Baseball

Baseball Tryouts 2021 / SPRING, SUMMER TEAMS

>> Grades 2-8
>> Registration: September 23
>> Closes: October 9
>> Tryouts for all Spring/Summer teams: October 24th & 31st.

PAL is hosting evaluations for team formation. If your child prefers not to tryout, he/she will be placed on the Green team for this grade, if there are two teams for this grade level. Please register regardless of whether you are trying out for the Gold or Green team, so we have a sense of our overall numbers for Spring and Summer (see our website for details).

Please arrive 15 minutes early for temperature check, sign in and warm up for all tryout slots. Tryouts will begin promptly at start time. Players should bring all equipment necessary: helmet, water, sneakers, cleats, bat, batting gloves, fielding glove, etc. We will not be able to share equipment due to COVID constraints. All players will be evaluated on hitting, fielding, running, and pitching/catching if applicable during their time slot.

Tryouts

Saturday 10/24 (rain date: 10/25)	Grade 2	Lincoln field	1pm
Saturday 10/24 (rain date: 10/25)	Grade 3	Lincoln field	1pm
Saturday 10/24 (rain date: 10/25)	Grade 4	Lincoln field	3pm
Saturday 10/31 (rain date: 11/1)	Grade 5	Oakwood, upper	9am
Saturday 10/31 (rain date: 11/1)	Grade 6	Oakwood, upper	11am
Saturday 10/31 (rain date: 11/1)	Grade 7/8	Oakwood, upper	1pm

Baseball Guidelines

Return to Play after Covid Delay

As restrictions lift, New Providence Police Athletic League is working toward starting our 2020 Baseball season. Our paramount objective is the safety of our players, coaches and spectators. Here’s our plan, based on the New Jersey Department of Health guidelines.

Player Participation Guidelines

Equipment sharing is prohibited
No sharing of helmets, gloves, catchers equipment and water bottles
Teams will have limited catcher’s equipment. Therefore, players who wish to catch on regular basis are encouraged to purchase their own equipment
Players will be required to social distance in dugouts
Players will have access to hand sanitizer provided by the coach for frequent disinfecting
Players will be prohibited from high fiving and contact celebrations
Sunflower seeds and spitting will be prohibited
Players should have a mask available in the event they are required to wear one
Players must submit to temperature checks and a health questionnaire at every practice and game
Players will be prohibited from attending any practice or game if they are sick
Parents are discouraged from carpooling
Parents must sign a waiver indemnifying the coaches and PAL of any liability related to infectious diseases

Coaching Guidelines

Coaches will be required to wear masks when social distancing cannot be maintained
Coaches will be required to enlist a non-coaching parent who will assist in monitoring social distancing guidelines
Coaches must conduct temperature checks and complete a health questionnaire of all personnel prior to the start of every practice and game.
Coaches will have to provide the New Providence PAL guidelines to visiting teams prior to the start of a game
Coaches will be prohibited from attending any practice or game if they are sick
Coaches should discourage carpooling
Coaches must complete a formal training provided by PAL

Spectator Guidelines

PAL strongly encourages spectators to bring their own seating and not use bleachers at fields
Spectators should wear masks during events
Families will be permitted to cluster together, but should socially distance for other spectators
Spectators will adhere to all guidelines set forth by either home or away team.

PLease register and sign the necessary waiver through Community Pass.

If you have any concerns or questions, please email baseball@newprovidencepal.org.

Team Rosters: February 2020

Braeden Reilly
Chase Gagliardotto
Daniel Cronin
Devan Kapoor
Jack Hanley
Liam Foley
Mathew Lapoff
Milan Patel
Milo Grudberg
Owen Girnius
Rory Naughton
Zach Tomlinson

Alex Roth
Andrew Wike
Bennett Swetnam
Connor Kober
Erick Stoll
James Conover
Jillian Kruep
Lucas Wright
Nicholas Gagliolo
Peter Goldsmith
Reyansh Karmarkar
Ryan Sheeran
Thomas Hanson
Tucker Woodbury

Anthony Sansonetti
Blake DiCristoforo
Brandon Barbato
Cameron Pierce
Connor Henn
Drew Niedzielski
James Romano
Joey Espaillat
Liam Walsh
Nicholas Chapman
Ryan Nigro

Alek Kornacki
Benjamin Weinstein
Charlie Medler
Conner Linnehan
Daniel Michal
Gaetano DiMaggio
Julian DeLuca
Milan Naik
Santiago Galvin
Shawn Nilan
Tomi Sanders

Aaron Luber
Benjamin Zbeda
Brandon Jacobs
Charlie Hanley
Cole Merrick
Drew Blankenbaker
Dylan Gagliardotto
Lucas Askins
Luke Cifarelli
Michael Graziano
William Reynolds

