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NCAA Rule Changes Effect ECBL
The NCAA has put into effect a new rule that will exclude JUCO players from playing on a good number of summer league teams. Any JUCO player "cannot" play for a summer organization that has a coach(head or assistant) that is coaching at a four year school. The reason being is that the NCAA is afraid that the four year coach will try and lure JUCO players into enrolling at their college or university. This leaves players in a tough spot when looking for a summer league to play in. It's also difficult for any summer league teams that are looking to recruit a few local JUCO players. The NCAA will be looking for teams that are in violation of the rule. This rule leaves the Blazers in a good situation with their current coaching situation. The team is able to offer JUCO players the opportunity to play for a quality team with experienced coaching, at a high level of competition.
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Whitestown Park Welcomes the Blazers in 2010
The Town of Whitestown and the Oriskany Blazers have reached an agreement that will make the Whitestown Town Park the exclusive training/practice facility for the Blazers in 2010 and forward. The team previously held its practices at Hamilton College for the past 7 years. The move for the Blazers provides the team with many new advantages, including a quality ball field as a practice facility, along with extra space and fields needed for drills and camps. While the team will still play it's home games a mile away in Oriskany, the field will also be available to the team for scrimmages and rain make-ups if necessary. The Blazers will begin practicing for the 2010 season in May at the park, and with the park currently expanding along with the facilities currently in place, the future is very bright. The team would like to thank Tim & Sal Granato, and the Town of Whitestown for helping make the Whitestown Town Park Home to the Blazers.
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Blazers accept bid to 2010 Dream Bats Tournament in CT.
The 2010 Oriskany Blazers will be heading to Enfield Connecticut in late May for the Dream Bats Wood Bat Tournament after accepting a bid from the tournaments director to compete in this years tournament. The tournament will be played under NABA rules, and will be a round robin format with 4 teams advancing to single elimination playoffs. The tournament is tentatively scheduled to be played May 28th-30th.
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Coromato returning to Italy
Oriskany Blazers Alumni Anthony Coromato will be returning to Italy in 2010 for a 2nd year of professional baseball as he has re-signed with the Codogno Jaguars in Italy’s Federazione Italiana Baseball. He signed a one-year contract with Codogno Baseball ’67 in Codogno, Italy, on Feb. 11. Now, he is batting leadoff and playing center field for the Codogno Jaguars, one of 20 teams in Italy’s A2 league. Coromato played for the Blazers from 2006-2008 while he was attending Cortland State. The Blazers would like to congratulate Anthony and wish him the best of luck in 2010. Click the picture to read the Article in the Observer Dispatch
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Season comes to an end in Regionals
After a 14-7 season and winning a 2nd league championship the 2009 Oriskany Blazers season came to an end in the NABF World Series Regionals in Buffalo NY. The team ran into some tough competition and lost consecutive games to the Orchard Park Sox, Long Island Swingers, and the Murray Diesel. Even with the early exit in Regionals, the 2009 season was still a great success. The season was highlighted by a team record 25 games played, and the 2009 season also saw the Blazers finally find themselves at home in Oriskany, playing their home games at Oriskany High School. More importantly every player had fun this summer, and showed significant improvement in their game, which is what it's all about. The NABF World Series was also the Blazers first ever tournament bid and was a great experience for the team. The team will return in 2010, and the Blazers will certainly have their sights set on another World Series birth.
