Titans Limited Edition T's Are Ready to Order
We received an overwhelming response for limited edition T's and now is your chance to buy one for yourself - or the whole family! Click the link below for the online ordering. Because we are only printing a limited number of these, we are closing the order wind on March 22, 2010. Hats will be made available shortly. If there are any questions about the t-shirt please email us at info@ourbaseballhaven.com.
Bring in Spring Event!
We love members who sign their e-mails "can't wait for summer" and we couldn't agree more. To help bring in baseball and warm weather we have changed the March Hot Stove event to the "Bring in Spring" event, which will be held March 27, from 1-4 p.m. at the Cambridge Brew House in downtown Torrington. We will introduce our Advisory Board and discuss baseball with Titans manager-elect Gregg Hunt. Beer. Baseball. Bring in Spring!
Sponsorship Opportunities
Our sales sheet is finalized and has been put in motion with all the sponsorship packages available. If your business is interested in supporitng the Titans this summer and help leave your mark on Litchfield County and Torrington this season please contact us at info@ourbaseballhaven.com or call Artie Beavis, Director of Sponsor Acquisition, at 203-671-6127. A number of creative options are available to fit any budget. Thanks in advance for your support!
Host Families
Our advisory board is hard at work behind the scenes, making sure that the 2010 season is a success with the first community-operated baseball team in America. One of the critical aspects of our success is in the hands of our host families - a summer collegiate baseball staple. If you have hosted in the past or are considering doing so this summer, look for information in the next few weeks.
Idea Week!
Voting continues and the ideas continue to come in - remember, this is your team! Next week, we will send out a simple question to our members. What do you want to see at Fuessenich Park this summer?
What traditions should we start? What is going to make the Torrington Titans unique? No idea is too small. Every idea is considered.
Monday, March 8, 2010
Thursday, February 25, 2010
More news and notes from OBH
A recap from our member e-mail:
T-SHIRT ORDERS
We were overwhelmed by the response for Torrington Titans limited edition T-shirts this past week. We plan to send out orders next week to those interested to ensure you receive the correct size for this collector's item.
HAT VOTE
This week begins another vote. We will send out a ballot for team hat. Each OBH member will receive six choices to close out the identity building portion of the voting this winter.
ADVERTISING OPPORTUNITIES
Our sales sheet is finalized and has been put in motion with all the sponsorship packages available. If your business is interested in supporitng the Titans this summer and help leave your mark on Litchfield County and Torrington this season please contact us at info@ourbaseballhaven.com or call Artie Beavis, Director of Sponsor Acquisition, at 203-671-6127. A number of creative options are available to fit any budget. Thanks in advance for your support.
FEBRUARY HOT STOVE POSTPONED
Manager-elect Gregg Hunt is in the middle of a run for a state basketball title. The Titans' West Coast and homegrown Connecticut talent are beginning their college seasons and our advisory board positions have been filled but much needs to be discussed. Therefore, we are postponing February's event and looking toward March to kick off spring in a big way. Details to follow in the upcoming weeks.
MORE PLAYER ANNOUNCEMENTS
Ralph Dieguez, Post University, 1B/OF
The 6-foot-4, power-hitting first baseman from Miami, Fla., will add some pop in the Titans' lineup this summer and will figure prominently in a lineup just south of Torrington this spring at Post University in Waterbury.
Click here to follow Dieguez this spring.
John Hermanson, Sacred Heart University, RHP
The first of three homegrown pitching prospects announced this week for the Titans, Hermanson stays true to his Milford, Conn., roots and will be a major factor as a freshman for Sacred Heart this spring. Hermanson was 10-0 for Jonathan Law High School as a senior and struck out 73 batters in 64 innings and in his junior year, he helped Law to the CIAC Class L State title.
For more on Hermanson, click here.
Tom Coughlin, UCONN, RHP
The Huskies will rely on another Nutmeg state product this spring with the addition of the 6-foot-1, 220-pound Middletown native, who was a three-year letterwinner at Xavier High School. He was also a Connecticut High School Coaches Association All-Star.
