Berkshire Red Sox Independent Team Preview
By Christopher Holland
As the 2010 season approaches, coaches and players are prepping for another positive year, and Rob Lozenski, manager of the Berkshire Red Sox Independent Team gives his outlook on the upcoming season for his Sox.
Lozenski stated that the most difficult challenge has been overcome, that being finding players to fill the roster, although there is concern about having enough players at every game and tournament. In previous years, the Independent Team had issues with guys not being able to make games due to their busy schedules and it ended up having to forfeit or cancel games due to their inabilities to attend. "This year, I do not plan on canceling any games due to lack of players because I think we have a group of guys that are fully committed to this organization, and team," said Lozenski.
With a solid core of returning players, the Independent Team is confident in its success as each returnee will affect the outcome of the season with more than just their abilities to play baseball. Lozenski stated, "I think that the 'returning players' ability to show the new players what this organization represents will be the only thing that will affect the outcome of our season."
His ultimate goal this year had been laid out early to returning players. He explained to them that this year they will not embarrass the organization by forfeiting a game 30 minutes before it is about to begin because it doesn't have enough players. "That is the main goal I have this year other than to win at least one of the tournaments we are entered in," Lozenski confidently remarked.
"I don't want to talk negatively on how the team was handled last year but, one change I am implementing is that I am not giving the guys an option to decide if they want to come to the game or not. I am pretty much taking the stance that this is where we are meeting or playing, so be there. Last year it was way to open to whether players decided to show up or not and this greatly affected the number of guys at the games. I am looking for more of a commitment to the team this year so that we don't run into some of the same issues as last year," he said
The Red Sox Independent Team will kick off its season Sunday, May 2 at the Robesonia Playground in Robesonia, Pa. The first game will begin at 1:00 p.m. against the Red Sox 28-Over Team and the second game will being at approximately 3:30 p.m. against a combined squad of the Red Sox & Blue Sox Optimist Teams.
"This year, I am looking forward to having a great season. I am hoping that the team can come together and we can have a great time while winning games," said Lozenski.
Visit Berkshire's Web site for an updated schedule of the Berkshire Red Sox Independent Team. |
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Golf Tournament Registration Nears Deadline!
Entry fees run at $75 per player or $300 per foursome and it is a rain or shine event. Entry Fee includes beer, soda and a full buffet after the tournament. The shotgun start is at 8:15 a.m.
Thank you for your support of Berkshire Baseball and we hope to see you there! |
Bus Trip to Inner Harbor & Camden Yards
Join us for a great day of baseball & fun on Saturday, June 5, 2010.
Our bus will leave the Wal-Mart in Muhlenberg at 10:00 AM and we'll head to Baltimore's beautiful InnerHarbor where you'll have the afternoon to spend sightseeing and enjoying the area.
The day will be capped off by an exciting game between American League East rivals, the Boston Red Sox and Baltimore Orioles at OriolesPark at Camden Yards.
Price is only $78.00 per person and includes bus transportation and a ticket to the game. Seats are in section 352, rows 5-8.
For those interested, an optional tour of OriolesPark at Camden Yards is also available for an additiional $9.00 (adults) or $6.00 for children (under 14) and seniors (over 55).
Space is limited, so please act quickly.
To purchase tickets, click here to register via our secured link.
Please contact Dan Clouser at 610-927-4306 or via e-mail at dcclouser@aol.com with any questions. Be sure to reserve your spot today. |
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On May 8, 2010 Berkshire Baseball will host its annual home run derby at Birdsboro Optimist Field. The event will begin at 9:00 a.m.
Rules
1) Entry Fee is $20.00.
2) The contest will be based on a "points" system, not just home runs, points will be awarded in the following fashion:
a) Home Run = 5 points;
b) Hit the fence on the fly = 2 points;
c) Hit the fence on the bounce/ground = 1 point.
3) For the first round, each contestant will get 10 "outs", any ball hit fair or foul that does not have a result as listed in category a, b or c above is considered an "out."
4) Contestants can use aluminum bats for the first round only.
5) The top five points leaders in round one will advance to round two.
6) In the event of a tie for fifth place in round one, the player who hit the most actual home runs will advance. If players hit the samenumber of home runs, a sudden death overtime round of one out each will take place until the tie is broken.
7) Wood bats must be used in round 2.
8) All contestants start back at zero (0) points for round two.
9) Each contestant will get 8 outs for round two.
10) In the event of a tie after round two, players tied will participate in an overtime round consisting of five outs, for any subsequent ties, the overtime round is reduced by one out for each additional overtime.
11) Awards will be in the form of gift certificates for the Rawlings Sporting Goods Outlet in the VF Outlet Complex, 901 Hill Road, Wyomissing, PA 19610. Gift certificates will be awarded in the following denominations:
a) Champion - $300.00.
b) Runner-Up - $150.00.
c) 3rd Place - $75.00.
Last year's derby winners are pictured above. From left to right, Steve Randolph (runner-up), Tom Krick (champion), and Matt Freiwald (3rd place).
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