| New York Nine "Class
of 2007" College Commits.... (players listed alphabetically) Player...................School.......................Conference Burke,Ryan............Wake Forest University...A.C.C. Carrone, Russel......Oral Roberts University...Mid-America Cucchiarella,John....U.N.C. Greensboro........Southern Ferrer,Kenneth........Elon University..............Southern Fondu,Robert..........Furman University..........Southern Frabasile,Joey........U.N.C. Greensboro.........Southern Gionis,Tyler............High Point University......Big South Henry,Hugh............Univ. of Pittsburgh..........Big East Lopez,Jeremy.........Univ. of Maine................America East Lucas,Sean............Univ. of Virginia..............A.C.C. Lucciano,Thomas....Duke University..............A.C.C. O'Hagan,Joe...........Wofford College.............Southern Quinones,Ray.........U.N.C. Greensboro........Southern Zollo,Thomas..........Harvard University..........Ivy League |
| Nine add former Elias
Bureau employee Kaminsky The New York Nine are proud to announce the addition of Milo Kaminsky as our Information Director. Kaminsky, 24, graduated Franklin & Marshall College in 2005 with a BA in Economics. From 2002-2003 he worked at Elias Sports Bureau where he researched and edited television notes provided to broadcasters, fact checked pitch by pitch reports and data checked MLB stats. Kaminsky also checked facts for the nationally recognized Book Of Baseball Records. Kaminsky's responsibilities for the New York Nine will include the title of information director. Under this description, Kaminsky will do statistical research and analysis as well as prepare reports on specific players for collegiate coaches and professional scouts, as per their request or at the request of New York Nine board members. |
| Cabreja Signs with
Red Sox NY Nine outfielder Rafael Cabreja was drafted by the Boston Red Sox on day one of the MLB amateur draft June 6, 2006. Cabreja was selected in the 8th round, pick number 253, by the Boston Red Sox. Cabreja is the first NY Nine player selected in the MLB amateur draft, in the organization's very first year. |
| NY Nine's first ever
NO HITTER results in loss. Frank Cebek and Brandon McNelis combined to no-hit the Philadelphia Reds in game two on 6/10. Read about this historic effort and other game results on our Scout Team/Showcase Team links on the left side of the page. |
| No-Hitter fired at
BCS Ricky Espinosa (Queens,NY) threw a time-limit shortened No-Hitter vs. the Long Island Junior Ducks at Baseball Heaven on Monday. Espinosa fanned seven in five innings of work. The Scout team won this contest 4-0. Read about this game and a recap of all other games under our scout team news link on the left side of the page. |
| Quinones, Rivera
named to NABF All-Tournament Team Jackson, Miss. - Raymond Quinones and Thomas Rivera were named to the 2006 NABF World Series All-Tournament Team. Quinones, a 2nd baseman from George Washington HS, and 2007 grad, did not commit an error during the tournament, while providing an offensive spark in the lead-off spot. Rivera, who played SS, 3B and Left Field, was named to the All Tournament Team in a Utility Role. Rivera batted near .400 for the tournament hitting in the two-hole. The F.D.U. bound Rivera batted over .350 with an OBP of over .420. The best news for the Nine, both players will be back to anchor their respective positions in the summer of 2007. Although not officially mentioned due to the fact it was a loss, Hugh Henry did not allow a hit until the sixth inning of his contest, losing 1-0 on a one-hitter. Tournaments do not select losing pitchers for all-tourney teams, however Henry's matchup with the Yankees' BJ Martin was the most talked about pitching matchup of the tournament. |
| Perfect Game/Baseball
