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March 18, 2020
Twenty-five former ACBL players participated in the abbreviated MLB spring training season.
Catcher/third baseman P.J. Higgins (ODU, Lehigh Valley Catz) hit .320, eight-for-25, with two home runs and seven RBIs for the Chicago Cubs.
LHP Jeff Singer (Rutgers-Camden, Trenton Generals) faced four batters in two relief appearances for the Philadelphia Phillies and struck out all four while picking up a save.
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March 16, 2020
During these unprecedented times we want to let you know that as a Summer Collegiate Baseball League, the Atlantic Collegiate Baseball League (ACBL) is committed to providing a safe outlet for competitive baseball. We will be closely monitoring The Covid-19 situation at hand and if we can present a safe environment for competition we look forward to doing so.
We urge everyone to take all necessary precautions for yourself and your families.
The ACBL
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March 9, 2020
Shortstop Collin Bishop (Kutztown, Trenton, 2018) posted eight RBIs and two home runs as Kutztown University took two of three from Salem University this weekend. After nine games Bishop tops the PSAC in batting average (.581), slugging average (1.065), RBIs (22) and home runs (four).
Brant Alazaus (Walsh, Allentown, 2020) did not allow an earned run over nine innings as Walsh University defeated St. Thomas Aquinas 4-1 on Sunday. The sophomore left-hander struck out 10 with one walk. For the season he has 20 strikeouts and one walk in nineteen innings with a 2-0 record for the Cavaliers.
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March 8, 2020
RHP Christian Scafidi (U of Pa., South Jersey) tossed a complete game and allowed no earned runs as the Quakers defeated Florida International University 4-1 on Friday.
Scafidi posted 11 strikeouts and no walks while improving to 2-0 on the season. First baseman Craig Larsen (U of Pa., Ocean Gulls) chipped in with two hits for Penn.
RHP Jimmy Kingsbury (Villanova, Quakertown) turned in his third consecutive quality start by allowing only one run over seven innings as the Wildcats defeated Bucknell 8-2. First baseman Ryan Toohers (Villanova, Jersey) topped the Villanova offense with three RBIs, three hits and a home run.
Junior RHP Nick LePre (Wagner, North Jersey) earned his first victory of the season by throwing 4.2 innings of scoreless relief as Wagner defeated Marist 10-9 in twelve innings.
RHP Stephen Aldrich (Monmouth, Quakertown) earned a save by not allowing a run or hit over two innings of relief as Monmouth defeated George Washington 4-2 on Sunday.
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March 1, 2020
RHP Jordan DiValerio (Saint Joseph’s, Quakertown) allowed no earned runs over six innings as the Hawks defeated North Carolina Central 5-1 on Friday. The 6-3 senior improved to 3-0 on the season while striking out ten with two walks.
The Penn Quakers opened up their season with a 10-7 win over Kennesaw State. Christian Scafidi (U of Pa., South Jersey) did not allow an earned run over six innings to earn the victory. Craig Larsen (U of Pa., Ocean Gulls) contributed to the offense as he went 2-for-4 with a home run, three runs scored and a pair of walks.
On Sunday there were several outstanding pitching performances. LHP Tevin Murray (Rutgers, Allentown) did not allow an earned run over 5.1 innings to pick up the win as Rutgers defeated Washington State 6-1. Parker Scott (Rutgers, North Jersey) added 3.1 scoreless innings to pick up his second save.
LHP Frank Doelling (Rider, Trenton) allowed one earned run in seven innings as the Broncs defeated James Madison 3-2. Vince Vitacco (Rider, Staten Island) notched the save with 1.1 scoreless innings of relief.
Josh Kopcza (Binghamton, Allentown) tossed six scoreless innings to gain the win as the Bearcats defeated Longwood 11-4. Dominic Buonadonna (Binghamton, Allentown) pitched three scoreless innings of relief to earn his first collegiate save.
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