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Subscribe to our NewsletterCongrats to the Franchise on a Sweep in the finals
The Franchise behind the pitching of Steve Stiller and the clutch defense and hitting of Rob Esposito swept Alexa Rose. Espo was the MVP of the series. There were many key contributors like Christian and Buddy Rup, Nicky Mattera, Jared Delmar, John Schriber, Max Linden, Joe Morales, Vin MIccio,Tommy Peterson, Jayden Ojeda, Max Linden, Chris Durante and Matt Sprayregen. Not at the finals was Mike Lansky and Scott Santonis.
Larry Depasquale is one of the top managers in this league putting together a tight squad,
THe HOF ceremonies started the day with this year inductees:
Charlie Donohue
Pete Distefano
Jon Manuellian
ANthony Noto
Vinny Mazza
Joe Tronolone
Joe Dangelo
Nick Cianciruso
This Sunday is the 2023 Championship games at IS 75 between Alexa Rose and USC. This will be USC third championship in a row. (1-1). This season Alexa Rose combined teams with The Aces and created a powerhouse. These games should be awesome.
USC overcame a tough start this season and pulled together; led by batting champion Richie Christie, HR champion Chris Garcia and the Mydo Award winner(Cy Young) Matt Giobbie they were able to beat the defending champs Franchise in 3 games. Also leading this team are All stars Vin Garcia, Anthony Battaglia as well as rookie of year candidate John Baum.
Alexa Rose was able to defeat L & P in two hard fought battles to make it to the finals. Alexa Rose is led by young SS Eddie Medina, the Tom Bracco recipient (MVP) Jeremy Claudio and all stars Paul Stabile, Alex Capobianco, Steve Murphy and John Desidario.
To start the day off we have the Hall of Fame ceremony inducting 10 players.
USC back as champs
Championship Sunday in the Robert Kelly Memorial Softball League brought out the fans. It was standing room only at IS 75 in Huguonot. The Pre Game festivities included the induction of the 2023 HOF recipients.
Then the games kicked off and Alexa Rose jumped out to a quick 6-0 lead with big hits from (League MVP) Jeremy Claudio, John Previti and Lance Sigman. Mikey Bagels contributed with a sac fly. The Mydo award winner USC Matt Giobbie showed why he was the winner and sat the next 11 batters down in a row. USC chipped away scoring 4 in the 3rd and 2 in the 5th but it wasnt enough as Alexa Rse won 11-6.
Game two was all about USC Jimmy Chioffi. He shut down the vaunted Alexa Rose line up with a 9 hit shut out and scored a run. Nick Battaglia scored 3 times in the 4-0 win.
It came down to game three, where series MVP Chris Garcia put on a itting displayas he blasted a HR and had 4 RBI's leading USC to the 11-6 win.
Other key contributors forUSC in the 3 game set were the brothers Nick and Anthony Battaglia, NicK Gonchar, John Baum and Vin Garcia.
Write up by Pete the scorekeeper.
As the 2024 season got underway we began as a league in transistion, the last few years we have constricted the league with mergers. This has brought some dynomite teams but also we have lost some good long term teams. For the league to continue and get stronger we need new teams such as this years Thunder Storm. Welcome Luis and team.
This year the staple home field IS75 school is being renovated so we needed a place to play and with the help of Larry Depasquale we were able to use the berries for one set.
We opened up there with the "new Padres" team vs the Goonies. With the help of seasons vets Chris Larkin and Jeff Scire the Padres were able to sweep. New comers Zach Scire, Vincent Melem Adam Scire and John Lombardo were a valued addition.
At PS 50, the match of the day. Franchise vs USC battled it out to a split. USC, Anthony Battaglia won the player of the week 5-5 7 RBI's. The second set introduced THunderstorm to the league against ALexa Rose. While ALexa Rose was able to sweep the newcomers there was excitment in the air, Alexa Rose, Steve Murphy had an incredible set with 8 rbi's on the day.
Please clean up your garbage at fields
Remember these are schools. Please clean up after yourselves after your game.
Category winners
HR. USC - Chris Garcia. 7
RBI USC Chris Garcia. 26
AVE USC Richie Christie 692
W - Franchise - Steve Stiller 5
ERA Franchise Scott Santonos 3.12
WHIP Alexa Rose Jeremy Claudio 1.48
min games played are 8
Innings pitched 20
Here are a list of sponsors:
Ana's Closet
Liberty tax
Donatos Plumbing
Mikey Bagels
L&P Tree Removal
US Coachways
Colonial Funeral
French Twist Hair Salon
Ted Parnese Law
W's
Franchise regains their crown
Franchise returned the favor by sweeping USC in the rematch of last years finals. Pete Lindell shut down the hard hitting USC team with a 6-1 win. I'm n game two franchise opened up a 5-1 lead before USC came roaring back with a 5 run inning capped by a controversial Hr By Chris Garcia. The game goes into extra innings when franchise scores five
the MVP of the series was mike Guerriero with 4-6 and great defense in left field
Congrats to
Jorge Beritan - Donatos - the Mydo award for pitching excellence
Buddy Rup - Franchise - The Tom Bracco MVP award
Next round
Donatos swept the Padres and USC swept Alexa Rose.
next round
Franchise vs Donato's. 9am at PS 50
USC xs Aces 9am at IS 75
the two winners will meet the week after at IS75 directly after the HOF ceremony approx 10am.
League Leaders
the final lead leaders
HR
tied Buddy Rupp and Vinny Miccio with 5
RBI's
Gerard Tingos and Vin Garcia tied with 23
Batting Average
Buddy Rupp - 833
Pitching
ERA - Jorge Beritian 2.11
W - Jorge Beritian and Tom Gulotta tied with 6
Playoff Schedule 2 out of 3
At 50 Padres vs Donatos -- 8:30 am
Franchise vs Goonies immediately after
At 75 Alexa Rose vs USC
L & P started the season 1-7, then had their players start to show full time and went on an amazing roll. They finished the regular season 10-10 and in 5th place. They swept all three rounds of the playoffs finishing with Donatos. So in their final 18 games played they were 15-3. L&P was led by their pitching, Joey D'angelo was the workhorse throwing gem after gem. Ron Lam was equally effective. Their offense had many stars including but not limited to Chris Garcia (League MVP, Tom Bracco award), Jeff Suarez, Buddy Rupp, Mike, Babakis, Jared Delmar, Craig Longo & Danny O'Brien to name a few. Steve Schwartz Nick Chausey and the Durante brothers all had solid seasons and helped keep the team together during their slow start. Good job fellas.
Jeff Suarez was the Championship MVP.
Runner up Donatos had a solid season all around:
Newcomers Rey Toro and Joe Tronolone were awesome additions and big pick ups, big seasons from Vinny Mazza (injuries could have cost this team first place), John Manuellian's 42 RBI's were the most in current league history (since 2010), and Jeff Scire (most runs scored this year).
Team was rounded out by solid play from Anthony Sutter, Jorge Beritian, Gordon Rugg, Kevin Rugg, John Spinelli and John Decro.
We have our inagrual Hall of Fame inductees: Article was in the SI Advance
Here are the Inductees
Tom Bracco - Founder
Robert Kelly - League Named After
Gus Gallo - Original Head Umpire
Steven Dondiego -
Richie Payne -
Chucky D'Amodio -
Joey D'Amodio -
Steven Vanderstar -
Phil Bracco III -
Gary Jaccarino
John D'Aniello
Phil Ruocco
Steve "Big Hurt" Simone
Mydo Perrancino
Michael Perrancino
Anthony Perrancino
Sal Baio
Brian Donoghue
Frank tripodi
Jay Harrell
Tommy Venditti
Tim Reardon
Anthony Sutter
Steve Mavis
Jay Lane
Congrats to all and taking names for next year ballots.
