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Student News:
updated: 12/19/2009
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Battery Softball Student Signs to Play DI
Battery's Alyssa Di Martino, a 4.00 student at Northstar Christian Academy, has signed a letter of intent to play softball at
Division I Liberty University, in Lynchburg, Virginia.
The right-handed pitcher has had an outstanding high school career and has played on the Lady Lions travel team for the last
six years. She is also an accomplished hitter, with a .532 average this past season.
Besides playing softball, Alyssa plans to major in nursing at Liberty.
Congratulations!
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Battery News:
updated: 12/11/2009
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Battery Student Honored for Doing the Right Thing
Battery student Mikah McDonnell, an eight year old who attends Klem Road North Elementary in Webster, was recognized by
the Rochester Police Department for Doing the Right Thing. Mikah has donated twice her hair to charities to make wigs for
individuals who are suffering from cancer. Her teacher describes Mikah as a warm, caring student who goes out of her way
to help others.
Photo of Mikah with Police Chief David Moore.
Congratulations, Mikah!
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Student News:
updated: 12/1/2009
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Battery Alum Returns to The Battery
Battery alum Matthew Tone returned to the place where he trained during his little league and high school years. Matt,
an Irondequoit High School and SUNY Cortland pitcher, was drafted by the Minnesota Twins last June.
Matt joins The Battery's group of instructors while he is in town.
Battery owner Coach T beams as he sees his former students do well in the world of baseball.
Picture:
Coach Fred Tillinghast, Matt Tone, Coach Andy Parrino (now playing for the San Diego Padres organization) and Coach T. Fred,
Matt and Andy all trained at The Battery since they were little leaguers.
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Student News:
updated: 9/21/2009
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Battery Co-Owner Selected to Head Rochester Hispanic Business Association
Battery co-owner Grace Tillinghast has been selected to serve as the new chair of the Rochester Hispanic Business Association, an
affiliate of the Rochester Business Alliance.
Mrs. T is a charter member of RHBA and has served as chair of its membership committee for the last two years. In 2003, she was
named the organization's Hispanic Business Person of the year.
Mrs. T's two year term begins on October 1 to coincide with RHBA's 20th Anniversary luncheon.
See the D&C article here
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Student News:
updated: 7/11/2009
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Battery Students Received 2009 AGR Baseball Team Honorable Mention
The following Battery students received honorable mention to the 2009 All Greater Rochester Baseball Team:
Cody Torpey - Elba
Adam Bower - Holley
Danny Tydings - Bishop Kearney
Kyle Abbott - Honeoye Falls Lima
Michael Anderson - Caledonia Mumford
John Housel - Avon
Corey Upright - Avon
Jake Caplan - Geneseo
Kris Peterson - Geneseo
Walt Roman - Spencerport
Jerryl Carley - Spencerport
Colin de Haven - Brockport
Evan Wexler - Brockport
Danny Erne - Churchville Chili
Ralph Alloco - McQuaid
Nick Bunce - Greece Athena
Alfredo Martinez - Franklin
Congratulations to all!
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Student News:
updated: 7/10/2009
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Battery Students Named to 2009 All Greater Rochester Girls Softball Team
The following five Battery students have been named to the team:
Junior pitcher Jen Consaul from Churchville Chili.
Junior pitcher Trisha Pike from Batavia Notre Dame.
Sophomore infielder Maddie Reese from Pittsford Mendon
Senior infielder Jessica Steubing from Fairport
Junior infielder Vicki Switzer from Webster Thomas
The following Battery students received honorable mention:
Courtney Budynas - Honeoye Falls Lima
Dana Sass - Caledonia Mumford
Emily Farr - Irondequoit
Megan Coffey - Greece Odyssey
Ali Taylor - Pittsford Mendon
Shauna Bardanis - Bishop Kearney
Lia Locey - Bishop Kearney
Alyssa Di Martino - Northstar Academy
Kaylee Quigley - Gananda
Angelica Valino - Gananda
Lindsay Stowell - Gananada
Ryan Roach - Gananda
Congratulations to all!
