Opening Day is just one week away! Please join us in starting our seven day countdown to Americans baseball by spotlighting today‘s four new players.
Robert Leach:
Leach is a 6’2”, 180 pound right handed pitcher. He is a rising junior Biochemistry student from St. John Fisher University. This season with the Cardinals, Leach started nine games, striking out 33 in 34.2 innings. Robert pitched a perfect game in high school, recording the first in Orchard Park history. A fan of the popular tv show Impractical Jokers, Robert has met one of the stars of the show, Murr.
Tommy Mathay:
Mathay is a 5’10”, 170 pound rising junior outfielder from Panola College. He is a business major. In 36 games, with the Ponies, Mathay has batted .296 with 14 RBIs. In addition, Mathay has stolen nine bases, which is among the team lead for Panola. While Niagara Falls isn’t the prime location, Tommy has one of the more interesting and unique hobbies on the team, as he enjoys scuba diving in his free time.
Shane Pray:
Pray is a 5’10”, 190 pound rising senior catcher and third baseman. He attends SUNY Fredonia in the college’s Sports Management department mo. With the Blue Devils, Pray started 22 games, driving in nine runs and hitting a home run. In his free time, Shane enjoys going hunting.
Jack Satinoff:
Satinoff is a 5’8”, 150 pound infielder entering his sophomore year in Trevecca Nazarene University’s Sports Management program. While Satinoff did not appear in any of the Trojans’ games, he has proven to be a versatile piece of a defense. With his high school team, Nolensville, he played second baseman, shortstop, and outfield. Last summer, Satinoff played for the Nashville Knights and helped lead the team to the state championship. In middle school, Jack was a skilled musician as he could play the trombone, trumpet, and baritone.
Want to witness the action? Join us for our home opener on Friday June 6th at 6:30pm, when we host the Niagara-Canada Ironbacks! Stay through the game and enjoy a fireworks show presented by Seneca Niagara Resort & Casino. To purchase single-game or season tickers, call 716-215-6161 or visit niagarafallsamericans.com for more information. Season tickets start as low as $99! If you or someone you know is interested in sponsoring the Americans, or organizing a group outing to an Americans game, please contact General Manager Marc Witt at mwitt.canusa@gmail.com.
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