Announcing an Outstanding Achievement by a Salt Cat Alum

The Syracuse Salt Cats are thrilled to announce that our former player, Dan Fiorito — a standout summer Salt Cat in 2011-12, two-time New York Collegiate Baseball League All-Star, and Division III All-American at Manhattanville College — has been named the first-base coach for the New York Yankees.

(New York Post) : https://nypost.com/2025/11/10/sports/yankees-tap-in-house-candidate-dan-fiorito-as-new-first-base-coach/

Dan’s journey embodies what the Salt Cats stand for: determination, growth, and excellence. After shining with the Salt Cats in 2011 and 2012 and earning All Star and All-League honors, he continued his career with Manhattanville, signed with the Yankees organization after the summer 2012 season, played up to the Triple A level, and now steps into a key role at the Major League level. 

He was also a Manager for the Hudson Valley Renegades A and Manager of the Year in the Eastern League for the Sommerset Patriots AA in 2022.  Dan began his coaching career in the Pulaski Yankees (Rookie‑level affiliate of the New York Yankees) in 2017 as a defensive coach after his playing career ended in 2016. He was previously an infield / outfield coordinator with the Yankees.

Fiorito is expected to double as the Yankees’ infield coach, as Chapman did, and finish off the revamping of Manager Aaron's Boone’s staff heading into 2026.

We couldn’t be more proud to see one of our own reach this milestone. Congratulations, Dan — you’re an inspiration for all current and future Salt Cats! 

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The Salt Cats came into the NYCBL in 2010 after playing in the Eastern Collegiate Baseball League for two seasons. We have had several players from several Colleges and Universities located throughout the United States and Canada and have enjoyed the experiences and quality of the soon to be 48 year old New York Collegiate Baseball League. The NYCBL is one of the most historic Collegiate Summer Baseball Leagues in America.  The NYCBL is a member of  the National Alliance of Collegiate Summer Baseball is governed by NCAA rules and regulations.  The league is partially funded by Major League Baseball.

The Salt Cats are one of the most active multi-media teams in the NYCBL!

CONGRATULATIONS TO OUR 2025 SALT CATS NYCBL ALL LEAGUE SELECTIONS:

Selected to the All League Pitching staff were:

Aiden Kempf - Pace U. - 5-0 / 1.96 ERA / 58 K'S

Max Vosters - Muskingum U. - 5-1 / 1.53 ERA / 51 K'S

Nick Cappello - Florence Darlington Tech. - 3-2 / 2.56 ERA / 34 K'S

Jake Shaughnessy - Eastern Connecticut State - 3-1 / 0.56 ERA /44 K'S

Selected as All League  hitters / position players:

Andrew Heppner - U. Binghamton  - .379 BA / 30 RBI'S

Tristan Galatchalian - Cortland State - 315 BA / 44 RBI'S

Congrats to our whole pitching staff on being the best in the league striking out 423 batters and securing the lowest ERA at 3.79 over 46 games. Also note, that our team BA for hitters was .279 while striking out only 275 times over 46 games in a league leading 1678 plate appearances. Job well done!!! Once again, WE ARE THE CHAMPIONS.

The annual ICE BUCKET CHALLENGE to suppor the fight against the dreaded ALS (Lou Gehrigs disease) was a huge success. 

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MEET YOUR 2026 SYRACUSE SALT CATS.....(2026 ROSTER SELECTION IS IN PROCESS)

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The Syracuse Salt Cats Franchise would also like to thank the "Diamond Super Sponsors" for their generosity and support!!!!!!

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Dr. Mark Pisik enters his 13th year as the team Medical Director and team physician.

Dr.  Pisik is a family medicine doctor in Syracuse, New York. He received his medical degree from State University of New York Upstate Medical University and has been in practice for over  30  years.

Dr. Pisik has been the Salt Cats team physician since the program's inception  and is a member of the Board of Directors.

Dr. Pisik has been a School Physician in the Westhill  School District and is a Physician with SUNY Onondaga Community College. He will oversee and administrate the Athletic Training and injury assessment and treatment programs for the team.

Subspecialties: General Family Medicine, Sports Medicine (Non-Surgical)

Ally graduated from Merrimack College in the accelerated 3+2 program with a BS in Exercise Science and  Masters of Science in Athletic Training.  Ally will enter her 3rd season as our Team Athletic Trainer.

She  graduated in 2022. She started her career in Massachusetts at a local high school. She enjoys  going to the beach and traveling. She loves her dog Koda who is a Catahoula. She is also an assistant softball coach with a local travel softball organization. 

Ally is the Athletic Trainer at Baldwinsville High School.

This is Ally's second summer season with the Salt Cats

Joe Miczan will return to the Salt Cats 2026 staff as Director of Baseball / Broadcast Operations . He has been with the Salt Cats since 2023.

 He will direct all aspects relative to  Broadcasting and Official scoring with the Live game broadcast crew.

He will also handle all Baseball Operations, both on and off the field. 

Joe will oversee Official scoring duties in the Press Box for all home games as well as work directly with the Baseball Manager and the coaching staff.

Joe is a Teacher in the Solvay Union Free School District and is a Graduate of Syracuse University.

Joe is an Assistant football Coach and baseball coach at Solvay High School. He is also an elected Official (Trustee) in the Village of Solvay, New York.

Tyler has recently graduated from East Syracuse Minoa Central High school in Minoa, New York! He will join the Salt Cats Game Day Operations staff for his third season. Last season Tyler acted under the Director of Administration for the Salt Cats and was a a Game Day Operations staff Supervisor.

Tyler will over see and direct operations in the following areas:  main gate, ticketing, concessions, meal planning, pre and post game marketing set up, as well as assume in dugout roles as needed. 

Prior to graduating from ESM, Tyler played volleyball and baseball. Tyler  attends college and majors in Sports Management. 

Tyler will  work side by side with our Director of Baseball Operations and the team Manager.

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The Syracuse Salt Cats are already moving forward towards the summer 2026 season. Ticket packages are available as well as Sponsor Packages, both of which can be found in the "Pages"  tab in the menu. The team will host several sponsor nights which will be advertised on the website as well as listed in the team game schedule.

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