America NATIONAL rankings are in Perfect Game/Baseball America has ranked the top 2000 members of the 2007 senior class across the country, and we are proud to say that 15 members of the NATIONAL top 2000 play with the Nine. The list below is of the National ranking of our player(s). Rank.....Player(Pos.) 0187.....Sean Lucas(LHP) 0235.....Kenneth Ferrer(RHP) 0257.....Jeremie (JJ) Flores(RHP/OF) 0375.....Tom Luciano(OF) 0380.....Raymond Quinones(INF) 0386.....Hugh Henry(RHP) 0738.....Ryan Burke(LHP) 0794.....Jeremy Lopez(INF) 1093.....Carlos Fermin(INF) 1367.....Joey Frabisile(INF) 1531.....Russ Carrone(INF/OF) 1588.....John Cucciarella(INF) 1742.....Robert Fondu(OF) 1961.....Joseph O'Hagan(C) 1998.....Tyler Fillachione(INF) The following is a list of our 2008 Graduates who are ranked in the NATIONAL top 500. Rank.....Player(Pos.) 058......Jason Esposito(RHP/INF) 207......Jean Carlos Rodriguez(C) 387......Julian McWilliams(INF) Also.... AliBay Barkley (class of 2009) is the 23rd ranked player in the nation for his graduating class. |
| Many class of '07 NY
Nine members ranked in the top 200 The following is a list of NY Nine players graduating in 2007, who are ranked in the Perfect Game top 200 for the Northeast. Rank...Name 018...Sean Lucas (LHP) 022...Ken Ferrer (RHP) 035...Tom Luciano (OF) 036...Raymond Quinones (INF) 037...Hugh Henry (RHP) 070...Jeremy Lopez (INF) 115...Joey Frabisile (INF) 158...Russ Carrone (INF/OF) 159...Tyler Fillachione (INF) 172...Robert Fondu (OF) 191...Tyler Gionis (INF) 198...Joe O'Hagan (C) Congratulations to the 12 class of 2007 members listed above. We are proud to say that 6% of the OVERALL list of the top 200 Northeast PG ranked players are housed here with the New York Nine. We will list our class of 2008 members once those rankings are published. |
| Scout team World
Series Bound - 2006 regular season team recap New York- After their 6-0 march through the Northeast Regional, the New York Nine Scout team will depart for Jackson, Mississippi on Tuesday. Within the scope of trying to impliment professional level ideals and approaches in mind, the players began to realize that individual talents needed to be set aside, and team play makes for successful baseball. Under the direction of a top quality coaching staff along with the backing of the New York Nine's board and outstanding parent base who never stopped believing in the programs' ideals, the Nine began believe in a team concept and played baseball as such. With a 4-9 start, and a 10-12 record through July 2nd, it looked as if this would be a team where there would be flashes of brilliance on the diamond but plans of consistant success began to fade. The coaching staff never gave up hope, and kept the same professional, even tempered approach to the game. Players began to make the needed adjustments in their physical and mental approaches to both the game, and in their outside lives as well. Offensive players also began to do "their jobs", moving runners along, hitting behind runners and sacrificing their at-bats to put the team in a better position to score. Players began to stop checking their batting averages and began checking the win column. Pitchers worried less about their ERA and strikeout totals, and began to trust the defense behind them. Since July 2nd, the Nine Scout team has gone 16-2, including a twelve game winning streak and a 6-0 run at the NABF Northeast Regional. The beliefs of the NY Nine which separate us from a win-at-all-costs organization began to show through. Our student athletes became quality ballplayers, but more importantly they became quality teammates and quality people. Lastly, players' numbers began to improve as the great pressures of carrying a team faded away, and each game found a new hero. Feel free to follow this success story under the Scout Team News link located on the left side of the page. Every game is summarized, and you will see how a bunch of talented individuals turned into an outstanding TEAM. (click on TEAMS/ROSTERS for all statistics, and GAME SUMMARIES for individual game box scores) In our opinion, our most important statistic of the summer is that every 2006 graduate who entered the program without a college or university (After April 1st) has been situated in such a short period of time, all with varying levels of assistance at major D1 and D2 universities in the Northeast, Florida and at Junior Colleges in Oklahoma and Kansas. This is what the New York Nine is all about - mental and physical growth, player development and collegiate placement. We wish the Nine Scout squad the very best at the World Series, and thank every player in the entire organization (Scout and Showcase team) and every parent who believed enough to give this first-year organization a chance to mentor their student-athlete. There is a program out there that believes quality people make quality ballplayers, and the New York Nine will never sacrifice either ideal. |
