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Played In First Organized Baseball Game
Hyde Park T-Ball (Yankees) -
First Recorded (Statistical) Hit
Hyde Park Junior League (Braves)
Cardinals vs. Braves WON 7-2
Went 1-1 (Single, 3 Walks, Hit By Pitch) -
Hyde Park Jr. League Champs (Braves)
Braves vs. A's WON 23-0
Went 1-2(3B, 2W, 1K) -
Hyde Park Jr. League Champions
Braves vs. Cardinals WON
Team: Burt Hicks, Mark Thurston, David Scott, Matthew Guagliardo, Justin Contursi, Joshua Brehse, Kenny Briehof, Billy Martin, Robert Faithful, Joseph Greene, Brain DeNike Joseph Guagliardo -
Played In First Little League Game
Hyde park Little League (RECO)
RECO vs. Chiefs WON 7-5
Went 1-1 (Single, 1 Walks) -
First Little League Hit
Hyde Park Little League (RECO)
RECO vs. Chiefs WON 7-5
Went 1-1 (Single, 1 Walks) -
First Career Homerun
Hyde Park Little League (RECO)
RECO vs. Chiefs WON 13-7
Field: Cardinal Road, Hyde Park, N.Y.
Went 1-3 (Walk, 1HR, 2RBI's)
1st CAREER HR: 2-Run Homer, 200ft. CF -
My Grandmother (Mary Contursi) Saw me Hit My 1st Homerun
Hyde Park Little League (RECO)
RECO vs. Chiefs WON 13-7
Field: Cardinal Road, Hyde Park, N.Y.
Went 1-3 (Walk, 1HR, 2RBI's)
1st CAREER HR: 2-Run Homer, 200ft. -
Second Career Homerun
Hyde Park Little League (RECO)
RECO vs. Dutch Patroon WON 30-5
Field: Creek Road, Hyde Park, N.Y.
Went 1-2 (1 HR, 3 Walks, 3RBI's)
2nd CAREER HR: 3-Run Homer, 200ft. CF -
Third Career Homerun
Hyde Park Little League (RECO)
RECO vs. HPS WON 10-9
Field: Cardinal Field, Hyde Park, N.Y.
Went 1-3 (1HR, 1K, 1HP, 2RBI's)
3rd CAREER HR: Solo Homer, 200ft. CF
2nd of Back to Back HR's -
Hit 2 Consecutive Grand Slam Homeruns In Same Inning
Hyde Park Little League (RECO)
RECO vs. Chiefs WON 25-11
Field: Creek Road, Hyde Park, N.Y.
Went 4-4 (2 Singles, 2 HR, 10RBI's)
4th CAREER HR: Grand Slam, 200ft. RF
5th CAREER HR: Grand Slam, 200ft. RF -
My Father Finally (Joseph Contursi) Got To See Me Hit A Homerun
After missing my first three homers my dad finally got to see me hit a homerun. He was so proud of me that he spend 20 minutes in the thatch of Right Field to find both homerun Balls, so that he could give them to me after the game. -
Sixth Career Homerun
Hyde Park Little League (RECO)
RECO vs. Velts WON 20-6
Field: Cardinal Field, Hyde Park, N.Y.
Went 4-4 (2 Singles, 1HR, 3RBI's)
6th CAREER HR: 3-Run Homer, 200ft. CF -
Seventh Career Homerun (Tied Team Homerun Record)
Hyde Park Little League (RECO)
RECO vs. MGM WON 14-4 (Last Game Of Regular Season)
Field: Creek Road, Hyde Park, N.Y.
Went 4-4 (2 Singles, HR, K, 2 RBI's)
7th CAREER HR: 2-Run Homer, 200ft. RF
Tied Team Homerun Record (with Geoff Kuffner 1985) -
Recorded 40th & 41st RBI Of Regular Season
Hyde Park Little League (RECO)
RECO vs. MGM WON 14-4 (Last Game Of Regular Season)
Field: Creek Road, Hyde Park, N.Y.
