2026 DELCO LEAGUE HIGHLIGHTS
Interview with Marty Burman, Upper Darby assistant coach
2026 UD Blue Sox Team Roster
Home Field: Cardinal O'Hara High School
Manager: Dave Jerdon #8 — 34th Year (Upper Darby ‘90)
Coaches: Marty Burman #33 — 5th Year (York College ‘90)
Infielders
| Name | No. | School |
|---|---|---|
| Tim Ford | 46 | Fordham University |
| Joey Suppa | 13 | Albright |
| Gus Wright | 11 | Catholic |
| Brendan Till IF/OF | 31 | LaSalle U |
| Ant Kelly IF/OF | 47 | Camden County |
| Jack Bateman | 2 | Catholic/Hofstra |
| Andrew Lube-Solic | 7 | Penncrest High School |
| Sergio Hernandez | 12 | Maryland - Eastern Shore |
| Shawn Levan | 6 | Chestnut Hill College |
| Chase Cherny | 2 | |
| Chase D'ambrosio | Monsignor Bonner HS |
Outfielders
| Name | No. | School |
|---|---|---|
| Sammy Burman | 3 | Catholic/Hofstra |
| Adam Fine | 9 | Springfield College/St Josephs University |
| Jaidyn Rivera | 5 | Haverford School |
Pitchers
| Name | No. | School |
|---|---|---|
| Dan Jacobs (RHP) | 25 | Lackawanna College |
| Quinten Perelli (RHP/UTL) | 18 | Rutgers/Etown |
| Ben Thorpe (RHP) | 32 | Elizabethtown |
| Sam Wright (RHP/UTL) | 43 | Quinnipiac |
| Luke D’Ambrosio (LHP) | 32 | Springfield HS |
| Ben Mutz (RHP) | 33 | Penn State Brandywine |
| Kevin King (RHP) | 21 | Gwynedd Mercy |
| Nick DiEva (RHP) | 27 | StonyBrook/East Stroudsburg University |
| Kevin McGovern (LHP) | 20 | St Louis Cardinals/Thomas Jefferson Univ |
| Michael Costello | 0 | Millersville University |
| Henry Murphy | 14 | Penn State - Harrisburg |
| Matt Hamilton | 17 | Davidson College |
| Chris Rollins | 16 |
Catchers
| Name | No. | School |
|---|---|---|
| Christian Strickland | 15 | Cabrini |
| Dave McClaine | 4 | LaSalle University |
Designated Hitter
| Name | No. | School |
|---|---|---|
| Alex Burman | 19 | Susquehanna/NJIT |
Utility
| Name | No. | School |
|---|---|---|
| Jake Virbitsky | 34 | Lackawanna College |
| Connor Starn | 22 | |
| Cooper Banks | 3 | |
| Sean Moore | 30 | |
| Jake Lennon |
DELCO BASEBALL LEAGUE CREED
The Creed of the DELCO Baseball League is the Connie Mack Sportsmanship Creed: “I promise to play the game to the best of my ability at all times. I will always play to win, but if I lose, I will never look for excuses which would detract from my opponent’s win. I will always abide by the rules of the game on the diamond as well as in the daily life. I will never gloat in victory nor pity myself in defeat. I will judge a teammate as an individual and never on the basis of his race or religion.”
Blue Sox Outfielder Sammy Burman shown here with Catholic U Baseball Coach Ross Natoli, was presented with his 2025 D3 All Region Team Award. Sammy helped Lead Catholic University to A Landmark Championship in 2025 and a birth into the NCAA regionals for the second year in a row.
All Region Selection Senior Sammy Burman pictured with the 2025-2026 Catholic University Baseball team.
Who Are We?
The Upper Darby Blue Sox are a summer baseball team based in Delaware County, Pennsylvania, competing in the Delco Semi-Pro League. The Delco League has a rich history, dating back to the early 20th century. The Blue Sox have a strong reputation for developing talented players and competing at a high level. David Jerdon has been the Manager of The UD Blue Sox Baseball since 1994.
In 1994, Harriett Jerdon realized there were no adult leagues in Upper Darby for players to continue playing after college. With her determination and passion for the game, the Upper Darby Blue Sox became a franchise. She continued to manage the team until her passing in 2008.
Over the 32 years that the Blue Sox have been in the Delco League, they have appeared in the playoffs 26 times and have competed in 5 Championship Series, winning the Charlie Kress Trophy in 3 of those appearances, in 2021, 2024 and 2025.
RECORD
- Delco League Championships: 3 (2021,2024, 2025)
- Playoff Appearances: 25+ (including several semifinal and final appearances)
- Notable Alumni: Countless players have gone on to compete at the collegiate and professional levels, including MLB players, collegiate All-Americans, and national team members.
DAVE JERDON
Manager, 32nd Year in 2025
MARTY BURMAN
Assistant Coach, 5th Season
Championships
Tournaments
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2025 DELCO LEAGUE HIGHLIGHTS GALLERY
OUR BEST BASEBALL HIGHLIGTHS
Summer Baseball Camp Announcement!
We’re pumped to officially launch Ball Out Baseball Camp 2025 — and we’re even more excited to introduce the coaching duo behind it: Coach Ben Burman and Coach Sammy Burman!
Between us, we bring years of playing and coaching experience, a serious passion for the game, and a mission to help your ballplayer level up this summer — on and off the field. PLEASE DM me for more information.
Dates: July 14–17 | August 11–14
Location: Cardinal O’Hara
Ages: 6–13
Spots are limited!
📩 DM us or email [email protected] with any questions!
- Cardinal Ohara Baseball Field
Home of the UD Blue Sox
Be in Touch With US
- (610) 715-1923
- [email protected]
- Pennsylvenia