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The franchise was founded in 1993 by Scott Baldi, Erik Wegelin and TJ Robie.
Bonnell's Softball played 19 seasons. We played in two local leagues every year. We have played in the Erie, McKean, Harborcreek, Franklin and Millcreek modified leagues. We also played in the Niagara League (35 & older). We have also played in the Erie City Recreational Fastpitch League.
Bonnell's have won 25 consecutive modified league titles. Bonnell's won 27 total Modified League titles.
Bonnell's also have won 86 tournament titles including one NATIONAL in 2001, one NIT in 1995, eleven state titles.
We won ASA State Championships in 3 different Divisions (9 Man Modified, 10 Man Modified and Fastpitch).
We have had 15 sponsors: Bonnell's Collision Center (15 years), Marina Inn (4 years), Team Hardinger (4 years), LoCastro Bonini Insurance (2 years), McKean Pizza (1 year), Steel City Sandwich Shop (3 years), DeMarini Sports (4 years), Night Flights (3 years), Dr.Lombardi Chiropractic (4 years), South Erie Beer (1 year), Airways Tavern (4 years), Coach's Bar & Grill (1 year), 84 Lumber (1 year), Oasis Tavern (2 years) and Buffalo Wild Wings (2 years).
The greatness of our organization begins with the players who have over the years adopted our philosphy "Committment to Excellence" and "The Will to Win".
Without the sponsors who have helped us financially, our success would not have been possible. Especially long time sponsor Scott Bonnell and his wonderful family.
Last but not least without the support from the players wives and family's the greatness of Bonnell's softball would not have been achieved.
I would like to THANK all the players, coaches and sponsors who have supported me in any way over my tenure as General Manager of Bonnell's operations.
The GREATNESS of Bonnell's Softball will never be matched again.
League M.V.P.'s
2009: Harborcreek-
2008: Millcreek-
2008: Harborcreek-
2007: Millcreek- Jeff Benedict
2007: Harborcreek- Ryan Nietupski
2006: Millcreek- Jeff Benedict
2006: Harborcreek- Ryan Nietupski
2005: Millcreek- Jeff Benedict
2005: Harborcreek- Jeff Benedict
2004: Millcreek- Jeff Benedict
2004: Franklin- Jim Moats
2003: Millcreek- Bob Juchno Jr.
2003: Erie- Sean Madura
2002: Millcreek- Jeff Benedict
2002: Fastpitch- Manuel Matos
2001: Millcreek- Leo Perez
2001: Fastpitch- Manuel Matos
2000: Millcreek- Jody Dickerson
2000: Erie- Bob Juchno Jr.
1999: Millcreek- Jeff Benedict
1999: Harborcreek- Bob Juchno Jr.
1998: Millcreek- Artie Barnes
1998: Harborcreek- Donny Schmidt
1997: Millcreek- Bob Juchno Jr.