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Student News:
updated: 6/22/2009
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Battery Students 2009 Season Batting Averages
| Jake Abbott - Rush Henrietta | .495 |
| Joe Akel - Churchville Chili | .425 |
| John Bennett - Churchville Chili | .324 |
| Adam Bower - Holley HS | .449 |
| Courtney Budynas - Honeoye Falls-Lima | .444 |
| Daniel Erne - Churchville Chili | .391 |
| Zack Jackson - Churchville Chili | .393 |
| Lia Locey - Bishop Kearney | .452 |
| Desarae Maldonado - Irondequoit | .355 |
| Cody McNaughton - Churchville Chili | .297 |
| Kris Patterson - Geneseo | .474 |
| Carly Pike - Batavia Notre Dame | .362 |
| Trisha Pike - Batavia Notre Dame | .569 |
| Maddie Reese - Pittsford Mendon | .535 |
| Danny Tydings - Bishop Kearney | .333 |
| Corey Upright - Avon | .564 |
| Evan Wexler - Brockport | .351 |
| K.C. Mack - Avon | .555 |
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Student News:
updated: 6/17/2009
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Battery Student 2009 Awards and Recognitions
* Senior Daniel Erne was named
Birds Eye Player of the Week for Monroe County Division II. He also
received the Teddy Piendel "Come to Play" Memorial Award from Churchville Chili
HS and the Business Education Award.
* Sophomore Desarea Maldonado from
Irondequoit HS was named to Section V All Tournament Team.
* Junior Corey Upright from Avon
was named Birds Eye Player of the Week for Livingston County Division
II three times during the season. Named Scholar Athlete and
Livingston County Division II All Star Team.
* Junior Matthew Connel from
Northstar Academy was named Birds Eye Player of the Week for Private
Parochial.
* Sophomore Maddie Reese from
Pittsford Mendon was named MVP and selected Division III Player of the
Year.
* Junior Lia Locey from Bishop
Kearney was named Class B All Tournament Team, First Team All Private Parochial,
First Team All County, Scholar Athlete.
* Junior Megan Coffee from Greece
Odyssey was named Birds Eye Player of the Week and Class B All
Tournament Team
* Junior Shauna Bardanis from
Bishop Kearney was named Class B All Tournament Team.
* Sophomore Alyssa Di Martino from
Northstar Academy was named Birds Eye Player of the Week for Private
Parochial and Class D Tournament MVP.
* Junior Vicki Switzer from
Webster Schroeder was named to AAA All Tournament Team.
* Senior Jessica Steubing from
Fairport was Birds Eye Player of the Week for Monroe County and named
to AAA All Tournament Team.
* Junior Brittany Grage from
Pitssford Mendon named to Class A All Tournament team
* Senior Kris Peterson from
Geneseo was Named Birds Eye Player of the Week for Livingston County
Division II.
* Juniors Kaylee Quigley and
Angelica Valino from Gananda were named co- Birds Eye
Players of the Week for Wayne County.
* Junior Kyle Abbott was named
Birds Eye Player of the Week for Livingston County Division
1.
* Freshman Courtney Budynas was
named Birds Eye Player of the Week for Livingston County Division
1.
* Junior Lindsay Stowell from
Gananda was named Birds Eye Player of the Week for Wayne
County.
* Junior Emily Farr from
Irondequoit was named Birds Eye Player of the Week for Monroe County
Division II.
* Junior Brandon Philp from Rush
Henrietta was named Birds Eye Player of the Week.
* Junior Tricia Pike was named
tournament MVP. She was also named Section V Class DD Most Valuable
Player.
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Student News:
updated: 6/12/2009
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Battery Alum Picked by MLB
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.
Congratulations!
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Student News:
updated: 6/3/2009
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Battery Student Named Division III Player of the Year
Battery student Maddie Reese, a sophomore at Pittsford Mendon High School, was named MVP of her team and also
was selected the 2009 Division III Player of the Year.
Maddie ended her season batting .535 and her on base percentage was .582. She went 38 for 71, with three doubles,
nine triples and three homeruns. She also had 31 RBI and drew seven walks.
Maddie, who will continue playing during the summer as member of a travel team, trains at The Battery all year long.
Congratulations!
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Student News:
updated: 6/3/2009
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Battery Students Named Players of the Week
Junior pitcher Corey Upright from Avon HS, was named, for the third consecutive time, Birds Eye Player of the Week for Livingston
County Division II.
