Marauder Baseball Inks 10 for 2010-11 Class
12/1/2009 2:34:55 PM | Baseball
Millersville, Pa. - Third-year head baseball coach Jon Shehan is delighted to announce that the 2010-11 recruitment class is complete with 10 student-athletes committed to play baseball at Millersville University in 2011. The players in this class are so deep in talent they are expected to contribute as freshmen.
“There is talent from top to bottom,” said Shehan “This is the best class I have ever had.”
The class includes highly touted pitchers Tyler Reed of Cedar Crest and Tim Mayza of Upper Perkiomen, whose fastballs consistently reach in the mid-80's. Also included is third baseman and closer Tyler McDonald of Chambersburg who has power and fastball that reaches the high 80's.
In all, there are five right-handed pitchers: Thaddeus Barton of Muhlenburg, Reed, Kurt Seiders of South Western, Boddy Sunkel of Cedar Cliff and Adam Zipko of Warwick. Also, one left-handed pitcher in Mayza, one catcher in Cedar Crest's Ryan Cannistraci, a second baseman in Allentown's Mark Maiorano, one third baseman/closer in McDonald, an outfielder in Bishop Shanahan's Ian Miller.
“What is remarkable about this class is how much ability each of them have,” said Shehan “If they can transfer that ability to the field, nearly all of them could see playing time in 2011.”
The 2011 class should also feature strong chemistry as four of the recruits--Reed, McDonald, Cannistraci and Sunkel--were teammates with the Mid-Penn Aces last year, and Cannistraci and Reed played together at Cedar Crest. All 10 signees attended high school within 120 miles of the university campus.
THADDEUS BARTON
Reading/Muhlenburg • RHP
About Barton: Barton starred at Muhlenburg High School for Coach Brian Kopetsky and also played for Muhlenburg A's Senior Legion and the PA-Select Team. He was named Most Impressive Player at the Jerry Gardziel Fall Classic in 2009 after totaling 13 strikeouts in 15 batters faced. He is the son of former major league pitcher and now Arizona Diamondbacks scout Shawn Barton.
Academic Interest: Architecture/Drafting
Barton on Millersville
“I signed with Millersville for many reasons. The three main reasons I signed with Millersville is because its baseball program is well put together, it has my major, and I feel comfortable and at home.”
Barton on His Goals
“My goals in baseball are to improve and excel every year, become mentally and physically tougher and get drafted to pitch. My team goals are to not just have a winning season every year but to have our team become stronger and learn more about the game.”
RYAN CANNISTRACI
Lebanon/Cedar Crest • Catcher
About Cannistraci: Cannistraci was an all-section pick at Cedar Crest, two-time Team Gold Glove winner and team MVP in 2009. Along with playing for Chris Groff at Cedar Crest, he also played for Fredericksburg Legion and the Mid-Penn Aces.
Academic Interest: Secondary Education/History
Cannistraci on Millersville
“I signed with Millersville because of its excellent academic reputation, knowledgeable coaching staff and because the baseball program is growing rapidly. On my visit, I clicked with all of the guys, and I definitely believe in the team philosophy. Overall, Millersville was my best fit, and I am very happy with my decision.
Cannistraci on His Goals
“I hope to contribute to the team in any way that will make us better and help us to win more games. My everyday goal is to progress as a player, and I want to play competitively as long as I can. As a team, we have the talent and work ethic to make noise in the conference and hopefully become a regular in the playoffs.”
MARK MAIORANO
Millstone Township, N.J./Allentown • 2B/OF
About Maiorano: The speedy and versatile Maiorano was the leadoff hitter and played outfield and second base for Coach Brian Nice at Allentown High School in New Jersey. He was an All-CVC First Team selection as well as a second team all-area, All-Monmouth County Third Team and third team all-state pick.
Academic Interest: Sport Management
Maiorano on on Millersville
“I signed with Millersville because of how comfortable I felt with the coaches and players. Also, the coaches made me feel like they really wanted me to play at Millersvile.”
Maiorano on His Goals
“My team goal is to win the PSAC and to be an overall successful team—to build and learn from each other. My personal baseball goal is to work hard and be a player that can help the team achieve those goals.”
TIM MAYZA
Pennsburg/Upper Perkiomen • LHP/1B
About Mayza: Mayza is a left-handed pitcher that went 5-4 with a 2.73 ERA and 53 strikeouts in 51 innings for Ernie Quartrani and Frank Mercon on Upper Perkiomen. Mayza tossed a no hitter as a sophomore and was an All-Pac-10 and All-Bux-Mont Second Team pick in 2009. While playing with Perkiomen Post 184, he pitched in the East-West All-Star game and hurled three shutout innings with five strikeouts. As a position player, he hit .373 with four homers, 28 runs and 26 RBIs with Perkiomen Post 184.
