2002 - THE YEAR IN REVIEW

A comprehensive review of the 2002 season.

"MITTS FOR A MISSION" DONATES GEAR TO THOSE IN NEED
December 24, 2002

Kevin MacDonald and Kevin Fitzpatrick of the Boston MSBL's Somerville Senators are featured in the current Holiday 2002 issue of Hardball (pgs 31-32) for their hard work allowing kids an opportunity to play ball. A handful of other Boston MSBL'ers are also mentioned by name for their contributions. Read the article!


Kevin MacDonald, Kevin Fitzpatrick
and some young ball players.
MABL WINS SECOND ANNUAL WINTERBALL GAME, 6 to 3
December 1, 2002
MABL wins the Second Annual Winterball Extravaganza, 6 to 3! The game was played today, Sunday, December 1st at 11:00 a.m. at Fallon Field in a 31 degree chill. Check out the 2002 Winterball Extravaganza Photos and read the game details.


Murray Reed shovels out the field


Chris Allen gets win and 3 RBI

MABL WORLD SERIES WRAPS UP
November 7, 2002

Four teams from the Boston Baseball League competed in the 2002 MSBL World Series in Phoenix, Arizona that wrapped up this week:
Team Finish Items of note:
Boston United 5-0 pool, 0-1 playoffs Photos, Results, Roster
Boston Braves 4-2 pool, 0-1 playoffs Photos, Results
Boston Wolfpack 2-4 pool Photos, Results
Brockton A's 4-2 pool, 1-1 playoffs Results

MABL SHOWS AT FALL RIVER BASEBALL TOURNEY
November 3, 2002

In the Fall River Baseball Tournament (SMBL), the Boston MABL squad finished 3rd overall, finishing with a record of 4-3. Six MABL teams were represented on the roster, including the Royals, Braves, Reds, Red Sox, Marlins and Dodgers.

  • Double-Elim. Playoff R2: Acushnet over Boston MABL (second loss)
  • Double-Elim. Playoff R2: Middletown over Boston MABL (first loss)
  • Double-Elim. Playoff R1: Boston MABL 10, Maplewood 0
  • Game 4: Boston MABL 7, Middletown 0
  • Game 3: Boston MABL 14, Maplewood 3
  • Game 2: Fall River SMBL 12 - Boston MABL 4
  • Game 1: Boston MABL 9, Acushnet 1
RAIN OUT IN EAST BRIDGEWATER
October 13, 2002
The 6th Annual East Bridgewater Baseball Tournament to be held this Columbus Day weekend was canceled due to rain and unplayable fields this weekend. Oh well.
MSBL CHAMPIONS CROWNED
October 6, 2002

Brockton Indians, Booth Champions -- The Indians defended their title by beating the Somerville Senators 5-3 in the third (fourth) and deciding game of the rematch of last year's finals.

Newton Red Sox, Perry Champions -- With a 9-2 win in Game 2, the Newton Red Sox sweep the Hyde Park Devil Rays to win the Championship in their first season in the League!

North Andover Thunder, Norman Champions -- in a doubleheader sweep against the Brockton A's, North Andover wins the Championship in their first season in the League!

Duxbury Twins, MSBL 40+ Champions -- Duxbury defeated the Homestead Gray Sox 6-1 to sweep the series, two games to none!
MABL BANQUET HONORS THE CHAMPS
October 4, 2002
The 2002 MABL Banquet was held Friday, October 4th at the McKeon Post in Dorchester. Awards for the MABL Champions and individual award winners were distributed. View the 2002 MABL Banquet Photo Album.


Nick Stenzel receives Champion trophy


Garrett Fisher accepts for self and brother Zach

YANKEES SHOOT DOWN CARDINALS FOR MABL RING
September 25, 2002

The Yankees sweep the Cardinals in 3 games to 3-peat as 2002 MABL Champions!
MABL AWARD WINNERS ALL WEAR PINSTIPES
September 17, 2002
  • Jeff Coveney - Manager of the Year
  • Bryan Gauvin - Cy Young
  • Jeff McHugh - Most Valuable Player
  • Jeff McHugh - Rookie of the Year

See All 2002 Award Winner Standings.