We are handing out the certificates before the championship game on November 20th at 9:30 am
GRIFF'S 2017 RKL CHAMPS
CONGRATULATIONS TO GRIFF'S
ON WINNING THE 2017 ROBERT KELLY FALL LEAGUE CHAMPIONSHIP, SWEEPING DONATO'S/TPL IN TWO GAMES, 6-5 AND 11-1.
GRIFF'S HAVE NOW BECOME THE FIRST TEAM SINCE 2012 (PARNESE) TO WIN BACK TO BACK CHAMPIONSHIPS. BRIAN CUNNINGHAM WAS NAMED PLAYOFF MVP.
Past Winners
I have moved and some of my paperwork is missing. Let me know if you can fill in the blanks. My email address is phillybbop@yahoo.com
Winner Runner up
1987 Wall to Wall (Padres) Pauls Hauls
1988 Orange Crush South Beach
1989 Prebon South Beach
1990 South Beach
1991 JR's
1992 Fowarding Services
1993 JR's
1994 Stream Team Padres
1995 Major League Screen Print 4 G's
1996 JR's G&J Collision
1997 JR's Oasis Deli
1998 JR's Stream Team
1999 JR's French Twist (Padres)
2000 JR's Beer & Billiards
2001 JR's Mortgage Link
2002 Mortgage Link (USC) Stream Team
2003 Aces Ted Parnese Law
2004 Aces US Coachways
2005 Aces Ted Parnese Law
2006 Ted Parnese Law Aces
2007 Aces Ted Parnese Law
2008 Ted Parnese Law Aces
2009 Ted Parnese Law US Coachways
2010 ACES TED PARNESE LAW
2011 Ted Parnese Law Aces
2012 Ted PArnese Law Donatos
2013 Catello Electric vs Donatos
2014 Alexa Rose vs USC
2015 USC vs TPL
2016 Griffs vs USC
2017 Griffs xs Donato's
2018 L&P vs Donato's
2019. Franchise. vs Aces
2020. Franchise vs Aces
2021 USC vs Franchise
2022 franchise vs USC
2023 USC vs Alexa Rose
2024 Franchise vs Alexa Rose
RKL OPENING DAY 2017 THIS SUNDAY
Opening Day is upon us once again. The 2017 Robert Kelly Memorial Hardtop League begins this Sunday, August 27th, with five big doubleheaders. The league may be the strongest it's ever been, with the addition of two new powerhouse teams, and two teams combining to make one "super team". In addition, the defending 2016 champs, and the champions from the last 3 years before that are all back for another season. Below is the week one slate:
Week 1 Sunday August 27th
8:30 AM Donato's vs. Aces P.S. 50
8:30 AM Bullies vs. Oakwood Diner I.S. 75
10:45 AM Moe's vs. L&P Tree Service P.S. 50
10:45 AM Griff's (Defending 2016 Champs) vs. Catello Electric I.S. 75
1:00 PM US Coachways vs. Alexa Rose P.S. 50
(Full Schedule is on the site under the Schedules tab)
(Stats and Standings will be updated every week)
2017 RKL MID SEASON LEAGUE LEADERS
HITTING LEADERS PITCHING LEADERS
Batting Average ERA
Vin Garcia (USC) .685 Brian Cunningham (Griff's) 3.54
Steven Murphy (Aces) .667 Pete Lindell (Oakwood) 4.05
Vinny Demetrio (Alexa Rose) .667
Jerb Lynch (Alexa Rose) .643 Lou Rendiero (Bullies) 4.79
Ronnie Lam (L&P) 4.86
Home Runs Wins
Vin Garcia (USC) 6 Anthony Dondiego (USC) 6
Steven Murphy (Aces) 6 Pete Lindell (Oakwood) 4
Kenny Cedel (USC) 6 Brian Cunningham 3
Matt Hellman (USC) 4 Tom Gulotta (Aces) 3
Jimmy Wrenn (Oakwood Diner) 3 Chris Larkin (Alexa Rose) 3
Runs Batted In WHIP
Vin Garcia (USC) 26 Ronnie Lam (L&P) 1.53
Steven Murphy (Aces) 22 Pete Lindell (Oakwood) 1.69
Marty Costello (USC) 19 Brian Cunningham (Griff's) 1.72
Sal Todaro (USC) 16 Lou Rendiero (Bullies) 1.79
OPS (On Base + Slugging) Strikeouts
Vin Garcia (USC) 2.227 Brian Cunningham (Griff's) 4
Steven Murphy (Aces) 2.198 Ronnie Lam (L&P) 4
Boomer Manuellian (Donato's) 1.747 Pete Lindell (Oakwood) 3
Steve Stiller (Bullies) 1.704 Chris Larkin (Alexa Rose) 3
Matt Hellman (USC) 1.69 Anthony Dondiego (USC)/Mike Gannone (Wanderers) 2
Donatos Sweep Alexa Rose
In two very good games Donatoes swept Alexa Rose. In the first game, Donatos jumped out to a 5-0 lead on Anthony Noto 2 run double and some misplays in the field by Alexa Rose. Chris Larkin Sac Fly cut the lead in the 3rd. In the 4th inning Joe Sears hit a rocket to left that hit the tree rattled around and was caught by Anthony Sutter for an out as per the tree rule.
In the second game Donatos scored 3 in the first with hits by Boomer, Sutter and Scire. In the 3rd inning RBI's by Paul Nigro and Matt Giobbie cut the lead to 3 -2, it stayed that way till the bottom of the 5th When Anthony Noto drove home another run. Alexa Rose showed some heart scoring 2 in the 7th to tie the game on hits by Vinny Demetrio and Frank Muirhead. In the bottom of the 9th. Jay Lane drove a pitch off the right field wall to win the game.
GRIFF'S JABRONIS 2016 RKL CHAMPS
CONGRATS TO MANAGER CHRIS MARINI AND GRIFF'S JABORNIS ON THEIR
2016 ROBERT KELLY MEMORIAL SOFTBALL CHAMPIONSHIP
It was two hard fought games between Griff's and the 2015 defending champs USC at IS 75 last sunday.
Griff's jumped out to a quick 7-1 lead, only to see USC roar back to tie it at 7-7. Griff's added 3 runs in the 6th and hung on
to win Game 1, 10-8. Game two was much the same, a hard fought back and forth with Griff's winning 5-4.
Brian Cunningham and Edgar Gonzalez were the winning pitchers and Tommy Amato drove in all 5 runs in Game 2 to take home MVP honors. Andrew Costello starred offensively and John Schreiber starred defensively for USC.
Glove need restringing
Call Kevin 347-968-0080.
CHAMPIONSHIP SUNDAY IS HERE
The 2016 Championship game is here.
The top two seeds have made it.
# 2 Griff's Jabronis vs. # 1 U.S. Coachways
10:00 AM at I.S. 75 (2 out of 3 series)
Good luck to both teams. Should be a classic.
Stats are updated
Batting:
HR: Matt Giobbie 4
RBI: Andrew Costello 21
BA: Charlie Donahue 810
Pitching:
Wins: Rey Toro 6
ERA: Rey Toro 3.63
Whip: Rey Toro 1.31
Standings:
USC 8-0
Catello 6-2
Griffs ,TPL , L&P & Moes are 4-4
Aces and Alexa Rose 3-5
Donatos 2-4
Wanderers 0-6
Top Pitchers in 2016
2016 Top Pitchers Robert Kelly Softball
(League Leaders in Bold font)
Ronnie Lam L&P Tree 8-2 3.23 ERA 1.49 WHIP
Rey Toro Catello 9 wins 3.89 ERA 1.48 WHIP 15 CG's 2 K's
Brian Cunningham Griff's 6-0, 1 SV 3.99 ERA 1.65 WHIP 2 K's
Anthony Dondiego USC 8-0 7 CG's 2 K's
Tommy Gulotta Aces 8-3, 1 SV 2.03 WHIP 2 K's
Jeff Scire Donato's 8-5 1.96 WHIP 13 CG 3 K's
Chris Larkin Alexa Rose 7-4 1.67 WHIP 7 CG 2 K's
Edgar Gonzalez Griff's 5-4 1.95 WHIP 3 K's
FINAL PLAYOFF STATS FOR CHAMPIONSHIP TEAMS
CONGRATS TO ANTHONY DONDIEGO AND US COACHWAYS ON THEIR 2015 ROBERT KELLY LEAGUE CHAMPIONSHIP
Scroll down if you're using a smart phone to see final stats
Final playoff stats for all 8 teams can also be found in excel form in the "Handouts" Section
******End of Season Awards and 1st and 2nd Team All Pro Selections coming soon******
UPDATED 2015 RKL PLAYOFF STATS AS OF SEMI FINALS
**Scroll down if you're using an Iphone to look at this page**
(Stats also available in excel form for each team in the Handouts section)
RKL '16 PLAYOFF MATCHUPS ARE SET
The 2016 Robert Kelly Memorial Playoffs are set.
