2008 – 2009
Hall of Fame
Awards Banquet
IBEW Function Hall
Welcome to the Yawkey League
Welcome
to the Yawkey Baseball League, home of the
The YBL is comprised of 15 teams from
The YBL
is the largest amateur baseball program for men in
Our
league has its roots in
1990 was
a coming of age for our league. We were named in honor of Baseball Hall of
Famer Tom Yawkey. Our affiliation with the Yawkey Family and the Boston Red Sox
has brought us many benefits over the years. We are most proud of the privilege
we enjoyed to play an All Star Game at
For more information,
please visit www.yawkeybaseball.com .
Message From the President
Good Evening:
On behalf of the Board of Directors of the Thomas A. Yawkey
Baseball League, welcome to the IBEW Hall for the 2009 Hall of Fame Awards
Banquet. We look back tonight on the amateur baseball careers of 8 men. Each
has made his mark on the history of this organization. Every one of them has
helped our League become one of
The Yawkey League is a success because we play the game as it was
developed. Our players work for a living and share their baseball talents
between the white lines each night for no pay. They live for baseball during
their Yawkey Years. The lads who don YBL uniforms are proud of the quality
image they project on and off the field. They spend their spare time well
during the summer – fulfilling their lifelong passion for the game of baseball.
Tonight we savor the seasons that were 2008 & 2009. The
32-game regular season brought forth quality talent from around the Metro
Boston Area. Our playoffs were exciting. When all was said and done – West
Roxbury Blue Fish won back-to-back YBL Championships. The hard work and
determination of this great team will never be forgotten.
Congratulations and best wishes to all those who will be
recognized this evening. I also want to thank every sponsor, player and coach
for his dedication to the goals and standards set by our League. We are very
fortunate to have you in this special sports organization.
Have fun tonight!
Sincerely,
David J. McKay - League
President
Yawkey
League Board of Directors
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PRESIDENT |
Dave McKay |
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VICE PRESIDENT |
Joe O’Hara |
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SECRETARY |
Dave Treska |
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TREASURER |
Dan Chapman |
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MEMBER AT LARGE |
Sean “Skip” McCarty |
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FINANCIAL ADVISOR |
Kevin George |
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EX-OFFICIO MEMBERS |
Rob McDonough Rob Morse |
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THE TEAMS OF THE
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Al Thomas Athletics |
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Savin Hill Hornets |
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South End Astros |
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2008 Yawkey League |
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Bill Stewart Division |
W |
L |
T |
PCT |
PTS |
RS |
RA |
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23 |
9 |
0 |
.719 |
46 |
235 |
143 |
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23 |
9 |
0 |
.719 |
46 |
182 |
97 |
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13 |
19 |
0 |
.406 |
26 |
147 |
152 |
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10 |
21 |
1 |
.328 |
21 |
142 |
215 |
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10 |
22 |
0 |
.313 |
20 |
102 |
178 |
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10 |
22 |
0 |
.313 |
20 |
146 |
176 |
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Dan Tarpey Division |
W |
L |
T |
PCT |
PTS |
RS |
RA |
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19 |
13 |
0 |
.594 |
38 |
155 |
135 |
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16 |
15 |
1 |
.516 |
33 |
128 |
151 |
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14 |
17 |
1 |
.453 |
29 |
169 |
165 |
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13 |
19 |
0 |
.406 |
26 |
113 |
149 |
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12 |
19 |
1 |
.391 |
25 |
131 |
185 |
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8 |
23 |
1 |
.266 |
17 |
116 |
212 |
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Tony Conigliaro Division |
W |
L |
T |
PCT |
PTS |
RS |
RA |
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24 |
7 |
1 |
.766 |
49 |
199 |
69 |
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23 |
8 |
1 |
.734 |
47 |
199 |
84 |
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22 |
9 |
1 |
.703 |
45 |
172 |
129 |
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20 |
12 |
0 |
.625 |
40 |
161 |
123 |
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8 |
24 |
0 |
.250 |
16 |
71 |
205 |
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2009 Yawkey League |
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Tony Conigliaro |
W |
L |
T |
PCT |
PTS |
RS |
RA |
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25 |
6 |
1 |
.797 |
51 |
135 |
68 |
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21 |
9 |
2 |
.688 |
44 |
217 |
135 |
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20 |
11 |
1 |
.641 |
41 |
185 |
132 |
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9 |
22 |
1 |
.297 |
19 |
115 |
165 |
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5 |
26 |
1 |
.172 |
11 |
80 |
167 |
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Bill Stewart |
W |
L |
T |
PCT |
PTS |
RS |
RA |
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24 |
7 |
1 |
.766 |
49 |
221 |
98 |
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24 |
8 |
0 |
.750 |
48 |
244 |
142 |
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15 |
16 |
1 |
.484 |
31 |
152 |
205 |
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15 |
17 |
0 |
.469 |
30 |
171 |
163 |
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8 |
23 |
1 |
.266 |
17 |
101 |
208 |
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Dan Tarpey |
W |
L |
T |
PCT |
PTS |
RS |
RA |
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20 |
12 |
0 |
.625 |
40 |
172 |
118 |
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17 |
15 |
0 |
.531 |
34 |
146 |
131 |
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16 |
16 |
0 |
.500 |
32 |
169 |
155 |
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11 |
20 |
1 |
.359 |
23 |
106 |
149 |
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5 |
27 |
0 |
.156 |
10 |
102 |
280 |
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WE
REMEMBER!
