The University of Scranton began competing in the Landmark Conference in the fall of 2007. Conference members include:
The Catholic University of America
(Washington, DC)
Drew University
(Madison, N.J.)
Goucher College
(Baltimore, Md.)
Juniata College
(Huntingdon, Pa.)
Moravian College
(Bethlehem, Pa.)
Susquehanna University
(Selinsgrove, Pa.)
United States Merchant Marine Academy
(Kings Point, N.Y.)
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Head
Coach
Mike Bartoletti
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Mike Bartoletti has revived The University of Scranton baseball program.
The highlight of his six-year tenure came this past spring, when he led
the Royals to a school-record 26 wins and a berth in the Landmark
Conference tournament, where Scranton overcame an opening game loss and
defeated the top two seeds before losing to Catholic University in the
championship. In addition, the Royals had four
players selected all-conference for the first time since 1991.
Bartoletti made an immediate impact in his first year, in 2003, as the Royals
nearly tripled their win output from the previous season. Even
though Scranton managed only seven victories in 2004, the Royals had
two all-Freedom Conference representatives in Mike Urbanovich, a
first-team selection, and infielder Michael Cottone, a second-team
pick.
In 2006, the Royals won 17 games, the most for the program since 1990,
while picking up a number of individual honors. Infielder Chris
Psihoules was named the Freedom Conference Rookie of the Year and was
selected first-team all-conference, while junior infielder Mike
Graziano earned second-team honors. In 2005, Bartoletti mentored Alex
Beras, a four-year member of the Royal pitching staff who was drafted
by the New York Mets. In 2007, Scranton won 13 games while three
players-Psihoules, Graziano and pitcher Justin Champagne-earned
all-conference honors.
Prior to his appointment, Bartoletti served as head baseball coach at
nearby Lackawanna College from 1994-1998. He led the Falcons to a
five-year record of 111-86-2 (.563), which included five straight
Region XIX post-season tournament appearances and to four seasons of at
least 20 victories (1995-1998). He also served as head women's
basketball coach at Lackawanna from 1994-2001, posting an overall
record of 163-40 (.802), which included a Region XIX championship in
1995 and five other runner-up finishes (1996-2000).
He holds an Associate of Science degree in liberal arts from Lackawanna
College and a Bachelor of Science degree in business administration
with a concentration in sports management from Robert Morris University
in Coraopolis, Pennsylvania.
Mike, who also serves as an assistant coach with the Royals' men's
basketball program, and his wife, Marylynn, reside in Old Forge.
Coaching Highlights
15-or-More Win Seasons (2)
2006 (17), 2008 (*26)
Landmark Conference Tournament Appearances (1)
2008
Winning Seasons (1)
2008 (*26-16)
*School-Record
American Baseball Coaches Association (ABCA)-Rawlings All-Mid-East Selections
Chris Bligh (2008)
ESPN The Magazine Academic All-Americans (1)
Justin Champagne (3rd-team, 2008)
ESPN The Magazine District II All-Academic (1)
Justin Champagne (1st-team, 2008)
Freedom Conference Selections (5)
Justin Champagne (2nd-team, 2007)
Michael Cottone (2nd-team, 2004)
Mike Graziano (1st-team, 2007; 2nd-team, 2006)
Chris Psihoules (1st-team & Rookie of the Year, 2006; 1st-team, 2007)
Mike Urbanovich (1st-team, 2004)
Landmark Conference Selections (4)
Chris Bligh (2nd-team, 2008)
Justin Champagne (2nd-team, 2008)
Kyle Fox (2nd-team, 2008)
Kevin Johnson (2nd-team, 2008)
2009 Roster (To be posted shortly)
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scroll down on the right-side of the document after you click on
game-by-game statistics. Note the page, and then print that page
or else you will end up printing each player's game-by-game statistics.
Quick
Facts
Founded: 1888
Location: Scranton, Pa.
18510
Affiliation: Society of Jesus
President: Rev. Scott R. Pilarz,
S.J.
Enrollment: 3,600 undergraduates
Nickname: Royals
Colors: Purple and White
Athletic Affiliations: NCAA III, Landmark Conference, ECAC
Conference:
Landmark
Conference
Members:
The Catholic University of America (Washington, DC), Drew
University (Madison, N.J.), Goucher College (Baltimore, Md.), Juniata
College (Huntingdon, Pa.), Moravian College (Bethlehem, Pa.),
Susquehanna University (Selinsgrove, Pa.), United States Merchant
Marine Academy (Kings Point, N.Y.)
Athletic Director: Toby Lovecchio
(The University of Scranton '85)
Athletics Department Phone: (570)
941-7440
Athletics Department Fax: (570)
941-4223
Head Coach: Mike Bartoletti (Robert Morris
'85)
E-mail Address: bartolettim2@scranton.edu
Assistants: Tony DiMattia, Randy Shemanski, Mike Cottone, Bobby Davis
Mailing Address: The University of
Scranton, 209 Long Center, Scranton, Pa. 18510
Sports Information Director: Kevin
F. Southard:
S.I.D. Phone:
(570) 941-7571 /(570) 941-4223 (Fax)
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