ROCHESTER, N.Y. -- When the New York Collegiate Baseball League opens its 40th season of play, it will welcome an organization with ties to the past. The Saratoga Revolution owned by Kim and Tom Coons will play its inaugural NYCBL season in 2017. "It’s great to bring kids to an NYCBL team to play with the idea that one or two or maybe three or more you may see them down … [Read more...] about NYCBL welcomes Saratoga Revolution
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Olean Oilers Bobby Bell accepts head coaching position with Keene
OLEAN, N.Y. -- Olean Oilers team owners Brian Jr. and Rene O’Connell along with Director of Operations Matthew Fidurko announced Saturday that manager Bobby Bell has accepted the same position with the Keene Swamp Bats of the New England Collegiate Baseball League. During his five-season tenure as Oilers’ manager, Bell guided the organization to back-to-back New York … [Read more...] about Olean Oilers Bobby Bell accepts head coaching position with Keene
Peterson named NYCBL top defensive player for second straight season
By JONATHAN SAWYER With a sure glove and plus arm, Cole Peterson (St. Bonaventure) garnered New York Collegiate Baseball League Defensive Player of the Year for the second straight season. Peterson’s stats don’t lie. Accounting for 79 put outs and 131 assists while committing just nine errors over 46 games, he finished with a fielding percentage of .959. Peterson anchored … [Read more...] about Peterson named NYCBL top defensive player for second straight season
NYCBL alums start professional careers
Gavin Stupienski headed the 2016 New York Collegiate Baseball League draft class. The Arizona Diamondbacks chose the former Hornell Dodger in the 12th round of the MLB Draft. Stupienski has settled into a spot with the AZL D-Backs of the rookie Arizona League. Stupienski is one of three former Hornell Dodgers who heard their name called. Arizona selected Conner Grey (’14-15) … [Read more...] about NYCBL alums start professional careers
DeLuca delivers Jr. Chiefs to NYCBL Championship Series
By ANTHONY SCOTT SYRACUSE, N.Y. -- Joe DeLuca was mobbed by his teammates. Head coach Joe Antonio received a cold bath as did general manager Mike DiPaulo. The Syracuse Jr. Chiefs are heading back to the New York Collegiate Baseball League Championship Series. DeLuca plated Sam Little (Ithaca) with a extra-inning walk-off double, and the Jr. Chiefs defeated the Cortland … [Read more...] about DeLuca delivers Jr. Chiefs to NYCBL Championship Series