COMMISSIONER
DAN TARPEY
The Yawkey League and
Greater
Big Dan made his mark
on this league and his presence will always be felt.
He is pictured here
with his best friend Al Thomas.
We continue to
remember Dan by working hard to live up to our Code of Ethics and remain true to
the ideal which he set as a standard during his many years as our leader.
COACH
BILL CUNNINGHAM
MCKAY
CLUB BEACONS
Billy Cunningham was
the Bench Coach of the McKay Club Beacons. He suffered a massive stroke in July
2008 while coaching a game at
COACH
STEVE GEORGE
Steve George is
pictured here with his sons Steve, David, Doug and Kevin.
Although Mr. George
raised an immediate family – he was a surrogate Dad and
Steve was inducted into
the Yawkey League Hall of Fame along with his sons Kevin and Doug.
Dennis Bistany
On
In life Coach Bistany was a teacher in so many aspects
of life. He was an adored school teacher from
Dennis sacrificed his own life to save another human
being. Those that knew Dennis Bistany were not shocked hearing that kind of a
selfless act. Upon that ultimate sacrifice, Dennis Bistany earned the right to
sit on the right side of God. We will forever miss him here on Earth but his
memory will live on through the memories of all of us who have been touched by
his kind, caring, selfless and caring soul. We are forever better human beings
for knowing him.
THE
PLAYERS, COACHES
ALSO
WISH TO HONOR THE MEMORY OF
Mr. & Mrs.
Yawkey’s - baseball legacy - continues in the heart and soul of this
organization. The Foundation established in Tom Yawkey’s name - has provided us
with a financial grant to help provide the young men of greater Boston with an
opportunity to play baseball as it was meant to be played.
We are forever
grateful to those who continue the Yawkey tradition of “service to the
community” in
We salute the Board
and administrators of the Yawkey Foundations in
Tom Yawkey (R) is pictured with his
“prized’ Left Fielder – Teddy Ball Game – Ted Williams.
2009 YAWKEY LEAGUE HALL OF
KEVIN WHITE -
Kevin White was the heart and soul of the
Known as a tough hard-nosed player, Kevin is the
all time YBL leader in hit by pitches as he never gave an inch and would do
whatever it took to help his team win. Kevin’s never-give-up attitude was
stamped in the team’s history with a title-saving home run versus the Al Thomas
Club in 2005 with 2 outs in the 7th. That home run prevented
For all his accomplishments, the
SHAWN HERLIHY – MCKAY CLUB BEACONS
Shawn Herlihy was the
catalyst for success that catapulted the McKay Club to the Yawkey League
Championship Finals in 1998 and 2000. When you mention "Hurls" - you
talk about Speed! Shawn is without a doubt one of the fastest men to don a
uniform in Yawkey League history. That speed enabled him to track down and
snag hundreds of lofty fly balls. He saved many games during his years with his
fleet feet and cats-eye glove work. Almost every walk or a single was a
two base advancement. He legged triples from doubles on a regular basis and had
the power and bat speed to match.
Hurls led the McKay Club and
the Yawkey League in many offensive categories over his 7 year career before he
moved to
24AB; 11R; 10H; 3 3B; 1HR; 5RBI; .563 OBP; .793SLG; .417AVG.; 4SB. Those 10 games helped the McKay Club to
a 19 win 13 loss -- second place finish -- in the Tarpey Conference and
a spot in the YBL Play Offs.
Shawn Herlihy always has fun
playing baseball - Very Well. He is a classic old school baseball player in
modern times. Shawn had an injured knee and once went on the field with the
brace on the wrong leg - stating, "oops I forgot which knee was hurting".
He would get so entangled in his at bats that often-times he would run to
center field with his batting helmet still on -- his team mates would never let
him know until he felt it on his noggin.
Shawn continues to tear up
the playing surfaces in
For his contributions to the
team and the Yawkey Baseball League, the McKay Club is proud to induct Shawn
Herlihy into the Hall of Fame.
