2002 Medford Lakes Men's Softball Archives
2002 Season Archives |
StewDoggz win it all– Champions for 2002. First in franchise history |
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| The StewDoggz won it all by beating the Flakes for their first ever league championship. A nine run first inning gave the ‘Doggz a great start and a lead they would never relinquish. The upstart Flakes, surprising some people by getting to the finals as the 5 seed, did their best to make a game of it. Three-hit games by John Rath, Bill Steffen, Scott Chappell, and Joe Urban helped keep them in it for a while. But as the StewDoggz proved all season long, playing with the lead means “lights out” for their opposition. The ‘Doggz played stellar defense, pounded out 29 hits, and scored runs in every inning of this game. “LivDogg” Bryan Livingston earned the victory on the mound, continuing a two-year unbeaten streak for this year’s “Cy Young” award winner. The ‘Doggz just don’t lose when he pitches. The MVP award was given to Dan Schaeffer, whose performance in this year’s playoffs was the stuff of legend. In four games at the plate, he was 11 for 15 with 7 HR’s and 20 RBI’s, leaving no doubt who the best player in this year’s playoffs was. It was, however, a total team effort in the StewDoggz’ march to the title. Every player on the team came through with a big play at some point to help the cause. The brothers Anton played a tight middle outfield and hit for high averages. “J-Rod” Coughlin showed good range and arm strength at shortstop, and just may be the best leadoff hitter in the league. “Larry” Collins played a solid left field and racked up RBI’s at the plate. The power/speed combination of “Freakshow” Rick Clifford was too dangerous for most teams to even give him a pitch. Danny Nixon, always a solid contributor, hit his first ever home run in the championship game. The best third basemen in the league, Brian Kerstetter, gobbled up everything that came his way. Brett Summerville made some dazzling plays in right field despite a sprained ankle. “Animal” Aaron Harty also played a stellar right field and hasn’t made an error all season. Last but certainly not least, Greg “best player in the family” Githens made possibly the best play of the season at catcher. In the late innings of a close first round playoff game, he fielded a short hopped off-line throw and dove back to tag a runner out at the plate. It was a play most major leaguers wouldn’t make on a regular basis. Needless to say, Coach Kentrus is proud of the boys and hopes to join them on the field next season in defense of their championship. Sipping champagne in only their third year of existence, the StewDoggz have given the rest of the league a new measuring stick for success. A regular season record of 21 – 1 the last two years, and an undefeated run through this year’s playoffs have given the StewDoggz “top dogg” status. |
Playoff pictures from first weekend Sunday July 21st
Finals… Flakes vs StewDoggz
2002 League Stats ( Teams and Players)
2002 Season standings
| Team | Record | Season place | Playoff record | Overall record | Final Standings | |
| StewDoggz | 11-1 | 1st | 4-0 | 15-1 | 1st | |
| Nicklebee’s | 8-4 | 2nd | 2-2 | 10-6 | 3rd | |
| Road Kill | 8-4 | 3rd | 2-2 | 10-6 | 4th | |
| Medford Lakes Fire Co. | 7-5 | 4th | 0-2 | 7-7 | 7th | |
| Lakes Flakes | 6-6 | 5th | 4-2 | 10-8 | 2nd | |
Trailblazers | 6-6 | 6th | 1-2 | 7-8 | 5th | |
| Brew Crew | 6-6 | 7th | 1-2 | 7-8 | 6th | |
| After Hours | 5-7 | 8th | 0-2 | 5-7 | 8th | |
| Regulators | 3-9 | 9th | 1-2 | 3-11 | 9th | |
| Slugs | 1-11 | 10th | 0-2 | 1-13 | 10th | |
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Individual players: Top players in each category….This stats section will only work if the information is called in to Brian or E-mailed to this site. If not it will be removed.
2002 Player Stats-Season…playoffs not included
| Players | Bat. Avg. | Player………Home Runs | Player ……Home Runs | |
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| Jack Schaub | .686 | 1. Chris Cavanaugh……….11 | Alan Anton……………4 | |
| Ernie Ley | .667 | Rick Clifford ……………….7 | Mike Collins……………4 | |
| Ralph Vanaman | .667 | Bill Steffen…………………7 | Justin Daley…………..4 | |
| Rob Weber | .660 | Dan Schaeffer…………….6 | Mark Petine……….4 | |
| Brian Bennett | .657 | Jason Braatz………………5- Rookie | Kevin Ross…………4 | |
| Lou Salvatore | .636 | Jack Schaub……………..5 | Rob Weber………………..4 | |
| Jared Coughlin | .634 | Bill Aldridge………………4 | Ken Whittiker………….4 | |
| Joe Schlindenwein | .630 | Many with 3 | ||
| Mark Holmes | .625 | Player – Doubles | ||
| Dave Nelson | .621 | Mike Dittmar………..7 | Player – Triples | |
| Peter Getchell | .609 | Dan Nixon……………6 | Ernie Schanck……4 | |
| Rick Clifford | .594 |
| Greg Armbruster…….3 | |
| Pete Bisconte | .585 | Lane Lundberg…..3 | ||
| Shawn Pringle | .583 | The “K” List- including foul outs | ||
| Brad Mauger | .581 | 1. Pat Pyne..Slugs…3 | 5. Kevin Ross…R-Kill…..1 | |
| Chris Cavanaugh | .571 | 2. Brett Summerville- Doggz….-1 | 6. Scott Morrow-TB…..1 | |
| Bill Aldridge | .567 | 3. Chris Cavanaugh–Nic….-1 (FO) | 7. Chuck Batchelder …..1 | |
| 4.Mike Robinson-TB…..1 | 8. Aaron Harty- Doggz….1 | ||
All-Star game 2002 pics………..