| Velazquez wins NY
Nine's 1st Ever Game. Did you ever want to be the answer to a trivia question? The next time someone asks who was the first winning pitcher in the history of The New York Nine, you will be able to answer, "Anthony Velazquez"(1-0). The Bayside HS right-hander allowed one run in four innings of relief, defeating the Philadelphia Reds 6-3 on June 10th at Gloucester Community College in Sewell, NJ. Carlos Fermin was 2-3 with two runs scored and and RBI, Jake O'Neill threw out 2 baserunners and added two RBI's, and EJ Smith added two RBI's for the Scout team (1-0). |
| Nine Lose Historic
Game In game two of the Doubleheader against the Philadelphia Reds, Frank Cebek and Brandon McNelis combined for a no-hitter. Amazingly, due to poor defense behind them, the Scout team lost the game 4-3. There were 6 errors and two passed balls that accounted for the lone earned run in the game. This is the first ever no-hitter in NINE history. Brandon McNelis (0-1) suffered the loss, striking out 5 in 1 1/3 innings of work. |
| Nine Split with Team
Conn. Nationals (Manchester Ct.)- Jeremy Lopez went 3-4 with two runs scored, Kenny Hart had an RBI and run scored, and both Raymond Quinones and Chris Daniels added two hits as the Scout team lost to the Team Ct. Nationals by a score of 4-3. Dane Clemens (0-1) suffered the loss, striking out 8 and allowing four hits and two earned runs in the complete game effort. In game two, Alex Mason's 90 pitch effort through 8 innings was enough as the Scout team won the game 3-2. Mason scattered seven hits while strking out four batters in the complete game. Carlos Fermin's two RBI's (including the game winner), and Esterlin Perozo's two hits led the way. With the win, the Nine improve to 2-2 on the young season. |
| Nine "drop" to
Bayside Americans, 5-2 Raymond Quinones' two-run home run was too little too late, as the Nine fell to the Bayside Yankees Americans 5-2. Poor defense plagued the Nine yet again, with three errors leading to three unearned runs. Seven different players added hits. Paul Lopez (0-1) suffered the loss. |
| Errors doom Nine
again, fall 5-2 Four errors led to 3 unearned runs as the Nine fell to the Bayside Yankees Nationals 5-2. Jean Carlos Rodriguez provided the lone spark with a two-run homer to centerfield in the bottom of the second inning. Frank Cebek (0-1) picked up the loss. The Nine fall to 2-4. |
| Nine Vs. Nine - Nine
Win!!!! Today at Woodlands HS there was the first ever meeting between the NY Nine Scout and NY Nine Showcase teams. The NY Nine organization was on full display, with almost 100 people in attendance. The scout team used a 3-run third inning, where six consecutive players reached base via hits. EJ Smith paced the offense with 3 Rbi's. Thomas Rivera and Carlos Fermin added two hits for the scout team. Hugh Henry (1-0) posted the victory. For the Showcase team, JJ Flores went 2-3 with three stolen bases and a run scored, Chris Alfano was also 2-3 with an Rbi. Flores also fanned the side in the 7th, displaying his 90MPH fastball and plus curve. The game was closer than the score would indicate, with the scout team coming out on top 5-1. |
| Nine split vs. Team
Conn. Americans Bedford (NY)- Jake O'Neill's two out, two run single in the 4th inning was not enough as Team Ct. defeated the Nine 3-2. Dane Clemens (0-2) threw well, but suffered the loss as the Scout team could only muster a total of two hits. Game two saw a reversal of fortune as the Nine defeated the Americans by a score of 7-4. The Nine struck for a total of eight hits, led by Mike Chiapparelli's 2-4 effort with two runs scored, two SB's and an RBI, Angel Nunez going 2-2 with a run scored and EJ Smith's 3Rbi. Alex Mason (2-0) scattered five hits over six innings for the victory, with Eric Alessio notching the 1st save in NY Nine history finishing the seventh. |
