Tri-City Valley Cats
Encyclopedia
The Tri-City ValleyCats are a minor league baseball
team based in Troy, New York
and the 2010 champions of the New York – Penn League (NYPL). The ValleyCats are the Short-Season A classification affiliate of the Houston Astros
Major League Baseball
club. The name Tri-City is based on the three nearby cities of Albany
, Schenectady
and Troy, which make up New York State's Capital District
. The ValleyCats play at Joseph L. Bruno Stadium
which opened in 2002 on the campus of Hudson Valley Community College
located in Troy. They compete in the Stedler Division with the Vermont Lake Monsters
, Connecticut Tigers
, and Lowell Spinners
.
, as the Little Falls Mets
from 1977 to 1988, and then in Pittsfield, Massachusetts
, as the Pittsfield Mets
(1989 to 2000), and Pittsfield Astros (2001).
. The Spinners had a 3-1 lead going into the 8th inning, but a triple by Aneudi Cuevas down the right field line drove in three runs leading the ValleyCats to a 5-4 victory.
in 2008. The game was played between teams made up of the affiliates of National League
(NL) and American League
(AL) teams. The ValleyCats, affiliate's of the National League
's Houston Astros
, were part of the NL squad. Four ValleyCats were voted to play in the game: first baseman
Phil Disher, left fielder
Jack Shuck, pitcher
Philip Rummel, and center fielder
Thomas Steele. However, Steele was injured two weeks before the game and was replaced by Tri-City third baseman
David Flores.
The NL All Stars won the game on a walk-off RBI by ValleyCats third baseman David Flores. Flores was also voted MVP of the game.
s Shane Wolf, David Miller, and Ashton Mowdy combined to throw the first no-hitter
in the franchise's history. Wolf is a native of nearby Lansing, NY
. The final score of the game was 10-0 over the Oneonta Tigers
.
. The ValleyCats also set a season attendance record in 2008 with 140,631 fans in attendance despite missing many games due to rain delays.
. 6,838 fans attended the game that the ValleyCats ultimately lost 2-1. The ValleyCats also set a new single season attendance record, attracting 145,976 fans to Joseph L. Bruno Stadium
in 2009. The ValleyCats finished the season in fourth place in the Stedler Division, 18 games behind the first place Lowell Spinners
.
, but found themselves back in the championship series for the third time in their short history, later beating the heavy favorite Brooklyn Cyclones
and their 51-24 record two games to none. The Astros extended their PDC thru 2012. Jim Pankovits, the manager of the ValleyCats, left the Astros organization during the off-season to become the manager of Seattle Mariners
double-A team the Jackson Generals. Stubby Clapp, who was previously the hitting coach for the Astros' single-A affiliate, the Lexington Legends
, became the ValleyCats new manager.
The Valley Cats have several mascots, the two most prominent being Southpaw and Sammie. Southpaw is a jersey-wearing cat, representing the "ValleyCat," the team's nickname. Sammie wears a patriotic costume and represents the American historical figure Uncle Sam
, who was born in Troy
. Ketchup, Mustard, and Relish mascots participate in the hot dog race. Other mascots include Southpaw's elderly father Pappy, Speedy the Chicken, Evil Bunny, and Zoggy.
(This list includes any Tri-City ValleyCats that have made a Major League appearance with the exception of notable minor leaguers Koby Clemens & Jordan Parraz)
Minor league baseball
Minor league baseball is a hierarchy of professional baseball leagues in the Americas that compete at levels below Major League Baseball and provide opportunities for player development. All of the minor leagues are operated as independent businesses...
team based in Troy, New York
Troy, New York
Troy is a city in the US State of New York and the seat of Rensselaer County. Troy is located on the western edge of Rensselaer County and on the eastern bank of the Hudson River. Troy has close ties to the nearby cities of Albany and Schenectady, forming a region popularly called the Capital...
and the 2010 champions of the New York – Penn League (NYPL). The ValleyCats are the Short-Season A classification affiliate of the Houston Astros
Houston Astros
The Houston Astros are a Major League Baseball team located in Houston, Texas. They are a member of the National League Central division. The Astros are expected to join the American League West division in 2013. Since , they have played their home games at Minute Maid Park, known as Enron Field...