GREG LOVELY
Greg Lovely played
shortstop for the Al Thomas Club for 8 years, earning all star honors six times
and winning 3 gold gloves. He was a member of 5 division-winning teams and
hit over .400 four times. His steady glove and reliable bat helped the A's
to stay in contention year after year. In 2002 and 2003, he played professional
baseball in
A two-year baseball captain at
RICH HILL
Rich Hill began his career in
the Yawkey League as a batboy for the Al Thomas Club from 1990-1993, serving
the team on which his brothers Lloyd and Larry played and earned Hall of Fame
status. He played varsity baseball for
Rich played parts of 4 years with the Al Thomas Club with his best performance
in June 1998 at Rogers Park when he started in right field and homered in
the first inning, then came on in relief and retired 18 consecutive batters, 15
via the strikeout.
He was a Cape Cod League All Star for
His determination, perseverance, and commitment to fulfilling his lifelong
dream serve as model behavior for young athletes and aspiring future major
leaguers. For his outstanding talents and achievements in baseball, and for
serving as a role model for past, present and future Yawkey League baseball
players, the Al Thomas Club is proud to induct Rich Hill into the Yawkey
Baseball League Hall of Fame.
BILL GILLS
Billy Gills played
outfield and pitched for the
While a gold-glove-caliber
centerfielder, he would make his biggest impact for the Sox on the mound. From 2004-2007, he posted an ERA of 1.98,
striking out 165 while walking only 32 over 176.2 IP.
Twice he finished the
season with fewer than 10 earned runs, while averaging 7 starts a year.
In 2006, Billy would
pitch a no-hitter against the
For all of his
accomplishments and years of leadership, the
MATT BORTO
Matt Borto played for the
While Matt would spend some time at first, catching
and DH, his main role for the Sox would prove to be on the mound. Matt's work on the mound helped guide the
Sox into the playoffs his first six seasons, including a trip to the finals in
2001.
Matt played in the 2002 All-Star game at
From 2004-2007, he posted an ERA of 1.53, striking out
186 in 183 IP while only walking 50.
In 2006, he only gave up 3 earned runs over 40.2
innings pitched to post a 0.52 ERA. In 2005, Matt threw a perfect game against
the
For his accomplishments and years of leadership, The
JIM DRURY
SAVIN HILL HORNETS
Jim Drury started coaching in little league at Savin
Hill's McConnell Park in 1978 and continued until he retired from the YBL at
the close of the 2008 season.
In those 30 years, he coached teams in little league, all star little league,
teen teams, City League, Twi-Light, Jr. Park League and Yawkey League, all from
Savin Hill, Dorchester. Jim was also a founder, Board Member & President of
the Savin Hill Baseball League and a founder and Chairman of the All
He has coached for literally hundreds of youths and young men and the organizations
he helped start have served thousands of kids and young adults.
Jim also has held a board position as League Treasurer for the YBL for close to
15 years. His service on the Board of Directors was instrumental in helping to
shape the YBL into one of the best and most competitive amateur baseball
organizations in the Greater
Jim is very proud to have been a part of the successes, growth and tremendous
popularity of the Yawkey Baseball League as it is today. He is very proud and
humble to join his many Savin Hill ball players,
the prestigious, talented and dedicated league builders and also his very dear
friend, Dan Tarpey, in the YBL Hall Of Fame.
For his tireless efforts for so many years, and his
dedication to baseball in Savin Hill and the Yawkey League, the Savin Hill
Hornets are proud to induct Jim Drury into the Yawkey League Hall of Fame.
JOEL VALASQUEZ
Joel Valasquez was a
six-time All Star. He was a thinking man’s pitcher. He could beat you with his
fastball as well as his brains. He was a hard-throwing righty who kept the ball
low. He had pinpoint control and would live on the corners.
He was a groundball
pitcher but delivered the big strike out when he needed it. As Joel got older,
he relied on his experience and brains to be even more effective. He would
throw his pitches slightly off the plate outside to get batters to chase and
then he would bust them inside.
Joel was a playoff
participant 11 times in his 15-year career. The highlight of his career was
winning the Championship in 1994 while a member of the
Teammates remember
Joe as the ultimate team player. He would always take the ball when asked and
gave everything he had in him for the team.
For his superior
accomplishments on the field, and his commitment to the game of baseball, the
Roxbury Mets are proud to induct Joel Valasquez into the Yawkey League Hall of
Fame.
CHRIS “RABBIT”
SAVIN HILL
Chris started playing in Savin Hill - Little League when
he was 8 on the Orioles. He was an All
Star Team every year.
Yawkey League: Savin Hill 5 time All Star/Southie 2 Time all Star/ McKay Club
Beacons.
Park League: ADSL 2 years -- 17 when he began playing in
Towne Club 2 Years starter center field.
Co founder of Flanagan Club - Walsh Club followed then turned into Stockyard 3
year All Star
1993 hit 521. in the Yawkey League. 37 steals. Lost to Al Thomas in Finals.
