ALL-SHORE CONFERENCE PLAYERS RETURNING:
Danny Tsimbinos, CBA, Sr., Catcher, First Team – Tsimbinos’ defensive prowess and ability to call a game behind the plate make him one, if not the, top catchers in the Shore for arguably the best pitching staff in the Shore. Throw in a .350 batting average with five home runs, six doubles and 24 RBI, and you have the complete package.
Noah Banick, Point Pleasant Beach, Sr., 1B/P, First Team – Banick was instrumental in leading the Garnet Gulls to their first-ever NJSIAA Group 1 championship game and their third straight NJSIAA Central Jersey Group 1 championship. He hit .500 overall with eight doubles and 42 RBI. Banick was 2-2 on the mound with a 2.29 ERA in 36 2/3 innings pitched.
Danny DiTullio, CBA, Jr., Pitcher, Second Team – The crafty lefthander went undefeated, posting a 7-0 record with a 1.09 ERA. In 45 innings pitched, he struck out 61 and walked just 10 batters.
Collin Denton, Monmouth Regional, Sr., Pitcher, Second Team – The hard-throwing righty struck out 78 batters in 60 2/3 innings pitched. The St. Peter’s College-commit went 6-1 with a sparkling 0.92 ERA.
Dan Lubach, Point Pleasant Beach, Jr., C/OF, Second Team – Another piece of the relentless Pt. Beach lineup, Lubach hit .512 with two home runs, four triples, 10 doubles and 41 RBI.
Dylan Passo, RBC, Sr., 1B, Second Team – A Notre Dame commit, Passo slugged .395 with eight doubles, one home run and 26 RBI.
Matt Ferrara, Toms River East, Sr., SS, Second Team – A slick fielding shortstop, Ferrara also knows how to handle the bat. The Pitt commit hit .392 with five doubles, three triples, a home run, and 17 RBI.
Ben Robinson, Ocean Township, Sr., SS/RP, Second Team – Robinson hit .301 with two triples, three doubles and six RBI. On the mound, he went 2-0 with five saves and a 0.57 ERA while striking out 27 and walking eight, allowing just six hits.
Will Fahey, CBA, Sr., OF, Second Team – A Monmouth University commit, Fahey hit .359 last season with eight stolen bases, 15 runs scored and 18 RBI.
Zach Hampton, Middletown North, Sr., 1B/3B/P, Second Team – A four-year starter, Hampton, a University of Maryland at Baltimore County recruit, excels both pitching and in the batter’s box. He hit .400 with 10 doubles, a triple, a home run, and a 2.44 ERA on the mound.
Tommy Kowaliwskyj, Ocean Township, Sr., P, Third Team – A right-handed workhorse, Kowaliwskyj went 4-2 with a sterling 1.62 ERA. He struck out 79 batters, walked 31, and allowed 40 hits in 56 1/3 innings pitched.
Ryan Prior, RBC, Sr., P, Third Team – With MLB in his bloodline, Prior is attempting to make a name for himself. He went 5-2 last season with 66 strikeouts, 35 walks, and a 1.91 ERA in 47 2/3 innings pitched. He’s committed to the University of Virginia to further his career on and off the field.
Christian Suarez, Wall, Jr., P, Third Team – The shrewd throwing lefty, Suarez went 6-1 with a 1.78 ERA. In 55 innings pitched, he struck out 44 and walked 23.
Jack Concordia, Middletown South, Jr., OF, Third Team – A slick fielding centerfielder, Concordia hit .420 with four doubles, 17 RBI, while scoring 29 runs.
Tommy Conroy, Point Pleasant Beach, Jr., OF, Third Team – Another masher from Pt. Beach, Conroy patrolled centerfield flawlessly while terrorizing opposing pitchers. He hit .451 with 18 doubles, two triples, and 28 RBI.
Jackson Osmond, Jackson Memorial, Sr., DH/SS, Third Team – Blessed with power and speed, Osmond slugged five home runs and stole 14 bases. He hit .378 with seven doubles
SHORE CONFERENCE ALL-DIVISION RETURNING PLAYERS
A NORTH
Kevin Rusniak, Manalapan, Sr., RHP – 5-4, 1.39 ERA, 48 strikeouts in 48 innings.
Dan Annunziata, Colts Neck, Jr., 2B – .375, seven doubles, triple and 13 RBI.
Gabe Ahlemeyer, Middletown North, Sr., DH/P/OF – .350, 10 doubles, triple, home run.
Dylan Iwanyk, CBA, Jr., P/3B – Michigan commit, 3-4, 1.54 ERA, .328 BA
A CENTRAL
Aiden Funk, RBC, Jr., C – .325, six doubles, 24 RBI
DJ Ylagan, RFH, Jr., INF – .295, three doubles, two triples, three home runs, 12 RBI.
