Top Speed Baseball

Top Speed Signs Two More Big Bats from University of Akron

Coach Switala — Sun, 05 Feb 2012 19:39:53 +0000

Two more players have signed contracts to play for Top Speed for the summer of 2012. 1B Samuel Trecaso and OF Kurt Gamby, will both be heading out to the Bay Area for the summer to play for one of the top programs in the West Coast. A Junior at the University of Akron, Samuel Trecaso, who is a native of Cuyahoga Falls, Ohio will be looking to fill the 2 or 3 hole in Top Speed’s line up this summer. ” I am looking forward to having Trecaso in our line up this summer, he is a big pick up for us and I see him hitting in the top of order on a daily basis,” says Coach Switala.

Also, from the University of Akron joining Top Speed is, Sophomore Kurt Gamby. Gamby (Uniontown, OH) will come to Top Speed and play one of our corner outfield spots. ”Gamby has some very good power and will be a big part of our line up this summer,” says Head Coach Switala. ”Both of these players are very good Division I players and they will add even more pure natural hitting ability to our already tremendous line up.” ”This is by far our best hitting team on paper that we have ever had since the program started, we have at least 12-13 players that all hit in the middle of their line ups at their current schools, so this is going to be a fun summer to watch”.

University of Akron, an NCAA Division I school opens the 2012 season on Feb 17th against Elon University. Trecaso and Gamby will meet two of their future teammates, Elon’s Quinn Bower and Grant McCoury.

Top Speed Signs 11 top returning players for summer of 2012

Coach Switala — Wed, 07 Dec 2011 22:36:35 +0000

Top Speed has signed 11 returning players from last years team that finished with a 51-12 overall record. Starting Pitchers Andrew Hidalgo, Kyer Vega and Tommy Papucci will all return as starting pitchers for the summer of 2012. In 2011, these three pitchers combined for a 16-4 record, 153.1 Innings, 159 strikeouts and only walking 36. “Im looking forward to having these three starting pitchers back, as they have been with us for the past couple years, so they know how to win.” Says Head Coach Switala. Also returning will be Cole Williams, who was Top Speed’s #1 Relief pitcher last year. Williams finished with 29 appearances, 43.1 Innings with an ERA of only 1.25. To round out the returning pitchers will be Corey Lathram and Chris Lynch who have been main contributors for TSB for the past 2 seasons.

On the offensive side, TSB returns Infielder Dom Romero and Bud Accardo. “These two players are solid in the infield and I know when they are out on the field, we have one of the top middle guys in the league,” says Head Coach Switala. Kevin Paulsen and AJ Borja will return to the outfield for Top Speed this summer. “Paulsen is one of our best hitters coming back and Borja can run down any ball hit to him in the outfield,” says Coach Switala. Last but not least will be 3rd year Catcher Michael Crandell who hit .328 in 116 At-Bats and will split time behind the plate with new comer Robin Lausen from Sweeden.

“Most of these returners are coming back for their 3rd year with Top Speed and in the past two season they have had a combined record of 101 wins and only 21 loses, so all these players know how to win and I expect nothing less from them and the new comers to lead us to a PWBL Championship this summer,” says Coach Switala.

Top Speed Returns Team Leading Slugger

Coach Switala — Wed, 09 Nov 2011 18:39:33 +0000

Top Speed is happy to announce Kevin Paulsen will return for the 2012 summer season. A sophomore outfielder at Niagara University, Paulsen played in 50 games for Top Speed. During the season, Paulsen led the team in hitting with a .427 Batting Average in 143 At-Bats. Paulsen also led the the team with 4 Homeruns, slugging percentage of .580 and also stole 14 bases. “Kevin is a tremendous hitter with great speed and he adds an outstanding bat to the middle of our line up,” Top Speed Coach Switala said. “Kevin was our best hitter last year, so we are happy to resign him for the summer of 2012.”

Niagara University, an NCAA Division I school, opens the 2012 season on Feb 17th against Davidson University.

