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Southern ConnecticutState 20082008 Southern Connecticut State University Baseball University Baseball GameGame 9 • March 11, 2008 Notes New Haven, Conn. Game 9 • New Haven SCSU (5-3) vs. March 11 • New Haven, New Haven (0-5) Conn. 3 p.m. • The Ballpark at SCSU
FIGHTING MOTHER NATURE A�er back-to-back rainouts, the Southern Connecticut State University Baseball team opens the home portion of their schedule on Tuesday when they host cross-town rival New Haven. SCSU defeated New Haven 8-2 in City Series play in the fall. LAST TIME OUT Junior centerfielder Karl Derbacher and senior designated hi�er Anthony Fiorillo each went 3-for-5 with two runs ba�ed in on Monday to lead SCSU to a 7-3, neutral-site, non-conference victory over St. Anselm at Southard Stadium. Melvin Perdue hit 2-for-2 and scored a pair of runs for St. Anselm. SCOUTING THE CHARGERS Picked to finish fourth in the East Coast Conference (ECC), New Haven has opened the season on a six-game losing streak. Most recently, the Chargers were swept, 5-0 and 10-3, in a doubleheader by No. 15 nationally ranked West Chester. Jimmy Rivas went 4-for-5 for New Haven in the twinbill. PREVIOUSLY AGAINST NEW HAVEN The Owls used a seven-run eighth inning to turn a 3-2 deficit into a 9-3 lead as SCSU went on to a 9-5 victory over the Chargers in Ormond Beach, Fla. on March 19, 2006. Joe Pagan went 2-for-5 with two RBI and a run scored for SCSU. Ken Appel hit 2-for-4 with an RBI and two runs for New Haven.
Date Feb. 16 Feb. 17 March 1 March 2 March 3 March 5 March 6 March 9 March 11 March 14 March 15 March 16 March 18 March 19 March 21 March 25 March 27 March 29 March 30 March 31 April 1 April 3 April 5 April 6 April 8 April 10 April 13 April 15 April 17 April 19 April 20 April 22 April 23 April 24 April 26 April 27 April 29 April 30 May 1 May 3 May 7-11 May 15-18 May 23
2008 Southern Connecticut State University Baseball Schedule and Results
Opponent ....... Time/Result at Florida Tech (DH) ...............L, 11-2 • L, 11-5 at Florida Tech ...............................L, 10-9 vs. C.W. Post (DH) ................ W, 3-2 • W, 9-0 vs. Assumption (DH) .............. W, 7-0 • W, 17-3 vs. Saint Anselm ................................W, 7-3 POST ...................................PPD MERCY ...................................PPD CONCORDIA (DH) ...................................PPD NEW HAVEN ................................3 p.m. vs. Mercy (DH) ................................4 p.m. vs. Molloy (DH) .........................12:30 p.m. vs. Dowling (DH) ................................2 p.m. at Barry ................................6 p.m. at Lynn ................................3 p.m. vs. Dominican (DH) .............................. 10 a.m. FRANKLIN PIERCE* ................................3 p.m. at Franklin Pierce* ...........................3:30 p.m. BENTLEY (DH)* ..............................12 p.m. at Bentley* ................................1 p.m. at Assumption* ................................3 p.m. UMASS-LOWELL* ................................3 p.m. at UMass-Lowell* ................................3 p.m. PACE (DH)* ..............................12 p.m. at Pace* ..............................12 p.m. SO. NEW HAMPSHIRE* ............................3 p.m. at So. New Hampshire* ...............................3 p.m. ASSUMPTION (DH)* ..............................12 p.m. BRYANT* ...........................3:30 p.m. at Bryant* ...........................3:30 p.m. at Saint Rose (DH)* ..............................12 p.m. SAINT ROSE* ................................1 p.m. AMERICAN INT’L* ...........................3:30 p.m. MERRIMACK* ...........................3:30 p.m. at American Int’l* ...........................3:30 p.m. at Saint Anselm (DH)* ..............................12 p.m. SAINT ANSELM* ................................1 p.m. STONEHILL* ...........................3:30 p.m. at Adelphi ...........................3:30 p.m. at Stonehill* ...........................3:30 p.m. at Merrimack (DH)* ..............................12 p.m. Northeast-10 Tournament ..............................TBA NCAA Regionals ...................................TBA NCAA Finals ...................................TBA
Home games in BOLD CAPS played at Pelz Field *denotes Northeast-10 conference game
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EXPLOSIVE OFFENSE The SCSU offense scored its most runs in nearly a year on March 2 when the Owls defeated Assumption 17-3 in the second game of a doubleheader. In all, 11 Owls recorded at least one base hit and 10 SCSU players scored at least one run. The last time the Owls scored 17 runs was in a 17-11 victory over Dominican on March 4, 2007. The last time SCSU scored more runs was April 4, 2002, when they tallied an 18-7 victory at Merrimack.
tion, senior Nick Carlucci tossed eight innings of four-hit ball and struck out 10 before junior Mike Connors finished things off with a perfect ninth.
WE’RE GOING STREAKING A�er opening the season by ge�ing swept at Florida Institute of Technology, the Owls have run off a five-game winning streak since the calendar flipped to March. Over that span, SCSU has outscored its opponents 43-8, including a pair of shutouts. The last time the Owls won five in a row was April 13-19, 2007. The last time SCSU posted a longer winning streak was March 8-20, 2006, when the club posted eight consecutive victories.
OWLS ON THE HONOR ROLL Sophomore pitcher Ed Bethke, junior shortstop Mike Diaz and senior designated hi�er Anthony Fiorillo were named to the Northeast-10 Conference Honor Roll for the week ending on March 2. The Owls have had five honor roll selections so far this season.
HELP FROM THE HILL A�er giving up double-digit run totals in each of the season’s first three games, the SCSU pitching staff has not allowed more than three runs in a game in the five contests since. Included in that span are back-to-back shutouts of C.W. Post and Assumption. Against C.W. Post, sophomore Jim Fuller pitched six innings of four-hit ball with nine strikeouts while freshman Josh Depew threw a hitless seventh to finish things off. Against Assump-
DUAL HONORS Junior centerfielder Karl Derbacher was named the Northeast-10 Conference Player of the Week for the week ending on March 2. In the same week, senior pitcher Nick Carlucci was named the conference’s Pitcher of the Week.
CONFERENCE HONORS Player of the Week March 2 Karl Derbacher
.636 (7-for-11), 2 2B, 3B, 6 R, 5 RBI, 8 SB
Pitcher of the Week March 2 Nick Carlucci
8.0 IP, 4 H, 0 R, 0 BB, HBP, 10 K
Weekly Honor Roll Feb. 17 Kevin Bowerman Karl Derbacher
8-for-13 (.615), 5 RBI, 2B, R, SB 4-for-13 (.308), 3 RBI, 2B, 3B, 2 R, SB
March 2 Ed Bethke Mike Diaz Anthony Fiorillo
8.0 IP, 6 H, 0 R, 0 BB, 9 K .625 (10-for-16), 2 2B, 2 3B, 6 R, 6 RBI, 3 SB .636 (7-for-11), 3B, 4 R, 5 RBI, 3 BB, SB
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ENJOYING THE WARM WEATHER Junior second baseman Kevin Bowerman saw success as the Owls opened their season with three games at Florida Tech on Feb. 16 and 17. The West Haven, Conn. native hit 8-for-13 (.615) with five RBI, a double, a run scored and a stolen base on the trip.
STRONG ARMS AT THE TOP The Owls return a bevy of experienced pitchers this spring. Seniors Toby Nylin and Nick Carlucci both have logged significant time as starters, while junior Justin Cox is back on the hill a�er missing all of last year with an injury. He was an All-Conference pick two years ago a�er going 7-0 for the Owls. Also back in sophomore le�y Ed Bethke, who led DIAZ EARNS PRESEASON ALL-AMERICA HONORS the staff in innings pitched last year en route to a Junior shortstop Mike Diaz has been named a five-win season. The bullpen will be anchored by Preseason All-American by Collegiate Baseball junior Mike Connors, who was second on the club Magazine. He garnered All-Northeast Region and in appearances last season. First-Team All-Northeast-10 Conference honors a year ago a�er ba�ing .360. FLIRTING WITH A FINE FIGURE In addition to Mike Diaz, who hit .360 last year, the 2008 NORTHEAST-10 Owls have two other returnees who have posted PRESEASON COACHES POLL single-season efforts above .300. Joe Kahlden batted .315 in 2006, while Chris Barile ba�ed .312 last (First place votes in parentheses) year. In addition, Billy Hite ba�ed .294 last season, 1. Franklin Pierce (13) while Kevin Bowerman hit .296 in 2006. 2. Bryant 3. Massachuse�s-Lowell WELCOME TO THE CLUB 4. Pace Fi�een of the 29 players on the SCSU roster are 5. Southern Connecticut State University new to the club this season. The newcomers are 6. Stonehill comprised of three juniors, four sophomores and 7. Bentley eight freshmen. 8. Merrimack 9. Assumption THE CAPTAINS 10. St. Rose Senior Joe Kahlden and junior Kevin Bowerman will 11. Southern New Hampshire serve as team captains for the Owls this spring. 12. St. Anselm 13. American International
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IN THE NE-10 PRESEASON POLL The Owls were tabbed for fi�h in this year’s Northeast-10 Preseason Coaches Poll. Franklin Pierce was selected as the preseason favorite. HEAD COACH TIM SHEA Affiliated with Southern Connecticut State University as a student-athlete, instructor and coach for two decades, Tim Shea’s long-standing relationship with the university has been a tremendously successful one. He took over as head baseball coach prior to the 2002 season a�er serving 11 years as an Owls assistant to Joe Bandiera. Now in his seventh season, Shea has compiled a 172-121 (.587) record. He guided the Owls to the NCAA Division II World Series in 2005. ON DECK The Owls return to the field over spring break when they make a trip to Florida for 10 games, including eight contests against fellow Northeast Region teams. SCSU opens the spring trip with a doubleheader against Mercy on March 14. First pitch is scheduled for 4 p.m. in Boca Raton, Fla.
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2008 Southern Connecticut State University Baseball Roster No. 2 3 4 6 7 8 10 11 12 13 14 16 17 19 20 21 23 24 25 27 30 31 32 34 35 41 42 44 51
Name Kevin Bowerman Justin Cox Mike Diaz Nick Delzio Josh Depew Nick DeProspo Joe Kahlden Brant Fox Mo Davidson Bryce Bjorklund Ryan Desjardins Tyler Moss Chris Barile Jim Fuller Sean Leahy Kyle Rosadino Edward Bethke Brian Lazor Karl Derbacher Greg Malen Mike Connors Billy Hite Andrew Babb Nick Carlucci Adam Cernauskas Kyle Penney Paul Izzo Anthony Fiorillo Toby Nylin
Cl. Jr. Jr. Jr. So. Fr. Fr. Sr. Fr. Jr. Fr. Fr. So. Jr. So. Fr. Fr. So. Jr. Jr. So. Jr. Sr. Fr. Sr. Jr. Jr. Sr. Sr. Sr.
