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Bryan Garrity Throws First Pitch At Fenway Park

The UMass baseball team and head coach Mike Stone were honored by the Boston Red Sox on Wednesday for winning the 2008 Beanpot Championship by throwing out the first pitch of the Red Sox' game vs. the Baltimore Orioles at Fenway Park. Senior catcher and team captain Bryan Garrity was given the honor of throwing the first pitch while his teammates looked on from behind the mound. The Minutemen defeated Boston College, 4-3, on April 15 at Fenway to claim their first Beanpot title since 2000. A week earlier, UMass beat Harvard, 3-0, in the semifinal game in Lynn, Mass. to earn its trip to the finals. The Minutemen have won four Beanpots since they started playing in the tournament in 1996.

The Minutemen defeated the Eagles behind a fantastic pitching performance from Mike Dicato. The junior righty took a no-hitter into the ninth inning before allowing a bloop single with no outs. The Eagles looked to make a comeback in the bottom of the ninth, but Mitchell Eilenberg shut down the Eagle's offense by retiring the final two batters of the game to record the save. Brian Baudinet and Jim Macdonald each finished with two hits for UMass.

DiCato's performance stirred up memories of the last UMass no-hitter, the third in the program's history, thrown by Scott Barnsby at Fenway Park in the 1997 Beanpot vs. Northeastern, 1-0. After starting the game by retiring the first seven batters of the game before allowing a walk, DiCato went on to get out 15 of the next 16 batters.

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Minuteman Holiday Baseball Clinic • Ages: 7-15

Location: Boyden Gym on the UMASS campus
Monday, December 28, 2009 to Tuesday, December 29, 2009
Starts: 9:00am / Ends: 2:30pm

Camp Cost: $100.00

Camp Details

The UMass coaching staff would like to invite you of our Minuteman Holiday General Skills Baseball Clinic. The Clinic will be held December 28th-29th, 2009 and will run from 9:00am-2:30pm. The UMass coaching staff will be directing and instructing the Clinic. This will be a great opportunity for you pick up some valuable pointers work on the general skills of baseball.

General Information

Players Receive
*10 hrs. of professional Instruction
*Opportunity to meet, learn and be evaluated by current UMASS coaches.

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Each player must bring his own baseball equipment. Players should bring a glove, bat, cleats/spikes, running shoes or turf shoes, hat, and any other equipment they feel necessary to compete. Catchers must bring their own gear.

Camp Features:

  • Infield Skills
  • Outfield Skills
  • Pitching Skills
  • Hitting Skills
  • Baserunning Skills
  • and more!

Camp Check-in

Please check in 30 mins. prior to start time of each session.

Directions to Camp

Clinic conducted at: Boyden Gymnasium on the campus of the University of Massachusetts

From the North: Route 91 South to Exit 25 - At the end of the ramp turn left and follow the road to the intersection - turn right onto Routes 5 & 10 South - go 1 mile, then left onto 116 South, then eight miles to UMass exit - Left at the end of the ramp onto Massachusetts Avenue then proceed to the second set of lights. Take a left onto Commonwealth Avenue. There is a parking lot just past Boyden. Garber Field is behind Boyden.

From the South: Route 91 North to Exit 19 (Northampton/Amherst) - Right onto Route 9 and go approximately five miles. Take a left onto Route 116 North (across from Staples) and follow for one mile to UMass exit. Take a right off the ramp and then proceed to the second set of lights. Take a left onto Commonwealth Avenue. There is a parking lot just past Boyden. Garber Field is behind Boyden.

From the East: Mass Pike (Route 90) West to Exit 4 (West Springfield) onto Route 91 North to Exit 19 (Northampton/Amherst) - Right onto Route 9 and go approximately five miles. Take a left onto Route 116 North (across from Staples) and follow for one mile to UMass exit. Take a right off the ramp and then proceed to the second set of lights. Take a left onto Commonwealth Avenue. There is a parking lot just past Boyden. Garber Field is behind Boyden.

From the West: Mass Pike (Route 90) East to Exit 4 (West Springfield) onto Route 91 North to Exit 19 (Northampton/Amherst) - Right onto Route 9 and go approximately five miles. Take a left onto Route 116 North (across from Staples) and follow for one mile to UMass exit. Take a right off the ramp and then proceed to the second set of lights. Take a left onto Commonwealth Avenue. There is a parking lot just past Boyden. Garber Field is behind Boyden.

Meals at Camp

Meals will "not" be provided for this session.

Camp Accommodations

"This is not an "overnight" clinic. Players traveling from out of town will be responsible for securing their own hotel accommodations."

Airport Pick-up / Drop-off Information

There will be no airport transportation offered for this event.

Camp Merchandise

University of Massachusetts Baseball merchandise will be available at this event.

Miscellaneous Camp Info

What if I have to cancel a camp? We do not offer refunds on cancelled campers, just a future camp credit if you decide to cancel, but we do have what is called "Cancellation Protection".

We offer basic Cancellation Protection to allow participants some peace of mind in case plans change. This allows us to keep our prices low and provide the best service possible. Due at the time of registration, Cancellation Protection entitles you to a full refund of camp fees should you cancel your registration more than 14 days prior to the start of an overnight camp, and 7 days prior to the start of a day camp. If you cancel within 14 or 7 days of the start of your session, we will give you a camp credit for all money paid. The credit is valid for three years from camp date.

Credit with insurance is transferable to family members or friends, and good toward a future camp.

Contact Info

Questions regarding Minuteman Baseball Clinics at UMASS? Call 413-545-3120 or e-mail mstone@admin.umass.edu

IMPORTANT : please check your email regularly as this is our primary way we communicate. Any additional information that we need to convey as the clinic draws closer will be passed on to you via the e-mail address that you supplied when you signed up for the clinic. Please make it a habit to check your e-mail daily, this will eliminate any confusion and or miscommunication.

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UMASS Camp FAQs

Q. What should I bring to my baseball camp or showcase camp?

A. Many times the camp itself will have a recommended list of items to bring to camp, but here are a few things to help you. All position players should bring a bat and glove. Look like a baseball player by wearing a hat, jersey, belt, baseball socks, etc. You need to look the part. If you are a catcher, have your own gear. Hitters, bring your bat and helmet just in case. Don't expect to use the college's equipment and you must be ready to go! Borrow something from a teammate or coach if you do not have one.

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Q. What is your refund policy or cancel protection?

A. We do not offer refunds on canceled players, just a future clinic credit if you decide to cancel, but we do have what is called "Cancellation Protection".

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