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, Hudson 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.
Lyndhurst Rebels 8 West Milford 3
May 23, 2012
The Rebels came back from a 3 run defecit behind the strong pitching of Marc Sommerhalter who got the win an Jon Walsh piked up the save.Tim Seiden accounted for all 3 West Milford runs with a 3 run homer.
Pearl River Salty Dogs 10 Little Ferry Blue Devils 3
May 22, 2012
Kevin Rocco pitched a complete game with 8 strikeouts, allowing 5 hits. Eric Nanton had 2 hits and 1 RBI, and Matt Buesser had 1 hit and 2 RBI's.
Paramus Birds 13 West Milford Elks 2
May 22, 2012
Lyndhurst Rebels 17 Rockland Rebels 1
May 22, 2012
Lyndhurst bats combine for 22 hits and a strong pitching outing by rookie to defeat Rockland.
Englewood A's 8 Hackensack Canes 4
May 20, 2012
Englewood A's get their second win of the season behind the strong pitching of Johnathan Della Monica. Della Monica threw five innings only allowing two runs and scattering five hits, while striking out 11 batters. Vito Marichal helped provide some offense by getting two hits, two RBI and a run scored. Ryan Beckman also had two hits on the day. Hackensack's Robin Roberts hit a lead-off solo homer in the bottom of the first for the Canes.
Nyack Indians 9 Pal.Park Wildcats 0
May 20, 2012
The Nyack Indians opened up their 19th season with a win over the Palisades Park Wildcats. Newcomer, Tim Tedesco went 5 strong for his first win as an Indian. Tom Laczynski got the Indians on the board in the 4th when he followed Marc Giordano's lead off double with a rbi single. Steve Maio was 2 for 2 with a rbi in his Indians debut. Rob Stefutti went 2 for 3 for the Wildcats.
Rockland Royals 4 Orangeburg Cubs 0
May 20, 2012
The Rockland Royals inaugural game in the NJABL went off without a hitch as they two-hit the Orangeburg Cubs in a 4-0 win. Mike Apreda went 4 for 4 with an RBI as Joe Ferrara got the win for the Royals. Ryan Kraemer and Andrew Trozzo got the only two hits for the Cubs.
Rutherford Rays 10 Nyack Yankees 0
May 20, 2012
The Rutherford Rays' offense lead the way as they earned a 10-0 victory in their NJABL debut. Leading the way was OF Emilio Fernandez who went 3-4, 2B, 2 RBI, a run scored, and 2 SB. Jonattan Fernandez went 2-4 with 2 runs scored, an RBI, and 2 stolen bases. Marc Hanna added two hits, and Anthony D'Agostino went 2-3 with 2 RBI. The Rays also received a strong pitching performance from starter Aaron Kalb who went 6 shutout innings walking 1, surrendering 3 hits and striking out 5. Joe Santora threw a perfect 7th inning to close the game.
Englewood A's 6 Pal.Park Wildcats 3
May 18, 2012
Vito Marichal hit a two out, two run home run in the fifth, to help Englewood come from behind in a opening day victory for the A's. Marichal finished the day going two for three, with two runs scored, three RBI and a stolen base. The A's were led by a strong pitching performance from Steven "Ace" Arroyo-Falcon who threw six innings in the start. Arroyo-Falcon only allowed two earned runs, while striking out ten batters, to get his first win on the season. Englewood's Greg Sahagian went two for two, with an RBI and a walk. Palisades Park's Rob Russo hit a two run homerun for the Wildcats. Englewood plays Sunday versus the Hackensack Hurricanes @ 1pm.
Englewood A's & Nyack Yanks set to play @ Provident Bank Park
July 15, 2012 – 12:00 PM
The Englewood A's and the Nyack Yankees agreed today to play a regular season game @ Provident Bank Park in Pomona, NY. Provident Bank Park is home to the Rockland Boulders, an independent minor league baseball team of the CanAm Baseball league. The game will be played on July 15th @ 12pm. After the game, the Rockland Boulders will host the New Jersey Jackals @ 5pm. Admission for the NJABL & CanAm doubleheader is only $13 per ticket. For tickets, please contact Mario Lugones Jr., coach of the Englewood A's at (347)723-0862 or Mario Martinez coach of the Nyack Yankees (845)269-1077. This game will be the first NJABL game ever played at a minor league stadium. Hope to see you there!!!!
