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2017 NECBL All-Star Game Rosters Announced

by Brian Foley
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NORTH ADAMS, Mass. – Commissioner Sean McGrath is pleased to unveil the rosters for the 2017 New England Collegiate Baseball League (NECBL) All-Star Game, as announced Saturday afternoon by the league office. The 2017 NECBL All-Star Game will be hosted by the North Adams SteepleCats at Joe Wolfe Field next Sunday, July 30.

Upper Valley’s Jason Szafarski and Ocean State’s Jim Sauro, whose teams ranked first in the North and South Division, respectively, after the Friday (July 21) cut-off date will lead their respective divisions in next weekend’s showcase. It marks the second straight year that Sauro has been tabbed to manage the South All-Star Team, while Szafarski will manage the North for the first time.
Each All-Star Team is comprised of nine slots for pitchers (starting pitcher, seven relievers, closer); a starter and two substitute catchers; a starter and substitute for the four remaining infield positions; a starter and substitute designated hitter; three starting outfielders and three reserve outfielders; and one Coach’s Selection by each manager for a total of 29 players per squad.
For the third straight season, ALL NECBL fans will have their voices heard in the final player selections of the 2017 NECBL All-Star Game roster, but with a new twist in place for 2017! Beginning at midnight on Monday, July 24, fans can vote for one of 13 players nominated by the league for the 2017 NECBL All-Star Game Fan Vote. The players with the most votes from each division will take to the diamond next Sunday as the 30th members of each team. Check back at Vote17.NECBL.com beginning Monday (July 24) at midnight to learn more about how to vote!
Hosted by the North Adams SteepleCats, the 2017 NECBL All-Star game showcases the NECBL’s top student-athletes in a fun-filled afternoon and evening of baseball splendor. Pregame ceremonies are scheduled for 5:10 p.m., with first pitch to follow shortly afterward. A full itinerary can be found here.
In addition to the All-Star Game, Sunday’s festivities also include a 60-yard dash and the Home Run Derby starting at approximately 3:15 p.m. as part of the annual Skills Competition. Rosters for both events, as well as the league’s first-ever MLB Talent Showcase – free to all MLB scouts! will be announced Monday.
The NECBL congratulates all of its deserving student-athletes, coaches, and umpires on their outstanding summer in the league.

North Division All-Star Game Roster

POSITION NAME NECBL TEAM COLLEGE Yr.
Pitchers
Starting Pitcher Blake Whitney North Adams SteepleCats South Carolina Upstate Senior
Reliver Tim Elliot Keene Swamp Bats Georgia Sophomore
Reliver Ashton Raines Upper Valley Nighthawks Bloomsburg Junior
Reliver Cory Gill Upper Valley Nighthawks Troy Junior
Reliver Dan Wirchansky Upper Valley Nighthawks Pace Junior
Reliver Bobby Nicolson Keene Swamp Bats Virginia Sophomore
Reliver Jake Dexter Sanford Mainers Southern Maine Junior
Reliver T.J. Pagan North Adams SteepleCats Pittsburg Senior
Closer Tyler Smith Winnipesaukee Muskrats Canisius Senior
Catcher
Starter Mark Sluys Winnipesaukee Muskrats Brown Senior
Reserve Alex Griffith Keene Swamp Bats Pittsburg Junior
Reserve Jesse Forestell Vermont Mountaineers WMU Junior
First
Starter Shaine Hughes Sanford Mainers Monmouth Senior
Reserve Dillon Paulson North Adams SteepleCats U Southern Cal Junior
Second
Starter Al Molina Upper Valley Nighthawks Seton Hall Senior
Reserve Jimmy Kerr Sanford Mainers Michigan Junior
Third
Starter Alex Brewer Keene Swamp Bats Vanderbilt Sophomore
Reserve Andrew Rouse Valley Blue Sox Marist Senior
Senior
SS
Starter Dean Lockery Keene Swamp Bats CCSU Senior
Reserve Matt Sanders Upper Valley Nighthawks Troy Senior
OF
Starter Frankie Gregoire Upper Valley Nighthawks Marist Junior
Starter Anthony Godino Upper Valley Nighthawks Wagner Senior
Starter Colby Maiola Sanford Mainers UMASS Lowell Senior
Reserve Tucker Bradley Keene Swamp Bats Georgia Sophomore
Reserve Tyler Bielamowicz Winnipesaukee Muskrats Houston Sophomore
Reserve Niko Hulsizer Valley Blue Sox Morehead State Junior
DH
Starter Koby Claborn Winnipesaukee Muskrats Abilene Christian Senior
Reserve Luke Reynolds Upper Valley Nighthawks Southern Miss Junior
Player 29 (coach selection) Ryan Jeffers Upper Valley Nighthawks UNCW Junior

South Division All-Star Game Roster

POSITION NAME NECBL TEAM COLLEGE Yr.
Pitchers
Starting Pitcher Ben White Plymouth Pilgrims Holy Cross Senior
Reliver Jon Bermudez Plymouth Pilgrims St. Leo Junior
Reliver Kevin Chandler Mystic Schooners UC Santa Barbara Sophomore
Reliver Joseph Keys Ocean State Waves Southern Miss. Junior
Reliver Kyle Mora Newport Gulls UCLA Sophomore
Reliver Baylor Sundal Danbury Westerners Sacred Heart Junior
Reliver Brent Teller Mystic Schooners Sacred Heart Junior
Reliver Brendan White Danbury Westerners Siena Sophomore
Closer Aaron Pinto Ocean State Stony Brook Senior
Catcher
Starter Ty Duvall Newport Gulls Vanderbilt Sophomore
Reserve Kaleb Foster Mystic Schooners Nevada Sophomore
Reserve Mike Alescio Ocean State Waves Seton Hall Senior
First
Starter Griffin Dey Danbury Westerners Yale Junior
Reserve Hernen Sardinas Plymouth Pilgrims Maine Sophomore
Second
Starter Nick Mascelli Mystic Schooners Wagner Senior
Reserve Randy Taveras Danbury Westerners Marist Sophomore
Third
Starter Andrew Daschbach Newport Gulls Stanford Sophomore
Reserve John Trousdale Mystic Schooners Alabama Sophomore
SS
Starter Jimmy Titus Ocean State Waves Bryant Sophomore
Reserve Brandon Perez Plymouth Pilgrims USC Junior
OF
Starter Giovanni Dingcong Danbury Westerners St. Thomas Acquinas Senior
Starter Tommy Jew Mystic Schooners UC Santa Barbara Sophomore
Starter Kameron Minser Newport Gulls Missouri Sophomore
Reserve Matt Cogen Ocean State Waves Belmont Junior
Reserve Andruw Gazzola Mystic Schooners Stony Brook Senior
Reserve Ryan Ramiz Mystic Schooners Seton Hall Senior
DH
Starter Luke Bakula New Bedford Bay Sox Kansas Junior
Reserve Justin Drpich Danbury Westerners Binghamton Sophomore
Player 29 (coach selection) Andrew Politi Ocean State Waves Seton Hall Senior

Officiating Crew

Plate: Joe Gravina (RI)
1B: Dave Simon (NY)
2B: Matt Hensel (RI)
3B: Marc Chamberlain (VT)

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