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OTBA 2008 HOF Biographies
Click on the link to read about three inductees to the Old Time Ball Players Association of Wisconsin Hall of Fame with LOL ties at their awards banquet on Sunday November 8. The information in the biographies is courtesy of the banquet program.
Jerry Fisher played for the Brookfield Lakers in the later half of the 1960s, winning the home run crown and MVP honors in 1965.
Don Rennicke spent 15 years as a player, primarily with the Thiensville-Mequon Twins between 1945 and 1960. He is best known as the long-time varsity baseball coach at Homestead High School. Rennicke Field, the home park of the Twins and Homestead, is named in Don's honor.
Paul Hoenecke was the recipient of the Dick Falk Memorial Award, annually given to an outstanding high school baseball player.
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2008 Eastern Division Awards
2008 ALL-EASTERN DIVISION TEAM
LH Pitcher - Mike Jacobson, New Berlin
RH Pitcher - Matt Anderson, Butler
Catcher - Mike Gappa, New Berlin
1st Baseman - Jake Lueneberg, Racine Kiwanis
2nd Baseman - Joe Kooping, Muskego
3rd Baseman - Randy Sobczyk, Butler
Shortstop - Ben Barrett, Waukesha
Outfielders - Derek D'Amico, Waukesha; Sam Jansen, Butler; Brady Knudsen, Racine Kiwanis
Designated Hitter - Blake Pindyek, Racine Kiwanis
Utility Player - Jeff Donovan, New Berlin
Manager of the Year - Andy Steinbrenner, West Allis
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2008 Northern Division Awards
2008 All-Northern Division Team
Pitchers - Steve Hopfensperger, Cedarburg; Kyle Boehm, Plymouth
Catcher - Ryan Finnerty, Thiensville-Mequon
1st Baseman - Ian Tucker, Saukville
2nd Baseman - Brian Durst, Grafton
3rd Baseman - Ross Zahour, Cedarburg
Shortstop - Kyle Kichura, Port Washington
Outfielders - Joe Riebe, Grafton; Paul Hanschke, Cedarburg; Nolan Gilbertson, Cedarburg
Designated Hitter - Justin Behm, Port Washington
Utility Player - Ryan Wachter, Plymouth
INDIVIDUAL AWARDS
Batting Champion (.493) - Ross Zahour, Cedarburg
Home Run Champion (7) - Paul Hanschke, Cedarburg
Manager of the Year - Joe Glynn, Cedarburg
All-Star Game Most Valuable Player - Ross Zahour, Cedarburg
Most Valuable Pitcher - Steve Hopfensperger, Cedarburg
Most Valuable Player - Ross Zahour, Cedarburg
Co-Rookie Pitchers of the Year - Mike Sherrick, Saukville; Jon DeBoer, Port Washington
Rookie Player of the Year - Pete White, West Bend Benders
Fan of the Year - Dave Pfeiffer, Howads Grove
Commissioner's Award - Kevin Winter, Cedarburg
GOLD GLOVE WINNERS
Joel Wade, Cedarburg
Dustin Kesner, Grafton
Andy Vogt, Howards Grove
Jordan Vater, Plymouth
Derek Kozlowski, Port Washington
Cole Granrath, Saukville
Ryan Finnerty, Thiensville-Mequon
Joel Seagraves, West Bend Benders
TEAM AWARDS
Tournament Champion - Cedarburg
3rd Place - Saukville
2nd Place - Plymouth
Jake Oelhafen Championship Trophy - Cedarburg
TOP HITTERS
Ross Zahour (CE, 493), Paul Hanschke (CE, 429), Ryan Finnerty (TM, 403), Ryan Wachter (PL, 391), Joe Riebe (GR, 385), Brian Durst (GR, 385), Ian Tucker (SA, 377), Nolan Gilbertson (CE, 370), Tom Lorenzen (PW, 368), Kyle Kichura (PW, 364), John Regnitz (CE, 361), Justin Behm (PW, 360), Joel Seagraves (WB, 358), Derek Kozlowski (PW, 353), Brian Bert (CE, 352), Paul Gloede (PL, 351), Dusty Medved (PL, 345), Jordan Vater (PL, 338), Brad Kitt (PW, 319), Justin Pourier (HG, 315), Chris Daun (HG, 312), Nick Heiting (PW, 311), Steve Dickmann (SA, 305)