Went 4-4 (2 Singles, HR, K, 2 RBI's)
7th CAREER HR: 2-Run Homer, 200ft. RF -
Won Back To Back Hyde Park Little League Champions
RECO vs. HPS WON 7-6
Team: Mike McDonnell, Aaron Kuffner, Matt Klepeis, Anthony D'Errico, Phil Delvecchio, Ed Adams, Phil Perrotta, Dannis Roma, Justin Contursi, Mikey Ignaffo, Rob Felicetta, Rusty Decker
Field: Creek Road
Went 1-3 (1B, 2K, 1RBI) -
Eighth Career Homerun
Hyde Park Little League Tournament (HP American)
HP American vs. LC Poughkeepsie National WON 9-7
Field: Spratt Park, Poughkeepsie, N.Y.
Went 1-4 (3K 1HR, 1RBI's)
8th CAREER HR: Solo Homerun, 200ft. RF -
District 17 Little League Tournament Finals (Hyde Park American)
Hyde Park American (Losers Bracket) vs. Wappingers LOST 4-1
Went 0-3 (2K)
*Also One Of The Darkest Days In My Career, which my dad has never let me forget. I was so distraught by the game that after when my dad tried to console me I ignored him and didn't talk to him the whole ride home. -
Drafted In 2nd Round Hyde Park Senior League (Polish Club)
Hyde Park Senior League
2nd Round Draft Chioce
MGR: Joe Connors
COACHES: Greg Rakow, Mr Knapp -
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93 Consecutive At Bats Without A Strikeout
STATS:
Batted: 2 Strikeouts The Enitre 1989 Season
Game Span: 24 Games
Teams: High School (J.V. “B”), Senior League (Polish Club), Tournament (Hyde Park) -
Pitched In 1st Career Game (K Matt Meddaugh*)
POLISH CLUB (8) vs. Army Navy (2)
Batting:
2-3 Two Singles, Walk, RBI Pitching:
IP:4 SO:7 W:3 ER:1 (SAVE)
*STRUCK OUT Rival & Friend Matt Meddaugh -
Played In Hyde Park Senior League All-Star Game
Hyde Park Senior League All Star Game
WON 11-9
Team: Chris Barreca, Justin Coontursi, Ken Rose, Tom Snider, Aaron Kuffner, Mike Carrol, Matte Klepeis, Adam missove, Mike Murray, Eric Ruggieri, Willie Fox, P.J. Davis
Went 14 (1B, HP, 2HR, W)
Pitching Stats: INN:2, K:2, W:2 , ER:1 ERA:2.00 -
Ended Streak At 93 Plate Appearances Without A Strikeout
STATS:
Batted: 2 Strikeouts The Enitre 1989 Season
Game Span: 24 Games
Teams: High School (J.V. “B”), Senior League (Polish Club), Tournament (Hyde Park) -
Played In First Varsity High School Game (F.D.R. High School)
Roosevelt vs. Monroe Woodbury LOST 13-6
Went 1-1 (1B, 1RBI) -
First Hit On High School Varsity Team (FDR High School)
Roosevelt vs. Monroe Woodbury LOST 13-6
Went 1-1 (1B, 1RBI) -
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Umpired For Hyde Park Girls Little League Softball
• Plate Umpire (5.11.91) Pepe's vs. Skip's
• Plate Umpire (6.1.91) Skip's vs. Galleria
• Plate Umpire (6.8.91) Pepe's vs. Galleria
• Plate Umpire (6.15.91) Skip's vs. Mobile Manor -
Ninth Career Homerun
Northern Dutchess Big League (Hyde Park)
Hyde Park vs. Poughkeepsie (2) WON 13-2
Field: Red Oaksmill Field, Red Oaksmill, N.Y.