Pos. IF/OF/C RHP SS IF P/OF C 1B/3B C/OF 1B/OF LHP/1B/OF IF OF 2B/3B LHP RHP OF LHP RHP OF IF RHP DH/OF/C LHP/OF RHP OF RHP OF OF/DH RHP
Ht. 5-8 5-11 5-10 5-7 5-9 5-9 6-0 5-9 5-11 6-2 6-0 6-1 5-8 5-10 6-3 5-10 5-9 6-0 5-8 6-0 6-3 6-0 5-11 6-2 6-0 6-3 6-4 6-2 6-1
Wt. 170 205 180 165 185 170 190 165 185 185 160 185 170 180 185 180 174 175 180 160 203 210 200 205 200 250 218 225 185
B/T R/R R/R L/R R/R L/L R/R R/R R/R L/L L/L R/R L/L L/R L/L R/R R/R R/L R/R L/L R/R R/R L/R R/L R/R R/R R/R R/R R/R L/R
Hometown/Previous School West Haven, Conn./West Haven Newburgh, N.Y./Newburgh Free Acad. Monroe, Conn./Masuk Hopewell Junction, N.Y./Monmouth Walden, N.Y./Valley Central Worcester, Mass./St. John’s HS Norwalk, Conn./Galveston Naugatuck, Conn./Naugatuck Winsted, Conn./Northwestern Reg. Branford, Conn./Crandall (Texas) Rutland, Mass./Wachuse� Reg. New Canaan, Conn./UConn-Avery Point Holbrook, N.Y./Sachem Marlborough, Mass./Southern N.H. Maybrook, N.Y./Valley Central Berwyn, Pa./Conestoga Branford, Conn./Branford Hewi�, N.J./Sussex CC Northford, Conn./North Branford Stamford, Conn./Salisbury State U. Wallingford, Conn./Lyman Hall Shelton, Conn./Notre Dame HS Hopkinton, Mass./Ashland Franklin, Mass./UConn-Avery Point Cobleskill, N.Y./SUNY-Cobleskill Columbia, Conn./Central Conn. State Cohoes, N.Y./Cohoes New Haven, Conn./U. of Bridgeport Pleasant Valley, Conn./Northwestern Reg.
Head Coach: #22 Tim Shea Assistant Coaches: #15 Jim Martin, #33 Nathan Cole
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2 • Kevin Bowerman Junior, IF/OF/C, 5-8, 170, R/R, West Haven, Conn. (West Haven)
3 • Justin Cox Redshirt Junior, RHP, 5-11, 205, R/R, Newburgh, N.Y. (Newburgh Free Academy)
• Has started all eight games for the Owls in 2008; leads the team in runs ba�ed in (12), is tied for the team lead in batting average (.500) and hits (15), is tied for second in at bats (30) and doubles (three) and ranks third in runs (eight) and stolen bases (five). Has also drawn three walks. • Went 3-for-5 with an RBI double in the first game of the season-opening doubleheader at Florida Tech on Feb. 16. Hit 2-for-4 with two RBI in the second game. • Hit 3-for-4 with two RBI, a run scored and a stolen base at Florida Tech on Feb. 17. • Named to the Northeast-10 Conference Weekly Honor Roll for the week ending on Feb. 17. • Hit 2-for-4 with two RBI, a walk, a run scored and three stolen bases in the first game of a doubleheader against Assumption on March 2. Hit 2-for-4 with four RBI, a run and a stolen base in the nightcap. • As a sophomore in 2007: hit .254 (34-for-134) with one homerun and 11 RBI while playing in 41 games (37 starts).
• Has started two games for the Owls in 2008; is tied for the team lead in wins (one). Has posted an 1-1 record with a 7.45 ERA over 9.2 innings. Has surrendered 10 runs (eight earned) on 12 hits, walked six, hit a ba�er and struck out five. • Started, threw 3.2 innings, gave up eight runs on nine hits, walked two, struck out two and took the loss in the second game of the season-opening doubleheader at Florida Tech on Feb. 16. • Started, threw six innings, gave up two unearned runs on three hits, walked four and struck out three to earn the victory against St. Anselm on March 3. • As a junior in 2007: redshirted. • As a sophomore in 2006: posted a 7-0 record, one save and a 2.73 ERA over 66.0 innings while appearing in 11 games (eight starts).
At bats: Hits: Runs: RBI:
Bowerman’s 2008 Highs 5, at Florida Tech, 2/16/08 3, twice: last, at Florida Tech, 2/17/08 2, twice: last, vs. St. Anselm, 3/3/08 4, vs. Assumption, 3/2/08
At bats: Hits: Runs: RBI:
Bowerman’s Career Highs 5, 10 times: last, at Florida Tech, 2/16/08 4, vs. Bridgeport, 3/17/06 4, vs. Dominican, 3/4/07 4, vs. Assumption, 3/2/08
Cox’s 2008 Highs Innings: 6, vs. St. Anselm, 3/3/08 Strikeouts: 3, vs. St. Anselm, 3/3/08 Cox’s Career Highs Innings: 9.0, twice: last, at AIC, 4/16/05 Strikeouts: 11, vs. Massachuse�s-Lowell, 4/9/05
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4 • Mike Diaz Junior, SS, 5-10, 180, L/R, Monroe, Conn. (Masuk)
6 • Nick Delzio Sophomore, IF, 5-7, 165, R/R, Hopewell Junction, N.Y. (Monmouth)
• Has started all eight games for the Owls in 2008; leads the team in runs (13), is tied for the team lead in hits (15) and triples (three), ranks second in slugging percentage (.727) and stolen bases (eight), is tied for second in doubles (three) and is third in on-base percentage (.526). Has posted a .455 average over 33 at bats with seven RBI. Has also walked twice and been hit by two pitches. • Hit 2-for-4 with a triple, two RBI, a run scored and a stolen base in the second game of the season-opening doubleheader at Florida Tech on Feb. 16. • Hit 2-for-4 with a triple and a run scored in the front end of a doubleheader against C.W. Post on March 1. Clubbed 3-for-4 with a run scored in the second game. • Tallied 3-for-5 with five RBI, thre runs scored, a double, a triple and a stolen base i nthe second game of a doubleheader against Assumption on March 2. • Named to the Northeast-10 Conference Weekly Honor Roll for the week ending on March 2. • Went 3-for-5 with a pair of doubles, three runs scored and a pair of stolen bases against St. Anselm on March 3. • As a sophomore in 2007: hit .360 (68-for-189) with two homeruns and 29 RBI while starting 47 games.
• Has played in two games as a reserve for the Owls in 2008; has hit .333 (1-for-3). Has drawn one walk. • Played in his first career game as a pinch-hi�er in the second game of a doubleheader against C.W. Post on March 1. • Went 1-for-2, including his first career hit, drew a walk and scored a run in the second game of a doubleheader against Assumption on March 2. • Did not see game action during his freshman season at Monmouth.
Diaz’s 2008 Highs At bats: 5, three times: last, vs. St. Anselm, 3/3/08 Hits: 3, twice: last, vs. St. Anselm, 3/3/08 Runs: 3, twice: last, vs. St. Anselm, 3/3/08 RBI: 5, vs. Assumption, 3/2/08 At bats: Hits: Runs: RBI:
Diaz’s Career Highs 6, six times: last, vs. Dominican, 5/21/06 4, twice: last, at Franklin Pierce, 3/31/07 4, at Hawaii Pacific, 3/21/07 5, vs. Assumption, 3/2/08
At bats: Hits: Runs: RBI:
Delzio’s 2008 Highs 2, vs. Assumption, 3/2/08 1, vs. Assumption, 3/2/08 1, vs. Assumption, 3/2/08 n/a
At bats: Hits: Runs: RBI:
Delzio’s Career Highs 2, vs. Assumption, 3/2/08 1, vs. Assumption, 3/2/08 1, vs. Assumption, 3/2/08 n/a
7 • Josh Depew Freshman, P/OF, 5-9, 185, L/L, Walden, N.Y. (Valley Central) • Has appeared in two games out of the bullpen for the Owls in 2008; has posted an 0-0 record with a 0.00 ERA over two innings. Has surrendered one hit, walked one batter and struck out one. • Appeared in his first collegiate game, pitched one scoreless inning of relief, allowed one hit and walked a ba�er in the first game of the season-opening doubleheader at Florida Tech on Feb. 16. Depew’s 2008 and Career Highs Innings: 1.0, twice: last, vs. C.W. Post, 3/1/08 Strikeouts: 1, vs. C. W. Post, 3/1/08
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8 • Nick DeProspo Freshman, C, 5-9, 170, R/R, Worcester, Mass. (St. John’s HS) • Has started seven games for the Owls in 2008; has hit .192 (5-for-26) with a double and a run scored. Has also drawn a walk. • Played and started in his first collegiate game, hit 1-for4 in the front end of the season-opening doubleheader at Florida Tech on Feb. 16. At bats: Hits: Runs: RBI:
DeProspo’s 2008 and Career Highs 4, five times: last, vs. St. Anselm, 3/3/08 2, vs. St. Anselm, 3/3/08 1, vs. C.W. Post, 3/1/08 n/a
10 • Joe Kahlden Senior, 1B/3B, 6-0, 190, R/R, Norwalk, Conn. (Galveston) • Has started all eight games for the Owls in 2008; leads the team in at bats (31). Has six hits for a .194 average with six RBI, a double and a run scored. Has also been hit by a pitch. • Hit 2-for-3 with an RBI in the second game of the seasonopening doubleheader at Florida Tech on Feb. 16. • As a junior in 2007: hit .195 (15-for-77) with three homeruns and nine RBI while playing in 28 games (21 starts). At bats: Hits: Runs: RBI:
Kahlden’s 2008 Highs 5, twice: last, vs. Assumption, 3/2/08 2, at Florida Tech, 2/16/08 1, at Florida Tech, 2/17/08 2, at Florida Tech, 2/17/08
At bats: Hits: Runs: RBI:
Kahlden’s Career Highs 5, 10 times: last, vs. Assumption, 3/2/08 4, at Armstrong Atlantic, 2/19/06 2, 10 times: last vs. AIC, 4/13/07 3, twice: last, vs. Stonehill, 5/12/06
11 • Brant Fox Freshman, C/OF, 5-9, 165, R/R, Naugatuck, Conn. (Naugatuck) • Has yet to see game action for the Owls in 2008. At bats: Hits: Runs: RBI:
Fox’s 2008 and Career Highs n/a n/a n/a n/a
12 • Mo Davidson Junior, 1B/OF, 5-11, 185, L/L, Winsted, Conn. (Northwestern Regional) • Has started all eight games for the Owls in 2008; is tied for second on the team in walks (four). Has hit .308 (8-for26) with two doubls, an RBI and six runs scored. Has also been hit by a pitch and stolen two bases. • Hit 2-for-4 with a double in the first game of the seasonopening doubleheader at Florida Tech on Feb. 16. • Went 2-for-4 with an RBI, three runs, two walks and a stolen base in the second game of a doubleheader against Assumption on March 2. • As a sophomore in 2007: hit .250 (6-for-24) while playing in 21 games (three starts). At bats: Hits: Runs: RBI:
Davidson’s 2008 Highs 4, four times: last, vs. St. Anselm, 3/3/08 2, twice: last, vs. Assumption, 3/2/08 3, vs. Assumption, 3/2/08 1, vs. Assumption, 3/2/08
At bats: Hits: Runs: RBI:
Davidson’s Career Highs 4, seven times: last, vs. St. Anselm, 3/3/08 2, five times: last, vs. Assumption, 3/2/08 3, vs. Assumption, 3/2/08 1, six times: last, vs. Assumption, 3/2/08
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13 • Bryce Bjorklund Freshman, LHP/1B/OF, 6-2, 185, L/L, Branford, Conn. (Crandall)
16 • Tyler Moss Junior, CF/RF, 6-1, 185, L/L, New Canaan, Conn. (Connecticut-Avery Point)
• Has made one relief appearance for the Owls in 2008; has posted an 0-0 record with one save and a 3.00 ERA over three innings. Has surrendered one run on two hits, walked nobody and struck out one. • Made his first career appearance, pitched the final three innings, gave up one run on two hits and struck out one to pick up the save.
• Has yet to see game action for the Owls in 2008.
