2025 Shore Conference Baseball's Top Returning Players, Preseason Top

ALL-SHORE CONFERENCE PLAYERS RETURNING:

Danny Tsimbinos, CBA, Sr., Catcher, First Team – Tsimbinos’ defensive prowess and ability to call a game behind the plate make him one, if not the, top catchers in the Shore for arguably the best pitching staff in the Shore. Throw in a .350 batting average with five home runs, six doubles and 24 RBI, and you have the complete package.

Noah Banick, Point Pleasant Beach, Sr., 1B/P, First Team - Banick was instrumental in leading the Garnet Gulls to their first-ever NJSIAA Group 1 championship game and their third straight NJSIAA Central Jersey Group 1 championship. He hit .500 overall with eight doubles and 42 RBI. Banick was 2-2 on the mound with a 2.29 ERA in 36 2/3 innings pitched.

Danny DiTullio, CBA, Jr., Pitcher, Second Team – The crafty lefthander went undefeated, posting a 7-0 record with a 1.09 ERA. In 45 innings pitched, he struck out 61 and walked just 10 batters.

Collin Denton, Monmouth Regional, Sr., Pitcher, Second Team – The hard-throwing righty struck out 78 batters in 60 2/3 innings pitched. The St. Peter’s College-commit went 6-1 with a sparkling 0.92 ERA.

Dan Lubach, Point Pleasant Beach, Jr., C/OF, Second Team – Another piece of the relentless Pt. Beach lineup, Lubach hit .512 with two home runs, four triples, 10 doubles and 41 RBI.

Dylan Passo, RBC, Sr., 1B, Second Team – A Notre Dame commit, Passo slugged .395 with eight doubles, one home run and 26 RBI.

Matt Ferrara, Toms River East, Sr., SS, Second Team – A slick fielding shortstop, Ferrara also knows how to handle the bat. The Pitt commit hit .392 with five doubles, three triples, a home run, and 17 RBI.

Ben Robinson, Ocean Township, Sr., SS/RP, Second Team – Robinson hit .301 with two triples, three doubles and six RBI. On the mound, he went 2-0 with five saves and a 0.57 ERA while striking out 27 and walking eight, allowing just six hits.

Will Fahey, CBA, Sr., OF, Second Team – A Monmouth University commit, Fahey hit .359 last season with eight stolen bases, 15 runs scored and 18 RBI.

Zach Hampton, Middletown North, Sr., 1B/3B/P, Second Team – A four-year starter, Hampton, a University of Maryland at Baltimore County recruit, excels both pitching and in the batter's box. He hit .400 with 10 doubles, a triple, a home run, and a 2.44 ERA on the mound.

Tommy Kowaliwskyj, Ocean Township, Sr., P, Third Team – A right-handed workhorse, Kowaliwskyj went 4-2 with a sterling 1.62 ERA. He struck out 79 batters, walked 31, and allowed 40 hits in 56 1/3 innings pitched.

Ryan Prior, RBC, Sr., P, Third Team – With MLB in his bloodline, Prior is attempting to make a name for himself. He went 5-2 last season with 66 strikeouts, 35 walks, and a 1.91 ERA in 47 2/3 innings pitched. He’s committed to the University of Virginia to further his career on and off the field.

Christian Suarez, Wall, Jr., P, Third Team – The shrewd throwing lefty, Suarez went 6-1 with a 1.78 ERA. In 55 innings pitched, he struck out 44 and walked 23.

Jack Concordia, Middletown South, Jr., OF, Third Team – A slick fielding centerfielder, Concordia hit .420 with four doubles, 17 RBI, while scoring 29 runs.

Tommy Conroy, Point Pleasant Beach, Jr., OF, Third Team – Another masher from Pt. Beach, Conroy patrolled centerfield flawlessly while terrorizing opposing pitchers. He hit .451 with 18 doubles, two triples, and 28 RBI.

Jackson Osmond, Jackson Memorial, Sr., DH/SS, Third Team – Blessed with power and speed, Osmond slugged five home runs and stole 14 bases. He hit .378 with seven doubles

SHORE CONFERENCE ALL-DIVISION RETURNING PLAYERS

A NORTH

Kevin Rusniak, Manalapan, Sr., RHP – 5-4, 1.39 ERA, 48 strikeouts in 48 innings.

Dan Annunziata, Colts Neck, Jr., 2B - .375, seven doubles, triple and 13 RBI.

Gabe Ahlemeyer, Middletown North, Sr., DH/P/OF - .350, 10 doubles, triple, home run.

Dylan Iwanyk, CBA, Jr., P/3B – Michigan commit, 3-4, 1.54 ERA, .328 BA

A CENTRAL

Aiden Funk, RBC, Jr., C - .325, six doubles, 24 RBI

DJ Ylagan, RFH, Jr., INF - .295, three doubles, two triples, three home runs, 12 RBI.

