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Our Alumni, Our Legacy Champions Who Still Inspire
At Harlem Hitting Academy, our alumni are more than former players they are the heartbeat of our legacy. From gritty beginnings to greatness on and off the field, these individuals represent the power of opportunity, discipline, and community. This page honors the countless stories of perseverance, pride, and passion that continue to inspire the next generation. Explore the journeys of those who once wore our colors and now shine as role models, mentors, and leaders.
MEET OUR ALUMNI
Giovanni Abreu
The Harlem native would throw in the 93-95 range and an unhittable curveball. He was drafted by the Texas Rangers
Sebastian De La Cruz
The Westchester native had a fine career at Keystone College where he graduated with a degree in business
Yensy Lopez
Born in The Dominican Republic.Lopez pitched for the KC Royals organization
Christopher Bostick
The Buffalo-born MLB player played 2 years with the Baltimore Orioles and plans to return to a MLB roster
MEET OUR ALUMNI
Seven Alemais
Tommy Alpert
Barret Arnold
Miles Allen Blackwell
MEET OUR ALUMNI
Mikey Antonio
Antonio is simply one of the greatest amateur baseball players in New York State history.
The All-American had over 200 Divisional College offers and was drafted in the 3rd round by the KC Royals
John Bivens
The Virginia native was a man amongst boys, the best player in the state of Virginia in baseball and football.
He received a scholarship to play both at the University of Virginia.
He would go on and be drafted by the Milwaukee Brewers and obtain a Master's degree from Virginia State University.
Nelson Bautista
The Washington Heights native was a dual threat and ended up as a pitcher for Ball State, where he led the team to 2 NCAA appearances. The Miami Marlins drafted him
The Harlem-born and Bronx-raised infielder decided to stay local and attended Lehman College,
where he earned an undergraduate and then a master's degree in business.
He runs his own international sporting agency
Jackson Boyd
Byrce Bulls
Mariel Checo
The Washington Heights flame thrower was drafted by The New York Yankess
Jabari Cox
Graduated from Philadelphia University with a degree in finance he now makes Philadelphia his home
Bryan De Aza
The Washington Heights 3rd basemen played and graduated from the University of New Orleans
Saul De La Cruz
Born and raised in Harlem De La Cruz went to the great state of Oklahoma and received his degree in Business from Rogers University
Victor De La Cruz
The Harlem-born De La Cruz received his degree in Psychology from Mercy College. He is now an up-and-coming MMA fighter
William De La Cruz
2016 • SS, 2B
The Bronx born De La Cruz received his Degree from Keystone College, got an advance degree from John Jay College and then became a New York City Police officer. He will now enter NYU to get his master's in criminal justice
Stephan Edimison
The Harlem born speedster graduated out of Allegheny College with a degree in finance. He has made New York City his base as he is heading into international trading.He will attend the University of Michigan to work towards his MBA. He will attend the University of Michigan to work towards his MBA
Ryan Delorbe
2018 • P,
The South Bronx All American and attended Clinton High School
Was an All-American pitcher at Hasdetown College and then pitched at the University of New Orleans where he earned his degree in Business
Gaunlett Eldermire
2010 • CF
The Ohio University All American holds a handful of school records he was selected by the Philadelphia Phillies in the 2010 Major League Baseball draft
Stephen Elmore
2011 • P, LF
The native New Yorker graduated out of Princeton University then received his M.B.A from The Citadel
2012 • CF, LF
The Washington Heights native attended The University of Albany and earned his degree in Finance
Stephen Espina
The Dominican born and raised IF signed and played in the St Louis Cardinals system for 4 years
Jason Garcia
2011 • P
