BOSTON, Mass.—In December we counted down the "Beacons Teams of the Teens," ranking some of the top teams of the 2010s. With a little bit of downtime and help from our coaches, we are working on crafting a starting lineup for each of our programs from athletes who played during the 2010s.
Each week, we will look at a different program and come up with a "realistic" starting lineup, using players who played at least one of their seasons between 2010-2019. The only rules are that a student-athlete must have played at least two years at UMass Boston and they have to be placed in a spot that they played at some point during their time as a Beacon.
Our 13th starting lineup is from the baseball program. The sports information office collaborated with 16th-year head coach Brendan Eygabroat to cut down the list to a 25-man NCAA Tournament roster, after the Beacons solidified themselves as one of the top programs in the nation. Eygabroat gave a brief description of what made each player so special.
Catcher: Anthony Searles (2014-17)
Coaches Description: Searles was an outstanding defensive catcher, who was a four-year starter. He was a leader who helped us get to two regionals and one College World Series.
The Stats:169 games played: .233 batting average, .346 on-base percentage, .366 slugging percentage, 127 hits, 111 runs, 83 runs batted in, 32 doubles, seven triples, nine home runs, 200 total bases, 85 walks, 11 sac hits, 22 stolen bases, .990 fielding percentage, 983 put outs, 48 runners caught stealing, 3x All-Conference
First Base: Chris Fowler (2016-18)
Coaches Description: He had two amazing seasons at first base for the Beacons. Led us to the College World Series in 2017 and then back to the Regionals Finals in 2018. Chris was a very good all-around hitter who hit for power and average, and had a knack for clutch hits.
The Stats: 120 games played: .360 batting average, .467 on-base percentage, .593 slugging percentage, 144 hits, 37-game hitting streak (program record), 90 runs, 101 runs batted in, 39 doubles, six triples, four home runs, three home runs in one game (tied for program record), 237 total bases, 15 total bases in one game (most this decade) 70 walks, .988 fielding percentage, 892 put outs, 405 putouts in one season (program record), 2x D3Baseball.com All-American (2017 & 2018), 2x All-Region, 2018 New England Intercollegiate Baseball Association (NEIBA) Senior All-Star Game, 2x All-Conference
Infield: Ryan Walsh (2008-11)
Coaches Description: Walsh is hands down the best hitter I have ever coached. He was a different type of hitter. He swung the bat super hard and rarely swung and missed and never gave at bat's away. Walsh was also a fantastic second baseman on the defensive side.
The Stats: 169 games played: .396 batting average (program record), .445 batting average in a single-season (program record), .471 on-base percentage, .624 slugging percentage (program record), .806 slugging percentage in a single-season (program record), 266 hits (program record), 81 hits in a single-season (program record), 187 runs (program record), 72 runs in a single-season (program record), 166 runs batted in (program record), 59 runs batted in a single-season (program record), 64 doubles (program record), seven triples, 25 home runs (program record), 12 home runs in a single-season (tied for program record), 419 total bases (program record), 77 walks, 25 hit by pitch, 79 stolen bases (program record), .953 fielding percentage, 449 assists (program record), 2x All-American (2010 & 2011), 2011 ECAC DIII New England Player of the Year, 3x All-Region, 2011 Little East Conference Player of the Year, 3x All-Conference
Infield: Dave Murphy (2016-18)
Coaches Description: Murphy was a top 3 hitter in program history. He was a different type of player. He could hit for high average and had some of the most power I have ever coached. He made the Green Monster feel very short with his lightower homers. He also played a very good shortstop and second base during his two years on the squad.
The Stats: 104 games played: .327 batting average, .446 slugging on-base percentage, .605 slugging percentage, 120 hits, 98 runs, 104 runs batted in, 31 doubles, two triples, 22 home runs, 12 home runs in single season (tied for program record), three home runs in one game (tied for program record), 221 total bases, 73 walks, 42 walks in single season (program record), .966 fielding percentage, 278 assists, 155 assists in single-season (program record), 2x All-Region, 2x All-Conference
Infield: Charlie Huegi (2016-19)
Coaches Description: Huegi was a four-year starter in the infield. A wizard with the glove, he was known for making the routine play and the amazing highlight play. A great all-around defender, he was a a huge part of 4 straight regionals, three-straight LEC titles, and 2 College World Series teams.
