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Defense Winners

Best Defense Winners

This award recognizes fielding excellence.  At the end of each season, a multiple member committee reviews objective fielding statistics and subjective ability (i.e. fielding range, arm strength etc.) to determine the best defensive players across the WRWBL. These players met the gold standard for defensive play.

2023

Scott Hannon Pitcher New York Finest
Marc Milano Catcher New York Bears
Matt Hegarty First Base Somers Cyclones
Braden Kunda Second Base Westchester Statesmen
Ranssel Pinedo Third Base New York City Thunderdogs
Dan Winchester Shortstop New City Outlaws
Mike Ascanio Outfield New City Outlaws
Matt Nichols Outfield New York Bears
Donny Castaldo Outfield Somers Cyclones
Jackson Branigan Utility Westchester Statesmen

2022

Jaylen Cuevas Pitcher New City Outlaws
Mike Calamari Catcher New York Bears
Jeremy Scheetz First Base New Rochelle Tigers
Anthony Luciano Second Base New York Finest
Lucas Orlovitz Third Base Somers Cyclones
Anthony Gigante Shortstop New Rochelle Tigers
Mike Ascanio Outfield New City Outlaws
Matt Nichols Outfield New York Bears
Aidan Hicks Outfield Somers Cyclones
Matt Hegarty Utility Somers Cyclones
T.J. Beninati Utility New City Outlaws

2021

Joe Mandile Pitcher New Rochelle Tigers
Mike Calamari Catcher New York Bears
Andrew Leray First Base New York City Thunderdogs
Anthony Gigante Second Base New Rochelle Tigers
Ranssel Pinedo Third Base New York City Thunderdogs
Darian Almonte Shortstop New City Outlaws
Thomas Parisi Outfield Somers Cyclones
Nate Estes Outfield New Rochelle Tigers
Anthony Carnacchio Outfield New York Finest
Tyler Paulino Utility New York City Thunderdogs

2019

Chris Calamari Pitcher New York Bears
Joe Silvestri Catcher Harrison Patriots
Brett Holtz First Base Harrison Patriots
Anthony Garbarino 2nd Base New York Bears
Raymond Frias Third Base NY Finest
PJ Ragone Shortstop NY Finest
Anthony Luciano Outfield NY Finest
Paul Blejac Outfield New Rochelle Tigers
Matt Maher Outfield Somers Cylones
Tyler Paulino Utility NYC Thunderdogs

2018

Joe Mandile Pitcher New Rochelle Tigers
John Silvestri Catcher Harrison Patriots
Kevin Haag First Base Somers Cyclones
Charlie Galasso Second Base Somers Cyclones
Robbie Lynch Third Base Harrison Patriots
Mike Ainsworth Short stop New Rochelle Dirtbags
Donny Castaldo Outfield Somers Cyclones
Anthony Carnacchio Outfield NY Finest
Ryan Crowley Outfield New Rochelle Tigers
Anthony Gigante Utility New Rochelle Tigers

2016

2016 Winners Position Team
Trey Pizzutello Pitcher Peekskill Tides
Kevin Nolan Catcher Somers Cyclones
Kevin Haag First Base Somers Cyclones
Steve Smith Second Base New Rochelle Tigers
Anthony Gigante Shortstop New Rochelle Tigers
Lou Micelli Third Base New Rochelle Dirtbags
Nick Campana Outfield New Rochelle Dirtbags
Phil Kemp Outfield New York Bears
Jayson Gray Outfield Westchester TSC
Nick Euvino Outfield Harrison Patriots
Kevin Watson Utility Somers Cyclones

2015

2015 Winners Position Team
Jake Menzo Pitcher Rockland Cavs
Kevin Nolan Catcher Somers Cyclones
Tommy McCarthy First Base Rockland Cavs
Anthony Garbarino Second Base New York Bears
Pat Farina Shortstop New York City Thunderdogs
Kenny Post Third Base New City Outlaws
Nate Estes Outfield New Rochelle Tigers
Kevin Hylas Outfield New City Outlaws
Jayson Gray Outfield Westchester TSC
Nick Euvino Outfield Harrison Patriots
Ralph Nuzzi Utility New Rochelle Tigers