Bjorklund’s 2008 and Career Highs Innings: 3, vs. St. Anselm, 3/3/08 Strikeouts: 1, vs. St. Anselm, 3/3/08 14 • Ryan Desjardins Freshman, IF, 6-0, 160, R/R, Rutland, Mass. (Wachuse� Regional) • Has made three appearances for the Owls in 2008, including one start; has hit .500 (3-for-6) with two RBI, one double and two runs scored. • Pinch-hit in the ninth for his first career appearance in the first game of a doubleheader at Florida Tech on Feb. 16. • Went 3-for-4, including his first career hit, with two RBI, a double and two runs in the second game of a doubleheader against Assumption on March 2. Desjardins’ 2008 and Career Highs At bats: 4, vs. Assumption, 3/2/08 Hits: 3, vs. Assumption, 3/2/08 Runs: 2, vs. Assumption, 3/2/08 RBI: 2, vs. Assumption, 3/2/08
At bats: Hits: Runs: RBI:
Moss’ 2008 and Career Highs n/a n/a n/a n/a
17 • Chris Barile Junior, 2B/3B, 5-8, 170, L/R, Holbrook, N.Y. (Sachem) • Has played five games for the Owls in 2008, including four starts; has hit .286 (2-for-7) with an RBI and two runs scored. Has also drawn two walks. • As a redshirt sophomore in 2007: hit .312 (29-for-93) with 16 RBI while playing in 30 games (22 starts). At bats: Hits: Runs: RBI:
Barile’s 2008 Highs 4, at Florida Tech, 2/16/08 1, four times: last, vs. Assumption, 3/2/08 1, four times: last, vs. Assumption, 3/2/08 1, vs. Assumption, 3/2/08
At bats: Hits: Runs: RBI:
Barile’s Career Highs 5, four times: last, vs. Franklin Pierce, 5/1/07 4, vs. Franklin Pierce, 5/1/07 3, vs. Stonehill, 4/21/07 3, twice: last, at AIC, 4/14/07
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19 • Jim Fuller Sophomore, LHP, 5-10, 180, L/L, Marlborough, Mass. (Southern New Hampshire) • Has started two games for the Owls in 2008; is tied for the team lead in wins (one), ranks second in ERA (3.60) and strikeouts (15) and is third in opponents’ ba�ing average (.268). Has posted a 1-0 record with 10.0 innings pitched. Has surrendered five runs (four earned) on 11 hits, two walks and three hit ba�ers. • Played and started his first collegiate game, pitched four innings, surrendered five runs (four earned) on seven hits, walked one, hit three and struck out six at Florida Tech on Feb. 17. • Started, threw six shutout innings, gave up four hits, walked one and struck out nine to earn his first career victory in the second game of a doubleheader against C.W. Post on March 1. Fuller’s 2008 and Career Highs Innings: 6.0, vs. C.W. Post, 3/1/08 Strikeouts: 9, vs. C.W. Post, 3/1/08 20 • Sean Leahy Freshman, RHP, 6-3, 185, R/R, Maybrook, N.Y. (Valley Central) • Has yet to see game action for the Owls in 2008. Leahy’s 2008 and Career Highs Innings: n/a Strikeouts: n/a
21 • Kyle Rosadino Freshman, OF, 5-10, 180, R/R, Berwyn, Pa. (Conestoga) • Has yet to see game action for the Owls in 2008. At bats: Hits: Runs: RBI:
Rosadino’s 2008 and Career Highs n/a n/a n/a n/a
23 • Edward Bethke Sophomore, LHP, 5-9, 174, R/L, Branford, Conn. (Branford) • Has appeared in two games for the Owls in 2008, including one start; leads the team in innings (12.0), is tied for the team lead in wins (one) and ranks third in ERA (3.75) and strikeouts (13). Has given up five runs on 15 hits and four walks. • Started, tossed eight shutout innings, gave up seven hits and struck out nine to pick up the win in the second game of a doubleheader against Assumption on March 2. • Named to the Northeast-10 Conference Weekly Honor Roll for the week ending on March 2. • As a freshman in 2007: posted a 5-6 record and a 3.48 ERA over 85.1 innings while appearing in 15 games (11 starts). Bethke’s 2008 Highs Innings: 8.0, vs. Assumption, 3/2/08 Strikeouts: 9, vs. Assumption, 3/2/08 Bethke’s Career Highs Innings: 9.0, vs. Stonehill, 4/21/07 Strikeouts: 9, vs. Assumption, 3/2/08
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24 • Brian Lazor Junior, RHP, 5-0, 175, R/R, Hewi�, N.J. (Sussex CC) • Has appeared in one game out of the bullpen for the Owls in 2008; has posted an 0-0 record and a 0.00 ERA over one inning. Has given up three unearned runs on two hits, walked one and struck out three. • Made his first career appearances, pitched the ninth inning and gave up three unearned runs on two hits, walked one and struck out the side in the second game of a doubleheader against Assumption on March 2. Lazor’s 2008 and Career Highs Innings: 1.0, vs. Assumption, 3/2/08 Strikeouts: 3, vs. Assumption, 3/2/08 25 • Karl Derbacher Junior, OF, 5-8, 180, L/L, Northford, Conn. (North Branford)
• Named Northeast-10 Conference Player of the Week for the week ending on March 2. • Hit 4-for-5 with three RBI, a double and a run against St. Anselm on March 3. • As a sophomore in 2007: hit .156 (14-for-90) with four RBI while playing in 39 games (27 starts). At bats: Hits: Runs: RBI:
Derbacher’s 2008 Highs 5, twice: last, vs. St. Anselm, 3/3/08 4, vs. St. Anselm, 3/3/08 3, vs. C.W. Post, 3/1/08 3, vs. St. Anselm, 3/3/08
At bats: Hits: Runs: RBI:
Derbacher’s Career Highs 6, vs. Caldwell, 3/12/06 4, vs. St. Anselm, 3/3/08 3, twice: last, vs. C.W. Post, 3/1/08 3, twice: last, vs. St. Anselm, 3/3/08
• Has started all eight games for the Owls in 2008; leads the team in doubles (four), walks (six), stolen bases (nine), slugging percentage (.767) and on-base percentage (.579); is tied for the team lead in ba�ing average (.500) and hits (15); is second in runs (nine) and RBI (11); is tied for second in at bats (30); is third in triples (two). Has also been hit by a pitch. • Hit 2-for-4 in the second game of the season-opening doubleheader at Florida Tech on Feb. 16. • Went 1-for-4 with a triple, two RBI, two runs scored, a walk and a stolen base at Florida Tech on Feb. 17. • Named to the Northeast-10 Conference Weekly Honor Roll for the week ending on Feb. 17. • Hit 2-for-3 with an RBI, a walk and a pair of stolen bases in the first game of a doubleheader against C.W. Post on March 1. Went 2-for-2 with a double, a triple, two walks, an RBI, three runs scored and a stolen base in the second game. • Clubbed 2-for-3 with a double, two RBI, one run scored, a walk and a pair of stolen bases in the first game of a doubleheader against Assumption on March 2.
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27 • Greg Malen Sophomore, IF, 6-0, 160, R/R, Stamford, Conn. (Salisbury) • Has started four games for the Owls in 2008; is time for the team lead in hit by pitch (two). Has hit .417 (5-for-12) with one RBI and four runs scored. Has also drawn a walk and stolen a base. • Played in his first game and got his first start as an Owl, went 0-for-1 with a walk and a run in the second game of a doubleheader against C.W. Post on March 1. • Went 2-for-4, including his first SCSU hit, with a run in the first game of a doubleheader against Assumption on March 2. Hit 2-for-4 with an RBI and two runs in the nightcap. • As a freshman at Salisbury in 2007: hit .333 (2-for-6) with two RBI while playing in three games as a reserve. Malen’s 2008 Highs At bats: 4, twice: last, vs. Assumption, 3/2/08 Hits: 2, twice: last, vs. Assumption, 3/2/08 Runs: 2, vs. Assumption, 3/2/08 RBI: 1, vs. Assumption, 3/2/08 At bats: Hits: Runs: RBI:
Malen’s Career Highs 4, twice: last, vs. Assumption, 3/2/08 2, twice: last, vs. Assumption, 3/2/08 2, vs. Assumption, 3/2/08 2, vs. Gallaudet, 3/24/07
30 • Mike Connors Junior, RHP, 6-3, 203, R/R, Wallingford, Conn. (Lyman Hall) • Has appeared in three games out of the bullpen for the Owls in 2008; is tied for the team lead in appearances. Has posted an 0-0 record with a 0.00 ERA over 1.1 innings. Has surrendered one unearned run on two hits and hit a ba�er. • Pitched a perfect ninth in the second game of a doubleheader against Assumption on March 2.
• As a sophomore in 2007: posted a 1-3 record with three saves and an 8.68 ERA over 18.2 innings while appearing in 19 games out of the bullpen. Connors’ 2008 Highs Innings: 1.0, vs. Assumption, 3/2/08 Strikeouts: n/a Connors’ Career Highs Innings: 3.0, vs. St. Rose, 5/7/06 Strikeouts: 4, vs. St. Rose, 5/7/06 31 • Billy Hite Senior, DH/OF/C, 6-0, 210, L/R, Shelton, Conn. (Notre Dame HS) • Has played in six for the Owls in 2008, including five starts; has hit .150 (3-for-20) with three RBI. Has drawn one walk. • Hit 2-for-4 and drove in a pair of runs in the first game of a doubleheader against Assumption on March 2. • As a junior in 2007: hit .294 (30-for-102) with eight RBI while playing in 30 games (22 starts). At bats: Hits: Runs: RBI:
Hite’s 2008 Highs 4, four times: last, vs. St. Anselm, 3/3/08 2, vs. Assumption, 3/2/08 n/a 2, vs. Assumption, 3/2/08
At bats: Hits: Runs: RBI:
Hite’s Career Highs 5, at Assumption, 5/6/06 4, at Assumption, 5/6/06 1, 13 times: last, vs. Bentley, 4/24/07 3, vs. Stonehill, 5/5/06
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32 • Andrew Babb Freshman, LHP/OF, 5-11, 200, R/L, Hopkinton, Mass. (Ashland) • Has started two games for the Owls in 2008; has hit .286 (2-for-7) with an RBI and two runs scored. Has been hit by a pitch and stolen a base. • Played in his first career game, went 1-for-4 with an RBI, a run scored and a stolen base in the second game of a doubleheader against C.W. Post on March 1. At bats: Hits: Runs: RBI:
Babb’s 2008 and Career Highs 4, vs. C.W. Post, 3/1/08 1, twice: last, vs. Assumption, 3/2/08 1, twice: last, vs. Assumption, 3/2/08 1, vs. C.W. Post, 3/1/08
34 • Nick Carlucci Senior, RHP, 6-2, 205, R/R, Franklin, Mass. (Connecticut-Avery Point) • Has started two games for the Owls in 2008; leads the team in ERA (1.64), strikeouts (16) and opponents’ ba�ing average (.132), is tied for the team lead in wins (one) and ranks third in innings (13.0). Has posted a 1-1 record. Has surrendered six runs (two earned) on five hits, five walks and two hit ba�ers. • Started, pitched three innings, gave up six runs (two earned) on one hit, walked five, hit a ba�er, struck out six and took the loss in the front end of the season-opening doubleheader at Florida Tech on Feb. 16. • Started, tossed eight shutout innings, gave up four hits and struck out 10 to pick up the win in the first game of a doubleheader against Assumption on March 2. • Named Northeast-10 Conference Co-Pitcher of the Week for the week ending on March 2. • As a junior in 2007: posted a 3-5 record and a 5.82 ERA over 72.2 innings while appearing in 13 games (12 starts).
