2012 Philadelphia A's Baseball Info

The Philadelphia A's head into the Memorial Day Break at 6-3 and in first place in the Penn Division. The team has had its ups and downs in the first third of the 2012 season. They feel that havent fully hit thier stride yet in this early season. However, after the showing this team put on at the NJIBL Inagural Memorial Day AC Tourney winning all 4 games and dominating thier opponets to take home the trophy, they may have just found thier stride. MVP hopeful Billy Mason has had a very good season thus far and CY Young candidate Dennis Geiger is off to his best start in years at 4-1. Many players have made his contributions thus far in 2012 and the big highlight of the early season was the A's first ever walkoff homerun vs the Colt 45s by Chris Godwin off Colts All Star Ace Ian Downes! The A's return home this week to face the Aston Angels (formerly the outlaws) at Hunting Park Sunday June 3rd. First pitch is at 10am, this will be the first meeting of these two teams this year. The A's swept the outlaws (4-0) in last years series.

Scrimmages

March 18th A's 25, Yankees 1

March 25th Philadelphia Greys 7, A's 2

April 1 Roxbourogh Panthers 7, A's 3

April 7th A's 7, Delco Orioles 1

2011 Philadelphia A's Baseball

The Philadelphia A's ARE THE 2011 GPMABL CHAMPIONS!!!!!

After a long 6 year drought, on September 11th, 2011 at 741pm, the Philadelphia A's claimed their 2nd championship title in franchise history with a 10-2 rout over the Penn Division Champion Colt 45s. The A's not only had to wait 6 years but with all the rain in august, another 3 weeks to finally claim the title. A's Ace Frank Busillo pitched a complete game to get the deceisive win and A's MVP Billy Mason was on base all 5 times he came to the plate and scored three runs. The squibber heard round the world was the start of the big nite for the A's. Dennis Higgins walked, and Billy Mason came to the plate and hit a little squibber down first base, the ball was spinning so much it gave Colts pitcher Steve McReady fits, forcing him to hurry his throw and overthrow the first baseman. This led to Dennis Higgins scoring the first run of the game, the A's went on to score 3 more runs in the first to take a 4-0 lead, and they never looked back. Chris Schroeder and Rodney Quintana also had huge nights at the plate! The Colts had two big chances with runners in scoring positon but did not capitalize and the A's just kept pouring it on. The final out of the game was recorded by RF Adam Oddo. This ends the greatest season in franchise history with an overall record of 23-6. The A's celebrated into the night at PJ Whelians, then on friday sept 15 partied well into the wee hours of the morning!!!!

Standings and Stats can be found on www.gpmabl.com

2012 offseason NEWS

A's ink three to 2012 Contracts.........

The A"s finished their offseason shopping bringing back of Cuba Quintana, after a few years layoff Cuba is ready to return. Former team mvp will help bolster the power on the offense in 2011. Chris Daubert who played a keyed utility role in 2010 and came up with some big hits will return as well in 2012. C Steve Defroda, whom played with the midweek team in 2011, will be added to the sunday team in 2012 for his speed and hitting ability. With the entire roster returning in 2012, the A's ARE THE TEAM TO BEAT!!!!!

The A's begin to defend thier title January 15th at hitting and pitching camp at the hit doctor!!!!!!!!!!

2011 Philadelphia A's All Stars

These players had excellent seasons and were rewarded with a trip to the annual all star game in wilington @ frawley stadium on Aug 23rd. Our Penn Division smoked the Franklin division 10-3. Ryan Golderer showed his blazing speed with a steal of home and A's 2011 Cy young Frank Busillo pitched a scoreless frame in the 3rd.

Pat Dunn

Dennis Geiger

Billy Mason

Ryan Golderer

Brian Simon

Chris Godwin

Dennis Higgins

Adam Oddo

Frank Busillo

2011 Philadelphia A's Schedule

All Games are doubleheaders on Sunday starting at 10am.