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Thank You From The Oriskany Blazers
The Oriskany Blazers 2009 season would not have been possible, if not for the help and dedication of our fans, sponsors, parents, and more. First and foremost the Blazers would like to extend their thanks to the Village of Oriskany and the Oriskany High School. For the first time in 8 years of play the Blazers played their home games in Oriskany. It meant so much to play on a quality field we could call our home field. Thank you to Michael Deulle, Steve Marshall and the rest of the school administration. Just as important, thank you to the field crew and everyone who chipped in getting the field ready for games, Steve Marshall, Jared Marshall, Brian Singleton, Aaron Singleton, Tim Granato. Thank you to Fred Longbine and his family for hosting us in Buffalo. We will never forget your hospitality. Thank You. Thank you to the score keepers, the water bringers and the foul ball shaggers. We would also like to thank our sponsor Johnny Bravo's, and Lou. Thank you to Mr & Mrs. Singleton, Mr & Mrs. Hanna, Mr & Mrs. Marshall, Mr. Ratchford, team photographer Nikki Hahn, Bill Mcmyler, and anyone else who has helped us along the way, there are so many of you. THANK YOU!! I hope we didn't forget anybody, if we did check back we'll be updating this.
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ECBL STARS SHINE BRIGHT KNOCK OFF SYRACUSE STAN MUSIAL ALL-STARS 7-3
The Eastern Collegiate Baseball League's first ever All-Star Team took the field at DeLutis Field in Rome and if the quality and diversity of players is any indicator, ECBL President Butch Russo has found the formula for success. The ECBL All-Stars, comprised of 27 players from the Utica Brewers, Rome Thunderbolts, Sherrill Silversmiths, Oriskany Blazers, CNY Angels and Vermont PNA Eagles hosted the Syracuse Stan Musial League All-Stars. It was the ECBL that shined during the night holding the Stan Musial All Star team to only 3 runs through 9 innings and dominating throughout to win the game 7-3.
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Blazers to face CNY Angels in Championship Series
Dates and times have been set for the ECBL Major Division Championship Series. The Oriskany Blazers will face the CNY Angels in a best of 3 series that will be held at Oriskany High School. The Series will open with Game 1 Tuesday July 28th, at 6:00pm at Oriskany, followed by game 2 in Oriskany on Thursday at 6:00pm. If necessary game 3 will take place Friday at 6:00. The winner of the best of three series will take home the ECBL Major Division Championship and a 2009 NABF World Series birth. Regionals for the World Series are scheduled for August 5th and 6th in Buffalo.
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2009 ECBL Major Division Champions
After battling for all 3 games of the MDCS against the CNY Angels, the Oriskany Blazers brought home their second championship with a 7-2 win in game 3 to win the series 2-1. After losing game 1 the Blazers fought back to win the final 2 games of the series. Along with the league championship, the Blazers also secured their first NABF World Series birth. In the decisive game 3, John Spellman tallied 2 hits and 4 rbi's to pace the offense as he did for the entire series. SP Mario Roefaro came up with the win in the championship game, tossing a complete game and striking out 9 Angels. The 2009 ECBL Major Division Championship is the Blazers second league championship in the last 3 years. In 2007 the Blazers captured the Mohawk Valley League Championship. The Blazers finished the 2009 season with a 14-7 record and now set their sights on the 2009 NABF World Series. The team will travel to Buffalo for the Northeastern Regionals, pool play is scheduled to begin Thursday August 6th.
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Bates selected for ECBL All Star team
SP AJ Bates has been selected to represent the Oriskany Blazers in this years ECBL All Star game. Bates will go into the game with a record of 2-0 with 1 save, Bates also boasts a 3.75 era and has struck out 20 batters in 16 2/3 inning pitched. The game will take place Wednesday July 8th at 7:00pm at Delutis Field in Rome, and will be broadcast live on Teamline. The ECBL All-Stars will compete against an All-Star team from Syracuse's Stan Musial League. Due to age limitations the Blazers are only able to send players between 18-22 to the game. Honorable mentions go to SP/C Ty Moore, 3B/Util John Spellman, CF Kirk Gerhardt, 2B Ben Brady and 3B/IF Lance Ratchford.
