After 30+ years in the New York Collegiate Baseball League, in 2011, the Mohawks joined the newly formed Perfect Game Collegiate Baseball League which combined some of the better summer baseball franchises in the nation and partnered them with Perfect Game USA, the world's utmost leader in scouting and reporting services. 

The Mohawks, who were located in Schenectady prior to 2003, have won NYCBL championships in 1988 under then head coach, and also former team owner/president Bob Bellizzi, again in 2003 under Bill Consiglio, in 2004 under Nicholas Enriquez, and in 2009, 2010, 2012, 2013, 2014, 2016, 2019, 2022, 2023 and 2024 under Keith Griffin. 2022 was the Mohawks best ever season as they went 43-7-1, won the PGCBL Championship and were named the Summer Collegiate Team of the Year by Perfect Game USA.

In addition, there have been well over 200 former Mohawks who have signed professional baseball contracts, currently including over including San Francisco Giants phenom Hunter Pence (Texas-Arlington) who played for the Mohawks in 2002, Luke Maile (Kentucky) of the Cincinnati Reds, Matt Gage (Siena) of the New York Mets, Trey Wingenter (Auburn) of the Chicago Cubs, Mark Leiter Jr. (NJIT) of the New York Yankees, Zach Logue (Kentucky) of the Los Angeles Dodgers, Tim Herrin (Indiana) of the Cleveland Guardians, Joe LaSorsa (St. John's) of the Washington Nationals and Andrew Saalfrank (Indiana) of the Arizona Diamondbacks. John Nogowski (Florida State), Chandler Shepherd (Kentucky), Cord Phelps (Stanford), Brendan Harris (William and Mary), Logan Darnell (Kentucky), Glen Barker (Saint Rose), Valentino Pascucci (U. Of Oklahoma) and Tim Christman (Siena) were also former Mohawks who played in the big leagues. In 2019, the Mohawks set a record with 23 former players drafted. In 2020 Justin Foscue (Mississippi State) became the first former Mohawk taken in the first round as the Texas Rangers selected him with the 14th overall pick. In 2023, Matt Shaw (Maryland) became the Mohawks highest draft pick as the Cubs selected him 13th overall. Currently, the Mohawks have over 70 former players in professional baseball.

The Mohawks have grown into one of the top places to play summer baseball in America. The players will note that the game atmosphere at Rao Family Stadium at Shuttleworth Park is one of the best in the country and with large enthusiastic crowds and getting the kids involved -  after seeing a game, you would see their point.

The league will continue to have current college stars and future professional players in it. Make sure you come out to the ballpark to catch some of the exciting brand of baseball that they have to offer. See you at the game!!!

Mohawk Baseball Club results since joining the NYCBL

Mohawk Baseball Club Total Career Coaching Wins

Mohawks Single Game Records

Most Runs

25 - June 25, 1988 Schenectady Mohawks at Broome Rangers

(in Amsterdam)

22 - July 9, 2017 at Adirondack Trail Blazers, July 2, 2022 vs. Glens Falls Dragons

Most Runs in an Inning

15 - June 25, 2024; 6th inning vs. Boonville Lumberjacks 

Most Hits

29 - July 9, 2017 at Adirondack Trail Blazers

Most Home Runs

8 - June 25, 1988 Schenectady Mohawks at Broome Rangers

(in Amsterdam)

5 - June 18, 2019 vs. Mohawk Valley DiamondDawgs

Most Hits by a Player

5 - John Valente (June 22, 2017), (July 3, 2017)

Most Doubles by a Player

3 - Austin Sheffield (June 30, 2009), Jeff Boehm (July 8, 2012), Zak Colby (July 29, 2012), Cam Gurney (June 16, 2023)

Most Home Runs by a Player

3 - Anthony Gonnellla (July 5, 2017), Mason Swinney (June 26, 2023)

Most RBI by a Player

8 - Dylan Smith (July 30, 2013)

Most Strikeouts

19 - June 12, 2008 at Little Falls Diamond Miners, June 16, 2009 vs. Saratoga Phillies, June 22, 2019 at Watertown Rapids