Academic Interest: Business/Marketing
Mayza on Millersville
“I felt like Millersville was the best fit for me both athletically and academically. It just felt as though I couldn't go wrong with choosing Millersville.”
Mayza on His Goals
“My personal baseball goals are to continue to develop and improve my skills as a baseball player. As for team goals, I want to contribute to the success of the team, win the PSAC Championship and have success in the NCAA Tournament.”
TYLER McDONALD
Chambersburg/Chambersburg • INF
About McDonald: McDonald led Chambersburg to a District 3 AAAA Championship in 2009 and was an All-Mid-Penn Commonwealth Division First Team selection. He hit .346 with 19 RBIs for Coach Bob Thomas in 2009. He also played for Chambersburg American Legion Post 46 and the Mid-Penn Aces.
Academic Interest: Sport Management
McDonald on Millersville
“It was academically and athletically what I was looking for in a college. It fits my personality, and I felt comfortable with the campus environment. I wanted to play baseball at the college level, and I feel the coaching staff here is committed to the program and the players.
McDonald on His Goals
“I would like to play in the MLB someday, hit above .400 while at Millersville and be an impact player and do my role for the team. I also want to help the team win the conference and college “World Series.””
IAN MILLER
Downingtown/Bishop Shanahan • OF
About McDonald: An outstanding athlete, Miller was the only non-senior starter for Bishop Shanahan in 2009 and has been a standout on the football field as well. The outfielder also plays for the All-Star Baseball Academy in West Chester, Downingtown All-Stars and Downingtown American Legion.
Academic Interest: Business Administration/Management
Miller on Millersville
“I signed with Millersville because of the great reputation the school has along with the reputation of being a powerhouse in Division II athletics. The coaches are awesome, the field is beautiful, and I can get a great education and still be involved in a great baseball program.
Miller on His Goals
“My baseball goals for my freshman year are to come in and have a definite impact on the team. Whether that is pinch running, playing the outfield, pinch hitting, filling up the water, or motivating my teammates, I would like to have a definite impact. Over four years, I would like to be the guy to count on in any situation and to be a player that my teammates can look up to no matter how much older or younger they are. A team goal would definitely be to finish in the No. 1 spot in our conference. There is no doubt we have the potential with the class coming in.”
TYLER REED
Myerstown/Cedar Crest • RHP
About Reed: Reed is a hard-throwing righty that led Cedar Crest in innings pitched and posted a 3.59 ERA and .178 batting average against in 2009. He also fanned 42 batters. In two seasons as a starter, Reed has limited opponents to a .185 batting average and has struck out 120 in 86 innings. In addition to playing for Chris Groff at Cedar Crest, he has played three seasons with Myerstown Legion.
Academic Interest: Physics
Reed on Millersville
“I was offered a great opportunity to further my education and play baseball at the same time at an outstanding university. There is nothing else I would rather do.”
Reed on His Goals
“I want to compete the best I can and win.”
KURT SEIDERS
Hanover/South Western • RHP
About Seiders: Seiders was named Daily Record/Sunday News Athlete of the Year in, hitting .484 with 22 runs scored and posting a 2-2 record with four saves on the mound. Seiders has plenty of power at the plate and also played for South Western Legion.
Academic Interest: Criminal Justice
Seiders on Millersville
“I signed with Millersville because I really liked the campus, field, and the coaches. I also like how Millersville is an up and coming team.”
Seiders on His Goals
“I would like to be a four-year starter and earn All-PSAC honors. For the team, I think it would be awesome to win the PSAC and play in the College World Series.”
BOBBY SUNKEL
Camp Hill/Cedar Cliff • RHP
About Sunkel: Sunkel starred for Justin Phillips at Cedar Cliff and for the Mid-Penn Aces. Using his arm, he helped his high school team to the district playoffs. He also played for Post 143 which won the Cumberland County Championship.
Academic Interest: Biology
Sunkel on Millersville
“Academically, Millersville provides me with the major that I want to pursue while giving me the opportunity to play college baseball for a solid and respected program. After visiting several colleges, Millersville was the right fit for me.”
Sunkel on His Goals
“I want to develop my skills and try to get to the next level. I would like the team to win the PSAC, and I would like to contribute to the success of the team.”
ADAM ZIPKO
Lititz/Warwick • RHP
About Zipko: Zipko was an All-Lancaster-Lebanon League First Team selection as a pitcher and the MVP of American Legion District 10 North Division in 2009. He helped Warwick to a District 3 Class AAAA title. Zipko also played soccer for four seasons and was the placekicker for the football team.
Academic Interest: Mathematics
Zipko on Millersville
“I decided to sign with Millersville because of its high academic standards and the excellent reputation of the baseball program. The Millersville coaches have a high regard for my moral integrity as well as my athletic abilities. I feel as if I can continue to not only improve as a baseball player but also become a better person.”
