April 6th, 2036 The PEBAlmanac is proud to follow the 2036 season of the New Jersey Hitmen. In the second season of their return from the World Independent League to the Planetary Extreme Baseball Alliance and the franchise’s 30th overall year of baseball, the Hitmen are ready to make that all important playoff push and […]
March 10th, 2036: Newark, NJ As spring training arrives at our doorstep, New Jersey GM Michael Czosnyka and Manager, Hugh MacLardy make the long-rumored move official. The former ace-outfielder turned manager Ieyoshi Ishikawa has been transitioned to bench duties of his former team after one season managing the ailing SS-A squad, Hilo Hoops. Ishikawa’s name […]
February 13th, 2036: Newark, NJ After an inaugural return season that saw the Hitmen post their franchise’s second highest attendance record ever at 4,017,587 in attendance, and falling short of expectations with a 77-85 record, owner Bernardo Francisco ‘Beppo’ Antollini declared that he was expanding Mercer County Waterfront Park so that more of the great […]
February 18th, 2035: Newark, NJ The Hitmen introduced a handful of returning veterans who are now back with the franchise this offseason. The moves should make most fans excited about the future leadership of the franchise itself. The Hitmen’s SS-A affiliate, the Hilo Hoops, introduced an entirely new staff this offseason; Manager Ieyoshi Ishikawa, […]
December 19th, 2034: On the road.. The favorite going into the playoffs, New Jersey had nothing to lose. A 99-63 record, to lead the league by 9 games and a much deserved first-round bye. But let’s not get too excited yet! A season low 9-13 record in September and a 4-6 record in their final […]
June 26th, 2034: Livermore, CA ‘Let the kids play’ is not a rhetoric that owner Bernardo Francisco Antollini is looking forward to having to push in New Jersey. Made harder by the fact that his Hitmen are on a fantastic run in the WIL and on their way to a hopeful return to the Championship […]
June 5th, 2034: Livermore, CA New General Manager Michael Czosnyka and Pitching Coach John Franklin have put all of their efforts into putting together a young and future focused rotation that can be the corner stone for the team upon their return to PEBA. While 2035 and beyond is the focus, we are already seeing […]
June 1st, 2034: Livermore, CA The season continues to slowly progress, with the Hitmen sitting at a comfortable 20 games over .500 at 38-18 after today’s early morning victory against rival, Edo Battousai. But the 2034 season isn’t just any other year for the Hitmen. It is the final season that the maroon and gold […]
November 9th, 2033: Livermore, CA The dust had barely settled from a disappointing loss to the Gloucester Fisherman in the Championships before GM Tatsuzo Ono retired after a strenuous final season with the Hitmen. But it didn’t take long for owner Bernardo Francisco Antollini to find his replacement; as former Madison Malts GM, Michael Czosnyka, […]
The Malthouse – Madison, WI: November 8th, 2033 It didn’t take long after the season ended for a major change in Madison. While this writer was worried about whether star 3B Marcos Sánchez would exercise his opt out, the biggest news is of the offloading of GM Michael Czosnyka. While only compiling a 338-472 record […]
