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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) and the latest addition, a 12U Spring Softball Academy.
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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