Adelphi
Four-Run First Inning Propels Adelphi to 2-0 Start
With a small window to get the game in on Sunday, Adelphi made the call to schedule a matinee against St. Thomas Aquinas that had been originally cancelled due to the forecast. And with a loaded roster and fresh pitching staff, can you blame them for being excited? They continued the red-hot start to their season with a 7-2 victory over St. Thomas Aquinas. The reigning ECC Champs have stumbled out of the gate and the Panthers took full advantage; sweeping a mini weekend series. Senior Mike Demarest got the start, he was the beneficiary of a four-run first inning by the Panthers offense that included an RBI single by Lawrence Cicileo (more on him later), a bases loaded walk by Tyler Becker and a two-run single by Lucas Terwilliger. Demarest was terrific for four innings of work, he used two...
Ed Baram, Brett Malm Lead Adelphi to Season Opening Win, 5-2, Over St. Thomas Aquinas
Adelphi takes the season opener, 5-2, over St. Thomas Aquinas. Winning pitcher Ed Baram had 10 strikeouts over 5 IP pic.twitter.com/dodjbgdsH1 — Axcess Baseball LI (@axcessbaseball) February 28, 2019 If Adelphi is to make it to the NCAA Regionals for the first time since 2011, they will have to win non-conference games against formidable opponents. They had to pass an early test against perennial powerhouse St. Thomas Aquinas. The familiar foe proved to be no issue for the Panthers led by senior ace Ed Baram and a three-hit performance by senior 2B Brett Malm. Baram came out of the gate firing 90 MPH cheddar past the Spartans lineup, striking out the side in the first. He finished with 10 over 5 innings of 1-run ball. His offense supported him with two runs in the first inning, coming on a...
Fall Ball Series Presented by The Greene Turtle: Adelphi
1B Thomas Colombo hit .303 with 5 HR last season and will be a middle of the order bat once again pic.twitter.com/FMeGTly77Q — Axcess Baseball LI (@axcessbaseball) October 23, 2018 If not for an improbable victory by Merrimack over New Haven in the NE-10 Championship, it would’ve been Adelphi receiving an at-large bid in the NCAA East Regional. Nevertheless, it was a 26-win season for Dom Scala’s crew in his 15th year at helm. They are locked and loaded for another playoff run, and this year’s team features even more fire power on offense and a staff loaded with more power arms than last year’s unit. Leading the offensive charge is a group of upperclassmen with a track record of success. 1B Thomas Colombo, 2B Brett Malm, SS Tyler Becker, 3B Lucas Terwilliger and CF ...
Jonathon Mulford on His Second Pro Season
(Editor’s Note: Jonathon is a 2012 graduate of Massapequa HS. He pitched four seasons at Adelphi University, where he was named to our All-Long Island team in 2015. He participated in our Battle of the Border in 2016, and he was drafted later that week by the St. Louis Cardinals in the 34th round. Over two seasons, he has compiled a 3.59 ERA. The following words are his own.) For the first time in four years, I wasn’t at Long Island Storm Academy giving ready for the beginning of the Adelphi season with my teammates. Even though I miss playing at Adelphi, I finally was preparing for my first spring training. Baseball was finally back and it was time to grind out the hot dog days of Florida spring training. Walking into the facility seeing Yadier “Yadi” Molina catchi...
Santiago, Adelphi Down New Haven 8-5
When TJ Santiago is on the hill, the Adelphi Panthers are a tough team to beat. The Panthers’ ace fired 5.2 IP, allowing zero earned runs with five strike outs in Adelphi’s 8-5 win over NE-10 rival New Haven. “Fastball and splitter were the duo today,” said the Linden, N.J. native. The Panthers offense got off to a quick start against Vincent Aprea (Comsewogue ’13) with a three-spot in the first inning. Eric Hassell ripped an RBI single to drive in Rob Vani. After the Panthers got an unearned run across the plate, Brett Malm drove in Brandon Morse with an RBI single. Santiago was very sharp out of the gate, allowing only one hit through four innings. In the bottom of the fourth, the Panthers broke through with four more runs. Kory Cassara smacked an opposite f...
