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If you are confused about bat size—remember—bat speed is the key to hitting. Swing a bat you can handle, not one that handles you!
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Instructors

Our instructors have a wealth of baseball experience and many have professional experience. Read below to learn more.


Jerry Scarcella

  • 8 years as a professional pitche
  • #1 draft pick out of high school
  • Major league camp with Giants
  • Full scholarship to Arizona State
  • Varsity Head Coach at Williamsville North High School
  • BSB instructor since 1993
  • Billy Scherrer

  • 15 years as a major league pitcher with the Cincinnati Reds and Detroit Tigers
  • Assistant General Manager of the Chicago White Sox
  • Pitched in the ’84 World Series with the Detroit Tigers
  • BSB instructor since 1993
  • Mike Wagner

  • 17 years as a MUNY league pitcher
  • Tryouts with Atlanta, Pittsburgh and Philadelphia
  • Varsity Head Coach at St. Mary’s High School
  • BSB instructor since 1995
  • Joe Gannon

  • 8 years as a professional pitcher
  • Played AAA for Ottawa
  • Played in East Coast and Mid-Atlantic Leagues
  • Current Scout for Toronto Blue Jays
  • BSB instructor since 1997
  • Derek Pawlowski

  • 8 year MUNY Player
  • BSB instructor since 2000
  • John Barberio

  • 20 years as a MUNY league player
  • Varsity Head coach of Divinchi High School
  • Member Team New Era 2009 MBL National Championship Team
  • BSB instructor since 2001
  • Eric Kelly

  • Played in IBL League out of Canada
  • 5 year MUNY league player
  • BSB instructor since 2005
  • Gary Klumpp

  • Played at University of Buffalo
  • 10 year MUNY league player
  • BSB instructor since 1997
  • Adam Durfee

  • Played in IBL League out of Canada
  • Played at University of Buffalo
  • BSB instructor since 2008
  • Clayton Brigham

  • 4 year MUNY League player
  • Played 2 years Erie Community College
  • Played 2 years Peru State College
  • BSB instructor since 2008
  • Softball Instructors

    Kate Kraus

  • Played 2 years at Keuka College
  • Played 2 years University of Buffalo
  • BSB instructor since 2010

    Molly McCarthy

  • 4 year player at St. Bonaventure
  • JV Softball Coach at Williamsville North High School
  • BSB instructor since 2004
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