Luke Lonczak, RBC, So., OF - .337, nine doubles, triple, 16 RBI. Recovering from torn ACL

Charlie Stumberger, RBC, Jr., OF - .321, six doubles, 26 RBI

John Catanio, Wall, Jr., RHP/LF – 4-2, 0.83 ERA, 42 1/3 IP, 45 K’s, 13 BB, .283 BA

A SOUTH

Dan Nafziger, TRE, Sr., RHP – 4-3, 1.32 ERA, Save, 37 IP

Vinny Berardi, Central, Sr., LHP – 1-1, 2.75 ERA, 33 IP, 38 K’s

Aiden Lynch, TRS, Sr., RHP – 1.83 ERA, 53 2/3 IP, 55 K’s

Tyler Huzzy, Jackson Memorial, Sr., C – NJIT commit, .295, home run, 21 RBI

Chris Quick, Brick, Sr., 1B – .386, nine doubles, three home runs, 22 RBI

Joey DiMeo, TRE, So., 3B/P - .386, eight doubles, triple, 28 RBI

Brayden Heatter, Brick, Jr., SS - .340, two doubles, home run, 9 RBI, 5 SB

Jim Popp, Brick Memorial, Sr., OF - .395, 32 H, three doubles, two triples, 15 RBI

Gavin Toth, TRE, Sr., OF/C/P - .359, four doubles, two triples, three home runs, 23 RBI, 17 SB, 6 2/3 IP, 0.00 ERA

B NORTH

Chase Kaplan, Manasquan, Jr., LHP – 3-3, 2.19 ERA, 68 K’s in 38 1/3 innings

Andrew Parisi, Ranney, Sr., C/3B - .359, five doubles, three home runs, 16 RBI

Connor Tongring, Ocean, Sr., C - .321, four doubles, two triples, two home runs, 21 RBI

Curtis Chropuvka, Ranney, Sr., OF – Lafayette commit, .411, five home runs, three doubles, 15 RBI

Nick Russo, Freehold, Sr., CF - .450, five doubles, two triples, 14 RBI

B CENTRAL

Bennett Moberg, Pt. Beach, Jr., RHP – 5-0, 1.68 ERA, 25 IP, 28 K’s, nine walks

Paxton Douglas, Keyport, So., P – 3.33 ERA, 27 1/3 IP, 32 K’s

Frank Soos, St. Rose, Jr., C/1B - .318, nine doubles, home run, 26 RBI

Tyler Hager, St. Rose, So., 1B - .328, seven doubles, two home runs, 20 RBI

Antonio Acevedo, Pt. Beach, Jr., SS - .409, seven doubles, three triples, home run, 23 RBI, 42 RS, 23 BB

Peter Nolan, St., Rose, Jr., SS - .341, nine doubles, 33 RS, 24 RBI, six SB

Michael Burke, Keansburg, Jr., SS - .444, seven doubles, 14 RS, 12 RBI

Daniel Storch, Pt. Beach, Sr., LF - .357, five doubles, 2 triples, home run, 27 RBI

Chris Rosario, Lakewood, Jr., CF

Rylan Byrne, Keyport, Jr., DH

B SOUTH

Nick Kowalewski, Pt. Boro, Sr., P – 2.68 ERA, 42 K’s, 31 1/3 IP

Justin Uriarte, Manchester, Sr., P – 4-1, 2.90 ERA, 38 2/3 IP, 32 K’s

Nick Lovacco, Donovan Catholic, Sr., - 3.54 ERA, 29 2/3 IP, 33 K’s

Nate Sofield, Pinelands, Sr., C - .385 BA

Anthony Carino, Manchester, Sr., 1B/P - .328, four doubles, HR, 13 RBI, 46 K’s 2.75

Jake Clayton, Pt. Boro, So., SS - .329, six doubles, two triples, HR, 21 RS, 16 RBI

Ryder Simpson, Donovan Catholic, Sr., C/1B - .377, five doubles, three home runs, 17 RBI

ADDITIONAL PLAYERS TO KEEP AN EYE ON

PITCHERS:

Shane Lagnan, CBA, Sr., P – Closer last season, 17 IP, 30 K’s, 2.40 ERA

Sean Loggie, CBA, Jr., P – University of Virginia commit, 1-1, 5.93 ERA

Jack Dufficy, CBA, Sr., P – Closer last season, Catholic University Commit, 12 IP, 12 K’s, 1.16 ERA

Glen Popes, RBC, Jr., RHP – 1-2, 3.00 ERA

Luke Meyers, RBC, Sr., RHP – 1-0, 3.12 ERA, 15 2/3 IP

Mason Pentz, TRE, Sr., RHP – 4-0, 1.18 ERA, 32 IP

R.T. Runge, Manasquan, Sr., RHP – 3-2, two saves, 37 IP, 38 K’s, 2.40 ERA

Will McCarthy, Middletown South, Sr., RHP – Salve Regina commit

Danny Hutchison, Jackson Memorial, Sr., RHP – 2.60 ERA, 32 1/3 IP, 26 K’s

Matt Colaneri, Jackson Memorial, Jr., LHP – 2.48 ERA, 42 1/3 IP, 39 K’s, 15 BB

Zack Pirnik, Brick Memorial, So., LHP – 3-1, 1.61 ERA, 30 1/3 IP, 33 K’s, seven BB