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All-Star Game was well attended. 22 All-Stars came to play at Brooks.
Todd Taylor hit 2 HR’s..while Bill Steffen added another long ball to win the game 15-7 against the “ones”. Pete Amodeo, the winning pitcher went 4-4 and received the games MVP award.
Medford Lakes Men’s Softball League 2002 Award Winners chillerdad50@gmail.com
All Star Award Winners 2002
| Coaches: John Iadanza & Pete Amodeo |
2002 All-Star players- voted on by team coaches.
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All-Star Game was well attended. 22 All-Stars came to play at Brooks.
Todd Taylor hit 2 HR’s..while Bill Steffen added another long ball to win the game 15-7 against the “ones”. Pete Amodeo, the winning pitcher went 4-4 and received the games MVP award. Pictures below………..
Hall of Fame inductee for 2002…..Bill Chappell..
2002 Golden Glove: Top 5 fielders in the league.
| Player | Team |
| 1. Kevin Ross | RoadKill |
| 2. Jason Braatz | After Hours |
| 3. Drew Wagner | Flakes |
| 4. Adam Thomas | After Hours |
| 5. Dave Getchell | Brew Crew |
2002 Golden glove and Award winners
Shown here: L to R Bryan Livingston -Cy Young, Kevin Ross- Golden Glove, Adam Thomas- Golden Glove, Drew Wagner- Golden Glove. Not shown: Jason Braatz- Rookie of the Year and Golden Glove, Dave Getchell
2002 Cy Young: Top pitcher in the league
…Bryan Livingston is the 2002 Cy Young Award winner
2002 Cy Young award winner Bryan Livingston
Jason Braatz 2002 Rookie of the Year
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2002 Season Hr Derby Contestants- 20 players will be in the HR Derby.
| 1. Tom Wiker | 11. Mike Collins |
| 2. Chris Cavanaugh | 12. Bob Roth |
3. Kevin Ross- | 13. Tom Roth |
| 4. Rick Clifford- | 14. Alan Anton |
| 5. Jack Schaub- | 15. Bryan Anton |
| 6. Todd Taylor | 16. Bryan Livingston |
| 7. Dan Schaeffer | 17. Bill Steffen |
| 8. Kevin Ross | 18. |
| 9. Todd Taylor | 19. |
| 10. Drew Wagner | 20. |
First Round winners:
| 1.Todd Taylor-14 | 3. Dan Schaeffer-9 | 5. Bill Steffen-7 |
| 2. Jack Schaub-11 | 4. Chris Cavanaugh-8 | 6. Kevin Ross-7 |
Home Run Derby players final standings-after final round
| 1.Jack Schaub-2 | 3. Chris Cavanaugh-1 | 4. Dan Schaeffer |
| 2. Bill Steffen-1 (won tie vs Cav.) | 4. Todd Taylor | 4. Kevin Ross |
2002 HR Derby Winner- Jack Schaub
| Home Run Derby 2002 pics and highlights |
| Jack Schaub wins Home Run Derby in 2002 |
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| First year player…Todd Taylor put on a great show blasting, a first round record, 14 out of the park. 20 players were in the contest this year creating a quite a show. Dan Schaeffer had some of the most tree topping shots seen this Sunday while Kevin Ross and Chris Cavanaugh made it to the finals for the fourth time in the last 4 years. Bill Steffen a new comer to the HR derby won second place. |
2002 Season Hr Derby Contestants-
| 1. Tom Wiker | 11. Mike Collins |
| 2. Chris Cavanaugh | 12. Bob Roth |
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3. Kevin Ross- |
13. Tom Roth |
| 4. Rick Clifford- | 14. Alan Anton |
| 5. Jack Schaub- | 15. Bryan Anton |
| 6. Todd Taylor | 16. Bryan Livingston |
| 7. Dan Schaeffer | 17. Bill Steffen |
| 8. Kevin Ross | 18. |
| 9. Todd Taylor | 19. |
| 10. Drew Wagner | 20. |
First Round winners:
| 1.Todd Taylor-14 | 3. Dan Schaeffer-9 | 5. Bill Steffen-7 |
| 2. Jack Schaub-11 | 4. Chris Cavanaugh-8 | 6. Kevin Ross-7 |
Home Run Derby players final standings-after final round
| 1.Jack Schaub-2 | 3. Chris Cavanaugh-1 | 4. Dan Schaeffer |
| 2. Bill Steffen-1 (won tie vs Cav.) | 4. Todd Taylor | 4. Kevin Ross |
Final Weekend Playoff pics 2002
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The Flakes and the StewDoggz met in the finals. The Flakes came psyched and the StewDoggz arrived confident. When the game finished the StewDoggz remained unbeaten and celebrated a long deserved championship ring…..