Photo above was taken by Jay Drowns of the Sporting News for the July 2, 2007 Issue "Celebrating America's Games".
New York's Finest baseball Club which has a Non for profit status, consists of 45 New York City Police Officers who work in various communities throughout the city. NY Finest Baseball members come together as does a family, where there is no rank on the field. We are a tight knit Bunch with one common goal. To enjoy ourselves playing the sport we love and helping others anyway we can. In the past we have traveled to various states and countries. We have played other Departments such as Houston, Chicago, Las Vegas Metro, Los Angeles, San Diego, Tucson, Columbus Ohio, and other various police and Fire departments across the country.
NY Finest Baseball Club looks to make the 2009 season very memorable. First off, The Team will celebrate their 15 year anniversary. With that, NY Finest will compete in three local leagues (NYCMBL, All Borough, And Tri-County Baseball Leagues), Several charity events such as Game vs. St. Paul Minnesota PD in the Metrodomme and Annual Game at Keyspan Park vs. FDNY. NY Finest will also be heading to Puerto Rico for spring training, Atlantic City for the Memorial Day Tournament, and other tournaments still in the works. Team management is still working on the first "Family Day" and plans to bring New York's Finest to China for a goodwill tour. After all that is said NY finest will play close to team high, 100 games this year. Check back soon for updates.
Anyone interested in being an official sponsor of the NY Finest Baseball Club can visit the Donation Page where you could donate to the team or purchase an ad in the 2009 journal through Pay Pal or call (212) 414 -7743 for more information. Be sure to visit the team store as new NY Finest Baseball items become available.
The 2009 Anthony Vasquez Memorial Police and Fire Games in NYC will be held July 7-9, 2009. LAPD, New York State Troopers, NY State Court Officers, FDNY, and U.S Military All-Stars will Participate. All Games will be played at Floyd Bennett Field.
Tue. July 7, 2009 1000: LAPD vs. NYPD 1230: FDNY vs. LAPD
Wed. July 8, 2009 1000: USMA vs. FDNY 1230: LAPD vs. USMA 1500: NYST vs. LAPD 1730: NYPD vs. NYSCO
Thur. July 9, 2009 1200: NYPD vs. NYST 1430: USMA vs. NYPD
New York's Finest Baseball Club would like to announce that Police Officers Quarterly will make a Special Edition Magazine for the Team. POQ is one of New York's Finest Baseball biggest supporters. The Team is Honored in having the support of this fine organization. The Law Enforcement oriented magazine can be found in your command or you could visit their website by following this Link. More information coming soon.
10nth Annual NYPD/FDNY Charity Baseball Game Friday July 24, 2009 , 6:45 PM at Keyspan Park.
Each year this rivalry matchup has grown. With outstanding turnouts in the previous events, NY Finest is looking to make this year's game memorable. Come celebrate the Teams 15 Year Anniversary with a great night of baseball. Proceeds of the event will go to NYC PBA Children and Widow's Fund. Tickets are $ 10.00 and can be purchased here.
Family Day 2009
On Sunday July 19, 2009 New York's Finest Baseball will host their Family Day at Floyd Bennett Field in Brooklyn. This will be a free event. The day will be filled with activities for young and old. Beginning at 10:00 Am there will be a Softball Game between cops vs. Bosses. Any MOS interested in playing please click HERE (be sure to leave your RANK, NAME, and COMMAND). Roster spots are limited. A Field Dedication ceremony will follow. The BBQ's will be going all Day. NYPD specialized units will be on hand with different presentations. (Aviation, Mounted, Highway, K-9, and ESU) There will be other children's events throughout the Day. NY Finest own Mel Ariola will be supplying us with music. At 1:00 PM New York's Finest will play the New York State Troopers. This is a free event and no tickets are necessary. Come out to show your support of New York's Finest Baseball Club. Seating is limited, so be sure to bring your beach chairs.
NY Finest vs. St. Paul Finest June 2009- New York's Finest Baseball Club (20-10-1) Traveled to the twin cities to take on ST. Paul Police Department. The first game was held at Hubert H Humphrey Metrodome which is home of the Minnesota Twins. Kevin Gieras lit up the radar gun at 92 mph, Pedro Pena Homered to leftfield, Dave Mischo and Eric Sorensen picked up RBI doubles, and Steve Phelan Walked away with the win. NY Finest was victorious 7-3. Game # 2 matched the two same teams at the Saint Thomas University. Dan Dechirico remains undefeated (5-0) going 6 strong innings for the win, and Joe Ayala Finished up the last three to collect his first career save. The offense was led by Ruben Cardona who collected 2 hits and Dave Rodriguez had a pair of RBI's. NY Finest won 8-2. The Final game took place at Minnetonka High school. On a new 3.5 million Dollar Complex NY Finest was looking for gold as the took on the Minneapolis Blue sox. Jose "Dirty" Sanchez went 6 innings and lived up to his nickname as he held the Blue sox bats to one run gathering the win. Dave Mischo Closed out the trip with his 4th save of the year. NY Finest won 5-4 and returned home undefeated. The NYPD Baseball Team would like to thank all the members of the SPPD Team and new friend "Big AL" for their gracious hospitality and a great time. See the Photo gallery for pictures of this trip.