2014

2014 Winners Position Team
Jon Pollock Pitcher Somers Cyclones
Leo Bravo Catcher New Rochelle Tigers
Ian Osterman First Base Rockland Cavs
Pat Farina Second Base New York City Thunderdogs
Brett Poniros Shortstop New Rochelle Dirtbags
Kenny Post Third Base New City Outlaws
Dave Lopez Outfield New York City Thunderdogs
James Dealto Outfield New York Bears
Brandon Mann Outfield New City Outlaws
Nick Euvino Outfield Harrison Patriots
Donny Castaldo Outfield Somers Cyclones
Denis Alimonti  Utility Peekskill Tides

2013

2013 Winners Position Team
Greg Carroll Pitcher Hastings Lookouts/Clippers
Nick Cutsumpas Catcher New Rochelle Dirtbags
Richie Carbone First Base New York City Thunderdogs
Joey Aiola Second Base Somers Cyclones
Danny Collins Shortstop New York Bears
Kenny Post Third Base Rockland Cavs
Dave Lopez Outfield New York City Thunderdogs
Steve Pinto Outfield Harrison Patriots
Brandon Mann Outfield New City Outlaws
Tino Pardo  Outfield Rockland Cavs
Denis Alimonti  Utility Peekskill Tides
Billy Martin Utility New Rochelle Dirtbags

2012

2012 Winners Position Team
Damien Myers Pitcher New Rochelle Tigers
Joe Randazzo Catcher Hastings Lookouts
Richie Carbone First Base New York City Thunderdogs
Wayne Poppe Second Base New City Outlaws
Matt Belitz Shortstop Somers Cyclones
Kenny Post Third Base Rockland Astros
Dave Lopez Outfield New York City Thunderdogs
Carmine Caputo Outfield Peekskill Tides
Brandon Mann Outfield New City Outlaws
Ray Maggi Outfield Somers Cyclones
Steve Pinto Outfield Harrison Patriots
Yuta Okasaki Utility Hastings Lookouts

2011

2011 Winners Position Team
Damien Myers Pitcher Pleasantville Red Sox
Nick Cutsumpas Catcher New Rochelle Dirtbags
Brendan Slattery First Base Peekskill Tides
Wayne Poppe Second Base New City Outlaws
Mark Skrapits Shortstop New Rochelle Tigers
Kenny Post Third Base Rockland Astros
Dave Lopez Outfield New York Thunderdogs
Carmine Caputo Outfield Peekskill Tides
Mike Maschi Outfield New Rochelle Dirtbags
Joe Antenucci Outfield Hudson Mudcats
Dan Nieves Outfield Hastings Lookouts

2010

2010 Winners Position Team
Corey Borowitz Pitcher Peekskill Tides
Alan Filauro Catcher Somers Cyclones
James Cisco First Base Pleasantville Red Sox
Wayne Poppe Second Base New City Outlaws
Scott D'Ottavio Shortstop Peekskill Tides
Nolan Stewart Third Base Danbury Barons
Dave Lopez Outfield New York Thunderdogs
Brandon Mann Outfield New City Outlaws
Ray Maggi Outfield Somers Cyclones
Mike Mobbs Outfield Rockland Cavaliers
Tony Negrin Jr. Outfield New Rochelle Athletics

2009

2009 Winners Position Team
Dan Murdoch Pitcher Rye Patriots
Kevin Madison Catcher Peekskill Tides
James Cisco First Base Pleasantville Red Sox
Wayne Poppe Second Base New City Outlaws
Scott D'Ottavio Shortstop Peekskill Tides
Matt Barad Third Base New York Thunderdogs
Dave Lopez Outfield New York Thunderdogs
Garrett Glashoff Outfield Peekskill Tides
Mike Oliva Outfield Eastchester Red Birds
Mike Mobbs Outfield Rockland Cavaliers
Ryan Fasano Utility Suffern Blue Devils
Justin Michalek Utility New City Outlaws

2008

2008 Winners Position Team
Joe Seminara Pitcher Rockland Cavaliers
Josh Corn Catcher
James Cisco First Base New York City Thunderdogs
Second Base Pleasantville Red Sox
John Moolick Shortstop
Marc Kenyon Third Base Rockland Cavaliers
Outfield Peekskill Tides
Brian Brophy Outfield New City Outlaws
Dave Lopez Outfield New York Thunderdogs
Outfield
James Caroleo  Utility New City Outlaws
Mike Tavares Utility Rye Patriots
Justin Michalek New City Outlaws
Mike Shea Peekskill Tides
Joe Farina Rockland Cavaliers