Major League Baseball
Major League Baseball
Major League Baseball is the highest level of professional baseball in the United States and Canada, consisting of teams that play in the National League and the American League...
club. The name Tri-City is based on the three nearby cities of Albany
Albany, New York
Albany is the capital city of the U.S. state of New York, the seat of Albany County, and the central city of New York's Capital District. Roughly north of New York City, Albany sits on the west bank of the Hudson River, about south of its confluence with the Mohawk River...
, Schenectady
Schenectady, New York
Schenectady is a city in Schenectady County, New York, United States, of which it is the county seat. As of the 2010 census, the city had a population of 66,135...
and Troy, which make up New York State's Capital District
Capital District
New York's Capital District, also known as the Capital Region, is a region in upstate New York that generally refers to the four counties surrounding Albany, the capital of the state: Albany County, Schenectady County, Rensselaer County, and Saratoga County...
. The ValleyCats play at Joseph L. Bruno Stadium
Joseph L. Bruno Stadium
Joseph L. Bruno Stadium is a stadium in North Greenbush, New York. It is primarily used for baseball and is the home field of the Tri-City Valley Cats minor league baseball team...
which opened in 2002 on the campus of Hudson Valley Community College
Hudson Valley Community College
Hudson Valley Community College, a SUNY associated two-year college, is located in Troy in Rensselaer County, New York. Although about eighty percent of the students are from the local area, the remainder are from other parts of New York, other states and from some 30 countries around the...
located in Troy. They compete in the Stedler Division with the Vermont Lake Monsters
Vermont Lake Monsters
The Vermont Lake Monsters are a minor league baseball team in the Short-Season A classification New York - Penn League, affiliated with the Oakland Athletics. The team plays its home games at Centennial Field on the University of Vermont campus in Burlington, Vermont...
, Connecticut Tigers
Connecticut Tigers
The Connecticut Tigers are a minor league baseball team located in Norwich, Connecticut. They are members of the New York - Penn League. The Connecticut Tigers are a Short-Season A classification affiliate of the Detroit Tigers and play their home games at Senator Thomas J. Dodd Memorial Stadium...
, and Lowell Spinners
Lowell Spinners
The Lowell Spinners are a Short-Season A minor league baseball affiliate of the Boston Red Sox.-History:Founded in 1996 after Clyde Smoll moved the Elmira Pioneers to Lowell, Massachusetts, the Spinners play in the New York - Penn League, which has a Short-Season A classification with 76 games a...
.
Before Tri-City
Prior to their arrival in Troy, the club was based first in Little Falls, New YorkLittle Falls (city), New York
Little Falls is a city in Herkimer County, New York, USA. The population was 5,188 at the 2000 census. The name is derived from a small cataract near the city....
, as the Little Falls Mets
Little Falls Mets
The Little Falls Mets were a minor league baseball team located in Little Falls, New York. The team played in the New York - Penn League, and were affiliated with the New York Mets. Their home stadium was Little Falls Veterans Memorial Park...
from 1977 to 1988, and then in Pittsfield, Massachusetts
Pittsfield, Massachusetts
Pittsfield is the largest city and the county seat of Berkshire County, Massachusetts, United States. It is the principal city of the Pittsfield, Massachusetts Metropolitan Statistical Area which encompasses all of Berkshire County. Its area code is 413. Its ZIP code is 01201...
, as the Pittsfield Mets
Pittsfield Mets
The Pittsfield Mets were a minor league baseball team moved to Pittsfield, Massachusetts from Little Falls, NY by an investment group organized by Michael T. Casey. The team played in the New York - Penn League, and were affiliated with the New York Mets from 1989 to 2000 and the Houston Astros in...
(1989 to 2000), and Pittsfield Astros (2001).
2002 Season
The ValleyCats played their first game on the road in Lowell, Massachusetts on Tuesday June 18th, 2002 against their rival the Lowell SpinnersLowell Spinners
The Lowell Spinners are a Short-Season A minor league baseball affiliate of the Boston Red Sox.-History:Founded in 1996 after Clyde Smoll moved the Elmira Pioneers to Lowell, Massachusetts, the Spinners play in the New York - Penn League, which has a Short-Season A classification with 76 games a...