All Playoff Series are 2 out of 3 Games.
QUARTERFINALS (Gordon Rugg Sr. Division)
Sunday November 20th
#2 Griff's Jabronis (11-6-1) vs. #7 Donato's Plumbing (8-8-2)
8:30 am at P.S. 50
#3 L&P Tree Service (10-7-1) vs. #6 Catello Electric (9-9)
8:30 am at I.S. 75
#1 US Coachways (13-5) vs. #8 Moe's Goonies (9-9)
12:00 pm at P.S. 50
#4 Aces (9-8-1) vs. #5 Ted Parnese Law (9-8-1)
12:00 pm at I.S. 75
Good Luck to all teams
Rules and Conduct
Rules were discussed before the season at meetings that were not well attended. If you have any questions on the rules, please call me to discuss them or if you need a copy.
I have been asked for a couple of years to get new umpires at 50, I did. They are good umpires but there is definately a learning curve. The pitching is unlike any other leagues and they are new to it, it will take time. Also, remember I have explained the strike zone to the umpires and asked them to give the pitchers the high strike. Like anything else I will dicsuss the zone again with them.
Lastly, guys these guys are good they are in the right position and they have been reccommended by a couple of different sources. Lets be courtesous in our discussions. I understand in the heat of the moment you can be upset but they are doing the best they can while learning. Also there are neighbors, that dont want to hear you curse.
I am making calls to all the managers to go over any queestions and complaints Thank you for your understanding.
FINAL 2015 RKL LEAGUE LEADERS
2015 ROBERT KELLY SOFTBALL LEAGUE LEADERS
(MINIMUM 36 AT BATS TO QUALIFY FOR CATEGORIES)
BATTING AVERAGE
Rich Christie L&P .672
Boomer Manuellian TPL .636
Anthony Noto TPL .623
John Tronolone Catello .623
Vin Garcia USC .620
Brian Cunningham On Paper .617
Darren Miller Padres .614
HOME RUNS
Andrew Costello USC 13
Vin Garcia USC 10
Anthony Noto TPL 9
Boomer Manuellian TPL 9
Matt Giobbe Alexa Rose 7
Vin Mazza TPL 7
John DeCrescenzo Donato's 5
Anthony Kosta Moe's 4
Dylan Fusco Moe's 4
Marty Costello USC 4
RUNS BATTED IN
Boomer Manuellian TPL 33
Vin Garcia USC 30
Andrew Costello USC 28
Matt Giobbe Alexa Rose 28
Matt Hellman USC 25
Anthony Noto TPL 24
Vin Mazza TPL 24
OPS (On Base+Slugging)
Andrew Costello USC 2.160
Vin Garcia USC 2.110
Anthony Noto TPL 2.069
Boomer Manuellian TPL 1.934
Mike Zaccariello Alexa Rose 1.905
Runs Scored
Anthony Noto TPL 36
Vin Mazza TPL 26
Boomer Manuellian TPL 26
Andrew Costello USC 24
John Tronolone Catello 23
Vin Garcia USC 22
HITS
Rich Christie L&P 39
Anthony Noto TPL 36
Boomer Manuellian TPL 35
Seth Friedman Aces 35
John Tronolone Catello 33
John DeCrescenzo Donato's 33
Joe Crispi Aces 31
Vin Mazza TPL 31
2015 Playoffs Stats as of 11/20/15 (1st rd stats)
Each team's stats can also be found and downloaded via excel spreadsheet in the HANDOUTS section
Couple of items
Please review the games played in order to have players qualify. If there is rain this weekend, we will be playing next Saturday for make ups. We will go over the schedule at a meeting on Sunday.
Here are the updated League leaders:
HR: There is a five way tie with 4, Andrew Costello (USC), Jim Wren (Griffs), Ken Cedell (USC) , Anthony Sutter (Donatos), Alan Kopeloff (Goonies)
RBI: Andrew Costello (USC) 22, Marty Costello (USC) 18, John Manuellian (TPL) 18
Batting Ave: Charlie Donoghue (Catello) 707, Sal Baio (USC) 696,
W: Rey Toro (Catello) 8, Ron Lam (L&P) 6, Anthony Dondiego (USC) 6.
ERA: Rey Toro (Catello) 3.66, John Donia( TPL) 3.68, Ron Lam (L&{P) 3.72
Guys this is the last week of the season. Please review your teams GP to make sure you get the guys there to qualify for playoffs.
Batting Leaders
We are more than half way through the season and here are the batting leaders with at least 18AB:
HR
John Manuellian TPL - 6
Anthony Noto TPL - 5
Vinny Mazza TPL - 5
Vinny Garcia USC 5
Anthony Sutter Donatos 4
RBI's
John Manuellian TPL 20
Vinny Mazza TPL 17
Vinny Garcia USC 17
Matt Hellman USC 13
Phil Paterno Donatos 13
Batting Average
John Manuellian TPL 750
John Cronin On Paper 722
Anthony Noto TPL 714
John Tronolone Catello 700
Brian Cunninham On Paper 667
Not a great turnout for meeting
So we are not changing much from last year, See me for fees, schedules ect.
Two items did come up from teams that showed up
1) Jay Lane has asked that the second round of playoffs the second seed will get the option of field and time. In the past, the first place team picked field at 9am and the second set had to go to the other field.
2) the championship be played alternatively at 50 and 75.
I would like to hear from your managers.
Season to start on August 30th
We are having a final meeting next week date TBD. Season will open up on August 30th. We are planning for a special guest to throw out the first ball of season Nicky Lynch. Nicky was a SI Padre baseball player on my son's team from 5 to 11 years old. He came from a great family. I recently found out that he had a brain tumor removed and was undergoing treatment. I decided to participate in the NYC Brain Tumor Walk and with the help of Mikey Bagels we raised $250 from player in the league. the donation was listed as Robert Kelly Softball on the NYC Brain Tumor Walk website. The site is still open for any donations. Team Nicky http://www.braintumorcommunity.org/site/TR/TeamraiserEvents/NewYorkBrainTumorWalk?px=3523214&pg=personal&fr_id=2500
We will have 10 teams this year and there have been some defections so it should be an exciting year. I will ask managers to send me a prelim roster to set up on website at phillybbop@yahoo.com We named the division after Robert Columbia this year.
We have the fields from August 23rd for anyone to play exhibition games.
Opening Day
Opening day is upon us. I have been going through alot of personal turmoil this year and I am behind in setting up league. Here are some last minute items:
First off welcome back all the old teams and a special welcome to the new team Moe's. Lets make them feel comfortable.
This is a tough week for all teams involved with vacations, we could talk about next year waiving this week and playing a scheduled saturday game.
All fees must be paid before the second week of the season. You must seek me out.
Email me a tentative roster at phillybbop@yahoo.com so I can get a jump start in setting up teams on website.
