2004 NECBL season
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The 2004 NECBL season was the 11th season in the history of the New England Collegiate Baseball League
. The league's Middletown, Connecticut
franchise, the Middletown Giants
, moved to Holyoke, Massachusetts
and became the Holyoke Giants
. Also, the league's Willimantic, Connecticut
franchise, the Thread City Tides, moved to Hinsdale, Massachusetts
and became the Berkshire Dukes.
In the quarterfinal playoff rounds, Riverpoint defeated Manchester 2-1, Sanford defeated North Adams 2-1, Keene defeated Vermont 2-0, and Newport defeated Torrington 2-1. In the semifinal rounds, Sanford defeated Keene 2-1 and Newport defeated Riverpoint 2-1. In the championship round, Sanford defeated Newport 2-1 to win the franchise's first NECBL title.
Andrew Bailey
New England Collegiate Baseball League
The New England Collegiate Baseball League is a 12-team collegiate summer baseball league founded in 1993 and sanctioned by the NCAA and Major League Baseball. Each NECBL team plays an eight-week, 42-game schedule during June and July, with a playoff in early August...
. The league's Middletown, Connecticut
Middletown, Connecticut
Middletown is a city located in Middlesex County, Connecticut, along the Connecticut River, in the central part of the state, 16 miles south of Hartford. In 1650, it was incorporated as a town under its original Indian name, Mattabeseck. It received its present name in 1653. In 1784, the central...
franchise, the Middletown Giants
North Shore Navigators
The North Shore Navigators are a wooden-bat, collegiate summer baseball team based in Lynn, Massachusetts, playing in the New England Collegiate Baseball League. The team plays home games at Fraser Field in Lynn...
, moved to Holyoke, Massachusetts
Holyoke, Massachusetts
Holyoke is a city in Hampden County, Massachusetts, United States, between the western bank of the Connecticut River and the Mount Tom Range of mountains. As of the 2010 Census, the city had a population of 39,880...
and became the Holyoke Giants
North Shore Navigators
The North Shore Navigators are a wooden-bat, collegiate summer baseball team based in Lynn, Massachusetts, playing in the New England Collegiate Baseball League. The team plays home games at Fraser Field in Lynn...
. Also, the league's Willimantic, Connecticut
Willimantic, Connecticut
Willimantic is a census-designated place and former city located in the town of Windham in Windham County, Connecticut, United States. The population was estimated at 15,823 at the 2000 census. It is home to Eastern Connecticut State University, as well as the Windham Textile and History Museum....
franchise, the Thread City Tides, moved to Hinsdale, Massachusetts
Hinsdale, Massachusetts
Hinsdale is a town in Berkshire County, Massachusetts, United States. It is part of the Pittsfield, Massachusetts Metropolitan Statistical Area...
and became the Berkshire Dukes.
In the quarterfinal playoff rounds, Riverpoint defeated Manchester 2-1, Sanford defeated North Adams 2-1, Keene defeated Vermont 2-0, and Newport defeated Torrington 2-1. In the semifinal rounds, Sanford defeated Keene 2-1 and Newport defeated Riverpoint 2-1. In the championship round, Sanford defeated Newport 2-1 to win the franchise's first NECBL title.
