We are an organization of 100 members, that hosts events and workshops around the New York City area, and spread baseball knowledge and interest via our members, events, and social media platforms.
Our Purpose
To develop leadership as people in the game of baseball, in all baseball circles, and perpetuate baseball as the great American game of the future through our cooperative efforts on that behalf.
To aid and assist in the development and promotion of the teaching of baseball to youth groups in cooperation with other programs established for that purpose.
To assist and cooperate with all organizations officially connected with the game of baseball in furthering their interests and ideals.
Our Story
Incorporated in 1963, the New York Professional Baseball Scouts Association is made up of Major League Baseball Scouts residing in the greater New York and border states areas, BBWAA writers and other members of the working baseball press, NCAA and high school coaches and current and former MLB players as well as those approved by a majority vote in view of recognized service to the baseball community.
New York Pro Scouts Board
Joe Rigoli, St. Louis Cardinals, President
Gary Perone, Brooklyn Cyclones, Vice President
Billy Blitzer, Chicago Cubs, Secretary
Jesse Manning, Business Lunch Productions, Executive Director of Communications
Dan Palumbo, Philadelphia Phillies, Director of Community Outreach
Communications Team
Katy Donnelly, Business Lunch Productions, Senior Director of Communications
Joey Jarzynka, St. Francis College, Content Strategist
Joseph Langan, Metsmerized, MILB Content Strategist