Corey went 2 for 3, with a homerun and four RBI for his school's first sectional game. He pitched the second sectional game striking
out twelve.
Senior pitcher/outfielder Daniel Erne from Churchville HS, was named Birds Eye Player of the Week for Monroe County Division II. He
went 4 for 4, with a double and a triple and had five RBI.
Dan plays for the ABC Battery team and will attend SUNY Oswego in the fall.
Battery alum Brandon Philp, a junior at Rush Henrietta HS, was named Birds Eye Player of the Week for Monroe County Division I. He
went 2 for 3 with a homerun and had four RBI.
Congratulations to Corey, Dan and Brandon and all the other Battery students recognized this season.
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Student News:
updated: 5/29/2009
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Battery Co-Owner Appointed to MCC Board of Trustees
Battery co-owner Grace Tillinghast - Mrs. T - was appointed to the Monroe Community College Board of Trustees. The Monroe
County Legislature voted 27-0 during a special meeting held on May 27. The appointment is effective immediately and runs
until June 2013.
Mrs. T, a former college professor and former Kodak executive, is very active in the Rochester community as a member of
several boards and committees.
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Student News:
updated: 5/27/2009
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Battery Students Named Players of the Week
Battery student Corey Upright, a junior at Avon High School, was named Birds Eye Player of the Week for the second consecutive time for Livingston County Division II. Corey went 3 for 3 with a home run the first game of the week; went 3 for 3 with three RBI the second game, and pitched a two-hitter third game with nine strike outs.
Battery alum Kyle Abbott, a junior at Honeoye Falls Lima High School, was also named Birds Eye Player of the Week for Livingston County Division I. He pitched a no hitter with six strike outs and drove the winning run with a run scoring double. He was 5 for 13, with a double and a 3-run homer.
Battery student Courtney Budynas, a freshman at Honeoye Fall Lima High School, was named Birds Eye Player of the Week for Livingston County Division I. She led her team in victories over Hornell, Dansville and Livonia, going 9 for 13, scored 4 runs and had dour RBI.
Corey. Courtney and Kyle joined other ten Battery students in getting such recognition during the 2009 baseball and softball high school season.
Congratulations to all!
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Student News:
updated: 5/20/2009
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Battery Students Named Players of the Week
Fairport senior Jessica Steubing was named Birds Eye Player of the Week for Monroe County. She went five for seven,
with one double and had four RBI.
Junior infielder Lindsay Stowell was named Birds Eye Player of the Week for Wayne County. She went 6 for 11, had four
RBI and stole four bases for Gananda.
Jessica and Lindsay join eight other Battery students in receiving the recognition during the 2009 season.
Congratulations!
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Student News:
updated: 5/13/2009
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Battery Student Named Birds Eye Player of the Week
Battery student Corey Upright, a junior pitcher at Avon High School, was named Birds Eye Player of the Week for Livingston County, Division 2.
Corey went 5 for 8 for the week, with two homeruns, four RBI and pitched seven innings striking out six.
Corey joins Battery students Megan Coffey, Matt Connell, Alyssa Di Martino, Emily Farr, Kaylee Quigley, Angelica Valino and
Kris Peterson in receiving this recognition in 2009.
Congratulations, Corey!
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Student News:
updated: 5/8/2009
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Battery Student Named Player of the Week
Junior pitcher Megan Coffey of Greece Odyssey High School, was named Birds Eye Player of the Week. She had three shutouts in three
games last week. She had twenty eight strike outs, and she is batting .500.
She joins Battery students Kris Peterson, Alissa Di Martino, Matt Connell, Angelica Valino, Kailee Quigley and Emily Farr in getting
such recognition during the 2009 season.
Congratulations, Megan.
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Battery News:
updated: 5/7/2009
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Registration Open for Winter 2009 and Spring 2010 Programs
Winter Baseball Academy - Starts Sat. Oct. 31/ Sun. Nov. 1, 2009
Winter Softball Academy - Starts Sat. Oct. 31 / Sun. Nov. 1, 2009
Spring LL Baseball Academy - Starts Sat. Feb. 27, 2010
Spring Softball Academy - Starts Sun. Feb. 28, 2010
Hitting Camp (13 and older) - Sat. and Sun. Feb. 27 and 28, 2010
LL Hitting Camp - Sat. and Sun. April 10 and 11, 2010
Individual catching, fielding, hitting and pitching lessons by appointment only.