| Rodriguez Homers
Again, Nine in funk... Rockland CC- The Nine are finding trouble hitting stride this season, dropping a non-league contest to the OTB Pirates by the score of 13-3. Ricky Espinoza threw well prior to a rain delay, fanning 3 batters in four innings. After the delay, the Pirate bats exploded for ten runs off of reliever Louis Lugo and the Nine were never able to find an answer. Esterlin Perozo scored twice, going 2-3 and Jean Carlos Rodriguez added his third home run of the young season. With the loss, the Nine have dropped three straight and are 4-8 on the young season. |
| Rodriguez homers,
however Nine drop pair to South Troy Troy (NY)- The NY Nine Scout team was only able to muster a total of three hits in game one. Thomas Rivera was 2 for 2 with a walk and RBI and Kenny Hart added an RBI triple as the Nine fell by a score of 5-3. Paul Lopez (0-2) took the loss, allowing five runs on seven hits in 6 innings of work. In game two, the Dodgers blistered Nine pitching for a total of 13 runs on 14 hits. Frank Cebek(0-2), starting on short rest, suffered the loss allowing five runs on six hits. Jean Carlos Rodriguez's 3-Run Home Run in the bottom of the second pushed the Nine within three runs, but the Dodgers broke the game open with a 5-run fourth. Mike Chapparelli scored twice, and Angel Nunez was 1 for 3 with a long double. The final was 13-5, and the Nine fall to 4-7. |
| Nine lose pitchers
duel, final score 1-0 Hugh Henry, Anthony Velazquez and Eric Alessio combined to allow one unearned run on three hits versus the Bayside Yankees Americans, but it wasn't enough as Matt Petiton went the distance to beat the Nine 1-0. With the loss, the Nine drop to 4-9. |
| Nine bats come alive,
beat Bayside Nationals 10-6 Cross River NY- Esterlin Perozo hit a two-run HR and Ricky Espinoza added a clutch 3-run shot in the top of the 5th inning to put the Nine up for good. The Nine struck for Nine hits, as Alex Mason (3-0) pitched three scoreless innings for the victory. Thomas Rivera was 2 for 4 with two runs scored, Angel Nunez also scored twice, and Brandon McNelis added a run scored and an RBI for the Nine (5-9). |
| Cebek fans 10 in
complete game win Yaphank LI- Frank Cebek(1-2) kicked off the Perfect Game/BCS qualifing round in grand fashion, tossing a complete game with 10 k's. Cebek allowed only one earned run on three hits against the East Coast Longhorns. Esterlin Perozo provided the offensive spark with a 3-run home run to left field. Jeremy Lopez walked three times and stole four bases for the Nine (6-9). |
| Espinosa fires No-No,
Nine advance Yaphank NY- Ricky Espinosa fired the 2nd no hitter in the history of the NY Nine, defeating the LI Junior Ducks by a score of 4-0 in a time shortened five inning contest. Espinosa (1-0) fanned seven and never allowed a runner past 2nd base. Raymond Quinones launched a 3-run home run to right center field, and Chris Daniels added a solo shot to power the offense. The Nine (7-9) advance to the round of 8 with the victory. |
| Scout team fights
hard, finishes in final 8 at BCS The Scout Team, facing a 1 1/2 hour time limit fought hard but fell up short vs. Team Connecticut. After going down 5-0 after two innings, and the time deadline drawing near, the Scout team rallied for 7 runs in the 3rd inning to take the lead. To Team Connecticut's credit, they struck for a 3-run bases clearing triple with two out, two strikes in the final inning. In the earlier game, Ricky Espinosa (1-0) threw a no-hitter to help the Scout team advance to the Quarterfinal round. Espinosa struck out 7 batters in 5 innings. |
| Heartbreaking loss
ends Nine's run for BCS glory Yaphank NY- In one of the most exciting games in recent memory, the Nine stormed back from a 5-0 deficit with the "time-limit" running out, only to lose in heartbreaking fashion. After going down 5-0 on two long Team Conn. homers, the Nine stormed back for seven runs in the third inning. Thomas Rivera's two-run single, and EJ Smith's RBI single were all part of the big comeback. With two outs, two strikes and the bases loaded in the final inning, Team Ct's Nick Nolan tripled off of Alex Mason (3-1) clearing the bases. Team Ct. added an insurance run on an RBI single, and defeated the Nine 9-7. |