Carlucci’s 2008 Highs Innings: 8.0, vs. Assumption, 3/2/08 Strikeouts: 10, vs. Assumption, 3/2/08 Carlucci’s Career Highs Innings: 10.0, at St. Rose, 4/20/07 Strikeouts: 11, at Assumption, 5/5/07 35 • Adam Cernauskas Junior, OF, 6-0, 200, R/R, Cobleskill, N.Y. (SUNY-Cobleskill) • Has appeared in four games as a reserve for the Owls in 2008; has hit .000 (0-for-4). • Appeared in his first game for the Owls in the first game of the season-opening doubleheader at Florida Tech on Feb. 16. At bats: Hits: Runs: RBI:
Cernauskas’ 2008 and Career Highs 1, three times: last, vs. Assumption, 3/2/08 n/a n/a n/a
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41 • Kyle Penney Sophomore, RHP, 6-3, 250, R/R, Columbia, Conn. (CCSU) • Has appeared in three games out of the bullpen for the Owls in 2008; is tied for the team lead in appearances. Has posted an 0-1 record and a 7.36 ERA over 3.2 innings. Has surrendered three runs on three hits, walked two and struck out three. • Appeared in his first game as an Owl, pitched two innings of relief, gave up two runs on one hit, walked one and struck out three in the second game of the seasonopening doubleheader at Florida Tech on Feb. 16. • Pitched a scoreless final two-thirds of an inning to pick up his first career save in the first game of a doubleheader against C.W. Post on March 1. • Pitched one inning of relief, gave up one run on two hits, walked one and took the loss at Florida Tech on Feb. 17. Penney’s 2008 and Career Highs Innings: 2.0, at Florida Tech, 2/16/08 Strikeouts: 3, at Florida Tech, 2/16/08
42 • Paul Izzo Senior, OF, 6-4, 218, R/R, Cohoes, N.Y. (Cohoes) • Has started one game for the Owls in 2008; has hit .333 (1-for-3). Has also scored a run. • As a redshirt junior in 2007: hit .246 (33-for-134) with 10 RBI while playing in 45 games (39 starts). At bats: Hits: Runs: RBI:
Izzo’s 2008 Highs 3, at Florida Tech, 2/16/08 1, at Florida Tech, 2/16/08 1, at Florida Tech, 2/16/08 n/a
At bats: Hits: Runs: RBI:
Izzo’s Career Highs 5, six times: last, at Merrimack, 4/23/07 3, five times: last, at Merrimack, 4/23/07 2, six times: last, vs. SNHU, 4/29/07 2, four times: last, vs. AIC, 4/13/07
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44 • Anthony Fiorillo Senior, OF/DH, 6-2, 225, R/R, New Haven, Conn. (Bridgeport)
51 • Toby Nylin Senior, RHP, 6-1, 185, L/R, Pleasant Valley, Conn. (Northwestern Regional)
• Has started all eight games for the Owls in 2008; is tied for the team lead in triples (three) and walks (four) and ranks third in ba�ing average (.462), RBI (eight), slugging percentage (.692) and on-base percentage (.531). Has hit 12for-26 with seven runs scored. Has also been hit by a pitch and stolen a base. • Hit 2-for-2 with a triple, three RBI and a run scored in the second game of a doubleheader against C.W. Post on March 1. • Went 2-for-3 with an RBI, two runs and a walk in the first game of a twinbill against Assumption on March 2. Hit 2for-4 with an RBI and a run scored in the second game. • Named to the Northeast-10 Conference Weekly Honor Roll for the week ending on March 2. • Clubbed 3-for-5 with a triple, two RBI and a run against St. Anselm on March 3. • As a junior in 2007: hit .185 (5-for-27) with two homeruns and five RBI while playing in 12 games (seven starts).
• Has appeared in two games for the Owls in 2008, including one start; is tied for the team lead in wins (one) and ranks second in innings (11.1) and opponent ba�ing average (.184). Has posted a 1-0 record with a 3.97 ERA. Has surrendered six runs (five earned) on seven hits, walked three, hit four ba�ers and struck out six. • As a junior in 2007: posted a 4-4 record with one save and a 4.47 ERA over 56.1 innings while appearing in 14 games (eight starts).
At bats: Hits: Runs: RBI:
Fiorillo’s 2008 Highs 5, vs. St. Anselm, 3/3/08 3, vs. St. Anselm, 3/3/08 3, vs. C.W. Post, 3/1/08 2, vs. St. Anselm, 3/3/08
At bats: Hits: Runs: RBI:
Fiorillo’s Career Highs (SCSU Only) 5, vs. St. Anselm, 3/3/08 3, vs. St. Anselm, 3/3/08 3, vs. C.W. Post, 3/1/08 3, vs. Bentley, 4/24/07
Nylin’s 2008 Highs Innings: 8.1, vs. C.W. Post, 3/1/08 Strikeouts: 3, twice: last, vs. C.W. Post, 3/1/08 Nylin’s Career Highs Innings: 9.0, three times: last, at Stonehill, 4/22/07 Strikeouts: 9, vs. Merrimack, 3/18/06
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Games Summary for Southern Connecticut State Inning-by-inning ---------------Southern Conn. State Opponents
1 -6 3
Win-Loss Record When -------------------Overall............. Conference.......... Non-Conference...... Home games.......... Away games.......... Neutral site........ Day games........... Night games......... vs Left starter..... vs Right starter.... 1-Run games......... 2-Run games......... 5+Run games......... Extra innings....... Shutouts............
5-3 0-0 5-3 1-0 0-3 4-0 4-3 1-0 1-1 4-2 1-1 0-0 3-2 0-0 2-0
Scoring ....... ....... .......
0-1 1-1 3-1 1-0
Opponent ........ ........ ........
0-2 3-5 6-9 10+ 0-2 3-5 6-9 10+
runs.... runs.... runs.... runs.... runs... runs... runs... runs...
2 -6 5
3 -10 2
4 -6 11
5 -8 4
6 -2 4
After 6 ....... ....... After 7 ....... ....... After 8 ....... .......
7 -13 3
3-0 2-0 0-0 0-3
Scored in 1st inning 3-1 Opp. scored in 1st.. 0-2 Scores first........ 5-1 Opp. scores first... 0-2
8 -2 2
9 -6 6
Total ----59 40
leading..... trailing.... tied........ leading..... trailing.... tied........ leading..... trailing.... tied........
5-0 0-2 0-1 4-1 0-1 0-0 4-0 0-1 0-1
Hit 0 home runs..... ... 1 home run...... ... 2+ home runs....
5-3 0-0 0-0
Opponent 0 home runs ........ 1 home run. ........ 2+ HRs.....
5-0 0-3 0-0
Made 0 errors....... .... 1 error........ .... 2+ errors......
2-0 0-0 3-3
Opp. made 0 errors.. ......... 1 error... ......... 2+ errors.
1-0 1-1 3-2
Out-hit opponent.... 5-1 Out-hit by opponent. 0-1 Hits are tied....... 0-1
Record when team scores: Runs 0 1 2 3 W-L 0-0 0-0 0-1 1-0
4 0-0
5 0-1
6 0-0
7 2-0
8 0-0
9 1-1
10+ 1-0
Record when opponent scores: Runs 0 1 2 3 W-L 2-0 0-0 1-0 2-0
4 0-0
5 0-0
6 0-0
7 0-0
8 0-0
9 0-0
10+ 0-3
Record when leading after: Inn. 1 2 3 4 W-L 3-0 4-1 5-1 5-1
5 5-1
6 5-0
7 4-1
8 4-0
Record when trailing after: Inn. 1 2 3 4 W-L 0-1 0-2 0-2 0-2
5 0-2
6 0-2
7 0-1
8 0-1
Record when tied after: Inn. 1 2 3 4 W-L 2-2 1-0 0-0 0-0
5 0-0
6 0-1
7 0-0
8 0-1
Current winning streak: 5 Longest winning streak: 5 Longest losing streak: 3
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Florida Institute of Technology 11, Southern Connecticut State 2 (Feb 16, 2008 at Melbourne, Fla.) ---------------------------------------------------------------------Southern Connecticut State 000 020 000 - 2 10 3 (0-1) Florida Tech.............. 140 230 10X - 11 10 2 (4-3-1) ---------------------------------------------------------------------Pitchers: Southern Connecticut State - Nick Carlucci; Edward Bethke(4); Josh Depew(8). Florida Tech - Koch, J.; McDonnell(7). Win-Koch, J. Save-McDonnell Loss-Nick Carlucci T-3.25 A-94 HR FIT - Wright. Florida Institute of Technology 11, Southern Connecticut State 5 (Feb 16, 2008 at Melbourne, Fla.) ---------------------------------------------------------------------Southern Connecticut State 000 130 1 - 5 12 2 (0-2) Florida Tech.............. 010 712 X - 11 11 1 (5-3-1) ---------------------------------------------------------------------Pitchers: Southern Connecticut State - Justin Cox; Kyle Penney(4); Mike Connors(6). Florida Tech - Buonanni; Backman(7). Win-Buonanni Loss-Justin Cox T-2:30 A-72 HR FIT - Demma. Florida Institute of Technology 10, Southern Connecticut State 9 (Feb 17, 2008 at Melbourne, Fla.) ---------------------------------------------------------------------Southern Connecticut State 250 000 200 - 9 6 2 (0-3) Florida Tech.............. 202 102 111 - 10 14 2 (6-3-1) ---------------------------------------------------------------------Pitchers: Southern Connecticut State - Jim Fuller; Toby Nylin(5); Kyle Penney(8); Mike Connors(9). Florida Tech - Piazza; Bua(2); Backman(8). Win-Backman(1-1) Loss-Kyle Penney T-3:30 A-112 HR FIT - Saum.
Southern Connecticut State 7, Assumption 0 (Mar 02, 2008 at Ft. Myers, Fla.) (Game 1) ---------------------------------------------------------------------Assumption................ 000 000 000 - 0 4 2 (1-2) Southern Connecticut State 101 001 40X - 7 13 0 (3-3) ---------------------------------------------------------------------Pitchers: Assumption - Jeff Barbale; Matt Orrico(7). Southern Connecticut State - Nick Carlucci; Mike Connors(9). Win-Nick Carlucci(1-1) Loss-Jeff Barbale(0-1) T- A-100 Southern Connecticut State 17, Assumption 3 (Mar 02, 2008 at Ft. Myers, Fla.) (Game 2) ---------------------------------------------------------------------Southern Connecticut State 011 401 604 - 17 19 3 (4-3) Assumption................ 000 000 003 - 3 9 2 (1-3) ---------------------------------------------------------------------Pitchers: Southern Connecticut State - Edward Bethke; Brian Lazor(9). Assumption - Andrew Quinn; Zachary Jacques(6); Matt Orrico(7); Josh Thompson(8); Patrick Dyer(9). Win-Edward Bethke(1-0) Loss-Andrew Quinn(0-1) T- A-100 Southern Connecticut State 7, Saint Anselm 3 (Mar 03, 2008 at Saint Leo, Fla.) ---------------------------------------------------------------------Southern Connecticut State 200 030 002 - 7 15 3 (5-3) Saint Anselm.............. 000 100 110 - 3 5 1 (1-3) ---------------------------------------------------------------------Pitchers: Southern Connecticut State - Justin Cox; Bryce Bjorklund(7). Saint Anselm - Stone; Lavin(6). Win-Justin Cox(1-1) Save-Bryce Bjorklund(1) Loss-Stone(0-1) T-3:45 A-73 Cox faced 1 batter in the 7th.
