LITTLE FALLS, N.Y. (WKTV) - The Mohawk Valley DiamondDawgs are pleased to announce that Major League Baseball legend Tommy John is joining the Mohawk Valley DiamondDawgs as TEAM CHAIRMAN.
 
"Tommy is the perfect choice to become the Chairman of Mohawk Valley DiamondDawgs. There is no question he knows baseball but he also understands how important the team and players are to our fans, their families and the community. We're looking forward to a long lasting and successful relationship with him”, noted Travis Heiser, General Manager of the DiamondDawgs.
 
“When I was approached by Travis about becoming the Chairman it was an easy decision for me and I am honored to join the DiamondDawgs TEAM. I have been around baseball all my life and I think that the people of the Mohawk Valley have something special here with the DiamondDawgs. I will be working closely with Travis to make the DiamondDawgs the #1 summer collegiate baseball team in the country”, said Tommy John.
 
“I have been in and around Little Falls for the past year and I found it to be a great baseball town.  All of my friends on the New York Mets tell me what a fantastic time they had playing here.  I think with the current ownership that Little Falls can once again be a great baseball city.  The city has everything and now one can spend their time watching future Major League players play on this historic ball field’, noted John
 
John played in the major leagues for over 26 years, including stints with the Yankees, Dodgers, Angels and White Sox. He had three 20-win seasons, played in four World Series and was selected as an All-Star four times: 1968, 1978, 1979 and 1980. John went 4- 1 with a 2.08 ERA in seven League Championship Series starts and 2- 1 with a 2.67 ERA in six World Series appearances. He is the fifth winningest left handed pitcher in major league history.
 
The inaugural 2009 Mohawk Valley DiamondDawgs a record setting season. This past year featured an exciting atmosphere and a new attitude at the “Dawg Pound”. This year’s attendance tripled from previous years with over 13,000 fans attending a DiamondDawgs game this season for an average of 633 a night! We had four crowds of over 1,000 fans and one of our best crowds in Mohawk Valley Baseball history with nearly 1,500 in attendance on July 3rd. The DiamondDawgs finished 3rd in attendance out of 14 teams in the New York Collegiate Baseball League.
 
“I promise that 2010 will be the biggest and best year yet.  Along with team owner David Dittmann and Tommy John we are already busy planning several improvements to enhance the fan experience for the 2010 season at the “Dawg Pound”, said Heiser
 
The DiamondDawgs would love to hear from you over the off-season. If you have any questions or comments or just want to get involved with the team feel free to contact General Manager Travis Heiser at 315-985-0692 or travis@mydiamonddawgs.com .