. The Spinners had a 3-1 lead going into the 8th inning, but a triple by Aneudi Cuevas down the right field line drove in three runs leading the ValleyCats to a 5-4 victory.
2006 Season
In their 2006 season, the ValleyCats registered an attendance of 129,126 in 37 contests, averaging 3,489 fans per game. On July 4, 2006, the ValleyCats set a new all-time home attendance mark as 6,123 people attended a game against their rival the Lowell Spinners which was later broken in the following years.All-Star game
The Valley Cats hosted the 4th annual New York – Penn League All Star Game at Joseph L. Bruno StadiumJoseph L. Bruno Stadium
Joseph L. Bruno Stadium is a stadium in North Greenbush, New York. It is primarily used for baseball and is the home field of the Tri-City Valley Cats minor league baseball team...
in 2008. The game was played between teams made up of the affiliates of National League
National League
The National League of Professional Baseball Clubs, known simply as the National League , is the older of two leagues constituting Major League Baseball, and the world's oldest extant professional team sports league. Founded on February 2, 1876, to replace the National Association of Professional...
(NL) and American League
American League
The American League of Professional Baseball Clubs, or simply the American League , is one of two leagues that make up Major League Baseball in the United States and Canada. It developed from the Western League, a minor league based in the Great Lakes states, which eventually aspired to major...
(AL) teams. The ValleyCats, affiliate's of the National League
National League
The National League of Professional Baseball Clubs, known simply as the National League , is the older of two leagues constituting Major League Baseball, and the world's oldest extant professional team sports league. Founded on February 2, 1876, to replace the National Association of Professional...
's Houston Astros
Houston Astros
The Houston Astros are a Major League Baseball team located in Houston, Texas. They are a member of the National League Central division. The Astros are expected to join the American League West division in 2013. Since , they have played their home games at Minute Maid Park, known as Enron Field...
, were part of the NL squad. Four ValleyCats were voted to play in the game: first baseman
First baseman
First base, or 1B, is the first of four stations on a baseball diamond which must be touched in succession by a baserunner in order to score a run for that player's team...
Phil Disher, left fielder
Left fielder
In baseball, a left fielder is an outfielder who plays defense in left field. Left field is the area of the outfield to the left of a person standing at home plate and facing towards the pitcher's mound...
Jack Shuck, pitcher
Pitcher
In baseball, the pitcher is the player who throwsthe baseball from the pitcher's mound toward the catcher to begin each play, with the goal of retiring a batter, who attempts to either make contact with the pitched ball or draw a walk. In the numbering system used to record defensive plays, the...
Philip Rummel, and center fielder
Center fielder
A center fielder, abbreviated CF, is the outfielder in baseball who plays defense in center field – the baseball fielding position between left field and right field...
Thomas Steele. However, Steele was injured two weeks before the game and was replaced by Tri-City third baseman
Third baseman
A third baseman, abbreviated 3B, is the player in baseball whose responsibility is to defend the area nearest to third base — the third of four bases a baserunner must touch in succession to score a run...
David Flores.
The NL All Stars won the game on a walk-off RBI by ValleyCats third baseman David Flores. Flores was also voted MVP of the game.
No-hitter
On June 21, 2008, pitcherPitcher
In baseball, the pitcher is the player who throwsthe baseball from the pitcher's mound toward the catcher to begin each play, with the goal of retiring a batter, who attempts to either make contact with the pitched ball or draw a walk. In the numbering system used to record defensive plays, the...
s Shane Wolf, David Miller, and Ashton Mowdy combined to throw the first no-hitter
No-hitter
A no-hitter is a baseball game in which one team has no hits. In Major League Baseball, the team must be without hits during the entire game, and the game must be at least nine innings. A pitcher who prevents the opposing team from achieving a hit is said to have "thrown a no-hitter"...
in the franchise's history. Wolf is a native of nearby Lansing, NY
Lansing (town), New York
Lansing is a town in Tompkins County, New York, United States. The population was 10,521 at the 2000 census. The town is named after John Lansing. Settlers from Lansing were early residents of the then-township of Lansing, Michigan and named it after their hometown; it would later become a city...