1997: Erie- Kevin Kenny
1996: Millcreek- Chris Malec
1996: McKean- Kirby Lehman
1995: Millcreek- Wayne Godfrey
1995: McKean- Tommy Braendel
1994: Millcreek- Chris Malec
1994: McKean- Chris Malec
1993: Millcreek- Scott Baldi
1993: McKean- Erik Wegelin
Pitcher of the Year:
1993: Scott Beightol
1994: Tom Kubaney
1995: Kevin Kenny
1996: Kevin Kenny
1997: Kevin Kenny
1998: Artie Barnes
1999: Kevin Kenny
2000: Artie Barnes
2001: Manuel Matos
2002: Manuel Matos
2003: Ken Menale
2004: Jim Moats
2005: Jeff Benedict
2006: Ken Menale
2007: Ken Menale
Newcomber of the Year:
1993: Tommy Braendel
1994: Chris Malec
1995: Kirby Lehman
1996: Carmelo Roman
1997: Jody Dickerson*
1998: Donny Schmidt*
1999: Jimmy Harper*
2000: Natie Perez
2001: Manuel Matos
2002: Sean Madura
2003: Tony Cruz*
2004: Gabe Beltran*
2005: Ryan Nietupski
2006: Eric Carlson
2007: Mike Hromyak
2008: Brandon Richardson*
2009: Lee Rohan*
* indicates rookie year in modified
Batting Champions:
1994 Chris Malec .516
1995 Tommy Braendel .518
1996 Chris Malec .661
1997 Jeff Benedict .576
1998 Donny Schmidt .517
1999 Bob Juchno Jr. .581
2000 Jeff Benedict .527
2001 Natie Perez .513
2002 Jeff Benedict .471
2003 Mike Fracassi .663
2004 Jim Colvin .500
2005 Jeff Benedict .585
2006 Ryan Nietupski .640
2007 Mike Hromyak .542
Homerun Champions:
1994- Chris Malec (14)
1995- Chris Malec (21)
1996- Chris Malec (40)
1997- Jeff Benedict (30)
1998- Jeff Benedict (36)
1999- Jody Dickerson (36)
2000- Jody Dickerson (37)
2001- Jeff Benedict (30)
2002- Jeff Benedict (44)
2003- Jeff Benedict (33)
2004- Jeff Benedict (22)
2005- Jeff Benedict (33)
2006- Jeff Benedict (70)
2007- Tony Cruz (24)
RBI Champions:
1994- Chris Malec (63)
1995- Chris Malec (107)
1996- Chris Malec (166)
1997- Jeff Benedict (91)
1998- Jeff Benedict (119)
1999- Jody Dickerson (130)
2000- Jody Dickerson (106)
2001- Jeff Benedict (131)
2002- Jeff Benedict (156)
2003- Tony Cruz (101)
2004- Jeff Benedict (75)
2005- Jeff Benedict (130)
2006- Jeff Benedict (201)
2007- Tony Cruz (123)
Team's Win-Loss Record:
Bonnell's Win - Loss record
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2011: 37-11 2010: 30-8 2009: 38-6
2008: 66-4
2007: 75-9
2006: 87-12
2005: 78-7
2004: 52-10
2003: 60-6
2002: 73-19
2001: 71-16
2000: 65-18
1999: 62-21
1998: 52-25
1997: 60-21
1996: 74-14
1995: 70-20
1994: 31-17
1993: 30-15
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Total: 1,171-259-7
*Plus 60 non sanctioned wins.
Managerial Records:
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Scott Baldi- (1003-223-5)
Jeff Benedict- (80-16) Tom Kaliszewski- (37-11)
Sean Spinelli- (23-4)
Erik Wegelin- (14-4-1)
Bob Juchno Jr.- (12-1)
Al Baldi- (2-0)
Opening Day Starting Pitchers (League):