Zipko on His Goals
“My immediate goal is to earn all-star recognition in my senior season at Warwick High School and help my team play far into the post season. I look forward to playing baseball at Millersville and hope to win a conference title and play in the NCAA Tournament.”
“There is talent from top to bottom,” said Shehan “This is the best class I have ever had.”
The class includes highly touted pitchers Tyler Reed of Cedar Crest and Tim Mayza of Upper Perkiomen, whose fastballs consistently reach in the mid-80's. Also included is third baseman and closer Tyler McDonald of Chambersburg who has power and fastball that reaches the high 80's.
In all, there are five right-handed pitchers: Thaddeus Barton of Muhlenburg, Reed, Kurt Seiders of South Western, Boddy Sunkel of Cedar Cliff and Adam Zipko of Warwick. Also, one left-handed pitcher in Mayza, one catcher in Cedar Crest's Ryan Cannistraci, a second baseman in Allentown's Mark Maiorano, one third baseman/closer in McDonald, an outfielder in Bishop Shanahan's Ian Miller.
“What is remarkable about this class is how much ability each of them have,” said Shehan “If they can transfer that ability to the field, nearly all of them could see playing time in 2011.”
The 2011 class should also feature strong chemistry as four of the recruits--Reed, McDonald, Cannistraci and Sunkel--were teammates with the Mid-Penn Aces last year, and Cannistraci and Reed played together at Cedar Crest. All 10 signees attended high school within 120 miles of the university campus.
Reading/Muhlenburg • RHP
About Barton: Barton starred at Muhlenburg High School for Coach Brian Kopetsky and also played for Muhlenburg A's Senior Legion and the PA-Select Team. He was named Most Impressive Player at the Jerry Gardziel Fall Classic in 2009 after totaling 13 strikeouts in 15 batters faced. He is the son of former major league pitcher and now Arizona Diamondbacks scout Shawn Barton.
Academic Interest: Architecture/Drafting
Barton on Millersville
“I signed with Millersville for many reasons. The three main reasons I signed with Millersville is because its baseball program is well put together, it has my major, and I feel comfortable and at home.”
Barton on His Goals
“My goals in baseball are to improve and excel every year, become mentally and physically tougher and get drafted to pitch. My team goals are to not just have a winning season every year but to have our team become stronger and learn more about the game.”
Lebanon/Cedar Crest • Catcher
About Cannistraci: Cannistraci was an all-section pick at Cedar Crest, two-time Team Gold Glove winner and team MVP in 2009. Along with playing for Chris Groff at Cedar Crest, he also played for Fredericksburg Legion and the Mid-Penn Aces.
Academic Interest: Secondary Education/History
Cannistraci on Millersville
“I signed with Millersville because of its excellent academic reputation, knowledgeable coaching staff and because the baseball program is growing rapidly. On my visit, I clicked with all of the guys, and I definitely believe in the team philosophy. Overall, Millersville was my best fit, and I am very happy with my decision.
Cannistraci on His Goals
“I hope to contribute to the team in any way that will make us better and help us to win more games. My everyday goal is to progress as a player, and I want to play competitively as long as I can. As a team, we have the talent and work ethic to make noise in the conference and hopefully become a regular in the playoffs.”
Millstone Township, N.J./Allentown • 2B/OF
About Maiorano: The speedy and versatile Maiorano was the leadoff hitter and played outfield and second base for Coach Brian Nice at Allentown High School in New Jersey. He was an All-CVC First Team selection as well as a second team all-area, All-Monmouth County Third Team and third team all-state pick.
Academic Interest: Sport Management
Maiorano on on Millersville
“I signed with Millersville because of how comfortable I felt with the coaches and players. Also, the coaches made me feel like they really wanted me to play at Millersvile.”
Maiorano on His Goals
“My team goal is to win the PSAC and to be an overall successful team—to build and learn from each other. My personal baseball goal is to work hard and be a player that can help the team achieve those goals.”
Pennsburg/Upper Perkiomen • LHP/1B
About Mayza: Mayza is a left-handed pitcher that went 5-4 with a 2.73 ERA and 53 strikeouts in 51 innings for Ernie Quartrani and Frank Mercon on Upper Perkiomen. Mayza tossed a no hitter as a sophomore and was an All-Pac-10 and All-Bux-Mont Second Team pick in 2009. While playing with Perkiomen Post 184, he pitched in the East-West All-Star game and hurled three shutout innings with five strikeouts. As a position player, he hit .373 with four homers, 28 runs and 26 RBIs with Perkiomen Post 184.
Academic Interest: Business/Marketing
Mayza on Millersville
“I felt like Millersville was the best fit for me both athletically and academically. It just felt as though I couldn't go wrong with choosing Millersville.”