The Stats: 182 games played: .271 batting average, .362 on-base percentage, .360 slugging percentage, 165 hits, 126 runs, 100 runs batted in, 34 doubles, seven triples, two home runs, 219 total bases, 75 walks, 55 stolen bases, 19 sac hits, .961 fielding percentage, 422 assists, 2x All-Conference
Outfield: Jamill Moquete (2012-14)
Coaches Description: Jamill was an amazing player. He played some infield and then switched to outfield his senior year. He has a cannon for an arm and could run like the wind. On the offensive side, he could spray the ball all over the the field. He had easy power with his big frame. A really gifted all-around player, who was drafted by the Orioles.
The Stats: 121 games played: .344 batting average, .480 on-base percentage, .548 slugging percentage, 143 hits, 106 runs, 77 runs batted in, 27 doubles, 11 triples, 12 home runs, 228 total bases, 85 walks, 29 hit by pitch, 67 stolen bases, .935 fielding percentage, 10 outfield assists, Drafted in 2014 MLB Amateur Draft (second player in program history), 2x All-Region, 2014 Little East Conference Co-Player of the Year, 2x All-Conference
Outfield: Mark McCormack (2009-12)
Coaches Description: "Big Mac" was a stud from Day 1 on campus. A terrific all-around player. He covered a ton of ground in center field and made plays looks easy. On offense, he had a tremendous career. He had power and speed. He was a threat every time he stepped in the box. He helped lead us to an LEC Championship and the College World Series his sophomore year.
The Stats: 170 games played: .350 batting average, .433 on-base percentage, .511 slugging percentage, 246 hits, 184 runs, five runs in a single-game (tied for program record), 132 runs batted in, 57 doubles, seven triples, 14 home runs, 359 total bases, 97 walks (program record), 13 hit by pitch, 70 stolen bases, .979 fielding percentage, 13 outfield assists, 1x All-Region, 2x All-Conference
Outfield: Nick Herzog (2016-19)
Coaches Description: Herzog was a very consistent player who had a ton of key hits during his career. His senior year, he had one of the best April's I have ever seen. He really developed over his four years and became a huge offensive force. He also made some amazing plays in the outfield during his career-impacting the game on both sides of the ball. He was named the D3 Player of the the Year his senior year, which was our first in the history of the program.
The Stats: 189 games played (program record): .309 batting average, .401 on-base percentage, .482 slugging percentage, 184 hits, six hits in a one game (tied for program record), 137 runs, 141 runs batted in, 31 doubles, 15 triples, 12 triple in a single-season (program record), 14 home runs, 287 total bases, 146 total bases in a single-season (program record), 68 walks, 33 hit by pitch, 18 sac hits, 54 stolen bases, .967 fielding percentage, 11 outfield assists, 2019 American Baseball Coaches Association (ABCA) Division III National Position Player of the Year, 2019 All-American, 2019 ABCA/New England Intercollegiate Baseball Association (NEIBA) New England Region Player of the Year, 1x All-Region, 1x All-Conference
Designated Hitter: Kyle Boudrias (2016-19)
Coaches Description: Booty was a flat-out hitter. He was a machine from his first year. A four-year starter and second in all time hits, he was a staple in the lineup. He really knew how to hit and the better the pitcher, the better he would do. You would never seen anyone's fastball beat him. He had great bat speed and hand-eye coordination.
The Stats: 187 games played: .353 batting average, .409 on-base percentage, .443 slugging percentage, 260 hits, 121 runs, 141 runs batted in, 44 doubles, five triples, four home runs, 326 total bases, 62 walks, .941 fielding percentage, 207 career assists, 763 career at-bats (program record), 2x All-Region, 4x All-Conference
Utility: Dan Mantoni (2014-17)
Coaches Description: Dan was one of the best Beacons during my coaching tenure. He impacted games on the mound and in the batters box. A multi-year All New England performer. He was a staple pitching on the weekends and batting at the top of the order for years. He had a fantastic work ethic and really was a great leader for the program.
The Stats (Hitting): 173 games played: .324 batting average, .409 on-base percentage, .459 slugging percentage, 222 hits, 139 runs, 131 runs batted in, 50 doubles, five triples, 11 home runs, 315 total bases, 88 walks, 20 hit by pitch, 31 stolen bases, .924 fielding percentage, 168 putouts, 196 assists
The Stats (Pitching): 41 appearances/36 starts: 17-5, 218.2 innings pitched, 3.87 earned run average, 159 strikeouts, 6.54 strikeouts per nine innings
Accolades: 3x All-Region, 2017 New England Intercollegiate Baseball Association (NEIBA) Senior All-Star Game, 4x All-Conference
Starting Pitcher: Fernando Burgos (2016-19)
Coaches Description: Nando was our best statistical pitcher in program history. Our all-time wins leader, he was one of the best competitors I have ever coached. I always felt great whenever he was on the rubber. He really was a student of the game and improved each year. He was a part of a fantastic four-year span of Beacons Baseball and is the leader in our history books for most of our pitching records.