Since attendance was light for rules meetings, I have made the following decisions:
1) I have reverted back to two courtesy runners except for injury.
2) Tie breakers are as follows: Head to head, run differential in head to head games, run differential in total games.
3) Playoffs are as follows Top 8 teams 1vs 8 2 vs 7 3 vs 6 4 vs 5. We will reseed in the second round in case of upset
4) Top seed gets the choice of field and time. Second seed the third seed. In the second round the top seed picks the field (games are at 9am) The other game will be at the other field.
5) Finals are at 75
6) Be aware that these are public fields and they can be taken from us, so clean up your mess (dont let the custodian get pissed), kids go to this school so dont bring glass to the fields, do not block someone's drive way.
Lastly, THERE is no fighting on the field. I dont care if its after/before or during the game. If there is a fight at field there will be a suspension for the first incident. If it happens again the suspension will be indefinite.
Have a great season. Call me with any questions.
My number is 718-679-3134
Free Agent forms under Online Forms
If you are interested in joining the league please fill out the registration form under the Online Forms tab. The form will be emailed to a league director who will forward over to the managers.
Stats are updated for playoffs
All the stats are updated and listed under the handouts section. Congrads to Alexa Rose and USC for making the finals. A new champ will reign. So at 50 it took three games but USC defeated TPL. Both teams showed that they are champions and neither team gave up. At 75 Alexa Rose came out swinging and took game one. The jumped out to an early lead in game two before Catello came roaring back to tie the game. In extra innings Alexa Rose took a two run lead going to the bottom of the 7th but Catello showed why they won the championship last year scoring one run and had the tying run on third and the winning run on second before Chris Larkin got the third out. Some controversy in this game on a rule for which I will explain. The rule states that you can go from 8 players to 9 but the 9th man is an automatic out. And you may add a fielder before the 4th inning. So the implied rule is if you go from 9 players to 10 then the 10th man is an out. I will make a change in the off season to better word this rule.
After the game was over, an incident occurred on the field that needs to be addressed after the season. This situation cannot be allowed in this league.
Also, we must keep in mind that this is a public field and there are neighbors to keep happy. I am asking all of you to clean up the field and not to double park this week.
Alexa Rose vs USC. The number one vs the number two team. Great match up with the new and improved Alexa Rose adding Sal Zaccarello, Paul Nigro and Matt Giobbi to an already good roster. And is this the year USC finally closes out the season as champions. Newcomber Vinny Rivera joins a remarkable team. Lets see.
I have a prior engagement and my dad is in the hospital so Mike Gannone will be at the field to hand out the trophies and the winnings. The MVP will be decided by Mike and the two umpires. All other awards will be handed out after the season.
We will have a after season meeting to go over the season and to see if we want to change any rules. This was one of the more successful years as many of the teams had a legitimate chance to win this year. I want to make the league even better next year so I am up for suggestions.
Category Winners
Congrads to the HR Champ John Decrisenzo Donatos with 6. Runner ups were Vinny Garcia USC 5 and Mike Zaccarello (Alexa Rose), Joe Sears (Donatos), Steve Toscanini (Aces) and Anthony Noto (TPL -Combined) with 4. The RBI leader was Joe Sears (Donatos) and Anthony Noto (TPL -Combined) with 20. Shawn Lombardo (Alexa Rose was the runner up with 19. Mike Zaccarello (Alexa Rose) led the league with a 794 batting average. Vinny Garcia (USC) was the runner up with 679 BA.
Rookie of the Year was Vinny Garcia (USC). The Comeback or returning player of the year was Shawn Lombardo (Alexa Rose).
Stats are on line under uploads
The playoffs at 50 in the play in game. Bungalow defeated Pauls Glass Padres 13-8 Winning pitcher Edgar Gonzales hit a tying HR in the 3rd to lead the way. They gained the right to play the 1st place USC. USC pounded Bungalow led by Sal Baio and Vinny Garcia 6 hrs between them. In the second set a rematch of last years finals of Donatos vs Catello Elctric. Donatos won the first game, but defending Champ Catello Electic showed the heart of a champion by pounding the ball to win the next two. They were led by Nelson Rivera 3 HR and with one of the grittiest performances seen in this league John Tronolone pulled a hammy but continued to play and struck for 6 hits many off the fence where he was able to limp to first. In addition he continued his vacuum play at third.
Over at 75 was a day of sweeps. In the morning games, the wiley vetern team of TPL defeated L&P. They were led by the offense of Larry MErrill and Anthony Noto and the pitching of Chuck D'Amodio. Jon Manuelian hit a grandslam in the first game to ice the victory.
In the second set, Alexa continue their magical ways with a sweep over the Aces. In the second game Chris Larkin pitched a two hitter. Anthony Galletta and Paul Nigro led the offense.
Next up a matchup we have all been waiting for TPL vs USC (50) and Alexa Rose vs Catello Electric (75). These should be great games.
Playoffs on the line
there are some big games this week USC VS Alexa Rose at 50. Donato's vs L & P at 75. TPL VS. BUNGALOW at 50 and Padres vs Catello at 75. All the Games matter for playoff seeds.
Playoffs are set Sat 3 pm at 75. 8 vs 9. Play in.
Next week is the marathon we will try to accommodate around it
We we will reseed if there is an upset.
1 vs 8/9
2 vs 7
3 vs 6
4 vs 5
We will utilize both field 830 and 12. The week after both fields are utilized 10 am. Finals at 75 10 am
if you play in another league be aware of our times.
League Leaders
With one week left in the season here are your league leaders. Good Luck to everyone in the playoffs.
Average - (20 Ab's min)
Mike Zaccariello - .893
John Spinelli - .656
Shawn Lombardo - .655
Sal Baio - .652
Vinny Garcia - .650
Homeruns
John Decrisenzo - 5
Steve Toscannini, Mike Zaccariello, Joe Sears, Vinny Garcia - 4
Matt Giobbie, T.J. Geniale - 3
Doubles
Paul Nigro - 6
Lance Sigman, Steve Toscannini, Shawn Lombardo, Charlie Donahue, Mike Lucca, John Manuelian, Vinny Mazza, Anthony Mazza- 5
Mike Russo, Vinny Demetrio, Jeff Plez, Jude Gregorio, Joey D'Angelo, Paul Colletti- 4
Triples
Mike Zaccariello - 6
John Decrisenzo, Mike Lucca, Vinny Mazza - 4
Russ Stefanski, John Spinelli, Mike Colleta, Keith Lotito, Jimmy Chioffi - 3
RBI
Joe Sears - 20
John Decrisenzo - 16
Shawn Lombardo, Anthony Perrincino - 15
Lance Sigman, Matt Giobbie, Vinny Mazza - 13
Runs
Steve Toscannini - 17
Gordon Rugg, Anthony Perrincino - 16
Joe Curro, Joey D'Angelo - 15
Today's photo
Make up game scheduled
Make up game between TPL and Catello on Saturday Oct 18th at 11am at 75.
Late Posting
Things looked bleak for USC Down 8-4 in the 5th inning and Steve Mavis injured his ankle. Bases loaded no outs when the Aces Juan Cruz hit a smash to third. In a blink of an eye there was an around the horn triple play and the king of the regualr season was on the way. Int he 7th USC scored 6 runs to take the lead and held off the ACES 12-10. In the Secind game USC was up 7-4 in the last inning when Phil Lee hit a towering shot into the RF trees that looked like a game tying HR. A few seconds later the ball fell into MAtt Helmans glove for another triple play. Amazing.
In the second set Donatos swept Alexa Rosa.
At 75, TPL opened their season with a 14-4 rout over L&P when they decided to talk legend Mydo Perrancino out of retirement. What did he do. Pitch a brillant game 4-2 win.
