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BPM High School Starting Lineup
You were introduced to the BPM 2010 High School Starting Lineup in the Winter issue. Now it is time to get to know the players a little better; their proudest baseball accomplishments to date, their role models, and where they are off to come the Fall. Each of these players were handpicked by the BPM staff after recommendations by coaches, players and experts in the field. They all represent the qualities and skills that fans, coaches and competitors appreciate, respect and admire.
In this issue: Brandon Stahl, Frankie Vanderka, Eddie Macaluso, Jon McGibbon, Everett Keller, Nicholas McQuail, Bryan Verbitsky
SS Brandon Stahl
Age: 17
Birth date: June 6, 1992
Bats: Left
Throws: Right
High School: St. Dominics High School
College: Old Dominion University
Travel Team: Pave Co Black
Two of your best Stats from 2009: .343 AVG, .454 OBP
Best baseball accomplishment/memory to date: Being a part of the first ever St. Dom’s Championship
Favorite Pro Ball Player: Troy Tulowitzki
Biggest influence in your life: My Dad
“Brandon is the captain of the Bayhawks. He represents everything that we want and ask of our players. I wish him all the best in his senior season and moving forward at Old Dominion University.” - Rick Garrett (Varsity Coach)
P Eddie Macaluso
Age: 18
Birth date: March 31, 1992
Bats: Left
Throws: Left
High School: Islip High School
College: Iona College
Travel Team: Long Island Titans
Two of your best Stats from 2009: 6 victories (17-5 career record) 1.02 ERA and held hitters to .204 AVG
Best baseball accomplishment/memory to date: Winning NY State Championship as a freshman in 2007
Favorite Pro Ball Player: Tom Glavine
Biggest influence in your life: My Dad
“Eddie has been a key factor in the success of our program since we moved him into the starting rotation in 2007 as a freshman. He has become a shining example for the other players in our program with his dedication and hard work as he is constantly striving to get better.” - Pete Blumenaur (Varsity Coach)
1B Jon McGibbon
Age: 17
Birth date: October 5, 1992
Bats: Left
Throws: Left
High School: Lindenhurst High School
College: Clemson University
Travel Team: Long Island Titans
Two of your best Stats from 2009: During playoff game 3 for 3, 3 singles, 3 runs. During playoff game 4 for 6, 2 HR, double, single, 4 RBI
Best baseball accomplishment/memory to date: School record: 18 playoff hits
Favorite Pro Ball Player: Derek Jeter
Biggest influence in your life: My Parents
“Coach Rogers and I are thrilled for Jon and his family. Clemson is a baseball powerhouse, and they don’t recruit many players from the Northeast," said head coach Michael Canobbio, "Jon’s summer baseball organization, the Long Island Titans, did a tremendous job in showcasing his talents to colleges and major league scouts. He has already been contacted by six.” - Mike Canbbio (Varsity Coach)
LF Frankie Vanderka
Age: 18
Birth Date: January 30, 1992
Bats: Right
Throws: Right
High School: Mac Arthur High School
College: Stony Brook University
Travel Team: Long Island Titans
Two of your best Stats from 2009: .468 AVG, 1.70 ERA
Best baseball accomplishment/memory to date: Named All-State and League MVP in 2009
Favorite Pro Ball Player: Tim Lincecum
Biggest influence in your life: Dad
“Frankie is a very talented young man, certainly one of the best pitchers and hitters on Long Island. While well-known as a pitcher, Frankie is actually one of the best hitters I have ever coached.” - Steve Costello (Varsity Coach)
RF Bryan Verbitskty
Age: 17
Birth date: June 11, 1992
Bats: Right
Throws: Right
High School: Island Trees High School
College: Hofstra University
Travel Team: Long Island Titans
Your best Stat from 2009: Eight Homeruns
Best baseball accomplishment/memory to date: Winning County Championship in 2007
Favorite Pro Ball Player: David Wright
Biggest influence in your life: Parents and Grandparents
“Bryan's Success is a testament to his work ethic. Since his freshman year, he has dedicated himself to the game of baseball and has gotten better every year. His team first attitude and humble nature make him a pleasure to coach.” - Dan Fazio (Varsity Assistant Coach)
2B Nicholas McQuail
Age: 18
Birth date: March 6, 1992
Bats: Right
Throws: Right
High School: Mac Arthur High School
College: Marist College
Travel Team: Long Island Titans
Two of your best Stats from 2009: Five homeruns batting leadoff, .500 OBP
Best baseball accomplishment/memory to date: Accepting a scholarship to play Division I baseball.
Favorite Pro Ball Player: Derek Jeter
Biggest influence in your life: My parents, grandfather and my brother Steve.
“Nick is a great athlete and a great leader. His work ethic is second to none, and he elevates the intensity of his teammates. Defensively, he can make every play a shortstop needs to make, and on offense he has power and speed. I expect a big year out of Nick in 2010.” - Steve Costello (Varsity Coach)
P Everett Keller
Age: 17
Birth date: October 13, 1992
Bats: Right
Throws: Right
High School: Schreiber High School (Port Washington)
College: Hofstra University
Travel Team: Long Island Titans
Two of your best Stats from 2009: 8-1 record with 73 strikeouts in 54 innings, .417 AVG, All-County
Best baseball accomplishment/memory to date: Giving Mac Arthur their first loss in the second round of the playoffs last year.
Favorite Pro Ball Player: Johan Santana
Biggest influence in your life: My parents
“Everett is an incredibly hard working player who can dominate a game when he pitches. We are looking for Everett to have another big year and to be the ace of our staff,” - Matt Holzer (Varsity Coach)
Photos by Ellen Schuerger & Troy Verbitsky
Comments
Matt · about 1 month ago
I'm guessing we will NEVER see the rest of the BP players to watch...June issue we were told and it's almost July...Great Magazine...NOT
Tag(s): Home Spring Headline All News Players High School Players
Brandon Kurz · about 1 month ago
Matt, if you click the link below, you'll see the rest of the BPM Players To Watch in the July issue. The site will be completed with the rest of the BPM Players to Watch shortly. Hope you enjoy it. There is no June issue. We run on a quarterly basis - winter (january), spring (april), summer (july) and fall (september).
http://digital.turn-page.com/issue/12315
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