1993 McKean- Scott Petersen (L) 20-2 v. Parker Pools
1994 Millcreek- Scott Baldi (L) 17-6 v. Mikron Machine
1994 McKean- Tom Kubaney (W) 16-5 v. Fisher Jewlers
1995 Millcreek- Kevin Kenny (W) 8-5 v. St.Vincent
1995 McKean- Carmello Roman (W) 12-5 v. Lakeshore
1996 Millcreek- Kevin Kenny (W) 5-2 v. Bliley's
1996 McKean- Kevin Kenny (W) 22-1 v. Marina Inn
1997 Millcreek- Kevin Kenny (W) 12-2 v. Sabella's
1997 Erie- Greg Collins (W) 6-1 v. Cycle City
1998 Millcreek- Artie Barnes (L) 17-7 v. Rack & Roll
1998 Harborcreek- Jerry Rinderle (W) 8-5 v. Timeout
1999 Millcreek- Kevin Kenny (W) 17-7 v. Shell Mart
1999 Harborcreek- Kevin Kenny (W) 14-7 v. Jimmy Z's
2000 Millcreek- Erik Wegelin (W) 16-6 v. Shell Mart
2000 Erie- Kevin Kenny (W) 12-5 v. Liberty Club
2001 Millcreek- Artie Barnes (W) 16-6 v. Quaker Steak
2001 Rec.- Manuel Matos (L) 8-0 v. Carpetowne
2002 Millcreek- Artie Barnes (W) 13-11 v. Parker Pools
2002 Rec.- Manuel Matos (L) 3-1 v. Budweiser
2003 Millcreek- Dana Weaver (W) 27-1 v. Hunter's Inn
2003 Erie- John Clark (W) 43-1 v. Los Aztecos
2004 Millcreek- Jim Moats (W) 9-4 v. Classic
2004 Franklin- Jim Moats (W) 11-2 v. Airways
2005 Millcreek- Ken Menale (W) 10-2 v. Miller
2005 Harborcreek- Ken Menale (W) 12-9 v. Bucks
2006 Millcreek- Jeff Benedict (W) 16-6 v. Parkers
2006 Harborcreek- Ken Menale (W) 14-1 v. Freside
2007 Millcreek- Jeff Benedict (W) 21-8 v. Miller
2007 Harborcreek- Ken Menale (W) 17-13 v. Cornerstone
2008 Millcreek- Jeff Benedict (W) 16-2 v. Miller
2008 Harborcreek- Ken Menale (W) 20-12 v. Dempsey
2009 Harborcreek- Ken Menale (W) v.
* 28-5 Opening Day Record
No-Hitters & Perfect Games:
Greg Collins 5-13-97 (W) 6-1 vs. Cycle City (no hitter)
Kevin Kenny 5- -00 (W) 25-0 vs. Wine Celar (perfect game)
Manuel Matos 8-7-01 (W) 8-0 vs. Coach's (no hitter)
Manuel Matos 5-28-02 (W)10-0 vs. Slovak (no hitter)
Manuel Matos 8-13-02 (W) 8-0 vs. Slovak (no hitter)
Jeff Benedict 6-13-04 (W) 10-2 vs. Surf Club (no hitter)
Jeff Benedict 9-18-04 (W)12-0 vs. Parker Pools (no hitter)
Jeff Benedict 7-17-05 (W) 5-0 vs. Bob Hoffman (no hitter) *FP
Jeff Benedict 7-12-07 (W) 10-0 vs. Parker Pools (no hitter)
Jeff Benedict 9-19-07 (W) 14-0 vs. Parker Pools (Combined no-hitter)**
Ken Menale 9-19-07 (W) 14-0 vs. Parker Pools (Combined no-hitter)**
**= Combined no-hitter
All State Performers:
1. Tommy Braendel 1995 (LF) 10 Man
2. Chris Malec 1995 (1B) 10 Man
3. Erik Wegelin 1995 (LC) 10 Man
4. Jeff Benedict 1996 (LC) 10 Man
5. Wayne Godfrey 1996 (SS) 10 Man
6. Chris Malec 1996 (1B) 10 Man
7. Bob Juchno Jr. 1998 (LC) 10 Man
8. Bob Juchno Jr. 1999 (LC) 10 Man
9. Sean Mason 1999 (2B) 10 Man
10. Jeff Benedict 2000 (1B) 10 Man
11. Bob Juchno Jr. 2000 (CF) 10 Man
12. Artie Barnes 2000 (P) 9 Man
13. Jody Dickerson 2000 (LF) 9 Man (MVP)
14. Jimmy Harper 2000 (RF) 9 Man
15. Ken Menale 2000 (P) 9 Man
16. Jeff Benedict 2001 (1B) 10 Man