Find out more on Coughlin here.
Drew Rossi, Keystone College, SS
The versatile middle infielder will be one of a dozen non-Connecticut roster players who will make the trip to the Northwest Corner this season to play for the Titans. The Jessup, Pa., product will be one of Keystone's go-to players this season after the Giants compiled the highest winning percentage in Division III last season after a 40-6 campaign. They begin the season ranked 11th in the country.
Follow Rossi's progress this season here.
Andrew Janiga, Trinity College, RHP
A member of the 2008 Division III National Champion Bantams, Janiga compiled a 5-2 record in 55 innings of work in 2009 with 34 strikeouts. The versatile right-hander will play a major role in the Trinity rotation. He is also an Ellington native.
Click here to follow Janiga this spring.
Ryan David, Fordham C
The Titans add another strong, talented leader behind the plate with the Meriden catcher, who started 32 games for Fordham as a freshman. The four-year letter winner from Platt High School will add some power to an already-deep Titans lineup.
Follow David this season with Fordham here.
T-SHIRT ORDERS
We were overwhelmed by the response for Torrington Titans limited edition T-shirts this past week. We plan to send out orders next week to those interested to ensure you receive the correct size for this collector's item.
HAT VOTE
This week begins another vote. We will send out a ballot for team hat. Each OBH member will receive six choices to close out the identity building portion of the voting this winter.
ADVERTISING OPPORTUNITIES
Our sales sheet is finalized and has been put in motion with all the sponsorship packages available. If your business is interested in supporitng the Titans this summer and help leave your mark on Litchfield County and Torrington this season please contact us at info@ourbaseballhaven.com or call Artie Beavis, Director of Sponsor Acquisition, at 203-671-6127. A number of creative options are available to fit any budget. Thanks in advance for your support.
FEBRUARY HOT STOVE POSTPONED
Manager-elect Gregg Hunt is in the middle of a run for a state basketball title. The Titans' West Coast and homegrown Connecticut talent are beginning their college seasons and our advisory board positions have been filled but much needs to be discussed. Therefore, we are postponing February's event and looking toward March to kick off spring in a big way. Details to follow in the upcoming weeks.
MORE PLAYER ANNOUNCEMENTS
Ralph Dieguez, Post University, 1B/OF
The 6-foot-4, power-hitting first baseman from Miami, Fla., will add some pop in the Titans' lineup this summer and will figure prominently in a lineup just south of Torrington this spring at Post University in Waterbury.
Click here to follow Dieguez this spring.
John Hermanson, Sacred Heart University, RHP
The first of three homegrown pitching prospects announced this week for the Titans, Hermanson stays true to his Milford, Conn., roots and will be a major factor as a freshman for Sacred Heart this spring. Hermanson was 10-0 for Jonathan Law High School as a senior and struck out 73 batters in 64 innings and in his junior year, he helped Law to the CIAC Class L State title.
For more on Hermanson, click here.
Tom Coughlin, UCONN, RHP
The Huskies will rely on another Nutmeg state product this spring with the addition of the 6-foot-1, 220-pound Middletown native, who was a three-year letterwinner at Xavier High School. He was also a Connecticut High School Coaches Association All-Star.
Find out more on Coughlin here.
Drew Rossi, Keystone College, SS
The versatile middle infielder will be one of a dozen non-Connecticut roster players who will make the trip to the Northwest Corner this season to play for the Titans. The Jessup, Pa., product will be one of Keystone's go-to players this season after the Giants compiled the highest winning percentage in Division III last season after a 40-6 campaign. They begin the season ranked 11th in the country.
Follow Rossi's progress this season here.
Andrew Janiga, Trinity College, RHP
A member of the 2008 Division III National Champion Bantams, Janiga compiled a 5-2 record in 55 innings of work in 2009 with 34 strikeouts. The versatile right-hander will play a major role in the Trinity rotation. He is also an Ellington native.
Click here to follow Janiga this spring.