MSBL ALL-STAR GAMES PLAYED
August 10, 2002
The MSBL 30+ All-Star Games were played Saturday, August 10 at Legion Field in Bridgewater:

  • 10:00 a.m:
  • 1:00 p.m:
  • 4:00 p.m:
Home Run Hitting Contest
Booth North vs. Booth South All-Stars
Perry vs. Norman All-Stars
ROCKIES OPEN GOLF CLASSIC DRAWS A CROWD
July 28, 2002
The 4th Annual Rockies Open was held at George Wright Golf Course in Hyde Park. Fifteen foursomes, with 7 MABL teams represented, as well as Rockies friends and family participated.


Rockies Dave Flemming, Rick Corson, and Mrs. Corson win the tourney, at 4 under


Indian Daryl Pina drives "Closest to the Pin"

BMBL & LUIS TIANT HOST SOUTH END YOUTH BASEBALL CAMP
July 27, 2002
Today at Jim Rice Field, the Boston Baseball League hosted the South End Youth Baseball Camp to improve youth baseball in Boston. Throughout the day, close to 35 kids aged 8-12 participated in drills and a mini-scrimmage. Red Sox' pitching great Luis Tiant also was in attendance. Check out South End Youth Baseball Camp Photo Gallery.


Scott Vachon:
Father figure


John Kroeger:
S-T-R-E-T-C-H

ATLANTIC BEATS BAY STATE IN MABL ALL-STAR CONTEST
July 20, 2002

From the MABL All-Star Game: Atlantic 6, Baystate 4. Chris O'Sullivan (Braves) was the winning pitcher and Jon Mead (White Sox) was selected All-Star MVP for his 2-RBI double.


2002 MABL All-Stars Introduced


Zack Fisher clocked at 88 MPH!

MANY PARTICIPATE IN DOWNEAST CLASSIC
July 4, 2002
The MSBL Downeast Classic was held this July 4th weekend. The North Andover Thunder (28+), Middlesex Thunder (38+) and the Acton Orioles (38+) all headed to Portland, Maine to compete.
WHITE SOX & MARINERS GO INTERNATIONAL
June 17, 2002
The MABL White Sox and Mariners played in Olympic Stadium -- home of the Montreal Expos -- for the first Boston Baseball League game ever outside of the United States.  View the Montreal Photo Album.


Olympic Stadium
Montreal, Quebec


Boston Baseball League
Warmly received

MABL EXHIBITS IN COOPERSTOWN
May 17, 2002
The Braves defeated the Rockies, 9-8, in an exhibition in Cooperstown, New York at Doubleday Field -- home of the Baseball Hall of Fame. Note: The MABL Indians and Mets were to play in Cooperstown on June 17th, but they were rained out.


The MABL Rockies and Braves


Doubleday Field
Cooperstown, NY

DRAFT DRAWS HUNDREDS -- MATT O'HARA GOES #1 TO ROYALS
April 9, 2002

Matt O'Hara
Royals
#1 Draft Pick		 The Boston Baseball League Tryout was held this past Sunday at Cleveland Circle. For the third straight year, more than 200 players were in attendance to try out. For the MABL 18+ Division, 42 of 145 players were drafted. Congratulations to Matt O'Hara, the #1 MABL Draft Pick overall to the Royals. About 27 others were selected to the MSBL 30+ and MSBL 40+ Divisions. See 2002 MABL & MSBL Draft Picks.


Dana Piechowski and Kissy Diamond registered every player


James Matthews hides, but the
Yankees still find him

NEW ENGLAND BANDITS ROBBED
February 25, 2002

Welcome back to the MSBL New England Bandits, who returned from Caribbean Championship after advancing to the Semi-Finals, but losing in that round to the Florida Sea Dogs 9-5. The Bandits finished with a 3-2-1 record (versus 3-2 in 2001).


2002 New England Bandits
BACK FROM DISNEY A LITTLE GOOFY
January 27, 2002
Players from the Boston MABL and MSBL competed in the Walt Disney Classic in Orlando, Florida last week. The Boston Wolfpack (4-1) came in second overall after winning last year. See The 2002 Wolfpack Photo Gallery.

The Long Rhode Stars (1-2) and the New England Top Hats (1-1-1) also competed and represented our local MABL/MSBL chapter.


2002 Boston Wolfpack