Baseball Staff
The Morris County Cubs Baseball staff is made up of experienced coaches dedicated to developing strong fundamentals, advanced skills, and confident, disciplined athletes. Our coaching philosophy emphasizes proper mechanics, game intelligence, and character development, ensuring players are prepared to compete at the highest levels while representing the Cubs with professionalism on and off the field.
Owners
Morris County Cubs is led by experienced baseball professionals with extensive collegiate, professional, and coaching backgrounds. Our owners bring decades of high-level playing and coaching experience, providing athletes with elite instruction, proven development methods, and leadership rooted in excellence both on and off the field.
Pete Zoccolillo - Owner
College Career
- Rutgers University Graduate
- Four-year letterman Baseball
- “All-Big East” 1st base 3 yrs 1997-1998-1999
- “All-American” 3 yrs 1997-1998-1999
- Broke 10 school offensive batting records 1999 (Single season HR, RBI, Hits, T.B., Career HR, RBI, Hits, TB, Doubles, AB’s)
- Broke 3 Big East offensive batting records (Hits, RBI, Doubles)
- Drafted 23rd round 1999 MLB draft by Chicago Cubs
- Rutgers MVP 1999
- Rutgers Hall of Fame Class of 2004
- Named in the Top 50 athletes of all-time at Rutgers University.
Professional Career
- 2000 Midwest “All-Star” Lansing Lugnuts (Chicago Cubs “A” Affiliate)
- Traded to Milwaukee for P. David Weathers
- 2003 AAA MVP for Indianapolis Indians (Milwaukee Brewers “AAA” Affiliate)
- September 5, 2003 MLB debut for Milwaukee Brewers
- 2004 AAA “All-Star” Oklahoma Redhawks (Texas Rangers “AAA” Affiliate)
- 2005 played for Memphis Redbirds (St. Louis Cardinals “AAA” affiliate)
- 2006 signed “AAA” contract with the Colorado Rockies
- 2006 World Baseball Classic outfielder (Team Italy)

High School Coaching Career
- Head Varsity Baseball Coach Morris Catholic HS (2013-2016)
- N.J. Star Ledger Coach of the Year 2013
- Non-Pubic B State Sectional Champions 2013
- Conference Champions 2014,2015
- Voted NJ.com top coach in the NJAC 2016
- Head Varsity Baseball Coach Mount Olive HS (2021-present)
- 130 Career High School wins
Mike Dzurilla - Owner
College Career
- St. Johns University
- 2 Time All-Big East
- All Big East Rookie team 1997
- Big East Tournament-“Most Outstanding Player” 1997
- 1st Freshman since Mo Vaughn to win award
- St. Johns MVP 1998, 1999
- Cape Cod league all-star 1998
- All-American 1999
- St Johns Hall of Fame Class of 2024
Professional Career
- 7th round draft pick of Chicago Cubs
- Top prospect of NW rookie league 1999
- 2003 AA all-star team
- 2005 Signed with the St. Louis Cardinals
- Lakewood Blue Claws MVP (2005)
- 2006 Signed with the Long Island Ducks
Baseball Front Office Staff
The Morris County Cubs Baseball Front Office Staff oversees daily operations, program management, and player development support. With a commitment to organization, communication, and excellence, our team ensures a professional experience for players and families while supporting the long-term success of the program.