| Nine survive 14
inning marathon Queens NY- The Nine gutted it out, for 14 innings, and outlasted a very game New York Crush team by a final score of 6-3. Michael Buonisissi (1-0) picked up the win with three stellar innings in relief. Raymond Quinones provided the offensive firepower with a solo homer to left, and the game winning 3-run shot in the top of the 14th inning. With the win, the Nine improve to 8-10 on the season. |
| Tale of Two Nines -
Nine Split Ardsley NY- Thomas Rivera was 2-3 with two doubles and a run scored and Chris Daniels had an RBI single. Starter Frank Cebek (1-3) battled gamely, but suffered the loss. Pro Swing's bats came alive for a 6-run fifth inning to put the game away. In game two, fortunes changed as the Nine struck for eleven runs on eleven hits. EJ Smith was 3-5 with two runs scored and two stolen bases, Kelvin Espinosa had two hits with two Rbi, Jean Carlos Rodriguez stole two bases and Mike Chiaparelli scored twice for the Nine (9-11). Chris Daniels (1-0) allowed one hit and struck out five. |
| Nine struggle, then
explode- Still Split. Ardsley NY- Thomas Rivera was 2-4 with a triple,stolen base and run scored, Ricky Espinosa scored twice and plated two runs and Jean Carlos Rodriguez scored and stole a base for the Nine (9-12). The Nine led 5-2 midway through the game, however fortunes turned as Alex Mason (3-2) allowed three runs (one earned) pitching out of the pen. In game two, the Nine never relenquished their lead using their nine hits to lead to eight runs. Kenny Hart had a huge day at the plate going 3-3 with a home run and four Rbi's. Jeremy Lopez added a double, triple and stolen base while EJ Smith, Tommy Rivera and Chris Daniels all chipped in Rbi's. Ricky Espinosa (2-0) carried a no-hitter into the seventh inning (would have been his 2nd consecutive no-no), and finished with 6 k's in the complete game effort. The Nine are now at 10-12. |
| Down but not out,
Nine plate 9 in 6th for comeback win Ardsley NY- The scout team clawed their way to tie the game at 3 in the bottom of the fifth, then Pro Swing erupted for a bases-clearing double in the top of the 6th to seemingly deflate the Nine. The Nine, however, had other plans as they erupted for nine runs in the bottom of the sixth inning fueled by a Esterlin Perozo 3-run home run,a timely Kelvin Espinosa RBI single and two two-rbi singles by Raymond Quinones and Kenny Hart. EJ Smith scored three times and Chris Daniels added a long two-run home run in the fourth inning. Anthony Velazquez (2-0) picked up the victory, and Brandon McNelis saw his first action since opening day for the Nine (11-12). |
| Historic Sweep for
Nine, Buonisissi Shines Oxford, Ct- For the first time in New York Nine history, the Scout team swept a doubleheader from the Connecticut Blaze. In the opening game, Chris Daniels doubled twice, and went 3-4 with two Rbi's. EJ Smith went 2-4 with an Rbi, Thomas Rivera was 3-4 with a double and Mike Chiapparelli was 2-3 with a run scored and Rbi. Paul Lopez (1-2) picked up the win throwing three innings allowing an unearned run while fanning three. In game two, Michael Buonissisi was nothing short of masterful allowing only two hits in four shutout innings, while throwing an astounding 33 pitches. Carlos Fermin was 2 for 2 with two runs scored, Rainel Abreu plated two runners while scoring once, Jeremy Lopez was 2 for 3, Thomas Rivera was 2-3 with an Rbi and two stolen bases and Raymond Quinones was 1-2 with an Rbi and run scored. With the victories, the Nine improve to 13-12 on the season. |
| Scout Team opens 18u
WWBA Series with victory Marietta, Ga- The scout team opened the 18u WWBA/PG world championship with a 9-1 victory over the Players Athletic Club from Texas. Esterlin Perozo was 2-3 with 3 Rbi's, Jeremy Lopez added a hit and two runs scored and Kelvin Espinosa added an Rbi and run scored. Hugh Henry struck out 9 hitters in five innings for the win. |
| Nine for Nine, then