Most Strikeouts by a Player

13 - Brayden Kapteyn (June 16, 2009), Dave Filak (July 12, 2009), Mark Leiter, Jr. (August 1, 2011), Mark Leiter, Jr. (August 6, 2012), Nick Massa (August 7, 2019), Max Ramirez (August 3, 2023)

Most Stolen Bases

9 - July 3, 2008, 2019

No-Hitters

Sean Bouthilette (June 22, 2010)

Taylor Blatch (July 27, 2014)

Cole Cheatham, Von Baker (June 19, 2022)

Zach Eldred, Ben Huckans (July 7, 2023)

Brandon Peterson, Von Baker (July 11, 2023)

Longest Winning Streak

Overall: 16 games - June 16, 2023 - July 5, 2023

Home Winning Streak: 15 games - June 1, 2023 - July 5, 2023

Road Winning Streak: 13 games - June 3, 2022 - June 27, 2022

Longest Hitting Streak

23 Games - Michael Ludowig: June 29, 2018 - July 30, 2018 

Mohawks Individual League Awards  

Player of the Year 2008 - Mark Onorati (Manhattan) 2009 - Brayden Kapteyn (Kentucky) 2013 - John Nogowski (Florida State) 2014 - Josh Gardiner (Radford) 2016 - Joe Genord (South Florida) 2019 - Maxwell Costes (Maryland) 2022 - Gage Miller (Bishop State/Alabama) 2024 - Cade Ladehoff (Michigan)
Pitcher of the Year 2004 - Derrick Gordon (Lamar) 2009 - Brayden Kapteyn (Kentucky) 2010 - Kyle Hunter (Dartmouth) 2012 - Chandler Shepherd (Kentucky) 2015 - Zach Logue (Kentucky) 2021 - Nick Smith (Evansville)
Relief Pitcher of the Year 2022 - Santhosh Gottam (Brown)
Coach of the Year 2009 - Keith Griffin 2012 - Keith Griffin 2022 - Keith Griffin 2023 - Keith Griffin 2024 - Keith Griffin

Mohawk Baseball Past Owner Bob Bellizzi

Bellizzi, the head coach at The College of Saint Rose from 1978 until his passing, had over the past quarter century, developed the Golden Knights into a national powerhouse at the NCAA Division II level. Saint Rose had made the NCAA Northeast Division II Regionals in 1994, 1995, 1997, and 2000. His 2000 team reached their ultimate goal by advancing to the NCAA Division II World Series in Montgomery, Alabama. Prior to that, at the NAIA level, Saint Rose made regional appearances in 1990 and 1991 and went to the 1990 NAIA World Series in Lewiston, Idaho.

Bellizzi boasted a staggering career record of 720-367-2 at Saint Rose and has enjoyed success at the club, NAIA, and NCAA levels. He had dozens of Saint Rose players continue their baseball careers at the professional level, including 1993 grad Glen Barker, who played for the Houston Astros at the major league level from 1999-2001. From 1988-1990, Bellizzi also guided the Schenectady Mohawks to a remarkable 87-37 record and won the league championship in 1988 with a 34-8 record. 

Mohawk Baseball Club Founder Hank Caputo

Caputo played hockey while residing in Canada and is a former professional referee and former scout for RPI’s hockey team. He was most remembered as the Commisiioner of the Northeast Collegiate Baseball League (now the NYCBL) from 1988 until retiring in 1992. He served as a scout for the Baltimore Orioles, Chicago White Sox, and Montreal Expos. Caputo founded and was president of the Schenectady Baseball Club and was also a past president of Schenectady Connie Mack Baseball.

Caputo was inducted into the Schenectady Baseball Hall of Fame and was honored by the City of Schenectady for his involvement in local amatuer baseball. He received the Steve Lembo Award from the New York Professional Hot Stove League and was the recipient of a gold pass from the National Association of Professional Baseball Leagues.

Team Offensive Stats

Team Pitching Stats