Baseball stars across the country are stepping up to support a new children’s book, A Glove of Their Own. The book aims to teach children the value of sharing what you have with those in need. And the NYPD Baseball Team is proud to be one of the charities that will benefit from sales of the book.
Bob Salomon, the head of the movement promoting this book said “As a little league coach and proud father of two, I am fortunate enough to be passionate about the “pay it forward” or “give it back” mindset that has slowly been catching on throughout corporate America. A Glove of Their Own is a children’s picture book that personifies this mentality. It utilizes baseball, and an underprivileged group of children's childhood experience. Their love of the game is not defined by the equipment they don’t have but rather the passion and dreams that they do have.”
The book was inspired by a birthday party held for one of the writers, Debbie Moldovan’s, children. In place of gifts, guests were asked to donate baseball equipment for children who normally do without. A Glove of Their Own has caught the attention of big-hearted baseball players including Tommy John,Robb Quinlan, Ken Griffey,Jack Hannahan, Sean Casey, Craig Biggio,Joe Torre,Brent Mayne,and Jason Grilli We have over senventy non-profits and adding more every day.Non-Profits on board are theYogi Berra Museum&Learning Center,Bommer Esiason Foundation,Joe Torre Safe at Home Foundation,Ken Griffey Sr, Foundation,USA Cares,Roberto Clemente Kids,and WBO/World Baseball Outreach, to name a few.
The book can be ordered now at
A Glove of Their Own website. Be sure to click on the Charity code NYP-212 from the drop-down box and NYPD Baseball Team will receive three dollars a book from all sales coded. THANKS!
With each purchase of this wonderful children's book, The NYPD Baseball Team will receive a $3.00 contribution.
Wed June 23 vs. Red Birds 8:00 PM Taft High School
Fri June 25 vs. St. Paul PD 10:00 AM at HHH Metrodome Minneapolis, Minnesota (MLB Twins)
Sat June 26 vs. S. Paul PD 2:00 PM at University of Saint Thomas
Sun June 27 vs. Minneapolis Bluesox TBA
Floyd Bennett Field Home of New York's Finest Baseball
NY Finest has created a Floyd Bennett Field Fund Drive. The Team is continuing to raise funds to add a scoreboard, dugouts, batting cages and other upgrades to Floyd Bennett Field. See the progress the Team has made cleaning up the field and see how close the Finest are to reaching its goal.
New York's Finest Baseball Club will celebrate their 15 year Anniversary in 2009. NY Finest has came a long way throughout the years to become one of the most well respected amateur baseball teams in the country. The Finest looks to improve on a 57-12-4 2008 record.
NY Finest Updates
May 26, 2009- NY Finest returned home from the NABA Atlantic City Memorial Day Tournament. The Finest who was the # 1 seed in the open division got bumped out in the Semi-Finals by the NY/NJ Whitesox 5-3. NY Finest returned to local action as they defeated the Bronx Dodgers 8-3 at Taft High School. New York's Finest is off to a 13 -6-1 record and are in First Place in the All-Boro League (6-1), and are in Second Place in NYCMBL AA Division (5-2).
Statistics dating back to 1994 have been updated.
Game Request
New York's Finest Baseball Club is working on the 2009 schedule. If your interested in Playing the Team please contact us.
The Famous interlocking New York Yankee logo was created in 1877 by Louis B. Tiffany for a medal to be given by the New York City Police Department to Officer John McDowell, the first NYC policeman shot in the line of duty. Because one of the club’s owners, Bill Devery, was a former NYC police chief, the design was adopted by the New York Highlanders who in 1903 became the New York Yankees.
Disclaimer
Although all our players are Police Officers of the New York City Police Department, and we do represent the city of New York and the NYPD on all our trips, tournaments, and charity events. Our website and our Team does not represent the views and opinions of the New York City Police Department or the City of New York. This Website was created and maintained by one of the Teams players and is NOT an official New York City Police Department or a official City of New York Website and neither the NYPD or the City of New York is responsible for the contents within.