streak ends Marietta, Ga- After winning nine consecutive games, the Scout team battled gamely, coming back from defecits of 3-0 and 4-2, only to fall in the final frame by a score of 7-4 to the San Diego Gamers. Alex Mason fired 6 1/3 innings allowing four earned runs on six hits, suffering the loss. Chris Daniels was 3 for 3 with a home run and Jeremy Lopez was 1 for 2 with a home run and two runs scored. With the loss, the Nine fall to 1-1 in the WWBA/PG 18u National Championship and 14-13 on the season. |
| Timing is everything,
Errors doom Nine Marietta, Ga- The Scout team made crucial mistakes and critical times, and paid for them dearly. After an error on a potential one out double play in the fourth inning, and a costly error on a play at the plate, the East Cobb Braves plated four runs to break the game open, en route to a 7-0 victory. A very game Anthony Velazquez battled, giving up a total of three earned runs, fanning five. Carlos Fermin and Ricardo Espinosa had hits for the Nine (14-14). |
| Lopez, McNelis down
Jets Cobb County, Ga.- Paul Lopez delivered six very strong innings, allowing one earned run while striking out five, for the victory as the Nine defeated the Colorado Jets by the score of 2-1. Brandon McNelis was called upon in the bottom of the final frame with the tying run on third, go ahead run on first and no one out. McNelis proceded to strike out the final three hitters for the save, his first of the season, to preserve the victory. Jean Carlos Rodriguez had an Rbi, Carlos Fermin was 1-1 with a run scored and Raymond Quinones was 1-2 with a run scored for the Nine (15-14) who even their tourney record at 2-2. |
| Nine pick apart
Northstars, improve to 3-2 at 18u WWBA/PG World Series North Cobb, Ga- The Nine brought their sticks to the park today, pounding out 11 hits in only six innings en route to a 6-1 victory over the Illinois Northstars on Friday. Jeremy Lopez was 3-3 with two runs scored and an Rbi, EJ Smith was 2-3 with a run scored, Kenny Hart was 2-4 with 3 Rbi's, Jean Carlos Rodriguez was 2-4 with a long double, Esterlin Perozo was 1-3 with a run scored, and Chris Daniels added a booming Rbi double. Ricky Espinosa (3-0) fired four innings, allowing one run on three hits while fanning 5. Eric Alessio picked up his second save of the season for the Nine (16-14). The Nine have finished pool play at 3-2, and must wait to find out if they qualify for playoff action. |
| Nine batter Nike
Sponsored 5-Tool in Atlanta Kennesaw, Ga- Having missed the playoff round at the WWBA/PG 18u World Championships based on tie-breakers, the Nine played Nike sponsored 5-Tool based out of Georgia on Saturday. In a rain-shortened five inning contest, the Nine pounded out 8 hits off of two quality 5-Tool starters. Raymond Quinones scored twice and added a stolen base, Angel Nunez scored twice, EJ Smith was 2-3 with two runs scored and 3 Rbi's, and Tommy Lopez was 2-2 for the Nine. Frank Cebek (2-3) picked up the win for the Nine with three strikeouts in two innings. Alex Mason fanned two in two innings of work. With the win, the Nine improve to 17-14 on the season. |
| Nine tame East Cobb
Cubs Kennesaw, Ga- In their final game in Georgia, the Nine continued their quality play by defeating the East Cobb Cubs 5-2 in a shortened 5-inning contest. Raymond Quinones was 1-2 with a stolen base and run scored, EJ Smith drove in two runs, and Kenny Hart hit a long home run to right field for the Nine (18-14). Eric Alessio (1-0) fanned one in one inning of work to pick up the victory. EJ Smith added a scoreless inning, Chris Daniels fanned two in his two innings of work. |
| Buonissisi Shines
Again, Scout Team Wins Big Hartsdale, NY- The Scout team, only one game removed from regionals, showed that they will be bringing the lumber to Clifton Park by defeating the Pro Swing Pride 17s by a count of 13-2. Michael Buonissisi (3-0) did not allow a run until the final frame, finishing with a 6-hit complete game victory, while throwing only 85 pitches in the contest. Tommy Rivera paced the offense going 4-4 with a pair of singles, a double, a triple, three runs scored and a stolen base. Esterlin Perozo hit a booming home run to left field, and finished 2-3 with three runs scored. EJ Smith plated two runners, Angel Nunez was 2-3, Michael Chapparelli drove home three while Brandon McNelis and Kelvin Espinosa plated two runs apiece. With the win, the Scout team improves to 19-14 on the season, and 15-5 in their last twenty contests. |
