Greater Philadelphia Men's Adult Baseball League 

History 

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 and an article and photo essay 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	SEASON REVIEW
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 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 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 2007 Results/Standings 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	SEASON REVIEW
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 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 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	GPMABL SEASON IN REVIEW 2006 League Leaders 2006 Results/Standings 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	SEASON REVIEW
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 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 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 2005 Results/Standings 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	SEASON REVIEW
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 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 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	GPMABL SEASON IN REVIEW 2004 League Leaders 2004 Results/Standings 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	SEASON REVIEW
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 2003 Results/Standings 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 GPMABL	SEASON REVIEW
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 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 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	GPMABL SEASON IN REVIEW 2002 League Leaders 2002 Results/Standings 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 GPMABL	SEASON REVIEW
GPMABL CHAMPIONS 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 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 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 2001 Results/Standings 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