Team Roster

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Roster Players

Andrew Aizenstadt, RHP- Babson Beavers

Aizenstadt comes back to Falmouth following a stint last season cut short by injury. As a freshman in 2008, Aizenstadt was named NEWMAC Rookie of the Year, first team All-Conference, and Third Team All-New England. During his sophomore year in 2009, Aizenstadt was named first team All-Conference and second team All-New England (ECAC and NEIBA). A 6-5, 190 right-handed hurler out of Norwell, Massachusetts, he currently holds the Babson record for most wins in a season with 8 in 2009. Falmouth is excited to have this Mass-native on board. CLICK HERE to go to this player's college webpage.

Jeremy Baltz, OF- St. John’s Red Storm

A 6-3 outfielder from Vestal, New York, Baltz joins the Commodores for his first season in the Cape Cod Baseball League. Baltz was drafted in the 45^th round of the 2009 MLB draft by the New York Yankees. To add to his impressive resume, as a freshman Baltz earned first team All-America honors from Baseball America and second team honors from the ABCA. In 2010, he also earned the Big East Rookie of the Year honor, as well as a unanimous selection to the league’s first team. Jeremy also led the nation’s freshmen in the 2010 season in both home runs (25) and RBI (85). CLICK HERE to go to this player's college webpage.

Barrett Barnes, OF-1B- Texas Tech Red Raiders

Barnes returns to Falmouth after leading the Commodores to a second place division finish in 2010 with a 21-22 overall record. A 6-1 outfielder from Sugar Land, Texas, Barnes was named the 2010 Big 12 Conference Freshmen of the Year. He was also named to the all-Big 12 second team, as well as Baseball America’s Freshmen All-American First Team. As the fifth freshman All-American in Texas Tech history, Barnes was 31^st in the NCAA in runs per game (1.25) and 32^nd in runs scored (71). Barrett offers a wide range of talents for the Commodores as he is both an effective outfielder and first basemen. CLICK HERE to go to this player's college webpage.

Ty Blach, LHP- Creighton Bluejays

Blach joins the Commodores as a 6-1 pitcher from Centennial, Colorado. As a freshman at Creighton, Blach posted an impressive 58 strikeouts in 75.1 innings. He earned third-team Freshman All-American honors by PingBaseball.com in 2010, as well as All-State Academic First team honors his junior and senior year in high school while at Regis Jesuit. Blach led the Jays in ERA last season and threw one of two complete games for the staff in 2010. The Commodores are excited to have him. CLICK HERE to go to this player's college webpage.

Chase Butler, 3B- Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets

A 5-10 third basemen out of Georgia Tech University, Butler joins the Commodores for the 2011 season. While at Darlington High School in Rome, Georgia, Butler lettered four times on his way to being named Rome-Tribune Co-Player of the Year as a junior in 2009 along with current Yellow Jacket Mott Hyde. After batting .530 with 10 home runs and 32 RBI, Butler was named All-Region and All-State his senior year. A member of the prestigious East Cobb Yankees, Butler comes to Falmouth with a powerful bat and impressive glove for the 2011 season. CLICK HERE to go to this player's college webpage.

Tyler Duffey, RHP - Rice Owls

Adam Duke, P- Oregon State Beavers

Duke joins the Commodores following his freshmen season with Oregon State. The Beavers have an impressive resume with the Commodores providing 2010 All-Star catcher Andrew Susac last season. A 6-3 pitcher from Utah, Duke was rated as the No. 100 high school prospect in the United States by www.pgcrosschecker.com. Adam compiled an 18-6 record with 163 strikeouts through his first two seasons in high school. As a freshman out of Oregon State, Duke has played at the top of NCAA baseball and should be a valuable asset in the Commodores’ arsenal. CLICK HERE to go to this player's college webpage.

Jonathan Dziedzic, LHP- Lamar Cardinals

A 6-1 left hander out of Lamar University in Beaumont, Texas, Dziedzic joins the Commodores for the 2011 season. As a freshman, he made a huge impact with Cardinals posting a Southland Conference high of 114 strikeouts. It was the second-highest in school history behind Clay Hensley’s 127 in 2002. He made 15 starts in 19 appearances posting a 5-6 record with two saves. In high school while at Atascocita, Dziedzic was voted District 21-5A MVP as a senior and also made the first team All-Greater Houston squad. Falmouth is excited to have Dziedzic aboard this season. CLICK HERE to go to this player's college webpage.

