GPMABL History

Greater Philadelphia Men's Adult Baseball League

History

2009 — The GPMABL completed its ninth successful year after enduring the soggiest summer in memory. The league played games at Villanova's Plymouth Meeting Field, LaSalle's Hank DeVincent Field, Neumann University Field, Cheltenham Field, Latshaw-McCarthy Field, Marple-Newtown, Northeast High School, Clifton Heights, Cardinal O’Hara, Liberty Bell Field, and Richie Ashburn Field. Highlights included a 100-inning marathon that raised funds for Autism research and the league’s first Cinderella champions, the Bucks County Reds who won their first GPMABL title despite entering the Championship Tournament as the eighth seed.

2009 GPMABL

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GPMABL CHAMPIONS

Bucks County Reds

Kris Sharp (Manager), Vince Curtis, Joshua DeBeary, Anthony Di Bacco, Dan Garcia, Danny Graf, Ryan Hays, Rich LaPat, Nate Maxwell, Tim McLaughlin, Anthony Nelson, Joe Onorato

Eric Pugh, Mark Randall, Dave Rosen, David Rushoven, C.J. Ryan, Carter Schauf, Donahue Shaun, Kevin Vuernick

GPMABL PENNANT WINNERS

Penn Division - Havertown Eagles

James Nix (Manager), Brett Binder, James Casey, Mitchell Colletto, Craig Denlinger, Jim Dirisio, Brian Freiland, Carl Gibbs, Mark Gilliford, Keith Gorman, Rob Harvey, Brett Hiett, Chris Kestner, John Lee, Steve McDermet, Sam Miller, David Polgar, Marcus Spero, Mike Stott, Jason Williams

Franklin Division - Yankees

Mike Johnston (Manager), Jaesha Benjamin, Matt Blazynski, Ralph Cameron, Brandon Copeland, Dan Gavlick

EJ Goldstein, Neil Herman, Doug Howard, Hong Kim, Adam Links, Lee Middleberg, Derrick Morgan, Eric Price, Carl Prushinski, Kevin Reilly, Javar Rochester, Michael Ruggiero, Bill Rush, Justin Tillinghast, Linton Ward, Matt Wilcox

GPMABL STANDOUTS

GPMABL MVP
Avis Smith
(Dodgers)
.533 AVG
19 RBI
24 Hits

GPMABL CY YOUNG
Andrew Fraser
(Mustangs)
1.05 ERA
7 Wins
52 Strike Outs

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2009 League Leaders
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2009 Results/Standings
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2009 Rosters

2009 All-Star Teams

Penn Division Stars
Brett Binder, Rafi Cave, Mitch Colletto, Craig Denlinger, Jimmy Donofrio, Ian Downes, Baron Ferguson, Mark Gilliford, Spencer Graves, Bob Hartle, Brett Hiett, Adam Kuchemba, John Lee, Wille Liggins, Nick Madden, Bryan McKernan, Sam Miller, Phil Motley, James Nix, Dave Polgar, Gerry Sasse, Avis Smith, Marcus Spero, Mike Thompson, Adam Virant, Ryan Whitmarsh

Franklin Division Stars
Pat Carney, Tom Crilley, Dan Fox, Andrew Fraser, Dan Gavlick, Ryan Golderer, Bryant Harmon, Neil Herman, Mike Johnston, Ben Jones, Lee Middleberg, Mike Ruggiero, Mike Shalon, Brian Sharma, Matt Wilcox, Adam Wisniewski

2008 — The GPMABL enjoyed another great year on grass and dirt. The league played games at Villanova's Plymouth Meeting Field, LaSalle's Hank DeVincent Field, Eastern University Field, Cheltenham Field, Latshaw-McCarthy Field, Washington High School, Clifton Heights, Cardinal O’Hara, Liberty Bell Field, and Richie Ashburn Field. Highlights included an incredible day on the field playing baseball at Citizens Bank Park, an All-Star Game under the lights at the home of the Wilmington Blue Rocks a playoff tournament won by the league's reigning champions, the Havertown Eagles, and Commissioner Brett Mandel’s induction into the MSBL National Hall of Fame.