. The final score of the game was 10-0 over the Oneonta Tigers
Oneonta Tigers
The Oneonta Tigers were a minor league baseball team located in Oneonta, New York. They were members of the New York - Penn League. The Tigers were the Short-Season A classification affiliate of the Detroit Tigers, and played their home games at Damaschke Field...
.
Attendance
On July 4, 2008, The ValleyCats once again broke their single game attendance record drawing 6,630 to the ballpark, 2,130 more than the listed ballpark capacity. The ValleyCats won 9-2 against the Jamestown JammersJamestown Jammers
The Jamestown Jammers are a minor league baseball team in Jamestown, New York, United States. The team is the Short-Season A classification affiliate of the Miami Marlins and plays in the New York - Penn League...
. The ValleyCats also set a season attendance record in 2008 with 140,631 fans in attendance despite missing many games due to rain delays.
PDC extension
On September 5, 2008, the ValleyCats extended their PDC (player development contract) with the Houston Astros through the 2010 season.2009 Season
The ValleyCats once again broke attendance records in 2009. Their single game attendance record was broken again on July 4 against the Brooklyn CyclonesBrooklyn Cyclones
The Brooklyn Cyclones is a minor league baseball team in the Short-Season A classification New York - Penn League, affiliated with the New York Mets. The Cyclones play at MCU Park just off the Coney Island boardwalk in the New York City borough of Brooklyn....
. 6,838 fans attended the game that the ValleyCats ultimately lost 2-1. The ValleyCats also set a new single season attendance record, attracting 145,976 fans to Joseph L. Bruno Stadium
Joseph L. Bruno Stadium
Joseph L. Bruno Stadium is a stadium in North Greenbush, New York. It is primarily used for baseball and is the home field of the Tri-City Valley Cats minor league baseball team...
in 2009. The ValleyCats finished the season in fourth place in the Stedler Division, 18 games behind the first place Lowell Spinners
Lowell Spinners
The Lowell Spinners are a Short-Season A minor league baseball affiliate of the Boston Red Sox.-History:Founded in 1996 after Clyde Smoll moved the Elmira Pioneers to Lowell, Massachusetts, the Spinners play in the New York - Penn League, which has a Short-Season A classification with 76 games a...
.
2010 Season / Champions
After three losing seasons, the ValleyCats finally turned around to be one of the front runners of the Stedler Division. They were the underdog in the 2010 NY–Penn League playoffs with a 38–36 record, winning their division by a half game over the Connecticut TigersConnecticut Tigers
The Connecticut Tigers are a minor league baseball team located in Norwich, Connecticut. They are members of the New York - Penn League. The Connecticut Tigers are a Short-Season A classification affiliate of the Detroit Tigers and play their home games at Senator Thomas J. Dodd Memorial Stadium...
, but found themselves back in the championship series for the third time in their short history, later beating the heavy favorite Brooklyn Cyclones
Brooklyn Cyclones
The Brooklyn Cyclones is a minor league baseball team in the Short-Season A classification New York - Penn League, affiliated with the New York Mets. The Cyclones play at MCU Park just off the Coney Island boardwalk in the New York City borough of Brooklyn....
and their 51-24 record two games to none. The Astros extended their PDC thru 2012. Jim Pankovits, the manager of the ValleyCats, left the Astros organization during the off-season to become the manager of Seattle Mariners
Seattle Mariners
The Seattle Mariners are a professional baseball team based in Seattle, Washington. Enfranchised in , the Mariners are a member of the Western Division of Major League Baseball's American League. Safeco Field has been the Mariners' home ballpark since July...
double-A team the Jackson Generals. Stubby Clapp, who was previously the hitting coach for the Astros' single-A affiliate, the Lexington Legends
Lexington Legends
The Lexington Legends are a minor league baseball team of the South Atlantic League , and the Class A affiliate of the Houston Astros. They are located in Lexington, Kentucky, and play their home games at Whitaker Bank Ballpark, located in an industrial area on the northeast side of the city just...