Josh Easley, RHP- NC State Wolfpack

During 2010, Easley played at Weatherford College, where, as 6-3 right-hander recorded 3.99 ERA with a 10-2 record. While at Weatherford, he tied the school’s single-season record for wins as a pitcher. In the 2011 season, he will play for the Wolfpack at North Carolina State. A graduate of Weatherford High school, Easley recorded a 7-3 record while being awarded team co-MVP his senior year. He started for the North team in the 2010 Texas High School All-Star game. Falmouth is excited to have Easley in the 2011 pitching rotation. CLICK HERE to go to this player's college webpage.

Kent Emanuel, LHP- North Carolina Tar Heels

Emanuel, a left-handed pitcher from Woodstock, Georgia, joins the Commodores as one of two Tar Heels out of the University of North Carolina.  With an intimidating 6-4 stature, Emanuel was ranked as the No. 39 prospect in Georgia and No. 493 prospect in the country by Perfect Game. In 2009 as a junior in high school, Emanuel was awarded the Cherokee county male athlete of the year. Drafted in the 19^th round by the Pittsburgh Pirates, Emanuel brings outstanding pitch ability and athleticism to the Commodores roster. CLICK HERE to go to this player's college webpage.

Eric Garcia, INF- Missouri Tigers

Marco Gonzales, LHP- Gonzaga Bulldogs

A 6-1 left-handed pitcher hailing from Fort Collins, Colorado, Gonzales brings an outstanding resume to the Commodores. For Rocky Mountain High School, Gonzales posted a perfect 11-0 pitching record with 87 strikeouts and a 2.20 ERA in 54 innings. As a senior, Gonzales earned the coveted Colorado Gatorade Player of the Year Award. As a sophomore, junior, and senior, Marco earned first team all-State, All-League, and All-Colorado selections while leading his team to four 5A state championships. The commodores are excited to have such a consistent pitcher. CLICK HERE to go to this player's college webpage.

Sean Hagan, LHP- St. John’s Red Storm

As the second St. John’s player on the Commodores, Hagan bring a Randy Johnson-esque presence to the team with his 6-6 stature and left-handed delivery. As a freshman, Hagan went 5-1 during his 20 appearances. In a tough Big East conference, Hagan had a 4.85 ERA with 53 strikeouts in 55.2 innings. Out of Mamaroneck High School in New York, Hagan earned four baseball and hockey letters. In 2009, he was the Section 1 Pitcher of the Year earning all-state honors as a senior. Hagan will add to the already-impressive Commodores 2011 pitching rotation. CLICK HERE to go to this player's college webpage.

Andrew Heaney, LHP- Oklahoma State Cowboys

Heaney joins the Commodores as a 6-2 left-hander out of Oklahoma State. In 2010, Heaney led the Cowboys with five wins becoming the first freshman pitcher to lead the team in wins since 2001. A four-year letter winner in high school, Heaney finished his senior year with a 7-2 record, 114 strikeouts, and 1.32 ERA. In 2009 the Tampa Bay Rays in the 24th round drafted him. Oklahoma, Texas A&M, Kentucky, and Arkansas also recruited Heaney following his impressive high school career. Falmouth is looking forward to having the dominating Cowboy on the Arnie Allen mound. CLICK HERE to go to this player's college webpage.

Ross Heffley, INF- Western Carolina Catamounts

Heffley entered the 2011 season, carrying a six-game hit streak on his shoulder. A 5-8 infielder, Heffley started all 56 games in which he saw action during the 2010 season. He led the team with 28 multiple-hit games and 16 multiple-RBI games. In 2010, he recorded a team-best .361 batting average with a team-high 86 hits including 15 doubles and a seasonal career-high 11 home runs. During his freshman season, Heffley was named the Southern Conference Freshman of the Year. Falmouth is looking forward to having an all-around hitter on their lineup this season. CLICK HERE to go to this player's college webpage.

Christian Jones, LHP- Oregon Ducks

Christian returns to Guv Fuller field as last season’s most dominant pitcher. A 2010 Cape League All-Star, Jones brings experience and talent to the team. A 6-2 lefthander from Danville, California, he finished the 2010 season at Oregon with a 2-2 record, 21 strikeouts, and a 3.71 ERA. Jones was pivotal in the Commodores’ second place finish in the Western Division as he posted 3-3 record with 26 strikeouts. The most impressive of his 2010 accomplishments was holding batters to a .177 batting average in the CCBL. The Commodores are excited to have Christian back and look forward to another dominating season. CLICK HERE to go to this player's college webpage.