Ryan David, Fordham C
The Titans add another strong, talented leader behind the plate with the Meriden catcher, who started 32 games for Fordham as a freshman. The four-year letter winner from Platt High School will add some power to an already-deep Titans lineup.
Follow David this season with Fordham here.
Tuesday, February 16, 2010
Torrington Titans - More Player Announcements & News
Limited Edition Members-Only T-Shirts?
We are thinking of producing a limited edition run of t-shirts that will be available for purchase only to members. The t-shirt would feature the Torrington Titans logo with the colors of blue, gold and white (we'll show you the design before production).
Before we go ahead and create these we'd like to gauge our members' interest. if you'd be interested in purchasing a Torrington Titans limited edition t-shirt for $20 send an email to us at info@ourbaseballhaven.com and if there is enough interest we will go ahead and produce them.
There will be merchandise available as we get closer to the season.
Meets Some More Future Titans
Introducing the latest players to sign with the Torrington Titans
Daniel Steers, RHP, Post
The hard-throwing right-hander from Stoneridge, N.Y., spent two years at Ulster Community College before committing to Division II Post down the road in Waterbury. Big things are expected of Steers in a program that finished their best season in school history last year, posting a 25-18 record in 2009 as the team earned its first ever school ranking in two different polls.
Click here for more information on Steers
Juan Bisono, 2B/SS, Manchester CC
The New Britain native possesses some of the best hands on the NJCAA Division II level and will be an integral part of Manchester's middle infield this season. Has the poise and fundamentals to play either second base or shortstop.
Click here for more information on Bisono.
A.J. Rataic, RHP, Manchester CC
The hard-throwing rightly from East Catholic-Manchester, will be one of the most versatile pitchers on the Titans' staff this summer and is expected to be one of the top arms on the Manchester roster before arriving in Torrington.
Follow Rataic here on Twitter.
Nick Neumann, RHP, Central Connecticut State
The 6-foot-2 rightly is expected to make an immediate impact for the Blue Devils this season as a freshman. The Middletown native has command of three pitches and will vie for time in the starting rotation or find a home in long-relief this spring for Central, which is selected to finish third in the preseason coaches poll in the NEC.
Click here for more information on Neumann.
Trevor Penny, Catcher, Stanford
Another notable from the Stanford Class of 2012. Penny was the Bay League Most Outstanding Player and hit .411 with 22 runs and 29 RBIs with a .633 slugging percentage as a senior. He also threw out 70 percent of would-be base-stealers.
Click here to find more information on Penny.
We are thinking of producing a limited edition run of t-shirts that will be available for purchase only to members. The t-shirt would feature the Torrington Titans logo with the colors of blue, gold and white (we'll show you the design before production).
Before we go ahead and create these we'd like to gauge our members' interest. if you'd be interested in purchasing a Torrington Titans limited edition t-shirt for $20 send an email to us at info@ourbaseballhaven.com and if there is enough interest we will go ahead and produce them.
There will be merchandise available as we get closer to the season.
Meets Some More Future Titans
Introducing the latest players to sign with the Torrington Titans
Daniel Steers, RHP, Post
The hard-throwing right-hander from Stoneridge, N.Y., spent two years at Ulster Community College before committing to Division II Post down the road in Waterbury. Big things are expected of Steers in a program that finished their best season in school history last year, posting a 25-18 record in 2009 as the team earned its first ever school ranking in two different polls.
Click here for more information on Steers
Juan Bisono, 2B/SS, Manchester CC
The New Britain native possesses some of the best hands on the NJCAA Division II level and will be an integral part of Manchester's middle infield this season. Has the poise and fundamentals to play either second base or shortstop.
Click here for more information on Bisono.
A.J. Rataic, RHP, Manchester CC
The hard-throwing rightly from East Catholic-Manchester, will be one of the most versatile pitchers on the Titans' staff this summer and is expected to be one of the top arms on the Manchester roster before arriving in Torrington.
Follow Rataic here on Twitter.
