The Battery
The Battery is Rochester's first indoor baseball and softball training facility in Western New York.
In addition to our regular instructional programs, we provide individuals and teams with a facility where they can practice their hitting and defensive skills.
Team rentals available. Please call us at 426-0388
Battery Student Courtney Budynas Signs with Division 1 St. John
Battery student Courtney Budynas, a senior infielder at Honeoye Falls Lima, signed her letter of intent to play softball for Division 1 St. John... more
Press Radio Club to Honor two Battery Alum
The Rochester Press Radio Club will honor two Battery alum at their dinner on May 23rd. Andy Parrino will receive the Elliot Cushing Award for excelling at the national level, and Brittany Grage (Pitttsford Mendon/U of Rochester) will receive the Knighthawks Female Ahtlete of the Year Award.
Andy Parrino Makes Opening Day Roster for San Diego Padres
Battery instructor and alum Andy Parrino made the opening day roster for the San Diego Padres! For more information check the article in facebook. Way to go, Andy!.
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Brad Potter featured in the Gates Chili Post
Battery alumn Brad Potter was featured on the Sports section of the Gates Chili Post , in the article "Gates Chili grad leads by example at Case Western".
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Battery's Brad Potter Named UAA Pitcher of the Week
Battery alum Brad Potter, a senior at Case Western Reserve University (Gates Chili) started his senior season by pitching one of the finest games of his career shutting out the opponent over the first six innings to get the win. Brad hurled his second career complete game with... More
Battery's Des Maldonado named MAAC Freshman of the Week
Battery alum Desarae Maldonado, (Irondequoit), a freshman at Niagara University, hit a pair of doubles and played short stop error free to start her collegiate career. Good job!
Andy Parrino's fans!
Not every little leaguer has a major league player as one of his instructors during the Winter Baseball Academy sessions.
Brett and Devin Abamonte love baseball and have learnt a lot during the last two winters.
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Andy Parrino featured on Channel 13 during visit to Rochester
Battery alum, instructor and San Diego Padres Andy Parrino was featured on Channel 13 during his last stay in Rochester.
Also as he traditionally does when staying in town, Andy spent training time with The Battery students. More...
Battery's Riley Johnson Signs Letter of Intent with Syracuse
Battery student Riley Johnson, a senior infielder at Greece Athena High School, signed a National Letter of Intent to play softball at Syracuse. The six-year varsity starter was recruited by several colleges and universities. Riley is a member of the Battery Lighting Gold Travel Team.
A scholar athlete, she plans to major in communications with a concentration in TV and radio broadcasting.
Visit us on Facebook to read and watch videos about Battery alum and instructor Andy Parrino of the San Diego Padres
Battery's Andy Parrino featured on an article published by the Democrat and Chronicle on October 16.
Visit The Battery Facebook Page to read the whole article and to see a photo gallery of Andy. He is presently playing for the Gigantes del Cibao in the Dominican Republic fall pro league.
Battery trained Andy Parrino called to major league
Battery alum and instructor Andy Parrino received the call from the San Diego Padres late on Wednesday, August 24.
Andy becomes the first non-pitcher from the greater Rochester area to make it to the big leagues in the last 65 years.
Although several Battery trained players have made it to the minor leagues, Andy is the first one to make it to the majors.
Battery Lighting Elite U-16 Team Earns Trip to Nationals
The Battery Lighting Elite U-16 team competed in the New York State "A" Championship held in Waterloo.
With an 8-2 record, the team earned an invitation to the national championship to be held in Chattanooga, Tennessee. More...
Battery Alum Andy Parrino Made Franchise History
Battery alum Andy Parrino, an infielder with the San Diego Padres organization, made franchise history on June 12 by belting the first grand slam in the team's history, and the first of his life. Andy was featured in an article in the Democrat and Chronicle. More...
Battery's Grage Named Player of the Year
Battery student Brittany Grage has been named 2011 Player of the Year. Brittany had an outstanding senior year and lead Pittford Mendon to its second Section V championship and to its first state title. More...