2008 GPMABL

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GPMABL CHAMPIONS

Havertown Eagles

James Nix (Manager), Dan Beerhalter, Christopher Boyle, Mike Carfagno, James Casey, Mitch Colletto, Kevin Conklin, Jim Diorisio, Keith Gorman, Rob Harvey, Chris Kestner, John Lee, Chris Macias, Sam Miller, Jeff Monaco, Dave Polgar, Sal Raie, Wayne Robinson, Gerry Sasse, Pat Sowers,
Marcus Spero, Mike Stott, Brian Ward, Mike Young

GPMABL PENNANT WINNERS

Penn Division - Havertown Eagles

Franklin Division - Colt .45s

Anthony Bueti (Manager), Mike Bernabe, Richard Callahan, Ian Downes, Baron Ferguson, Russell Krause, Scott Leusner, Charles Lovell,
Jason McDonald, Bryan McKernan, Ken Racowski, Jacob Schulz, Shane Strawn, Suresh Swaminathan, Chris Vecsey, Adam Virant, Ian Wallace, Ryan Whitmarsh

GPMABL STANDOUTS

GPMABL MVP
Dan Gavlick
(Yankees)
.421 AVG
19 RBI
24 Hits

GPMABL CY YOUNG
John Lee
(Eagles)
1.51 ERA
10 Wins
71 Strike Outs

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2008 League Leaders
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2008 Results/Standings
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2008 Rosters

2008 All-Star Teams

Penn Division Stars
(James Nix - Manager)
Kevin Conklin, John Lee, Dave Polgar, Gerry Sasse, Brian Ward, Mike Johnston, Mike Ruggiero, Dan Gavlick, Seth Brunner, Ben Jones, Daniel Madonna, Nate Tolvaisa, Brett Hiett, Bret Binder, Steve McDermet, Eric Guise, Billy Mason, Frank Busillo, Ron Hirsch, Joe Juliano

Franklin Division Stars
(Ian Downes - Manager)
Brett Leibhart, Jeremy Honaker, Andrew Marcus, David Rushoven, Jon Baker, Nate Maxwell, Brett Mandel, Chris Drobish, Chris Vecsey, Ryan Whitmarsh, Joe Onorato, Ryan Golderer, Ken Racowski, Buck Schaaf, Kevin Snow, Justin Newman, Dave Schmidt, Sal Ruggieri, Matt Gionta

2007 — The GPMABL expanded in its eight year, adding two teams to establish a ten-team league. The league upgraded fields, adding college diamonds and played games at Villanova's Plymouth Meeting Field, LaSalle's Hank DeVincent Field, Eastern University Field, Deptford High School, Cheltenham Field, Liberty Bell Field, and Richie Ashburn Field. Highlights included hosting the Russian National Team for an international exhibition -- attracting an article in the Philadelphia Inquirer (see 1, 2, 3, 4) and an article (see 1, 2) in the Philadelphia Weekly -- playing in local and national post-season tournaments, and a playoff tournament won by the league's first true dynasty and three-time champions, the Havertown Eagles.

2007 GPMABL

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GPMABL CHAMPIONS

Havertown Eagles

James Nix (Manager), Mike Carfagno, James Casey, Mitch Colletto, Kevin Conklin, Jim Diorisio, Jeff Farrell, Fran Flanagan, Keith Gorman, Rob Harvey, Blair Hayden, Chris Kestner, Brian Kozlowski, John Lee, Chris Macias, Dustin Mier, Sam Miller, Jeff Monaco, Dave Polgar, Gerry Sassee, Marcus Spero, Mike Stott, Brian Ward

GPMABL PENNANT WINNERS

Penn Division - Havertown Eagles

Franklin Division - Philadelphia A's

Billy Mason (Manager), Rick Bates, Doug Biernacki, Carlos Collando, Chris Drobish, Steve Gallo, Dennis Geiger, Billy Ginley, Ron Hirsh, Joe Juliano, Christopher Kloepfer, Edward LaGuardia, Willie Liggins, Jonathan Pierce, Sol Raie, Luis Selles, Brian Simon, Mike Sllvia, Michael Szelagowski