4/3 @ Hartford Crossing (NJ) vs Mayfair Fighting Irish won 13-4, won 19-1 (2-0)

4/10 @ Hartford Crossing (NJ) vs Outlaws won 7-2, won 7-5 (4-0)

4/17 @ Hartfrod Crossing (NJ) vs Philadelphia Comets RAINED OUT

5/1 @ Lasalle HS vs Mayfair Fighting Irish won 18-0, won 3-1 (6-0)

5/15 @ Hartford Crossing (NJ) vs Quad City Brawlers won 19-5, won 15-8 (8-0)

5/22 @ Neumann University vs Outlaws won 6-3, won 6-2 (10-0)

6/5 @ Latshaw/Mccarthy vs Red Sox won 10-0, lost 9-3 (11-1)

6/12 @ Latshaw/Mccarthy vs Quad City Brawlers won 7-1, won 10-2 (13-1)

6/19 @ Latshaw/Mccarthy vs Red Sox (Single Game) lost 5-3 (13-2)

6/26 @ Hartford Crossing vs Colt 45s won 2-1, lost 7-0 (14-3)

7/10 @ Lasalle HS vs Muckdawgs won 17-4, won 5-3 (16-3)

7/17 @ Villanova vs Colt 45s lost 2-1, won 7-1 (17-4)

7/24 @ Lasalle College vs Philadelphia Comets Won, Lost 5-3 (18-5)

7/31 @ Lasalle College vs Philadelphia Comets won 8-0, lost 5-4 (19-6)

8/7 Playoffs @ Hartford Crossing vs Brawlers won 2-1 Advance to Semis

8/7 Semis Game 1 @ Ashburn vs Comets won 6-2

8/21 Semis Game 2 @ Ashburn vs Comets Won 6-5 Advance to GPMABL CHAMPIONSHIP

9/11 Championship @ Hartford Crossing vs Colt 45s WON 10-2 WIN GPMABL CHAMPIONSHIP!!!!

How the Champs were built

1999 - 1b Billy Mason - Started the Franchise as the Philadelphia Seadogs, has been manager thru all 12 years.

2000- OF Sol Raie - Came on the team as an unrestricted free agent, has been on the team for 8 yrs.

SP Dennis Geiger - Came over from the Comets, has been here ever since.

2001 - OF Brian Simon - Came on as an unrestricted free agent, has been here ever since.

Rodney Quintana - Came on team as unrestricted free agent, other than being suspended for 2 yrs has been here ever since

2004 - 1b/p Joe Juliano - Came over after the Yankees let him go, has been part of the team for 5 years.

2008 - SP Frank Busillo - Came on as unrestricted free agent, has been a horse since 2010.

2009 - OF Adam Oddo - Drafted in 1st round of GPMABL Draft.

OF Waiel Abdallah - Drafted in 2nd round of GPMABL Draft.

SS Chris Schroeder - Came on as an unrestricted free agent.

2010 - 2b Dennis Higgins - came over from Bucks County Brewers after they folded on xmas 2009.

C Pat Dunn - Came on as an unrestricted free agent.

Utilty Man Ernie Desimone - Came on as an unrestricted free agent.

3b Chris Godwin - came on as an unrestricted free agent.

2011 -INF Luis Ortiz - came on as an unrestricted free agent.

P Zeke Boren - came on as an unrestricted free agent from Havertown Eagles.

CF Ryan Golderer - came on as an unrestricted free agent from Montco Phillies.

2011 Awards

The Philadelphia A's would like to congratulate the following players for an outstanding 2011 season....

