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Member of the Quarter 4th Quarter 2024: Ben Coleman

For six years, I have dedicated myself to umpiring baseball, a journey that began when an injury sidelined me from catching during my sophomore year of high school. Initially, I started umpiring in Little League not only to stay connected to the sports I love but also to earn some extra money. This last season I transitioned to umpiring softball as well as baseball. This transition allowed me to remain involved in baseball & softball, helping to foster the same passion for the games that I had experienced as a player. Being an Eagle Scout has instilled in me a strong sense of responsibility and community service, which I carry into my role as an umpire. I understand the importance of creating a positive environment for young athletes. My commitment to ensuring that every child has the opportunity to play is what motivates me. Umpiring is not just a job for me; it is a way to contribute to the game and support the next generation of players as they develop their skills and love for baseball & softball. In addition to my umpiring duties, I serve as the head field technician at Osborne Park High School, where I take care of all the fields and grounds. This role complements my passion for baseball and softball and also reinforces my dedication to the sport. By maintaining the playing surfaces, I ensure that athletes have a safe and enjoyable place to compete. Umpiring allows me to combine my love for the games with my commitment to service, making every game a rewarding experience.

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Awards

  • Roy Geffen (2022)
  • Robert Goldberg (2014)
  • Tom McGrath (2014)
  • 2023: Ralph Posey
  • 2022: Don DiMattio 
  • 2021: Jodi James
  • 2020: Kerry Fraser and Mary Mastusiewicz (Co-Commissioner Award Winners) – NO Banquet, awarded in 2021
  • 2019: Antonio Bravo
  • 2018: Jim Ely
  • 2017: Robert Boyd
  • 2016: Frederick Seeger
  • 2015: James Fantz
  • 2014: Jackie Gutierrez
  • 2013: Rick Neave
  • 2023: Marcus Patterson
  • 2022: Akul Mehra and David Wilsey (Co-Rookies of the Year) 
  • 2021: Todd Moore
  • 2020: Mary Mastusiewicz – No Banquet, awarded in 2021
  • 2019: Shandra Herrod
  • 2018: John “Jack” Deschauer and Shawn Harris (Co-Rookies of the Year)
  • 2017: LuLu Labs
  • 2016: Bobby Johnson and Mike Crow (Co-Rookies of the Year)
  • 2015: Sheryl Hemingway
  • 2014: Lindsey Melichar
  • 2013: Julia Ferris and Andy Kokkinis (Co-Rookies of the Year)
  • 2023: Richard Davidson
  • 2022: Angela Piscitelli 
  • 2021: Ralph Posey
  • 2020: Mary Mastusiewicz – No Banquet, awarded in 2021
  • 2019: Jodi James
  • 2018: Ben Gottlieb (Most Total Games) and Jim Ely (Most Fastpitch Games) 
  • 2017: Ben Gottlieb (Most Total Games) and Bobby Johnson and Ty Washington (Tied Most Fastpitch Games) 
  • 2016: Ben Gottlieb (Most Total Games) and Cap Burless (Most Fastpitch Games)
  • 2015: Ty Washington
  • 2014: Bill Healey (Most Total Games) and Angie Watts (Most Fastpitch Games)
  • 2013: Ben Gottlieb (Most Total Games) and Jim Kroll (Most Fastpitch Games)
  • 2023: Tom Donnelly
  • 2022: Priscilla Kelleher
  • 2021: Wil Yow
  • 2020: Angie Watts – No Banquet, awarded in 2021
  • 2019: Robert Perdew
  • 2018: William Howard 
  • 2017: Elaine Knobloch 
  • 2016: Roy Geffen
  • 2015: Joe DeFranco
  • 2014: Frederick Seeger
  • 2013: William Collins
  • 2023: Robert Salsberry

  • 2023: James Madison Warhawks Varsity Softball Team (Head Coach Jim Adkins)

2023 (5 Years Service)

  • Jody James
  • Patrick Ware
  • Zandy Williams
  • Scott Wilson

2023 (10 Years Service)

  • Andy Kokkinis
  • Craig Stowers
  • Kellie Thomas
  • Don Wu

2023 (15 Years Service)

  • Priscilla Kelleher

2023 (25 Years Service)

  • Robert Perdew

2023 (30 Years Service)

  • Mike Guffey

2023 (35 Years Service)