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Summer Baseball back in Central New York
June 7, 2009 --
Click the logo to read the article in the Observer Dispatch
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Eastern Collegiate Baseball League Season Opens
June 6, 2009 --
The Blazers opened their ECBL season Saturday June 6th with a home win over the CNY Angels. They are currently 1-0 in the league and 4-1 overall. The Blazers will head to Sherrill next to play the Sherrill Silversmiths Wednesday night at 6:15. Click the ECBL Logo to see the story on the ECBL and the Utica Brewers from Newschannel 2 WKTV
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Oriskany finally home to the Blazers
After 7 years of playing their home games at various locations, the Oriskany Blazers can finally call Oriskany home when they play their home opener this Saturday June 6th at 11:30 am against the CNY Angels, at Oriskany Jr-Sr. High School. The Blazers will play a 13 game home schedule and are excited for the opportunity to bring a exciting brand of baseball, along with a winning tradition to Oriskany. Previously the Blazers played their home games at alternating locations in the Utica-Rome area. The team would like to extend their thanks and gratitude to Michael Deuel, Oriskany Central School, and Steve Marshall for all of their help in bringing the Blazers home to the Village of Oriskany.
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Home Opener a 2-1 Blazers Win
The Oriskany Blazers played for the first time at their new home at Oriskany Central School, and scored a 2-1 win over the CNY Angels. The Angels would strike first scoring a run in the top of the 4th, but the Blazers fought back to score in the bottom of the inning off of a Brian Ingalls single. The Blazers would then score the go ahead run in the bottom of the 6th off of a RBI single from Kirk Gearhardt, and that was all Blazers Starter Ty Moore needed. Moore continued where he left off against the Rome Bombers striking out 9 and allowing only 4 hits over 6 2/3 innings. Moore also helped himself at the plate, in the bottom of the 6th he stole second base and would score the go ahead run on Gearhardt's hit. In the 7th the Angels would battle back putting runners on base, but A.J. Bates came on with the tying run at second base, and shut the door to earn his first save of the season. The game was also the Inaugural Game for the ECBL Major Division. The win moves the Blazers to 4-0 on the season. The team will hit the road next, traveling to play the Tri-County Bees on Sunday at 5:30.
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Perfect Game Imaging official ECBL photographer
The ECBL would like to announce that Perfect Game Imaging will be the Offical league Photographer . Players will be able to view and purchase action photos on the web site .Please click on the logo of Perfect Game Imaging to view and purchase photos.
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Blazers shutout Bombers, open season 3-0
The Blazers beat the rival Rome Bombers Saturday night 5-0 at Delutis Field in Rome. SP Ty Moore led the Blazers striking out 6 and allowing only 4 hits in a complete game shutout victory, his first of the season. Moore also led the Blazers offense reaching base two times including a single and 2 RBI's. Jake Wazlowski reached base all 3 times he came to the plate, including a single and stolen base. The win moves the Blazers to 3-0 on the young season as they head into league play. The Blazers home opener against the CNY Angels on Sunday was postponed due to rain.
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Blazers-Bombers To Renew Rivalry
The Oriskany Blazers and the Rome Bombers will renew their rivalry when they meet at Delutis Field in Rome, Saturday May 30th at 7:30 pm. The teams have squared off each of the past 7 seasons including the 2002, 2005, and 2006 Mohawk Valley League playoffs. The Blazers go into the game with a 2-0 record after winning both ends of their opening day doubleheader. The game was originally scheduled to be played on May 9th, but was postponed due to rain.
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Blazers Sweep Opening Day Doubleheader
The Blazers opened the 2009 season by sweeping an afternoon doubleheader at Delutis Field in Rome. In the first game the Blazers offense took advantage of NY Wildmen pitching mistakes to score 13 runs in 5 innings en route to a 13-3 win. Starting Pitcher A.J. Bates looked impressive in the opener, striking out 9 and walking only 1 in 4 innings of work to get the win. In the second game the Blazers squared off against the Mohawk Valley League powerhouse Morrisville Hubs. In a battle of longtime rivals, it was the Blazers bats that dominated the game by putting up 10 runs against Morrisville pitching to earn the Blazers a 10-4 win. SP Mario Roefaro was just as impressive as Bates going 5 innings for his first win of the Season. Blazers veteran pitcher Ryan Moore came in to shut the door on the Hubs, pitching 2 shutout innings to notch his first save of the season. The team will head back to Hamilton College for 2 weeks of voluntary workouts. Batting cages will be available to players every evening after 8pm. The Blazers next game will be against the Rome Bombers Saturday, May 30th at 7:30 at Delutis.