17. Artie Barnes 2001 (P) 9 Man (MVPitcher)
18. Dustin Berarducci 2001 (RF) 9 Man
19. Jim Colvin 2001 (SS) 9 Man
20. Bob Juchno Jr. 2001 (CF) 9 Man
21. Jeff Benedict 2002 (1B) 10 Man
22. Jody Dickerson 2002 (LF) 10 Man
23. Erik Wegelin 2002 (3B) 10 Man
24. Jody Dickerson 2002 (LF) 9 Man
25. Bob Juchno Jr. 2002 (CF) 9 Man
26. Manuel Matos 2002 (P) 9 Man (MVPitcher)
27. Sean Madura 2002 (RF) 9 Man (MVP)
28. Artie Barnes 2003 (P) 10 Man
29. Jeff Benedict 2003 (1B) 10 Man
30. Tony Cruz 2003 (DP) 10 Man (MVP)
31. Jim Moats 2003 (P) 10 Man (MVPitcher)
32. Artie Barnes 2003 (P) 9 Man
33. Tony Cruz 2003 (DP) 9 Man
34. Jason Fulmer 2003 (SS) 9 Man
All American & All World Teams:
All Americans:
1. Al Baldi 1995 (DP) 10 Man NIT
2. Kirby Lehman 1995 (C) 10 Man NIT (MVP)
3. Chris Malec 1995 (1B) 10 Man NIT
4. Carmelo Roman 1995 (P) 10 Man NIT (MVPitcher)
5. Artie Barnes 1998 (P) 10 Man NIT- 2nd Team
6. Jeff Benedict 1998 (RF) 10 Man NIT- 2nd Team
7. Bob Juchno Jr. 1998 (LC) 10 Man NIT- 2nd Team
8. Donny Schmidt 1998 (DP) 10 Man NIT- 1st Team
9. Erik Wegelin 1998 (3B) 10 Man NIT- 1st Team
10. Artie Barnes 2001 (P) 10 Man- 1st Team
11. Jeff Benedict 2001 (RF) 10 Man- 2nd Team
12. Bob Juchno Jr. 2001 (CF) 10 Man- 1st Team
13. Ken Menale 2001 (P) 10 Man- 1st Team (MVPitcher)
14. Natie Perez 2001 (SS) 10 Man- 1st Team
15. Erik Wegelin 2001 (3B) 10 Man- 1st Team (MVP)
16. Jeff Benedict 2002 (1B) 10 Man NIT- 2nd Team
17. Jim Colvin 2002 (M) 10 Man NIT- 2nd Team
18. Chris Fanzini 2002 (C) 10 Man NIT- 2nd Team
19. Jason Fulmer 2002 (SS) 10 Man NIT- 1st Team
20. Sean Madura 2002 (RF) 10 Man NIT- 1st Team
21. Dana Weaver 2002 (P) 10 Man NIT- 2nd Team
22. Erik Wegelin 2002 (3B) 10 Man NIT- 2nd Team
23. Mike Fracassi 2003 (SS) 10 Man- 1st Team
24. Bob Juchno Jr. 2003 (U) 10 Man- 1st Team
25. Brooks Marzka 2003 (M) 10 Man- 1st Team
26. Jeff Benedict 2003 (1B) 9 Man- 2nd Team
27. Tony Cruz 2003 (DP) 9 Man- 2nd Team
28. Brooks Marzka 2003 (RF) 9 Man- 2nd Team
29. Ken Menale 2004 (P) 10 Man- 1st Team
30. Jeff Benedict 2004 (1B) 10 Man- 1st Team
31. Ryan Nietupski 2004 (OF) 10 Man- 1st Team
32. Gabe Beltran 2004 (2B) 10 Man- 1st Team
33. Jason Fulmer 2004 (SS) 10 Man- 1st Team
34. Frankie Rodriguez 2004 (C) 10 Man- 2nd Team
35. Brooks Marzka 2004 (RF) 10 Man- 2nd Team
36. Mike Fracassi 2004 (2B) 10 Man- 2nd Team
37. Jim Colvin 2005 (U) 10 Man- 1st Team
38. Ryan Nietupski 2005 (RF) 10 Man-1st Team
39. Bob Juchno Jr. 2005 (CF) 10 Man- 1st Team
40. Dana Weaver 2005 (P) 10 Man- 2nd Team
41. Ken Menale 2006 (P) 10 Man- 1st Team
42. Jason Fulmer 2006 (SS) 10 Man- 1st Team
43. Sam Stoltzfus 2006 (P) 10 Man- 2nd Team
44. Mike Fracassi 2006 (M) 10 Man- 2nd Team
45. Tony Cruz 2006 (DP) 10 Man- 2nd Team
46. Ryan Nietupski 2006 (LF) 10 Man- 2nd Team
47. Sean Madura 2007 (U) 10 Man- 1st Team
48. Jason Fulmer 2007 (SS) 10 Man- 1st Team
49. Ken Menale 2007 (P) 10 Man- 2nd Team