In the second set, Pauls Glass Padres was winning 4-2 in the bottom of the 7th inning when disaster struck and Bungalow/Griffs scored 3 runs for the win. In game two, pauls glass scored 2 in the bottom of the 7th to tie game only to lose in the 9th. In this game, Bungalow'2 Tom Loughran continued his mastery over pitcher Phil Bracco with a towering HR. Also, Pauls Glass lost Nick Yodice and Joe Petro to injuries for a couple of weeks.
Catello Electric Sweeps Donatos for the Title
Catello Electric won its first championship on the Robert Kelly Softball League with a two game sweep of Donato's Plumbing. In the first game Catello won 3-2. Vic Romano opened the scoring with a HR in the second inning. In the third inning Charlie Donogue single brought home Winning Pitcher and series MVP Tom Sliger. Donatos came right back with an RBI double by Mike Sutter. Catello showed they were game when Vic Romano sac fly drove home Rey Toro for a 3-1 lead. Donto's would not quit and scored one in the 4th on a sac fly by Steve Spinelli and had the bases loaded buy could not bring home the tying run,. From that point forward both pitchers shut the door with scoreless pitching
In the second game, Catello put the pressure on with two runs in the 1st inning on Vic Romano's singel and John "Fudge" RBI Double (First of three hits). In the second inning Charlie Donogue had a 2 run single. Joe Curro (Donatos) brought home Mike Sutter with an RBI Ground out to cut the lead to 4-1 but Donnie Kiernan RBI single put Catello back up by 4. In the 5th Catello broke the game open scoring 3 runs Eric Gollinger 3rd hit of the game plated Gary Minervinni, Vice ROmano 4th RBI of the day anf John Fudge brought home the 8th run. Donatos did not quit as they scored 5 runs in the 6th, John Spineeli RBI a 2 run Error and Miuke Sutter's 2 run single. Tom Sliger shut the door and proved that he was the MVP getting the last out of the 6th and a 1-2-3- 7th inning.
Stats are updated and posted.
We are going to have off season meetings on the rules for next year.
Thanks for a good year and see you next year. Let the hot stove begin.
WOW there were almost upset
USC finished the regular season undefeated but survived a scare against Bungalow. USC was mercied in the first game 18-5 as Brian Cunningham had a big day. In the second game USC jumped out to an early lead and held on for a 18-9 win. In the third game USC won easlily 13-3.
TPL swept the ACES. 7-2 and 10-0. Jorge Beritian and John Manuelllian were the big hitters.
In the morning games at 50 Alexa Rose defeated Donatos 4-3 in the first game, Steve Scotto was 3-3. Darren Miller had 5 hits for ALexa Rose but Donatoes woke up with HRs by Anthony SUtter (2), Kevin RUgg, Gordon Rugg and John Spinelli won the next two games 7-5 and 8-1.
Catello Electric swept L & P 15-2 and 9-8. Charlie Donaghue had 5 hits for Catello. Jay Harrell and Dom Catello had HR's also,.
This sets up the semi's with USC vs Catello at 75 and TPL vs Donatos at 50.
Its time to start thinking about the All Star Ballots. Take a look at the stats, each manager, league official, umpire and main scorekeepers will get a vote.
Playoff stats are under the handouts section.
8:30 at 75 USC vs Bungalow 2 out of 3
12:00 at 75 TPL vs ACES
12 at 50 Catello vs L & P
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8:30 50 Donato's vs Alexa Rose
Unfortunately, the marathon is this week. Some teams will be shorthanded but for those who live in Brooklyn you could come here before the bridge closes or for later games you can get to SI through NJ. I know that is a big pain but try to get here for the playoffs.
USC finished undefeated this year with a little help from a controversial triple play. With the bases loaded and no outs the ACES were within seconds of tying the game when The Aces batter hits a smash to third. Marty Costello fileds the ball very near the foul line (some thought it was foul) and steps on third throws to second and the relay get the batter for a triple play. Great play by Costello. Was it fair was it foul with our replay we will never know.
In another odd moment at 50. In a tie game (4thh inning) 5-5, Donatos batter hits a smash to RF. It hits the tree in RF and somehow slowly rolls under the fence in the RF corner. The Umpire ruling gave the batter third base. THIRD BASE in essence a Ground Rule Triple. The Padres argued the call to no avail. But here is the odd part; later in the inning Donatos batter hits the ball off of the left field fence, the ball hits the pole and bounces out into the street. WAIT how many times have you seen the ball go out of play in RF and LF in the same inning. This one was called a Ground Rule double. Needless to say there will be a ruling later in the week on balls that leave the field of play at 50. The final result was a Donatos thrashing of the Padres 17-5.
Lets wish Anthony Dondiego a speedy recovery.
Week in Review
USC Continues their undefeated season with a sweep over Catello Electric 14-5 and 12-9. In the losing effort, Jay Harrell had an unbelievable game with 3 HR and 8 RBI's for Catello. In the first set Donato's continued their hot hitting with a sweep over L&P.
At IS 75, The Aces and Bungalow split the DH. Steve Guarneri had a big day for the Aces with 5-5 day. For Bungalow, Tommy Loughran had 5 hits.
In the second game The Padres kept the game close (5-4) until the bottom of 6th whenTPL scored 10 runs. In the second game TPL ran away with it 14-0.
League Leaders:
Batting Ave 8 game min
Jude Gregorio Bungalow 667
Chris Seagriff L&P 618
Marty Costello USC 595
HR
Jay Harrell Catello 8
John Manuellian TPL 4
RBI
John Spinelli Donatos 22
A. Costello USC 19
John Manuellian TPL 19
Team Stats
BATTING AVE
USC 473
Donatos 453
ALEXA ROSE 411
RUNS
Donatos 142
Week in Review
IS 75 Catello Electri Swept The Padres . In the first Game Jay Harell 2run HR in the bottom of the 6th led to a 5-3 victory. In the second game, Jay Harrell lead leading 5th HR and Rey Toro shutout led Catello to the sweep. Donatos won the 1st game 14-5. In the second Game Bungalow opened up an 11-0 lead after 1 1/2 innings. In the bottom of the 2nd, Donaatos scored 2 runs in the 3rd they scored 3 runs in the 5th they scored 3 runs and they capped the comeback by scoring 6 runs in the 6th. Big hit was John Spinelli 3 run HR.
At PS 50 ALexa Rose swept L&P. In the 1st game Vinny Demetrio RBI was the deciding factor in a 4-3 win. In the second game Alexa Rose scored 8 runs in the 7th to finsh a comeback win 10-5. Mikey Bagel 3 run triple was the big hit in the inning. Darren Miller also had a two run triple in the inning.
In the second set. USC swept TPL 15-3 and 12-8 in extra innings. Sal Baio was 3-3 with 4 RBI's in the first game Steve Mavis contributted with a mamouth 2 run HR. In the second game USC was led by the Costello brothers ( 6 RBI's) to the win in 8. Matt Helman 2 run triple was the winner in the 8th.
The mix up. I inadvertedly thought that the Doyle benefit was next week. I would like to change next sat game between Bungalow and Alexa Rose to Sunday. I apologize to anyone who was inconvienced.
Weekly Update
Best DH of the day USC defeated Alexa Rose in a sweep but heres the scoop. In the first game USC opened up to a 11-0 lead after 2 innings and looked like a blowout. But Frank Russo grand slam helped Alexa Rose to bridge the gap but USC held on for a 16-13 win. USC was led by the HR with Sal Baio 2, Steve Mavis 1, Chris Cooper 1, John Scriber 1, and Steve Swartz 1. In the second game Alexa ROse opened up a 9-2 lead after 3 innings only to watch USC score 11 in the 4th and finish the sweep 15-10.
In other action, The Aces spanked the Padres in a DH mercy. Alex Capobianco had a huge day at the plate with 2 triples and 2 HR and 8 RBI's.
At 75 TPL swept Bungalow/Tool Shed 12-0 and 10-7. John Manuellian had a 2run HR.
Also at 75 the hot hitting Donatos swept Catello Electric. 12-0 and 10-3. Phil Paterno continued his hot hitting with 4 more hits.