Southern Connecticut State 3, C.W. Post 2 (Mar 01, 2008 at Fort Myers, Fla.) ---------------------------------------------------------------------C.W. Post................. 000 000 002 - 2 3 2 (1-1) Southern Connecticut State 001 000 02X - 3 8 2 (1-3) ---------------------------------------------------------------------Pitchers: C.W. Post - Budkevics, B; Garland, J.(8). Southern Connecticut State - Toby Nylin; Kyle Penney(9). Win-Toby Nylin(1-0) Save-Kyle Penney(1) Loss-Budkevics, B(0-1) T-2:14 A-41 Southern Connecticut State 9, C.W. Post 0 (Mar 01, 2008 at Fort Myers, Fla.) ---------------------------------------------------------------------Southern Connecticut State 107 100 0 - 9 12 0 (2-3) C.W. Post................. 000 000 0 - 0 4 0 (0-3) ---------------------------------------------------------------------Pitchers: Southern Connecticut State - Jim Fuller; Josh Depew(7). C.W. Post - Stampfl, E.; Sanabria, C.(3); Belsky, B.(6); Pfeffer, R.(7). Win-Jim Fuller(1-0) Loss-Stampfl, E.(0-1) T-2:34 A-0
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FIGHTING MOTHER NATURE A�er back-to-back rainouts, the Southern Connecticut State University Baseball team opens the home portion of their schedule on Tuesday when they host cross-town rival New Haven. SCSU defeated New Haven 8-2 in City Series play in the fall. LAST TIME OUT Junior centerfielder Karl Derbacher and senior designated hi�er Anthony Fiorillo each went 3-for-5 with two runs ba�ed in on Monday to lead SCSU to a 7-3, neutral-site, non-conference victory over St. Anselm at Southard Stadium. Melvin Perdue hit 2-for-2 and scored a pair of runs for St. Anselm. SCOUTING THE CHARGERS Picked to finish fourth in the East Coast Conference (ECC), New Haven has opened the season on a six-game losing streak. Most recently, the Chargers were swept, 5-0 and 10-3, in a doubleheader by No. 15 nationally ranked West Chester. Jimmy Rivas went 4-for-5 for New Haven in the twinbill. PREVIOUSLY AGAINST NEW HAVEN The Owls used a seven-run eighth inning to turn a 3-2 deficit into a 9-3 lead as SCSU went on to a 9-5 victory over the Chargers in Ormond Beach, Fla. on March 19, 2006. Joe Pagan went 2-for-5 with two RBI and a run scored for SCSU. Ken Appel hit 2-for-4 with an RBI and two runs for New Haven.
Date Feb. 16 Feb. 17 March 1 March 2 March 3 March 5 March 6 March 9 March 11 March 14 March 15 March 16 March 18 March 19 March 21 March 25 March 27 March 29 March 30 March 31 April 1 April 3 April 5 April 6 April 8 April 10 April 13 April 15 April 17 April 19 April 20 April 22 April 23 April 24 April 26 April 27 April 29 April 30 May 1 May 3 May 7-11 May 15-18 May 23
2008 Southern Connecticut State University Baseball Schedule and Results
Opponent ....... Time/Result at Florida Tech (DH) ...............L, 11-2 • L, 11-5 at Florida Tech ...............................L, 10-9 vs. C.W. Post (DH) ................ W, 3-2 • W, 9-0 vs. Assumption (DH) .............. W, 7-0 • W, 17-3 vs. Saint Anselm ................................W, 7-3 POST ...................................PPD MERCY ...................................PPD CONCORDIA (DH) ...................................PPD NEW HAVEN ................................3 p.m. vs. Mercy (DH) ................................4 p.m. vs. Molloy (DH) .........................12:30 p.m. vs. Dowling (DH) ................................2 p.m. at Barry ................................6 p.m. at Lynn ................................3 p.m. vs. Dominican (DH) .............................. 10 a.m. FRANKLIN PIERCE* ................................3 p.m. at Franklin Pierce* ...........................3:30 p.m. BENTLEY (DH)* ..............................12 p.m. at Bentley* ................................1 p.m. at Assumption* ................................3 p.m. UMASS-LOWELL* ................................3 p.m. at UMass-Lowell* ................................3 p.m. PACE (DH)* ..............................12 p.m. at Pace* ..............................12 p.m. SO. NEW HAMPSHIRE* ............................3 p.m. at So. New Hampshire* ...............................3 p.m. ASSUMPTION (DH)* ..............................12 p.m. BRYANT* ...........................3:30 p.m. at Bryant* ...........................3:30 p.m. at Saint Rose (DH)* ..............................12 p.m. SAINT ROSE* ................................1 p.m. AMERICAN INT’L* ...........................3:30 p.m. MERRIMACK* ...........................3:30 p.m. at American Int’l* ...........................3:30 p.m. at Saint Anselm (DH)* ..............................12 p.m. SAINT ANSELM* ................................1 p.m. STONEHILL* ...........................3:30 p.m. at Adelphi ...........................3:30 p.m. at Stonehill* ...........................3:30 p.m. at Merrimack (DH)* ..............................12 p.m. Northeast-10 Tournament ..............................TBA NCAA Regionals ...................................TBA NCAA Finals ...................................TBA
Home games in BOLD CAPS played at Pelz Field *denotes Northeast-10 conference game
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EXPLOSIVE OFFENSE The SCSU offense scored its most runs in nearly a year on March 2 when the Owls defeated Assumption 17-3 in the second game of a doubleheader. In all, 11 Owls recorded at least one base hit and 10 SCSU players scored at least one run. The last time the Owls scored 17 runs was in a 17-11 victory over Dominican on March 4, 2007. The last time SCSU scored more runs was April 4, 2002, when they tallied an 18-7 victory at Merrimack.
tion, senior Nick Carlucci tossed eight innings of four-hit ball and struck out 10 before junior Mike Connors finished things off with a perfect ninth.
WE’RE GOING STREAKING A�er opening the season by ge�ing swept at Florida Institute of Technology, the Owls have run off a five-game winning streak since the calendar flipped to March. Over that span, SCSU has outscored its opponents 43-8, including a pair of shutouts. The last time the Owls won five in a row was April 13-19, 2007. The last time SCSU posted a longer winning streak was March 8-20, 2006, when the club posted eight consecutive victories.
OWLS ON THE HONOR ROLL Sophomore pitcher Ed Bethke, junior shortstop Mike Diaz and senior designated hi�er Anthony Fiorillo were named to the Northeast-10 Conference Honor Roll for the week ending on March 2. The Owls have had five honor roll selections so far this season.
HELP FROM THE HILL A�er giving up double-digit run totals in each of the season’s first three games, the SCSU pitching staff has not allowed more than three runs in a game in the five contests since. Included in that span are back-to-back shutouts of C.W. Post and Assumption. Against C.W. Post, sophomore Jim Fuller pitched six innings of four-hit ball with nine strikeouts while freshman Josh Depew threw a hitless seventh to finish things off. Against Assump-
DUAL HONORS Junior centerfielder Karl Derbacher was named the Northeast-10 Conference Player of the Week for the week ending on March 2. In the same week, senior pitcher Nick Carlucci was named the conference’s Pitcher of the Week.
CONFERENCE HONORS Player of the Week March 2 Karl Derbacher
.636 (7-for-11), 2 2B, 3B, 6 R, 5 RBI, 8 SB
Pitcher of the Week March 2 Nick Carlucci
8.0 IP, 4 H, 0 R, 0 BB, HBP, 10 K
Weekly Honor Roll Feb. 17 Kevin Bowerman Karl Derbacher
8-for-13 (.615), 5 RBI, 2B, R, SB 4-for-13 (.308), 3 RBI, 2B, 3B, 2 R, SB
March 2 Ed Bethke Mike Diaz Anthony Fiorillo
8.0 IP, 6 H, 0 R, 0 BB, 9 K .625 (10-for-16), 2 2B, 2 3B, 6 R, 6 RBI, 3 SB .636 (7-for-11), 3B, 4 R, 5 RBI, 3 BB, SB
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ENJOYING THE WARM WEATHER Junior second baseman Kevin Bowerman saw success as the Owls opened their season with three games at Florida Tech on Feb. 16 and 17. The West Haven, Conn. native hit 8-for-13 (.615) with five RBI, a double, a run scored and a stolen base on the trip.
STRONG ARMS AT THE TOP The Owls return a bevy of experienced pitchers this spring. Seniors Toby Nylin and Nick Carlucci both have logged significant time as starters, while junior Justin Cox is back on the hill a�er missing all of last year with an injury. He was an All-Conference pick two years ago a�er going 7-0 for the Owls. Also back in sophomore le�y Ed Bethke, who led DIAZ EARNS PRESEASON ALL-AMERICA HONORS the staff in innings pitched last year en route to a Junior shortstop Mike Diaz has been named a five-win season. The bullpen will be anchored by Preseason All-American by Collegiate Baseball junior Mike Connors, who was second on the club Magazine. He garnered All-Northeast Region and in appearances last season. First-Team All-Northeast-10 Conference honors a year ago a�er ba�ing .360. FLIRTING WITH A FINE FIGURE In addition to Mike Diaz, who hit .360 last year, the 2008 NORTHEAST-10 Owls have two other returnees who have posted PRESEASON COACHES POLL single-season efforts above .300. Joe Kahlden batted .315 in 2006, while Chris Barile ba�ed .312 last (First place votes in parentheses) year. In addition, Billy Hite ba�ed .294 last season, 1. Franklin Pierce (13) while Kevin Bowerman hit .296 in 2006. 2. Bryant 3. Massachuse�s-Lowell WELCOME TO THE CLUB 4. Pace Fi�een of the 29 players on the SCSU roster are 5. Southern Connecticut State University new to the club this season. The newcomers are 6. Stonehill comprised of three juniors, four sophomores and 7. Bentley eight freshmen. 8. Merrimack 9. Assumption THE CAPTAINS 10. St. Rose Senior Joe Kahlden and junior Kevin Bowerman will 11. Southern New Hampshire serve as team captains for the Owls this spring. 12. St. Anselm 13. American International
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IN THE NE-10 PRESEASON POLL The Owls were tabbed for fi�h in this year’s Northeast-10 Preseason Coaches Poll. Franklin Pierce was selected as the preseason favorite. HEAD COACH TIM SHEA Affiliated with Southern Connecticut State University as a student-athlete, instructor and coach for two decades, Tim Shea’s long-standing relationship with the university has been a tremendously successful one. He took over as head baseball coach prior to the 2002 season a�er serving 11 years as an Owls assistant to Joe Bandiera. Now in his seventh season, Shea has compiled a 172-121 (.587) record. He guided the Owls to the NCAA Division II World Series in 2005. ON DECK The Owls return to the field over spring break when they make a trip to Florida for 10 games, including eight contests against fellow Northeast Region teams. SCSU opens the spring trip with a doubleheader against Mercy on March 14. First pitch is scheduled for 4 p.m. in Boca Raton, Fla.
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2008 Southern Connecticut State University Baseball Roster No. 2 3 4 6 7 8 10 11 12 13 14 16 17 19 20 21 23 24 25 27 30 31 32 34 35 41 42 44 51
Name Kevin Bowerman Justin Cox Mike Diaz Nick Delzio Josh Depew Nick DeProspo Joe Kahlden Brant Fox Mo Davidson Bryce Bjorklund Ryan Desjardins Tyler Moss Chris Barile Jim Fuller Sean Leahy Kyle Rosadino Edward Bethke Brian Lazor Karl Derbacher Greg Malen Mike Connors Billy Hite Andrew Babb Nick Carlucci Adam Cernauskas Kyle Penney Paul Izzo Anthony Fiorillo Toby Nylin
Cl. Jr. Jr. Jr. So. Fr. Fr. Sr. Fr. Jr. Fr. Fr. So. Jr. So. Fr. Fr. So. Jr. Jr. So. Jr. Sr. Fr. Sr. Jr. Jr. Sr. Sr. Sr.