Spencer Kieboom, C- Clemson Tigers

Kieboom comes to Falmouth with big shoes to fill at catcher following Andrew Susac’s 2010 All-Star season. A 6-0 catcher from Marietta, Georgia, Kieboom was named a 2009 Louisville Slugger Honorable Mention All-American. Perfect Game ranked Kieboom as the #42 prospect out of Georgia and #465 prospect in America. AT Walton High School, Kieboom set the school’s record for doubles and RBIs. Falmouth welcomes this Tiger to the team, especially since Clemson and the Commodores have such an impressive track record producing last season’s pitcher Scott Weismann and 2009 Commodore Jason Stolz. CLICK HERE to go to this player's college webpage.

Jack Marder, IF-OF- Oregon Ducks

A 6-0 infielder from Calabasas, California, Marder comes to Falmouth following a successful 2009 summer playing second base for the Conejo Oaks of the California Collegiate Summer League. While at Conejo, Marder was named the #6 prospect of the league in addition to all-league honors and the batting title (.375).  The Arizona Diamondbacks selected Marder in the 30th round of the 2009 MLB first year player draft.  As a freshman at Oregon, Marder finished the season with .249 batting average and five home runs, while ending the season batting third in the lineup. CLICK HERE to go to this player's college webpage.

Jake Rodriguez, INF- Oregon State Beavers

A native of Elk Grove, California, Rodriguez continues the Oregon State tradition at Falmouth. Rodriguez was rated as the No. 102 high school prospect in the United States by www.pgrcrosschecker.com. During high school, he earned all-conference honors in each of his three years and all-city twice. In 2008, Rodriguez served as captain of Team USA U-16 Gold Medal winning club. As a junior at Elk Grove, he batted .522 with five home runs, ten doubles, and four triples. The Commodores Club is looking forward to having Rodriguez on board for the 2011 season. CLICK HERE to go to this player's college webpage.

Shane Rowland, C- UMiami (FL) Hurricanes

Along with Spencer Kieboom of Clemson, Rowland is one of two catchers on this year’s roster. At Tampa Catholic High School, Rowland batted .391 as a senior, while posting 30 RBI, two home runs, and an 80 percent throw out percentage; he was named to the second team All-State. Rowland has participated in both the 2009 East Coast Pro-Showcase and USA Baseball trials. Last summer, he played summer ball for the Florida Legends League. The Commodores are looking forward to seeing his consistent bat at the plate and frightening arm during steal-situations. CLICK HERE to go to this player's college webpage.

Taylor Sandefur, RHP/INF- Western Carolina Catamounts

A 6-2 dual right hander and infielder, Sandefur joins Falmouth after two years at Western Carolina. As a freshman, he pitched in twelve games, the most among any WCU freshman hurlers. He tossed 50.1 innings, while posting 5.19 ERA and 24 strikeouts. Prior to WCU, Sandefur was a four-year varsity member at Atlee High School, earning all-academic honors all four years. During his junior and senior seasons, Sandefur earned honorable mention all-region. Sandefur comes to Falmouth as one of two Catamounts looking forward to making a positive impact. CLICK HERE to go to this player's college webpage.

John Simms, P- Rice Owls

Simms comes to Falmouth as a 39^th round selection by the Washington Nationals in the 2009 MLB draft. Over the summer of 2010, Simms played for the United States 18 and under national team helping the USA to a 19-2 mark and tournament-best 7-1 record at the Junior World Championships held in Canada. In four international starts, Simms posted a 4-0 record and a 0.96 ERA. While at College Park HS, Simms was an All-America honoree by Baseball Magazine. The Commodores are looking forward to having another Rice pitcher on board. CLICK HERE to go to this player's college webpage.

Deandre Smelter, RHP/OF- Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets

Andrew Smith, P- North Carolina Tar Heels

A 6-2 right hander, Smith joins Falmouth as a 40^th round draft pick by the Oakland Athletics. Perfect Game ranked Smith as the No. 6 prospect in Georgia and No. 37 nationally, while Baseball America ranked him No. 79. In 2009, he played in the Under Armour All-America Game at Wrigley Field claiming preseason All-America honors by both Under Armour and Perfect Game. Smith plays college ball for the Tar Heels at the University of North Carolina. Guv Fuller Field welcomes Andrew Smith for the 2011 season. CLICK HERE to go to this player's college webpage.