League Leaders
Runs Scored
Phil Paterno Donatos 16
Lance Signman Aces 12
Joe Curro Donatos 12
HR leader tied is Sal Baio and Jay Harrell with 3
RBI Leader
Anthony Sutter Donatos 13
John Spinelli Donatos 13
Joe Columbia Alexa Rose 11
AVE
Vinny Demetrio Alexa Rose 650
Bob Durante L & P 647
Marty Costello USC 647
Next up a battle for 8th between Bungalow and the Padres. The Aces vs Alexa Rose, USC vs L&P and games of the week Donatos vs TPL.
Update
After three weeks of the season we have some interesting developments:
USC leads the pack followed by L & P and TPL.
League Leaders:
RBI
Anthony Sutter 11
John Spinelii 9
Joe Columbia 9
Phil Paterno 8
Runs Scores
Phil Paterno 13
Joe Curro 9
Chris Seagriff 8
Home Runs
Jay Harrell 3
This year we have had the passing of Alexa Rose and Rob Columbia. Please lets keep them in our prayers.
On the good sidw we have had many babies born. Lets hope they are future players.
The last item : During the ALexa Rose vs TPL game a play happened which is not addressed in our rules. So we will clarify here. A batter swung and hit the balll into the ground. (Chopped ) As long as the batter swings hard and through (no swinging bunts) the play will be allowed.
Season to start August 25th.
As of right now we have 9 teams and I will close out the registration on Sunday. If we have 9 teams each team will play 16 games and have one week bye. I would like to propose that the first 7 teams will make the playoffs and the 8 and 9th place team have a one game playoff to receive the last seed. Here is how it works: 8 vs 9 on Sat one game with the winner going to Sunday 2 out of 3 against the 1st place team. This way each team will have a minimum of 17 games played for the year.
I am going to be able to get balls between 75 and 80 a doz (depending on the number of dozen I order). Please let me know ASAP.
Rules are online and the rest of the schedule will be posted by Monday night.
Have a good season and play ball.
Scoop
Chris Walsh is a honest local South Shore guy running for councilman. He is looking for your vote.
Season to start August 25th.
The season is set to get under way on August 25th. At this time there are 9 teams. We are still looking for 1 more. I will be meeting with you to collect fee and give out 1st week schedule. This will give me one more week to get the last team. CALL ME to set up appointment.
In the last 11 years Ted PArnese Law and the Aces have won 5 championships each and USC one. The all time leader is JR's with 8 championships.
Who can win it this year?
2012 playoff stats are set under the handouts section
Look at you may. Sorry so late.
All star
I know I owe you guys the stats for the finals. I will get to soon.
In lieu of an All Star game, I put the note out there to vote on the All Robert Kelly League Team. Each voter had there own criteria. the only request I had was that they qualified for the playoffs.
I thought of how this should go and I decided on this: I calculated each player total votes and then put them in the position most voted for. ie Noto got a vote for 3B (???) since he was a SS this year it got added to his SS totals. The players voted for DH on the ballets were given a position. ie Harrell was given 1B. If there was a tie I gave the outcome to the player who got the most votes at the position. The top two players after the postiion players are decided will be the EH. I am also going to list a couple of close calls. Remember this was for fun so don't be mad.
1B John manuelian TPL
2b Gordon Rugg Donatos
SS Anthony Noto TPL
3B Craig Longo L&P
c Jeff hawthorne USC
P Jorge Beritian TPL
OF Sal Baio USC
OF Chris Cooper USC
OF MAtt Hellman USC
OF Alex Copobianco Aces
EH Jay Harrell catello
EH Rey Toro Catello
Just missed
Mike Zaccarello Mikey Bagels
Vinny Mazza TPL
Steve Spinelli Donatos
charlie Donoghue Catello
I received a good recommendation for next year. the managers submit the positions eligible for voting.
The Robert Kelly Allstar team is in the voting stage
Each team can give one vote, the scorekeepers and the umpires also. Here are the positions:
1B
2B
SS
3B
OF
OF
OF
OF
C
P
EH
EH
I have collected 4 ballets so far. Send me a ballet to phillybbop@yahoo.com. A player needs to have at least qualified for the playoffs to be considered but to receive my vote they needed a min of 10 games.
The stats are on the system.
Remember this is for fun so lets take it for what it is.
TPL WINS IT AGAIN
TPL has now won 5 out of the last 7 years to join The Aces and JR Restaurant as multiple year dynasties.
This year was extremely tough for TPL squad as they lost Sal Gianone early in the season to injury. What was manager Chuck D'Amodio going to do but reach out to Mike Anderson.
TPL is the example of a true team. Yes the are led by power hitting and slick fielding John (Boomer) Manuelian and league leading RBI man Anthony Noto but they couldn't win without hard hitting Jay Lane and Drew Clapp.
They defense is stellar with sure handedness at every position, especially in the OF led by CF's Mike Piccarelli and leadoff spark plug Vinny (Suits) Mazza, Jeff Fortune and Mike Anderson.
When you speak of TPL you think of their pitching. Jorge Beritan has one of the highest winning percentages in the history of the league and the ever crafty Chuck D'Amodio. Chuck has turned down the antics this year but keeps on winning,
The catching is led by John O'Connor who always gets the big hit against USC. Lastly a special mention goes out to the utility player on the team Brian (Happy) Trimboli. Brian was a last minute pick up and proved to be a key member of the team.
I want to mention the key to this team is that the same guys come each week and the fact that they are truly friends, helps with the chemistry. That was the same characteristic of the Aces and JR teams.
Lets hope for another extremely close and competitive 2013.
one more item of note
I hope everyone comes by tomorrow and roots for one of the teams in finals.
Finals are set
Wow an interesting day. This is what the Robert Kelly League is all about. There were four good teams and two sets of thrilling playoff series.
First lets say Congrads to the defending champion TPL. They won a hard fought three game set with Catello Electric. Coming back from a 3 run deficit in the bottom of the 7th in game three to win the third and final game 4-3. They showed the heart of a true champion.
In game one, Vinny Maza single in the second gave TPL a 3-2 lead which they held on for a final 4-3. Game two Catello showed that they were here to play pounding TPL 11-4. Jay harrell had a two run HR in the 5th to pull away. That set up the third and final game. Catello opened up in the first with a SAC fly from Russ Stefanski. They increassed the lead in the second on a Dom Catello HR. a Charlie Donahue single in the 6th gave Catello a 3-0 lead going into the bottom on the 7th The new addition to TPL, Brian "Happy" Trimboli opened the inning with a walk. Vinny Mazza's hit a potential DP ball but his hustle beat the throw(in a very close play) to keep the dream alive. Later in the inning Anthony Noto drilled a 2 run single. John Oconner walked to tie the game and Drew Clapp singled in the winning run.
At PS 50, The underdog Donatos team shocked the world with the defeat of USC 2 games to 1. They say good pitching can beat good hitting any day. Here was the prime example, Pete Distefano pitched all three games and held the mighty USC squad to an average of a little over 4 runs a game. In the first game. Anthony Sutter and John Spinelli drove in a run each in the third to take a 3-1 lead. Donatos extended it to 4-1 with a Sutter SAC fly in the fifth. In the bottom of the fifth, Chris Cooper tied the game with one swing of the bat with a 3 run HR. The tie game was short as Pete Destefano singled in the 6th for the lead with the final score 5-4. Game two was a pitching duel. the score was tied 2-2 in extra innings when the USC bats erupted for 4 runs and a 6-2 victory. That led us to the final game three showdown. The Spinelli brothers opened up a 2-0 lead in the top of the first inning with RBI singles. The USC squad came right back with a Frank Sansonetti HR. In the bottom of the fourth an unusual play happened. With a man on first, Chris Cooper hit a ball through the trees in right field which hit the fence and the RF appeared to catch the ball. Is it an out is it a hit? Confusion happened and USC ended up with two runners on second base. (One was tagged out) The rule is if the ball hits the tree it can be caught not if it hits the fence. Pete Destafano pitched out of that jam and USC did not score. In the top of the fifth, Donatos put the pressure on with a John Spinelli single. They scored two more in the 6th on a Joe Curro single. USC showed they had something left with a two run single by Matt Helman. But Donatos came right back in the top of the 7th with three uns 2 by Mike Lucca single and one by Phil Paterno. USC did not go quietly scoring one run in the bottom of the inning on a Frank Tripodi single but could not bring the get anymore. Game Set Match 8-4.