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NABF World Series August 12th-13th in Lousville Kentucky
The 2009 NABF World Series will be held in Louisville Kentucky, August 12th and 13th. This will be the Blazers 1st year affiliated with the NABF (National Amateur Baseball Federation). Previously the team played under NABA and MSBL affiliations within the Mohawk Valley League. The Regional Tournament to qualify for this years World Series will be held August 5th and 6th in Buffalo NY. The Blazers would need to finish 1st in the ECBL Major Division to qualify for the Regional Tournament .
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ECBL to Hold Pro Recruiting Showcase
The ECBL and the Utica Brewers will be holding a Pro Recruiting Showcase for ECBL players in July at Donovan Stadium in Utica. Professional scouts and player agents will be in attendance. The exact date and time of the event will be released next week. Any players interested should prepare a package for scouts in advance.
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ECBL All Star Game To Be Held at Delutis
The 2009 ECBL All-Star Game will be held at Delutis Field in Rome Wednesday July 8th. The ECBL All-Stars will host an All-Star team comprised of Syracuse New York's Stan Musial League
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Blazers vs. Bombers Rained Out
The Blazers season opener vs. the rival Rome Bombers at Delutis Field was Postponed due to rain. Veteran Starting Pitcher Ty Moore was scheduled to start the opener for the Blazers. The games will be rescheduled for a later date.
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2009 Schedule Released
The ECBL and the Oriskany Blazers officialy released the complete Blazers 2009 regular season schedule. The Blazers will open May 9th and play a 20 game regular season schedule. They will compete against their divison of the ECBL for a NABF World Series birth. The Regional World Series Tournament will be held in Buffalo, NY August 5th and 6th.
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Blazers Retire Marshall's #2
The Oriskany Blazers announced that Zach Marshall and Tyler Marhall will be honored in a cermony at the conclusion of the Blazers first home game. Zach an original Blazer, played for the Blazers from 2002 until 2008. In the 2007 MVL Championship game Marshall stole second base and scored the game winning run in extra innings. Marshall also Managed the Blazers in 2005 and finished with a record of 9-8. Zach's brother Tyler who also wore the #2 for a period of time, will also be honored in the ceremony. Tyler played for the Blazers from 2004 until 2007 and also briefly in 2003 during his time with Fort Schuyler. In 2006 and 2007 Tyler was co-manager of the Blazers and compiled a career coaching record of 31-6.
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Blazers Alumni Coromato a Star in Italy
April 28, 2009 --
Oriskany Blazers alumni Anthony Coromoto is currently playing professionally with Italy's Codogno Jauguars. Coromato is also an alumni of Notre Dame High School as well as Cortland State. Coromato played with the Blazers in 2006, 2008 and briefly in 2007. In 2006 Coromato led the Blazers in hitting and tied Dan Olmstead for the team lead in stolen bases.
Click the picture to read the story in the Observer Dispatch
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Vice President of baseball operations Aaron Singleton announced at a press conference today that the Eastern Collegiate Baseball League and the Oriskany Blazers have reached an agreement and the Oriskany Blazers will be absorbed into the ECBL for the 2009 season. The Blazers will play in an unlimited age bracket within the ECBL, and will compete for a birth in this years NABF State Tournament. The Blazers leave the Mohawk Valley League MSBL after 7 years. The team has finished in the top 3 each of the past 4 seasons including winning the 2007 Mohawk Valley League Championship after compiling a record of 18-2. The Blazers 2009 schedule will consist of their regular ECBL schedule along with non divisional games against the Capital District and the Mohawk Valley League.
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