Joe Calfapietra is in his eighth season as manager of the New Jersey Jackals. He guided the Jackals to their second playoff appearance last season and first half title in the Can-Am League. For his efforts, Calfapietra was named the league’s Manager of the Year.

Calfapietra, 39, is a native of Royersford, PA. He played baseball at Eastern College in St. David’s, PA and was a two-time All-American selection at first base. When he was not drafted out of college, Calfapietra turned to coaching and earning his Master’s Degree in Education.

He started his coaching career in 1994 with the Duluth-Superior Dukes of the Northern League. In 1995 and 1996, he coached the Aberdeen Pheasants of the Prairie League. Following his time in Aberdeen, he was named Director of Baseball Operations for the Allentown Ambassadors, a post he held for five years, including two seasons as manager in 2000-2001. After guiding the Gary Railcats (Northern League) in 2002, Calfapietra became the Jackals manager in 2003. His 2004 New Jersey team won the Northeast League Championship.