The Stats: 54 appearances/44 starts: 26-5 (program record), nine wins in a single-season (program record), two saves, 261.1 innings pitched (program record), 83 innings pitched in a single-season (tied for most this decade), 2.93 earned run average (best this decade by a starting pitcher), 1.51 earned run average in a single-season (program record for a starting pitcher), 179 strikeouts (most this decade), 6.16 strikeouts per nine innings, 2016 Little East Conference Rookie of the Year, 1x All-Conference
Starting Pitcher: James Dalton (2010-11)
Coaches Description: Dalton was an absolute stud on the mound. Coming to UMass Boston as a walk-on who hadn't played in a few years, I could of never predicted he would be an All-American his first year and would lead us to the College World Series. He had two of the best years statistically in Beacons history. He was a fantastic pitcher, who really knew how to pitch and had the best change up I have ever seen.
The Stats: 22 appearances/20 starts: 12-6, 148.1 innings pitched, 83 innings pitched in a single-season (tied for most this decade) eight complete games (most this decade), four shutouts, 3.09 earned run average, 140 strikeouts, 8.5 strikeouts per nine innings, 2010 American Baseball Coaches Association (ABCA) All-American, 1x All-Region, 2010 Little East Conference Pitcher of the Year, 2x All-Conference
Starting Pitcher: JT Morin (2016-present)
Coaches Description: Morin had two fantastic seasons as a Beacon. When he was healthy, there are not many better than JT. He had an electric fastball and good secondary pitches. He was a fierce competitor on the mound, who hated to lose. His all-time numbers are very impressive in win/loss percentage and strikeout-to-walk ratio. He was an instant impact guy from Day 1.
The Stats: 26 appearances/21 starts: 11-2, one save, 123.0 innings pitched, 3.51 earned run average, 134 strikeouts, 9.80 strikeouts per nine innings, 1x All-Region, 1x All-Conference
Starting Pitcher: Kyle Szatrowski (2012-15)
Coaches Description: Szatrowski was a fantatic left-handed pitcher for the Beacons. A three-year weekend starter who really knew how to pitch. He could pound the zone with any pitch in any count and really kept teams off-balance. He was a tremendous competitor who really loved to win. He was fun to watch and has our only no hitter in Beacons history.
The Stats: 34 appearances/31 starts: 14-9, 204.0 innings pitched, five complete games, two shutouts, 3.31 earned run average, 133 strikeouts, 5.87 strikeouts per nine innings, one no-hitter (only no hitter in program history), 3x All-Conference
Starting Pitcher: Daniel Heefner (2010-12, 2014)
Coaches Description: Heefner was a great pitcher for the Beacons who both started and relieved. He was the closer on the 2010 College World Series team and a key part of that run. He had a great sinker/slider/changeup combo that got a ton of outs. He was a very talented and reliable arm for us for a number of years. He is all over the Beacons record books and has one of the best baseball IQ's I have ever coached. He really knew the game inside out.
The Stats: 44 appearances/17 starts: 10-9, eight saves, 151.1 innings pitched, 5.00 earned run average, 104 strikeouts, 6.2 strikeouts per nine innings, 1x All-Conference
Relief Pitcher: Bobby Tramondozzi (2016-19)
Coaches Description: Tram was an instant impact in the bullpen from year one. He was a rubber-armed, strike-throwing machine, who had a great fastball/slider combo. His slider was a deadly pitch. He is our all-time saves leader at UMass Boston. Tram was a key part to all of our success the last four seasons. He is an all-time great on the bump for the Beacons.
The Stats: 93 appearances (program record), 27 appearances in a single-season (program record), 1 start: 17-9, 29 saves (program record), 13 saves in a single-season (program record), 161.0 innings pitched, 2.91 earned run average (best this decade), 153 strikeouts, 8.55 strikeouts per nine innings, 2019 All-American, 2x All-Region, 3x All-Conference
Relief Pitcher: Bryan Kaufman (2015-18)
Coaches Description: Kaufman was a fantastic arm for the Beacons. He started his career in the rotation, but proved to be deadly as a reliever. He had one of the best seasons I have ever seen in 2017, with a 1.03 earned run average, which was below one for most of the season. He was unhittable with a great sinker and very tight slider. He gave hitters fits and had some amazing moments on the mound for the Beacons.