GPMABL STANDOUTS

GPMABL MVP
Billy Mason
(A's)
.481 AVG
24 RBI
38 Hits

GPMABL CY YOUNG
Chris Vescey
(Colt .45s)
0.30 ERA
10 Wins
72 Strike Outs

GPMABL SEASON IN REVIEW

2007 League Leaders
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2007 Results/Standings
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2007 Rosters

2007 All-Star Teams

Penn Division Stars
(James Nix - Manager)
Bill Mason, Chris Drobish, Rick Bates, Willie Liggins, Doug Biernicki (Alt), Scott Colmyer, Dana Erb, Nick Madden, Joe Collins, Matt Gionta (Alt), Brett Hiett, Brett Binder, Jason Williams, Jason Hale, Brian Withrow, Dave Rusthoven, Kevin Vuernick, C.J. Ryan, Rick Baily (Alt), Brian Sharma, Phil Orzechowski, Craig Solomon

Franklin Division Stars
(Kris Sharp - Manager)
Sam Miller, Brian Ward, John Lee, Keith Gorman, Dave Polgar, Chris Vecsey, Jason McDonald, Dan Gavlick, E.J. Goldstein, Derrick Morgan, Mike Johnston, Mike Maley, Kevin Snow, Rick Russo, Jesse Frasch, Dan Wilson, Pat Carney, Eric Harter

2006 — The GPMABL expanded in its sixth year, creating two divisions with a total of eight teams chasing the championship. The league played games at Deptford High School, Camden Catholic High School, Cardinal O'Hara High School, Liberty Bell Field, Kerr Field and Richie Ashburn Field. Highlights included a trip to Cooperstown, NY to play ball on the Baseball Hall of Fame's Doubleday Field, a no-hitter and a double-elimination playoff tournament that crowned the Havertown Eagles the league's first back-to-back champions.

2006 GPMABL

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GPMABL CHAMPIONS

Havertown Eagles

James Nix (Manager), Brian Bradford, Peter Byrne, Michael Carfagno, Mitchell Colletto, Pete Cooper, Jeff Farrell, Fran Flanagan, Keith Gorman, Jake Green, Andrew Hurst, Mike Johnston, Anthony Juliana, Chris Kestner, Brian Kozlowski, John Lee, Sam Miller, Dave Polgar, Marcus Spero, Jonathan Virtue, Brian Ward, Robert Wardlow

GPMABL PENNANT WINNERS

Penn Division - Havertown Eagles

Franklin Division - Bucks County Reds

Kris Sharp (Manager), Richard Bailey, Kevin Brown, Anthony DiBacco, Russell Douglass, Billy Dove, Michael Fein, Andres Gaffield, Tom Hiro, Damien Jones, Joshua Liss, Nolberto Lopez, Peter Mahler, Daniel McCall, John Moran, Anthony Nelson, Jason Neufeld, Joey Onorato, David Rushtoven, S. Carter Schauf, Travis Yocum

GPMABL STANDOUTS

GPMABL MVP
Jason McDonald
(Colt 45s)
.440 AVG
21 RBI
22 Hits

GPMABL CY YOUNG
Chris Vescey/
Jeff Farrell
(Colt .45s)/(Eagles)
0.22/0.93 ERA
7/8 Wins
79/46 Strike Outs

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2006 League Leaders
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2006 Results/Standings
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2006 Rosters

2006 All-Star Teams

Penn Division Stars
(James Nix - Manager)
Dave Polgar, Seth Brunner, Keith Gorman, Neal McMonigle, Phil Goodhead, Buddy Nix, Nate Tolvaisa, Mitch Colletto, Steve Hay, Brian Sharma, Jason McDonald, Ian Downes, Jim Neusch, Jason Hemerka, Ryan Whitmarsh, Chris Vescey, Dave Brownback, Jeff Farrell, Bryant Harmon, Dave Jerdon

Franklin Division Stars
(Chris Joswick - Manager)
"June" Lopez, Jesse Frasche, Brett Mandel, Damien Jones, Brian DiCurcio, Chris Joswick, Paul McInnis, Anthony Nelson, Jason Williams, Kris Sharp, Don Peterson, Bryan Withrow, Jason Hale, Tom Hiro, James Freeman, Don Peterson, Jason Leet, Mike Sabol, David Schmidt, Brett Hiett

2005 — The GPMABL celebrated its fifth year with another season of great games and quality play. The league played games at Deptford High School, Camden Catholic High School, Cardinal O'Hara High School, and Richie Ashburn Field. Highlights included El Wingador throwing out the first pitch of the season, a switch to all-wood play, a league title for the Havertown Eagles, and an All-Star Game at Wilmington Blue Rocks Stadium that ended the year with a fun evening on the diamond...and then off the field toasting the season that was.