Team facility rentals by appointment only.
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Student News:
updated: 5/2/2009
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Battery Students Named Players of the Week
Kris Peterson, a senior catcher for Geneseo High School was named Birds Eye Player of the Week for Livingston County. He was 9 for 12, including a double and a triple and had six RBI. Kris is a catcher for the Battery ABC team and will attend SUNY Fredonia in the fall.
Matt Connell, a junior pitcher at Northstar Academy, was named Player of the Week for the Private-Parochial league. He threw a five hitter.
Junior pitcher Emily Farr was named Player of the Week for Monroe County Div II. She pitched all games for Irondequoit with 27 strike outs. She also was 2 for 4 and had two RBI.
Junior Alyssa Di Martino was named Player of the Week for Private-parochial. She pitched 22 innings and had 52 strike outs and two shutouts for Northstar Academy. She also was 11-16 and had 13 RBIst
Angelica Valino and Kaylee Quigley were both named Players of the Week for Wayne County. Junior shortstop Valino hit for the cycle for Gananda and junior pitcher Quigley threw a no hitter with 11 strike outs. She was also 3-5, had 3 RBI and scored four runs.
Congratulations to all!
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Battery News:
updated: 3/10/2009
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Battery Students - College Update
* Colin de Haven, from Brockport HS, has been accepted at SUNY Brockport.
* Daniel Erne, from Churchville HS, has been accepted at SUNY Oswego. He plans to study finance.
* Nicholas Morticelli from Penfield HS has been accepted at SUNY Brockport and Alfred State.
* Kristopher Peterson, from Geneseo HS, has been accepted at SUNY Fredonia. He wants to pursue an English major.
* Lucas Severski, from McQuaid Jesuit HS, has been accepted at the University of Rochester.
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Battery News:
updated: 2/13/2009
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Battery Student Honored for Doing the Right Thing
Battery student and Churchville Chili senior Daniel Erne was honored by the Rochester Police Department's Do the Right Thing Program.
Dan was nominated for his volunteer efforts in the community. For several years he has helped an elderly couple doing landscaping,
snow removal and miscellaneous tasks. He has also received the Hands of Christ Award from St. Pius Tenth Church in Chili for his
many other volunteer activities.
Dan, a pitcher, plays for the Battery ABC team, and will attend SUNY Oswego in the fall to pursue a business degree.
Photo of Dan with his parents and Police Chief David Moore.
Congratulations, Dan!
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Battery News:
updated: 12/5/2008
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Battery Student Honored for Doing the Right Thing
Battery student Nicholas Morticelli, a senior at Penfield High School, was honored by the Rochester Police Department for Doing the Right Thing.
Nick has been lending a hand to senior citizens for a long time.
Nick plans to pursue a degree in Political Sciences and has been accepted at SUNY Brockport and Alfred State.
Congratulations, Nick!
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Battery News:
updated: 11/16/2008
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Battery's Joe Akel Signs with Division 1 Canisius College
Battery student Joe Akel, from Churchville High School, signed his letter of intent to play for Division 1 Canisius College.
He received scholarships and grants for a total of $22,000 a year. He plans to major in business and pitch for the Golden Griffins.
Joe has trained at The Battery for several years and plays for the Battery ABC team.
Congratulations, Joe!
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Battery News:
updated: 11/16/2008
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Battery's Evan Wexler Headed for Division 1 Niagara
Battery student Evan Wexler, a senior at Brockport High School, signed a letter of intent to attend Niagara University and
play for the Purple Eagles.
Evan received a baseball scholarship and an academic scholarship for a total of $80,000 over four years. He has not yet decided on a major.
Evan, a catcher, made the 2008 Empire Games Western New York team, and caught the eye of Niagara's baseball coach.
Congratulations, Evan!
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Battery News:
updated: 10/26/2008
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Battery's Andy Parrino Going to Dominican Republic
Andy Parrino, who was drafted by the San Diego Padres organization in 2007, is headed to the Caribbean island.