NJABL Appreciation Night at the Orange Lantern
April 1, 2012
NJABL league appreciation night will be hosted by the Orange Lantern Saloon, Paramus NJ on Saturday night, May 19th, 2012 beginning at 8:00pm. The Orange Lantern will be offering drink specials for NJABL league members, there will be a live band, raffle and a picture slide show of all NJABL teams. The O.L. has been a sponsor of the Paramus Birds since 2010. We have been very fortunate to have them as our sponsor and our relationship has grown more into a friendship in supporting one another. The Orange Lantern has been in business for over 75 years and is the number 1 place in Bergen County to watch sports, play darts, listen to great music and have drinks with good friends. The Birds and the NJABL want to thank them by supporting their business by making this a successful turn out, so save the date and let's kick off the 2012 season with a BANG! Let's take this opportunity to get together and hang out socially off the baseball field and celebrate what we all love doing, playing summer ball!!! Let's GO! Thank you to all teams in advance for your anticipated support on this night, looking forward to seeing you all there!
Bergen Pirates Join NJABL
March 22, 2012
The Bergen Pirates became the 4th expansion team to be accepted by the NJABL for play in 2012. The Pirates will be based out of Hillsdale, NJ. The team has come the ranks together and are now ready to jump up to the next level. Alfredo Monagas and Tony Sicilia will be running the show for the Pirates. When asked about his squad Monagas stated "we are a group of college guys that have been playing together since little league and throughout high school. Our team is loaded with young players who love the sport of baseball. We draw players from all over Bergen County. We love to play and we love to win. We are anxious toface the competetion in the NJABL."
River Edge Hawks Fold
March 22, 2012
The NJABL is sad to announce that league charter team, the River Edge Hawks will be ceasing operations for the 2012 season. General Manager Brian Cameron has decided to return to college to pursue a MBA at Notre Dame leaving a big hole in the lineup as well as in the team front office. We wish Brian and the Hawks well and expect to see many of them picked up in the free agent pool.
NJABL Announces 2012 Expansion Franchises
January 23, 2012
The NJABL is pleased to announce that 3 new teams were accepted as members of the league for the 2012 season. The Rockland Royals, Belleville Rays and Hackensack Hurricanes all met the new team criteria and were unanimously voted to enter the league.
The Rockland Royals Baseball Organization has been competing since 2004 in travel, Tournament and League play. Under the leadership of manager Vinny Randazzo, the Royals started as a 14U team and have moved up to the 18 and older College division over the past three seasons. In eight years of play the Royals have compiled 241 wins and 159 losses averaging 30 wins a season with 4 Tournament Championships and one League title. The Royals are excited to join the NJABL in 2012.
The Belleville Rays are entering their 5th season as a team and chose to apply to the NJABL because we are seeking a more structure and highly competitive league. The Rays are comprised mainly of 18-25 year olds who are currently in college or were former college players. Rays manager, Dave Caruso stated "We have the drive and determination to compete at high levels and have the goal of winning the NJABL Championship". We wish the best of luck to all of the other teams and are excited for a highly competitive and fun season! The Hackensack Hurricanes are led by Jay Alcivar and Evans Roche. The Hurricanes will preach the strong core values of team as family and consist of players that have been together since their high school days, along with friends and family of the program who currently play within the ranks of Divison 1 baseball to Independent professional baseball. The main focus is to build a foundation and to grow from there as well as reaching out to the community and giving opportunities to elite players who don't have the exposure as some other programs do. The Canes are extremely grateful to be apart of the NJABL and look forward to a successful inaugural season.
Nyack Indian Jadd Schmeltzer Drafted by Boston Red Sox
June 8, 2011
Indians pitcher Jadd Schmeltzer was selected today in the 49th round of the MLB draft by the Boston Red Sox. Schmeltzer who recently finished his senior season at Cornell with a 3-4 record and 3.63 era, had recently returned to the Indians after previously playing on the 2008 NJABL Champion team. The Indians and the NJABL wish Jadd the best of luck.
Free Agents
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.
The NJABL is on Facebook
April 1, 2010
You can now friend the NJABL on Facebook. Click on the Facebook icon on the left handside of this page to go direct.
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 2012 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.
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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