2005 GPMABL

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GPMABL CHAMPIONS

Havertown Eagles
James Nix (Manager), Michael Carfagno, Mitchell Colletto, Bill Dahling, Jeff Farrell, Fran Flanagan, Keith Gorman, Michael Indico, Jason Kessler, Chris Kestner, Brian Kozlowski, John Lee, Dan McMaster, Sam Miller, Dave Polgar, Gerry Sasse, Brian Ward, Vinnie Ward, Matthew Wardlow , Robert Wardlow, Mark Zitzler

GPMABL PENNANT WINNERS

GPMABL STANDOUTS

GPMABL MVP
Dan McMaster (3B)
(Eagles)
.509 AVG
17 RBI
29 Hits

GPMABL CY YOUNG
Kevin Snow
(Blue Rocks)
1.69 ERA
7 Wins
69 Strike Outs

GPMABL SEASON IN REVIEW

2005 League Leaders
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2005 Results/Standings
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2005 Rosters

2005 All-Star Teams

Comets/Red Sox/Phillies Stars
(Jason Hale - Manager)
Jason Hale, Bill Johnson, Brett Mandel, Gene Lasky*, Bret Binder, Paul McInnis, Rico Lucero, Aaron Meredith, James Giglio, John Higgins, Miles Magbie, Michael Goldman, Bryan Bezdikian#, Antonio Aspite, Brian Sharma#, Jason Hale, Nick Madden, Shawn Barnes*, Rich Callahan, John D'Alessandro, Joe Collins

Colt .45s/Eagles/Blue Rocks Stars
(Chris Joswick - Manager)
Chris Joswick, Mike Sippel, Chris Joswick, Bryan McKernan Anthony Bueti*, Kevin Snow, Ken Racowski, Jason McDonald, Tom Haberbusch, Ian Downes, Mike Sabol, David Schmidt, Mark Joswick, Dan McMaster, Buddy Nix, Keith Gorman*, Jeff Farrell, Sam Miller, John Lee, Fran Flanagan, Dave Polgar#

*All-Star Selection, but unable to attend
#Playing in place of absent player

2004 — Another great year of GPMABL baseball came and went with close games and quality play. The league played games at Girard College, Deptford High School, Saint John Neumann High School, and Richie Ashburn Field. Highlights included Miss Philadelphia throwing out the first pitch of the season, a GPMABL player moving from our games to an independent professional baseball league, a league title for the Blue Rocks after two previous unrewarded trips to the finals, and an All-Star Game at Wilmington Blue Rocks Stadium that ended the year with a fun evening on the diamond...and then off the field toasting the season that was.

2004 GPMABL

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GPMABL CHAMPIONS

Delco Blue Rocks
Mike O'Meara (Manager), John Barbagallo, Brian Fisher, Tom Haberbusch, Christopher Joswick, Mark Joswick, Kenneth Lawyer, Jason Leet, Michael Maley, Christopher Mirzai, Mike Sabol, David Schmidt, Kevin Scott, Kevin Snow, John Springart, Thomas Vito

GPMABL PENNANT WINNERS

GPMABL STANDOUTS

GPMABL MVP
Brian Kozlowski (OF)
(Eagles)
.452 AVG
.887 SLG
28 Hits
6 Home Runs

GPMABL CY YOUNG
Ian Downes
(Colt .45s)
1.91 ERA
5 Wins
60 Strike Outs

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2004 League Leaders
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2004 Results/Standings
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2004 Rosters