A graduate of Quinnipiac University the Harlem born Garcia has his eyes on becoming a entrepuener in the world of fashion
Francisco Gracequi
2012 • P
The talented Washington Heights lefty pitched in the Toronto Blue Jays Organization
Taylor Hearn
2013 • P
The All-American pitched at OKLAHOMA BAPTIST UNIVERSITY He now pitches in the Major Leagues with the Texas Rangers
Max Hines
2016 • 3B
The Manhattan native attended The University of Maine Hines graduated with a degree in business
Quinten Holmes
2016 • CF
Cleveland Indians 2nd rd draft pick All American New York Gatorade Player of the Year
TEAM USA GOLD MEDAL WINNER
Adam Greenberg
2016 • P
The lower East Side pitcher attended high school in Harlem and then went on to SUNY New Paltz, where he received his bachelor's degree and now goes around the world teaching to kids. he teaches English to kids around the world working with various human rights organizations
Wilton Guzman
2013 • 2B, SS
The talented Washington Heights speedster played and graduated from the University of Arkansas - Pine Bluff with a degree in Business
James Norwood
2010 • P
The New York native played his college baseball at The University of St Louis He was a Draft Pick Chicago Cubs has been pitching in the Major Leagues for 2 seasons
Dilson Hernandez
2013 • LF
Dilson had a love of music he went to The Manhattan School of Music where he received his degree in Music and composition
Justin Hernadez
The Washington Heights native transfers from MCLA College to St Thomas Aquinas
Marcus Hernandez
The Brooklyn-born catcher went to Bucknell where he graduated in criminal justice, next stop is law school
Jonathan Herring
2016 • LF, CF graduated at the University of Massachusetts at Amherst
Jarin Matthews
2009 • RF, LF
Matthews attended Rutgers University and was drafted by the Cincinnati Reds Draft Pick
Joshua Minaya
The Bronx born Minaya had grades that had the Ivy League schools wanting him. he chose to attend an HBCU where he was Sum-ma cum lau-de. Minaya received his degree in engineering. He now works for the Shell Corporation in Louisiana and attended the University of Louisiana where he obtained his Masters Degree in Engineering
Samuel Kaplan
The Bronx-born Kaplan had speed and some pop, He received his degree from Pomona-Pitzer College in California where he was he was sum·ma cum lau·de
P.J Kidd
The Harlem Born Kidd was a lockdown defender. He received his Bachelors's from Chestnut Hill College and his MBA from The University of Wilmington. He is one of the top teachers of defense in the United States
Willy Mo' Lopez
The Harlem-born Lopez once threw out 7 runners in one game,received his degree from StonyBrook University
Cole Parker
2020 • P, 2B, SS
The Nevada native will be in the lineup at Montreat College in North Carolina
Daquan Love
2011 • P
The Harlem native attended Morehouse College and earned a Degree in Economics
2012 • 2B
The Harlem-born McWilliams Now is the Boston Red Sox beat writer for the legendary newspaper The Boston Globe he is now the national baseball reporter at CBS sports
Melvin Mercedes
2011 • SS, 3B
The Washington Heights native attended Central Florida University were he was by drafted by the Oakland A's
Kai Nelson
2016 • CF
The Harlem native played at Georgetown University where he graduated
Was a draft pick for the Washington Nationals
William Patota
2020 • 1B, 3B, LF
The slugger signed at The University of Alabama he was the 2018 Player of the year for the state of Georgia
Andres Perez
The Washington Heights native would play for the Yankees and Dodgers farm system where he put up strong numbers, and would go on to be the highest-paid player in Indy baseball
Morgan Phillips
2010 • CF
The PG All-American was drafted out of high school by the Cincinnati Reds at age 17
He went on to attend and graduate from the College of Charleston. were every year he was there they finished in the top 15 in the country, holds many records at C of C
Sammy Novas
He played at Mercy College, where he graduated and now it makes the state of Rhode Island his home.
