North Jersey Eagles
Amaro Top Offensive Player for the North Jersey Eagles
Date:07/29/2017 Source:North Jersey Eagles
The Eagles all-time greatest hitter has added another notch to his already spectacular resume. First baseman Luis Amaro launched his eighth home run of the season on July 22nd against the Pilots, smashing the Eagle single season record. The power lefty from West Texas A&M propelled himself past Stanley Paul, an infielder from...
EAGLES SPLIT TWO WITH DIVISION RIVAL JERSEY PILOTS
Date:07/23/2017 Source:North Jersey Eagles
When the North Jersey Eagles entered their July 22nd doubleheader with the Jersey Pilots, their magic number was two. Any combination of Eagle wins and Ocean Gull loses would clinch their first playoff berth since they captured the ACBL championship in 2013. They could not sweep the twin bill to control their own destiny, falling 3-2 in an eight inning affair to open the day. However, once it was ...
Teammates Fighting For Eagles History
Date:07/21/2017 Source:North Jersey Eagles
A pair of three year North Jersey Eagles are embroiled in a battle for the team’s all-time hits record. Outfielder Shane Woelfel leads the way with 94 base knocks, Eagle first baseman Luis Amaro is right behind him with 92. They both entered the July 21st ...
North Jersey Leapfrogs to Second Place with Sweep of Gulls
Date:07/09/2017 Source:North Jersey Eagles
FDU Teaneck, NJ - When the Eagles arrived at the Naimoli Family Baseball Complex in Teaneck, New Jersey, they were excepting to play two games. What they got instead, was a 13 inning marathon in the first game, and another one run game in the nightcap. The result however, was what they wanted all along, a sweep of the Gulls on Saturday 11-8 and 4-3. With the sweep of the twin bill, the Eagles im...
Amaro Explodes on Pilots
Date:06/20/2017 Source:North Jersey Eagles
OVERPECK PARK— In the second meeting of the season between the North Jersey Eagles and the Jersey Pilots, it was the Eagles prevailing again to move to 5-3-1 on the young season. After the Pilots got one on the board in the top half of the first, the Eagles came up to bat. After a leadoff walk to Shane Woelfel, slugger Luis Amaro crushed a pitch into deep right center field for his 3rd hom...
June 10 Sweep the Tide
Date:06/14/2017 Source:North Jersey Eagles
Eagles Sweep Home DH with Tide, Get First Two Wins of the Season by Tom Terzulli With a loss, a tie and a struggling offense, the North Jersey Eagles traveled to Fairleigh Dickinson University for their first home doubleheader at the Naimoli Family Baseball Complex. The new scenery turned out to be just what the doctor ordered as the Ea...
Eagles Tyler Benson's Big Day
Date:06/14/2017 Source:North Jersey Eagles
In baseball, sometimes you just never know. Just ask Tyler Benson after the former Eagle was chosen in the 2017 MLB Draft on Wednesday June 14th. Chosen in the 31st round by the San Diego Padres, Benson was a member of both the 2015 and 2016 Eagles ACBL squads. After missing nearly the entire 2015 Eagles season with injury and playing in only four games, the Bloomsburg University standout retur...
Eagles Send Seven to All Star Game
Date:07/18/2016 Source:North Jersey Eagles
RIDGEFIELD PARK, N.J. – One looks to follow a breakthrough spring with an equally outstanding summer at the plate. The other aims to make a strong first impression on his new college coaches by ringing up punch-outs. Both Shane Woelfel and Cory Heitler will soon have a chance to prove their points on the league’s biggest stage, leading a group of seven Eagles named to the Kaiser Divis...
Eagle Justin Valdespina Drafted
Date:07/14/2016 Source:North Jersey Eagles
After just three years, Justin Valdespina has fulfilled his ultimate goal as a collegiate baseball player. It’s not a deep postseason run through the Division II East Regional, though. It’s not a school wins record or an ACBL All-Star nod, either. For Valdespina, becoming a professional baseball player was always the goal. The Southern New Hampshire University pitcher was drafted in...
Ryan Remo Almost Perfect
Date:07/10/2016 Source:North Jersey Eagles
RIDGEFIELD PARK, N.J. - North Jersey Eagles pitcher Ryan Remo has spent nearly his entire baseball life in the Professional Baseball Instruction organization. With his dad Jeff installed as one of the longest-serving instructors at PBI, the younger Remo drew attention from numerous Division I programs as an ace on the baseball school’s U-18 summer showcase team. Remo also spent countless h...