Alexander Chomiak
Andrew Kruep
Ethan Ocwieja
Jack Pierro
Karthik Mallya
Kevin Reilly
Lucas Feuerstein
Matthew Santacross
Mattthew Scannicchio
Michael Ferrara
Michael Schmidt
Nicholas Xenakis

Aidan Lake
Anthony Michal
Christopher Danysh
Connor Killian
Henry Derosa
Jack Giunta
Joseph Venza
Max Mund
Nicholas Graziano
Samuel Grudberg
William Bramwell
Zachary Weiss
Zion Kim

AJ Whitehead
Christian Benward
Colin McAloon
Daniel Porretti
Devin Cumiskey
Grant Blankenbaker
Jack Fitzgerald
James Keneally
Luke Palschakov
Noah Morales
Ryan Walsh
Troy Faucher

Ben Mazza
Brian Connor
Brody D’Amico
Cam Yarnell
Chase Yarnell
Jude DeRosa
Michael Petses
Rhys Mozian
Thomas Lagana
Eric Yu

Andrew Kowantz
Ethan Cifarelli
Jake Monaco
James Miller
Luca Vitale
Mathew Botvinis
Matthew Perillo
Peyton Pazdera
Robert Roth
Sean Reilly
Vince Graziano
Vincent Bisaccia
Vincent Mariniello

Cameron Sheeran
David Gaeta
Declan Naughton
Gabriel Deluca
Jack Mundy
Jackson Benward
Kyle Felt
Nico Arcadia
Owen Duffy
Patrick Waeschle
Ryan Kessler
Sean Donnelly

Andrew Kowantz
Jackson Benward
Jake Monaco
Luca Vitale
Mathew Botvinis
Matthew Perillo
Nico Arcadia
Peyton Pazdera
Robert Roth
Ryan Kessler
Sean Donnelly
Sean Reilly
Vincent Bisaccia
Vincent Mariniello

Cameron Sheeran
David Gaeta
Declan Naughton
Ethan Cifarelli
Gabriel Deluca
Jack Mundy
James Miller
Kyle Felt
Owen Duffy
Patrick Waeschle
Vince Graziano

2020 Baseball FAQs

If you have any concerns or questions, please email baseball@newprovidencepal.org.

How are rosters formed?
PAL Baseball rosters will be based off grade levels. The grade levels are 1st to 8th grades. There will be some instances (eg. to create an additional team) where it is necessary for children not to play with their grade. If this is needed, it will be discussed with the child’s parents first before implementing.
Will PAL be offering spring teams?
Yes, PAL will offer both a spring & summer team. For the Spring season, PAL will have an “A” team. If there is enough to form a 2nd team at a given grade, PAL will assist in the formation of the 2nd team.
Will my child have to tryout?
2nd–8th grade children who want to be part of an “A” team roster must participate in tryouts held in late January/early February.
What will my child be evaluated on?
The player evaluations will consist of the following: Batting, Throwing, Fielding & Attitude
What will the teams look like at each grade level?
2nd–8th graders will be positioned on an “A” or “B” team upon completion of the tryouts. “A” team players are required to play in the Spring Ridge League, Cal Ripken Tournament and stay together for Summer Baseball. *Please note that if your child is selected to a spring “A” team they will be expected to play in the summer league as well. “B” team players are committed to the summer only. Spring PAL baseball would be an option if there were enough interest and availability of players and coaches. “Both “A” and “B” teams will begin summer baseball mid-June (before school ends) and run through the end of July.
Will my child be required to play on a REC and PAL team in the spring?
REC is not required, but strongly encouraged.
Will PAL support any spring tournaments?
Yes, PAL will support the 4th & 5th grade “A” teams in a spring tournament in Aberdeen, Maryland.
Will there be a Middle School team?
PAL will form a Middle School team comprised of both 7th and 8th graders. They will play in the spring in a local Middle School League with non-parent head coaches. Selection of the team will not be based on grade level, instead it will be a combination of grade levels based on evaluations. All 7th and 8th grade players not selected for the Middle School Team are encouraged to participate with the NP REC teams that play in the Chatham Baseball league. Tryout attendance is required regardless of whether your child is playing in the spring. 7th and 8th grade summer teams will be determined at the same time the middle school team is determined. Please note, a New Providence High School coach is scheduled to coach the summer 8th grade team.
Are there summer High School teams?
PAL will help facilitate the creation of a summer team that will have paid coaches. These teams will not play in the spring as they are potentially committed to NPHS. Registration for these teams will happen at a later date.
What about 1st graders?
First grade team formation will be for the summer only and tryouts are not required.
How many players will be on an “A” team roster?
Ideally, there are 12 kids per team.
What is the cost?
If your child plays in both the spring and summer, the cost is $475, billed in 2 installments (February & April).