50. Tony Cruz 2007 (OF) 10 Man- 2nd Team
51. Mike Fracassi 2007 (2B) 10 Man- 2nd Team
52. Jeff Benedict 2008 (1B) 10 Man- 1st Team (Batting Champion)
53. Jim Moats 2008 (P) 10 Man- 1st Team
54. Ken Menale 2008 (P) 10 Man- 1st Team
55. Tom Kaliszewski 2008 (2B) 10 Man- 1st Team (HR Champion)
56. Ryan Nietupski 2008 (LF) 10 Man- 1st Team
57. Jim Colvin 2008 (RF) 10 Man- 1st Team
58. Lee Rohan 2009 (CF) 10 Man- 1st Team
59. Brandon Richardson 2009 (2B) 10 Man- 1st Team (HR Champion)
60. Ken Menale 2009 (P)10 Man- 1st Team
61. Jim Moats 2010 (P) 10 Man- 1st Team
62. Benny Cobler 2010 (U) 10 Man- 1st Team
63. Mikey Quinones 2010 (SS) 10 Man- 1st Team
All World Team:
1. Scott Baldi 2001 (Manager) 9 Man- 1st Team
2. Jeff Bendict 2001 (1B) 9 Man- 1st Team
3. Jody Dickerson 2001 (LF) 9 Man- 1st Team
4. Bob Juchno Jr. 2001 (CF) 9 Man- 1st Team
5. Manuel Matos 2001 (P) 9 Man- 1st Team
All-Star selections:
2008:
*Timmy Cacchione (M) (3B)
*Nick Cipalla (M) DP
*Tony Cruz (M) 1B-OF
**Tom Kaliszewski (M) SS
Jeff Benedict (M) P-OF
Eric Glus (M) OF
Bob Juchno Jr. (M) CF
Scott Baldi (M) Manager
Ken Menale (HC) P
*Ryan Nietupski (HC) LF
Brandon Richardson (HC) DP
Frankie Rodriguez (HC) C
2007:
Bob Juchno Jr. (M) CF
#Ryan Nietupski (M) LF
**Frankie Rodriguez (M) C
Mike Hromyak (M) OF
*Jeff Benedict (M) P-1B
Scott Baldi (M) Manager
Ken Menale (HC) P
Tony Cruz (HC) 1B
Tim Cacchione (HC) 3B
2006:
Bob Juchno Jr. (M) CF
Tony Cruz (M) RF
Jeff Benedict (M) P
Steve Joint (M) SS
*Scott Baldi (M) Manager
Ryan Nietupski (HC) LF
Donny Schmidt (HC) 2B
Ken Menale (HC) P
2005:
Bob Juchno Jr. (M) CF
**# Gabe Beltran (M) SS
Mike Fracssi (M) M
Jeff Benedict (M) P
Ken Menale (M) P
Scott Baldi (M) Manager
Frankie Rodriguez (HC) C
Ryan Nietupski (HC) LF
2004:
Bob Juchno Jr. (M) CF
Mike Fracassi (M) SS
Jeff Benedict (M) P
Sean Spinelli (M) 3B
*Scott Baldi (M) Manager
*Jim Colvin (E) M
*Erik Wegelin (E) 3B
Jody Dickerson (E) LF
Frankie Rodriguez (E) C
2003:
Bob Juchno Jr. (M) CF
#Jeff Benedict (M) P-1B
Sean Madura (M) RF
Ken Menale (M) P
**John Clark (M) P
Scott Baldi (M) Manager
Sean Spinelli (E) 3B
Erik Wegelin (E) 3B
2002: (Fastpitch)
Jim Colvin (FP) SS
x Sean Madura (FP) CF
x Jeff Benedict (FP)1B
x Jody Dickerson (FP) LF
x Manuel Matos (FP) P
1995:
Chris Malec (M) 1B
Kiby Lehman (M) DP
Wayne Godfrey (McK) SS
Mark Milani (McK) C
Scott Baldi (McK) 3B
Kevin Kenny (McK) P
Key
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* selected but unable to attend
** MVP
# HR Derby Champ
x Players where unable to attend due to a tournament committment
M- Millcreek
HC- Harborcreek
E- Erie
FP- Fast Pitch
McK- McKeon
Notes:
The Modified ALL-Star Game has only been played in the following years since the Bonnell's franchise has been in excistence (1995 Lakeshore, 2003 Millcreek, 2004 Erie, 2005 Millcreek, 2006 Harborcreek, 2007 Millcree, 2008 Harborcreek).