Nathan Thornhill, P- Texas Longhorns

A 6-1 right hander out of Cedar Park High School in Texas, Thornhill joins Falmouth as the sole Longhorn on this year’s roster. Thornhill was named the 2009 Preseason High School Underclassman All-American Second-Team by Perfect Game USA. As a junior, he was first team All-District 16-5A, posting a 5-3 record with a 1.80 ERA and 96 strikeouts in 62.1 innings. He also batted .316 with six doubles and 14 RBI. Finally, Thornhill was the starting quarterback while at Cedar Park High School. The Commodores are excited to have a Longhorn ace on board this season. CLICK HERE to go to this player's college webpage.

Kyle Von Tungeln, OF- TCU Horned Frogs

Von Tungeln, out of Sugar Land, Texas, returns to Falmouth for his second season with the Commodores. Out of TCU, “VT” made 19 starts his freshman season in center field. In 2010, he posted four multi-hit games and three multiple RBI contests. In four attempts, he stole three bases, while scoring 25 runs and driving in 16. Baseball America ranked him as the 77^th best high school player in Texas and the 37^th best college freshman draft prospect. While at Kempner High School, “VT” earned All-Houston, All-District, 1^st Team All-State, and 2^nd Team All-American honors. Falmouth is excited to have Von Tungeln back for a second season with the team. CLICK HERE to go to this player's college webpage.

Max White, OF-3B- Oklahoma Sooners

A 6-1 outfielder from Durant, Oklahoma, White was a four-year letter winner under head coach Zach Crabtree at Durant H.S. He led the Oklahoma City area with a .576 average en route to first team all-state honors. White posted 16 home runs, 67 RBIs, 58 runs scored, 35 stolen bases, and nine triples. In 2009, MaxPreps named him as an All-American for medium schools. After hitting .468 with 13 doubles, nine homers, and 59 RBIs in 2008, White was named all-state honorable mention. Falmouth is excited to have a Sooner on board this season. CLICK HERE to go to this player's college webpage.

Jantzen Witte, INF- TCU Horned Frogs

A 6-1 infielder from Arlington, Texas, Witte led the Horned Frogs in batting average at .374 as a red-shirt freshman. Witte was also a 2010 honoree of the Fort Worth Regional All-Tournament team. Playing in 49 games for TCU, he totaled 61 base hits, including 15 doubles, one triple, and four home runs. Witte also racked up 39 RBIs, while scoring 32 runs. Of his 39 RBIs, 12 came with two outs. He was ranked second on TCU with 16 total sacrifices, all while playing solid defense with a .937 fielding percentage. Falmouth welcomes another Horned Frog to the team for the another consecutive year. CLICK HERE to go to this player's college webpage.

Bob Clark - General Manager

Bob was born and raised in Cambridge, Massachusetts.  He graduated from Catholic Memorial High School in 1967, where he played second base on the undefeated 1967 Catholic Conference Champion baseball team.  He was a first team member of the 1967 All Catholic Baseball Team and honorable mention on the Boston Globe All Scholastic Team.  A shoulder injury prevented him from playing at Fordham University where he attended and graduated in 1971 with a Bachelor of Science degree majoring in economics. 

Bob’s father was a semi-pro baseball player who also pitched batting practice for the Boston Braves. Bob moved to Falmouth in 1990 with his family and has coached Little League and took the first team from Falmouth to play at Cooperstown Dream Park.

Jeff Trundy - Manager

Jeff enters his 17^th season coaching in the Cape League and his 13^th year as Manager of the Falmouth Commodores.  In the off-season, Jeff is the head baseball coach at The Gunnery, a private prep school in Washington, CT.  The Maine native is a graduate of the University of New Hampshire where he was elected captain of the baseball team his senior year. 

Jeff has a master’s degree from the University of Colorado. Jeff began his coaching career at Colorado as a graduate assistant and has been coaching since along with a stint as a part-time scout for the Blue Jays.  Jeff received the CCBL’s 2004 Mike Curran Manager of the Year Award.

Shane Wedd - Assistant Coach

Shane Wedd returns to the Falmouth Commodores for his fifth season.  In 2007, Shane coached third base.  In 2008, 2009, and 2010 Shane was the pitching coach.  He is in his fourth season as an assistant coach for Pratt (KS) Community College. Prior to his hire at Pratt, Shane was the GM of the Kansas City Sluggers Baseball Club.  Shane was hired by the Sluggers in 2000 as Director of Baseball Operations.  His duties over the last seven years have included:  overseeing the development of the players and coaches in the Sluggers program, the day-to-day business operations, running camps and showcases, and coaching the Sluggers 18 nationally recognized elite summer team. 