2015 Year in Review
Date:08/28/2015 Source:North Jersey Eagles
2015 North Jersey Eagles Review By Dominick Savino Now that the final pitch of the 2015 ACBL season has been thrown, the North Jersey Eagles have a few weeks to reflect on their summer campaign before returning to their respective collegiate squads. Finishing with a record of 18-21, the Eagles contended for a playoff spot throughout the season, battling in the thick of the wild-card race before...
Eagles Steal Doubleheader Sweep from Pilots to Keep Playoff Hopes Alive
Date:07/28/2015 Source:North Jersey Eagles
In the lead-up to Tuesday night’s doubleheader against the Jersey Pilots, the post-season outlook for the North Jersey Eagles had swiftly turned grim. The offense had sputtered, producing less than two runs per game over a seven-game stretch that saw the Eagles drop six of those contests. The pitching staff did its best to keep the ballclub within striking distance in each matchup, maintai...
Eagles Pitchers Stem the Tide
Date:07/16/2015 Source:North Jersey Eagles
In desperate need of a win, the North Jersey Eagles downed the Staten Island Tide 2-0 on Thursday night at the College of Staten Island. It was a pitcher's duel throughout between Eagles starter Justin Valdespina and Tide righty Peter Byrnes, but Byrnes cracked first in the top half of the sixth inning. After allowing a two out single to Eagles shortstop Paul Rufo, first baseman Luis Amaro b...
Eagles Take Two in Pivotal Doubleheader vs. Quakertown
Date:07/11/2015 Source:North Jersey Eagles
The North Jersey Eagles swept a home doubleheader against Quakertown on Saturday, walking off in extras with a 3-2 win in Game 1 and riding Justin Valdespina’s complete-game, 10-strikeout performance to victory in Game 2. By adding two tallies to the win column, the Eagles (11-13) snapped a five-game losing streak and remain a game behind Trenton for the 4th and final ACBL playoff spot. Th...
Eagles Win Third in a Row
Date:06/30/2015 Source:North Jersey Eagles
On a picture perfect Tuesday night for baseball, the North Jersey Eagles took down the Jersey Pilots 3-1 at Overpeck Park in Ridgefield Park, New Jersey. With the win, the Eagles (9-8) surpassed .500 for the first time since starting the season at 2-1 and set the tone for a five game, three day homestand that will see both Allentown and Trenton come to town for twin-bills. After loading the base...
Valdespina, Solecitto Toss Shutouts in North Jersey’s Doubleheader Sweep of Lehigh Valley
Date:06/27/2015 Source:North Jersey Eagles
Last weekend, North Jersey began a pivotal homestand in which it will play three doubleheaders and an additional rivalry game in less than a week. With only 10 hurlers on the roster, the gauntlet will test the team’s pitching staff as the Eagles look to string together victories and position themselves for a deep postseason run. Fortunately for North Jersey, however, Justin Valdespina and ...
Eagles Comeback Victory over the Staten Island Tide
Date:06/23/2015 Source:North Jersey Eagles
After a one hour lightening and rain delay at the start of the game, the North Jersey Eagles came up with some lightning of their own to come out on top. The Eagles rallied in the bottom of the 6th inning to tie the game at fours, then scored the winning run in the 8th inning and hold their ground to take the game 5 -4. Winning pitcher Nicholas Masterson, right handed pitcher from Coastal ...
Eagles Battle Back to Topple Tide
Date:06/19/2015 Source:North Jersey Eagles
The North Jersey Eagles recorded their second come-from-behind road victory in as many days on Thursday night, scoring four runs in the final three frames to defeat Staten Island 4-2. The Eagles’ offense sputtered out of the gate, allowing the Tide to record the first scoring of the evening. In the 3rd inning, Connor Powers continued his success against North Jersey with a single to plate ...
Eagles Come Back for Extra-Innings Victory at Pilots
Date:06/18/2015 Source:North Jersey Eagles
North Jersey nailed down an impressive 6-4 win at Jersey on Wednesday night, plating three runners in the 10th inning to complete the come-from-behind victory. The Eagles struck first in the top of the 4th inning off Pilots starter Tim Pilrun. With runners on the corners and one out, Zachary Tondi slapped a single into left field to plate Ryan Rivera. Later in the inning, Kenny Hayden recorded an...
North Jersey Drops Doubleheader to South Jersey
Date:06/13/2015 Source:North Jersey Eagles
North Jersey was swept in both games of Saturday’s doubleheader against South Jersey, losing 7-4 and 7-3 in Game 1 and Game 2, respectively. Playing its first doubleheader of the 2015 season at Overpeck Park, the Eagles fell behind early in both contests but rallied back to bring the tying run to the plate in the bottom of both final frames. The Giants split their scoring between two innin...