The Stats: 62 appearances/11 starts: 11-5, six saves, 158.0 innings pitched, 3.53 earned run average, 1.03 earned run average in a single-season (program record), 101 strikeouts, 5.75 strikeouts per nine innings
THE BENCH
Catcher: Tim Fontaine (2008-11)
Coaches Description: He was an unreal catcher for the Beacons. Outstanding catch-and-throw guy, who was an elite defensive catcher who changed the game behind the plate. He had a huge 2010 with the stick, helping lead us to the College World Series.
The Stats: 139 games played: .326 batting average, .377 on-base percentage, .483 slugging percentage, 170 hits, 107 runs, 107 runs batted in, 42 doubles, two triples, 12 home runs, 252 total bases, 29 walks, 19 hit by pitch, .983 fielding percentage, 753 putouts, 1x All-Region, 1x All-Conference
Infield: Josh Lopez (2015-17, 2019)
Coaches Description: Lopey was an all-time great Beacon, who really played with great fire and passion. He was a key part to our success during his tenure, and a key contributor on both sides of the ball.
The Stats: 150 games played: .333 batting average, .436 on-base percentage, .391 slugging percentage, 173 hits, 124 runs, 62 runs batted in, 19 doubles, four triples, one home run, 203 total bases, 75 walks, 22 hit by pitch, 22 sac hits, 33 stolen bases, .965 fielding percentage, 279 assists, 1x All-Region, 2015 Little East Conference Rookie of the Year, 1x All-Conference
Infield: Eddie Riley (2016-19)
Coaches Description: Great last two years in Beacon Blue at third base. A gold-glove type third baseman who made so many outstanding plays at third. He also really became a tremendous offensive weapon with both power and speed. He led D3 in doubles his senior year.
The Stats: 141 games played: .286 batting average, .391 on-base percentage, .471 slugging percentage, 120 hits, 106 runs, 71 runs batted in, 33 doubles, 24 doubles in a single-season (program record), six triples, 11 home runs, 198 total bases, 65 walks, 27 stolen bases, .925 fielding percentage, 231 assists, 1x All-Region, 1x All-Conference
Infield: Connor Reinfurt (2008-11)
Coaches Description: A big bopper from the 2010 College World Series team. He was a force in the middle of our lineup for multiple seasons. One of the best power hitters in history of program, he was a big time performer for the team in pressure situations.
The Stats: 159 games played: .330 batting average, .397 on-base percentage, .525 slugging percentage, 177 hits, 94 runs, 120 runs batted in, 41 doubles, two triples, 20 home runs, 282 total bases, 48 walks, 17 hit by pitch, .984 fielding percentage, 1086 putouts (program record)
Outfield: Drew Tambling (2008-10)
Coaches Description:One of the best pure athletes in program history. He could run like the wind and hit for big power. A very scary leadoff hitter, who could hit a 400 foot homer or beat out a ground ball to short. Drew was a fun player to watch.
The Stats: 107 games played: .356 batting average, .390 on-base percentage, .529 slugging percentage, 124 hits, 85 runs, 70 runs batted in, 13 doubles, seven triples, 11 home runs, 184 total bases, 55 stolen bases, 34 stolen bases in a single-season (program record), .899 fielding percentage, 1x All-Region, 2010 New England Intercollegiate Baseball Association (NEIBA) Senior All-Star Game, 1x All-Conference
Pitcher: Matt Tulley (2017)
Coaches Description: An amazing one season with the Beacons. Helped lead us to the College World Series. His performance vs Babson in the NCAA Regionals was mythical and one of best pitching performances I have ever seen.
The Stats: 13 appearances/10 starts: 8-2, 67.0 innings pitched, 2.42 earned run average, 80 strikeouts, 80 strikeouts in a single-season (most this decade), 10.75 strikeouts per nine innings, 1x All-Region, 2017 New England Intercollegiate Baseball Association (NEIBA) Senior All-Star Game, 1x All-Conference
Pitcher: Mike Andriano (2007-10)
Coaches Description: My first recruit at UMass Boston. Mike was a key four-year starter on the mound. He was a winner who didn't like to lose. He really knew how to pitch and would mix all of his pitches very well. A key member of 2010 College World Series team.
The Stats:40 appearances/32 starts: 10-13, 207.0 innings pitched, 5.22 earned run average, 144 strikeouts, 6.3 strikeouts per nine innings
Pitcher: Lucas Ilges (2011-14)
Coaches Description: A fantastic pitcher for the Beacons. Lucas was a four-year staple in the rotation. He was a great sinker ball pitcher who knew how to pitch and competed on the mound. Lucas had a great career for the Beacs.
The Stats: 50 appearances/30 starts: 9-16, one save, 207.1 innings pitched, four complete games, one shutout, 4.25 earned run average, 112 strikeouts, 4.86 strikeouts per nine innings