Nick Hayden, Colts Neck, Sr., RHP – 5-5, 2.72 ERA,38 2/3 IP, 47 K’s

Jayce Throughman, Matawan, Sr., P – 2-2, 4.22 ERA, 35 K’s

Alan Warren, Raritan, Sr., RHP – 3.61 ERA, 33 IP, 30 K’s

Peyton Horning, Brick, Sr., P – 4-3, 2.52 ERA, 33 1/3 IP, 33 K’s, 12 BB

Dylan Zammit, Holmdel, Jr., RHP – 2-1, eight appearances, six starts

Tyler McLeod, Southern, Sr., P – 1.89 ERA, 40 2 /3 IP, 44 K’s, nine BB

Jake Jensen, Howell, Sr., LHP – 3-2, save, 3.21 ERA, 28 1/3 IP, 27 K’s, 21 BB

Jackson Redmond, Freehold Twp., Jr., RHP – 36 1/3 IP, 50 K’s

INFIELDERS:

Ronan Kiely, Colts Neck, Jr., 1B - .348, seven doubles, two triples, 21 RBI

Joe Pignatelli, Colts Neck, Jr., 3B - .288, six doubles, triple, 21 RBI

Max Dantoni, RBC, Jr., SS – Lehigh commit, .247, HR, 11 RBI

A.J. Sciametta, RBC, Sr., 2B – Felician University commit, .259, HR, 17 RBI

Parker Shenman, RFH, Sr., INF -.337, six doubles, three triples, 18 RBI

Brady Wendell, Jackson Memorial, Sr., 3B - .315, 18 RBI

Dane Jorgensen, Jackson Memorial, Sr., 2B - .321, nine doubles, two triples, 23 RBI

Ricky Lopez, Ranney, So., SS – Oral commitment to LSU

Matt Richter, Ocean, Sr., 1B- four doubles, two HR, 21 RBI

Frank Soos, Wall, Jr., C/1B - .318, nine doubles, HR, 26 RBI

Casey O’Donnell, Jackson Liberty, Jr., C/P – Old Dominion commit,308, 17 RBI

Jared Matejika, CBA, Jr., 1B - .298, 23 SB out of the leadoff spot

Colin Hoverter, CBA, Jr., SS

Alipo Figueroa, Middletown North, Sr., 1B -.260, two doubles, HR

Anthony Foti, Manalapan, Jr., SS -.323, 20 H, nine RS

Jack Tietjen, Central, Jr., C - .341, 15 H, seven RBI

Tyler Garbooshian, Brick Memorial, Jr., SS – Rutgers commit, .256, eight doubles, HR, 15 RBI, 16 BB

Dan Golembiewski, Brick Memorial, Jr., 1B - .279, five doubles, HR, 14 RBI

Nolan Arnold, New Egypt, Jr., SS -.452, 20 RS,

Travis Evenham, Raritan, Sr., SS -.293. five doubles, 13 RBI

Mike Kaczynski, Southern, Sr., INF - .295, 14 RBI

Connor Voelksen, Manasquan, Sr., C - .284, 12 RBI

Bobby Davidson, Monmouth, Sr., C - .356, four doubles, two triples, two HR, 18 RBI

Mike McCormack, SJV, Sr., 1B/DH – four HR, 18 RBI,

OUTFIELDERS:

Jake Frankel, RBC, Jr., LF – HR, 13 RBI

Nate Fuller, Ranney, So., OF - .319, four doubles, two triples, two HR, 14 RBI

Justin Kauffman, Ranney, So., OF/P - .324, five doubles, HR, 13 RBI – 32 1/3 IP, 41 K’s

Dennis Healy, Manalapan, Sr., CF - .307, HR, 13 H

Devin Barr, Wall, Jr., RF - .293, 17 H, nine RS

Michael Vaccarino, TRE, Sr., OF - .359, three doubles, HR, 12 RBI

Jake Whitehead, St. Rose, Jr., OF/P - .439, 10 RBI, 16 IP, 0.48 ERA

John Buso, Donovan Catholic, Sr., OF - .250, three doubles, 15 RBI

Tyler Levine, Donovan Catholic, Sr., .304, 20 H

R.J. Conover, Colts Neck, Jr., CF - .361, three doubles, four triples, HR,18 RBI

Bryan McCartin, Matawan, Sr., RF - .329 three doubles, two triples, HR, 22 RBI

James Nichols, Raritan, Sr., CF - .338, three doubles, eight RBI

Will Theobold, Monmouth, Sr., CF - .395, two doubles, three triples, nine RBI

Jake Pouso, Red Bank, Sr., RF - .262, two triples, double, nine RBI

SHORE CONFERENCE BASEBALL TOP 10 ENTERING THE 2025 SEASON

1-CBA

2-RBC

3-TRE

4-Ranney

5-Point Pleasant Beach

6-Jackson Memorial

7-Brick Memorial

8-Middletown North

9-Colts Neck

10-Ocean

On the Bubble: Wall, Manalapan, Middletown South, Donovan Catholic, Howell, Manasquan, RFH, Jackson Liberty, Monmouth, Pt. Boro