News & Events
10/2/09 - AVB MEETS WITH DUQUESNE LAW
On October 1st, Kevin Giza and Dave Wexler, board members of Allegheny Valley Baseball, met with Norma Caquatto, Melissa Krasnow, and Jacob Klein of the Duquesne Law School Community Enterprise Clinic to discuss issues with regard to AVB moving forward with its nonprofit structure. Good things are sure to come from this vital relationship.
(L to R) Dave Wexler (AVB); Melissa Krasnow and Jacob Klein (Certified Legal Interns, Duquesne Law School Community Enterprise Clinic); Norma Caquatto, Esq (Supervising Attorney, Duquesne Law School Community Enterprise Clinic); Kevin Giza (AVB).
Don Kelly, CF, was recalled by the Detroit Tigers from the Toledo Mud Hens on Friday, June 12th. Kelly, an alumnus of the Pittsburgh Federation League and graduate of Point Park University, had an immediate impact for the Tigers when he drove in two runs against the hometown Pirates on Sunday, June 14th. We at AVB extend our heartiest CONGRATULATIONS to Don. Read More »
6/13/09 - EVERYBODY WAS A WINNER ON JUNE 13TH!
2009 AVB team members enjoyed their day at The Miracle League of Southwestern PA field. Pictured left to right: Dave Wexler, John Kobler, Eddie Skonieczny, Josh Logan, Erik Temple, Tom Sullivan, Kenny Morris, Fran Johns, Vito Fusaro, Gio Suprano, Joe Ferraro (kneeling), Rob Ferraro, and Kevin Giza. (Not pictured, Randy Chiquelin.)
6/10/09 - AVB to Visit Miracle League
On Saturday, June 13th, at 12:00 noon, the coaches and members of the 2009 AVB squad will be traveling to Cranberry Township to the home field of the Miracle League of Southwestern Pennsylvania (MLSWPA). Following through on our commitment, “TO GIVE BACK TO THE COMMUNITY,” we are honored to have been invited to participate with the players and their families. Please see http://www.miracleleagueofsouthwesternpa.org/
Congratulations Brian Youchak!
Former AVB Player Impresses with BlueSox
Brian Youchak, for several seasons a standout outfielder with Allegheny Valley Baseball, is making a significant impact for the Butler (PA) BlueSox of the Prospect League (formerly, the Frontier Professional League). Youchak is doing for the BlueSox what he does best for his Johns Hopkins University team — HIT! To date, he’s batting .400, with 12 RBI and a .596 slugging percentage in just 17 games. All of us affiliated with AVB wish Brian much good fortune with the BlueSox.
5/19/09 - From Head Coach Giza and his Assistant Coaches:
Congratulations to the Following Players!
Once again, to EVERYONE who participated in our tryouts, ‘thank you’ so much for coming out. This was a fabulous group of players. A great bunch of young men. Lots of talent. For all of the coaches of AVB, this was not the easiest of decisions.
Yet, in forging ahead, please note the following players who have been invited back to continue the process of formulating this year’s Allegheny Valley Baseball team.
- Jake Booth
- Nate Buttenfield
- Randy Chiquelin
- Matt Desalvo
- Mike Dukovich
- Ryan Dukovich
- Ryan Fazio
- Joe Ferraro
- Rob Ferraro
- Erik Fichter
- Jon Headland
- Dan Heinicke
- Gregg Hoover
- Craig Huhn
- Francis Johns
- Louis Kerns
- Billy Keys
- Donnie Kirkwood
- John Kobler
- Josh Logan
- C.J. Morris
- Kenny Morris
- Jim Pasquine
- Eddie Skenieczny
- Tom Sullivan
- Gio Suprano
- Steve Swierczynski
- Erik Temple
- Matt Torrence
- Jason Zoeller
Please note: These players should report to John Herb Field at 6:00pm, on Wednesday, May 20th. Also, practice will be held on Saturday and Sunday, May 23rd and 24th, at Etna Veterans Field at 2:00pm. Any questions? Please contact Coach Giza at gm@avbpa.com or Coach Neidig at coach@avbpa.com.
5/18/09 - From Head Coach Giza and his Assistant Coaches:
To EVERYONE who attended the tryouts, ‘thank you’ so much for your effort, spirit, time, and terrific attitude. This was a fabulous group of players. A great bunch of young men.
Lots of talent.
If you have any questions for Coach Giza, please do not hesitate to contact him at gm@avbpa.com.
We wish you the best of luck and fortune with your baseball futures, as well as with everything you do.
5/15/09 - To players invited back for further evaluation and to players being evaluated for the first time, please meet at John Herb Field (next to Ross Municipal Township Building) on Saturday, May 16th, at 11:00am. Plan to play hard until approximately 2:00pm. Evaluations will continue at Etna Veterans Field on Sunday, the 17th, at 2:00pm. Thanks. See you there! GO AVB!
Congratulations to the Following Players Who are Invited Back for Further Evaluation
Please note: These players should report to John Herb Field (in the North Hills above McKnight Road), which is adjacent to the Ross Township Municipal Building, at 11:00am, on Saturday, May 16th. Please look to be available for additional workouts on Sunday, May 17th at Etna Veterans field at 2:00pm. Any questions? Please feel free to contact Coach Giza at gm@avbpa.com
- Pat Bauer
- Jake Booth
- Jimmy Braunlich
- Matt Cahill
- Randy Chiquelin
- Travis Cooney
- Matt Desalvo
- Mike Dukovich
- Ryan Dukovich
- Ryan Fazio
- Joe Ferraro
- Rob Ferraro
- Erik Ficther
- Jon Headland
- Dan Heinicke
- George Jeffries
- Sean Johnson
- Louis Kern
- Paul Kern
- BIlly Keys
- Donnie Kirkwood
- John Kobler
- Dave Lippert
- Josh Logan
- Kelly McCuin
- Kenny Morris
- Eddie Skanieczny
- Tom Sullivan
- Gio Suprano
- Kris Sweeney
- Steve Swuerczynski
- Matt Torrence
WIDE OPEN TRYOUTS A WILD SUCCESS
Contrary to the wet weather that greeted AVB’s tryouts in May 2008, this year’s Wide Open Tryouts at Etna Veteran’s Field proved to be a great success under mostly sunny skies.
On Saturday and Sunday, May 9th and 10th, Head Coach Kevin Giza and his four assistant coaches welcomed almost 50 players hoping to make the 25-man 2009 AVB roster. Several players from the 2008 squad joined inthe tryouts, which included drills that tested speed, agility, and ability.
Coach Giza announced that the names will be posted by end of day, Tuesday, May 12th. So, to see the names of the young men who made the first round keep tuned in to this Web page. Good luck guys. Thanks for your effort!
WIDE OPEN TRYOUTS Announced!
The 2009 season begins with the AVB Wide Open Tryouts on May 9th at 2pm at Etna's Veterans Field. Rain or shine!
