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The New York Gremlins are finally ready to announce their roster and schedule for the 2010 season. The Gremlins will be returning with most of our key players from last season including ASA All Americans John Rozich, Derek Pukash & Bryan Newton. In February we announced the additions of Paul Koert, Travis Wilson, Landy Rodriguez and Jeff Hook. We are pleased to add 3 more notable names to that list. All 3 of these players have worn the Gremlin Green before and we welcome them back to the squad.
Paul Walford – Paul’s accomplishments in the game are too numerous to list. Paul helped coach the Gremlins at the AAU and provided a strong bat off the bench. The team was so impressed with his leadership and ability to share his knowledge that we begged and pleaded with him to reconsider his pending retirement decision. Fortunately for us it worked.
Frank DeGroat – A member of the US National team, Frank is a 2 time ISC All Word selection as well as 2X ASA All American. Frank played with the Gremlins for a short time many years ago in modified and has always been a favorite of our sponsor. After opposing Frank for so many years it will be nice to finally have him on our side. Frank will be used primarily as a DH this season.
Rhys Casley – Rhys is a member of the New Zealand Black Sox and a 3 time ISC All World selection. Rhys spent quite a few seasons as a Gremlin and our squad is excited at the thought of having him back in our lineup. Rhys is a versatile player that we can use at several positions. We expect him to play in the OF this season.
The New York Gremlins 2010 Roster
13 Bryan Newton Pitcher Fort McMurray, AB
#45 Paul Koert Pitcher Stouffville, ON
#29 Jeremy Tracy OF/INF Waterville, NB
#14 Travis Wilson 2B Chattanooga, TN
#10 Rhys Casley OF West Sand Lake, NY
# 8 Frank DeGroat DH Ringwood, NJ
#20 Bill Hillhouse Pitcher Erie, PA
# 9 John Rozich C/OF Oxford, PA
#22 Landy Rodriguez C/INF West Havestraw, NY
#18 Jeff Hook 1B Flanders, NJ
#23 Jay Herr 3B Lancaster, PA
#25 Chad McConnell SS Riverdale, NJ
#26 Derek Pukash OF Morristown, NJ
#42 Reggie Barrau OF Teaneck, NJ
#32 Chad Busch OF/INF Vernon, NJ
#27 Varm Mateosien UTIL Montvale, NJ
#94 Ed Jackson OF New York, NY
#12 Paul Walford Coach/UTIL Tampa Bay, FL
# 7 John Heinsch Coach Brooklyn, NY
# 5 Gregg Leather Manager Staten Island, NY
# 1 Bruce Tanski Sponsor Clifton Park, NY
Schedule
May 22-23 Mid Atlantic ISC Travel League – Lancaster, PA
May 29-30 ISC US East Qualifier – Clifton Park, NY
June 11-13 ISC US East Qualifier – Midland, MI
June 18-20 Mid Atlantic ISC Travel League – Lancaster, PA
June 26-27 Legends – Kitchener, ON
July 2-4 Peligro Tournament – NY City
July 16-18 Walsh – Allentown, PA
July 30- Aug 1 Erie, PA
Aug 5-8 ASA National Championship – South Bend, IN
Aug 14-21 ISC World Tournament – Midland, MI
Editor’s note: The NY Gremlins are currently the #3 ranked team in the world.