TOP PITCHERS BY RECORD
Steve Hopfensperger (CE, 8-0), Kyle Boehm (PL, 5-0), Joe Daniels (CE, 6-1), Casey Johnson (SA, 7-2), Ryan Wachter (PL, 5-2), Eric Litke (SA, 3-2), Matt Soderlund (PW, 4-3)
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2008 Southwest Division Awards
2008 Southwestern Division Champions - Waterford Rivermen
2008 LOL HOF Inductee from the SW Division - Bob Gartzke, Dousman
Team Most Valuable Players
Burlington - Matt Kuchenbecker
Delavan - Todd Nieuwenhuis
Dousman - Dave Roberts
East Troy - Pitching Staff
Farmington - Eric Broom
Genessee - Andy Sturtevant
Genoa City - Jim Sanew
Mukwonago - Micah Thompson
North Prairie - Scott Matyas, Matt Herbert
Rome - Jeff Smith, Chris Houk
Sullivan - Kyle Schmoker
Waterford - Adam Brechtl
Division Award Winners
Manager of the Year - Bart Nowicki, Waterford
Most Valuable Player - Adam Brechtl, Waterford
Mike Trebitowski Award (Most Valuable Pitcher) - Todd Nabor, East Troy
Larry Holland Memorial Award (MVP of all star game) - Justin Keegan, East Troy; Steve Ems, Waterford
Eugene Zimmerman Rookie of the Year - Andy Sturtevant, Genessee
Home Run Champion (11) - Adam Brechtl, Waterford
Batting Champion (.579) - Todd Niewenhuis, Delavan
No-Hit Game - Drew Roberts, Genoa City; Ryan McCormick, Jeff Luedke, Dave Lebak, Burlington
Umpire of the Year - John Applegren
Team Place Awards
3rd Place - Genoa City Red Dogs, manager Jude Tindall
2nd Place - North Prairie Dawgs, manager Mark Wendelberger
1st Place - Waterford Rivermen, manager Bart Nowicki
Top Hitters - T Niewenhuis (de) 579, A Brechtl (w) 540, J Keegan (et) 469, C Nowak (np) 449, J Infusino (gn) 441, C Harmeling (w) 440, J Szajna (gn) 434, C Houk (r) 433, J Smith (r) 419, C McDermott (r) 412, A Sturtevant (gn) 406, J Morgan 9w) 405, A Hemmer (np) 387, J Stillman (np) 386, M Kuchenbecher (b) 381, T Salopek (et) 378, R Kehl (et) 377, Br Nowicki (w) 371, C Raduenz (w) 369, Je Tess (et) 360, A Hotter (r) 359, T Chapman (w) 356, Ba Nowicki (w) 355, T Nabor (et) 353, J Loth (et) 352, J Sanew (gc) 350), S Engel (gn) 344, C Elliot (gn) - R Sacharski (np) - S Behrend (s) - S Blakeway (np) - S Ems (w) 333, C Sniatynski (gc) - T Johnson (gc) 330, D Roberts (gc) 325, E Broom (fO 324, J Tontillo (et) - K Wenzel (et) 321, M Bauer (gn) 320, D Weber (gc) 318, B Konkal (do) 316, C McHaffey (gc) - R Hoffman (b) - S Zyer (gc) 315, D Gerdman (s) - S Fleming (gn) 310, C Hecht (f) 309, J Tindall (gc) 308, N Aplin (r) 306, A Wolter (et) - J Radical (do) 300
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2008 Western Division Awards
Major Individual Awards
Most Valuable Player - Mike Mueller (WB)
Batting Champion (.508) - Mike Jacobs (BBL)
Home Run Champion (12) - Mike Mueller (WB)
Top Pitcher (12-1) - Josh Eidt (BBL)
Manager of the Year - Jason Booth (BBL)
Rookie of the Year - Doug Dekoning (LA)
Commissioner's Award - Bruce Mayer, Lannon
Lloyd Dieball Umpires Meritorious Service Award - John Semrow
Team Most Valuable Players
Brookfield Blue Sox - Jim Pease, Darrin Leveraus
Brookfield Bulldogs - Josh Eidt
Hartland - Troy Dibb
Lannon - Scott Hagen
Menomonee Falls - Matt Christman
Merton - Joe Johnson
Monches - Jimy Landwehr
North Lake - John Urban
Oconomowoc - Luke Nelson
Pewaukee - Tom Zimmerman
Sussex - Jim Kais
West Bend Seven Up - Mike Mueller
Fan Appreciation Awards
Brookfield Blue Sox - John and Pat Wolf
Brookfield Bulldogs - Allen and Judy Booth
Hartland - Jim and Winnie Dibb
Lannon - Lester Nettesheim
