For the first time anywhere - the rosters for the Fall World Series.
Butler's Boys: Manager Gary Butler, Corea, Cauchon, Tyler, Piser, Kritzer, Gonzalez, Burns, Plante, Grossman, Lupo, McHenry, Mesec, Co. Mohrien, Pescetti, Shevy.
Gissendanner's Cannons: Manager Eric Gissendanner, Ca. Mohrien, Kelly, Doughtie, Greene, Tracy, Larnerd, Brighton, Dwyer, Fortune, Latulipe, Mulvihill, Oswald, Vargues, Verdino.
Five-game series (weather permitting)
Thursday, 12:30 (Butler home)
Friday, 12:15 & 15 minutes following (Gissendanner home)
Saturday, Noon & 15 minutes following (Butler home)
Rules
Seven-inning games, even if home team is winning
International tiebreaker used for extra innings beginning in 10th inning
Cumulative runs scored determines the winner
National League rules
Wednesday, September 28, 2011
Proud past . . . bright future
Last weekend was a mixture of reminiscing about the past of Cardinal baseball and seeing the brightness of the future.
We had our 7th Annual Alumni Game on Saturday afternoon as over 25 former Plattsburgh State baseball players returned to campus. Plattsburgh State Hall of Fame members Gary Butler and John Carpenter, along with former standout Tom Loughan were there to represent the Golden Era of Cardinal baseball. Ken Kesterman was in attendance to represent the Club Years, while numerous players from the Modern Era returned to Chip Cummings Field.
Sunday we had our fall play date against Clinton Community College. We played extremely well. We used 11 pitchers in 16 innings of play, and I thought they pitched well for the most part. Offensively, I was very excited to see our new players hit against different pitchers, and I was thoroughly impressed with what I witnessed. Defensively we did what we needed to do. I do not believe that we made any glaring mistakes, but there is still room for improvement.
We end our non-traditional season with a five-game, cumulative run series beginning Thursday. Look for updates . . .
We had our 7th Annual Alumni Game on Saturday afternoon as over 25 former Plattsburgh State baseball players returned to campus. Plattsburgh State Hall of Fame members Gary Butler and John Carpenter, along with former standout Tom Loughan were there to represent the Golden Era of Cardinal baseball. Ken Kesterman was in attendance to represent the Club Years, while numerous players from the Modern Era returned to Chip Cummings Field.
Sunday we had our fall play date against Clinton Community College. We played extremely well. We used 11 pitchers in 16 innings of play, and I thought they pitched well for the most part. Offensively, I was very excited to see our new players hit against different pitchers, and I was thoroughly impressed with what I witnessed. Defensively we did what we needed to do. I do not believe that we made any glaring mistakes, but there is still room for improvement.
We end our non-traditional season with a five-game, cumulative run series beginning Thursday. Look for updates . . .
Friday, September 23, 2011
Fall Play Date Saturday
We will have our one day of competition this fall Saturday, September 24th. We will play Clinton Community College beginning at 10 a.m. This is the only chance we get to play against outside competition this fall. Stop by Chip Cummings Field and see the 2011-12 Plattsburgh Cardinals!
Thursday, September 22, 2011
Brighton signs with NECBL Vermont Mountaineers
Casey Brighton of the Plattsburgh State men’s baseball team has signed to play with the Vermont Mountaineers of the New England Collegiate Baseball League (NECBL) next summer.
The Mountaineers have been a member of the NECBL since 2003, winning back-to-back NECBL championships in 2006 and 2007. They play a 21-game season at Montpelier Recreation Field, in Montpelier, Vt.
Brighton, a junior infielder from Hyde Park, Vt., appeared in 25 games for Plattsburgh State during the 2011 season. He posted a .211 batting average with 11 runs batted in. In the field, Brighton committed two errors, finishing the season with a .986 fielding percentage.
This past summer, Brighton played 39 games with the West Virginia Wild of Carolina-Virginia Collegiate League. He drove home 24 runs in 132 plate appearances and held a .277 batting average, a .361 slugging percentage and .311 on-base percentage.
In 2010, Brighton played 29 games with the Fish Flies of the River Valley League in Dubuque, Iowa.
The Mountaineers have been a member of the NECBL since 2003, winning back-to-back NECBL championships in 2006 and 2007. They play a 21-game season at Montpelier Recreation Field, in Montpelier, Vt.
Brighton, a junior infielder from Hyde Park, Vt., appeared in 25 games for Plattsburgh State during the 2011 season. He posted a .211 batting average with 11 runs batted in. In the field, Brighton committed two errors, finishing the season with a .986 fielding percentage.
This past summer, Brighton played 39 games with the West Virginia Wild of Carolina-Virginia Collegiate League. He drove home 24 runs in 132 plate appearances and held a .277 batting average, a .361 slugging percentage and .311 on-base percentage.
In 2010, Brighton played 29 games with the Fish Flies of the River Valley League in Dubuque, Iowa.
Former Cardinals still chasing the dream
Two former Plattsburgh State standouts, Zack Welch and Billy Davis, spent their summers in Independent Baseball leagues.
Zack batted .310 with 23 RBI and 13 stolen bases for the Alpine Cowboys of the Pecos League.