Northern Division
| Team | Wins | Losses | Win Pct. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Keene Swamp Bats Keene Swamp Bats The Keene Swamp Bats are a collegiate summer baseball team based in Keene, New Hampshire. The team, a member of the New England Collegiate Baseball League , plays their home games at Alumni Field. In the NECBL, they are consistently one of the top teams and have reached the league playoffs in each... |
26 | 16 | .619 |
| North Adams SteepleCats North Adams SteepleCats The North Adams SteepleCats are a collegiate summer baseball team based in North Adams, Massachusetts, United States. The team, a member of the New England Collegiate Baseball League, plays its home games at Joe Wolfe Field in North Adams.... |
24 | 18 | .571 |
| Sanford Mainers Sanford Mainers The Sanford Mainers are a collegiate summer baseball team based in Sanford, Maine. The team, a member of the New England Collegiate Baseball League, plays their home games at Goodall Park.-Postseason appearances:-External links:* *... |
23 | 19 | .548 |
| Vermont Mountaineers Vermont Mountaineers The Vermont Mountaineers are a collegiate summer baseball team based in Montpelier, Vermont. The team, a member of the New England Collegiate Baseball League, plays their home games at Montpelier Recreation Field.-History:... |
21 | 21 | .500 |
| Concord Quarry Dogs Holyoke Blue Sox The Holyoke Blue Sox are a collegiate summer baseball team based in Holyoke, Massachusetts. The team, a member of the New England Collegiate Baseball League, plays its home games at Mackenzie Stadium... |
20 | 22 | .476 |
| Mill City All-Americans | 19 | 23 | .452 |
Southern Division
| Team | Wins | Losses | Win Pct. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Newport Gulls Newport Gulls The Newport Gulls are a wooden-bat, summer collegiate baseball team based in Newport, Rhode Island. The Newport Gulls Baseball Club is a member of both the New England Collegiate Baseball League and the NECBL's East Division. From 2001 to the present, the Gulls have played at Cardines... |
26 | 15 | .634 |
| Manchester Silkworms Manchester Silkworms The Manchester Silkworms were a collegiate summer baseball team located in Manchester, Connecticut playing in the New England Collegiate Baseball League, a wood bat collegiate summer baseball league operating in the northeastern United States region of New England. The team, an expansion franchise... |
24 | 17 | .585 |
| Riverpoint Royals Riverpoint Royals The Riverpoint Royals was a team in the New England Collegiate Baseball League from 1996 to 2004. The team was known as the Rhode Island Reds from 1996 to 1999 before going on hiatus for the 2000 season and returning the following year.... |
20 | 20 | .500 |
| Torrington Twisters New Bedford Bay Sox The New Bedford Bay Sox are a baseball team that plays in the New England Collegiate Baseball League, a collegiate summer baseball league located in the northeastern United States region of New England. The team is located in New Bedford, Massachusetts. New Bedford's Paul Walsh Field serves as... |
19 | 23 | .452 |
| Holyoke Giants North Shore Navigators The North Shore Navigators are a wooden-bat, collegiate summer baseball team based in Lynn, Massachusetts, playing in the New England Collegiate Baseball League. The team plays home games at Fraser Field in Lynn... |
17 | 25 | .405 |
| Berkshire Dukes | 16 | 26 | .381 |
| Danbury Westerners Danbury Westerners The Danbury Westerners are a collegiate summer baseball team based in Danbury, Connecticut. The team, a member of the New England Collegiate Baseball League, plays their home games at Rogers Park. The team played its inaugural season in 1995.... |
15 | 25 | .375 |
League leaders
| Mill City | 79 |
League Awards
| Award | Player | NECBL team |
|---|---|---|
| Most Valuable Player | Chris Stanton, Jim Negrych | Newport, Keene |
| Top Pro Prospect | Zack Kalter | Berkshire |
| Offensive Player of the Year | Chris Stanton | Newport |
| 10th Player Award | Scott Grimes | North Adams |
| Defensive Player of the Year | Jim Negrych | Keene |
| Top Pitcher | Kevin Slowey Kevin Slowey Kevin Michael Slowey is a Major League Baseball relief pitcher for the Minnesota Twins. Slowey was selected by the Twins with the 73rd pick in the 2nd round of the 2005 Major League Baseball Draft.-College:... |
Sanford |
| Top Relief Pitcher | McKenzie Willoughby, Richie Lentz | Vermont, Newport |
| Sportsmanship Award | Jeff Hourigan | Torrington |
| Rookie of the Year | Jim Negrych | Keene |
| Most Improved Player | Scott Chambers | North Adams |