Menomonee Falls - Lisa Green
Merton - Bill and Mary Mathias
Monches - Arnie Dieball
North Lake - Joe and Karen Frederickson
Oconomowoc - Cheech Counsell
Pewaukee - Mike and Judy Deprey
Sussex - Jerry Joffman
West Bend Seven Up - Spencer and Laura Mueller
Scorekeeping Awards - Nancy Rhoads (OC), Tom Schuldt (SU)
Top Hitters - Mike Jacobs (BBL) 508, Jeff Rhoads (OC) 500, Kris Franzen (BBL) 500, Andy Hetebrueg (WB) 478, Kurt Sarcia (PE) 433, Jim Kais (SU) 429, Todd Johnson (SU) 426, Ernest Castro (BBL) 426, Trevor Koepp (BBS) 418, Troy Dibb (HA) 411, Jimy Landwehr (MO) 403, Scott Hagen (LA) 403, Seth Kroenke (SU) 400, Josh Bouche (OC) 397, Scott Booth (BBL) 394, Dean Haase (LA) 392, Cory Milliken (MO) 387, Bob Manders (LA) 382, Mark Hall (WB) 377, Jason Mayer (MF) 373, Nick Rechlitz (BBS) 370, Tim Kahle (BBS) 365, Bryant Bullock (WB) 364, Bryan Laabs (SU) 356, Andy Smith (MO) 355, Luke Nelson (OC) 354, Scott Doffek (LA) 354, Erik Kraemer (WB) 354, Bill Postulek (BBS) 352, Dan Green (MF) 351
Home Run Leaders - Mike Mueller (WB) 12, Ernest Castro (BBS) 6, Bill Postulek (BBS) 6, Bob Manders (LA) 5, Scott Carberry (SU) 5, Dean Haase (LA) 5, Dan Green (MF) 4, Seth Kroenke (SU) 4, Mike Mitchell (OC) 4, Brett Summers (BBL) 4
Top Pitchers - Darrin Leveraus (BBS) 6-0, Josh Eidt (BBL) 12-1, Ron Kozlowski (LA) 8-2, Mike Bolson (OC) 5-2, Luke Knuppenburg (WB) 5-2, Robert Michalkiewicz (PE) 4-4
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LOL Champions for 2007
2007 LAND O' LAKES LEAGUE GRAND CHAMPIONS
Oconomowoc Five-O's
2007 LOL REGULAR SEASON CHAMPIONS
EASTERN DIVISION - Butler Dunns
NORTHERN DIVISION - Cedarburg Mercs
SOUTHWESTERN DIVISION - Waterford Rivermen
WESTERN DIVISION - Oconomowoc Five-O's
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2007 Division Awards Winners
A list of the awards winners for each division for the 2007 season can be located by clicking on the post-season awards link in the left-hand column of this page.
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2007 Eastern Division Awards
Eastern Division All-League Team - 2007
Pitchers - Andy Keller, Butler and Geoff Ziesemer, West Allis
Catcher - Joel Hoberg, West Allis
First Baseman - Tom Donovan, New Berlin
Second Baseman - Brian Stoecklein, West Allis
Third Baseman - Michael Pena, Racine Kiwanis
Shortstop - John Stetzenbach, West Allis
Outfielders - Andy Schwall, West Allis; Jeff Donovan, New Berlin; Sam Jansen, Butler
Designated Hitter - Ryan Gilboy, Racine Kiwanis
Utility Player - Matt Anderson, Butler
Major Individual Awards
Most Valuable Player - Brian Stoecklein, West Allis
Rookie of the Year - Jeff Donovan, New Berlin
Manager of the Year - Steve Dunn, Butler
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2007 Northern Division Awards
2007 ALL LEAGUE TEAM – NORTHERN DIVISION
Pitchers - Steve Hopfensperger, Cedarburg and Joe Daniels, Cedarburg
Catcher - John Regnitz, Cedarburg
1st Baseman - Ian Tucker, Saukville
2nd Baseman - Nolan Gilbertson, Cedarburg
3rd Baseman - Butch Cain, Plymouth
Shortstop - Brian Bert, Cedarburg
Outfielders - Cole Granrath, Saukville; Paul Hanschke, Cedarburg; Brad Kitt, Port Washington and Joe Riebe, Grafton
Designated Hitter - Nick Heiting, Port Washington
Utility Player - Ross Zahour, Cedarburg
NORTHERN DIVISION INDIVIDUAL AWARDS
Batting Champion - .464, Nolan Gilbertson, Cedarburg
Home Run Champion - 4 each, Nolan Gilbertson, Cedarburg and Cole Granrath, Saukville
Manager of the Year - Rick Meyer, Plymouth
