2014 TCNJ BASEBALL SENIOR DAY
2014 TCNJ BASEBALL SENIOR DAY
Left to Right: Joe Dispoto, Justin Ely, Paul Searles, Brendan Kelly
The College of New Jersey baseball team is graduating four seniors who have each contributed to the rich history and tradition of the Lions’ baseball program. They have compiled an overall record of 82-70 over the past four seasons, qualifying for the New Jersey AthletIc Conference playoffs each year. All four seniors are members of the Dean’s List and are TCNJ Scholar-Athletes.
#11 Joe Dispoto - Nutley, NJ/Nutley - Finance Dispoto has played in 138 games for the Lions, starting 131 over four years. He collected his 100th career hit in a win over Widener University and currently has 115. Dispoto has also driven in 52 runs, scored 83, and walked 64 times. As a junior, Dispoto batted .317 and struck out just five times in 119 official at bats. In left field, Dispoto has committed only nine errors in his career, while making 255 putouts and 16 assists. Joe is also a member of the Dean’s List, a TCNJ Scholar-Athlete, and president of the Student-Athlete Advisory Committee (SAAC) at TCNJ. “Joe Dispoto is a hard-nosed competitor who leaves it all on the field. His work ethic is admirable and his heart is never doubted. Joe brings a confidence and an edge to this team that is irreplaceable. He has been a perfect role model for us and we are honored to consider him family.” - J.C. Rizzi Year 2011.... 2012.... 2013.... 2014.... TOTAL...
Avg GP-GS .195 27-22 .266 42-42 .303 38-36 .224 31-31 .252 138-131
AB 82 139 119 116 456
R 14 23 27 19 83
H 16 37 36 26 115
2B 1 5 2 4 12
3B 0 1 2 0 3
HR 0 0 0 0 0
RBI 12 18 14 8 52
TB 17 44 42 30 133
SLG% .207 .317 .353 .259 .292
BB HBP 13 2 15 0 21 3 15 4 64 9
SO GDP 6 1 20 0 5 0 10 1 41 2
OB% .320 .329 .417 .331 .351
SF 0 4 1 1 6
SH 1 6 2 5 14
SB-ATT 2-2 6-7 3-7 0-0 11-16
PO 46 82 73 77 278
#20 Paul Searles - Holmdel, NJ/Holmdel - Health & Physical Education Teaching
Searles has appeared in 46 games as a catcher during his career, starting 35. He has collected 17 hits, roped five doubles, scored 16 runs, while driving in nine. Searles knocked out his first collegiate hit as a freshman against Stevens and enjoyed his best day at the plate in a victory over St. Joseph’s, going 3-for-3 and driving in two runs. Searles has also thrown out six baserunners from behind the plate and registered 17 assists. Paul is a member of the Dean’s List and a TCNJ Scholar-Athlete. “If I could describe the perfect teammate, it would be Paul. He always seems to have his teammates interests in mind before his own. He is one of the most hardworking individuals you’ll meet and is a great guy to have on your team. The dedication and compassion Paul has on and off the field makes him not only a great teammate, but also a great friend.” - Garen Turner Year 2011.... 2012.... 2013.... 2014.... TOTAL...
Avg .125 .200 .164 .083 .152
GP-GS 4-1 12-7 21-19 9-8 46-35
AB 8 25 55 24 112
R 1 4 8 3 16
H 1 5 9 2 17
2B 0 2 3 0 5
3B 0 0 0 0 0
HR 0 0 0 0 0
RBI 1 4 4 0 9
TB 1 7 12 2 22
SLG% .125 .280 .218 .083 .196
BB HBP 1 0 2 1 6 1 2 1 11 3
SO GDP 4 0 8 1 23 1 6 0 41 2
OB% .222 .286 .254 .185 .244
SF 0 0 1 0 1
SH 0 2 6 1 9
SB-ATT 0-0 0-1 0-0 0-0 0-1
PO 14 38 84 49 185
A 0 4 11 2 17
E 1 2 3 2 8
FLD% .933 .955 .969 .962 .962
A 4 6 4 2 16
E 2 3 2 2 9
FLD% .962 .967 .975 .975 .970
#30 Justin Ely- Bordentown, NJ/Bordentown - Health & Physical Education Teaching Ely has been a member of the Lions for the past two years after transferring to TCNJ. He is versatile player, seeing time as a pitcher and first baseman. On the mound, Ely has made two appearances and started one game in 2013. He has compiled six strikeouts in six innings pitched. Ely has also appeared in 19 games as a position player, starting seven times. Earlier this season at Muhlenberg, Ely slammed a pinch-hit home run in his first at bat of the year. He started the following game and went 2-for-4 with a double and a run batted in. He has 11 hits and seven runs batted in during his career. Justin is also a member of the Dean’s List and a TCNJ ScholarAthlete. “Justin Ely is the type of person who gives 100%, day in and day out. He always puts the team before himself and does anything he can to help the team out. Justin is a good person and an even better friend. Hey jack, don’t forget that in the real world you have to work hard, play hard, and nap harder.” - Michael Correa Year 2013.... 2014.... TOTAL...