Nick Neumann, RHP, Central Connecticut State
The 6-foot-2 rightly is expected to make an immediate impact for the Blue Devils this season as a freshman. The Middletown native has command of three pitches and will vie for time in the starting rotation or find a home in long-relief this spring for Central, which is selected to finish third in the preseason coaches poll in the NEC.
Click here for more information on Neumann.
Trevor Penny, Catcher, Stanford
Another notable from the Stanford Class of 2012. Penny was the Bay League Most Outstanding Player and hit .411 with 22 runs and 29 RBIs with a .633 slugging percentage as a senior. He also threw out 70 percent of would-be base-stealers.
Click here to find more information on Penny.
Saturday, February 13, 2010
OBH/Titans Colors - Advisory Board - Player intros
Titans' Colors Vote Is Final
The new colors – as selected by the members of Our Baseball Haven for the Torrington Titans – are navy blue, gold and white. These colors just barely squeaked past black and red in the voting.
Here are the final results:
Navy, Gold and White – 21 percent
Black and Red – 20 percent
Burgundy and Orange – 10 percent
Red, White and Blue – 8 percent
Navy and White – 8 percent
Blue and Orange – 8 percent
Powder Blue and White – 7 percent
Black and Blue – 5 percent
Navy and Dark Grey – 5 percent
Red and Grey – 8 percent
Thank you for participating in the vote. Our next step is integrating the Navy, Gold and White into our logo.
TITANS/OBH Advisory Board
If you are interested in filling one of the spots on the Torrington Titans/OBH Advisory Board, please contact Brett Orzechowski at brett@ourbaseballhaven.com. Only members can fill these positions. Inquiries will continue to be accepted throughout the weekend.
TITANS Continue to Fill the Roster
As part of our February rollout, we continue to introduce you to some Titans’ signees. Meet five Titans below and look out for additional player announcements this week:
Eric Smith, INF, Stanford
The freshman infielder hits from the left side of the plate and is one of the premier players on the Cardinal roster in the Class of 2012. A number of scouting reports list Smith as a great contact hitter with a strong arm and defensive tools on the left side of the infield.
Harry Glynne, Pitcher, Central Connecticut State
The Vermont-transfer and Hamden, CT native is a 6-foot, 180-pound, hard-throwing right-handed pitching prospect and graduated from the Kent School in Kent. Glynne graduated as Kent's all-time leader in strikeouts with 173 and will figure prominently in the Blue Devils’ rotation this year.
Richard Mangione, Pitcher, Seton Hall University
The 6-2 left-hander and Orange, CT native was a standout at Notre Dame-West Haven before heading to Seton Hall, where he will vie for time in the Pirates’ rotation in a very competitive Big East this season. Mangione has good command of three pitches and graduated from a strong Notre Dame class which produced three Division I baseball prospects.
A.J. Lowers, Catcher, Manchester CC
The Newington native was named a NJCAA Division III second team All-American in 2009 after leading the 28-19-1 Region 21 Champions in nearly every offensive category. He was also an All-New England first team selection as a freshman and hit .419 with 62 hits, 46 runs scored and 45 RBI - all team highs. Played for the Manchester Silkworms of the NECBL last summer.
Brian Busick, RHP, Stanford
The 6-3, 200-pound right-handed pitcher can get batters out with any of three pitches, and possesses excellent command. He may compete for a spot in the Stanford starting rotation, but can also be used out of the bullpen in either a short or long-relief role. Played for Team USA, pitching for the Pony National Team at the 2007 USA Baseball Tournament of Stars in Cary, N.C.
The new colors – as selected by the members of Our Baseball Haven for the Torrington Titans – are navy blue, gold and white. These colors just barely squeaked past black and red in the voting.
Here are the final results:
Navy, Gold and White – 21 percent
Black and Red – 20 percent
Burgundy and Orange – 10 percent
Red, White and Blue – 8 percent
Navy and White – 8 percent
Blue and Orange – 8 percent
Powder Blue and White – 7 percent
Black and Blue – 5 percent
Navy and Dark Grey – 5 percent
Red and Grey – 8 percent
Thank you for participating in the vote. Our next step is integrating the Navy, Gold and White into our logo.
