NORTH ADAMS, Mass. 
– Commissioner Sean McGrath is pleased to unveil the rosters for the 2014 New England Collegiate Baseball League (NECBL) All-Star Game, as announced Sunday by the league office.
Sanford’s Aaron Izaryk and Plymouth’s Greg Zackrison, whose teams ranked first in the North and South Division, respectively, after the Friday (July 11) cut-off date will lead their respective divisions in next weekend’s showcase. It will be the first time managing the All-Star Game for either coach.
Each All-Star Team is comprised of nine slots for pitchers (starting pitcher, seven relievers, closer); a starter and two substitute catchers; a starter and substitute for the four remaining infield positions; a starter and substitute designated hitter; three starting outfielders and three reserve outfielders; and one Coach’s Selection by each manager for a total of 29 players per squad.
The 21st NECBL All-Star Game will be held Sunday, July 20, at MacKenzie Stadium, the home of the Valley Blue Sox, in Holyoke, Massachusetts. Gates open at 12 p.m., and the afternoon begins with the league’s annual All-Star Game Skills Competition; first, the league’s top outfield arms will test their cannons in the Outfield Throwing Accuracy Contest, followed by the 60-Yard Dash.
Just after 2 p.m., the league’s top sluggers will tee off against the spacious dimensions of MacKenzie Stadium in the annual Home Run Derby before the skills competitions conclude with an awards ceremony at approximately 3:15 p.m. First pitch of the main event is schedule for approximately 5:05 p.m.
Tickets are available online via the Valley Blue Sox beginning at just $8 for adults and $5 for youths, seniors and military servicemen and servicewomen with valid military IDs. To purchase, please click here. For more information on the 2014 NECBL All-Star Game, including directions to the ballpark and full itinerary and schedule, please click here.
The NECBL congratulates all of its deserving student-athletes, coaches, and umpires on their outstanding summer in the league.
NORTH DIVISION ALL-STARS
| Position | Name | NECBL Team | School |
| Pitcher | |||
| Starting Pitcher | Richard Vrana | Sanford | Marist |
| 2 | Alex Robinson | Keene | Maryland |
| 3 | Jack English | Laconia | Florida Gulf Coast |
| 4 | Christian Lavoie | Sanford | UMASS Lowell |
| 5 | Trevor Scott | North Adams | U. of Cal. San Diego |
| 6 | Matt Clancy | Keene | St. Johns |
| 7 | Cam Hatch | Sanford | St. Edwards |
| 8 | Jared Gesell | Vermont | Wilmington |
| Closer | Benjamin Criscuolo | Keene | Southern New Hampshire |
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| Catcher | |||
| Starter | Josh Graham | Valley | Oregon |
| 2 | Steven Berman | Sanford | Santa Clara |
| 3 | Connor Fitzsimons | Keene | Central Connecticut State University |
| 1B | |||
| Starter | Mike Vigliarolo | Vermont | St Louis University |
| 2 | Charles Sikes | Valley | Savannah State University |
| 2B | |||
| Starter | Matt Byrne | Laconia | Iona College |
| 2 | Angelo La Bruna | Valley | University of Southern California |
| 3B | |||
| Starter | Braxton Martinez | Laconia | St Louis University |
| 2 | Frank Crinella | Valley | Merrimack College |
| SS | |||
| Starter | Garrett Black | Valley | Ohio University |
| 2 | J.C. Cardenas | North Adams | Barry University |
| OF | |||
| Starter | Vinny Zarrillo | Laconia | Rutgers |
| Starter | Zach Lauricella | Keene | St Johns University |
| Starter | Trey Amburgey | Vermont | St Petersburg College |
| 4 | Colton Bottomley | Laconia | Florida Gulf Coast University |
| 5 | Drake Parker | Sanford | Vanderbilt University |
| 6 | Matthew Pagano | Sanford | Marist College |
| DH | |||
| Starter | Blake Tiberi | Vermont | University of Louisville |
| 2 | Jared Mederos | Keene | St Johns University |
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| Coach’s Selection | Kyle Richardson | North Adams | Notre Dame |
SOUTH DIVISION ALL-STARS
| Position | Name | NECBL Team | School |
| Pitcher | |||
| Starting Pitcher | Thomas Jankins | Plymouth Pilgrims | Quinnipiac |
| 2 | Nicholas Berger | Plymouth Pilgrims | Northeastern |
| 3 | Jared Hendren | Mystic Schooners | Heartland CC |
| 4 | Marc Huberman | Newport Gulls | USC |
| 5 | Mitchell Jordan | Ocean State Waves | Stetson |
| 6 | Max Knutson | Danbury Westerners | Nebraska |
| 7 | Armand Rugel | Newport Gulls | Stonehill |
| 8 | Andrew Schwaab | Danbury Westerners | Missouri |
| Closer | Vincenzo Aiello | Plymouth Pilgrims | Rider |
| Catcher | |||
| Starter | Logan Koch | Plymouth Pilgirms | U. of South Carolina |
| 2 | Matt Walsh | Plymouth Pilgirms | Franklin Pierce |
| 3 | Tyler Boyd | Mystic Schooners | Seton Hall |
| 1B | |||
| Starter | Blaise Salter | Newport Gulls | Michigan State |
| 2 | Vin Guglietti | Plymouth Pilgrims | Quinnipiac |
| 2B | |||
| Starter | Tom Roulis | Plymouth Pilgrims | Dartmouth |
| 2 | Dan Hoy | Mystic Schooners | Princeton |
| 3B | |||
| Starter | Dave Mackinnon | New Bedford Bay Sox | Hartford |
| 2 | Nick Zammarelli | Newport Gulls | Elon |
| SS | |||
| Starter | Tommy Edman | Newport Gulls | Stanford |
| 2 | Aaron Hill | Mystic Schooners | UConn |
| OF | |||
| Starter | Toby Handley | Mystic Schooners | Stony Brook |
| Starter | Jordan Mountford | Ocean State Waves | Bryant |
| Starter | Michael Martin | Plymouth Pilgrims | Harvard |
| 4 | James Bunn | Plymouth Pilgrims | VCU |
| 5 | Ryan Blanton | Ocean State Waves | Georgia St. |
| 6 | Drew Ferguson | Ocean State Waves | Belmont |
| DH | |||
| Starter | Steve Laurino | Mystic Schooners | Marist |
| 2 | Robby Rinn | Ocean State Waves | Bryant |
| Coach’s Selection | Danny Garcia | Plymouth Pilgrims | Miami |
NECBL ALL-STAR GAME OFFICIATING CREW
Three-time NECBL Umpire of the Year Danny Collins has been selected as crew chief for the 2014 NECBL All-Star Game. Collins worked the 2013 D-I NCAA Men’s College World Series in Omaha, Nebraska representing the A-10 conference and culminated another successful college season working the D-1 Super Regional championships. Joining Collins in the All-Star crew is D-III CWS umpire and D-I conference crew chief Dan Salce, NECBL veteran John Putala, and talented second-year umpire Jon Jordan.