Avg .216 .429 .250
GP-GS 19-7 4-1 23-8
Year 2013....
ERA 6.00
W-L 0-0
AB 37 7 44 App 2
R 4 2 6 GS 1
H 8 3 11
2B 2 1 3
CG SHO/CBO 0 0/0
3B 0 0 0
HR 0 1 1
SV 0
RBI 5 2 7 IP 6.0
TB SLG% 10 .270 7 1.000 17 .386 H 4
R 5
BB HBP 3 0 0 0 3 0 ER 4
SO GDP 7 1 1 0 8 1
BB 8
SO 6
2B 1
OB% .275 .429 .298 3B 0
SF 0 0 0 HR 0
SH 1 0 1 BF 32
SB-ATT 1-1 0-0 1-1 B/Avg .174
PO 71 6 77 WP HBP 2 1
A 5 0 5
E FLD% 2 .974 0 1.000 2 .976 BK SFA SHA 1 0 0
#34 Brendan Kelly - Butler, NJ/Butler - Political Science Brendan has appeared in 31 games on the mound for the Lions, making 26 starts in his career.. He has won 13 games and struck out 90 batters in 167.1 innings of work. Kelly registered his first collegiate win as a freshman against Ramapo, the first of six career NJAC mound victories. He currently leads the team in strikeouts this season with 27 and has posted wins over Western New England and Eastern University. Brendan is also a member of the Dean’s List and a TCNJ Scholar Athlete. “I have never met anybody who leads by example quite like Brendan. His drive to succeed and push for improvement is admirable and his uncanny ability to say exactly the right thing at exactly the right time is a gift that only a great man, teammate, and friend can have. He will be sorely missed and impossible to replace.” - Evan Edelman Year 2011.... 2012.... 2013.... 2014.... TOTAL...
ERA 0.00 5.88 4.85 4.46 4.79
W-L 1-0 4-3 6-3 2-4 13-10
App 4 10 10 7 31
GS 1 10 9 6 26
CG SHO/CBO 0 0/0 0 0/0 1 0/0 0 0/0 1 0/0
SV 0 0 0 0 0
IP 10.0 52.0 65.0 40.1 167.1
H 10 75 75 47 207
R 3 49 47 22 121
ER 0 34 35 20 89
BB 5 14 22 15 56
SO 9 24 30 27 90
2B 0 9 9 2 20
3B 0 6 3 0 9
HR 0 3 3 0 6
BF 44 255 296 185 780
B/Avg .286 .346 .296 .292 .311
WP HBP 0 0 3 13 8 8 5 3 16 24
BK SFA SHA 0 1 2 2 3 8 0 3 10 1 1 5 3 8 25
Chris Hillman - Cherry Hill, NJ/Cherry Hill West - Business Management Chris Hillman has been the Lions’ team manager for the past two seassons. According to baseball sources, Hillman has developed into an All-American BP Shagger at second base during pre-game. He has also mastered the art of the multiple-hour Eick trip, spearheaded by his gift of gab with the ladies. He has been a great contributor and honorary member of TCNJ’s baseball family. “Hillman has been my best friend for the past four years, despite his love for Philadelphia. Calling him shy would be like calling a hurricane a drizzle. Through his one-of-a-kind personality, Chris has quickly become part of the TCNJ Baseball family. Never change, Chris.” - Paul Searles
CONGRATULAIONS TO THE COLLEGE OF NEW JERSEY BASEBALL SENIORS YOU WILL BE MISSED
JUSTIN ELY
BRENDAN KELLY
JOE DISPOTO
PAUL SEARLES
Left to Right: Joe Dispoto, Justin Ely, Paul Searles, Brendan Kelly
The College of New Jersey baseball team is graduating four seniors who have each contributed to the rich history and tradition of the Lions’ baseball program. They have compiled an overall record of 82-70 over the past four seasons, qualifying for the New Jersey AthletIc Conference playoffs each year. All four seniors are members of the Dean’s List and are TCNJ Scholar-Athletes.