| Nine Defeat West
Albany to open NABF regional 8-0 Troy, NY - The Nine opened their NABF Northeast Regional tournament with an impressive 8-0 victory over West Albany. West Albany was the local champion, going 21-2 in their regular season. Eric Alessio (2-0) allowed only a base hit in six innings, wile fanning 8 in a miserly 73 pitches. EJ Smith was 2-3 with a double and Rbi, Chris Daniels was 2-2 with two runs scored, Raymond Quinones was 2-2 with two runs scored and a stolen base and Jake O'Neill was 1-1 with a long double and run scored for the Nine (20-14, 1-0 NABF). |
| Nine 2-0 at NE
Regional after 7-3 victory Troy, NY - The Nine (21-14, 2-0 NABF) continued their winning ways at the NABF N.E. Regional by defeating Guildeland 7-3 in a second round game today in Albany. Ricky Espinosa (4-0) picked up for an ailing Anthony Velazquez and fired 6 strong innings, allowing one run on six hits, while striking out nine. Thomas Rivera scored twice, Chris Daniels was 2 for 4, Carlos Fermin was 1-3 with an Rbi, Jake O'Neill was 2-4 with a run scored and Michael Chiapparelli was 1 for 1 with a run scored. |
| Mason Masterful, Nine
Pound Knights Clifton Park, NY - Alex Mason was masterful, including waiting 1 1/2 hours during a rain delay, in his victory against the New York Knights in round three of the NABF Regional. In a critical game for the Nine (both teams were 2-0 at this point), Mason delivered a complete game four-hitter, striking out six batters in a mercy shortened six inning contest. With the win, Mason improved to 4-3 on the season, while the Nine went to 22-14 overall, 3-0 in the NABF regional tournament. Kennerth Hart added a long home run, finishing the day with two Rbi's, Raymond Quinones was 2-2 with a run scored and Rbi, Tommy Rivera and Chris Daniels both scored twice, Carlos Fermin was 1-2 with two Rbi's and Angel Nunez was 1-1 with a run scored. |
| Nine improve to 4-0
with victory over Tri-County Clifton Park, NY - The Nine (23-14, 4-0 NABF) took another step towards the NABF Northeast title this morning, by using a 9-run second inning to pound Tri-County in a mercy shortened five inning game. The Nine defeated Tri-County by a score of 14-4, with Anthony Velazquez (3-1) picking up the win. Velazquez allowed three hits over five innings, while fanning two. Every starter scored a run in that second inning (a NY Nine first), with EJ Smith pacing the offense going 2-2 with two runs scored, Chris Daniels added three Rbi's, Esterlin Perozo was 2-3 with two runs scored and three Rbi's, Jean Carlos Rodriguez scored twice and Jeremy Lopez was 2-2 with an Rbi and run scored. |
| Five and O and One to
go!! Clifton Park, NY- After not receiving a "bye" in the second straight round (based on draw), the Nine were the only undefeated team still in the NABF Northeast tourney, and the only team still alive not to draw a bye. This only seemed to fuel the Nine as they pounded Brunswick 8-0 in the semi-final game. Thomas Rivera was 3-4 with a double and three runs scored., EJ Smith was 3-3 with three runs scored a stolen base and Rbi, Chris Daniels was 2-3 with a run scored and 3 Rbi's and Carlos Fermin was 2-3 with an Rbi for the Nine (24-14, 5-0 NABF). Paul Lopez picked up the victory for the nine, striking out 7 in 6 innings of work. |
| Nine defeat Titans,
5-1, capture NABF Northeast Crown Clifton Park, NY - The New York Nine earned their stripes, defeating a game New York Titans Blue team on Monday by a score of 5-1 in the championship game. With the victory, the Nine finish the NABF Northeast Regional with a perfect 6-0 record. Having not drawn a bye at any point, the Nine had to play in each round, the only team at the regional to do so. Hugh Henry (3-1) overcame some early game wildness, to settle in and only allow two hits in six innings, while fanning six for the victory. Brandon McNelis shut the door in the seventh, getting the championship outs. EJ Smith stole a base and scored twice, Kenny Hart added an Rbi double, Chris Daniels was 3-3 with an Rbi and Kelvin Espinosa added a critical Sac Fly to center in the fourth to open the game up for the Nine (25-14, 6-0 NABF). |