NPGL

New Providence baseball teams compete in the New Providence Green League (NPGL). Learn more about league rules, standings, past and upcoming seasons here …

Rules
Sportsmanship
Field Locations
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Upcoming Baseball Changes 2019

Did you miss the Baseball Town Hall on Nov 1?

Here’s the presentation slide show.

League Rules / FAQ

Batting Lineup & Extra Hitters

All uniformed players in attendance of the game are required to be placed in the batting order (Roster Bat). A uniformed injured player in attendance of a game will not be required to bat, only unless the injured player enters the game into any position on the field. If a player is required to leave the game, his place in the order shall be skipped and no out shall be recorded so long as at least nine batters remain in the team’s batting order. Roster batting requirement is limited to the number of players the opponent has. For example, team A has 11 players, team B has 13 players. Team A is required to bat all 11. Team B is required to bat at least 11 but is encouraged to bat all 13. PLAYERS LEFT OFF OF THE ROSTER BATTING MUST PLAY ALL INNINGS AT A FEILDING POSITION. IN THE EVENT OF ROSTER BATTING TO THE OPPONENT’S NUMBER OF PLAYERS… THE MINIMUM PLAYING TIME RULE DOES NOT APPLY, AND IS PERMITTED TO HAVE PLAYERS LEFT OFF THE BATTING ORDER, ACHIEVE MAXIMUM PLAYING TIME IN THE FIELD.

Minimum Playing Time

The league has instituted a rule for minimum playing time. We suggest that the participating towns follow and abide by the minimum playing time rules. PLAYERS MUST PLAY A MINIMUM OF 3 INNINGS OUT OF 6 AND A MINIMUM OF 4 INNINGS OUT OF 7. IN THE EVENT OF ROSTER BATTING TO THE OPPONENT NUMBER OF PLAYERS… THE MINIMUM PLAYING TIME RULE DOES NOT APPLY, AND IS PERMITTED TO HAVE PLAYERS LEFT OFF THE BATTING ORDER ACHIEVE MAXIMUM PLAYING TIME IN THE FIELD.

Tagging Up

8u Official Rule Addendum 2013.8u1 Eight “U” players (8u) are not allowed to tag up from any base. “There is no tagging up from any base on a ball hit in the air.” The key at this age is to develop outfielders that can make basic plays. Catching a fly ball for an 8 year old is difficult enough, now we are asking them to hit a cutoff man and make a play at home. Once again, we want to stress development of the players. Having players tag up will only promote higher scoring and balls being thrown around the infield. The main objective is for the outfielder to catch the ball and have the infielders go out for the cutoff and get it back to the pitcher. If we can accomplish that; the days of throwing out a runner tagging up is right around the corner. This is only a rule for 8u baseball.

Home Field Mercy Rules

You must make the umpires aware of any Home Field Rules such as…

Time Limits
Physical Attributes of the Field
Any Rule that nay effect the outcome of the game.

If the Home Field Team does not submit these Home Field Rules Prior to the game to the visiting team and Umpire…we will Rule that the game must continue at a later date. “Rescheduling Games” Please be aware the schedule is flexible. The coaches in our league have always been very accommodating and they understand the importance of playing games. Last year we experienced issues with the ability to play all games due to amount of rain we received. There are plenty of days built into the season to reschedule games due to conflicts with inclement weather. We strongly urge you to reschedule your games early to middle of the season… in order to avoid missed games at the end of the season. We prefer all the games to be played.

Playoff Mercy Rule

The NPGL mercy rule is STILL IN EFFECT for NPGL Playoff tournament games. It is the following: Mercy rule. The league uses a 12 run mercy rule after the losing team has at least completed its turn at bat in the 4th inning of a 6 inning game, or the 5th inning of a 7 inning game, or in any later inning in a regulation game.

Playoff Official Game

A game is an official game when: 1) 4 innings have been completed of a 6 inning game, or 5 innings are completed of a 7 inning game.

Who pays the umpire fee during playoffs?

Teams split the fee

Suspended Games / Roster Additions

If your game is suspended and you must continue next day, you must use same players as previous day. You may not add players to your roster.

Age Chart

For questions about age divisions and eligibility, download the 2016 Age Chart …

Fostering sportsmanship is at the center of our mission, and to that end we ask that all athletes, coaches, officials and attendees observe the following pledge:

Sportsmanship Pledge

I pledge to take ownership for my behavior both verbal and physical while attending, coaching, officiating or participating in a any sporting event and shall adhere to the following code of conduct:

I will not engage in unsportsmanlike conduct with any coach, parent, player, participant, official or any other attendee.
I will encourage my player, or any other person, to engage in good sportsmanlike conduct with all coaches, parents, players, participants, and officials.
I will not engage in any behavior which would endanger the health, safety or well-being of any coach, parent, player, participant, and official.
I will not encourage my child, or any other person, to engage in any behavior which would endanger the health, safety or well-being of any coach, parent, player, participant, official or any other attendee.
I as a coach, player, parent, official will not use drugs or alcohol while at a youth sports event and will not attend, coach, officiate or participate in a youth sports event while under the influence of drugs or alcohol. Penalty: League Ejection (Adults), (Players) League Ejection.
I will not permit my child, or encourage any other person, to use drugs or alcohol at a youth sports event and will not permit my child, or encourage any other person, to attend, coach, officiate or participate in a youth sports event while under the influence of drugs or alcohol.
I will not engage in the use of profanity both verbal and jestures. Penalty: Game Ejection + 1 Game Suspension (Adults), (Players) Game Ejection .
I will not encourage my player or any other person, to engage in the use of profanity.Penalty: Game Ejection + 1 Game Suspension (Adults), (Players)Game Ejection .
I will be respectful to all coaches, parents, players, participants, officials or any other attendee with respect regardless of race, creed, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation or ability.
I will encourage everyone to act with respect towards all coach, parent, player, participant, official or any other attendee regardless of race, creed, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation or ability. Penalty: League Ejection (Adults), (Players) League Ejection.
I will not engage in verbal or physical threats or abuse aimed at any coach, parent, player, participant, official or any other attendee. Penalty: League Ejection (Adults), (Players) League Ejection.
I will not encourage my child, or any other person, to engage in verbal or physical threats or abuse aimed at any coach, parent, player, participant, official or any other attendee.Penalty: League Ejection (Adults), (Players) League Ejection.
I will not initiate a fight or scuffle with any coach, parent, player, participant, official or any other attendee. Penalty: League Ejection (Adults), 4 Game Suspension Player first offense, 2nd offense League Ejection.
I will not encourage my child, or any other person, to initiate a fight or scuffle with any coach, parent, player, participant, official or any other attendee.

The NPGL will enforce the penalties. The NPGL has the right to impose season suspension or multiple seasons suspension if the extent of the infraction warrants.

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Latest Updates

2018 PAL Summer Travel Baseball Evaluations and Uniforms

PAL Summer Travel Baseball Evaluations & Uniforms

T R Y O U T S

WHO: U8 and U12
WHAT: ONLY these 2 groups will be required to attend player evaluations for the 2018 New Providence Summer Travel program.
WHERE: Oakwood Park
WHEN: Saturday April 28th.
–> 8 Year Old – CURRENT 8U Eligible Third Graders (2017-2018 School Year) Only; and, should have received email on 4/6/18: 8:00 am to 9:30 am
–> 12 Year Olds: 9:30 am to 11:00 am

NOTES: All players must have previously registered for the program and must attend the evaluation date/time in order to be eligible for “Gold” team consideration. Players should arrive 15 minutes early from their scheduled time with glove, bat and batting helmet, as well as personal protective equipment. Metal cleats are not permitted on Oakwood fields. Please review bat regulations on the newprovidencepal.org web site.

U N I F O R M S

Please note that ALL TRAVEL players, regardless of tryout status, must attend uniform jersey sizing and ordering at Oakwood Park on Saturday April 28th from 9:30 am to 11:00 am. Players will be responsible for their own solid white, belted baseball pants.

New Bat Regulations for Travel Baseball, Tee Ball & Coach Pitch Summer PAL

Effective January 1, 2018, the following new bat regulations go into effect for PAL programs Tee Ball, Coach Pitch and Travel Baseball.

These new bat regulations will be strictly enforced at Travel Baseball Tryouts.

—> For our 13 and 14 year old ball players:

Any -3 BBCOR stamp is fine.
Otherwise, no drop greater than -5 for 14U (bat must have new “USA” stamp)
Otherwise, no drop greater than -8 for 13U (bat must have new “USA” stamp)

—> For our Tee Ball thru 12U ball players, ALL bats must have new “USA” stamp

Please visit the following website for further clarification and guidance: https://www.baberuthleague.org/bat-rules.aspx

The following is a pretty good note from Texas Rangers manager Jeff Banister….

If you talk to your child while they’re competing — even from a distance, even in a whisper — that’s all they can hear. And it’s the last thing they need to hear. When you are on the field as an athlete, especially as a young athlete, the people you do not want to disappoint the most are your parents. And when a child hears a parent’s voice, especially one telling them what “they’ve done incorrectly or need to do more of”, it adds to the tension and the anxiety. When you’re there and you’re cheering and you’re clapping and lending support, their feeling is so much greater. They’re going to compete harder. They’re going to focus. … When they hear the clapping they know they did something good.

When my son started playing ball, I used to shout things from the stands. I used to think it was being “helpful” and “supportive.” That glower should have told me otherwise. Now I shut up during games. Don’t say a word — just cheer and clap, that’s it. And now the boy plays with a smile — even after a strike-out. I’m not his coach. I’m his dad. His cheerleader. His biggest fan.