#11 Joe Dispoto - Nutley, NJ/Nutley - Finance Dispoto has played in 138 games for the Lions, starting 131 over four years. He collected his 100th career hit in a win over Widener University and currently has 115. Dispoto has also driven in 52 runs, scored 83, and walked 64 times. As a junior, Dispoto batted .317 and struck out just five times in 119 official at bats. In left field, Dispoto has committed only nine errors in his career, while making 255 putouts and 16 assists. Joe is also a member of the Dean’s List, a TCNJ Scholar-Athlete, and president of the Student-Athlete Advisory Committee (SAAC) at TCNJ. “Joe Dispoto is a hard-nosed competitor who leaves it all on the field. His work ethic is admirable and his heart is never doubted. Joe brings a confidence and an edge to this team that is irreplaceable. He has been a perfect role model for us and we are honored to consider him family.” - J.C. Rizzi Year 2011.... 2012.... 2013.... 2014.... TOTAL...
Avg GP-GS .195 27-22 .266 42-42 .303 38-36 .224 31-31 .252 138-131
AB 82 139 119 116 456
R 14 23 27 19 83
H 16 37 36 26 115
2B 1 5 2 4 12
3B 0 1 2 0 3
HR 0 0 0 0 0
RBI 12 18 14 8 52
TB 17 44 42 30 133
SLG% .207 .317 .353 .259 .292
BB HBP 13 2 15 0 21 3 15 4 64 9
SO GDP 6 1 20 0 5 0 10 1 41 2
OB% .320 .329 .417 .331 .351
SF 0 4 1 1 6
SH 1 6 2 5 14
SB-ATT 2-2 6-7 3-7 0-0 11-16
PO 46 82 73 77 278
#20 Paul Searles - Holmdel, NJ/Holmdel - Health & Physical Education Teaching
Searles has appeared in 46 games as a catcher during his career, starting 35. He has collected 17 hits, roped five doubles, scored 16 runs, while driving in nine. Searles knocked out his first collegiate hit as a freshman against Stevens and enjoyed his best day at the plate in a victory over St. Joseph’s, going 3-for-3 and driving in two runs. Searles has also thrown out six baserunners from behind the plate and registered 17 assists. Paul is a member of the Dean’s List and a TCNJ Scholar-Athlete. “If I could describe the perfect teammate, it would be Paul. He always seems to have his teammates interests in mind before his own. He is one of the most hardworking individuals you’ll meet and is a great guy to have on your team. The dedication and compassion Paul has on and off the field makes him not only a great teammate, but also a great friend.” - Garen Turner Year 2011.... 2012.... 2013.... 2014.... TOTAL...
Avg .125 .200 .164 .083 .152
GP-GS 4-1 12-7 21-19 9-8 46-35
AB 8 25 55 24 112
R 1 4 8 3 16
H 1 5 9 2 17
2B 0 2 3 0 5
3B 0 0 0 0 0
HR 0 0 0 0 0
RBI 1 4 4 0 9
TB 1 7 12 2 22
SLG% .125 .280 .218 .083 .196
BB HBP 1 0 2 1 6 1 2 1 11 3
SO GDP 4 0 8 1 23 1 6 0 41 2
OB% .222 .286 .254 .185 .244
SF 0 0 1 0 1
SH 0 2 6 1 9
SB-ATT 0-0 0-1 0-0 0-0 0-1
PO 14 38 84 49 185
A 0 4 11 2 17
E 1 2 3 2 8
FLD% .933 .955 .969 .962 .962
A 4 6 4 2 16
E 2 3 2 2 9
FLD% .962 .967 .975 .975 .970
#30 Justin Ely- Bordentown, NJ/Bordentown - Health & Physical Education Teaching Ely has been a member of the Lions for the past two years after transferring to TCNJ. He is versatile player, seeing time as a pitcher and first baseman. On the mound, Ely has made two appearances and started one game in 2013. He has compiled six strikeouts in six innings pitched. Ely has also appeared in 19 games as a position player, starting seven times. Earlier this season at Muhlenberg, Ely slammed a pinch-hit home run in his first at bat of the year. He started the following game and went 2-for-4 with a double and a run batted in. He has 11 hits and seven runs batted in during his career. Justin is also a member of the Dean’s List and a TCNJ ScholarAthlete. “Justin Ely is the type of person who gives 100%, day in and day out. He always puts the team before himself and does anything he can to help the team out. Justin is a good person and an even better friend. Hey jack, don’t forget that in the real world you have to work hard, play hard, and nap harder.” - Michael Correa Year 2013.... 2014.... TOTAL...
