Official Website of the
North Jersey Amateur Baseball League
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Welcome to the NJABL
Welcome to the online home of the North Jersey Amateur Baseball League (NJABL). The NJABL is an 18 and up all-wood bat baseball league with teams from Bergen, Passaic and Rockland (NY) Counties. The goal of the NJABL is to provide an organized and highly competitive environment for current collegiate baseball players, as well as recent graduates and former professional ballplayers. The strength and commitment of our core teams as well as the quality of the athlete competing will allow the league to grow, succeed and be the premier wood bat baseball league of North Jersey.
Our site is regularly updated. Feel free to surf our team pages and stats pages as well. Individual players interested in joining teams should fill out the league's free agent player inquiry form found on the left tool bar under online forms or else contact the team representative in the town nearest you. Once completed your info will be circulated to all league managers for review.
NABF REGIONALS
August 9, 2009
Brooklyn, NY Regional
Game 1 - Brooklyn Sports Fever 4 Lyndhurst Rebels 0
Lyndhurst pitcher Jon Walsh went 6 innings allowing only 2 earned runs for the Rebels. The offense sputtered in the morning game with only 3 hits.
Game 2 - Lyndhurst Rebels 10 NY Collegians 5
In the afternoon game the Rebels offense woke up with 3 runs in the top of the 1st inning. After the Collegians tied it up in the 4th, the Rebels fought back and scored 5 runs in the 5th. The Rebels added 2 more runs in the 6th. Catcher Scott Appleton went 2-4 with a rbi double. Shortstop Joe Torre was 4-4 with 4 singles 2 rbi's and 2 sb's. Mark Malyso and Oscar Holder each added 2 hits. Mike Pasch, picked up from the Nyack Indians for the tournament, went 5 innings, allowing 3 earned runs on 5 hits. Pasch also recorded 4k's to earn the win.
Lyndhurst moves on to play the Hackensack Toasts Saturday @ 10:00am in Brooklyn.
New Haven, CT Regional
The NJABL Champion Wyckoff Raiders made a very strong showing in the CT. NABF Regional Tournament. Finishing 3-2, the Raiders made it to the semi-finals of the regional bracket.
Game One (Thurs. 8/6) Wyckoff Raiders vs. Bellow’s Chiropractic (CT)
Wyckoff lost their opening round game against Bellow’s 3-2 in eight innings. Wyckoff fell behind 2-0 in the 2nd inning but was able to tie the score by the 6th. Starter Cory Kuzmik pitched very well but Wyckoff was unable to hold Bellow’s as they won on a one out base hit to plate the winning run. Kuzmik pitched a complete game, allowing only five hits and striking out 6.
Game Two (Fri 8/7) Wyckoff Raiders vs. New Rochelle Robins (NY)
Needing a sweep of Friday’s doubleheader Wyckoff fell behind early to New Rochelle, with a score of 4-0 by the end of the 1st. Lefthander P.J. Saporito brushed off 1st inning trouble and began to settle down. Wyckoff’s bats woke up by the 2nd inning, being led by Saporito himself. CF Garrison Ward, LF Dan Lupo (West Milford) and Saporito all homered for Wyckoff, with Saporito hitting two home runs on the day. Saporito went 6 innings to earn the win and RHP Steve Arroyo-Falcon (Englewood) came into the 7th to earn the save as Wyckoff was able to take game one by a score of 8-4.
Game Three (Fri. 8/7) Wyckoff Raiders vs. Milford Hunters (CT)
Back in contention the Raiders looked to sweep their Friday doubleheader, but it would turn out to be no easy task. Embarking on their second extra inning game out of three, Wyckoff and Milford battled back and forth. Wyckoff starter Tim Hannes pitched 6 very strong innings allowing only 2 hits and striking out 4. In the 9th inning 3B Mike Mordeci drew a two out walk, which was followed by RF Aaron Drury, who blasted a 2 run HR over the leftfield fence for a walk off win for the Raiders. RHP Steve Arroyo-Falcon (Englewood) pitched two innings of relief to earn the win for the Wyckoff.
