From Sunshine to Snow .... Opening day Around the Corner

Coach Sliwinski & Coach Tomc recently returned from their annual spring training baseball trip to sunny Arizona.  Daily temperatures were in the 80's as major league camps opened. The coaches had a front-row seat watching the Indians, Rangers, and Dodgers throw bullpens sessions, take batting practice, and field ground balls for the first time in preparation for the upcoming season. The coaches also had the chance to see the beginning of the college baseball season. On opening night they watched the # 1 team in the country, TCU, play the # 17 team in the country Arizona State.

While at the Texas Rangers camp the coaches had a chance to spend a few minutes with Rangers All-Star pitcher Matt Harrison & catcher Chris Gimenez.  Both players were amazed at the fact that we actually have to practice indoors and that when our season opens there is a good chance the temperatures will be lucky to be in the 40's - the life of a major league baseball player !!!

On February 23rd the Bengals opened their spring training.  They didn't have sunshine and green grass but indoor batting cages and the gym will get them prepared for the season.  Seventy-five student-athletes participated in the first week of practice.  Once again the Bengals will field three levels of play, participate in the North Coast League, and compete against a tough non-league schedule.

The Bengals are looking forward to a successful 2015 season.  Looking forward to seeing everyone at a ballgame this spring.  Put your winter coats and sunglasses on and join us for a game. The Varsity team opens their season on April 1 vs Trinity at Nobby's Ballpark.

Nobby's Ballpark

Luke Easter Park

Phoenix Municipal Stadium, Home of ASU

Goodyear Stadium

NEOBCA All-Star Game

On Tuesday, June 25th Dan Piascik '13 will participate in the NEOBCA All-star Game at Progressive Field.  Game time is approximately 11:45am, admission is free.  All fans must enter Gate D, corner of Carnegie and Ontario.

Coach Tomc will be honored during the game as a member of the Class of 2013 Coaches Hall of Fame.

Congratulations Coach Tomc

Coach Tomc was recently nominated and selected for the Northeast Ohio Baseball Coach Hall of Fame. He will be officially inducted into the Hall of Fame with the other members of the Class of 2013 this coming June at Progressive Field.

Coach Tomc was also selected by the Greater Cleveland baseball Coaches Association as the 2012 Assistant Coach of the Year.  He will be honored at the GCBCA winter meeting on January 30th at Brooklyn High School.

Golf-Outing a Success

132 golfers played Pine Ridge Country Club in the 12th Annual Bengal Baseball Golf-Outing.  33 teams made up the field, which was the most competitive in years.  For the first time in years there were multiple teams in the field "picked" to win the event.  

Special thanks to all the golfers,  sponsors, and individuals who donated items and to all the volunteers that made the day a success.  Mark your calendar for next years' event: July 26, 2013.

2012 Champions: Chip Tighe, Brian Tighe, Andy Teller & Mike Richuisa















Longest Drive Winner: Rajdeep Chatterjee

Closest to the Pin Winner: John DiPaola

Coach Tomc Honored

Varsity Assistant Coach Tim Tomc was recently honored by the Parma Recreation Department and the Parma Amateur Athletic Federation for his outstanding contributions to the youth softball program.  Coach Tomc is the Parma Recreation Youth Softball Coordinator.