Joe Cacciatore receives award
Joe Cacciatore (Waltham, MA) receives the prestigious Andy Baylock Distinguished Service Award from UMASS-Lowell Baseball coach Ken Herring and Babson baseball coach Matt Noone at the recent World
Baseball Coaching Convention. The award is named for former UCONN baseball coach Andy Baylock and was presented by the New England Intercollegiate Baseball Association coaches for outstanding contributions to college baseball. Past recipients include CBUAO President Nick Zibelli as well as the late Carmine Cacciatore.
Invitation Milford CT. Live Pitching
Joe Tonelli (203-887-2256) is inviting umpires to work with “live” pitching this Friday 2/5 at 9pm and Saturday 2/6 at 8pm in MILFORD, CT. ALL CBUAO umpires are welcome to attend. PLEASE SPREAD THE WORD. Contact Coach Tonelli directly to confirm times and location.
CBUAO welcomes the 2016 College Baseball Season
Bob Dwyer (Franklin, MA) at the opening game of the 2016 college season. The historic contest was the earliest ever recorded in our 35 years of assigning college baseball. Worcester State defeated Fisher 8-4 at the New England Baseball Center in Northboro, MA on Tuesday, February 2nd.
Danbury Meeting a success
Nick Zibelli addresses the over 200 umpires in Danbury, CT. this past Sunday. Many interpretations and rules were discussed. Also reminders on what was expected for the 2016 college baseball season. Baseball is right around the corner! Picture below, Nick goes over the finer points of home plate collisions.
Commemorative pin for Bob Panza
A commemorative pin has been created to honor our fallen brother Bob Panza who passed away in July as a result of an accident while
officiating a high school basketball game. These commemorative pins may be worn on all uniforms during the 2016 baseball season. The cost of the pin is $5.00 and all proceeds will be donated to the Panza family. To obtain your pin,
send a self addressed stamped envelope with a check or money order for $5.00 per pin to Dom DiMare 21 Solaris Road, Hyde Park, MA. 02136. Please order early as supplies are limited.
CBUAO’s Newest Fan
Lets Welcome our newest fan.. Michaela Catherine Healy born this past August. Congratulations Sean!