2004 All-Star Teams

Comets/Red Sox/Phillies Stars
(Anthony Bologna - Manager)
Billy Aicroth, Shawn Barnes, Matt Clark, Joe Collins, Brandon Cuff, John D'Alessandro, Bobby Davis, Steve Ehrlich, Mark Gaglione James Giglio, Jason Hale, Brett Heitt, John Higgins, Tommy Jackson, Jimmy Jackson, Mike Kamrad Rico Lucero, Brett Mandel, Sean Morris, Mike Newman, Hector Santiago, Greg Thompson

Colt .45s/Eagles/Blue Rocks Stars (Anthony Bueti - Manager)
Anthony Bueti, Mike Carfagno, Mitch Colletto, Ian Downes, Kevin Downes, Jeff Ferrell, Tom Haberbusch, Chris Joswick, Mark Joswick, Brian Kozlowski, Jason Leet, Mike Malley, Jason McDonald, Bryan McKernan, Buddy Nix, Dave Polgar, Brian Poniatowski, David Schmidt, Kevin Scott, Kris Sharp, Kevin Snow, Chris Vescey

*All-Star Selection, but unable to attend
#Playing in place of absent player

2003 — This was another great year of GPMABL baseball. More players than ever were on league rosters and the competition was fierce. The league played games at Girard College, Delaware County Community College, Deptford High School, Saint John Neumann High School, and Richie Ashburn Field. Highlights included WIP radio personality Angelo Cataldi throwing out the first pitch of the season, many dramatic extra-inning games, an upset-filled playoff round that led to a hard-fought championship victory, a major article and photo essay in the Philadelphia Inquirer, and an All-Star Game at Veterans Stadium that allowed the GPMABL stars to live out their childhood dreams of playing at the home of the Phillies.

2003 GPMABL

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GPMABL CHAMPIONS

Philadelphia Comets
Anthony Bologna (Manager), Antonio Aspite, Bill Aichroth, Greg Bashaw, Bryan Bezdikian, Liam Braber, Fran Ciociola, Joe Collins, Dave DeRuchie, John Dilliplane, Mike Dilliplane, James Jackson, Thomas Jackson, Gregg Jewett, Bob Koenig, Nick Madden, Brett Mandel, Rob Mission, Hector Santiago, Dwight Steward, Rafi Wilson

GPMABL PENNANT WINNERS

Colt .45s
Anthony Bueti (Manager), Michael Carfagno, Ian Downes, Kevin Downes, Matthew Hall, Mark Hutchinson, Michael Johnston, Brad Mowbray, Jason McDonald, James Nix, Brian Poniatowski, Ken Racowski, Kevin Rowe, Kris Sharp, Lee Weinstein, Mark Wittman, Bob Zackrewski

GPMABL STANDOUTS

GPMABL MVP
Matt Curry SS/2B
(Fishtown Phillies)
.517 AVG
.862 SLG
30 Hits

GPMABL CY YOUNG
Ian Downes
(Colt .45s)
1.08 ERA
70 Strike Outs

GPMABL SEASON IN REVIEW

2003 League Leaders
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2003 Results/Standings
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2003 Rosters

2003 All-Star Teams

Comets/Red Sox/Phillies Stars
(Dave Steel -- Manager)
Antonio Aspite, Shawn Barnes, Anthony Bologna, Rich Callahan, Matt Curry, Fran Ciociola, Joe Collins, John D'Alessandro, Stephen Ehrlich, James Jackson, Thomas Jackson, Rico Lucero, Gregory Mallo, Brett Mandel, Rene Marrero, Sean Morris, Jason Muchler, Fred Schaefer, Dwight Steward, Martin Walsh

Colt .45s/Indians/Blue Rocks Stars
(Mike O'Meara -- Manager)
Anthony Bueti, Ian Downes, Kevin Downes, Jeff Farrell, Tom Haberbusch, Mark Hutchinson, Joseph Hoffacker, Christopher Joswick, Jason Leet, Dan McMaster, Jason McDonald, Brad Mowbray, C.J. Rivera, Kevin Snow, Jim Ward, Mark Werner, Mike Yeager

2002 — Building on the success of its inaugural season, the GPMABL expanded to become a six-team league and embarked on its sophmore season. The league played games at Girard College, Delaware County Community College, Chichester High School, Deptford High School, and Richie Ashburn Field. Highlights included Fire Commissioner Harold Hairston throwing out the first pitch of the season, GPMABLers on the cover of Hardball Magazine, a rain-shortened All-Star game at the Wilmington Blue Rocks' Frawley Stadium, a pair of no-hitters, and a three-game series that went the distance to determine the league champions.