MVP - Billy Mason - only 30-30-30 hits/runs/rbi season in league history
GOLD GLOVES - Chris Schroeder/Ryan Golderer
CY YOUNG - Frank Busillo
ROOKIE OF THE YEAR - Zeke Boren

Meet the 2010 Philadelphia A's

top from left to right: MGR Billy Mason, Rodney Quintana, Phil Wilson, Frank Busillo, Chris Godwin, Ric Mruk, Chris Drobish, Pat Dunn, Dennis Geiger, Sal Ruggeri, Chris Kloepfer, Adam Steiz, Chris Schroeder, Shane Barrett, Ernie Desimone, Chris Daubert.
kneeling from left to right: Brian Glavin, Mike Mychack, Dennis Higgins, Sol Raie, Brian Simon, Adam Oddo.

2010 Season

The Philadelphia A's ended the 2010 regular season on sun aug 1 with a split against the colt 45s. They end in 2nd place in the Penn division with a record of 17-8. They played the outlaws in a one game playoff and won 7-0. The A's advanced to play the Montco Phillies in the Semi finals and won 2 out of 3 games in the series to advance to championship. Unfortunately, the A's lost 15-2 and 5-1 to the Red Sox in the ship.

Overall Record 20 wins 11 losses in summer.

MEMORIAL DAY Tournament Atlantic City NJ.

The A's went 1-2 in the AC Memorial day tourney. The Team played well, but between the umpires bad strike zone and not getting the hits at the right time the A's dropped 2 games. They will be going back for the labor day tourney in sept

2010 NJIBL Weeknight League

The A's went 8-0 in the weeknight league, but lost the championship 6-2 to the Mt Laurel Brewers.

2010 SJMABL Weeknite League

The A's went 6-1 in this weeknite league, but once again lost championship to Hammonton Blue Jays.

2010 NJIBL FALL LEAGUE

The A's went 8-1 in the fall, but for the fourth time this season they lose championship to Jersey Devils 9-3.

OVERALL RECORD in 2010

42 wins 16 losses.

GREAT SEASON GUYS! When we do win a championship well party for weeks!

Milt Thompson's Hitting Tips!

Milt Thompson, the World Champion Phillies hitting coach, is the official hitting coach of the Philadelphia A's in 2009! His hitting techniques were learned by some of the A's this offseason in order to better their offensive production in 2009. Below are his hitting tips.

1. Have Fun - its just a game!

2. See the ball - Hit the ball!

3. See the ball - Catch the ball!

4. Relax, Step, and Throw.

5. You hit with your hands - not your body!

6. Trust your hands - let the ball get to the front of the plate!

7. Let the game come to you - dont force it.

8. Practice the way you play - game speed.

9. Trust your natural abilty.

10. Your goal is to have more hits then games played.

A's AT MILTS HITTING SESSIONS!

Chris - http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hqtzyoCN8Ng
YL - http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Gdz2hbn3g4E
Bill - http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bjOLk1rMvwA
Brian - http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=31od8RGupSU
more Chris - http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PPkqks-TMUU
more YL - http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DB2Td3V8obs

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2007 Philadelphia A’s
Franklin Division Champions!!!

Top Row: (Left to Right)

(Manager) Bill Mason – Rick Bates – Mike Szelagowski – Brian Simon – Joe Juliano – Chris Kloepfer – Ron Hirsch – Dennis Geiger – Chris Drobish – Sol Raie – (Coach) Wayne Drobish – Doug Biernacki

Bottom Row: (Left to Right)

Mike Sylvia – Steve Gallo – Luis Selles – VI Joseph – Bill Ginley – Willie Liggins – (Bat-boy) Tyler Biernacki – Carlos Collado – Jon Pierce

A Little Bit of A's History

This organization ended its 12th season as an Adult/Semi Pro Baseball Club. We have made the playoffs every season and we have appeared in seven championships, winning one in 2005 and one in 2011! The overall team record is 238 wins, 161 losses, 3 ties.

The overall playoff record is 25-21

The team has only 5 team MVP's in the last 12 seasons....

Billy Mason (7x)
Cuba Quintana (3x)
Joe Juliano (1x)
Dennis Geiger (1x)
Chris Drobish (1x)

As you can see....This has been a very successful organization.

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