Eleven Battery Students Made All Rochester Team
Eleven softball players who train at The Battery made the All Greater Rochester Softball team. The players were selected by the Democrat and Chronicle through voting from Section V coaches. More...
Battery Student Made All Greater Rochester Baseball Team
Battery student Jimmy Wagner, a senior pitcher at Hilton High School, was named to the All Greater Rochester Team.
Battery's Grage Two No-Hitters Lead to State Title for Mendon
Battery student Brittany Grage had a remarkable performance on the mound and at the plate to lead her team to a state championship for the first time in school history. Brittany threw a no hitter with twelve strike outs at the semis against Elmira, and also scored two runs. The championship game was against. More...
Battery Students Lead Pittsford Mendon to Reach Semis
Battery student Brittany Grage had a great day at the plate with three hits, she was also the winning pitcher. Battery student Courtney Case entered the tournament batting .712 . Mendon moves into the Class A semifinals on June 11 with a 21-1 record. More...
It is official: Battery Alum is NYS Record Holder!
Although it took a long time to make it into the record books, Battery student Karl Nielsen, then a senior at Spencerport High School, had five hits in one game against Penfield, on May 23, 1993. A wonderful record of a dedicated baseball player which is now part of the history of The Battery and its many students!
Battery alum and instructor Andy Parrino called up to AAA as a member of the Tucson Padres
Another perfect game this season!
Battery Alum Named Rookie of the Week
A perfect game!
Battery Instructor Inducted into Hall of Fame
Battery instructor Courtney Fitzgerald Cardot was inducted on April 14, 2011 into the Girls Catholic High School Hall of Fame of the Diocese of Brooklyn.Read What Happenned in 2010...
Battery's Reese Off to Division 1 Arkansas
Battery student Maddie Reese, a senior infielder at Pittsford-Mendon High School, signed on November 15 a Letter of Intent to play softball at the University of Arkansas. Maddie, a scholar athlete who holds a 3.75 GPA, started playing varsity softball as an 8th grader... More...
Battery's Maldonado Signs with Division 1 Niagara
Surrounded by her parents, relatives, friends and coaches, Battery student Desarae Maldonado, a senior infielder at Irondequoit High School, signed a Letter of Intent to play softball at Division 1 Niagara University. Desarae, who has trained at The Battery with Coach Fred Tillinghast for several years, becomes the first Hispanic softball player from our area to sign with a Division 1 school. More...
The Battery Launched its 25th Annual Baseball Academy
The Battery launched its 25th annual Baseball Academy on Saturday October 30th. On hand to celebrate this milestone with the youngest students of the 2010-11 Academy were two members of the first academy held 25 years ago, and a few others who participated in the early academies. More...
Battery Owners Receive Gates Chili Chamber Award
Battery co-owners John, Grace and Fred Tillinghast, received on October 19, 2010, the Business in the Spotlight Award from the Gates Chili Chamber of Commerce. The Battery received the award in recognition of the many contributions made in the development of young people in our community. More...
Ten Battery Students Make the All Greater Rochester Softball Team
Ten softball players who train at The Battery year round have made the 16-player team. The AGR team was selected by the Democrat and Chronicle sports staff based on voting by Section V coaches They are Brittany Grage (Pittsford Mendon), Mackenzie Claery (Fairport), Jen Consaul (Churchville Chili), Alyssa Di Martino (Northstar Academy), Alissa Dixon (Webster Schroeder), Riley Johnson (Greece Athena), Shelby Perry (Brockport), Kaylee Quigley (Gananda), Maddie Reese (Pittsford Mendon), and Vicki Switzer (Webster Schroeder). Four students are repeat AGR picks: Jen Consaul, Alissa Dixon, Maddie Reese and Vicki Switzer. More...
Battery Students Win Sectional Title
A group of Battery students realized the dream of becoming Section V softball champions. On June 5 Pittsford-Mendon defeated Victor, and earned the first sectional title in the history of their school. Pittsford-Mendon played then the champion of Section VI, and defeated Amherst High School 6-1, thus becoming Western NY Champions More...