Seattle Mariners tab Gianni Zayas in MLB Draft
Date:06/11/2015 Source:North Jersey Eagles
The Seattle Mariners selected North Jersey Eagle pitcher Gianni Zayas in the 35th round of the MLB draft. Scouts have reported that 2012 North Bergen High School graduate works with a 92 to 95 mph with life on his fastball, and both his curveball and slider are solid breaking pitches. The North Jersey Eagle family congratulates Gianni Zayas on his selection. Written by: ...
North Jersey Falls to Trenton 5-1
Date:06/09/2015 Source:North Jersey Eagles
The North Jersey Eagles hit a rough patch in their season-opening homestand on Monday night, dropping their contest against the Trenton Generals by a score of 5-1. Most of the Generals’ production came in the top of the 2nd inning, where they strung together quality at-bats to plate 4 runs on 7 hits off Eagles starter Justin Valdespina. With one out in the inning, Ryan Shinn slapped a sing...
Sweeney, Auletta Blank Tide En Route to 3-0 Eagles Win
Date:06/05/2015 Source:North Jersey Eagles
Mike Sweeney and Anthony Auletta teamed up to produce another stellar pitching performance for North Jersey on Thursday night, guiding the Eagles to a 3-0 victory over the Staten Island Tide. Just as they did Wednesday against the Pilots, the Eagles’ hitters wasted no time providing their starter with a lead. After leading off the bottom of the 1st inning with a walk, Tyler Benson stole se...
Eagles Two-Hit Pilots in 3-1 Victory
Date:06/03/2015 Source:North Jersey Eagles
Mike Sgaramella, Dan Rajkowski, Tom Saffioti, and Jordan Fontenelle combined to toss a two-hitter against the Jersey Pilots on Wednesday night, powering the North Jersey Eagles to a 3-1 win and their first victory of the season. The Eagles’ hitters pounced early on Pilots starter Tommy Giunta, using a Shane Woelfel double and Ryan Rivera single as catalysts for a 3-run 2nd inning. That off...
New Skipper Named for 2015
Date:05/21/2015 Source:North Jersey Eagles
The 2015 season will mark the debut of North Jersey Eagles manager Chris Smith. As the Tampa native takes the helm of his former ball club. Chris (Wagner College ‘14), will impart enthusiasm and in depth baseball knowledge as he embarks on his coaching career. Chris was a key contributor to the two time Eagle Championship teams. He was a two time ACBL All Star, partic...
Former Eagles Win ECAC Player of the Week Honors
Date:05/05/2015 Source:North Jersey Eagles
Former Eagle ace, Anthony Pacillo from Lyndhurst, NJ, has been selected as the ECAC Pitcher of the Week for the Metro/Upstate Division I. According to ECAC, “Pacillo compiled one of his best starts of his career as he improved to 3-2 on the season with his first career complete-game shutout on Tuesday at Monmouth. The left-hander went the distance, allowing just three hits ...
2015 Eagle Standout in Hot Hitting Stretch
Date:04/30/2015 Source:North Jersey Eagles
Freshman Matt Krupa is carrying a big time bat for Kean University. The star infielder from Mahwah is currently leading the Cougars with RBI’s with 29 in 35 games. He is one of the leading hitters on the squad with a .354 batting average. He is showing power as he leads the team in extra base hits, with 12 doubles. In the opening game for the annual NJAC tournament, M...
2015 NJ Eagle Pitcher Turning Heads at Villanova
Date:04/29/2015 Source:North Jersey Eagles
The North Jersey Eagle freshman pitcher Mike Sgaramella is enjoying a fast start with his college career. The freshman from Florham Park attending Villanova is a member of the Wildcats starting rotation. He is currently leading the starting staff with four wins and earned run average with a respectable 3.86. In addition, he also leads the teams in strike outs. H...
Eagles Take Two from Catz
Date:07/11/2014 Source:North Jersey Eagles
Coming off a modest four game winning streak, the Eagles want to continue on their winning ways as they face the Lehigh Valley Catz for a Saturday July 12 doubleheader. The Eagles need to catch-up to division rivals the Staten Island Tide and South Jersey Giants to capture a coveted playoff spot. The Catz were standing in the way. In the bottom of the first inning, the Eagles drew first bl...
Drapeau and Cullen Pace Eagle Win
Date:07/07/2014 Source:North Jersey Eagles
Following the sweep on Sunday July 6th against the first place Trenton Generals, the Eagles were looking to keep their momentum going on Tuesday against the Jersey Pilots. Brian Drapeau, from Long Island University, was given the ball to start this game. And man did he pitch a gem, getting a 2-1 win. It was his first win of the season and hopefully it has him back on track for th...