He will play in the Padres instructional league in the town of San Cristobal, west of the capital city of Santo Domingo.
Upon his return, he will continue coaching at The Battery.
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Academy News:
updated: 9/18/2008
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Battery Sponsors Hispanic American History Supplement
In celebration of Hispanic Heritage Month, The Battery and other members of the Rochester Hispanic Business Association, have sponsored, in partnership with the Democcrat and Chronicle, the Hispanic American History supplement.
The 16-page publication highlights this year our neighbor to the South, Mexico, and the influence and contributions of Mexican Americans in the US. This educational supplement is being distributed to schools in Rochester and near by counties.
The supplement was developed and edited by Grace Tillinghast, Co-Owner of The Battery and Membership Chair of the Rochester Hispanic Business Association, an affiliate of the Rochester Business Alliance.
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Academy News:
updated: 6/6/2008
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Battery Accepting Registrations for All Winter/Spring Academies
The Battery is now accepting registrations for each of its winter and spring academies in baseball and softball. New for the 2008-2009
season is The Battery's softball academy for 13-18 year olds (winter and spring).
Please register soon as spots are filling up fast.
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Student News:
updated: 4/11/2008
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Battery Student Named Athlete of the Week
Megan Coffey, who threw a perfect game for Greece Odyssey, has been named Athlete of the Week by the Democrat and Chronicle.
Congratulations!
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Student News:
updated: 4/10/2008
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Battery Student Recognized for Doing the Right Thing
Hilton High School catcher Jeff Allen was recognized by the Rochester Police Department for Doing the Right Thing.
Jeff has been involved with many community service projects including the Open Door Mission and mentoring an autistic student in the
Hilton School District.
Jeff, who will attend St. John Fisher College, plans to major in Education, has trained at The Battery since he was 7 years old.
Photo of Jeff with Casey Saucke, Police Chief David Moore and Mrs. T.
Congratulations!
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Student News:
updated: 3/20/2008
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Battery's Andy Parrino Sees action in Major League
Battery alum and instructor Andy Parrino was part of the San Diego Padres team that played an exhibition game on March 18 against the Chicago White Sox.
Andy turned two double plays in the three innings he played.
Congratulations!
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Student News:
updated: 3/15/2008
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Battery Alum Had Strong Play in Florida
Battery alum Dave Roth, a senior at St. John Fisher College, returned from the Russ-Matt Invitational in Central Florida with a great record.
He hit four home runs, had seven RBI and batted .444. Dave went 3-for-4 with two homers in Fisher's 4-3 win over York College.
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Student News:
updated: 3/15/2008
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Battery Students - College Update
Albion High School senior pitcher Dave Pilon has been accepted at the Rochester Institute of Technology.
Brockport High School outfielder Kane Share has been accepted at SUNY Oswego.
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Student News:
updated: 2/27/2008
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Battery Student Receives Bucky Dent MVP Award
Nick Morticelli, 17 years old and a junior at Penfield High School, recently attended Bucky Dent’s Baseball School in Delray Beach, Florida
where he was awarded a Bucky Dent MVP award for his performance as a member of a 16-17 year old team made up of players from throughout the
country.
Nick received defensive instruction each morning and participated in games every afternoon. The MVP award was presented at a
ceremony at the conclusion of the week-long camp and reflected Nick's baseball performance, attitude, work ethic and leadership. He trains
for baseball year round at the Battery in Gates. Nick is the son of Peter and Deborah Morticelli of Penfield.
Nick with Bucky Dent and former pro baseball player, Rafi Rodriguez.
Congratulations!
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Student News:
updated: 2/22/2008
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Battery Students - College Update
Gates Chili High School catcher Daniel Piehler has been awarded the Wilder Trustee Scholarship at the University of Rochester and the
Rochester National Grant. Along with some other scholarships, Dan has received awards for a total of $46,500 a year.
Gates Chili High School pitcher Bradley Potter is the recipient of the Bergmann Associates scholarship. The award will be presented
at the Rochester Engineering Society's Annual Ball on April 5.