Game Four (Sat. 8/8) Wyckoff Raiders vs. West Haven Greenwoods (CT)
Needing a victory to enter the semifinals of pool play, Wyckoff would again take the game into extra innings as they battled Greenwood to a 1-1 tie after eight innings. The Raiders would work the bases loaded in the 9th inning when up stepped DH Mike Jakupcionis. After a Greenwood pitching change Jakupcionis singled on the 1st pitched to seal the win for the Raiders and propel them into semifinal action on Saturday night. LHP Chris Rastelli (Orangeburg) pitched all nine innings refusing to surrender and picked up the victory.
Game Five (Sat. 8/8) NABF Semi-finals Wyckoff Raiders vs. A Plus Plumbing (CT)
Battled hardened and weary the Raiders entered semifinal action against perennial NABF World Series contender and West Haven Twilight League Champion, A Plus Plumbing. Despite a very strong 8 innings from starter Dave Cahoon, A Plus proved to be too much for the Raiders as they fell by a score of 7-0.
All in all the Wyckoff Raiders and Lyndhurst Rebels made very strong showings in their NABF Regional Tournaments. Both teams supplemented already strong rosters with draft picks from the other teams in the league which illustrated the depth and quality of NJABL talent pool. Congratulations to them, as well as all of the NJABL teams, on yet another successful year of top quality amateur baseball.
NJABL CHAMPIONSHIP
August 1, 2009
Wyckoff 7 Lyndhurst 1
The Wyckoff Raiders were crowned 2009 NJABL Champions with their 7-1 victory over the Lyndhurst Rebels on Saturday. The Raiders were led offensively by CF Garrison Ward (2-run HR), 1B Nick Benvenuto (2 RBI) and 3B Mike Mordeci (2 RBI double). Wyckoff pitcher P.J. Saporito again proved why he is one of the elite pitchers in the league, as he tossed a complete game, striking out 4, while only walking one batter. The Raiders look to continue their winning streak as they head to West Haven, Conn. for NABF regional play.
The Lyndhurst Rebels also secured a NABF Regional spot and will continue play in Brooklyn, NY on Thursday 8/6.
PLAYOFF BRACKET
August 1, 2009
| NORTH JERSEY AMATUER BASEBALL LEAGUE - PLAYOFF BRACKETS |
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Round 2 |
Round 3 |
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Sunday 7/26 |
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Friday 7/31 |
Saturday 8/1 |
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Winner Game 4 |
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Game 7 |
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Winner Game 1 |
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LYNDHURST (4) |
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Winner Game 11 |
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TAPPAN (6) |
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Game 8 |
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Winner Game 8 |
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Winner Game 3 |
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NYACK (2) |
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Game 14 |
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Loser's Bracket Final
August 1, 2009
Lyndhurst 6 Tappan 0
ROUND 4 RESULTS
July 30, 2009
Wyckoff 3 Tappan 0
The Wyckoff Raiders secured a berth in the NJABL championship game, as well as a NABF regional bid, with their 3-0 win against Tappan Thursday night. The Raiders were led by pitcher Tim Hannes who tossed 6 innings of shutout baseball, allowing only 2 hits and striking out 7. Lefthander Cory Kuzmik came into the 7th and struck out the side to earn the save. The Raider offense took advtanage of some Tappan misplays, and CF Garrison Ward hit a key RBI double in the 7th inning to seal the win for Wyckoff.
Lyndhurst 6 Nyack 5
The Lyndhurst Rebels advanced to the semifinals Thursday by defeating the 2 time defending NJABL Champion, Nyack Indians, 6-5 at Veteran's Park in Orangeburg. Oscar Holder (2 for 3) hit a 2 rbi single in the 5th to give the Rebels a 4-3 lead which was followed by a 2 rbi single by Tim Lentine. Jon Walsh picked up the victory and Anthony Ciaramello pitched out of a bases loaded jam in the 7th for the save. Dan Hayden went 4 for 4 for the Indians with 2 runs scored. The Rebels hold the distinction of being the club to knock Nyack out of the playoffs in 2006 as well, interupting what turned into a 4 out of 5 years run as league champs. Lyndhurst now advances to play Tappan for an opportunity to get into the championship game.