Rookie Pitcher - Eric Valenstien, Howards Grove
Rookie Player - Tim Goodearle, West Bend
All Star Game Most Valuable Player - Joel Zalewski, Saukville
Most Valuable Pitcher - Steve Hopfensperger, Cedarburg
Most Valuable Player - Nolan Gilbertson, Cedarburg
Fan of the Year - Don Pruefer, Campbellsport
GOLD GLOVE WINNERS (as selected by individual teams for their defensive play)
Cedarburg – John Regnitz, Grafton – Joe Riebe, Howards Grove – Justin Pourier, Plymouth – Jordan Vater, Port Washington – Justin Behm, Saukville – Kyle Dieringer, Thiensville-Mequon – Ryan Finnerty, West Bend – Joel Seagraves
2007 TEAM AWARDS
Post-Season Tournament Champion – Cedarburg Mercs – Joe Glynn, manager
3rd Place Team Award – Saukville Saints – Dave Dickmann, manager
2nd Place Team Award – Plymouth Flames – Rick Meyer, manager
Jake Oelhafen Championship Trophy – Cedarburg Mercs – Joe Glynn, manager
2007 INDIVIDUAL HITTING (minimum 14 games and 50 at bats and/or walks)
Nolan Gilbertson (Cedarburg) .464, Joe Riebe (Grafton) .456, Butch Cain (Plymouth) .408, Paul Hanschke (Cedarburg) .408, Tom Gaertig (Cedarburg) .383, John Regnitz (Cedarburg) .365, Ross Zahour (Cedarburg) .359, Tim Goodearle (West Bend) .358, Nick Heiting (Port Washington) .353, Joel Zalewski (Saukville) .337, Brian Bert (Cedarburg) .333, Cole Granrath (Saukville) .333, Brad Kitt (Port Washington) .328, Ryan Finnerty (Thiensville-Mequon) .324, Kyle Kichura (Port Washington) .324, Justin Pourier (Howards Grove) .317, Jordan Vater (Plymouth) .313, Tony Wheaton (Saukville) .309, Kyle Dieringer (Saukville) .306, A.J. Wellna (Howards Grove) .300
2007 TEAM HITTING (arranged by batting average)
Cedarburg .312, Saukville .282, Howards Grove .274, Grafton .259, Port Washington .254, Plymouth .252, West Bend .247, Thiensville-Mequon .236
2007 INDIVIDUAL PITCHING (minimum 20 innings and 3 decisions and/or saves)
Steve Hopfensperger (Cedarburg) 6-0 1.000, Joe Daniels (Cedarburg) 10-2 .833, Ryan Wachter (Plymouth) 4-1 .800, Jordan Vater (Plymouth) 3-1 .750, Eric Litke (Saukville) 7-3 .700, Chad Nickolai (Plymouth) 4-2 .667, Nick Wycklendt (Grafton) 4-2 .667, Eric Valenstein (Howards Grove) 3-2 .600, Matt Soderlund (Port Washington) 3-2 .600, Adam Knepprath (Port Washington) 4-3 .571, Mickey Pruefer (West Bend) 4-3 .571
2007 TEAM PITCHING (arranged by earned run average)
Cedarburg 2.35, Saukville 3.27, Plymouth 3.71, Port Washington 4.07, West Bend 4.24, Thiensville-Mequon 4.26, Howards Grove 4.44, Grafton 4.63
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2007 Southwest Division Awards
Team Most Valuable Players
Delavan - Scott Campbell
Dousman - Dave Roberts
East Troy - Pitching Staff
Genessee - Jason Infusino
Farmington - Cale Hecht
Mukwonago - Ryan Toshner
North Prairie - Matt Herbert and Scott Matyas
Rome - none selected
Sullivan - Ray Koscak
Waterford - Chris Harmeling
Individual Division Awards
Manager of the Year - Bart Nowicki, Waterford
Most Valuable Player - Adam Brechtl, Waterford
Mike Trebitowski (most valuable pitcher) Award - Matt Herbert and Scott Matyas, North Prairie
Larry Holland (MVP of all-star game) Memorial Award - Matt Herbert, North Prairie
Eugene Zimmerman (rookie of the year) Award - Scott Matyas, North Prairie
Home Run Champion (9) - Adam Brechtl, Waterford
Batting Champion (.481) - Jason Infusino, Genessee
18 Game Hitting Streak - Chris Harmeling, Waterford
No Hit Games - Scott Matyas, North Prairie; Matt Herbert, North Prairie; Matt Demaris, Genessee