Pos. IF/OF/C RHP SS IF P/OF C 1B/3B C/OF 1B/OF LHP/1B/OF IF OF 2B/3B LHP RHP OF LHP RHP OF IF RHP DH/OF/C LHP/OF RHP OF RHP OF OF/DH RHP
Ht. 5-8 5-11 5-10 5-7 5-9 5-9 6-0 5-9 5-11 6-2 6-0 6-1 5-8 5-10 6-3 5-10 5-9 6-0 5-8 6-0 6-3 6-0 5-11 6-2 6-0 6-3 6-4 6-2 6-1
Wt. 170 205 180 165 185 170 190 165 185 185 160 185 170 180 185 180 174 175 180 160 203 210 200 205 200 250 218 225 185
B/T R/R R/R L/R R/R L/L R/R R/R R/R L/L L/L R/R L/L L/R L/L R/R R/R R/L R/R L/L R/R R/R L/R R/L R/R R/R R/R R/R R/R L/R
Hometown/Previous School West Haven, Conn./West Haven Newburgh, N.Y./Newburgh Free Acad. Monroe, Conn./Masuk Hopewell Junction, N.Y./Monmouth Walden, N.Y./Valley Central Worcester, Mass./St. John’s HS Norwalk, Conn./Galveston Naugatuck, Conn./Naugatuck Winsted, Conn./Northwestern Reg. Branford, Conn./Crandall (Texas) Rutland, Mass./Wachuse� Reg. New Canaan, Conn./UConn-Avery Point Holbrook, N.Y./Sachem Marlborough, Mass./Southern N.H. Maybrook, N.Y./Valley Central Berwyn, Pa./Conestoga Branford, Conn./Branford Hewi�, N.J./Sussex CC Northford, Conn./North Branford Stamford, Conn./Salisbury State U. Wallingford, Conn./Lyman Hall Shelton, Conn./Notre Dame HS Hopkinton, Mass./Ashland Franklin, Mass./UConn-Avery Point Cobleskill, N.Y./SUNY-Cobleskill Columbia, Conn./Central Conn. State Cohoes, N.Y./Cohoes New Haven, Conn./U. of Bridgeport Pleasant Valley, Conn./Northwestern Reg.
Head Coach: #22 Tim Shea Assistant Coaches: #15 Jim Martin, #33 Nathan Cole
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2 • Kevin Bowerman Junior, IF/OF/C, 5-8, 170, R/R, West Haven, Conn. (West Haven)
3 • Justin Cox Redshirt Junior, RHP, 5-11, 205, R/R, Newburgh, N.Y. (Newburgh Free Academy)
• Has started all eight games for the Owls in 2008; leads the team in runs ba�ed in (12), is tied for the team lead in batting average (.500) and hits (15), is tied for second in at bats (30) and doubles (three) and ranks third in runs (eight) and stolen bases (five). Has also drawn three walks. • Went 3-for-5 with an RBI double in the first game of the season-opening doubleheader at Florida Tech on Feb. 16. Hit 2-for-4 with two RBI in the second game. • Hit 3-for-4 with two RBI, a run scored and a stolen base at Florida Tech on Feb. 17. • Named to the Northeast-10 Conference Weekly Honor Roll for the week ending on Feb. 17. • Hit 2-for-4 with two RBI, a walk, a run scored and three stolen bases in the first game of a doubleheader against Assumption on March 2. Hit 2-for-4 with four RBI, a run and a stolen base in the nightcap. • As a sophomore in 2007: hit .254 (34-for-134) with one homerun and 11 RBI while playing in 41 games (37 starts).
• Has started two games for the Owls in 2008; is tied for the team lead in wins (one). Has posted an 1-1 record with a 7.45 ERA over 9.2 innings. Has surrendered 10 runs (eight earned) on 12 hits, walked six, hit a ba�er and struck out five. • Started, threw 3.2 innings, gave up eight runs on nine hits, walked two, struck out two and took the loss in the second game of the season-opening doubleheader at Florida Tech on Feb. 16. • Started, threw six innings, gave up two unearned runs on three hits, walked four and struck out three to earn the victory against St. Anselm on March 3. • As a junior in 2007: redshirted. • As a sophomore in 2006: posted a 7-0 record, one save and a 2.73 ERA over 66.0 innings while appearing in 11 games (eight starts).
At bats: Hits: Runs: RBI:
Bowerman’s 2008 Highs 5, at Florida Tech, 2/16/08 3, twice: last, at Florida Tech, 2/17/08 2, twice: last, vs. St. Anselm, 3/3/08 4, vs. Assumption, 3/2/08
At bats: Hits: Runs: RBI:
Bowerman’s Career Highs 5, 10 times: last, at Florida Tech, 2/16/08 4, vs. Bridgeport, 3/17/06 4, vs. Dominican, 3/4/07 4, vs. Assumption, 3/2/08
Cox’s 2008 Highs Innings: 6, vs. St. Anselm, 3/3/08 Strikeouts: 3, vs. St. Anselm, 3/3/08 Cox’s Career Highs Innings: 9.0, twice: last, at AIC, 4/16/05 Strikeouts: 11, vs. Massachuse�s-Lowell, 4/9/05
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4 • Mike Diaz Junior, SS, 5-10, 180, L/R, Monroe, Conn. (Masuk)
6 • Nick Delzio Sophomore, IF, 5-7, 165, R/R, Hopewell Junction, N.Y. (Monmouth)
• Has started all eight games for the Owls in 2008; leads the team in runs (13), is tied for the team lead in hits (15) and triples (three), ranks second in slugging percentage (.727) and stolen bases (eight), is tied for second in doubles (three) and is third in on-base percentage (.526). Has posted a .455 average over 33 at bats with seven RBI. Has also walked twice and been hit by two pitches. • Hit 2-for-4 with a triple, two RBI, a run scored and a stolen base in the second game of the season-opening doubleheader at Florida Tech on Feb. 16. • Hit 2-for-4 with a triple and a run scored in the front end of a doubleheader against C.W. Post on March 1. Clubbed 3-for-4 with a run scored in the second game. • Tallied 3-for-5 with five RBI, thre runs scored, a double, a triple and a stolen base i nthe second game of a doubleheader against Assumption on March 2. • Named to the Northeast-10 Conference Weekly Honor Roll for the week ending on March 2. • Went 3-for-5 with a pair of doubles, three runs scored and a pair of stolen bases against St. Anselm on March 3. • As a sophomore in 2007: hit .360 (68-for-189) with two homeruns and 29 RBI while starting 47 games.
• Has played in two games as a reserve for the Owls in 2008; has hit .333 (1-for-3). Has drawn one walk. • Played in his first career game as a pinch-hi�er in the second game of a doubleheader against C.W. Post on March 1. • Went 1-for-2, including his first career hit, drew a walk and scored a run in the second game of a doubleheader against Assumption on March 2. • Did not see game action during his freshman season at Monmouth.
Diaz’s 2008 Highs At bats: 5, three times: last, vs. St. Anselm, 3/3/08 Hits: 3, twice: last, vs. St. Anselm, 3/3/08 Runs: 3, twice: last, vs. St. Anselm, 3/3/08 RBI: 5, vs. Assumption, 3/2/08 At bats: Hits: Runs: RBI:
Diaz’s Career Highs 6, six times: last, vs. Dominican, 5/21/06 4, twice: last, at Franklin Pierce, 3/31/07 4, at Hawaii Pacific, 3/21/07 5, vs. Assumption, 3/2/08
At bats: Hits: Runs: RBI:
Delzio’s 2008 Highs 2, vs. Assumption, 3/2/08 1, vs. Assumption, 3/2/08 1, vs. Assumption, 3/2/08 n/a
At bats: Hits: Runs: RBI:
Delzio’s Career Highs 2, vs. Assumption, 3/2/08 1, vs. Assumption, 3/2/08 1, vs. Assumption, 3/2/08 n/a
7 • Josh Depew Freshman, P/OF, 5-9, 185, L/L, Walden, N.Y. (Valley Central) • Has appeared in two games out of the bullpen for the Owls in 2008; has posted an 0-0 record with a 0.00 ERA over two innings. Has surrendered one hit, walked one batter and struck out one. • Appeared in his first collegiate game, pitched one scoreless inning of relief, allowed one hit and walked a ba�er in the first game of the season-opening doubleheader at Florida Tech on Feb. 16. Depew’s 2008 and Career Highs Innings: 1.0, twice: last, vs. C.W. Post, 3/1/08 Strikeouts: 1, vs. C. W. Post, 3/1/08
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8 • Nick DeProspo Freshman, C, 5-9, 170, R/R, Worcester, Mass. (St. John’s HS) • Has started seven games for the Owls in 2008; has hit .192 (5-for-26) with a double and a run scored. Has also drawn a walk. • Played and started in his first collegiate game, hit 1-for4 in the front end of the season-opening doubleheader at Florida Tech on Feb. 16. At bats: Hits: Runs: RBI:
DeProspo’s 2008 and Career Highs 4, five times: last, vs. St. Anselm, 3/3/08 2, vs. St. Anselm, 3/3/08 1, vs. C.W. Post, 3/1/08 n/a
10 • Joe Kahlden Senior, 1B/3B, 6-0, 190, R/R, Norwalk, Conn. (Galveston) • Has started all eight games for the Owls in 2008; leads the team in at bats (31). Has six hits for a .194 average with six RBI, a double and a run scored. Has also been hit by a pitch. • Hit 2-for-3 with an RBI in the second game of the seasonopening doubleheader at Florida Tech on Feb. 16. • As a junior in 2007: hit .195 (15-for-77) with three homeruns and nine RBI while playing in 28 games (21 starts). At bats: Hits: Runs: RBI:
Kahlden’s 2008 Highs 5, twice: last, vs. Assumption, 3/2/08 2, at Florida Tech, 2/16/08 1, at Florida Tech, 2/17/08 2, at Florida Tech, 2/17/08
At bats: Hits: Runs: RBI:
Kahlden’s Career Highs 5, 10 times: last, vs. Assumption, 3/2/08 4, at Armstrong Atlantic, 2/19/06 2, 10 times: last vs. AIC, 4/13/07 3, twice: last, vs. Stonehill, 5/12/06
11 • Brant Fox Freshman, C/OF, 5-9, 165, R/R, Naugatuck, Conn. (Naugatuck) • Has yet to see game action for the Owls in 2008. At bats: Hits: Runs: RBI:
Fox’s 2008 and Career Highs n/a n/a n/a n/a
12 • Mo Davidson Junior, 1B/OF, 5-11, 185, L/L, Winsted, Conn. (Northwestern Regional) • Has started all eight games for the Owls in 2008; is tied for second on the team in walks (four). Has hit .308 (8-for26) with two doubls, an RBI and six runs scored. Has also been hit by a pitch and stolen two bases. • Hit 2-for-4 with a double in the first game of the seasonopening doubleheader at Florida Tech on Feb. 16. • Went 2-for-4 with an RBI, three runs, two walks and a stolen base in the second game of a doubleheader against Assumption on March 2. • As a sophomore in 2007: hit .250 (6-for-24) while playing in 21 games (three starts). At bats: Hits: Runs: RBI:
Davidson’s 2008 Highs 4, four times: last, vs. St. Anselm, 3/3/08 2, twice: last, vs. Assumption, 3/2/08 3, vs. Assumption, 3/2/08 1, vs. Assumption, 3/2/08
At bats: Hits: Runs: RBI:
Davidson’s Career Highs 4, seven times: last, vs. St. Anselm, 3/3/08 2, five times: last, vs. Assumption, 3/2/08 3, vs. Assumption, 3/2/08 1, six times: last, vs. Assumption, 3/2/08
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13 • Bryce Bjorklund Freshman, LHP/1B/OF, 6-2, 185, L/L, Branford, Conn. (Crandall)
16 • Tyler Moss Junior, CF/RF, 6-1, 185, L/L, New Canaan, Conn. (Connecticut-Avery Point)
• Has made one relief appearance for the Owls in 2008; has posted an 0-0 record with one save and a 3.00 ERA over three innings. Has surrendered one run on two hits, walked nobody and struck out one. • Made his first career appearance, pitched the final three innings, gave up one run on two hits and struck out one to pick up the save.
• Has yet to see game action for the Owls in 2008.