Suffolk University Centerfield lead off man Co Captain Senior Year
Have played in Sacramento,
Know for outfield play, hitting, base stealing – thus nick name Rabbit.
Have Coached
The Yawkey League is very proud to induct Chris “Rabbit”
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2008 YBL AWARDS |
AFFILIATION |
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Carl
Yastrezmeski - MVP |
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Chris
Santosusso |
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Cy
Young - Pitcher of the Year |
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Adam
DelRio |
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Johnny
Pesky - Rookie of the Year |
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Max Warren |
Souton
Boston Saints |
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Ned Coffee |
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Tony
Conigliaro - Comeback Player of the Year |
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Dan
Jalbert |
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Barbara
Medeiros - Manager of the Year |
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Skip
McCarthy |
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Dan
Tarpey - Gentleman of the Year |
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David
Treska |
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Bill
Stewart - Umpire of the Year |
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Alberto
Collata |
SSUA |
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Franchise
of the Year |
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Bluefish
Baseball Club |
YBL |
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Steve
George Exec of the Year |
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Kevin
George |
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2009 YBL AWARDS |
AFFILIATION |
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Carl Yastrezmeski - MVP |
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Tony Iafolla |
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Cy Young - Pitcher of the Year |
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Jason Paul |
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Johnny Pesky - Rookie of the Year |
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Matt Deeb |
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Tony Conigliaro - Comeback Player of the Year |
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James Greeley |
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Barbara Medeiros - Manager of the Year |
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Sean McCarthy |
WR Bluefish |
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Dan Tarpey - Gentleman of the Year |
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Dan Chapman |
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Franchise of the Year |
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WR Bluefish |
Yawkey League |
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Steve George Exec of the Year |
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Joe O'Hara |
Al Thomas Athletics |
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Presidents Award |
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Anne Marie McDonough |
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2008 Gold Glove
Awards |
Team |
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P – Shaun Ferrar |
Harbor Point Dodgers |
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C – Andy McAllister |
McKay Club Beacons |
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1B – Scott Rodgers |
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2B – A.J. Bucciarelli |
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3B – Marc DesRoches |
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SS – Buddy Hanley |
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LF – Ted Tracy |
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CF – Jay Shatto |
HP Dodgers |
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RF – Sal Mendonca |
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2008 Silver
Slugger Awards |
Team |
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P – Max Warren |
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C – Tony Iafolla |
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1B – Mike Debiase |
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2B – John Cunningham |
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3B – Marc DesRoches |
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SS – Dave Scioli |
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LF – Bill Reichmann |
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CF – Chris Santosuosso |
WR Blue Fish |
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RF – Al Becker |
WR Blue Fish |
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DH – Justin Crisafulli |
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2009 Gold Glove
Awards |
Team |
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P - Matt Nicholson |
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C – Tony Iafolla |
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1B – Nick Tapper |
HP Dodgers |
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2B – Bernie Driscoll |
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3B – Marc DesRoches |
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SS – Nick Vardaro |
WR Bluefish |
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LF – Jay Shatto |
Harbor Point Dodgers |
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CF – Mike Maguire |
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RF – Adam DelRio |
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2009 Silver
Slugger Awards |
Team |
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P – Jon Tenney |
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C – Tony Iafolla |
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1B – Nick Tapper |
Harbor Point Dodgers |
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2B – Marc Hordon |
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3B – Marc DesRoches |
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SS – Kyle Ross |
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LF – Bill Reichmann |
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CF – Mike Maguire |
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RF – Chris McDonough |
AlThomas Athletics |
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DH – Gary Moran |
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2009 YAWKEY BASEBALL
LEAGUE
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Brendan Wheeler |
AlThomas |
C |
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Chris McDonough |
AlThomas |
RF |
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Rich Joyce |
Black Sox |
DH |
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John Young |
Bluefish |
P |
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Matt Dannenhoffer |
Bluefish |
P |
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Kyle Darrow |
Braves |
P |
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Matt Deeb |
Brewers |
LF |
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Troy Sainsbury |
Brewers |
P |
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Mike McCarthy |
Cyclones |
3B |
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Kevin Loveless |
Cyclones |
RP |
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Nick Tapper |
Dodgers |
1B |
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Kyle Breidenstine |
Dodgers |
P |
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Jon Pollard |
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1B |
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Jason Paul |
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P |
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Dustin Esposito |
McKay Club |
3B |
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Dan Gomez |
McKay Club |
P - OF |
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Tyler Middleton |
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P |
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Jay LaPointe |
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OF |
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Marshal Miller |
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P |
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Adam Morgan |
Savin Hill |
C |
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Dave Clarke |
Savin Hill |
RF |
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Issac Oakley |
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p |
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John Ferrari |
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Inf |
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Jim Farrell |
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P |
Congratulations!
20th
Anniversary
YAWKEY BASEBALL LEAGUE HALL OF