  • Joe DeFranco
  • 2023: Joseph George, Marquis Murden, & Robert Salsberry
  • 2022: Michael Beaupre
  • 2021: Jim Ely, Roy Geffen, Michael Kashtock, & Stephen Smith
  • 2020: JP DeFranco, Richard Guarassi, Craig Stowers, & Don Wu – NO Banquet all awarded in 2021
  • 2019: Mason Bishop & Bobby Johnson
  • 2018: Javier Inclan & John Reina
  • 2017: William Collins & Joe DeFranco
  • 2016: Don Harvey
  • 2015: Mark Dineen & Homer Henderson
  • 2014: Bob Goldberg, Del Jones, Priscilla Kelleher, Jim Kroll, Robert Perdew, & Angie Watts
  • 2013: Manny Aponte, Micheal Guffey, Tom McGrath, & Sim Walker 
  • 2010: Paul Ellison
  • 2009: Richard Ford & Gerry Shapiro
  • 2007: Robert Boyd
  • 2006: Robert Angeli, George Constantdinidis, & Mark Lincoln
  • 2005: Gary Gramp, Kathy Gutmann, & John Hauschild
  • 2004: Ron Bullock
  • 2002: Ben Thompson & Carol Zirkle
  • 1999: Art Detrich
  • 1997: Judy Cole
  • 1988: Don Stander

2023

  • John Daly
  • Don DiMatteo
  • Sidney Garland
  • Steven Harris
  • Robert Holyfield
  • Todd Moore
  • Derrick Morris
  • Angela Piscitelli
  • David Quinn
  • Gary Roth
  • Owen Sauer
  • Jennifer Smith

2022

  • Ron Cottle
  • Kaitlyn Fado
  • Charlotte Loving
  • Mary Matusiewicz
  • Sarah Mund
  • Ralph Posey
  • Mark Smith
  • John Valverde
  • Patrick Walker
  • Wil Yow

2021

  • Shandra Herrod
  • Scott Wilson

2020

  • Tom Donnelly
  • Shawn Harris
  • Michelle Hiltz
  • Jodi James
  • Patrick Ware
  • Zandy William
  • Jack DeShauer

2019

  • Antonio Bravo
  • Nino Bravo
  • Charles Feola
  • Joe George
  • Adelaide Loving
  • Marquis Murden

2018

  • Anthony Cooney
  • Jim Ely
  • JP DeFranco
  • David Hixson
  • William Howard
  • Bobby Johnson
  • Eddie Mallard
  • Stephen Smith
  • Sonny You

2017

  • Robert Coggins
  • Javier Inclan
  • Bob Teale
  • John David Strickland
  • Frank Witchey

2016

  • Joanne Correira
  • Jackie Greco
  • Sheryl Hemingway
  • Lindsay Melichar
  • Craig Stowers

2015

  • George Bishop
  • Sarah Evans
  • Stephen Farver
  • Julia Ferris
  • Jackie Gutierrez
  • Chris Hall
  • Andy Kokkinis
  • Kellie Thomas
  • Robert Thomas
  • Donald Wu

2014

  • Mason Bishop

2023

  • Joe George
  • Bobby Johnson
  • Adelaide Loving
  • Marquis Murden

2022

  • Jim Ely
  • Stephen Smith

2021

  • Javier Inclan’
  • Eddie Mallard
  • David Strickland

2020

  • Rich Guarassi
  • Craig Stowers

2019

  • Jackie Gutierrez
  • Andy Kokkinis
  • Kellie Thomas
  • Don Wu

2018

  • Mason Bishop
  • JP DeFranco

2017

  • Mike Beaupre

2016

  • Kerry Fraser

2015

  • Mark Dineen
  • Bill Healey
  • Bill McIntosh
  • Dennis Ortiz
  • Andy Sirkus

2014

  • Darryl Blan
  • Jean Carter
  • Mike Kashtock
  • Dan Pease

2023

  • Mike Kashtock
  • Priscilla Kelleher
  • Bill McIntosh
  • Ty Washington

2022

  • Bill Healey
  • Dennis Ortiz

2019

  • Mike Beaupre
  • Bob Salsberry

2017

  • Paul Burke

2016

  • Kyle Breau
  • Don Harvey
  • Jim Kroll*
  • Angie Watts

2015

  • Ben Gottlieb

2014

  • Dan Dilbert
  • John Panik
  • Kyle Sather
  • Mark Thomas

2022

  • Kyle Breau

2019

  • Ben Gottlieb

2018

  • Fred Seeger

2016

  • Jerry Shapiro

2014

  • Gary Gramp
  • Mike Guffey
  • John Gulley
  • Homer Henderson
  • John Hofstader
  • AJ King