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Amateur Baseball Team - Latest News
Madison Moo Manager Resigns
The Madison Moo, a summer collegiate team, is looking for a new
coach this off season. Previous manager, Joel Schneider, has resigned
to concentrate on going back to school and his spring coaching duties at
Madison East.
"This is one of the toughest decisions that I have ever had to make,"
said Schneider, "but with going back to school and my duties expanding
over at East, I had to make a choice. I truly loved all the guys from
the past three summers."
The Moo, with its collection of Madison Area college baseball
players, started playing three years ago. The Moo finished that first
season with a 3-18 record, but the foundation was laid. In 2004,
players such as Shawn Burcum and Andrew Handorf (both from DeForest and
Edgewood College) propelled the Moo to a 7-16 record, a program record
for wins in a season. Then in 2005, thanks in part to several new
faces, the Moo finished with a even .500 mark, and set several team
records. The Moo has also saw its first alumnus turn pro last summer
when 2004 Moo player David Reifenberger (UW-Platteville) signed with the
Cleveland Indians.
"I know what we started here was a good thing," added Schneider,
"it's such a great opportunity for a player who is serious about playing
baseball. Nothing against some of the other leagues in the area, but we
face the toughest competition around. From Appleton, to Racine, to
Sheboygan, you will not find a tougher competition unless you are
playing in the Northwoods League."
The Moo should be even tougher next year. Ten of the sixteen players
on the roster are eligible to return. Those players would be Tyler
Yapp, Blake Guyer, Ryan Siebert, Dan Birr, Josh Frenkel, Bill Held, Jeff
Schultz, Travis Kerr, Garrett Granitz, and Travis Kerr. Yapp has been a
2 time MVP for the Moo, while Guyer and Held each have earned pitcher of
year awards.
"Whoever gets this team next year will have a great core to work
with," said Schneider, "we should return 2 solid starting pitchers and
several quality hitters. I can't wait to see how they play in 2006!"
Schneider is going back to school at Edgewood College, finishing up a
degree in special education and is the JV baseball coach at Madison
East. He will continue to stay on with the Moo serving as a
consultant.
The Moo thank you for your support this season. See the 2005 recap below. 2005 Madison Moo Game Recap Game #1 at Racine (L 9-7, record 0-1) The Moo spotted the Kiwanis a 6-0 lead, but battled back to tie the score on Joel Schneider's 2-run double. But Racine proved to be too much and they added insurance runs in the 7th innings. Pitcher of Record: Guyer (0-1) 7IP,3ER,3K Top Hitters: Yapp (3x5 run), Schneider (2b,2RBI), Hedgepath (2x4,2b,RBI) Game #2 at Sparta (L 9-7, record 0-2) Once again, the Moo spotted the opposing team a huge lead. Sparta went up 7-0 before the Moo would rally. Jeff Potts had 2 Rbi, and Dan Birr had 4 hits but it wasn't enough. Pitcher of record: Slaght (0-1) 5IP,5ER,5K Top Hitters: Birr (4x5,R,RBI), Yapp (2x5,2R,RBI) Game #3 Green Bay Storm (W, 8-7, record 1-2) The Moo jumped out to a 4-0 lead, but the Storm scored 7 runs in the top of the seventh to take a 7-4 lead. The Moo rallied with 4 runs in their last at bat for a 8-7 win. Pitcher of record: Staudenmayer (1-0) 1/3IP,0 Top Hitters: Yapp (2x4,R,RBI), Hedgepath (2x3,R,RBI) Game #4 at Greenville (L 10-9, record 1-3) The Moo had a lead of 9-2 heading into the eighth inning, but lost 10-9. Tyler Yapp boomed a solo homerun to start the scoring in the 2nd. Travis Kerr had 2 hits and 3 Rbi. Pitcher of Record: Pleimling (0-1) 2 2/3IP,4ER,3K Top Hitters: Yapp (2x4,HR,3R) Kerr (2x5,3b,3RBI) Game #5 at Appleton (L 10-2, record 1-4) Former minor leaguer Bryan Roskom scattered 4 hits and allowed just 2 earned runs as the Legends powered by the Moo. Jeremy Bamsch and Tyler Yapp each had RBI for the Moo. Pitcher of Record: Slaght (0-2) 5IP,6ER,2K Top Hitters: Lutz (1x2,2b,R), Yapp (1x3,RBI) Game #6 at Appleton (L 4-2, record 1-5) Bill Held threw an absolute gem in his first start for the Moo. Held pitched a complete game, allowed just 2 earned runs and struck out 7. Tyler Yapp tied the game at 2 in the 3rd inning with a 2-run double. Pitcher of Record: Held (0-1), 6IP,2ER,7K Top Hitters: Kerr (3x4), Yapp (1x4,2b,2RBI) Game #7 at Middleton (W, 9-5, record 2-5) The Moo fell behind 5-1, but rallied for 8 runs in the final three innings for a 9-5 win. Tyler Yapp keyed the rally with 3 hits and 3 Rbi. Jonathan Pleimling bounced back from a rough outing against Greenville to earn his first save of season. Pitcher of Record: Potts (1-0), 4IP,3ER,3K Top Hitters: Yapp (3x4,2R,3RBI,2b,3b), Danielson (2x3,RBI), Muller (2x2,RBI) Game #8 vs Sparta Miller (L,12-0, record 2-6) The Moo bats went