Umpire of the Year - Chris Szylvola
Team Awards
3rd Place - North Prairie Dawgs, manager Mark Wendelberger
2nd Place - Delavan Blackhawks, manager Dave Henriott
1st Place - Waterford Rivermen, manager Bart Nowicki
Top Hitters
Jason Infusino - Gen (.481), Chris Harmeling - Wat (.473), Adam Brechtl - Wat (.458), Joel Meier - Gen (.457), Justin Keegan - ET (.442), Jon Stillman - NP (.435), Brad Nowicki - Wat (.433), Tony Chapman - Wat (.415), Bart Nowicki - Wat (.412), Jason Morgan - Wat (.411), Tim Poulson - NP (.407), Cody Nowak - NP (.406), Brian Karasti - Sul (.390), Steve Ems - Wat (.373), Jake Brown - Rom (.364), Aaron Rank - Wat (.362), Jerod Haxton - Rom (.345), Derek Stebbins - Gen (.339), Andy Hemmer - NP (.333), Scott Matyas - NP (.327), Sean Fleming - Gen (.324), Dan Stefansky - NP (.321), Cale Hecht - Far (.311), Kris Holmes - Far (.305), Matt Bauer - Gen (.302), Aaron Linse - Rom (.302), Scott Blakeway - NP (.300)
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2007 Western Division Awards
Individual Awards Winners
Most Valuable Player - Jeff Rhoads, Oconomowoc
Batting Champion - Shane Davis, Brookfield Bulldogs, .474
Home Run Champion - Mike Mueller, West Bend, 9
Top Pitcher - Luke Nelson, Oconomowoc, 5-1
Manager of the Year - Jeff Rhoads, Oconomowoc
Rookie of the Year - Kevin Doerr, Monches
Commissioner's Award - Walter O' Malley, Brookfield Bulldogs and Jim Gasper, Sussex
Lloyd Dieball Umpires Meritorious Service Award - Tim Kemnitz
Scorekeeping Awards - Tom Schuldt, Sussex; Andy Hoenecke, West Bend
Team Most Valuable Players
Brookfield Blue Sox - John Arnold, Brookfield Bulldogs - Josh Eidt, Hartland - Brian Laabs, Lannon - Ron Kozlowski, Menomonee Falls - Curt Weiskirch, Merton - Scott Mathias, Monches - Kevin Doerr, North Lake - Nick Kernos, Oconomowoc - Jeff Rhoads, Pewaukee - Robert Michalkiewicz, Sussex - Matt Kopp, West Bend - Mike Mueller
Fan Appreciation Awards
Brookfield Blue Sox - Stu Pease, Brookfield Bulldogs - Amy Gaeth, Hartland - Ray and Gloria Fechteau, Lannon - Rollie Weyker, Menomonee Falls - Ben Bartoszuk, Merton - Jason Morrill and Kate Gucwa, Monches - Ruth Lubbert and Ony Janichek, North Lake - Kelly Hawkinson, Oconomowoc - Mike and Gavin Schuyler, Pewaukee - Terry and Mary Zimmerman, Sussex - Ken and Sandy MacPherson, West Bend - Bart and Rita Bartholomew
Top Hitters
Shane Davis, BBD, 474; Jeff Rhoads, OCO, 470; Jason Rutz, BBD, 447; Dean Haase, LAN, 429; Derek Nelson, OCO, 408; Kevin Doerr, MON, 404; Mike Mueller, WB and Seth Kroenke, SUS, 403, Luke Nelson, OCO; Ron Kozlowski, LAN; Bob Manders, LAN and Ernest Castro, BBD, 397; Scott Doffek, LAN, 393; Dan Rubatt, MF, 385; Todd Johnson, SUS, 383; Mike Mitchell, OCO, 375; Paul Archambault, BBS, 373; Nick Ghelfi, SUS and Erik Kraemer, WB, 359; Nick Kemos, NL, 358; Mike Grabarczyk, HAR, 354; Pat Tobiasz, BBS, 349
Home Run Leaders
Mike Mueller, WB, 9; Jeff Rhoads, OCO and Mike Mitchell, OCO, 6; Shane Davis, BBD and Mike Grabarczyk, HAR, 5; Seth Kroenke, SUS and Scott Booth, BBD, 4
Top Pitchers
Rob Becker, OCO, 7-0; Luke Nelson, OCO, 5-1; Ron Kozlowski, LAN, 6-2; Robert Michalkiewicz, PEW, 5-2; Andy Hetebrueg, WB, 4-2; Josh Eidt, BBD, 6-4; John Arnold, BBS, 9-6; Matt Kopp, SUS, 7-5; Don August, MF, 4-4
Other Items of Note
Besides the LOL grand champion (Oconomowoc), Western Division teams also won the SWABA tournament (Lannon) and Tri-County Night League (Brookfield Bulldogs).
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