It All Counts Now....
Well, the headline is a little deceiving.
Because in baseball, as well as life, every day counts.
The reference is to the fact that our tidy 5-1 record is wiped clean to 0-0 as we speak. That's because the preseason has ended and the "real" season has begun. Our goal is to play it no different tomorrow. Sure, now we have to follow the rules to the "t" - something we bend a little in March as we have unlimited substitution and the ability to bat 10 or 11 players in a lineup.
But, like I said.. that's all behind us now.
Our final practice of March - last preseason seniors - went extremely well. We got a lot of work in offensive and defensively, and worked through many of our plays. The coaching staff definitely feels like we are on the verge of seeing the hardwork payoff.
Our first encounter is scheduled for Jackson's Larry D'Zio Field - a place where great TRS memories have taken place.
I remember countless TRS teams racking up the runs there. Last year we put up 12 runs. I remember Jason Barnoski going yard in 2003. I remember Todd Frazier hitting it onto the football field in 2003 as well. Howabout Ron Maurer going yard there in the summer of 1985 in front of Univ. of North Carolina -Chapel Hill coach Mike Roberts on his way to earning a scholarship. Maurer also went yard on opening day of 1984, as a sophomore, and we won 18-1 behind Chris Lauria, Glenn Cordick, Sheldon Harvey, Keith Diehl and company. Switch-hitting Jon Miele going opposite field yard in 1983 - from the left side of the plate.
Who could forget Rod Velardi trying to extend his NJ State Record no-hit streak in 2001 - as he took his bid for a 4th straight no-hitter late into the game (and ending up with an one-hitter against an impressive Jaguars team). I remember our almost brawl - in 1986 - with Jackson's Rob Conner at the plate. Hey, howabout Mitch Powitz going yard for his first career homer - 1985. I remember gutty pitching performances by Tom Wheeler and Jason Arre in Jackson. Howabout Albert Vega going yard in 1998?
Like I said, tremendous TRS baseball memories in Jackson. One more day's worth would be nice.
TRS vs. Jackson. Ken Frank at Larry D'Zio Jr. Field, son of Lakewood coaching legend Larry DZio. It's what Ocean County High School Baseball is all about.
Hope to see you out there. Game time 3:45.
Because in baseball, as well as life, every day counts.
The reference is to the fact that our tidy 5-1 record is wiped clean to 0-0 as we speak. That's because the preseason has ended and the "real" season has begun. Our goal is to play it no different tomorrow. Sure, now we have to follow the rules to the "t" - something we bend a little in March as we have unlimited substitution and the ability to bat 10 or 11 players in a lineup.
But, like I said.. that's all behind us now.
Our final practice of March - last preseason seniors - went extremely well. We got a lot of work in offensive and defensively, and worked through many of our plays. The coaching staff definitely feels like we are on the verge of seeing the hardwork payoff.
Our first encounter is scheduled for Jackson's Larry D'Zio Field - a place where great TRS memories have taken place.
I remember countless TRS teams racking up the runs there. Last year we put up 12 runs. I remember Jason Barnoski going yard in 2003. I remember Todd Frazier hitting it onto the football field in 2003 as well. Howabout Ron Maurer going yard there in the summer of 1985 in front of Univ. of North Carolina -Chapel Hill coach Mike Roberts on his way to earning a scholarship. Maurer also went yard on opening day of 1984, as a sophomore, and we won 18-1 behind Chris Lauria, Glenn Cordick, Sheldon Harvey, Keith Diehl and company. Switch-hitting Jon Miele going opposite field yard in 1983 - from the left side of the plate.
Who could forget Rod Velardi trying to extend his NJ State Record no-hit streak in 2001 - as he took his bid for a 4th straight no-hitter late into the game (and ending up with an one-hitter against an impressive Jaguars team). I remember our almost brawl - in 1986 - with Jackson's Rob Conner at the plate. Hey, howabout Mitch Powitz going yard for his first career homer - 1985. I remember gutty pitching performances by Tom Wheeler and Jason Arre in Jackson. Howabout Albert Vega going yard in 1998?
Like I said, tremendous TRS baseball memories in Jackson. One more day's worth would be nice.
TRS vs. Jackson. Ken Frank at Larry D'Zio Jr. Field, son of Lakewood coaching legend Larry DZio. It's what Ocean County High School Baseball is all about.
Hope to see you out there. Game time 3:45.
posted by Mitch Powitz at 5:57 PM
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