Bjorklund’s 2008 and Career Highs Innings: 3, vs. St. Anselm, 3/3/08 Strikeouts: 1, vs. St. Anselm, 3/3/08 14 • Ryan Desjardins Freshman, IF, 6-0, 160, R/R, Rutland, Mass. (Wachuse� Regional) • Has made three appearances for the Owls in 2008, including one start; has hit .500 (3-for-6) with two RBI, one double and two runs scored. • Pinch-hit in the ninth for his first career appearance in the first game of a doubleheader at Florida Tech on Feb. 16. • Went 3-for-4, including his first career hit, with two RBI, a double and two runs in the second game of a doubleheader against Assumption on March 2. Desjardins’ 2008 and Career Highs At bats: 4, vs. Assumption, 3/2/08 Hits: 3, vs. Assumption, 3/2/08 Runs: 2, vs. Assumption, 3/2/08 RBI: 2, vs. Assumption, 3/2/08
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Moss’ 2008 and Career Highs n/a n/a n/a n/a
17 • Chris Barile Junior, 2B/3B, 5-8, 170, L/R, Holbrook, N.Y. (Sachem) • Has played five games for the Owls in 2008, including four starts; has hit .286 (2-for-7) with an RBI and two runs scored. Has also drawn two walks. • As a redshirt sophomore in 2007: hit .312 (29-for-93) with 16 RBI while playing in 30 games (22 starts). At bats: Hits: Runs: RBI:
Barile’s 2008 Highs 4, at Florida Tech, 2/16/08 1, four times: last, vs. Assumption, 3/2/08 1, four times: last, vs. Assumption, 3/2/08 1, vs. Assumption, 3/2/08
At bats: Hits: Runs: RBI:
Barile’s Career Highs 5, four times: last, vs. Franklin Pierce, 5/1/07 4, vs. Franklin Pierce, 5/1/07 3, vs. Stonehill, 4/21/07 3, twice: last, at AIC, 4/14/07
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19 • Jim Fuller Sophomore, LHP, 5-10, 180, L/L, Marlborough, Mass. (Southern New Hampshire) • Has started two games for the Owls in 2008; is tied for the team lead in wins (one), ranks second in ERA (3.60) and strikeouts (15) and is third in opponents’ ba�ing average (.268). Has posted a 1-0 record with 10.0 innings pitched. Has surrendered five runs (four earned) on 11 hits, two walks and three hit ba�ers. • Played and started his first collegiate game, pitched four innings, surrendered five runs (four earned) on seven hits, walked one, hit three and struck out six at Florida Tech on Feb. 17. • Started, threw six shutout innings, gave up four hits, walked one and struck out nine to earn his first career victory in the second game of a doubleheader against C.W. Post on March 1. Fuller’s 2008 and Career Highs Innings: 6.0, vs. C.W. Post, 3/1/08 Strikeouts: 9, vs. C.W. Post, 3/1/08 20 • Sean Leahy Freshman, RHP, 6-3, 185, R/R, Maybrook, N.Y. (Valley Central) • Has yet to see game action for the Owls in 2008. Leahy’s 2008 and Career Highs Innings: n/a Strikeouts: n/a
21 • Kyle Rosadino Freshman, OF, 5-10, 180, R/R, Berwyn, Pa. (Conestoga) • Has yet to see game action for the Owls in 2008. At bats: Hits: Runs: RBI:
Rosadino’s 2008 and Career Highs n/a n/a n/a n/a
23 • Edward Bethke Sophomore, LHP, 5-9, 174, R/L, Branford, Conn. (Branford) • Has appeared in two games for the Owls in 2008, including one start; leads the team in innings (12.0), is tied for the team lead in wins (one) and ranks third in ERA (3.75) and strikeouts (13). Has given up five runs on 15 hits and four walks. • Started, tossed eight shutout innings, gave up seven hits and struck out nine to pick up the win in the second game of a doubleheader against Assumption on March 2. • Named to the Northeast-10 Conference Weekly Honor Roll for the week ending on March 2. • As a freshman in 2007: posted a 5-6 record and a 3.48 ERA over 85.1 innings while appearing in 15 games (11 starts). Bethke’s 2008 Highs Innings: 8.0, vs. Assumption, 3/2/08 Strikeouts: 9, vs. Assumption, 3/2/08 Bethke’s Career Highs Innings: 9.0, vs. Stonehill, 4/21/07 Strikeouts: 9, vs. Assumption, 3/2/08
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24 • Brian Lazor Junior, RHP, 5-0, 175, R/R, Hewi�, N.J. (Sussex CC) • Has appeared in one game out of the bullpen for the Owls in 2008; has posted an 0-0 record and a 0.00 ERA over one inning. Has given up three unearned runs on two hits, walked one and struck out three. • Made his first career appearances, pitched the ninth inning and gave up three unearned runs on two hits, walked one and struck out the side in the second game of a doubleheader against Assumption on March 2. Lazor’s 2008 and Career Highs Innings: 1.0, vs. Assumption, 3/2/08 Strikeouts: 3, vs. Assumption, 3/2/08 25 • Karl Derbacher Junior, OF, 5-8, 180, L/L, Northford, Conn. (North Branford)
• Named Northeast-10 Conference Player of the Week for the week ending on March 2. • Hit 4-for-5 with three RBI, a double and a run against St. Anselm on March 3. • As a sophomore in 2007: hit .156 (14-for-90) with four RBI while playing in 39 games (27 starts). At bats: Hits: Runs: RBI:
Derbacher’s 2008 Highs 5, twice: last, vs. St. Anselm, 3/3/08 4, vs. St. Anselm, 3/3/08 3, vs. C.W. Post, 3/1/08 3, vs. St. Anselm, 3/3/08
At bats: Hits: Runs: RBI:
Derbacher’s Career Highs 6, vs. Caldwell, 3/12/06 4, vs. St. Anselm, 3/3/08 3, twice: last, vs. C.W. Post, 3/1/08 3, twice: last, vs. St. Anselm, 3/3/08
• Has started all eight games for the Owls in 2008; leads the team in doubles (four), walks (six), stolen bases (nine), slugging percentage (.767) and on-base percentage (.579); is tied for the team lead in ba�ing average (.500) and hits (15); is second in runs (nine) and RBI (11); is tied for second in at bats (30); is third in triples (two). Has also been hit by a pitch. • Hit 2-for-4 in the second game of the season-opening doubleheader at Florida Tech on Feb. 16. • Went 1-for-4 with a triple, two RBI, two runs scored, a walk and a stolen base at Florida Tech on Feb. 17. • Named to the Northeast-10 Conference Weekly Honor Roll for the week ending on Feb. 17. • Hit 2-for-3 with an RBI, a walk and a pair of stolen bases in the first game of a doubleheader against C.W. Post on March 1. Went 2-for-2 with a double, a triple, two walks, an RBI, three runs scored and a stolen base in the second game. • Clubbed 2-for-3 with a double, two RBI, one run scored, a walk and a pair of stolen bases in the first game of a doubleheader against Assumption on March 2.
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27 • Greg Malen Sophomore, IF, 6-0, 160, R/R, Stamford, Conn. (Salisbury) • Has started four games for the Owls in 2008; is time for the team lead in hit by pitch (two). Has hit .417 (5-for-12) with one RBI and four runs scored. Has also drawn a walk and stolen a base. • Played in his first game and got his first start as an Owl, went 0-for-1 with a walk and a run in the second game of a doubleheader against C.W. Post on March 1. • Went 2-for-4, including his first SCSU hit, with a run in the first game of a doubleheader against Assumption on March 2. Hit 2-for-4 with an RBI and two runs in the nightcap. • As a freshman at Salisbury in 2007: hit .333 (2-for-6) with two RBI while playing in three games as a reserve. Malen’s 2008 Highs At bats: 4, twice: last, vs. Assumption, 3/2/08 Hits: 2, twice: last, vs. Assumption, 3/2/08 Runs: 2, vs. Assumption, 3/2/08 RBI: 1, vs. Assumption, 3/2/08 At bats: Hits: Runs: RBI:
Malen’s Career Highs 4, twice: last, vs. Assumption, 3/2/08 2, twice: last, vs. Assumption, 3/2/08 2, vs. Assumption, 3/2/08 2, vs. Gallaudet, 3/24/07
30 • Mike Connors Junior, RHP, 6-3, 203, R/R, Wallingford, Conn. (Lyman Hall) • Has appeared in three games out of the bullpen for the Owls in 2008; is tied for the team lead in appearances. Has posted an 0-0 record with a 0.00 ERA over 1.1 innings. Has surrendered one unearned run on two hits and hit a ba�er. • Pitched a perfect ninth in the second game of a doubleheader against Assumption on March 2.
• As a sophomore in 2007: posted a 1-3 record with three saves and an 8.68 ERA over 18.2 innings while appearing in 19 games out of the bullpen. Connors’ 2008 Highs Innings: 1.0, vs. Assumption, 3/2/08 Strikeouts: n/a Connors’ Career Highs Innings: 3.0, vs. St. Rose, 5/7/06 Strikeouts: 4, vs. St. Rose, 5/7/06 31 • Billy Hite Senior, DH/OF/C, 6-0, 210, L/R, Shelton, Conn. (Notre Dame HS) • Has played in six for the Owls in 2008, including five starts; has hit .150 (3-for-20) with three RBI. Has drawn one walk. • Hit 2-for-4 and drove in a pair of runs in the first game of a doubleheader against Assumption on March 2. • As a junior in 2007: hit .294 (30-for-102) with eight RBI while playing in 30 games (22 starts). At bats: Hits: Runs: RBI:
Hite’s 2008 Highs 4, four times: last, vs. St. Anselm, 3/3/08 2, vs. Assumption, 3/2/08 n/a 2, vs. Assumption, 3/2/08
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Hite’s Career Highs 5, at Assumption, 5/6/06 4, at Assumption, 5/6/06 1, 13 times: last, vs. Bentley, 4/24/07 3, vs. Stonehill, 5/5/06
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32 • Andrew Babb Freshman, LHP/OF, 5-11, 200, R/L, Hopkinton, Mass. (Ashland) • Has started two games for the Owls in 2008; has hit .286 (2-for-7) with an RBI and two runs scored. Has been hit by a pitch and stolen a base. • Played in his first career game, went 1-for-4 with an RBI, a run scored and a stolen base in the second game of a doubleheader against C.W. Post on March 1. At bats: Hits: Runs: RBI:
Babb’s 2008 and Career Highs 4, vs. C.W. Post, 3/1/08 1, twice: last, vs. Assumption, 3/2/08 1, twice: last, vs. Assumption, 3/2/08 1, vs. C.W. Post, 3/1/08
34 • Nick Carlucci Senior, RHP, 6-2, 205, R/R, Franklin, Mass. (Connecticut-Avery Point) • Has started two games for the Owls in 2008; leads the team in ERA (1.64), strikeouts (16) and opponents’ ba�ing average (.132), is tied for the team lead in wins (one) and ranks third in innings (13.0). Has posted a 1-1 record. Has surrendered six runs (two earned) on five hits, five walks and two hit ba�ers. • Started, pitched three innings, gave up six runs (two earned) on one hit, walked five, hit a ba�er, struck out six and took the loss in the front end of the season-opening doubleheader at Florida Tech on Feb. 16. • Started, tossed eight shutout innings, gave up four hits and struck out 10 to pick up the win in the first game of a doubleheader against Assumption on March 2. • Named Northeast-10 Conference Co-Pitcher of the Week for the week ending on March 2. • As a junior in 2007: posted a 3-5 record and a 5.82 ERA over 72.2 innings while appearing in 13 games (12 starts).
