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Signings with Professional Teams

These are Battery students drafted by professional teams:

Minnesota Twins

On Season 2009, Battery alum Matthew Tone, from Irondequoit, and a junior pitcher at Cortland, was selected by the Minnesota Twins in the 14th round Matt trained at The Battery since his little league years. He becomes the 8th Battery student to have been drafted to play professional baseball

San Diego Padres

On Season 2007, Battery alum Andy Parrino signed with the San Diego Padres organization on 2007. Parrino, a Brockport High School and Le Moyne baseball star, became the 12th position player and the 6th infielder to be selected in the amateur draft in Le Moyne College history  More…

Detroit Tigers

On Season 2007, Battery alum Paul Nardozzi (Victor High School/ University of Pittsburg) was drafted by the Detroit Tigers in the 2007 amateur draft. Paul, an outstanding pitcher, signed with the Tigers and is already  More…

Colorado Rockies

On SEason 2003, Battery alum Ricky Guarno was chosen by the Colorado Rockies in the fourth round of the 2003 Major League Baseball player draft. He was the 107th player selected. Ricky trained at The Battery for several years  More…

Pittsburgh Pirates

On Season 2004, Bucknell University 2004 graduate Kevin Miller, a pitching ace at Greece Olympia, and a Battery alum, was drafted by the Pittsburgh Pirates.  More…

LA Dodgers

Battery alum Corey Mee, a graduate of Hilton HS and the University of Notre Dame, was drafted by the Los Angeles Dodgers. Corey started his professional career playing for the Yakima Bears in the NW League.

Montreal Expos

Battery alum and pitcher James Russell (Greece Athena/Villanova University) was picked by the Montreal Expos in the 25th round of the 2003  draft. James had an outstanding college career and was considered a major league prospect early on.

(The Montreal Expos became the Washington Nationals after the 2004 season)

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In Memoriam

Coach T

John Tillinghast – ‘Coach T’ 1942 – 2012

Coach T’s strong and steady presence has always guided the Battery family and thousands of young people. We are sustained by the strength and peace of knowing he is now in God’s loving hands.

You are forever in our hearts and by our side.

Rest in peace Coach.

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