Luke Lonczak, RBC, So., OF – .337, nine doubles, triple, 16 RBI. Recovering from torn ACL
Charlie Stumberger, RBC, Jr., OF – .321, six doubles, 26 RBI
John Catanio, Wall, Jr., RHP/LF – 4-2, 0.83 ERA, 42 1/3 IP, 45 K’s, 13 BB, .283 BA
A SOUTH
Dan Nafziger, TRE, Sr., RHP – 4-3, 1.32 ERA, Save, 37 IP
Vinny Berardi, Central, Sr., LHP – 1-1, 2.75 ERA, 33 IP, 38 K’s
Aiden Lynch, TRS, Sr., RHP – 1.83 ERA, 53 2/3 IP, 55 K’s
Tyler Huzzy, Jackson Memorial, Sr., C – NJIT commit, .295, home run, 21 RBI
Chris Quick, Brick, Sr., 1B – .386, nine doubles, three home runs, 22 RBI
Joey DiMeo, TRE, So., 3B/P – .386, eight doubles, triple, 28 RBI
Brayden Heatter, Brick, Jr., SS – .340, two doubles, home run, 9 RBI, 5 SB
Jim Popp, Brick Memorial, Sr., OF – .395, 32 H, three doubles, two triples, 15 RBI
Gavin Toth, TRE, Sr., OF/C/P – .359, four doubles, two triples, three home runs, 23 RBI, 17 SB, 6 2/3 IP, 0.00 ERA
B NORTH
Chase Kaplan, Manasquan, Jr., LHP – 3-3, 2.19 ERA, 68 K’s in 38 1/3 innings
Andrew Parisi, Ranney, Sr., C/3B – .359, five doubles, three home runs, 16 RBI
Connor Tongring, Ocean, Sr., C – .321, four doubles, two triples, two home runs, 21 RBI
Curtis Caropuvka, Ranney, Sr., OF – Lafayette commit, .411, five home runs, three doubles, 15 RBI
Nick Russo, Freehold, Sr., CF – .450, five doubles, two triples, 14 RBI
B CENTRAL
Bennett Moberg, Pt. Beach, Jr., RHP – 5-0, 1.68 ERA, 25 IP, 28 K’s, nine walks
Paxton Douglas, Keyport, So., P – 3.33 ERA, 27 1/3 IP, 32 K’s
Frank Soos, St. Rose, Jr., C/1B – .318, nine doubles, home run, 26 RBI
Tyler Hager, St. Rose, So., 1B – .328, seven doubles, two home runs, 20 RBI
Antonio Acevedo, Pt. Beach, Jr., SS – .409, seven doubles, three triples, home run, 23 RBI, 42 RS, 23 BB
Peter Nolan, St., Rose, Jr., SS – .341, nine doubles, 33 RS, 24 RBI, six SB
Michael Burke, Keansburg, Jr., SS – .444, seven doubles, 14 RS, 12 RBI
Daniel Storch, Pt. Beach, Sr., LF – .357, five doubles, two triples, home run, 27 RBI
Chris Rosario, Lakewood, Jr., CF
Dylan Byrne, Keyport, Jr., DH
B SOUTH
Nick Kowalewski, Pt. Boro, Sr., P – 2.68 ERA, 42 K’s, 31 1/3 IP
Justin Uriarte, Manchester, Sr., P – 4-1, 2.90 ERA, 38 2/3 IP, 32 K’s
Nick Lovacco, Donovan Catholic, Sr., – 3.54 ERA, 29 2/3 IP, 33 K’s
Nate Sofield, Pinelands, Sr., C – .385 BA
Anthony Carino, Manchester, Sr., 1B/P – .328, four doubles, HR, 13 RBI, 46 K’s 2.75
Jake Clayton, Pt. Boro, So., SS – .329, six doubles, two triples, HR, 21 RS, 16 RBI
Ryder Simpson, Donovan Catholic, Sr., C/1B – .377, five doubles, three home runs, 17 RBI
ADDITIONAL PLAYERS TO KEEP AN EYE ON
PITCHERS:
Shane Lagnan, CBA, Sr., P – Closer last season, 17 IP, 30 K’s, 2.40 ERA
Sean Loggie, CBA, Jr., P – University of Virginia commit, 1-1, 5.93 ERA
Jack Dufficy, CBA, Sr., P – Closer last season, Catholic University Commit, 12 IP, 12 K’s, 1.16 ERA
Glen Popes, RBC, Jr., RHP – 1-2, 3.00 ERA
Luke Meyers, RBC, Sr., RHP – 1-0, 3.12 ERA, 15 2/3 IP
Mason Pentz, TRE, Sr., RHP – 4-0, 1.18 ERA, 32 IP
R.T. Runge, Manasquan, Sr., RHP – 3-2, two saves, 37 IP, 38 K’s, 2.40 ERA
Will McCarthy, Middletown South, Sr., RHP – Salve Regina commit
Danny Hutchison, Jackson Memorial, Sr., RHP – 2.60 ERA, 32 1/3 IP, 26 K’s
Matt Colaneri, Jackson Memorial, Jr., LHP – 2.48 ERA, 42 1/3 IP, 39 K’s, 15 BB
Zack Pirnik, Brick Memorial, So., LHP – 3-1, 1.61 ERA, 30 1/3 IP, 33 K’s, seven BB