Carlucci’s 2008 Highs Innings: 8.0, vs. Assumption, 3/2/08 Strikeouts: 10, vs. Assumption, 3/2/08 Carlucci’s Career Highs Innings: 10.0, at St. Rose, 4/20/07 Strikeouts: 11, at Assumption, 5/5/07 35 • Adam Cernauskas Junior, OF, 6-0, 200, R/R, Cobleskill, N.Y. (SUNY-Cobleskill) • Has appeared in four games as a reserve for the Owls in 2008; has hit .000 (0-for-4). • Appeared in his first game for the Owls in the first game of the season-opening doubleheader at Florida Tech on Feb. 16. At bats: Hits: Runs: RBI:
Cernauskas’ 2008 and Career Highs 1, three times: last, vs. Assumption, 3/2/08 n/a n/a n/a
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41 • Kyle Penney Sophomore, RHP, 6-3, 250, R/R, Columbia, Conn. (CCSU) • Has appeared in three games out of the bullpen for the Owls in 2008; is tied for the team lead in appearances. Has posted an 0-1 record and a 7.36 ERA over 3.2 innings. Has surrendered three runs on three hits, walked two and struck out three. • Appeared in his first game as an Owl, pitched two innings of relief, gave up two runs on one hit, walked one and struck out three in the second game of the seasonopening doubleheader at Florida Tech on Feb. 16. • Pitched a scoreless final two-thirds of an inning to pick up his first career save in the first game of a doubleheader against C.W. Post on March 1. • Pitched one inning of relief, gave up one run on two hits, walked one and took the loss at Florida Tech on Feb. 17. Penney’s 2008 and Career Highs Innings: 2.0, at Florida Tech, 2/16/08 Strikeouts: 3, at Florida Tech, 2/16/08
42 • Paul Izzo Senior, OF, 6-4, 218, R/R, Cohoes, N.Y. (Cohoes) • Has started one game for the Owls in 2008; has hit .333 (1-for-3). Has also scored a run. • As a redshirt junior in 2007: hit .246 (33-for-134) with 10 RBI while playing in 45 games (39 starts). At bats: Hits: Runs: RBI:
Izzo’s 2008 Highs 3, at Florida Tech, 2/16/08 1, at Florida Tech, 2/16/08 1, at Florida Tech, 2/16/08 n/a
At bats: Hits: Runs: RBI:
Izzo’s Career Highs 5, six times: last, at Merrimack, 4/23/07 3, five times: last, at Merrimack, 4/23/07 2, six times: last, vs. SNHU, 4/29/07 2, four times: last, vs. AIC, 4/13/07
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44 • Anthony Fiorillo Senior, OF/DH, 6-2, 225, R/R, New Haven, Conn. (Bridgeport)
51 • Toby Nylin Senior, RHP, 6-1, 185, L/R, Pleasant Valley, Conn. (Northwestern Regional)
• Has started all eight games for the Owls in 2008; is tied for the team lead in triples (three) and walks (four) and ranks third in ba�ing average (.462), RBI (eight), slugging percentage (.692) and on-base percentage (.531). Has hit 12for-26 with seven runs scored. Has also been hit by a pitch and stolen a base. • Hit 2-for-2 with a triple, three RBI and a run scored in the second game of a doubleheader against C.W. Post on March 1. • Went 2-for-3 with an RBI, two runs and a walk in the first game of a twinbill against Assumption on March 2. Hit 2for-4 with an RBI and a run scored in the second game. • Named to the Northeast-10 Conference Weekly Honor Roll for the week ending on March 2. • Clubbed 3-for-5 with a triple, two RBI and a run against St. Anselm on March 3. • As a junior in 2007: hit .185 (5-for-27) with two homeruns and five RBI while playing in 12 games (seven starts).
• Has appeared in two games for the Owls in 2008, including one start; is tied for the team lead in wins (one) and ranks second in innings (11.1) and opponent ba�ing average (.184). Has posted a 1-0 record with a 3.97 ERA. Has surrendered six runs (five earned) on seven hits, walked three, hit four ba�ers and struck out six. • As a junior in 2007: posted a 4-4 record with one save and a 4.47 ERA over 56.1 innings while appearing in 14 games (eight starts).
At bats: Hits: Runs: RBI:
Fiorillo’s 2008 Highs 5, vs. St. Anselm, 3/3/08 3, vs. St. Anselm, 3/3/08 3, vs. C.W. Post, 3/1/08 2, vs. St. Anselm, 3/3/08
At bats: Hits: Runs: RBI:
Fiorillo’s Career Highs (SCSU Only) 5, vs. St. Anselm, 3/3/08 3, vs. St. Anselm, 3/3/08 3, vs. C.W. Post, 3/1/08 3, vs. Bentley, 4/24/07
Nylin’s 2008 Highs Innings: 8.1, vs. C.W. Post, 3/1/08 Strikeouts: 3, twice: last, vs. C.W. Post, 3/1/08 Nylin’s Career Highs Innings: 9.0, three times: last, at Stonehill, 4/22/07 Strikeouts: 9, vs. Merrimack, 3/18/06
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Games Summary for Southern Connecticut State Inning-by-inning ---------------Southern Conn. State Opponents
1 -6 3
Win-Loss Record When -------------------Overall............. Conference.......... Non-Conference...... Home games.......... Away games.......... Neutral site........ Day games........... Night games......... vs Left starter..... vs Right starter.... 1-Run games......... 2-Run games......... 5+Run games......... Extra innings....... Shutouts............
5-3 0-0 5-3 1-0 0-3 4-0 4-3 1-0 1-1 4-2 1-1 0-0 3-2 0-0 2-0
Scoring ....... ....... .......
0-1 1-1 3-1 1-0
Opponent ........ ........ ........
0-2 3-5 6-9 10+ 0-2 3-5 6-9 10+
runs.... runs.... runs.... runs.... runs... runs... runs... runs...
2 -6 5
3 -10 2
4 -6 11
5 -8 4
6 -2 4
After 6 ....... ....... After 7 ....... ....... After 8 ....... .......
7 -13 3
3-0 2-0 0-0 0-3
Scored in 1st inning 3-1 Opp. scored in 1st.. 0-2 Scores first........ 5-1 Opp. scores first... 0-2
8 -2 2
9 -6 6
Total ----59 40
leading..... trailing.... tied........ leading..... trailing.... tied........ leading..... trailing.... tied........
5-0 0-2 0-1 4-1 0-1 0-0 4-0 0-1 0-1
Hit 0 home runs..... ... 1 home run...... ... 2+ home runs....
5-3 0-0 0-0
Opponent 0 home runs ........ 1 home run. ........ 2+ HRs.....
5-0 0-3 0-0
Made 0 errors....... .... 1 error........ .... 2+ errors......
2-0 0-0 3-3
Opp. made 0 errors.. ......... 1 error... ......... 2+ errors.
1-0 1-1 3-2
Out-hit opponent.... 5-1 Out-hit by opponent. 0-1 Hits are tied....... 0-1
Record when team scores: Runs 0 1 2 3 W-L 0-0 0-0 0-1 1-0
4 0-0
5 0-1
6 0-0
7 2-0
8 0-0
9 1-1
10+ 1-0
Record when opponent scores: Runs 0 1 2 3 W-L 2-0 0-0 1-0 2-0
4 0-0
5 0-0
6 0-0
7 0-0
8 0-0
9 0-0
10+ 0-3
Record when leading after: Inn. 1 2 3 4 W-L 3-0 4-1 5-1 5-1
5 5-1
6 5-0
7 4-1
8 4-0
Record when trailing after: Inn. 1 2 3 4 W-L 0-1 0-2 0-2 0-2
5 0-2
6 0-2
7 0-1
8 0-1
Record when tied after: Inn. 1 2 3 4 W-L 2-2 1-0 0-0 0-0
5 0-0
6 0-1
7 0-0
8 0-1
Current winning streak: 5 Longest winning streak: 5 Longest losing streak: 3
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Florida Institute of Technology 11, Southern Connecticut State 2 (Feb 16, 2008 at Melbourne, Fla.) ---------------------------------------------------------------------Southern Connecticut State 000 020 000 - 2 10 3 (0-1) Florida Tech.............. 140 230 10X - 11 10 2 (4-3-1) ---------------------------------------------------------------------Pitchers: Southern Connecticut State - Nick Carlucci; Edward Bethke(4); Josh Depew(8). Florida Tech - Koch, J.; McDonnell(7). Win-Koch, J. Save-McDonnell Loss-Nick Carlucci T-3.25 A-94 HR FIT - Wright. Florida Institute of Technology 11, Southern Connecticut State 5 (Feb 16, 2008 at Melbourne, Fla.) ---------------------------------------------------------------------Southern Connecticut State 000 130 1 - 5 12 2 (0-2) Florida Tech.............. 010 712 X - 11 11 1 (5-3-1) ---------------------------------------------------------------------Pitchers: Southern Connecticut State - Justin Cox; Kyle Penney(4); Mike Connors(6). Florida Tech - Buonanni; Backman(7). Win-Buonanni Loss-Justin Cox T-2:30 A-72 HR FIT - Demma. Florida Institute of Technology 10, Southern Connecticut State 9 (Feb 17, 2008 at Melbourne, Fla.) ---------------------------------------------------------------------Southern Connecticut State 250 000 200 - 9 6 2 (0-3) Florida Tech.............. 202 102 111 - 10 14 2 (6-3-1) ---------------------------------------------------------------------Pitchers: Southern Connecticut State - Jim Fuller; Toby Nylin(5); Kyle Penney(8); Mike Connors(9). Florida Tech - Piazza; Bua(2); Backman(8). Win-Backman(1-1) Loss-Kyle Penney T-3:30 A-112 HR FIT - Saum.
Southern Connecticut State 7, Assumption 0 (Mar 02, 2008 at Ft. Myers, Fla.) (Game 1) ---------------------------------------------------------------------Assumption................ 000 000 000 - 0 4 2 (1-2) Southern Connecticut State 101 001 40X - 7 13 0 (3-3) ---------------------------------------------------------------------Pitchers: Assumption - Jeff Barbale; Matt Orrico(7). Southern Connecticut State - Nick Carlucci; Mike Connors(9). Win-Nick Carlucci(1-1) Loss-Jeff Barbale(0-1) T- A-100 Southern Connecticut State 17, Assumption 3 (Mar 02, 2008 at Ft. Myers, Fla.) (Game 2) ---------------------------------------------------------------------Southern Connecticut State 011 401 604 - 17 19 3 (4-3) Assumption................ 000 000 003 - 3 9 2 (1-3) ---------------------------------------------------------------------Pitchers: Southern Connecticut State - Edward Bethke; Brian Lazor(9). Assumption - Andrew Quinn; Zachary Jacques(6); Matt Orrico(7); Josh Thompson(8); Patrick Dyer(9). Win-Edward Bethke(1-0) Loss-Andrew Quinn(0-1) T- A-100 Southern Connecticut State 7, Saint Anselm 3 (Mar 03, 2008 at Saint Leo, Fla.) ---------------------------------------------------------------------Southern Connecticut State 200 030 002 - 7 15 3 (5-3) Saint Anselm.............. 000 100 110 - 3 5 1 (1-3) ---------------------------------------------------------------------Pitchers: Southern Connecticut State - Justin Cox; Bryce Bjorklund(7). Saint Anselm - Stone; Lavin(6). Win-Justin Cox(1-1) Save-Bryce Bjorklund(1) Loss-Stone(0-1) T-3:45 A-73 Cox faced 1 batter in the 7th.
Southern Connecticut State 3, C.W. Post 2 (Mar 01, 2008 at Fort Myers, Fla.) ---------------------------------------------------------------------C.W. Post................. 000 000 002 - 2 3 2 (1-1) Southern Connecticut State 001 000 02X - 3 8 2 (1-3) ---------------------------------------------------------------------Pitchers: C.W. Post - Budkevics, B; Garland, J.(8). Southern Connecticut State - Toby Nylin; Kyle Penney(9). Win-Toby Nylin(1-0) Save-Kyle Penney(1) Loss-Budkevics, B(0-1) T-2:14 A-41 Southern Connecticut State 9, C.W. Post 0 (Mar 01, 2008 at Fort Myers, Fla.) ---------------------------------------------------------------------Southern Connecticut State 107 100 0 - 9 12 0 (2-3) C.W. Post................. 000 000 0 - 0 4 0 (0-3) ---------------------------------------------------------------------Pitchers: Southern Connecticut State - Jim Fuller; Josh Depew(7). C.W. Post - Stampfl, E.; Sanabria, C.(3); Belsky, B.(6); Pfeffer, R.(7). Win-Jim Fuller(1-0) Loss-Stampfl, E.(0-1) T-2:34 A-0
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