Tappan will play Lyndhurst in the Loser's Bracket final Friday night. Winner earns a spot in the League championship to be played on Saturday and the second league birth in the NABF Regional.
ROUND 3 RESULTS
July 28, 2009
The Lyndhurst Rebels used a 9 run 1st inning to catapult them to a 17-5 victory over the West Milford Elks. Mark Malyso hit a 2 run HR. Paul Bonnazzi later added a solo HR. Scott Appleton had 3 hits and 2 rbi's on the day.
The Nyack Indians survived an early Paramus lead to fight back for a 5-4 victory. Paramus had a 4 run 2nd inning highlighted by a 3-run HR off the bat of 3rd baseman Frank Franco. Nyack pitcher Craig Leavy settled down after the 2nd to throw blanks over the next 3 innings and earn the win. Deuce Moreno closed out the game with a 2 inning save. In a 3 run 5th for the Indians, Tom Laczynski and Mike St. John each had rbi hits. Andrew Himmelfarb drew a bases loaded walk to plate the eventual winning run.
Lyndhurst advances to play Nyack on Thursday night in an elimination game.
ROUND 2 RESULTS
July 26, 2009
(1) Wyckoff 8 (4) Lyndhurst 1
The Wyckoff Raiders defeated the Lyndhurst Rebels 8-1 behind the strong pitching of Cory Kuzmik. The lefty threw a complete game, allowing just two hits and striking out 12. The Raiders offense was led by DH P.J. Saporito who had two hits and 3RBI, CF Garrison Ward 3-3 on the day with an RBI and Nick Benvenuto who plated 2 RBI.
(6) Tappan 9 (2) Nyack 7
John Mazzello hit a grand slam in the top of the 7th to lift the D-Backs from a 7-4 deficit. Mazzello finished 2/4 with 5 rbi's on the day. Ty Della Monica hit a 2 run HR for the D-Backs in the 3rd. Tom Laczynski hit a solo HR for the Indians in the 3rd.
(7) West Milford 7 (3) Englewood 6
West Milford came back to score 3 runs in the top of the 7th to defeat the A's 7-6. With one out in the 7th, Scott Staulbaum and Mark Bacco walked. After moving up on a fielder's choice, they were singled home by Anthony Cisternino. Cisternino stole 2nd, went to 3rd on a wild pitch and scored on a single by Jordan Greenberg. Mike Silvestri hit a 3 run homer in the 1st for the Elks. Bryce Warden pitched 2 scoreless innings of relief to earn the win.
(5) Paramus 1 (8) Clifton 0
Ivan Lama from Paramus threw a complete game no-hitter to lead Paramus to victory.
ROUND 1 RESULTS
July 25, 2009
(1) Wyckoff 4 (8) Clifton 0
The Wyckoff Raiders defeated the Clifton Hawks in first round action on Saturday. The Raiders' offense was led by 3B Mike Mordeci and SS Joe Cacchiola. The pair homered in consecutive innings to put Wyckoff on top. The Raiders' lefty ace P.J. Saporito tossed a complete game shutout, allowing only 3 hits and striking out 9.
(2) Nyack 10 (7) West Milford 2
Nyack exploded for 9 runs in the bottom of the 6th to blow open a 2-1 pitchers duel. Ted Broderick and Andrew Himmelfarb each had 2 rbi hits in the 6th. Mark Duncan capped the scoring outburst with a 3 run HR. Mike Pasch went the distance with 9 K's. Tom Meyer had both rbi for the Elks.
(4) Lyndhurst 4 (5) Paramus 2
Jon Walsh fired a complete game 1 hitter to lead the Lyndhurst Rebels to a 4-2 victory over Paramus. Scott Appleton was 2-2 with 2rbi's to lead the Rebels. Paramus' Dave Schwartz broke up Walsh's no hit bid in the 6th with an rbi single off the left field fence.
(6) Tappan 3 (3) Englewood 0
Tappan's Ty Della Monica had a rbi single in the top of the 6th inning to plate the winning run. Terrance henneman had a 2 run HR for Tappan in the top of the 7th. Jonathan Della Monica went the distance for the win.