Went 2-3 (1B, HR, 4RBI's)
9th CAREER HR: Grand Slam, 315ft. RF -
Game Tying Double To Beat Rival 1st Place Ketcham (Roosevelt)
Roosevelt vs. Ketcham WON 5-4
Went 1-4 (DB, 2RBI's) Hit a Double in the top of the 4th inning with bases loaded scoring two and tying the game, which we would later win in the top of the seventh. Ketcham at the time time was one of our biggest rival and were in first place at the time. -
1992 District 17 Big League Champs (Southern Dutchess)
District 17 Big League Champs
Southern Dutchess vs. Northern Dutchess WON 14-7
Team: Dave TenEyck, Scott Ferris, Dave Dennis, Bob Davis, Matt Veronesi, Paul Stellato, Justin Contursi, Will Keating, Keith Donaldson, Andy Cassella, Scott Hankel, Ryan Lawler, Ed Adams, Pete Schrek, Marqui Garrett
Went 1-2 (1Bs, W, 2RBI's) -
Played In DCBCA Exceptional Seniors Game
Representing FDR High School (NORTH)
North vs. South LOST 6-5
Field: Stitzel Field, Poughkeepsie, N.Y.
Went 1-2 (2B, 1RBI) / Played: 1B (5 PO)
Member of: 1
1992 Dutchess County baseball All-Academic Team
(Along with fellow teammate: Dave TenEyck) -
First Team Hit (East Park)
Hudson Valley Adult Baseball Association (East Park) -
Tenth Career Homerun
Hudson Valley Adult Baseball Association (East Park)
East Park vs. Indians
Field: Haviland Jr. High School, Hyde Park, N.Y.
Went 2-6 (2B, HR, 2RBI's)
10th CAREER HR: 2-Run Homer, RF -
Played In 1st Annual NABA All-Star Game
Five Tazmaniacs played in the First Annual NABA All-Star Game at Gruner Field Kingston N.Y. Tim Fischer, Justin Contursi, mark Milroy, Jim Connolly, and the starting pitcher Tom Bierne. -
11th Career Homerun
Hudson Valley Adult Baseball Association (East Park)
East Street vs. Sun Devils
Field: Red Oaksmill Field, Red Oaksmill, N.Y.
Went 1-3 (HR, 3RBI's)
11th CAREER HR: 3-Run Homer, 310ft. RF -
Got A Hit On Double Day Field, Cooperstown, N.Y.
NABA Hall Of Fame Tournament (Division 18A)
Growlers vs. Diamond Jaxxs WON 8-1
Went 1-3 (1B, Walk,)
Played 5 Innings At 1B
(caught pop up, assisted pickoff, 2 good scoops) -
200th Career RBI
Newburgh NABA (Growlers)
Keegan Growlers vs. Devil Dogs WON 21-7
Field: Cronomer Field, Newburgh, N.Y.
Went 2-3 (2 Singles, Walk, 3RBI's)
*25 Years To Accomplish -
Scoring the Winning RBI at Dutchess Stadium, as my son Aiden cheers me on, "GO DADDY"
Journal Entry About The Day
Hudson Valley NABA (Cardinals)
Cardinals vs. Arsenal WON 6-4
Field: Dutchesss Stadium Fishkill, N.Y.
Went 2-4 (2B, 1B, 2RBI's) Game Winning RBI -
Mark Milroy Admits He's Jealous Of My Talent
Wife (Melissah Milroy) divulged to me in private that my best friend (Mark Milroy) was jealous of me in Little League and that he's been trying to deal with these feelings ever since. Since he's come out and admitted his feeliings, the healing has begun. -
First Wooden Bat Homerun (Shot Heard Around Father's Day
Hudson Valley NABA (Growlers)
Growlers vs. Cubs WON 7-5
Field: Red Oaksmill Field, Red Oaksmill, N.Y.
Went 3-4 (1B, 2B, HR, 3RBI's)
12th CAREER HR: Solo Homerun, 320ft. RF -
300th Career Hit
Hudson Valley NABA (HP Cardinals)
Cardinals vs. Wildcats WON 15-4
Went: 1-1 (1B, SAC, 2RBI's) -
Dutchess County MSBL 35+ CHAMPIONS (Knights)
Record: GAMES: 19, WINS: 11, LOSSES; 8, PCT: .579 Team: Joe Mandile, Rich Wasvary, Joe Bermudez, George Camacho, Brian Brophy, Geoff Hulse, Ed Torregrossa, Guy Caffrey, Mark Milroy, Justin Contursi, Lee Miranda, Anthony Ambrosio. -
1000th Career At Bat
Dutchess County Cadinals vs. Yankees
Singled, 1RBI -
Coached My Son's 1st Game
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Game In Honor Of My Sister & Unvieling Of The Pink Bats
2-3 2-Hits, K (*2-2 with Pink Bat.)