Mayza on His Goals
“My personal baseball goals are to continue to develop and improve my skills as a baseball player. As for team goals, I want to contribute to the success of the team, win the PSAC Championship and have success in the NCAA Tournament.”
Chambersburg/Chambersburg • INF
About McDonald: McDonald led Chambersburg to a District 3 AAAA Championship in 2009 and was an All-Mid-Penn Commonwealth Division First Team selection. He hit .346 with 19 RBIs for Coach Bob Thomas in 2009. He also played for Chambersburg American Legion Post 46 and the Mid-Penn Aces.
Academic Interest: Sport Management
McDonald on Millersville
“It was academically and athletically what I was looking for in a college. It fits my personality, and I felt comfortable with the campus environment. I wanted to play baseball at the college level, and I feel the coaching staff here is committed to the program and the players.
McDonald on His Goals
“I would like to play in the MLB someday, hit above .400 while at Millersville and be an impact player and do my role for the team. I also want to help the team win the conference and college “World Series.””
Downingtown/Bishop Shanahan • OF
About McDonald: An outstanding athlete, Miller was the only non-senior starter for Bishop Shanahan in 2009 and has been a standout on the football field as well. The outfielder also plays for the All-Star Baseball Academy in West Chester, Downingtown All-Stars and Downingtown American Legion.
Academic Interest: Business Administration/Management
Miller on Millersville
“I signed with Millersville because of the great reputation the school has along with the reputation of being a powerhouse in Division II athletics. The coaches are awesome, the field is beautiful, and I can get a great education and still be involved in a great baseball program.
Miller on His Goals
“My baseball goals for my freshman year are to come in and have a definite impact on the team. Whether that is pinch running, playing the outfield, pinch hitting, filling up the water, or motivating my teammates, I would like to have a definite impact. Over four years, I would like to be the guy to count on in any situation and to be a player that my teammates can look up to no matter how much older or younger they are. A team goal would definitely be to finish in the No. 1 spot in our conference. There is no doubt we have the potential with the class coming in.”
TYLER REED
Myerstown/Cedar Crest • RHP
About Reed: Reed is a hard-throwing righty that led Cedar Crest in innings pitched and posted a 3.59 ERA and .178 batting average against in 2009. He also fanned 42 batters. In two seasons as a starter, Reed has limited opponents to a .185 batting average and has struck out 120 in 86 innings. In addition to playing for Chris Groff at Cedar Crest, he has played three seasons with Myerstown Legion.
Academic Interest: Physics
Reed on Millersville
“I was offered a great opportunity to further my education and play baseball at the same time at an outstanding university. There is nothing else I would rather do.”
Reed on His Goals
“I want to compete the best I can and win.”
Hanover/South Western • RHP
About Seiders: Seiders was named Daily Record/Sunday News Athlete of the Year in, hitting .484 with 22 runs scored and posting a 2-2 record with four saves on the mound. Seiders has plenty of power at the plate and also played for South Western Legion.
Academic Interest: Criminal Justice
Seiders on Millersville
“I signed with Millersville because I really liked the campus, field, and the coaches. I also like how Millersville is an up and coming team.”
Seiders on His Goals
“I would like to be a four-year starter and earn All-PSAC honors. For the team, I think it would be awesome to win the PSAC and play in the College World Series.”
Camp Hill/Cedar Cliff • RHP
About Sunkel: Sunkel starred for Justin Phillips at Cedar Cliff and for the Mid-Penn Aces. Using his arm, he helped his high school team to the district playoffs. He also played for Post 143 which won the Cumberland County Championship.
Academic Interest: Biology
Sunkel on Millersville
“Academically, Millersville provides me with the major that I want to pursue while giving me the opportunity to play college baseball for a solid and respected program. After visiting several colleges, Millersville was the right fit for me.”
Sunkel on His Goals
“I want to develop my skills and try to get to the next level. I would like the team to win the PSAC, and I would like to contribute to the success of the team.”
Lititz/Warwick • RHP
About Zipko: Zipko was an All-Lancaster-Lebanon League First Team selection as a pitcher and the MVP of American Legion District 10 North Division in 2009. He helped Warwick to a District 3 Class AAAA title. Zipko also played soccer for four seasons and was the placekicker for the football team.
Academic Interest: Mathematics
Zipko on Millersville
“I decided to sign with Millersville because of its high academic standards and the excellent reputation of the baseball program. The Millersville coaches have a high regard for my moral integrity as well as my athletic abilities. I feel as if I can continue to not only improve as a baseball player but also become a better person.”
Zipko on His Goals
“My immediate goal is to earn all-star recognition in my senior season at Warwick High School and help my team play far into the post season. I look forward to playing baseball at Millersville and hope to win a conference title and play in the NCAA Tournament.”
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