Cody McPartland Stymies Adelphi, Leads Franklin Pierce to 7-3 Win
Long Island native Cody McPartland picked up right where he left off in 2016 with Dowling. The senior RHP came on in relief for Franklin Pierce in the fifth inning of a 3-1 game and fired four shutout innings with six strikeouts in the Ravens’ 7-3 victory over Adelphi. “Coming out of the ‘pen isn’t much different,” he said in regards to pitching in relief verse starting the game. “You still have to come in and throw strikes regardless of if you start the game, come in the fifth or close the game out, you still need the same outcome…outs!” The Ravens took advantage of some miscues by the Panthers’ defense early in the game. Panthers’ starter Ed Baram had really good stuff, but attempted to throw a runner out at third on a bunt and ...
Insider Notes: February 28
Through out the season, I will be posting my observations from the games I attend from a scout’s perspective. It will not always feature positive reviews, but they will be what I gather from my years of watching the game. Here’s a rundown of a few of the top players in yesterday’s game: TJ Santiago: It was the first time I’ve watched him in-person. He was every bit of the hype. He has a 3/4 delivery but is no gimmick. Velocity was 87-89, his splitter is a true weapon at 82 MPH and his slider was 77 MPH. He sustained his velocity through 7 innings–which is even more impressive that it’s his first outing of the season and it was February 28. Santiago also showed a lot of fire. There was a lot of intensity after his big strike outs. The one downside was tha...
Adelphi Right on the Verge of Deep Playoff Run
Last Year’s Record: 25-22 Key Roster Losses: Jonathon Mulford (RHP), Alex Zykoff (OF) Key Roster Additions: Tyler Becker (SS/3B), Tom Macri (INF) Andrew Sesto (RHP), Troy Simpson (RHP) Key Returning Players: TJ Santiago (RHP, senior), Robert Vani (1B, senior), Eric Hassell (OF, senior), Matthew O’Connor (LHP, redshirt junior), Kory Cassara (C, senior), Brett Malm (SS, sophomore), Ed Baram (RHP, sophmore), Mike Demarest (RHP, sophomore), Michael Tarpey (RHP, junior), Mike Stack (SS, senior) Coming off of a first-round exit in the 2016 NE-10 Conference tournament, Adelphi is entering the season with a chip on their shoulder. Luckily for the Panthers, they have a ton of talent to help guide the way for a successful 2017 season. Strengths As we all know, the heart of every team be...
Scouting Report: Michael Ceparano
Player Name: Michael Ceparano School: Adelphi Position: LHP Michael is a 6’0″ graduate of Half Hollow Hills East HS. He threw 38.1 IP last season with 31 strikeouts and a 3-4 record. From the stretch position he gets set with his back leg bent. He keeps his glove parallel to the ground. He keeps his eyes locked on the target through out the delivery. He has a legkick that is just above the belt. He keeps his body closed with his leg tucked towards second base and his foot pointed down. Michael gets great drive from his back leg as it drops and drives towards home plate. The front leg goes directly towards home and his arm circle is pretty long. He lands on line with home plate and throws directly over the top. He is max-effort pitcher, and lands off to third base as many southp...
Adelphi Panthers Sweep Doubleheader in Home Opener against Assumption
Jesse Borek — Staff Writer GARDEN CITY, New York — It took Mother Nature long enough to relent and allow the Adelphi Panthers to have their home opener, but it was worth every waking moment as the club swept Assumption College to inch closer back to the .500 mark, now sitting at 4-5 on the year. In the opener, junior ace Jonathon Mulford took to the hill, and outside of a bumpy first inning, was brilliant. After serving up a three-run home run in the opening frame, Mulford would shut down the Greyhound offense up until his exit from the contest. Going seven innings strong, Mulford threw a whopping 121 pitches on Sunday afternoon. Yet, he never truly seemed to lose a lot of velocity on his fastball, only opting for more curveballs as the game progressed. Over those seven fram...