Dustin Arena
General Manager
- B.A. at Suny Delhi
- Sports Management Major
- 2009-present
Jeff Fortunato
General Manager (Baseball)
Bobby Varua
Baseball/Softball Operations
High School Career
• Herricks High School
• 4 year Varsity Letterman Baseball / Soccer
• Division Champions ‘.89
• All-County (Baseball) ‘91 & ‘92
College Career:
• IONA College Baseball
• Division 1 • MAAC ‘92 & ‘93
Post College Career:
• Walden White Sox (Baseball) Walden, NY
• Independent League ‘96 - ‘98
Baseball Head Coaches
Todd Burdette
Head Coach
High School Career
- Roxbury High School, Roxbury, NJ
- 3 year varsity starter
- 1st team “All Area”
- 1st team “All Conference”
- 2nd team All State Group 3
College Career
- Rowan University
- MVP/Captain for 3 seasons
- NJCBA All-Rookie Team 2008
- NJCBA All-State 2nd Team 2009
- All-Time saves leader for a single season
- 2nd All-Time in career saves
Rich Ronchetta
Head Coach
High School Career
- Hopatcong High School
- 4 Year starter
- 1st Team All Conference
- Led team in Batting Average
- Lowest Team ERA
Coaching Career
- Worked 4 years as Assistant coach for Morris County Cubs
- Head coach for 7-time district champion Roxbury Cal Ripken
- Head coach for 2-time State Finalist Roxbury Cal Ripken
- Head coach for 5-time state semi finalist Roxbury Cal Ripken
- Over 150 career wins Roxbury Cal Ripken
Roc Ruiz
Head Coach
High School Career
- Dover High School
- 1st Team All Conference 2001, 2002
- 2nd team Group 2 All State 2001
- 1st Team All County 2001, 2nd team 2002
- MVP 2002
- 4 Year Varsity Starter
College Career
- Centenary College
- NJCBA 1st team 2004 (Pitcher)
- NJCBA Pitcher of the week (twice)
- Team Captain 2004/2005
- 1st Team All Conference 2004
- Mid-Atlantic Region 2nd team All American 2004 (Utility Player P/SS)
- NYCBL Pitcher for Allegheny County Nitros 2005
Justin Jensen (JJ)
Head Coach
High School Career:
• Soquel HS (California)
• All State, All County (Football/Baseball)
College Career:
• Cabrillo Junior College (California)
• 2-year starter in baseball
Professional Career
- 45th round draft pick of the Detroit Tigers
- Advance to AAA
- 1999 Pitcher of the Year (Somerset Patriots)
- 2-time All-star (Somerset Patriots)
Jordan Medley
Head Coach
High School Career
• Linsly School (Wheeling, WV)
• 4-year starter
• OVAC All-Conference
College Career:
• Wheeling Jesuit University
• 4-year starter
• WVIAC All-Conference
• Team Captain
Coaching Career:
• Athletic Director (Winston Prep)
• Assistant Baseball Coach (Wayne Valley HS)
• Assistant Baseball Coach (Morris Catholic HS)
Zach Fike
Head Coach
High School Career:
- Mount Olive High School
- 5-Time Babe Ruth State Champion
- 2-Time Babe Ruth Regional Champion
- 3rd Place in Babe Ruth World Series in 2014
- 2-Time Ron Tellefsen Player of the Game Recipient
- Offensive Player of the Year in 2016
- Second Team All Conference in 2017
Coaching Career:
- Junior Varsity baseball Coach-Mount Olive High School (2022-present)
Collin Kiernan
Head Coach
High School Career:
- 4 year varsity letter Verona High School
- All conference 3 years
- All state pitcher 2016&2017
- State strikeout leader 2016&2017
College Career:
- Rutgers- New Brunswick freshman year
- Miami Dade College sophomore year
- Kean University
- 2x all conference
- 2x All Region Pitcher
- NJAC Pitcher of the Year
- ECAC Pitcher of the Year
- ABCA Rawlings All American Pitcher
- Kean Male Athlete of the Year
Brandon Johannessen
Head Coach
High School Career
- Morris Catholic HS
- 4 year varsity letter
- 2nd Team All Conference 2016
- 1st Team All Conference 2017
- Defensive POY 2016
- MVP 2017
College Career
- Kean University (2018-2022)
- 2018 Rawlings D3 GG Finalist (3 E’s in 179 chances at SS)
- Career .960 fielding % at SS
Kyle Tubbs
Head Coach
High School Career
- Ramapo HS
- Senior year 3-0 on the mound
- 2.70 ERA
College Career:
- Elmira
- 4 school records (appearances, Opp BA, Innings, Strikeouts)
- Team Captainm
Mike Rampone
Head Coach
High School:
- 2010 Randolph State Champion
- 1st team all-state group 4
- 1st team all-morris
- 1st team all-daily record
- Back to back Senior American Legion Batting titles(.525/.598)
College:
- NJIT 4 year starter
- Ranked School’s D1 all-time in games played (197), hits (222), and doubles (47) leader
- NJCBA all-rookie team
Independent League Career:
- 2016 Tucson Saguaros (Pecos League)
- League champions
- Named All-Star
- 2017 Utica Unicorns (USPBL)
Patrick Davis
Head Coach
High School:
• Played for Morristown-Beard High School (‘12-‘16)
• 2016 All Daily Record Player of the Year
• 2016 Morris County Tournament MVP
• 1st team All Conference
• 1st team All County
College:
• 4 seasons at Dickinson College
• Primary First baseman/DH, Secondary RHP