and families to support this important event by making a donation!
/ SPOTLIGHT SHINES ON MTL TEAM
Glastonbury Pirates off to a 3-1 Start in the Manchester Twilight League
The Manchester Twilight League is an 18 and up wood bat baseball league centralized in Manchester, CT. The league includes teams from Bristol, Tri-County, Willimantic, East Windsor, East Hartford, Newington, New Britain, and Glastonbury.
The Glastonbury Pirates team is made up of all GHS graduates, graduating from 98 to just a few years ago. The team has gotten off to a great start only giving up 2 runs in its first three games, with solid pitching from Bill Eller, Pat Jergel, and Matt Spence.
Pirates 0, Willimantic 1
In Glastonbury’s first game runs were hard to come by with good performances by both pitchers; the game was knotted at 0 until the top of the 6th inning. Willimantic squeaked a run across with a base hit to center field. In the bottom of the 6th inning the Pirates had a chance to tie the game on a base hit by Nick Martino, but Greg Jordan was gunned down on a close play at the plate, but to this day still claims he was safe. The Pirates rallied again in the bottom of the 7th just to fall shot, and leaving the bases loaded.
Pirates 5, East Windsor 0
The Pirates struck early in this game with a lead off hit from Mikey Kelley, and an RBI single from Nick Martino to put Glastonbury up 1-0. This trend continues in the 3rd inning; after a few walks Greg Jordan hit a bases loaded single to put the Pirates up 5-0. This is where the game stayed thanks to a shut-out pitching performance from Pat Jergel.
Pirates 4, Tri-County 1
Matt Spence pitched a terrific game for the Pirates going the distance and only giving up one run. The Pirates played solid fundamental baseball to score the runs they needed to win the game.
Pirates 7, East Hartford 6
The Pirates got off to a rough start falling into a 6-1 hole in the first 2 innings. The
Pirates grinded it out to score run after run in until the game was tied. Marty Pollard had a pair of RBI singles during this comeback to put the game into extra innings. Mike Karanda lead the top of the 8th off with a walk, Jordan bunted him to 2nd. Next up was Jason Boice, who had been swinging a hot bat, who doubled to give Glastonbury the lead and the win.
SAVE THE DATE!!!!!
It's never too early to plan ahead!!!!! Save this date!!!! Put your time off requests in now!!!!
What:Annual GABGolf Tournament
When: Tuesday, October 4, 2011
Where: Blackledge Golf Club
Scramble format; lunch & dinner; raffle prizes; contests. Sponsorships available. Donations for raffle prizes accepted.
Registration form is now available on the GAB webpage ( additional information is forthcoming.
Join us for a great day!!!!! / THE HARTFORD BOARD OF UMPIRES RECOGNIZES JIM BOICE
This past winter, the Hartford Board of Approved Umpires recognized GAB President & Co-Founder Jim Boice for his “work with the Glastonbury Baseball spring/summer youth programs.
This is an Honorary Award category presented by the Hartford Board each year recognizing people who have promoted baseball & have provided valued assistance to the Board.
Other recipients recognized this year were Dave Farr, Zone 8 Legion Chairperson & Craig Zimmerman, Connecticut State Legion Chairperson.
Congratulations to Jim and all other recipients.
SUMMER 2011 GAB TRAVEL TEAMS
GAB has placed 10 teams in leagues for play this summer. Those teams are:
JC-TDBank Prep League: 2 (Red & White)
JC-TDBank Junior League
JC-TDBank Senior League
Junior Legion
Senior Legion
Greater New Haven League Sandy Koufax 14’s: 2 (Red & Blue)
Manchester Twilight League
Connecticut Collegiate Baseball League /
HARTFORD CHAPTER OF THE CONNECTICUT BOARD OF APPROVED UMPIRES NEWSFLASHES…..
The Hartford Board of Umpires will be wearing blue sweatbands beginning on Father’s Day for a week in support of prostate cancer awareness
If anyone is interested in joining the Hartford Board of Umpires, please go to their website at ; at the bottom is the contact info for secretary/treasurer, Jim Kayan. He can provide all of the necessary information. There is a twelve week training program, beginning in January, 2012, with ten classroom sessions and two hands on sessions at local facilities. There also is a top notch mentor program for umpires in their first three years on the board, which allows the newer umpire an opportunity to improve his/her skills in a one on one relationship.
/ ZACH CLOFT NAMED TO NCAA DIVISION 3 NEW ENGLAND REGIONAL ALL TOURNAMENT TEAM
Western New England College senior right-hander Zach Cloft was named to the NCAA D3 New England Regional Tournament Team helping WNEC capture their 1st ever Regional Championship & advance to the NCAA Division III World Series. Zach allowed six hits, struck out nine in a 4-1 win over St Joseph’s (ME).
Zach has posted an 8-3 record with an ERA of 4.01 striking out 72. Zach has played in the GAB program, most recently as a member of the GAB Arrows in the CCBL
ANTHONY CIPOLLA NAMED STUDENT ASSISTANT COACH AT KEENE STATE
Anthony made the transition from behind the plate to inside the dugout for the Owls in 2011. The Glastonbury, Conn. native was a four year work-horse behind the plate and will work with the Owls catchers this season. Anthony was a member of two KSC teams to make the NCAA Championships. His hard work earned him All-Conference honors as a junior & senior. He is a GHS & GAB alum. Anthony graduated in May, earning a degree in Education. /
STEVE KEARNEY ASST COACH AT WNEC
Steve Kearney, a former standout player at Western New England College, completed his 1st year as an assistant coach at his alma mater. Steve worked with outfielders during his 1st season.
Steve served as team captain as a player & was the team’s recipient of the “10th Player Award” as a senior.
Steve is a GHS & GAB alum. /
/ GAB ALUMS WHO PLAYED COLLEGE BASEBALL THIS SEASON
Dan Demao Wheaton College
Mike Habzda UConn Avery Point
David Johnston Eastern Connecticut
Emmett Ravis, American International
Eric Fredette UMass
Jeff Boice Fitchburg State
Joe Spero Becker College
John Chase Fitchburg State
John Scanlan American International
Kevin O’Connell Quinnipiac
Rocco Gondek Sacred Heart
Zach Cloft Western New England
/ Registration for the GAB Fall 2011 Baseball Season!!!!!!
Registration for THE GAB Fall 2011 will open on the GAB webpage () on Monday, June 20, 2011 @ 8am. All registrations must be complete on-line.
Registration is open for players who have just this spring completed their final season of eligibility in Glastonbury Little League to those players who are entering their season year in High School.
Roster spots may be limited, so be sure to register within the designated registration period.
/ LEBLANC HURLS NO-HITTER
Lefthander Conor Leblanc fired a no-hitter to cap a season opening sweep by Gbury senior Legion over Hartford at Riverfront Park on Sunday, June 12, 2011. Leblanc stuck out 7 while walking 2 in the 7-0 win. Dave Blake drove in 2 runs.
In the opening, Jack Sellew spun up a 2-hit shutout & Chris DuVerger had 3 hits/2 rbi’s in the 7-1 win.
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