Mike Leiderman Cup
SCPAL Dedicates Batting Cage to the Late Mike Leiderman
By Skip Murray Galita Leiderman stood alongside the signage that honored her husband Michael at the Suffolk County Police Athletic League Sports Complex in Holtsville. The Long Island Boys of Summer Baseball League erected the six-by-eight-foot sign in honor of a man who was all baseball all the time. The BOS built two brand new batting cages on each side of the PAL Stadium field. Leiderman’s wife along with former Long Island Storm pitcher Matt Lyons and Long Island Stan Musial board member George Rhein of the Long Island Cardinals took part in the dedication of the batting cages. “To say I’m proud of him is an understatement,” she said. “His impact in the Long Island baseball community will be felt forever. He was a passionate man in everything he did – but his greatest love was th...
Where Are They Now Powered by the BK7 Brand: Nick Clark
(Photo Credit: Cosmic Fox Media) When it comes to sliding door moments – this one might top the list. During his senior season at West Babylon HS, Nick Clark had already decided he wanted to attend Adelphi University to play basketball. His dream was to play in the NBA. Despite West Babylon’s outstanding team – they won the Suffolk County Championship in 1993 and 1994 – he did not have plans to continue his career after graduation. As fate would have it, legendary Adelphi baseball coach Ron Davies, was attending his West Babylon game to watch his teammate, Mike Rayola. Clark had what he described as his “best game of the year” and Coach Davies asked him if he’d be interested in playing baseball at Adelphi University. Clark responded that he was alr...
New York City Captures Second Annual Leiderman Cup
For the second straight year, Axcess Baseball and Greater New York Sandlot teamed up to host the Mike Leiderman Cup – a charity game between New York City and Long Island to benefit the ALS Foundation. Mike Leiderman was a beloved member of the Long Island baseball community that tragically passed away in 2018 at the age of 56. He had an impact on countless individuals through his philanthropic work and also his dedication to the game of baseball. He founded the Long Island Storm and under his guidance, they won dozens of national tournaments, several national championships and sent over 100 players to professional ball. The event itself was not just a competition but a celebration of his life as his son, David, was invited to fire the ceremonial first pitch of the game to Long Islan...
New York City Captures the 1st Annual Mike Leiderman Cup
Maritime HC Charlie Barbieri discusses the impact that Mike Leiderman had on his career and why tonight was about celebrating his life pic.twitter.com/58PhA5wJmQ — Axcess Baseball LI (@axcessbaseball) August 18, 2021 Oh what a night! The first annual Mike Leiderman Cup took place last night at SUNY Maritime between rosters composed of players from New York City and Long Island. The game was competitive, with New York City winning 3-1, holding off a late LI rally that all occurred with two outs and nobody on in the 9th, but the reason for the event was to honor the life of Mike Leiderman and raise money for the ALS Foundation. From that standpoint, it was a resounding success as we were able to raise $5,000 for the cause. The evening began with 3x World Series champ and New York Mets Hall o...