TITANS/OBH Advisory Board
If you are interested in filling one of the spots on the Torrington Titans/OBH Advisory Board, please contact Brett Orzechowski at brett@ourbaseballhaven.com. Only members can fill these positions. Inquiries will continue to be accepted throughout the weekend.
TITANS Continue to Fill the Roster
As part of our February rollout, we continue to introduce you to some Titans’ signees. Meet five Titans below and look out for additional player announcements this week:
Eric Smith, INF, Stanford
The freshman infielder hits from the left side of the plate and is one of the premier players on the Cardinal roster in the Class of 2012. A number of scouting reports list Smith as a great contact hitter with a strong arm and defensive tools on the left side of the infield.
Harry Glynne, Pitcher, Central Connecticut State
The Vermont-transfer and Hamden, CT native is a 6-foot, 180-pound, hard-throwing right-handed pitching prospect and graduated from the Kent School in Kent. Glynne graduated as Kent's all-time leader in strikeouts with 173 and will figure prominently in the Blue Devils’ rotation this year.
Richard Mangione, Pitcher, Seton Hall University
The 6-2 left-hander and Orange, CT native was a standout at Notre Dame-West Haven before heading to Seton Hall, where he will vie for time in the Pirates’ rotation in a very competitive Big East this season. Mangione has good command of three pitches and graduated from a strong Notre Dame class which produced three Division I baseball prospects.
A.J. Lowers, Catcher, Manchester CC
The Newington native was named a NJCAA Division III second team All-American in 2009 after leading the 28-19-1 Region 21 Champions in nearly every offensive category. He was also an All-New England first team selection as a freshman and hit .419 with 62 hits, 46 runs scored and 45 RBI - all team highs. Played for the Manchester Silkworms of the NECBL last summer.
Brian Busick, RHP, Stanford
The 6-3, 200-pound right-handed pitcher can get batters out with any of three pitches, and possesses excellent command. He may compete for a spot in the Stanford starting rotation, but can also be used out of the bullpen in either a short or long-relief role. Played for Team USA, pitching for the Pony National Team at the 2007 USA Baseball Tournament of Stars in Cary, N.C.
Tuesday, February 9, 2010
OBH Logo Results/Advisory Board/Colors Vote
LOGO VOTE - RESULTS ARE IN!
The Our Baseball Haven members have spoken and the results are in:
The winner is .... No. 3.
3 - 33 percent
8 - 20 percent
2 - 14 percent
1 - 11 percent
6 - 8 percent
5 - 6 percent
4 - 4 percent
7 - 4 percent
ADVISORY BOARD POSITIONS
As Our Baseball Haven continues to grow, an advisory board must be established to ensure that our mission is fulfilled in the Torrington and Litchfield County communities. The following positions must be filled in the next month. Each volunteer obligation carries a one-season term and requires open ears and a conscience, at least one hour of administrative work a week and attendance at each home game, if needed. If you are interested, please contact Brett Orzechowski at brett@ourbaseballhaven.com and state which position you wish to be considered for this season.
Business Outreach
- Must work with the partners of OBH and the Torrington Titans to ensure that all business sponsorship night obligations are fulfilled. Also must work with the partners of OBH and the Northwest Connecticut Chamber of Commerce to help facilitate set-up for our proposed Corporate Village. Must help ensure that all 20 home regular-season games receive sponsorship from area businesses.
Non-Profit Outreach
- Must work with the partners of OBH and the Torrington Titans to ensure that all non-profit night obligations are met, ensure that all nights are fully staffed and all questions are answered from participating non-profits. Must help ensure that all 20 home regular-season games are matched with non-profits so these charitable organization receive full support on their night.
Community Outreach
- Must work with the partners of OBH and the Torrington Titans to ensure that town, village and municipality night obligations are met. Works closely with the Non-Profit Outreach Liaison to make sure all towns are matched with partnering non-profits. Must help ensure that all 20 regular-season home games receive some town, village or municipality support.
