Posted: Mar 12, 2013

2013 PSUAC Baseball Preview

Preseason Coaches Poll

1. Penn State Greater Allegheny (16)

2. Penn State Beaver (23)

3. Penn College (31)

4. Penn State Mont Alto (34)

5. Penn State Brandywine (41)

6. Penn State Fayette (55)

7. Penn State Hazleton (60)

8. Penn State Wikes-Barre (73)

9. Penn State York (77)

10.Penn State Worthington Scranton (85)

Team Capsules

1) Greater Allegheny

Head Coach: Jim Chester Phone: 412-675-9460 Email: jjc32@psu.edu

Years at Current School: 6 Coaching Record: 165-100-1 Home Field: Woodland Hills

2012 Overall Record: 28-15 2012 PSUAC Record: 15-6

Returning Starters:

SO P Eddie Emes

SO OF/P Oliver Girman

SR C Josh Kubisz

SO INF/P Aaron McGe

SR 2B Jason Paris

SR OF Mike Visloski

JR 1B Adam Wehr

JR DH/1B Sam Weightman

SO P Matt Klena

Top Newcomers:

FR INF/P Jose Bonilla

FR INF/C Brian Colon

JR P Evan James

FR OF Alente Johnson

FR SS Luke Koshinsky

FR P Zach Krivda

FR 3B Victor Monroig

JR P Eric Schell

FR OF Jon White

2013 Outlook: Greater Allegheny returns nine key players from a team that finished third in

the PSUAC last season with a 28-15 record overall and 15-6 conference mark. GA boasts

experience in both the outfield and right side of the infield, bringing back the entire outfield trio

from 2012. With what projects as being one of the stronger staffs in the PSUAC, Greater

Allegheny showcases a stable of 12 capable arms. When all is said and done, the 2013 goals

remain the same as every other year: win the PSUAC and USCAA Championships.

2) Beaver

Head Coach: Jack Hilfinger Phone: 724-773-3879 Email: jfh25@psu.edu

Years at Current School: 3 Coaching Record: 59-50-1 Home Field: Jack Hilfinger Field

2012 Overall Record: 25-19 2012 PSUAC Record: 16-2

Returning Starters:

SR OF Alex Filippi

JR SS Mike Karas

SR INF Tom Lewis

SR OF/P Cory Wagner

SR OF Markus Allen

JR OF/P Tyler Schuster

SR C Jimmy Musgrave

Top Newcomers:

FR 1B/P Mike Ross

FR SS/P Matt Sweikowski

FR P Brad Verlihay

FR INF/P Josh Stockert

FR INF/P Jordan Prince

FR INF Brandon Chiappetta

FR 1B/OF Mike Harrington

2013 Outlook: In three years coach Jack Hilfinger has lead Penn State Beaver to a 59-50-1

record and capturing the PSUAC Championship in his first year while also adding 3rd and 5th

place finishes in the USCAA Small College World Series over the course of three years. In 2013

Hilfinger will lead his team to another PSUAC Conference playoff berth. With a highly talented

recruiting class, success will lay heavily on the battle born upperclassmen to show leadership,

hard-work, and dedication to reach the coveted National Title.

3) Penn College

Head Coach: Chris Howard Phone: 570-320-2400 Email: choward@pct.edu

Years at Current School: 7 Coaching Record: 146-69 Home Field: Bowman Field

2012 Overall Record: 23-14 2012 PSUAC Record: 14-6

Returning Starters:

P Josh Longsderff

P Brian Santangelo

P Zach Yetter

CF Zach Butterbaugh

INF Cody Butterbaugh

1B Travis Hendershot

C Zach Weil

Top Newcomers:

FR Kyle Eck

FR James Simasek

FR Luke Zamiskie

FR Jeremy Rall

FR Rantz Mahaffey

2013 Outlook: N/A

4) Mont Alto

Head Coach: Merle Guyer Phone: 717-749-6175 Email: mmg202@psu.edu

Years at Current School: 3 (1 HC) Coaching Record: 183-47 Home Field: Mont Alto

2012 Overall Record: 17-11 2012 PSUAC Record: 17-9

Returning Starters:

SR 3B/C Justin Warner

SO 1B/P Jeremy Pagano

JR 1B/OF Cody Casey

JR C/OF/P Zeb Thorson

SO OF/P Tyler Cheadle

SO SS/OF/P Chase King

SO C/OF Seth Martin

SO INF Chris Torres

SR INF Noah Elison

JR INF/P Derek Coy

Top Newcomers:

FR P/OF Joe Furry

FR OF/P John Eliot

FR C Patrick McAllister

FR OF/P Brady Griest

FR INF/P Tanner Kise

FR 1B/P Jordan Weller

FR INF/P Kevin Norris

JR OF Matt Clark

SO INF/P Shane McCartney

SR INF Charlie Snow

SO OF Aaron Maze

2013 Outlook: We look to play to the best of our ability this season, having faith in ourselves as

a team knowing that through God all things are possible!