2002 GPMABL

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GPMABL CHAMPIONS

Charlie's Bar
Dave Steel (Manager), Bryan Bechtel, Joe Beyer, John Capuzzi, Matthew Clark, Michael Ganley, Jason Hale, Gary Holland, Jr., Paul Johansen, Michael Littman, Daniel McGovern, Jason Muchler, John O'Donohue, Matt Reimert, Fred Schaefer, John Schilling, Greg Thompson

GPMABL PENNANT WINNERS

GPMABL STANDOUTS

GPMABL MVP
Joe Beyer P/2B
(Charlie's Bar)
.600 AVG
1.58 ERA
8 Wins
1 No-Hitter

GPMABL CY YOUNG
Kevin Scott
(Blue Rocks)
1.02 ERA
6 Wins
2 Saves

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2002 League Leaders
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2002 Results/Standings
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2002 Rosters

2002 All-Star Teams

Comets/Phillies/Charlie's Bar

Greg Bashaw, Joe Beyer, Ed Bobb, Rich Callahan, Matt Curry, Mike Ganley, Tommy Jackson, Tom King, Mike Littman, Ben Ludwig, Brett Mandel, Jason Muchler, Mike Plank, Fred Schaefer, Dave Steel, Dwight Steward, Greg Thompson

Blue Rocks/Indians/Colt .45s

Anthony Bueti, Bob Bullen, Pete Cooper, Joe D'Alessandro, Mike Hall, Mike O'Meara, James Nix, Brian Poniatowski, Bob Quercetti, CJ Rivera, Kevin Scott, Ryan Spang, Marcus Spero, Jeff Thurston, Jim Ward, Mike Yeager

2001 — Frustrated with their baseball options, the teams of the Greater Philadelphia Men's Adult Baseball League banded together to form the Philadelphia region's premier adult baseball organization. The teams of the GPMABL committed to providing the adult player the opportunity to play real baseball at a competitive level on a regular basis in a professionally-run environment. The league's inaugural season was a tremendous success with games played at Delaware County Community College, Chichester High School, Deptford High School, and Richie Ashburn Field. Highlights included Finley -- the Camden Riversharks mascot -- throwing out the inaugural first pitch, the GPMABL All-Star game at the Wilmington Blue Rocks' Frawley Stadium, and a three-game series that went the distance to determine the league's first champions. Click here for a video of the historic first pitch.

2001 GPMABL

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Philadelphia Comets
Mike Plank (Manager), Zaid Alnoah, Antonio Aspite, Andrew Batavick, Robert Bricker, Gary Bulicki, Fran Ciociola, Joe Collins, Chris Crescenzo, Dominick DiLello, Colin Fein, Thomas Jackson, Gregg Jewett, Ian Jorgensen, Brett Mandel, Angel Martinez, Greg Reilley, Brian Roller, Vincent Spagna, Dwight Steward, Todd Wass

GPMABL PENNANT WINNERS

GPMABL LEAGUE MVP

Fran Ciociola P/SS
(Philadelphia Comets)
.575 AVG
3.42 ERA
8 Wins
1 Shutout (nine innings)

GPMABL SEASON IN REVIEW

2001 League Leaders
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2001 Results/Standings
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2001 Rosters

2001 All-Star Teams
Antonio Aspite, Andy Batavick, Fran Ciociola, Joe Collins, Tommy Jackson, Brett Mandel, Mike Plank, Dwight Steward, Bob Bullen, Frank Buonocore, Jeff Farrell, Joe Hoffacker, Chris Kantner, Mark Werner, Mike Yeager, Greg Baron, Joe D'Alessandro, Frank Kunze, Ryan News, Mike O'Meara, Kevin Scott, Ryan Spang, Bryan Bechtal, Phil Goodhead, Dave Harkness, Danny McGovern, John Schilling, Dave Steel, Greg Thompson, Jim Ward, Hector Santiago

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