Nick Hayden, Colts Neck, Sr., RHP – 5-5, 2.72 ERA,38 2/3 IP, 47 K’s
Jayce Throughman, Matawan, Sr., P – 2-2, 4.22 ERA, 35 K’s
Alan Warren, Raritan, Sr., RHP – 3.61 ERA, 33 IP, 30 K’s
Peyton Horning, Brick, Sr., P – 4-3, 2.52 ERA, 33 1/3 IP, 33 K’s, 12 BB
Dylan Zammit, Holmdel, Jr., RHP – 2-1, eight appearances, six starts
Tyler McLeod, Southern, Sr., P – 1.89 ERA, 40 2 /3 IP, 44 K’s, nine BB
Jake Jensen, Howell, Sr., LHP – 3-2, save, 3.21 ERA, 28 1/3 IP, 27 K’s, 21 BB
Jackson Redmond, Freehold Twp., Jr., RHP – 36 1/3 IP, 50 K’s
INFIELDERS:
Ronan Kiely, Colts Neck, Jr., 1B – .348, seven doubles, two triples, 21 RBI
Joe Pignatelli, Colts Neck, Jr., 3B – .288, six doubles, triple, 21 RBI
Max Dantoni, RBC, Jr., SS – Lehigh commit, .247, HR, 11 RBI
A.J. Sciametta, RBC, Sr., 2B – Felician University commit, .259, HR, 17 RBI
Parker Shenman, RFH, Sr., INF –.337, six doubles, three triples, 18 RBI
Brady Wendell, Jackson Memorial, Sr., 3B – .315, 18 RBI
Dane Jorgensen, Jackson Memorial, Sr., 2B – .321, nine doubles, two triples, 23 RBI
Ricky Lopez, Ranney, So., SS – Oral commitment to LSU
Matt Richter, Ocean, Sr., 1B- four doubles, two HR, 21 RBI
Frank Soos, Wall, Jr., C/1B – .318, nine doubles, HR, 26 RBI
Casey O’Donnell, Jackson Liberty, Jr., C/P – Old Dominion commit,308, 17 RBI
Jared Matejika, CBA, Jr., 1B – .298, 23 SB out of the leadoff spot
Colin Hoverter, CBA, Jr., SS
Alipo Figueroa, Middletown North, Sr., 1B –.260, two doubles, HR
Anthony Foti, Manalapan, Jr., SS –.323, 20 H, nine RS
Jack Tietjen, Central, Jr., C – .341, 15 H, seven RBI
Tyler Garbooshian, Brick Memorial, Jr., SS – Rutgers commit, .256, eight doubles, HR, 15 RBI, 16 BB
Dan Golembiewski, Brick Memorial, Jr., 1B – .279, five doubles, HR, 14 RBI
Nolan Arnold, New Egypt, Jr., SS –.452, 20 RS,
Travis Evenham, Raritan, Sr., SS –.293. five doubles, 13 RBI
Mike Kaczynski, Southern, Sr., INF – .295, 14 RBI
Connor Voelksen, Manasquan, Sr., C – .284, 12 RBI
Bobby Davidson, Monmouth, Sr., C – .356, four doubles, two triples, two HR, 18 RBI
Mike McCormack, SJV, Sr., 1B/DH – four HR, 18 RBI,
OUTFIELDERS:
Jake Frankel, RBC, Jr., LF – HR, 13 RBI
Nate Fuller, Ranney, So., OF – .319, four doubles, two triples, two HR, 14 RBI
Justin Kauffman, Ranney, So., OF/P – .324, five doubles, HR, 13 RBI – 32 1/3 IP, 41 K’s
Dennis Healy, Manalapan, Sr., CF – .307, HR, 13 H
Devin Barr, Wall, Jr., RF – .293, 17 H, nine RS
Michael Vaccarino, TRE, Sr., OF – .359, three doubles, HR, 12 RBI
Jake Whitehead, St. Rose, Jr., OF/P – .439, 10 RBI, 16 IP, 0.48 ERA
John Buso, Donovan Catholic, Sr., OF – .250, three doubles, 15 RBI
Tyler Levine, Donovan Catholic, Sr., .304, 20 H
R.J. Conover, Colts Neck, Jr., CF – .361, three doubles, four triples, HR,18 RBI
Bryan McCartin, Matawan, Sr., RF – .329 three doubles, two triples, HR, 22 RBI
James Nichols, Raritan, Sr., CF – .338, three doubles, eight RBI
Will Theobold, Monmouth, Sr., CF – .395, two doubles, three triples, nine RBI
Jake Pouso, Red Bank, Sr., RF – .262, two triples, double, nine RBI
SHORE CONFERENCE BASEBALL TOP 10 ENTERING THE 2025 SEASON
1-CBA
2-RBC
3-TRE
4-Ranney
5-Point Pleasant Beach
6-Jackson Memorial
7-Brick Memorial
8-Middletown North
9-Colts Neck
10-Ocean
On the Bubble: Wall, Manalapan, Middletown South, Donovan Catholic, Howell, Manasquan, RFH, Jackson Liberty, Monmouth, Pt. Boro