Billy completed his first season as the pitching coach for the New York Federals in the Can-Am League. Billy appeared on the active roster on a couple of occasions making one appearance late in the season.
Zack batted .310 with 23 RBI and 13 stolen bases for the Alpine Cowboys of the Pecos League.
Billy completed his first season as the pitching coach for the New York Federals in the Can-Am League. Billy appeared on the active roster on a couple of occasions making one appearance late in the season.
Monday, September 19, 2011
Getting closer . . .
As I thought about what we accomplished during our third week of workouts, I realized that we are getting closer to where we need to be as a team.
We did a lot of work in our two days this past week. Offensively we concentrated on situational hitting. Sometimes it is hard for younger players to understand there are situations where they can be productive and still make an out. We did a lot of runner on second and runner on third situations.
Defensively we are still moving players around trying to find the right mix. I think we are going to be a very solid defensive unit. That is very important, because we stress to our pitchers to throw strikes and trust our defense.
Pitching seems to be very solid. With the core of our staff returners, the newcomers have to take the opportunity that is given to them and run with it.
Off the field, our Cardinals participated in the North Country Down Syndrome Association Buddy Walk on Sunday.
We did a lot of work in our two days this past week. Offensively we concentrated on situational hitting. Sometimes it is hard for younger players to understand there are situations where they can be productive and still make an out. We did a lot of runner on second and runner on third situations.
Defensively we are still moving players around trying to find the right mix. I think we are going to be a very solid defensive unit. That is very important, because we stress to our pitchers to throw strikes and trust our defense.
Pitching seems to be very solid. With the core of our staff returners, the newcomers have to take the opportunity that is given to them and run with it.
Off the field, our Cardinals participated in the North Country Down Syndrome Association Buddy Walk on Sunday.
Monday, September 12, 2011
More than baseball players
Looking back on the second week of fall practice, I realized how much that our players do off the baseball field representing our program.
Our players are always supporting the other teams on campus. This past week our entire squad was at the women's volleyball match on Tuesday and then the women's soccer match on Saturday night. Last week they attended a pair of men's and women's soccer matches.
After a long and hard day of practice at the field on Saturday, our players split into two groups to perform some community service. One group participated in the Plattsburgh Rotary Club bed race which was part of the Battle of Plattsburgh festivities, while another group went with Coach Doorey to offer help at the FEMA shelter in the town of Jay, NY. Earlier this fall our returning players participated in the Run for Jon event in Peru, NY.
On Sunday morning, our players could be seen weeding the bullpens, doing some landscaping, and cleaning up the surrounding areas at Chip Cummings Field. They like to take pride in the nest facility in the SUNYAC.
All in all, when I take the time to step back and look at what our players do besides play baseball, it makes me extremely proud to be their coach.
Our players are always supporting the other teams on campus. This past week our entire squad was at the women's volleyball match on Tuesday and then the women's soccer match on Saturday night. Last week they attended a pair of men's and women's soccer matches.
After a long and hard day of practice at the field on Saturday, our players split into two groups to perform some community service. One group participated in the Plattsburgh Rotary Club bed race which was part of the Battle of Plattsburgh festivities, while another group went with Coach Doorey to offer help at the FEMA shelter in the town of Jay, NY. Earlier this fall our returning players participated in the Run for Jon event in Peru, NY.
On Sunday morning, our players could be seen weeding the bullpens, doing some landscaping, and cleaning up the surrounding areas at Chip Cummings Field. They like to take pride in the nest facility in the SUNYAC.
All in all, when I take the time to step back and look at what our players do besides play baseball, it makes me extremely proud to be their coach.
Friday, September 9, 2011
First Week Thoughts
I have had a few days to think about how we performed as a team and how the players performed individually at the conclusion of our first week of practice.
Offensively I think that our players understand the game better than we did last year. It looks like we have guys that know when to take an extra base, when to bunt and when to just swing away. We use the fall practices to gauge where our players are in their knowledge of the game.
Defensively, I believe that we are very strong. After we were able to find a solution to our shortstop problem last year, with the insertion of Kris Cauchon, we were solid defensively. With the bats playing the way they did last year, it is extremely important to be able to play great defense.
Our pitcher's continue to get better. At this time of year we focus a lot on first-pitch strikes, avoiding leadoff and two-out walks, etc. It is important for them to concentrate and not become flustered or relax. They must have a quiet intensity on the mound.
I thought some of our new players performed extremely well last week. Hopefully they can continue to get better.
Go Cards!
Offensively I think that our players understand the game better than we did last year. It looks like we have guys that know when to take an extra base, when to bunt and when to just swing away. We use the fall practices to gauge where our players are in their knowledge of the game.
Defensively, I believe that we are very strong. After we were able to find a solution to our shortstop problem last year, with the insertion of Kris Cauchon, we were solid defensively. With the bats playing the way they did last year, it is extremely important to be able to play great defense.
Our pitcher's continue to get better. At this time of year we focus a lot on first-pitch strikes, avoiding leadoff and two-out walks, etc. It is important for them to concentrate and not become flustered or relax. They must have a quiet intensity on the mound.
I thought some of our new players performed extremely well last week. Hopefully they can continue to get better.
Go Cards!
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