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Student News:
updated: 2/17/2008
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Battery Alum Signed Letter of Intent to Play for the University of Vermont
McQuaid Jesuit High School pitcher Ryan Haughtalen has signed a letter of intent to play for the University of Vermont.
Ryan has trained at The Battery for several years.
Congratulations!
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Student News:
updated: 2/14/2008
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Battery Student Named Valedictorian
Senior pitcher and Battery student Jordan Vokes has been named the 2008 valedictorian of Caledonia-Mumford High School.
Congratulations!
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Student News:
updated: 2/14/2008
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Battery Student Recognized for Doing the Right Thing
Churchville Chili High School pitcher David Mazzullo was recognized by the Rochester Police Department for Doing the Right Thing.
Dave has volunteered for the last four years for "Compassion Net' and spends time with children whose parents or grandparents suffer
from cancer.
Dave, who will attend Oswego State and plans to major in business, has trained at The Battery since he was a little leaguer.
Photo of Dave with Coach T and Police Chief David Moore
Congratulations!
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Student News:
updated: 2/7/2008
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Battery Students - College Update
Gates Chili High School catcher Dan Piehler has been
accepted at Utica College (and offfered a presidential scholarship worth a total
of $68,000), St. John Fisher, Oneonta State and the University of Rochester. Dan
has decided to attend the U of R and plans to play for the Yellow Jackets.
Gates Chili High School pitcher Bradley Potter has been
accepted at Case Western Reserve University and awarded the Trustees Scholarship
for a total of $110,000 (one hundred and ten thousand). Brad has also been
accepted at Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute and awarded the Medalist Award for
a total of $60,000. He plans to study engineering.
Congratulations!
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Battery News:
updated: 1/31/2008
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Spring 2008 Camp Registrations
The Battery is now registering players for the LL Spring Baseball Academy, the Hitting Camp for players 13 and up and a Hitting Camp for LL age players.
To fill out a registration form, click on either "Academy" or "Camps/Clinics".
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Battery News:
updated: 12/18/2007
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Courtney Fitzgerald Joins Battery Staff
St. John's All-Time Career Leader Courtney Fitzgerald has joined The Battery staff as pitching instructor. She was St. John's University
Softball MVP in 2000, 2003 and 2004. She holds a record of 59 wins and 21 shut outs, having started in 102 games and pitched 711 innings.
She was Big East Pitcher of the Week four times and received several other honors during her college career.
Before moving to the Rochester area, Courtney coached St. John's softball team for the 2004-2005 season and has been a private pitching
instructor in Long Island.
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Battery News:
updated: 12/18/2007
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Battery Student is Recognized for Doing the Right Thing
Gates Chili senior Daniel Piehler was recognized by the Rochester Police Department for Doing the Right Thing. He was nominated for being
a role model to his classmates and baseball teammates during his battle against cancer.
While battling his toughest competitor, Dan attended school regularly, and as a catcher for his baseball team, he played in 16 of the
season's 21 games, batting .333 for the Spartans.
Photo of Dan with Coach T and Police Chief David Moore
Congratulations!
Dan trains at The Battery
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Battery News:
updated: 12/15/2007
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Battery Students - College Update
* Churchville Chili High School pitcher David Mazzullo has been accepted at SUNY Oswego. He plans to major in business.
* Brockport High School pitcher Alex Maxon has been accepted at Le Moyne College and awarded the Dean Scholarship for his academic achivements. The scholarship is worth a total of $58,000 over four years. Alex also played for the Battery 2007 ABC team.
* Gates Chili High School catcher Daniel Piehler has been accepted a SUNY Fredonia. He plans to major in health management.
Congratulations!
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Battery News:
updated: 10/23/2007
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Battery's Andy Parrino Receives Mr. Hustle Award from San Diego Padres
San Diego Padres closed out its instructional fall league in Peoria, Arizona last Friday by handling out awards to their prospects. The Mr. Hustle
Award went to infielder Andrew Parrino, who played there after finishing his season with the Eugene (Oregon) Emeralds.
Andy Parrino trains year round at The Battery and has joined The Battery Staff during the fall and winter months as he prepares for spring training.