The Fast pitch All Star Game played in 2002 was between the Erie City Rec All-Stars and the Belgum National team.
Anniversary Teams:
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Bonnell's Softball 15 Year Anniversary Team:
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1B- Jeff Benedict #17
2B- Jimmy Colvin #4
3B- Erik Wegelin #23
M- Gabe Beltran #10
SS- Jason Fulmer #29
C- Chris Fanzini #5
LF- Jody Dickerson #21
CF- Bob Juchno Jr. #1
RF- Sean Madura #41
DP- Ryan Nietupski #6
U- Donny Schmidt #22
P- Manuel Matos #31
P- Artie Barnes #32
MVP- Jeff Benedict
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Bonnell's Softball Ten Year Anniversary Team:
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1B- Chris Malec #44
2B- Matt Bennett #8
3B- Scott Baldi #00
M- Tommy Braendel #18
SS- Natie Perez #24
C- Chris Fanzini #5
LF- Jody Dickerson #21
CF- Bob Juchno Jr. #1
RF- Jeff Benedict #17
DP- Donny Schmidt #22
U- Erik Wegelin #23
P- Artie Barnes #32
P- Kevin Kenny #27
MVP- Benedict
*Congratulations to all the players who were selected to the team. Thanks for all the hard work.
*Team picked by 5 members of Bonnell's
Regular Season League Pennents:
1993 Millcreek "C"
1995 Millcreek "B"
1996 McKean "A"
1997 Erie "A"
1998 Millcreek "Major"
1998 Harborcreek "A"
1999 Millcreek "A"
1999 Harborcreek "A"
2000 Millcreek "Open"
2000 Erie "A"
2001 Millcreek "A"
2002 Millcreek "A"
2003 Millcreek "A"
2003 Erie "Open"
2004 Millcreek "A"
2005 Millcreek "A"
2005 Harborcreek "A"
2006 Millcreek "A"
2006 Harborcreek "A"
2007 Millcreek "A"
2007 Harborcreek "A"
2008 Millcreek "A"
2008 Harborcreek "A"
2009 Harborcreel "Open"
2010 Niagara
2011 Harborcreek "A"
Total= 26
Post Season League Championships:
1995 Millcreek
1996 Millcreek
1996 McKean
1997 Millcreek
1997 Erie
1998 Millcreek
1998 Harborcreek
1999 Millcreek
1999 Harborcreek
2000 Millcreek
2000 Erie
2001 Millcreek
2002 Millcreek
2003 Millcreek
2003 Erie
2004 Millcreek
2005 Millcreek
2005 Harborcreek
2006 Millcreek
2006 Harborcreek
2007 Millcreek
2007 Harborcreek
2008 Millcreek
2008 Harborcreek
2009 Harborcreek
2010 Niagara
2011 Harborcreek
*Bonnell's softball has won 25 consecutive modified league titles dating back to 1995.
**Note In 2001, 2002, 2009,2011 & 2011 Bonnell's only played in one modified league.
*** Note in 2004 Bonnell's played in the Franklin Modified League but was not eligible for the playoffs.
Retired Numbers:
2001: Tommy Braendel #18
2002: Chris Malec #44
2006: Chris Fanzini #5
2006: Al Baldi #33