, became the ValleyCats new manager.
Mascots
Uncle Sam
Uncle Sam is a common national personification of the American government originally used during the War of 1812. He is depicted as a stern elderly man with white hair and a goatee beard...
, who was born in Troy
Troy, New York
Troy is a city in the US State of New York and the seat of Rensselaer County. Troy is located on the western edge of Rensselaer County and on the eastern bank of the Hudson River. Troy has close ties to the nearby cities of Albany and Schenectady, forming a region popularly called the Capital...
. Ketchup, Mustard, and Relish mascots participate in the hot dog race. Other mascots include Southpaw's elderly father Pappy, Speedy the Chicken, Evil Bunny, and Zoggy.
Season results
| Season | Affiliation | Manager | Record |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2002 | Astros | Iván DeJesús Ivan DeJesus Iván Alvarez DeJesús is a former Major League Baseball player from 1974 to 1988 for the Los Angeles Dodgers, Chicago Cubs, Philadelphia Phillies, St. Louis Cardinals, New York Yankees, San Francisco Giants, and Detroit Tigers. DeJesús was regarded as a good fielding but light hitting shortstop... |
27–48, 4th place Stedler |
| 2003 | Astros | Iván DeJesús | 44–32, 2nd place Stedler |
| 2004 | Astros | Gregg Langbehn | 50–25, 1st place Stedler |
| 2005 | Astros | Gregg Langbehn | 34–42, 3rd place Stedler |
| 2006 | Astros | Gregg Langbehn | 43–31, 1st place Stedler |
| 2007 | Astros | Pete Rancont | 27–47, 4th place Stedler |
| 2008 | Astros | Pete Rancont | 28–45, 4th place Stedler |
| 2009 | Astros | Jim Pankovits Jim Pankovits James Franklin Pankovits was a Major League Baseball player with the Houston Astros and Boston Red Sox from to . Pankovits was used primarily as a pinch hitter and occasional second baseman. In one instance, he even caught an inning of a game . In his career, he hit .250 with 9 home runs and 55... |
27–48, 4th place Stedler |
| 2010 | Astros | Jim Pankovits | 38-36, 1st place Stedler |
| 2011 | Astros | Stubby Clapp | 33-42, 3rd place Stedler |
Post-season results
- 2004: Defeated Brooklyn CyclonesBrooklyn CyclonesThe Brooklyn Cyclones is a minor league baseball team in the Short-Season A classification New York - Penn League, affiliated with the New York Mets. The Cyclones play at MCU Park just off the Coney Island boardwalk in the New York City borough of Brooklyn....
, 2 games to 1; lost to Mahoning Valley ScrappersMahoning Valley ScrappersThe Mahoning Valley Scrappers are a minor league baseball club based in Niles, Ohio, a city in the valley of the Mahoning River. The Scrappers play in the Pinckney Division of the Short-Season A classification New York - Penn League and are affiliated with the Cleveland Indians Major League...
, 2 games to 0, in championship round.
- 2006: Defeated Auburn DoubledaysAuburn DoubledaysThe Auburn Doubledays are a minor league baseball team in Auburn, New York, USA, that is owned and operated by Auburn Community Baseball. They are a member of the Short-Season Class A New York-Penn League and have been a farm team of the Houston Astros , the Toronto Blue Jays , and Washington...
2 games to none; lost to Staten Island YankeesStaten Island YankeesThe Staten Island Yankees are a minor league baseball team, located in the New York City borough of Staten Island. Nicknamed the "Baby Bombers," the Yankees are a Short-Season A classification affiliate of the New York Yankees and play in the New York - Penn League at Richmond County Bank Ballpark...
, 2 games to 1, in championship round.
- 2010: Defeated Batavia MuckdogsBatavia MuckdogsThe Batavia Muckdogs are a minor league baseball team based in Batavia, a city in Genesee County, New York, United States. The Muckdogs are the current Short-Season A affiliate of the St. Louis Cardinals...