Stats are attached
This brings us to the championship this weekend. TPL vs Donatos 9:30 at IS 75. Can DOnatos beat the Aces, USC and TPL to win it all? Will TPL win again? Stay tuned.
!st round upsets
The 2012 playoffs got off on a crazy start. There were three sweeps and two upsets.
At 50. 3rd seed L&P dropped two to 6th seed Catello Electric. (16-4 and 6-4) Catello continued this seasons offense barrage with Jay Harrell, Rey Toro & Russ Stefanski all getting three hits in the opener. Danny Interlandi had a 2 run HR for the losing team. In game two Catello jumped out to a 6-0 lead and held on. Rey Toro had a 2run HR.
In the second set, USC defeated Mikey Bagels 13-6 and 8-3. Sal Baio had 2 HRS and 7 RBI;s on the day. Chris Cooper and Matt Helman also HRed for USC. Frank Russo had a HR and 4 RBI's for the losing team.
At 75 defending Champ TPL swept Griffs 14-2 and 13-4. John Manuelian had a big day with 2HR's and 6 RBI's. Anthony Noto had 5 hits on the day. Tommy Laughran had 4 hits for the losing team.
In the second set. Donatos upset the Aces in three. Anthony Sutter enjoyed a huge day for the winning team.
Next up USC vs Donatos at 50 at 9am
TPL vs Catello at 75 at 9am
Stats are attached
Playoffs are set
8:30 50 L&P vs Catello Electric
12:00 50 USC vs Mikey Bagels
8:30 75 TPL vs Griffs
12:00 75 Aces vs Donatos
Rememeber if the is an upset we will reseed in the next round.
Resume League next weekend
hurricane sandy
Pls txt me.
Donatos vs Aces make up game is moved
Games of the week
LEAGUE LEADERS
HR's
Chris Cooper of USC 4
Tom Sollatario SI Bomers 4
A bunch with 3
RBI's
Anthony Noto of TPL 17
Eric Gollinger of Catello 14
Craig Longo of L&P 12
Rey Toro of Catello 12
Batting Average
Craig Longo of L&P 750
Jay Lane of TPl 708
Lance Sigman of Aces 687
Alex Copobianco of Aces 682
Mike Zaccarello of Mikey Bagels 667
This is from the official scorekeeper and not including the last Aces vs SI Bombers game.
Crazy week for RKSL
On a note USC released Rodrigo Paris and he was picked up by Catello Electric. This was done before USC will miss Rodrigo and will be playing him in a couple of weeks.
Another note, Drew Clapp lost his glove at 50. Please contact me or Chuckie for return of glove.
One more note, I would like to have an all star game on Sat October 27th. Let me know this week if you are interested.
I will post league leaders later.
Week in review
At 50, L & P Tree Removal swept the SI Bombers 14-4 and 11-9. Craig Longo had a 2 run blast in the both games. In the second set the Aces swept Griffs Place 15-3 and 13-12 in extra innings. Brian McDowell and Tom Gullata had big offensive days. A play of note happened in the second game Matt Cuesta hit a ball into the tree in right field and the ball never came down. It was correctly ruled a ground rule double.
Opening Weekend a smash
Welcome to the 2012 season
CONGRATS to TPL
Ted Parnese behind the pitching of Jorge Beritian and the hitting of Jay Lane, Anthony Noto and John O'Conner swept the defending champs Aces. 8-0 and 8-5. The Finals MVP was Jorge Beritian. 10 innings pitched 1 run allowed.
There is no all-star game this year, Next year we will pick a date in the beginning of the year.
I hope all have had a good time this year and lets look forward to next year.
Attached are the final stats for the playoffs.
Fianls Set
Here are the stats
First Round is Over
8-3.
USC avenged last years defeat to Donato's by sweeping the set 3-0 and 16-10. Anthony Dondiego pitched a shut out in game 1. Sal Baio had 2HR's and 3 RBI's. In game two Donato's jumped out to a 6-0 lead in the first inning. Tim Murphy came in relief and stopped the bleeding while the USC bats awoke. Steve Mavis, Richie Payne and Sal Baio had 3 RBI's each.
TPL defeated L&P in both games. 7-1 and 14-3. Jorge Beritian pitched a 8 hit gem. In game two, TPL opened up a 6-0 lead in the first inning. Mike Piccarelli had 4 RBI's for the winner.
Griffs Place upset Mikey Bagels winning games 1 and 3. Tommy Loughran was winning pitcher in both games.
Season ends Playoffs set
Playoff games are set
50
Aces vs Live Wire 8:30
USC vs Donatos 12:00
75
TPL vs L&P 8:30
Griffs Place vs Mikey Bagels 12:00
All the stats are updated. Good luck to each of you guys and lets have lots of good games.
Notes
Unfortunately, once again I have to give our condolences to Paul Bronski. His mom has passed away this week. Join me in giving our prayers to him and his family,
Shirts are required for the Playoffs
Aces Sweep Live Wire
Congrats to Chris Marini
Jorge Beritian lost a glove
Exciting Day at 75
Tomorrow is the Doyle Benefit
Donatos sweep Viscal under the RUGG
Condolences and Congrats
In a happier note, congrats to Brian Trimboli, (Happy) on his wedding,
With the rainouts
What a day to play Baseball
Anelopes Vs L&P : 1-1 These games were both very good hard played games with each team winning won of the games.
TPL VS Viscal Energy 2-0 TPL won both games with the help and hitting of Jon Manuellian and his 3 HRS
ACES VS Griffs 2-0 Aces sweep Griffs with the hitting and help of ALex Copobianco and his 3 hrs
USC VS Major Leauge 2-0 USC won both theire games despite being short on players. Steve Mavis Had 2 HRS Mikey Bagels vs Donates 2-0 Ricky Tepedino had a 3 run homer.
TRYSTAN WILL BE SELLING ($2)GATORADE (RED, BLUE, PURPLE,) ($1)WATER, AND (2 FOR A 1$) BREAKFEST BARS ( CHOCLATE) AT I.S. 75 NEXT SUNDAY FOR ALL SIX GAMES :)
With The End of Summer Comes The Beginning of SoFtball
With the summer coming to a close, It is time for the Robert Kelly Memorial League To begin!
This year we start on August 27th, which might be changed to August 28th due to team conflict.
To check where and when you might be playing, click here -> schedule
The Homerun rules will be the same as the season before and the Score keeper will keep track of the balls hit in right field. There might be adjustments to the rules NEXT YEAR.
Also pitching rules ARE enforced this year. I.E. Two feet starts on the rubber, one foot must be on at the time of ball release. There will be two warnings, after 3rd warning, removal from pitching is necessary
I hope this to be one of the best seasons and good luck to all of the teams playing this year.
Also Trystan will be selling Gatorades, water, and breakfest bars at P.S 50 for the opening weekend.
He will be going back and forth between the two fields. Check back to know when he is coming to your field to bring you all your drinking and eating needs :).
Have a good week and GOOD LUCK!!!
