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.

Caleb Thielbar Added to Twins Roster

The Minnesota Twins have added relief pitcher Caleb Thielbar (Little Falls 2007) to their current 40-man roster. Thielbar was one of eight players the Twins recalled on November 20.

Thielbar, 25, is the first player from the Mohawk Valley DiamondDawgs organization to make a Major League Baseball roster. Thielbar pitched for the franchise in 2007 when it was known as the Little Falls Miners. He was a 2007 New York Collegiate Baseball League All-Star Game selection and struck out 52 batters in 52 innings pitched.

Featured Player of Week: Ryan Bull – University of Notre Dame

AT NOTRE DAME: Started 52 games in 2012 for the Fighting Irish as a sophomore outfielder. He is a power bat from both sides of the plate and is rated as the No. 38 MLB prospect in the BIG EAST by Perfect Game.

HIGH SCHOOL: Named 2011 Perfect Game Central Region All-American at Eden Prairie H.S. in Eden Prairie, Minn. … 2011 Perfect Game nationally ranked top 500 … 2011 Rawlings Pre-Season All-American top 400 players … 2010 Perfect Game nationally ranked No. 328 overall and No. 3 in Minnesota … 2010 Power Showcase All-American Team (representing the state of Minnesota) … helped Eden Prairie to conference, sectional and state championship in 2010 … helped Eden Prairie to conference and sectional championship in 2009 .