RESERVE YOUR 2008 SEASON TICKETS It is never too early to get your seats for this upcoming season. The New Jersey Jackals are accepting applicants for season tickets for the 2008 season.
Contact us today to reserve the best available seats for all of the exciting Jackals action yet to come in 2008. For more information call 973-655-8009.
GET A CLOSER LOOK AT THE GAME!! The New Jersey Jackals are seeking help from the community for our players. We are searching for host families in northern NJ to provide rooms for the players for the 2008 season. A host family provides a room in their home from the beginning of May through the middle of September. Host families are not responsible for meals. BENEFITS TO BEING A HOST FAMILY: - 2 Season tickets - 2 Hall of Fame Club Memberships - Invite to the Pre-season Bash
If becoming a host family interests you, please contact Pierson Van Raalte at (973) 655-8009.
JACKALS LOOKING FOR HOST FAMILIES
The New Jersey Jackals are seeking help from the community for our players. We are searching for host families in northern NJ to provide rooms for the players for the 2008 season. A host family provides a room in their home from May through the middle of September. Host families are not responsible for meals.
BENEFITS TO BEING A HOST FAMILY: - 2 Season tickets - 2 Hall of Fame Club Memberships - Invite to the Pre-season Bash
If becoming a host family interests you, please contact Pierson Van Raalte at (973) 655-8009.
JACKALS HOST OPEN TRYOUTS
UPDATE (6:00 AM): Tryouts have been postponed.
The tryouts will now be held on Sunday, May 11th at 1:00 PM.
The open tryouts are open to any player 18 or older that has had high school, college, or an equivalent experience.
There is no need to pre-register for the tryouts and all you need is the $25 fee (cash only) and please come dressed and ready to play as there will be no locker room access. For more information, please call the Jackals front office at (973) 655-8025.
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The New Jersey Jackals have announced that National Anthem tryouts will be held on Friday, May 9th at 7pm.
To reserve a spot at the auditions please contact Barbara Rudy at Barbara.Rudy@comcast.net.
STAR CLOSER RETURNS
The New Jersey Jackals have announced the signing of pitcher Rusty Tucker for the 2008 season.
Last season, Tucker was the Jackals top closer with an amazing 14 saves in just 55 games. Tucker was on pace to shatter the Jackals' single season save record of 17, set by Mike Hartung in 1998. In 25 appearances, Tucker had a 1.48 ERA with 37 strikeouts in only 24.1 innings pitched. His hot start earned him a contract with the Milwaukee Brewers' organization where he finished the 2007 season with their Single-A affiliate Brevard City Manatees of the Florida State League. In 12 appearances, Tucker had 10 strikeouts in 15.1 innings pitched. MORE
ATLEE RETURNS TO JACKALS
The New Jersey Jackals have announced the signing of pitcher Tom Atlee for the 2008 season.
Atlee, acquired near the end of the 2007 season, played in three games for the New Jersey Jackals recording one save and five strikeouts in 2.1 innings of work. Prior to being traded to the Jackals, Atlee played for the Coastal Bend Pelicans of the American Association. In 36 games, Atlee recorded 17 saves and 53 strikeouts in only 37 innings of work.
“We are extremely excited to have Atlee back for the 2008 season.” Field manager Joe Calfapietra commented. “Tom was a key contributor at the end of last season and in the playoff series against Nashua. We appreciate the loyalty his shows by returning to the Jackals for the upcoming season.” MORE
Semerano Signs With Yankees
The New Jersey Jackals have announced that pitcher Rob Semerano has signed with the New York Yankees organization.
With the signing of Semerano, the Jackals have now had 16 players sign with a major league organization since the beginning of the 2006 season. Jaime Cerda (Seattle), and John Lindsey (Los Angeles) are all playing at the Triple-A level. Guillermo Reyes (Arizona), Alex Fernandez (Pittsburgh), and Raul Valdes (New York Mets) are playing at the Double-A level. Rusty Tucker (Milwaukee), and Jason Wylie (Philadelphia) are playing at the High Single-A level. Brad Voyles (Florida) is playing in the Triple-A equivalent Mexican League. Michael Vicaro (Arizona), Tom Atlee (Milwaukee), Hunter Davis (Tampa Bay), Randy Rapp (Oakland), and Isaac Pavlik (Chicago Cubs) have since returned to the Independent Leagues.
The Jackals wish Rob Semerano the best of luck for the 2008 season. MORE
JACKALS' MVP NOW IN TRIPLE-A
Former Jackals MVP Sandy Madera has been reassigned to the Pawtucket Red Sox, the Triple-A affiliate of the Boston Red Sox.
In April of 2008, Madera was sold to the Red Sox organization and was assigned to their Double-A affiliate Portland Sea Dogs. In nine games with Portland, Madera's .421 batting average scorched the Eastern League pitching with three doubles, three home runs, and five RBIs.
Madera was reassigned to the Pawtucket Red Sox on April 26th. In his debut with the “PawSox”, Madera was impressive going 3 for 4 with a single and two doubles.
“We are very excited for Sandy.” Field manager Joe Calfapietra commented. “With hard work and dedication, Madera has gotten within a step away of achieving his dream of playing in Major League baseball.”
The New Jersey Jackals wish Sandy Madera continued success in the 2008 season.
THE LEGEND RETIRES
The New Jersey Jackals have announced that star pitcher Joel Bennett has retired from the sport of baseball.
Bennett, a perennial fan favorite, started his 17-year career as a member of the Boston Red Sox organization after being drafted in the 21st round of the 1991 draft. After several years in the minors, Bennett made his major league debut with the Baltimore Orioles in 1998, playing in only two games and working just two innings of work. In 1999, Bennett had his first major league start of his career with the Philadelphia Phillies, earning the win against the Colordao Rockies. Bennett continued his success to a 2-1 record over five games. In 2001, Bennett's journey led him to his final team, the New Jersey Jackals.
In seven seasons with the Jackals, Bennett finished with a 59-19 record with 632 strikeouts in 660 innings pitched. Bennett holds almost every Jackals' pitching record including most wins in a season (14), career wins (59), and strikeouts (632). On June 23rd, 2002, Bennett set the Jackals single game strikeout record with an outstanding 16 strikeouts.
“A person like Joel comes around once or twice in a lifetime. His skill and ability on the field is matched by his care and devotion to his family, team and community.” Field Manager Joe Calfapietra commented.
With Bennett's retirement, he has also stepped down as the Jackals pitching coach.
To honor Joel Bennett and his accomplishments with the New Jersey Jackals, the Jackals have announced that Friday, August 22 will be Joel Bennett retirement night. On this night, the number 28 will be retired in his honor.
The Jackals wish Bennett the best of luck as he moves past his career in baseball and remind him that he will always have a home in New Jersey.
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The New Jersey Jackals have announced the signing of pitcher Rusty Tucker for the 2008 season.
Former Jackals MVP Sandy Madera has been reassigned to the Pawtucket Red Sox, the Triple-A affiliate of the Boston Red Sox.
The New Jersey Jackals have announced that star pitcher Joel Bennett has retired from the sport of baseball. 
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