silent against former Stoughton athlete Joe Bemis. Bemis allowed just 4 hits all game. This was the first Moo game in over three weeks. Two rainouts and no games over the 4th Holiday gave the Moo an extended rest. Pitcher of Record: Held (0-2), 2IP,0ER,1K Top Hitters: Danielson, Yapp, Siebert, Besch each with 1 hit Game #9 vs Green Bay Billy's (W 7-6, record 3-6) The Moo once again fell behind early, but rallied back in the last two innings for a 7-6 win. The Moo scored 6 runs in the fifth, highlighted by Scott Danielson's 2-run double. The Moo would push across the winning run in the 6th when Jeff Schultz singled in Travis Kerr. Pitcher of Record: Pleimling (1-1), 2IP,3K Top Hitters: Kerr (2x4,2R), Schultz (3x4,2b,2RBI), Danielson (1x3,2b,2RBI), Hedgepath (1x3,2RBI) Game #10 vs Green Bay Billy's (L,9-6, record 3-7) The defense let the Moo down in this game. The Moo committed 5 errors that lead to 7 unearned runs. Travis Kerr's sac fly in the 4th got the Moo within two at 6-4, but the Billy's put the game away with insurance runs in the 6th and 7th innings. Pitcher of Record: Granitz (0-1) 7IP,2ER,3K Top Hitters: Kerr (2x3,R,2RBI), Schultz (2x4,R), Danielson (2x4,R,RBI) Game #11 at Green Bay Storm (W, 2-1, record 4-7) Jeff Potts pitched a beauty of a game. He went 6 innings, scattered 5 hits, allowed 1 unearned run, and struck out 5. Scott Stievo pitched a scoreless 7th for his first save. Joe Fiestel lead the offensive attack with 2 hits and a run scored. Pitcher of Record: Potts (2-0), 5IP,OER,5K Top Hitters: Fiestel (2x3,R), Siebert (1x2,2b,RBI) Game #12 at Green Bay Storm (W, 3-0, record 5-7) Bill Held followed Potts masterpiece with the first complete game shutout in Moo history. Held scattered 4 hits and struck out 7. Dan Birr had 2 hits and scored a run, while Dan Lutz had 3 hits, a run scored, and drove in one. Pitcher of Record: Held (1-2) 7IP,0ER,7K Top Hitters: Birr (2x4,R), Lutz (3x3,R,RBI) Game #13 at Blanchardville (W, 10-6, record 6-7) In what seems like the season pattern, the Moo fell behind early but rallied back for the victory. Jonathan Pleimling was stellar in relief, throwing 5 innings of hitless ball. He struck out a season high 7 and walked just one. Scott Danielson got the scoring going with a 380 foot 3-run homerun in the first inning. Jeff Schultz also had 3 RBI. Pitcher of Record: Pleimling (2-1), 5IP,OER,7K Top Hitters: Bamsch (2x3,R,RBI), Danielson (2x5,2R,3RBI,2b,HR), Game #14 at Green Bay Billy's (W, 11-6, record 7-7) In the hottest game of the year, the Moo busted a close game open with a 6-run 7th inning as they won 11-6. The Billy's had a 5-1 lead after 4 innings before the Moo bats woke up. Scott Danielson had 2 hits and 3 Rbi, while Travis Kerr chipped in 2 hits and 2 RBI. Josh Frenkel earned his first win of the season, throwing 2 innings of relief. With the win, the Moo got to the .500 mark and had their first 4-game winning streak in team history. Pitcher of Record: Frenkel (1-0), 2IP,ER,K Top Hitters: Kerr (2x4,2R,2RBI,2b), Danielson (2x4,R,3RBI), Potts (2x4,R,RBI) Lutz (2x3,2R,RBI) Game #15 at Green Bay Billy's (L, 3-2, record 7-8) The Moo bats went silent in this game, as they they lost 3-2. The Moo went only 2-12 with runners in scoring position and left 11 guys on base. Garrett Granitz threw his best game of the year, going 5 strong innings, allowing just 1 earned run, and struck out a season high 4. Pitcher of Record: Pleimling (2-2) IP,ER,K Top Hitters: Kerr (2x4), Lutz (1x3,RBI), Besch (1x2,RBI) Game #16 vs Greenville (L, 10-7, record 7-9) The Moo once again fell behind early, but rallied to tie the score in the third inning, and took the lead in the 4th inning. The 3-run 3rd inning was highlighted by Ryan Siebert's 2-run single. The Moo grabbed the lead in the 4th when Jeff Schultz singled in Scott Danielson. Jeremy Bamsch set a new Moo record by walking 5 times in one game. He also scored twice and stole a base. Ryan Slagt has his best game as a Moo, throwing 7 strong innings, allowing just 2 earned runs, and striking out 4. Pitcher of Record: Pleimling (2-3) 2/3IP,2ER,0K Top Hitters: Bamsch (0x0,5BB,2R), Birr (2x4,R,2RBI), Danielson
(2x5,R,2B) Game #17 vs Blanchardville (W, 9-7, record 8-9) Once again, the Moo fell behind early, but managed a comeback to finish the season on a high note. The Moo scored 5 times in second inning without a hit. The game winning run score when Dan Birr singled in Garrett Granitz. Joel Schneider picked up the win in relief, tossing 2 innings. With the win, the Moo set a franchise record for wins in a season (8). The Moo won 7 games in 2004, and just 3 games in 2003. Pitcher of Record: Schneider (1-0) 2IP,2K Potts (SV,1) IP,K Top Hitters: Birr (1x2,R,2RBI,2BB), Guyer (1x1,2b,R,RBI), Granitz (1x1,2b,R), Potts (1x2,R,RBI) Season Stats (Final)
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