| Manager of the Year | Scott Brown | Sanford |
Attendance
| Rnk | Team | Year Total | Game Average | Rnk Change¿ | Total Att Change | Game Avg Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Keene Swamp Bats Keene Swamp Bats The Keene Swamp Bats are a collegiate summer baseball team based in Keene, New Hampshire. The team, a member of the New England Collegiate Baseball League , plays their home games at Alumni Field. In the NECBL, they are consistently one of the top teams and have reached the league playoffs in each... |
39,286 | 1,870 | +1 | +3,360 | +207 |
| 2 | Newport Gulls Newport Gulls The Newport Gulls are a wooden-bat, summer collegiate baseball team based in Newport, Rhode Island. The Newport Gulls Baseball Club is a member of both the New England Collegiate Baseball League and the NECBL's East Division. From 2001 to the present, the Gulls have played at Cardines... |
35,963 | 1,798 | +2 | +14,359 | +598 |
| 3 | Vermont Mountaineers Vermont Mountaineers The Vermont Mountaineers are a collegiate summer baseball team based in Montpelier, Vermont. The team, a member of the New England Collegiate Baseball League, plays their home games at Montpelier Recreation Field.-History:... |
34,517 | 1,643 | -2 | -475 | -23 |
| 4 | North Adams SteepleCats North Adams SteepleCats The North Adams SteepleCats are a collegiate summer baseball team based in North Adams, Massachusetts, United States. The team, a member of the New England Collegiate Baseball League, plays its home games at Joe Wolfe Field in North Adams.... |
28,457 | 1,355 | +1 | +10,961 | +481 |
| 5 | Torrington Twisters New Bedford Bay Sox The New Bedford Bay Sox are a baseball team that plays in the New England Collegiate Baseball League, a collegiate summer baseball league located in the northeastern United States region of New England. The team is located in New Bedford, Massachusetts. New Bedford's Paul Walsh Field serves as... |
23,354 | 1,112 | +1 | +6,761 | +283 |
| 6 | Concord Quarry Dogs Holyoke Blue Sox The Holyoke Blue Sox are a collegiate summer baseball team based in Holyoke, Massachusetts. The team, a member of the New England Collegiate Baseball League, plays its home games at Mackenzie Stadium... |
19,630 | 934 | -3 | -5,865 | -280 |
| 7 | Sanford Mainers Sanford Mainers The Sanford Mainers are a collegiate summer baseball team based in Sanford, Maine. The team, a member of the New England Collegiate Baseball League, plays their home games at Goodall Park.-Postseason appearances:-External links:* *... |
12,760 | 607 | +0 | +2,792 | +133 |
| 8 | Holyoke Giants North Shore Navigators The North Shore Navigators are a wooden-bat, collegiate summer baseball team based in Lynn, Massachusetts, playing in the New England Collegiate Baseball League. The team plays home games at Fraser Field in Lynn... † |
11,514 | 548 | +1 | +6,143 | +280 |
| 9 | Manchester Silkworms Manchester Silkworms The Manchester Silkworms were a collegiate summer baseball team located in Manchester, Connecticut playing in the New England Collegiate Baseball League, a wood bat collegiate summer baseball league operating in the northeastern United States region of New England. The team, an expansion franchise... |
9,674 | 460 | -1 | +2,104 | +62 |
| 10 | Berkshire Dukes‡ | 8,132 | 387 | +1 | +4,653 | +204 |
| 11 | Danbury Westerners Danbury Westerners The Danbury Westerners are a collegiate summer baseball team based in Danbury, Connecticut. The team, a member of the New England Collegiate Baseball League, plays their home games at Rogers Park. The team played its inaugural season in 1995.... |
5,568 | 278 | -1 | +1,574 | +57 |
| 12 | Mill City All-Americans | 3,171 | 151 | +0 | -188 | -8 |
| 13 | Riverpoint Royals Riverpoint Royals The Riverpoint Royals was a team in the New England Collegiate Baseball League from 1996 to 2004. The team was known as the Rhode Island Reds from 1996 to 1999 before going on hiatus for the 2000 season and returning the following year.... |
2,397 | 119 | +0 | +623 | +31 |
| TOTAL | NECBL | 234,423 | 868 | – | +46,803 | +146 |
- ¿ Comparisons in relation to 2003 NECBL season2003 NECBL seasonThe 2003 NECBL season marked the tenth season of the existence of the New England Collegiate Baseball League. The league expanded to thirteen teams with the addition of the Vermont Mountaineers of Montpelier, Vermont. The franchise was the league's first in the New England state of Vermont...
. - † Holyoke Giants attendance figure comparisons in relation to 2003 Middletown Giants.
- ‡ Berkshire Dukes attendance figure comparisons in relation to 2003 Thread CIty Tides.