1. Charlie Mosser                Manager

2. Mike Lindsay                   Field Assist.

3. Keith Hammerschmidt     IF

4. Ken Armour                   IF

5. Rick Sechler                   C

6. Nate Mosser                   IF

7. Kris Bogach                   IF

8. Chris Cole                      IF

9. Chris LaCava                  IF/P

10. Brad Klopp                     IF

11. Rich Greaver                  IF

12. George Kehoe                C/IF

13. Andy Sabo                   OF

14. Bart Fenstermacher       OF

15. Derrick Moyer                OF

16. Chad Walters                OF

17. Brad Getz                     OF

18. Randy Groff                   C/Utl

19. Scot Adams                  P

20. Tom Vogel                   P/Gen Mgr

For 2004, the Rise will be playing in the Mid-Atlantic Fastpitch Travel League (MAFTL). The league is currently looking to operate with 10 teams, 2 divisions of 5 each. We are using a different format for the league this year, playing round-robin games within each division with the top two teams from each division advancing to the final play-off for each weekend. Depending on how each team fares the 1st weekend will seed them accordingly for the 2nd travel league dates, with the same format being used to seed for the 3rd weekend. Prize money will given out for each of the 3 travel weekends.
 
As in 2003, this years' Rise team is being co-sponsored by Armour and Sons Electric, located in Langhorne, PA. The team will play under the 'Armour-Rise' name. Returning from 2003 will be manager Charlie Mosser, who guided the Rise to a 3-2, 12th place finish in the ISC II Championships in Appleton, WI. Pitcher and GM Tom Vogel (12-7  117 IP  77 K's) returns for his 23rd year in fastpitch. 2003 ISC II All Tournament Team 3rd Baseman Keith Hammerschmidt (.325 BA 14RBI) will again return to the hot corner to anchor a defensively sound infield. Rick Sechler (ISC II All Tournament Team Catcher, .361 BA  5HR  15RBI) will handle the bulk of the duties behind the plate. Team batting leader Ken Armour (.433 BA  .767 SLG  .581 OBP) will see time at 1st. Rounding out the returning roster will be IF Nate Mosser (.305 BA), IF Kris Bogash (.304 BA), IF Chris Cole (.267 BA), OF Andy Sabo (.257 BA 26 Games), and OF Derrick Moyer (.393 BA  .714 SLG  2HR). Other Rise players from 2003 are George Kehoe (.407 BA  .704 SLG) and Randy Groff.

The Rise made some off-season player acquisitions to add to their depth. Former Quaker Riversharks pitcher Scot Adams should  again prove to be a workhorse in the circle. The duo of Adams and Vogel should keep the Rise on the winning side. Patrolling CF will be  Bart Fenstermacher ( Can-Am Windmillers), whose premier defense and exploding offense will keep opponents on their toes. IF Brad Klopp (TNT So. Lebanon) is a sure-handed veteran who will see time at SS, 1st, and 3B. Left-handed hitting Rich Greaver ( Marlyland Masters) will also add depth to the IF. OF Chad Walters (Shorty's) and Brad Getz (TNT So. Lebanon) come to the Rise with good credentials and should prove valuable to the over-all mix. IF Chris LaCava (KMV Concrete) will fill a utility role at 1B, DH, and pitcher. Chris is also supporting the Rise with some valuable sponorship activities. Altough not confirmed at this time, former Early Printing manager Mike Lindsay is looking to return to the fastball scene in a coaching  position, and talks with him on joining the ranks are ongoing.
 
We may have some open dates available for exhibition games and teams interested can contact me at: tom@risefastpitch.com.
 
We are looking forward to a banner year and hope to improve on our 2003 season.
 
Yours in Fastball,
Tom Vogel
GM Armour-Rise Fastpitch
Mailto:t.vogel@verizon.net
http://www.risefastpitch.com