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Battery News:
updated: 9/2/2007
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Battery Opens for the Season
The cages are open to the public on Wednesday from 5:30 to 8:30 pm. Catching, fielding, hitting
and pitching lessons, as well as team rentals, are available by appointment by calling 426-0388.
The Battery is presently registering for its 22nd Winter Baseball Academy which starts at the
end of October.
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Battery News:
updated: 9/2/2007
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Battery Co-Ower Appointed to RHBA Board Of Directors
Battery co-owner Grace Tillinghast has been appointed to the Board of Directors of the Rochester
Hispanic Business Association. She will chair the membership committee.
Until earlier in the year, Mrs. T. represented Eastman Kodak Company at RHBA. She is one of the
charter members of the local association.
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Student News:
updated: 6/25/2007
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Battery Students Special Awards Recognition
- Dave Aurand, Caledonia Mumford. Highest
Batting Average (.407) and on base percentage.
- Devin Burke, Brockport. Scholar Athlete
Award
- Joey Di Ponzio, Gates Chili. Birds Eye
Player of the Week. Gates Chili Player of the Week. Sportsmanship
Award.
- Ryan Haughtalen, McQuaid. Birds Eye
Player of the Week
- Joe Jenkins, Brockport. Birds Eye Player
of the Week. Honorable Mention. Scholar Athlete Award. Coaches
Award
- Kyle Kirchgraber, Brockport. Birds Eye
Player of the Week. Named to First Team All County, Scholar
Athlete Award
- Jonathan Laureano, Bishop Kearney. Most
Valuable Player
- Lia Locey, West Irondequoit. Scholar
Athlete Award. Second Team All County Shortstop. Named to All
Tournament Team.
- Alex Maxon, Brockport. Scholar Athlete
Award
- Matt Onuffer, Caledonia Mumford. Birds
Eye Player of the Week
- Brad Potter, Gates Chili. Scholar Athlete
Award
- Jake Privitera, Brockport. Nesbitt Award.
Scholar Athlete Award
- Maddie Reese, Pittsford Mendon. Named to
First Team All County.
- Jordan Rogers, Caledonia Mumford.
Livingston County First Team All Star; tied for most RBI (24)
- Kane Share, Brockport. Birds Eye Player
of the Week. Named to First Team All County
- Corey Upright, Avon. Livingston County
Player of the Week
- Chelsea Vigliotti, Spencerport. Named the
JV Offensive Player of the Year
- Jordan Vokes, Caledonia Mumford. Tied for
most RBI (24)
- Brandon Wrobleski, Greece Athena. Named
to First Team All County
- Jeff Allen, Hilton. Named to First Team All County, Scholar Athlete Award
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Battery News:
updated: 6/16/2007
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Battery Co-Owner Received Mayoral Recognition
Grace Tillinghast, Battery Co-Owner, received the Certificate of Mayoral Recognition on June 15
at a ceremony held at City Hall. Rochester Mayor Robert Duffy recognized Mrs. T for her years
of commitment, dedication and support of the Police Department "Do the Right Thing Program' and
her many contributions to the Rochester community.
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Student News:
updated: 6/12/2007
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Battery Alum Andy Parrino Signs with San Diego Padres
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Rochester, June 12, 2007. Battery alum Andy Parrino announced today that he will sign with the
San Diego Padres organization.
Parrino, a Brockport High School and Le Moyne baseball baseball star, became the 12th position
player and the 6th infielder to be selected in the amateur draft in Le Moyne College history.
The junior shortstop and switch hitter was selected in the 26th round of the MLB Player Draft.
Andy has trained at The Battery since little league. He attended the Winter Baseball Academy
every year from age 6 to 18, as well as baseball summer camps, and took weekly lessons with
Battery instructors to improve his baseball skills.
Andy also played shortstop for The Battery ABC team in 2003 and 2004 before accepting a baseball
scholarship to Le Moyne College in Syracuse.
"I have never seen a player with such a work ethic", states Coach T, owner of the training facility
in Gates. "He was in to practice daily, and even when he was away in college, we saw him every time
he was in town. He even came to hit when he was home from the College World Series in Texas a week
ago; he only had one day before reporting to play in the New England League, and there he was
practicing. If anyone deserves a chance to play at a higher level, he certainly does."