Field Dimensions
50
Left field line 256.10
Left Center (opening) 266.2
Center 333
Right Center (3rd tree) 230.1
Second Tree 217.3
Right field line 211.8
Pitchers mound 47 ft
Bases 60 ft
75
Left field line 266.4
Left center ( opening) 293.9
Center 344
Right Center (white pole) 228
Ramp 181
Right Field line 197
Pitchers mound 47 ft
bases 60 ft
CONGRATS TO THE ACES
Allstar Game Update
Stats week one
see attachment for excel file on stats
Finals set
Schedule
PS 50 8:30am Aces vs W's
All sets are 2 out of 3.
Good luck.
Playoff Thrillers
At IS 75, Major League Screen Printing nearly upset Ted Parnese Law, the defending champs, Losing the first game on a grand slam by Anthony Noto. Winning the second game only to be shut out the third game. In the other set, W's defeated the Hitmen 2 games to one to advance to the semi finals. Would have given more info but misplaced the book at the moment. Sorry
Final Stats
Sal Baio USC 9
Frank Sansonetti L&P 8
Steve Mavis USC 8
Anthony Noto TPL 8
Batting Average
Frank Sansonetti L&P 694
Eric Klaymen L&P 647
Mike Nelson W's 633
Steve Cresci SSF 600
Jon Manuellian TPL 596
RBI's
Jon Manuellian TPL 36
Steve Mavis USC 30
Sal BAio USC 27
Anthony Noto TPL 25
John Spinelli Donato's 24
Allstar Game
TPL 5 players
USC 4 players
Donato's 4 players
Major League 4 players
Mikey Bagels 3 players
vs
Aces 5 players
W's 4 players
Hitmen 4 players
L & P 3 players
Mugshots 2 players
Simple Seafood 2 palyers
The tentative date is the Saturday before the finals 10am at IS 75.
Final Standings
Aces
Hitmen
Donatos
USC
W's
L & P Tree Removal
Major League Screen Printing
Mikey Bagels
Mugshots
Simple Seafood
42 Boys
The playoffs will start
Donatos runs into second
HR Leaders
Sal Baio USC 8
Frank Sansonetti L&P 7
Anthony Noto TPL 7
Steve MAvis USC 7
Glove, Hat Bat and batting glove found
Alex from Aces lost a glove
L & P Sweeps W's
On Halloween the games of the week are TPL vs Donatos and USC vs the Aces.
Leader Board
Sal Baio USC 6
Frank Santinetti L&P 5
Steve Mavis USC 5
Steve Cresci SSF 4
Jay Harrell MLSP 4
RBI Leaders
John Manuelian TPL 26
Sal Baio USC 20
Steve Mavis USC 19
Sal Postivo Hitmen 16
BA Leaders Min 8 games
Frank Santinetti L&P 739
Richie Christie W's 697
Sal Baio USC 686
Anthony Galletta Hitmen 667
Major League Screen Printing ties record
This week features a bunch of great games. Donatos' vs Aces on Saturday. On Sunday TPL vs USC and Hitmen vs Aces.
Ted Parnese is in a familiar place (1st)
Games of the Week:
sat Hitmen vs USC
Sun Aces vs TPL
Also, due to the rain and the number of make ups there will be no more changing of games, I do not have enough of time to make them up. I still have 5 games to schedule.
Rained Out Again
New Season to Start
CONGRADS TO TPL FOR WINNING THE CHAMPIONSHIP
finals tomorrow
playoffs stats are in file uploads
Finals are set
All star game is tentatively scheduled for December 6th
Jason Harrell
Steve Mavis
Paul Stabile
Also, this year we would like the umpires to play in the game and the players to umpire, Any Volunteers besides me?
Make up of team to be decided.
!st round is over
Playoffs Info
Playoff Rosters will be printed at fields
Playoffs Set
8:30 75 Hitmen vs Simple Seafood
9:45 75
11:00 75
12:00 75 TPL vs W's
1:15 75
2:30
8:30 50 Aces vs Dinatos
9:45
11:00
12:00 50 Black Dog vs USC
1:15
2:30
TPL Split with the Aces
Aces 30 points
Hitmen 30 points
TPL 25 points
Black Dog Grill 22 points
W's 22 points
USC 18 points
Dinatos 17 points
Simple Seafood 16 points
Padres 14 points
Big Nose 8 points
42 Boys out
Here is the scenario Padres play TPL. USC Plays Simple Seafood and Big Nose. W's plays the ACes and TPL plays Padres. Remember 8 games are needed to qualify, Playoffs start next sunday.
Season into last week
Hitmen 30 points
Aces 28
Ted Parnese 23
Black Dog 20
W's 18
USC 18
DINATOS 17
SIMPLE SEAFOOD 14
PADRES 14
BIG NOSE 8
42 BOYS 2
The playoffs are still not decided as 10 teams still are mathmatically alive for the 8 spots. No position is decided. Remember to qualify for the playoffs you need to have played in 8 games. It does not appear that we have time for the all star game.
games are off
1st set called off
ACES Roll over Simple Seafood
Rainouts to be scheduled either Sat 10/10 or 10/17
Games are cancelled
Sundays games
Parnese upset
W's also forfeited their double header against Black Dog Grill.
Guys you need to show up with enough players to play. It is not good for the league to have forfeits. Nobody wants to show up at the field and not play.
W's not penalized for forfeits
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Big Nose sees it aint so Simple
D'AMODIO RETURNS
reprise
First Favre, now D’Amodio launches comeback bid
If NFL quarterback Brett Favre can once again come out of retirement, then so can Joe D’Amodio.
And that is exactly what the 43-year-old infielder intends to do in the Robert Kelly Memorial Fall Hardtop League.
But instead of donning his usual Ted Parnese Law uniform, D’Amodio will wear the blue and white of perennial league playoff contender Coachways on Sept. 12, a rare Saturday doubleheader in the loop.
D’Amodio, who sat out all but one week last season, is anxious to get back on the playing field.
"There’s a great opportunity here for this team to win a championship," he said. "Coachways is loaded with a lot of talented players. They came close to winning it all the past few years. Can I help them win it all? I’d like to think so."
D’Amodio, who first retired in 2005 but came back to play later that season for Parnese, said he was talked out of retirement this time by longtime friend Phil Bracco, a current pitcher on Coachways.
"He said we started out together back in this league in 1987 and that we should finish our careers together this season," laughed D’Amodio. "We won the title that year and the hope is we can do it again."
The Manahawkin, N.J., resident, who twice batted .600 or better in the league during his stellar career, said he’s wants to help Coachways in any capacity he can.
"Pinch-run, pinch-hit, play the infield, play the outfield ... whatever they want, I’ll do," said D’Amodio. "Hey look, I’m old and out of shape and I don’t even know if I can still play, but I’m going to give it a try."
Bracco, whose father Tom discovered D’Amodio in 1982 while driving up D’Amodio’s Eltingville block, knows his childhood friend still has what it takes.
"This makes our team stronger," says Bracco. "His heady play in the field and steady bat will make all the difference."
The righty-swinger, who hopes to at least play the required four weeks to qualify for the playoffs, originally had planned to play with Coachways full-time.
"My mind said one thing, but my body said I couldn’t," explained D’Amodio. "Having to commute 150 miles round trip to play softball on a Sunday morning after commuting back and forth from work all week takes its toll. I hope Coach Dondiego and the rest of the guys understand that. Plus, I have two daughters and I missed a lot of their activities working weekends at the paper (the Staten Island Advance) all these years and now they’re playing travel softball on Sundays and I didn’t want to miss all of those games. I learned the last few years, it’s not about me, it’s about my kids."
D’Amodio leaves behind a Parnese squad, which copped the league championship last year and two out of the last three. Parnese and Coachways met in the first week of the season two weeks ago. There’s a chance D’Amodio could face his former teammates come playoff time.
"It’ll be fun and strange playing them if that happens," said D’Amodio. "I have a lot of friends there. They’re a bunch of great players who have worked hard to get to the top of the heap in this league.
"I’m sure Chucky’s not happy about this, but he’ll get over it. Parnese is doing just fine without me."