Wedd played collegiately at the University of Kansas, lettering for the Jayhawks from 1997 – 2000.  Shane primarily played catcher and first base for the Jayhawks while being voted team captain his junior and senior seasons by his teammates.  He finished his career in the Top 10 for career homeruns at KU.  He was a three-time Honorable Mention Academic All-Big 12 performer, and was named First Team Academic All-Big 12 in 2000.  He was named the recipient of the 2000 Ron MacDonald Coaches Award, given by the coaching staff at KU, for his leadership contributions on and off the filed. 

Wedd raised in Lawrence, Kansas.  He attended Lawrence High School where he lettered in football and baseball.  He was named First Team All-State in both football and baseball while helping the Lions win the state champion ship in both sports his senior year.

Daniel Carte - Assistant Coach

Daniel returns to Falmouth as a first year coach after a very impressive summer playing for the Commodores in 2004.  That year, Carte won two thirds of the league’s Triple Crown with 11 home runs and 38 RBI’s, while his .308 average fell 19 points shy of the league leader.  He became one of only six other players in Cape Cod League history to reach double digit home runs (11) and stolen bases (13) in a single season.  Carte was also honored for his efforts that summer by Baseball America being named their National Summer Player of the Year.

Carte played collegiately at Winthrop University (SC) where he was a 3-time All-Big South Conference outfielder and an All-American.  In 2005, he was drafted in the 2^nd Round (52^nd overall) by the Colorado Rockies and has spent the last six years playing professional baseball. 

Carte was raised in Hurricane, West Virginia and is married to the former Mallory O’Dell.  The couple currently resides in Morgantown, West Virginia.

Daniel Dulin - Assistant Coach

The 2011 Commodores welcome Coach Daniel Dulin.  A native of Lawrence, Kansas, Dulin played second base while attending Highland Community College and finished his Bachelor’s degree through Fort Hays State University.

Dulin’s coaching experience started at Lawrence High School under the tutelage of previous Commodore assistant Brad Stoll. In the summer of 2008, Dulin assisted the Laramie Colts of the Mountain Collegiate League, where he helped lead the team to the MCL Championship.  During this time Dulin accepted a position at Coffeyville Community College as assistant coach.  While coaching two seasons at Coffeyville, Dulin worked with outfielders and served as recruiting coordinator.  During his stint the team set school records for wins, and highest regular and post season finishes.  In 2009, Dulin completed an internship with the Washington Nationals at their spring training facility that covered Amateur and Pro Scouting, Player Development, and Baseball Operations.

Donald E. O’Malley, M.D. - Team Physician

Assistant Professor of Surgery, USUHS Dr. O’Malley enters his 11^th year as the Team Physician for the Falmouth Commodores.  He trained at the Military Medical School in Bethesda, MD., and did his orthopedic training at Naval Hospital, Bethesda.  He served 16 years in the Navy before coming to Falmouth.

Dr. O’Malley was the Team Physician at the U. S. Coast Guard Academy from 1994-1998.  He is currently the Medical Co-Director of the Falmouth Road Race.  He has attended the Advance Team Physician course and has a close association with Dr. Tom Gill, Team Physician for the Boston Red Sox & New England Patriots.

Dr. O’Malley is Board Certified in the specialty of Orthopedic Surgery & Sports Medicine, by the American Board of Orthopedic Surgery.  He is a Fellow of the American Academy of Orthopedic Surgeons, and The American College of Sports Medicine.

Laura Murphy is from Boxborough, MA she graduated in May 2011 from Endicott College in Beverly, MA with a Bachelors Degree in Athletic Training. She has worked extensively with The Pingree School Football team, Endicott Men’s Lacrosse and Men’s Soccer teams. While at Endicott she was the secretary of the Athletic Training Club, a volunteer for Life Choices where she worked with adults with mental and physical disabilities. More recently, she has become involved with a new program called iCan where she leads middle school aged children and their families in a healthy weight loss program. In April Laura was given the opportunity to volunteer as an Athletic Trainer at the Step Into Sport camp at Loughborough University in the UK. She is an avid Red Sox fan and has spent numerous summers on the Cape.