| Scout team 1-0 at
NABF World Series Jackson, Miss. - The Scout team opened the 2006 NABF World Series in Jackson, Mississippi with a 4-2 victory over the Huntington (WV) Hounds on Thursday. Eric Alessio (3-0, 2 sv.) battled through six innings for the victory. Alessio struck out five, allowing two runs on five hits while walking four, pitching gamely without his best stuff. Chris Daniels came on for the save, fanning one hitter in the final inning. Raymond Quinones, Tommy Rivera and Jean Carlos Rodgriguez paced the offense with two hits apiece. Jeremy Lopez went 1-2 with 2Rbi's, EJ Smith plated a run with an Rbi single and Carlos Fermin chipped in an Rbi for the Nine (27-14, 1-0 NABF WS). |
| Scout team 2-0 at
World Series, Velazquez Shines Jackson, Miss - Anthony Velazquez pitched 7 1/3 innings of gutsy baseball for the Nine, as they defeated the Evansville (In.) Razorbacks by a score of 3-2 in eight innings. Velazquez used his assortment of off-speed pitches, coupled with his low 80's fastball to allow only one earned run while fanning three hitters. Velazquez was in command the entire contest, scattering five hits, and never pitching under heavy duress. EJ Smith was 2-4 with an Rbi, Chris Daniels stole two bases and Kenny Hart chipped in the game winning single to left centerfield for the Nine (28-14, 2-0 NABF W.S). Daniels (3-0) picked up the win, throwing a perfect 2/3 innings in the bottom of the 8th. |
| Nine bats silent,
fall to 2-1 at NABF World Series Jackson, Miss - The Scout team showed no signs of life this evening, as they dropped a one-sided decision to Brooklyn's Youth Service by the score of 7-2. The game was close into the seventh, as Paul Lopez (3-3) battled gamely, fanning seven hitters through six while only allowing two earned runs. Headed into the seventh with the score 3-0, Youth Service proceded to put up four runs against reliever Frank Cebek, putting the game out of reach. Esterlin Perozo and Raymond Quinones added two hits apiece for the Nine (28-15, 2-1 NABF WS). |
| Cebek leads way,
Scout team 3-1 at NABF World Series Jackson, Miss - Frank Cebek (3-3) turned in a fine 6 inning performance, allowing only 3 earned runs while scattering five hits for the Nine (29-15, 3-1 NABF WS). With the victory, the Nine advanced to the championship round. Jake O'Neill was the lone offensive spark for the Nine going 3-4. Carlos Fermin added a two-rbi double and Eric Alessio and Anthony Velazquez made highlight quality diving plays in the outfield for the Nine. EJ Smith recorded his first save. |
| Mason's Gem puts Nine
into WS Semi-Finals Jackson, Miss - With tremendous pressure riding on the left arm of Alex Mason, "The Bison" deliverd his typical methodical dissection of an opponent. Mason (5-3) was masterful scattering five hits and allowing only a single earned run in the complete game victory over powerhouse Chaffey (Wa.) Baseball. Mason got plenty of offensive support as the Scout team banged out twelve hits en route to a 6-1 victory. Raymond Quinones was 2-4 with a run scored, Tommy Rivera was 2-4 with a run scored, Kenny Hart was 2-3 with a run scored and booming double, Esterlin Perozo chipped in two rbi's as did EJ Smith on a clutch two-out two-rbi double in the first inning. With the win, the Nine (30-15, 4-1 NABF WS) moved into the Semi-Finals. |
| In pitching battle
for the ages, Nine fall 1-0 Jackson, Miss. - Pitching with a heavy heart after learning of the passing of his grandfather two hours before gametime, Hugh Henry turned in a legendary performance for the Nine. Henry allowed one run on one hit, but was outdueled 1-0 by BJ Martin who fanned ten while scattering three hits. In arguably the game of the tournament, Henry was undaunted as he retired batter after batter, carrying a no-hitter into the sixth inning. With the loss, Henry's record fell to 3-2, both 1-0 losses to the Bayside Yankees. Chris Daniels and Tommy Lopez doubled, Jean Carlos Rodriguez singled but the Nine could never push a runner past third base. With the loss, the season came to a close, the Nine Scout team's final record a most respectable 30-16 (after starting 4-9), and a 3rd place national finish at the NABF World Series. |