Avg .216 .429 .250
GP-GS 19-7 4-1 23-8
Year 2013....
ERA 6.00
W-L 0-0
AB 37 7 44 App 2
R 4 2 6 GS 1
H 8 3 11
2B 2 1 3
CG SHO/CBO 0 0/0
3B 0 0 0
HR 0 1 1
SV 0
RBI 5 2 7 IP 6.0
TB SLG% 10 .270 7 1.000 17 .386 H 4
R 5
BB HBP 3 0 0 0 3 0 ER 4
SO GDP 7 1 1 0 8 1
BB 8
SO 6
2B 1
OB% .275 .429 .298 3B 0
SF 0 0 0 HR 0
SH 1 0 1 BF 32
SB-ATT 1-1 0-0 1-1 B/Avg .174
PO 71 6 77 WP HBP 2 1
A 5 0 5
E FLD% 2 .974 0 1.000 2 .976 BK SFA SHA 1 0 0
#34 Brendan Kelly - Butler, NJ/Butler - Political Science Brendan has appeared in 31 games on the mound for the Lions, making 26 starts in his career.. He has won 13 games and struck out 90 batters in 167.1 innings of work. Kelly registered his first collegiate win as a freshman against Ramapo, the first of six career NJAC mound victories. He currently leads the team in strikeouts this season with 27 and has posted wins over Western New England and Eastern University. Brendan is also a member of the Dean’s List and a TCNJ Scholar Athlete. “I have never met anybody who leads by example quite like Brendan. His drive to succeed and push for improvement is admirable and his uncanny ability to say exactly the right thing at exactly the right time is a gift that only a great man, teammate, and friend can have. He will be sorely missed and impossible to replace.” - Evan Edelman Year 2011.... 2012.... 2013.... 2014.... TOTAL...
ERA 0.00 5.88 4.85 4.46 4.79
W-L 1-0 4-3 6-3 2-4 13-10
App 4 10 10 7 31
GS 1 10 9 6 26
CG SHO/CBO 0 0/0 0 0/0 1 0/0 0 0/0 1 0/0
SV 0 0 0 0 0
IP 10.0 52.0 65.0 40.1 167.1
H 10 75 75 47 207
R 3 49 47 22 121
ER 0 34 35 20 89
BB 5 14 22 15 56
SO 9 24 30 27 90
2B 0 9 9 2 20
3B 0 6 3 0 9
HR 0 3 3 0 6
BF 44 255 296 185 780
B/Avg .286 .346 .296 .292 .311
WP HBP 0 0 3 13 8 8 5 3 16 24
BK SFA SHA 0 1 2 2 3 8 0 3 10 1 1 5 3 8 25
Chris Hillman - Cherry Hill, NJ/Cherry Hill West - Business Management Chris Hillman has been the Lions’ team manager for the past two seassons. According to baseball sources, Hillman has developed into an All-American BP Shagger at second base during pre-game. He has also mastered the art of the multiple-hour Eick trip, spearheaded by his gift of gab with the ladies. He has been a great contributor and honorary member of TCNJ’s baseball family. “Hillman has been my best friend for the past four years, despite his love for Philadelphia. Calling him shy would be like calling a hurricane a drizzle. Through his one-of-a-kind personality, Chris has quickly become part of the TCNJ Baseball family. Never change, Chris.” - Paul Searles
CONGRATULAIONS TO THE COLLEGE OF NEW JERSEY BASEBALL SENIORS YOU WILL BE MISSED
JUSTIN ELY
BRENDAN KELLY
JOE DISPOTO
PAUL SEARLES