2 games to 1; Defeated Brooklyn CyclonesBrooklyn CyclonesThe Brooklyn Cyclones is a minor league baseball team in the Short-Season A classification New York - Penn League, affiliated with the New York Mets. The Cyclones play at MCU Park just off the Coney Island boardwalk in the New York City borough of Brooklyn....
2 games to 0, in championship round.
Fast facts
- Total Attendance
- Joseph L. Bruno Stadium
- 2002 - 108,409
- 2003 - 103,984
- 2004 - 110,497
- 2005 - 116,674
- 2006 - 129,126
- 2007 - 136,809
- 2008 - 140,631
- 2009 - 145,976
- 2010 - 155,315 (5th most in NY-Penn League).
- 2011 - 156,279
- Joseph L. Bruno Stadium
- Ballpark Dimensions
- LF - 325 feet
- CF - 400 feet
- RF - 325 feet
- First Game
- Tuesday, June 18, 2002 vs Lowell Spinners (at LeLacheur Park, Lowell, MA – W5-4)
- Season Records (2002–present)
- Hits
- 2005 - Neil Sellers (96)
- Doubles
- 2003 - Brock Koman (25)
- Triples
- 2007 - Collin DeLome (7)
- Home runs
- 2004 - Mario Garza (15)
- Runs Batted In
- 2004 - Mario Garza (65)
- Stolen Bases
- 2003 - Josh AndersonJosh Anderson (baseball)Joshua Aaron Anderson is an American Major League Baseball outfielder. He bats left-handed and throws right-handed...
(26)
- 2003 - Josh Anderson
- Wins
- 2004 - Ronnie Ventura (11)
- Saves
- 2011 - Ryan Cole (10)
- 2007 - Jason Dominguez (10)
- Strikeouts
- 2003 - Matt AlbersMatt AlbersMatthew James Albers is an American professional baseball pitcher with the Boston Red Sox of Major League Baseball.-High school:In 2001, Albers graduated William P. Clements High School in Sugar Land, Texas...
(94)
- 2003 - Matt Albers
- Hits
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(2006-2007, Florida MarlinsFlorida MarlinsThe Miami Marlins are a professional baseball team based in Miami, Florida, United States. Established in 1993 as an expansion franchise called the Florida Marlins, the Marlins are a member of the Eastern Division of Major League Baseball's National League. The Marlins played their home games at...
) - Fernando AbadFernando AbadFernando Antonio Abad is a left-handed Major League Baseball relief pitcher for the Houston Astros....
(2007, Houston AstrosHouston AstrosThe Houston Astros are a Major League Baseball team located in Houston, Texas. They are a member of the National League Central division. The Astros are expected to join the American League West division in 2013. Since , they have played their home games at Minute Maid Park, known as Enron Field...
) - Jason CastroJason Castro (baseball)Jason Michael Castro is a catcher for the Houston Astros.-Career:Castro played high school baseball for Castro Valley High School....
(2008, Houston AstrosHouston AstrosThe Houston Astros are a Major League Baseball team located in Houston, Texas. They are a member of the National League Central division. The Astros are expected to join the American League West division in 2013. Since , they have played their home games at Minute Maid Park, known as Enron Field...
) - Jordan LylesJordan LylesJordan Horton Lyles is an American professional baseball pitcher for the Houston Astros of Major League Baseball.-Playing career:...
(2008, Houston AstrosHouston AstrosThe Houston Astros are a Major League Baseball team located in Houston, Texas. They are a member of the National League Central division. The Astros are expected to join the American League West division in 2013. Since , they have played their home games at Minute Maid Park, known as Enron Field...
) - J. B. ShuckJ. B. ShuckJack Burdett Shuck III, known as J. B. Shuck, is an Major League Baseball outfielder for the Houston Astros.-Amateur career:Shuck went to Galion High School, where he batted .576 with a 1.650 OPS and had a 1.12 ERA with 134 strikeouts in 69 innings. He lettered in baseball and basketball...
(2008, Houston AstrosHouston AstrosThe Houston Astros are a Major League Baseball team located in Houston, Texas. They are a member of the National League Central division. The Astros are expected to join the American League West division in 2013. Since , they have played their home games at Minute Maid Park, known as Enron Field...