2007

2007 Winners Position Team
Kevin Rettig Pitcher Danbury Barons
Matt Pisseri Catcher Westchester Cubs
Ryan Lockee First Base New City Outlaws
John Moolick Second Base Rockland Cavaliers
Brian Brophy Third Base New City Outlaws
Marc Kenyon Shortstop Peekskill Tides
Carlos Quintana Outfield Bronx Royals
Tim Meehan Outfield Rockland Cavaliers
Dave Lopez Outfield New York City T-Dogs
James Caroleo Outfield New City Outlaws
Joe Farina Utility Rockland Cavaliers
Paul Strang Utility Peekskill Tides

2006

2006 Winners Position Team 
Kevin Rettig Pitcher Danbury Barons
Matt Gizzi Catcher Rockland Cavaliers
Mike Dwyer First Base North Castle Lookouts
Chris Carlucci Second Base Danbury Barons
Brian Brophy Third Base New City Outlaws
Marc Kenyon Shortstop Peekskill Tides
Dave Lopez Outfield New York City T-Dogs
Mike Oliva Outfield Yonkers Indians
James Caroleo Outfield New City Outlaws
Eduardo Rodriguez Utility Bronx Royals

2005

2005 Winners Position Team
R.J. Grant Pitcher North Castle Lookouts
Rich Salerno Catcher Pleasantville Red Sox
Lou Gigante First Base Yonkers Indians
John Moolick Second Base Rockland Cavaliers
Mike Shea Third Base Peekskill Tides
Larry Castrovinci Shortstop Yonkers Indians
Dave Lopez Outfield New York City T-Dogs
Mat Terrillion Outfield Danbury Barons
Mike Oliva Outfield Yonkers Indians
D.J. Price Outfield Pleasantville Red Sox
Joe Farina Utility Rockland Cavaliers

2004

2004 Winners Position Team
Scott Perlman Pitcher Pleasantville Red Sox
Matt Donohue Catcher New City Outlaws
James Cisco First Base Pleasantville Red Sox
Chris Carlucci Second Base Danbury Barons
Matt Meyers Third Base Pleasantville Red Sox
Marc Kenyon Shortstop Peekskill Tides
Mat Terrillion Outfield Danbury Barons
Bobby Accardi Outfield Tarrytown Lookouts
Bob Kraft Outfield Westchester Cubs
Mike Amendola Utility New City Outlaws

2003

2003 Winners Position Team
Shawn Tarkington Pitcher Tarrytown Lookouts
Tommy Gergely Catcher Danbury Barons
Troy Lehrer First Base Danbury Barons
Chris Carlucci Second Base Danbury Barons
Brian Brophy Third Base New City Outlaws
Marc Kenyon Shortstop Peekskill Tides
Mat Terrillion Outfield Danbury Barons
Bobby Accardi Outfield Tarrytown Lookouts
Matt Bell Outfield New York Monarchs
Matt Donohue Utility New City Outlaws

2002

2002 Winners Position Team
Scott Perlman Pitcher Pleasantville Red Sox
Jeremy Staub Catcher New York Knights
Anthony Stabile First Base New York Monarchs
Chris Carlucci Second Base Danbury Barons
Mike Ewald Third Base Tarrytown Lookouts
Scott D'Ottavio Shortstop Tarrytown Lookouts
Mat Terrillion Outfield Danbury Barons
Bobby Accardi Outfield Tarrytown Lookouts
Marc Centrowitz Outfield Throgs Neck Braves
Greg Locke Utility Westchester Cubs

2001

2001 Winners Position Team
Joe Garbowski Catcher Danbury Barons
Steve D'Ambrosio First Base Westchester Cubs
Ryan Conrad Second Base Tarrytown Lookouts
Matt Reilly Third Base Danbury Barons
Joe Caiola Shortstop New Castle Lugnuts
Mat Terrillion Outfield Danbury Barons
Pete DeGrazio Outfield Carmel White Sox
Darren Gurney Outfield Pleasantville Red Sox