Coach T's comments are also echoed by Jim Quamo, a veteran umpire from the Rochester Umpire
Association. "I stopped at The Battery one evening to see Coach T, and Andy was there taking
a few cuts. I said to myself, 'this kid is going to go far, his work ethic is outstanding
' ... I had just finished umpiring his high school game!"
"I have watched Andy mature from a little league player to one of the top Division I players
in the country", said coach Fred Tillinghast, a Le Moyne College grad who played for the Dolphins
a decade ago. "He has spent thousands of hours training at The Battery and is the best all around
infielder to come out of Western New Yor in the last fifteen years. I have played with and against
current major League players like Eric Chavez, Aaron Boone, Sean Casey and Troy Glaus ... and Andy
has a good feel for the game as anyone I have ever seen. I do not know a talented player with the
work ethic and drive that Andy possesses. He has a bright future in pro baseball and will be a
tremendous addition to the San Diego Padres organization."
Andy is off tomorrow to start his professional career with the Eugene (Oregon) Emeralds in the
Northwest League.
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Student News:
updated: 6/1/2007
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Battery Alum Signed with the Detroit Tigers
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 in Lakeland, Florida to start his professional baseball career.
Paul, along with Battery alum Andy Parrino, also played for the Battery ABC team.
Congratulations for a well deserved chance!
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Student News:
updated: 5/30/2007
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Battery Student Named Player of the Week
Battery student Ryan Houghtalen was named Player of the Week. The junior McQuaid pitcher
defeated Greece Arcadia by striking out eight and went 3-for-3 at the plate, including a
three-run homer.
Ryan is the sixth Battery student to be named Player of the Week in 2007.
Congratulations, Ryan!
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Student News:
updated: 5/24/2007
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Battery's Parrino Named the MAAC 2007 Player of the Year
Le Moyne's junior Andy Parrino ws named the 2007 MAAC Player of the Year.
Andy led the conference in hitting (.396), has the best season in hits (72), had a slugging
percentage of .648, led in total bases (118), had 43 RBI, while recording 39 runs scored, 15
doubles, two triples and nine home runs.
Andy will play in the New England Collegiate League this summer.
Congratulations, Andy!
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Student News:
updated: 5/24/2007
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Battery alum has a good season at SUNY Cortland
Matt Tone, a freshman pitcher at SUNY Cortland, ended the season with a 5-0 record and a 2.48
earned-run average.
Matt attended Irondequoit High School and trained at The Battery since his little league years.
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Student News:
updated: 5/21/2007
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Battery Student Named Player of the Week
Junior infielder/pitcher Kyle Kirchgraber, of Brockport High School, was named Player of the Week.
Kyle knocked in the winning run for his team vs. Rush Henrietta. He had four hits, three RBI and
also scored two runs.
Kyle is the fifth Battery student to be named Player of the Week in 2007.
Congratulations Kyle!
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Student News:
updated: 5/17/2007
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Battery Student Named Player of the Week
Infielder Joey Di Ponzio, a senior at Gates Chili, was named Player of the Week for his recent
performance. Joey, who has trained at The Battery since he was a little leaguer, along with
his brother DJ, a sophomore at Purdue, had ten hits (including a double and a triple), four
RBI and scored seven runs for his team.
Congratulations, Joey!
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Student News:
updated: 4/29/2007
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Battery Student Named Livingston County News Player of the Week
Corey Unpright was named player of the week because the freshman pitcher came within two outs
of a perfect game as Avon blanked visiting York 5-0. He went seven innings allowing two hits
with 13 strike outs and one walk.
Congratulations, Corey!
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Student News:
updated: 4/16/2007
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Battery Students Named Bird Eye Food Players of the Week
Senior pitcher-infielder Matt Onuffer of Caledonia Mumford was named Livingston County Divsion
I Player of the Week for week 2 of the 2007 season. He had two doubles and two RBI vs. Northstar
Christian Academy.
Senior pitcher Joe Jenkins of Brockport was named Monroe County Division I Player of the Week
for week 2. He got the wins over McQuaid and Livonia.
Congratulations, Matt and Joe!
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Student News:
updated: 4/16/2007
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To see how current Battery students are doing in their 2007 season, please click on the Students section.
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