) - J. D. MartinezJ. D. MartinezJulio Daniel "J. D." Martinez is a Major League Baseball outfielder for the Houston Astros.-School career:...
(2009, Houston AstrosHouston AstrosThe Houston Astros are a Major League Baseball team located in Houston, Texas. They are a member of the National League Central division. The Astros are expected to join the American League West division in 2013. Since , they have played their home games at Minute Maid Park, known as Enron Field...
) - José AltuveJosé AltuveJosé Altuve is a Major League Baseball second baseman for the Houston Astros.-Professional career:Altuve represented the Houston Astros at the 2011 All-Star Futures Game...
(2009, Houston AstrosHouston AstrosThe Houston Astros are a Major League Baseball team located in Houston, Texas. They are a member of the National League Central division. The Astros are expected to join the American League West division in 2013. Since , they have played their home games at Minute Maid Park, known as Enron Field...
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Pittsfield Mets
- Alberto Castillo (1989–1990, Long Island DucksLong Island DucksThe Long Island Ducks is an American professional baseball team based in Central Islip, New York. They are a member of the Liberty Division of the Atlantic League of Professional Baseball, which is not affiliated with Major League Baseball...
) - Jeromy BurnitzJeromy BurnitzJeromy Neal Burnitz is a former baseball player who was a right fielder in Major League Baseball who played with the New York Mets , Cleveland Indians , Milwaukee Brewers , Los Angeles Dodgers , Colorado Rockies , Chicago Cubs , and Pittsburgh Pirates .Burnitz played his...
(1990) - Edgardo AlfonzoEdgardo AlfonzoEdgardo Antonio Alfonzo a.k.a. "Fonzie" is a former Major League Baseball infielder who most recently played for the Yomiuri Giants. He bats and throws right-handed, and is tall and weighs...
(1992) - Benny AgbayaniBenny AgbayaniBenny Peter Agbayani, Jr. is retired professional baseball player. Born in Hawaii to Filipino and Samoan parents, he attended Saint Louis School and Hawaii Pacific University. He also attended the Oregon Institute of Technology...
(1993) - Jason IsringhausenJason IsringhausenJason Derik Isringhausen is a Major League Baseball relief pitcher.-New York Mets:Isringhausen was chosen as a draft-and-follow prospect by the New York Mets in the 44th round of the 1991 Major League Baseball Draft...
(1993, New York MetsNew York MetsThe New York Mets are a professional baseball team based in the borough of Queens in New York City, New York. They belong to Major League Baseball's National League East Division. One of baseball's first expansion teams, the Mets were founded in 1962 to replace New York's departed National League...
) - Preston WilsonPreston WilsonPreston James Richard Wilson is a retired professional baseball outfielder. He played in the major leagues from 1998-2007. He is both the nephew and stepson of former New York Mets star Mookie Wilson...
(1993) - Jay PaytonJay PaytonJason Lee "Jay" Payton is a former Major League Baseball outfielder. He has played for the New York Mets , Colorado Rockies , San Diego Padres , Boston Red Sox , Oakland Athletics Baltimore Orioles and the Colorado Rockies in 2010. He bats and throws right-handed. Payton is an opposite-field...
(1994) - Terrence LongTerrence LongTerrence Deon Long is a former outfielder in Major League Baseball. Long batted and threw left-handed....
(1995) - A.J. Burnett (1997, New York YankeesNew York YankeesThe New York Yankees are a professional baseball team based in the The Bronx, New York. They compete in Major League Baseball in the American League's East Division...
) - Ty WiggintonTy WiggintonTy Allen Wigginton is an American professional baseball infielder for the Philadelphia Phillies of Major League Baseball. He is known as a utility player, having platooned as an infielder and an outfielder during his career. He bats and throws right-handed...
(1998, Colorado RockiesColorado RockiesThe Colorado Rockies are a Major League Baseball team based in Denver, Colorado. Established in 1991, they started play in 1993 and are in the West Division of the National League. The team is named after the Rocky Mountains...
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(This list includes any Tri-City ValleyCats that have made a Major League appearance with the exception of notable minor leaguers Koby Clemens & Jordan Parraz)