Host-Family Outreach
- Must work with the Torrington Titans to ensure all host family obligations are honored and all hospitality needs of the Titans players are met throughout the summer.
Kids Outreach
- Must work with the partners of OBH and the Torrington Titans to ensure all players honor their school outreach obligations and all game-night activities revolving around the greater Torrington youth run smoothly.
COLOR VOTE - STARTING TUESDAY
The next vote approaches. Ballots will be delivered Tuesday for team colors. If any member has last-minute requests, please e-mail your selection to info@ourbaseballhaven.com.
Saturday, February 6, 2010
Player introductions
Through the month of February, we will introduce you to your Torrington Titans. We start the introductions with a pair of pitchers:
Chris Reed, So., LHP, Stanford
The 6-foot-4, 190-pound left-hander from California arrived at Stanford with strong secondary pitches and possesses a good breaking ball and change-up. He could pitch significant innings in a variety of roles as early as this season for the Cardinal in the always competitive Pac-10. Track Reed through the spring as Stanford opens its season Feb. 19 at home against Rice. Click here for Reed's biography.
Zac Griffith, So., LHP, Kennesaw State
The 6-foot, 165-pound pitcher made eight appearances as a freshman in 2009 and will become a major factor this year after the Owls' staff graduated four of their top starters, which accounted for more than 85 percent of the team's wins in the Atlantic Sun Conference. Track Griffith through the spring as Kennesaw State opens its season Feb. 19. Click here for Griffith's biography.
Chris Reed, So., LHP, Stanford
The 6-foot-4, 190-pound left-hander from California arrived at Stanford with strong secondary pitches and possesses a good breaking ball and change-up. He could pitch significant innings in a variety of roles as early as this season for the Cardinal in the always competitive Pac-10. Track Reed through the spring as Stanford opens its season Feb. 19 at home against Rice. Click here for Reed's biography.
Zac Griffith, So., LHP, Kennesaw State
The 6-foot, 165-pound pitcher made eight appearances as a freshman in 2009 and will become a major factor this year after the Owls' staff graduated four of their top starters, which accounted for more than 85 percent of the team's wins in the Atlantic Sun Conference. Track Griffith through the spring as Kennesaw State opens its season Feb. 19. Click here for Griffith's biography.
Thursday, February 4, 2010
OBH movement
This space has been quiet for the last month or so.
That will change in a hurry.
We took a month off to regroup, take care of some housecleaning items and focus our sights on the first pitch of the 2010 season.
Summer is that close.
We launched our next vote - an important one - as we continue to shape our identity, not only in the Northwest Corner of Connecticut but also in the ACBL. We received quite a few member-submitted ideas and the feedback has been excellent. Eight logos are up for vote but only one will win. The vote ends Sunday afternoon before the Super Bowl kicks off.
February will be an active month with a handful of votes, another Hot Stove event at the Northwest Connecticut Chamber of Commerce and the unveiling of the Torrington Titans' roster.
Piece. By. Piece.
Each day we will introduce you to one player. Our membership will receive an e-mail first, then we will post on our blog. By April, we will have the official Torrington Titans' Web site up and running and there you will see the complete roster.
Thanks again for all your support!
That will change in a hurry.
We took a month off to regroup, take care of some housecleaning items and focus our sights on the first pitch of the 2010 season.
Summer is that close.
We launched our next vote - an important one - as we continue to shape our identity, not only in the Northwest Corner of Connecticut but also in the ACBL. We received quite a few member-submitted ideas and the feedback has been excellent. Eight logos are up for vote but only one will win. The vote ends Sunday afternoon before the Super Bowl kicks off.
February will be an active month with a handful of votes, another Hot Stove event at the Northwest Connecticut Chamber of Commerce and the unveiling of the Torrington Titans' roster.
Piece. By. Piece.
Each day we will introduce you to one player. Our membership will receive an e-mail first, then we will post on our blog. By April, we will have the official Torrington Titans' Web site up and running and there you will see the complete roster.
Thanks again for all your support!
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