GORHAM, Maine — The Little East Conference announced that University of Southern Maine freshman Sam Dexter has been named conference the Rookie of the Week. Dexter, the Huskies’ shortstop continued his stellar rookie campaign as he hit .417 (10-for-24) with five doubles, his first two career home runs, and five RBI. Dexter, who compiled multiple hit… Continue reading Dexter Receives LEC Weekly Honors
Author: Travis Heiser
Nick Cacciola Hired as Pitching Coach
Nick Cacciola is entering his second season as the top assistant for the Clarkson University Golden Knights’ Baseball program for the 2012-13 season. Cacciola graduated from the University of Rochester in May 2011 with a bachelor’s degree in Political Science. He will continue his education at Clarkson, pursuing a master’s degree in business administration. Cacciola played… Continue reading Nick Cacciola Hired as Pitching Coach
The Cure Baseball Named Official Charity of the PGCBL
Syracuse, NY (April 17, 2013) – The Perfect Game Collegiate Baseball League has named The Cure Baseball its official charity for the 2013 season. It was made official at the PGCBL owners meeting last Saturday with a unanimous vote to adopt The Cure Baseball, and its mission to raise support and awareness for all types… Continue reading The Cure Baseball Named Official Charity of the PGCBL
DiamondDawg Insider – Trey Hunt – 2013 Outfielder
The Mohawk Valley DiamondDawgs welcome Trey Hunt III to the Dawg Pound this year. Trey is currently a sophomore outfielder at Point Loma Nazarene University (Seas Lions). Through 23 games this season at Point Loma Trey has started each game and is batting .313 with 11 runs, 25 hits, a double, 9 RBI and 4 stolen bases. He is slugging .325 and has an on-base percentage of .364.
When asked what fans should expect of him this year he said, “hard work, no quit, playing with passion, intensity, energy and having fun.” Trey also told us that, “I tend to be known as a spark plug that loves to play on teams with high energy and fun surroundings. I love talking to people who have a lot of knowledge of the game and also people who come to support the teams that I play for.”
Maynard Blask inducted into Mohawk Valley Hall Of Fame
Mohawk Valley DiamondDawgs are please to announce that longtime local baseball advocate Maynard Blask (Click Read More to see Bio) will join former Major Leaguer Bud Harrelson as an inductee for the 5th Annual Mohawk Valley DiamondDawgs Hall of Fame. The ceremony will take place at the Annual Hot Stove Dinner on Friday, April 19, 2013 in Little Falls at the DeCarlo Staffo Post.
“Maynard is very deserving of this award,” said DiamondDawgs President & General Manager Travis Heiser. “He has played a very vital part in keeping baseball alive in the Mohawk Valley” said Heiser.
National Hall of Fame President Jeff Idelson will also be in attendance presenting inductees with their hall of fame plaques and will be available for a question and answer session during the evening with fans. Stay connected for more details on this announcement as well as others by following our Facebook page, twitter and by going to www.mydiamonddawgs.com!
Tickets for the dinner are $35 for adults, $20 for children under 12 and Tables of 8 can be purchased for $250. To purchase tickets, sponsor the dinner or to find out more information, contact DiamondDawgs President Travis Heiser at Travis@MyDiamondDawgs.com or at 315-985-0692.
THIS SPECIAL EVENING IS SURE TO SELL OUT (OVER 100 TICKETS ALREADY SOLD) AND WILL BE PACKED WITH HUNDREDS OF BASEBALL FANS FROM ALL OVER THE MOHAWK VALLEY, SO RESERVE YOUR TICKETS NOW!!!
Bud Harrelson – the first inductee in the Mohawk Valley Baseball Hall of Fame for 2013
DIAMONDDAWGS TO INDUCT FORMER NY METS GREAT AND FORMER LITTLE FALLS METS MANAGER BUD HARRELSON INTO THE MOHAWK VALLEY BASEBALL HALL OF FAME.
This year’s first inductee of the 2013 dinner will be former NY Mets great and former Little Falls Mets Manager Buddy Harrelson. “We are delighted to induct and honor Bud Harrelson,” said DiamondDawgs President & General Manager Travis Heiser. Harrelson got his managerial start here in Little Falls with the Mets in 1984 and led them to their only NY Penn League championship in team history. “Bud holds the City of Little Falls very close to his heart as it is the place where he started his coaching career and is honored to return and reminisce about his time here and the Little Falls Mets” said Heiser. (Click Read MoreSee Bud Harrelson Bio)
The DiamondDawgs are also pleased to announce that a special VIP guest who is highly involved with Major League Baseball will also be in attendance. The Special guest will be presenting inductees with their hall of fame plaques and will be available for a question and answer session during the evening with fans. Stay connected for more details on this announcement as well as additional inductees by following our Facebook, twitter and by going to www.mydiamonddawgs.com!
The 5th Annual Mohawk Valley DiamondDawgs Hall of Fame Hot Stove Dinner will be held Friday, April 19, 2013 in Little Falls at the DeCarlo Staffo Post. Tickets for the dinner are $35 for adults, $20 for children under 12 and Tables of 8 can be purchased for $250.
To purchase tickets, sponsor the dinner or to find out more information, contact DiamondDawgs President Travis Heiser at Travis@MyDiamondDawgs.com or at 315-985-0692.
THIS SPECIAL EVENING IS SURE TO SELL OUT AND WILL BE PACKED WITH HUNDREDS OF BASEBALL FANS FROM ALL OVER THE MOHAWK VALLEY, SO RESERVE YOUR TICKETS NOW!!!
National Baseball HOF President to Attend DiamondDawgs Dinner
The DiamondDawgs are also pleased to announce that the special VIP guest that will be attending the HOF dinner will be Jeff Idelson, President of the National Baseball Hall of Fame and Museum (Click Read More for Bio). Mr. Idelson will be presenting inductees with their hall of fame plaques and will be available for a question and answer session during the evening with fans. “To have Jeff Idelson, president of the National Baseball Hall of Fame, join us at this event is an honor for our entire organization,” Stated DiamondDawgs President Travis Heiser. Jeff brings a connection from the ultimate Major League Baseball honor to the Mohawk Valley Baseball Hall of Fame, added Heiser. “What a treat it will be to for our inductees to presented their plaques by him and for our fans to have a chance to ask questions to an individual with such a vast knowledge of the game of baseball.”
Stay connected for more details on additional inductees by following our Facebook, twitter and by going to www.mydiamonddawgs.com!
The 5th Annual Mohawk Valley DiamondDawgs Hall of Fame Hot Stove Dinner will be held Friday, April 19, 2013 in Little Falls at the DeCarlo Staffo Post. Tickets for the dinner are $35 for adults, $20 for children under 12 and Tables of 8 can be purchased for $250.
To purchase tickets, sponsor the dinner or to find out more information, contact DiamondDawgs President Travis Heiser at Travis@MyDiamondDawgs.com or at 315-985-0692.
THIS SPECIAL EVENING IS SURE TO SELL OUT AND WILL BE PACKED WITH HUNDREDS OF BASEBALL FANS FROM ALL OVER THE MOHAWK VALLEY, SO RESERVE YOUR TICKETS NOW!!!
Roberto Vaz to Return in 2013 to Lead Dawgs
The Mohawk Valley DiamondDawgs of the Perfect Game Collegiate Baseball League are pleased to announce the return of head coach Roberto Vaz for the 2013 season.
In 2012 Vaz led the DiamondDawgs to a record for wins in a season (27) and a playoff berth.