NJABL Playoffs to begin Saturday 7/25
July 24, 2009
The NJABL will open up the 2009 Playoff tournament with 4 games on Saturday:
10:00 am - #1 seed Wyckoff v # 8 seed Clifton @ Wyckoff Rec Field
11:00 am - #2 seed Nyack v #7 seed West Milford @ Tappan Zee HS
1:30 pm - #4 seed Lyndhurst v #5 seed Paramus @ Matera Field
4:00 pm - #3 seed Englewood v #6 seed Tappan @ Mackay Park
Follow the action all the way to the Final on August 1st.
Both the winner and runner-up will advance to the NABF regionals being played in Brooklyn, NY and New Haven, CT.
Umpires/Schedule
The New Jersey umpire schedule can be found by clicking on Umpire Schedule which is on the main menu. You should have received an email from Pete Amoruso which gave you instructions for the Arbiter web site. Once logged in you should make sure your contact information is up to date and your telephone numbers are public. You should then go to Schedules, you will see your team name and a number under the heading games. Click on the number and you will see your schedule. Click on the heading slots and you will see the umpires assigned to your game and their telephone numbers. You must notify Pete Amoruso and the attending umps if there is a cancellation. Contact Pete Amoruso if you need your login information. Review your schedule there and make sure all your NJ games are listed. If you don't see the game there you may not have umpires at your game.
Schedule
April 28, 2009
The draft schedule has been released to all teams. Please make sure you are contacting your fellow managers and confirming all dates. If you have any complications, please contact Barry Simon immediately.
Reminder - All teams must submit the home game worksheet by 5/10/09.
Free Agents
April 28, 2009
The NJABL is interested in hearing from all baseball players interested in competing as a member of one of our 16 existing teams. In order to be considered, please go to the online forms section on the left and complete a New Player application. You are also encouraged to reach out to the general managers of all of our franchises. Contact information is listed with each teams roster.
Managers - If you have not received the password for access to the free agent list, please contact the webmaster immediately.
New League Officers Elected for 2009
New NJABL leadership was voted into office at the January league meeting. Elected to office for the next 2 years were Barry Simon (President) of the Nyack Indians and Brian Cameron (Secretary/Treasurer) of the River Edge Hawks. Trustees for the upcoming year are Joe Auteri from the Saddle Brook Rebels and Dave Santosuosso of the Clifton Hawks.
A runoff vote was held at the February meeting and Mike Zweben of the Fairlawn Cutters was elected (Vice President).
The league thanks our out going officers for their service to the league over the past 2 years. Special thanks to our outgoing President, Joe Auteri who has served the league for the past six years in the leaders chair. His dedication to making the NJABL a better place to play baseball has been a benefit to us all.
Meeting Schedule for 2009 Season
Important dates for the 2009 season:
February 22nd - Insurance money due, VP election
March 22nd - Schedule to be released - New teams to submit payments
April 19th - Schedule finalized
May 17th
June 28th - Mid season
June 30th - Final rosters submitted
July 19th
July 24th - Playoff meeting
July 25th - Playoffs begin
August 1st - NJABL Championship Day
August 6th - NABF Regional play begins
NJABL is a member of the NABF
The North Jersey Amateur Baseball League is affiliated with the National Amateur Baseball Federation (NABF).
Looking for New Teams
February 18, 2006
The NJABL is looking for new teams for the 2010 season. If you have an existing team looking to relocate or a new team that needs a home, contact us at bsimon44@optonline.net. Come and join the best wood bat league in New Jersey.
Grand Opening
April 16, 2007
The new and improved league store has a number of new items for sale. Printed and embroidered shirts, pants, jackets, bags, blankets and other items are available for men, women and children. Show your support for the league by shopping the North Jersey Amateur Baseball League store.
League Bulletin Board
February 18, 2003 - 03:00 PM
If you have a news item you would like placed on the web page or would like to post something on the league Bulletin Board drop us an e-mail.
Guestbook Entries
August 1, 2005
Dropping by? Use our guest book to say hello. If theres a situation or topic you'd like to discuss please direct it to our forum.
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