This was a game dedicated to my sister who lost her battle with breast cancer. The idea started with an idea from my best friend and sudo brother Mark Milroy, who suggested we play our season with Pink bats in honor of my sister. After two postponments we were finally able to unviel our tribute to my sisters life. -
Pitched To Aiden At His T-Ball Game
Today was the first time Aiden was pitched to at a T-Ball Game and I got to pitch to him. Each player if they wanted to got pitched three pitches and then would use the tee. Aiden's first time up he missed all three pitches. His secondtime up he fouled one pitch off. His last time up he hit a hard grounder right up the middle. -
A Perfect Knight
Knights vs. Grizzles
Tonight I went 4-4 with Four Singles , 1 Walk and 1 RBI having my best night as a Knight. What is more impressive about this is that 3 of the four hits came after I had two strikee. Also tonight I accomplished a stat I've been chasing for the past two seasons and that is getting my Strikeout Frequency from 6 to 7 (7.01) at bats.
*I would've had my 250 RBI but Mark Milroy held up at third when he could've easily scored. But he also sacrificed himself making the last out. -
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DCMSBL 35+ Hitting Leader For Month Of June
DC KNIGHTS G:3 AB:10 R: 5 H: 7 RBI: 3 BB:1 SO: 1 AVG. .700 -
250th Career RBI
Recieved my 250th & 251st RBI's while playing for the Knights. KHIGHTS (14) vs. Yankees (2) Stitzel Field
Went 1-3 Single, 2 RBI's -
250th (& 251ST) Career RBI
DCMSBL 35+
KNIGHTS (14) vs, Yankees (2) .600avg.
1-3 (Single, 2 RBIs) -
400th Career Game
RED SOX'S (11) vs. Royals (3)
Beekman Field Beekman, N.Y. 1-3 (Single, RBI) -
DCMSBL 35+ Champions (Dutchess County Knights)
Pirates (2) vs. KNIGHTS (3)
Led by Greg Crouser's 7 Innings of Pitching, and His Walk Off 2 Run Double with 2 Outs in the Bottom of the 7th and His Team Down 2-1, the Knights Have Won Their 2nd DCMSBL 35+ Championship in 3 Years. 1-2 (Single, Walk) .533avg.
*399th Career Hit -
DCMSBL 35+ Batting Champion
Became Batting Champion With Single In Championship Game With A .533 avg. Two Points Ahead of Fellow Teammate George Camacho. Also Lead the League in Hits With (24). AB: 45 HITS: 24 2B: 2 BB: 4 SO: 2 RBI: 11
OBP: .571 AVG: .533 -
400th Career Hit
TIGERS vs. Royals (Lost 7 - 4)
Robinson Lane 1 - 4 (Single, K)
* 4 Games After Rival Mark Milroy -
Inaugural Homerun Champion, Mt. Creek Sports Park
As Season Pass Holders we went to Mt. Creek to enjoy the water park, passed by the Sports Park & noticed they were starting the The 2012 Summer Olympic Games, including Events for each of the selected sports. I went into the softball batting cage & was approached to see if I wanted to participate. I had 20 pitches to see how many HRs I could get (hitting the back net). The first attempt I only hit 2 but the 2nd time I hit 9 HRs & won a shirt & was the 1st Winner and leader for the day. -
DCMSBL 35+ Back-to-Back Champions (Dutchess County Knights)
Pirates (3) vs. KNIGHTS (4)
The Knights have won Back-to-Back Championships defeating their arch Rivals the Pirates 4-3 over the Pirates. Once again the game went to the wire with the Pirates battling the Knights all the way to the end, as the game ended with the tying run 90 feet away. This marks the third championship in four years. 0-2 (RBI) .347avg. -
75th Career Double
MSBL Albany, NY Labor Day Tournament
DC Knights (8) vs. Anaconda (9)
1-4 (2B in bottom of 8th, 2K's)
Hit the double off top of RF fence (330ft.) with a little help from an angel (my little sis)