Top Speed Signs Purchase College Ace

Coach Switala — Tue, 08 Nov 2011 22:31:52 +0000

RHP Matt Paz from Purchase College has committed to play for Top Speed for the summer of 2012. Paz (Bridgeport, CT) a current junior, had a stellar sophomore season at Purchase going, 6-1, 2.00 ERA, 45 Innings, only 7 BB’s, while opponents only hit .162 against him. Paz was also selected as a second-team All Skyline Conference player. “Paz will fit nicely into our starting rotation this coming summer,” says Top Speed Head Coach Stan Switala. “Paz is a pitcher who pitches to contact and has impeccable control, as well as an 88 MPH Fastball. These are the type of pitchers that have made our team very successful over the years and I am looking forward to seeing Paz on the hill wearing Blue and Gold this summer.”

Top Speed Inks Left Handed Starting Pitcher from LIU.

Coach Switala — Mon, 07 Nov 2011 18:14:34 +0000

LHP Chance Fugilstahler from Long Island University has signed to play for Top Speed for the summer of 2012. Chance a 6’0, 160-pound Freshmen is a versatile LHP with a four pitch mix. He will see significant innings for LIU as both a starter and coming out of the bullpen as a true freshmen. “Chance competes at a very high level and will give us another quality left handed starter for our rotation,” says Top Speed Head Coach Switala. “I hear Chance is very tough on left handed hitters and has a good lefty fastball that tops out in the upper 80′s.”

Top Speed Signs One From Sacred Heart University

Coach Switala — Fri, 04 Nov 2011 20:29:05 +0000

One more player has signed contracts to play for Top Speed for the summer of 2012. Catcher Dan Perez will come to Northern California this summer to help Top Speed try and win a PWBL Championship. A Sophomore at Sacred Heart University, Dan Perez, a native of Seymour, Ct., will see some time behind the plate and in the DH spot for SHU and Top Speed. Perez is a switch hitter who came on late for the Pioneers last season during their conference championship run. ”I am looking for Perez to add some good power from both sides of the plate this for us,” says Coach Switala.

Jeff Walton from University of Puget Sound signs with Top Speed

Coach Switala — Thu, 03 Nov 2011 17:37:20 +0000

First basemen Jeff Walton from the University of Pudget Sound has signed to play with Top Speed for the summer of 2012. Walton a 6’2, 210-pound sophomore, is orginally from Carmichael, California. In 2011, Walton was tied for first on his team in Homeruns and will hit in the middle of the line up for the Loggers this spring. “Jeff is a solid defender over at first base and brings us some power in our line up from the right side of the plate,” says Top Speed head Coach Stan Switala. “I am looking for big things at the plate from Walton this summer and we are happy we were able to sign him early.”

Matt Pollock from University of Buffalo Committed to Play for TSB

Coach Switala — Sat, 29 Oct 2011 16:45:26 +0000

Outfielder Matt Pollock from the University of Buffalo has committed to play this summer for Top Speed. Pollock will anchor the Outfield and be Top Speed’s starting Center Fielder. Matt Pollock, a 6-foot, 185-pound junior at the University of Buffalo, is originally from Sagamore Hills, Ohio. In 2011, Pollock hit .298 with 6 HR’s for the University of Buffalo. “Matt is going to come in here and be our starting Center Fielder and hit in the top of our order,” says Top Speeds’ head Coach Stan Switala. “I’m really looking forward to seeing him explode with the bat in our line up and we are excited to have him on our roster.” Top Speed opens up league play against the San Francisco Seagulls on May 31, 2012.

Host Families Needed

Coach Switala — Sat, 29 Oct 2011 16:43:47 +0000

We are seeking interested families to host college baseball players who will be temporarily “relocating” to Northern California to play for Top Speed Baseball. Host families provide room & board for the players. Most players will have their own transportation but, if not, will be paired with another player who has transportation. The players will be responsible for their own food & entertainment while in the city that they are place in (although part of the “fun” of hosting is cooking for, eating out with, & entertaining the players!)

How to Sign Up

If you would like to be involved as a Host Family, please contact Coach Stan Switala at Fastball93mph@att.net.

Top Speed Baseball Looking for Top Rated Pitchers

Coach Switala — Sat, 29 Oct 2011 16:41:35 +0000

Top Speed is still looking for a couple of more Top Rated Pitchers for the summer of 2012. Players interested in playing for Top Speed or coaches wishing to place players in the Top Speed program should contact Head Coach Stan Switala. There is a nominal fee required of rostered players that must be paid prior to play. Additionally, there is a code of conduct that will be adhered to by all players. Top Speed will continue to play the best competition in the West Coast and we are only looking for serious Collegiate Baseball Players that promise to work hard and have fun doing it.