5) Brandywine

Head Coach: Bill Haines Phone: 610-892-1486 Email: weh118@psu.edu

Years at Current School: First year Coaching Record: N/A Home Field: Brandywine

2012 Overall Record: N/A 2012 PSUAC Record: N/A

Returning Starters:

SR OF Matt DeBarberie

JR P Matthew Trotta

SO OF Mario Deoguardi

SO 1B Gabe Encarnacion

SO 1B/P Charles Herman

SO SS Jim Murphy

SO 2B/P Brian Pennock

SO C Jimmy Quinn

SO P Joe Samohod

SO 3B/C/P Carmen Scota

Top Newcomers:

FR P Matt Gallo

FR OF Dan McMenamin

FR C Doug Medrano

FR P Darren O'Connor

FR 3B/P Tom Osenbach

2013 Outlook: With a new coaching staff lead by former Brandywine Lion Bill Haines (Head

Coach), as well as Gerry Breslin a former Division I pitcher from LaSalle University and Phillies

Minor League Pitcher, as well as Craig Cirillo a former Minor League player, along with another

former Brandywine Lion Vinny Gallo the squad looks to bounce back and get the program back

on the right track to winning a PSUAC title as well as competing for a USCAA title. The Lions

return 10 key contributors from the 2012 team, and have also added some freshman in Tom

Osenbach (Newtown Square, PA), Matt Gallo (Springfield HS), Dan McMeninmen (Springfield

HS), Doug Medrano (Bronx, NY). The squad will also be looking for contributions from key upper

class men such as Tre Herman (Downingtown, PA), Joe Samahod (Ridley HS), Mario Dioguardi

(Marple Newtown HS), Jim Murphy (Monsignor Bonner HS), Jimmy Quinn (Garnet Valley HS),

Matt Trotta (Williamington, DE) and Carmen Scota (Marple Newtown HS).

6) Fayette

Head Coach: Ray Smitley Phone: 724-430-4100 (ext 4541) Email: res28@psu.edu

Years at Current School: 13 Coaching Record: 185-85 Home Field: Hutchinson

2012 Overall Record: 13-19 2012 PSUAC Record: 7-11

Returning Starters:

Cody Ward

Alex Fogle

Connor McKeel

Chris Jeffreys

Braden Royer

Colin Adey

Top Newcomers:

Nick Clarke

Shawn Cotton

Michael Haines

Aaron Litman

Brent Graham

Kody Decker

Craig Dodson

Liam Constantine

2013 Outlook: Will be a young team with only two seniors and hoping to get better as the

season goes on.

7) Hazleton

*Hazleton did not provide a submission

8) Wilkes-Barre

Head Coach: Jason McManus Phone: 570-675-9259 Email: yankeesfans2@verizon.net

Years at Current School: First year Coaching Record: N/A Home Field: Hilldale

2012 Overall Record: 6-19 2012 PSUAC Record: 6-12

Returning Starters:

SR SS/P Matt Kempinski

SO C Ed Moffet

SO P Nick Carey

SO P Kyle Colarusso

Top Newcomers:

SO P Ron Missal

FR OF Richie Portugal

FR 2B Kerry Meyers

FR 3B/C/P Steven Ash

FR OF/P John Zionce

FR OF/P Robert Reilly

FR OF/P Jonathan Aston

FR 1B/C Tyler Loftus

2013 Outlook: The Mountain Lions will look to improve on last year's record, as they turn to

first year coach McManus. Returning starters Kempinski, Colarusso and Moffet will provide

leadership, as newcomers Missal, Reilly, Aston and Ash provide depth at pitching. There is a

new energy and passion on campus this Spring for Mountain Lion Baseball, and we look forward

to a successful 2013 season.

9) York

Head Coach: Jason Aspito Phone: 717-771-4038 Email: jaspito28@yahoo.com

Years at Current School: 3 Coaching Record: 10-31 Home Field: McWilliams Field

2012 Overall Record: 3-19 2012 PSUAC Record: 2-16

Returning Starters:

SR CF Rob MacCubbin

SO 1B/P James Gotwalt

Top Newcomers:

FR INF/C Mark Fagnani

2013 Outlook: Penn State York continues to struggle with recruiting and retention on their

baseball team. Several strong freshmen that were on the squad last year have not returned for

various reasons. Additionally, many strong returners in the upper classman ranks were unable

to maintain eligibility. Consequently, the bulk of the squad is first year players. It should be an

interesting year as there is much potential but little experience. The big question is can they

step up to the plate at this level.

10) Worthington Scranton

Head Coach: Steve Plevyak Phone: 570-407-1612 Email: stplevyak@cvty.com

Years at Current School: 6 Coaching Record: N/A Home Field: Worthington Scranton

2012 Overall Record: 3-27 2012 PSUAC Record: 1-17

Returning Starters:

OF/P Casey Ware

OF/P Bob Best

Top Newcomers:

N/A

2013 Outlook: We have 2 players returning from a rosyter of 22 in 2012. I hope to be

competitive with the players we have. They are showing energy and motivation to be

successful.