Sam Akoto Parker
Born in London, England, but raised in The Bronx. Parker is one of the best baseball players in the country, as he has been drafted multiple times. He will take his talents to the SEC conference at the University of Missouri
Jeral Perez
The Dominican Native signed with the Dodgers in 2022
Jose Ramirez
Was heading to Medical School may now want to go into Engineering
Tyler Paulino
2016 • SS, 3B
The Harlem-born and raised Paulino played and is a graduate of the College of Mount Saint Vincent where he received his Bachelor's and MBA in business in 2020 and 2022. He currently works at Morgan Stanley
2011 • CF
Would be a SWAC All-Conference selection and graduate with a Business degree from Grambling State University. Spent 3 years as a Philadelphia Phillies Coach
Jefrey Pena
2023 •
Pena attends Monroe college and will be deciding what 4-year school he is attending in the spring
Elvis Perez
Perez had a cannon for an arm and would go on to play and receive his Bachelor's degree From Fischer College in Boston
Victor Rosario
2013 • C
Temple University Graduate. Now works in a Non For Profit. Helping kids in underserved communities
Juan Lamar Santos
Santos (Middle)Served in the United States armed service for 5 years, and then graduated from Manhattan College in 2021
Noel Santos
The Harlem-born SS played and graduated from Eastern Michigan University
Received Degree in Finance and now works in New York City as a C.P.A
Ariel Polanco
The Harlem-born Polanco is one of the best-hitting coaches in the country as he is building a legacy in Atlanta Ga as the man to go to. He was conference player of the year at St Augustine University in North Carolina where he graduated with a degree in business
Eric Robinson
2013 •
Received Degree in Finance from Tufts Anheuser-Busch and Beam Suntory and was given the responsibility of opening the agency’s first New York City office.Has rated as one of the under the age of 30 to follow in Sports Business Journal
Born in Washington Heights, as a 14-year-old, I knew he was different, so smart and ahead of all others. Encouraged him to try the Ivys, where he was accepted and attended Corniel University and then transferred to Fordham University with an interest in Finance.He will graduate in 2026 and has decided to go to Columbia Business School
Felix Reynoso
2013 • 3B
The Harlem-born native graduated from Kent State University -2016 Graduate in Aviation
2013 • C, 1B Signed Commitment Johns Hopkins University
Received his Bachelor's at John Hopkins and his Law Degree at The University of Texas
Jean Carlos Rodriguez
Our first MLB draft pick The All American was a 2007 • C Draft pick by the Philadelphia Phillies
VioSergy Rosa
Rosa, Vio Sergy 2010 • 1B
Drafted by the Miami Marlins and finished up with Oakland A's
Rawling Rosario
2010 • 2nd basemen
The Harlem native graduated from the University of Pennsylvania intends to go to Law School
Jonathan Rosero
The Queens native pitched and graduated from Villanova University
Fernelys Sanchez
The Washington Heights-born All-American speedster is a 2011 • CF Atlanta Braves draft pick
Christian Sepulveda
Kevin Tise
The Washington Heights native graduated from Mercy College Degree in Biology and will be making medical school an option
Dario Nicolas Vasquez
Vasquez is becoming a demand New York Actor, whether on stage or on film.
He can be seen on CBS shows Blue Bloods, East New York, etc, Vasquez attends Ithaca College
Dylan Severino
The Bronx resident attends Hunter College where he intends to get a degree in Biology and head to medical school
A graduate of George Washington High School
Segara attended SUNY where he got his degree in physics, and now attends medical school
Marcus Smith
Marcus Smith. Born and raised in Harlem, Smith possesses all 5 tools on the baseball field.
He accepted a baseball scholarship to play at the University of Memphis
William Sosa
The Georgia native Signed a Commitment to play his college ball at The University of North Georgia He graduated with a bachelors degree
A Gold Medal winner with Team USA He attended the University of Pittsburg and was drafted by the Arizona Diamondbacks.
He currently is a sports agent in the Dominican Republic
Edwin Suarez
2013 • P Suarez could touch 97 mph off the mound.The Queens-born righty Received a degree in Business from Tabor College
Jashanno Sweeting
Sweeting, Jashanno
2013 • P Signed Commitment Jackson State University
Recieved Degree in Business
Jefrey Tavaras
2014 • SS
The Washington Heights native attended The University at Buffalo where he received His Bachelor of Fine Arts Degree
Justin Taveras
2016 • 2B, SS
The Washington Heights native attended Eastern Kentucky University and is now Pursuing a career as a Physical Therapist
Jorge Toribio
The Harlem-born entrepreneur went into business for himself and is moving up the ladder on his terms. The Queen's College Alumni is one of my heroes!
Alexis Torres
2015 • LF
The Washington Heights native Received a Bachelor's Degree in Education
Vasco Wellington
Wellington, Vasco
2013 • RF City College of New York
Jack Whitlock
Born and raised in Harlem Wylie would play and graduate with a degree in Criminal Justice from Maryland Eastern Shore. He currently works in our nations capital@Gavin de Becker & Associates (GDBA)
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Malik Wylie
Is an immigrant from the Dominican Republic he received a scholarship to attend Penn State University where after one year he had to stop because he was not an American citizen
after fighting for two years with the United States government
He became a United States citizen and quickly enrolled in the
New York Institute of Technology where he received his degree as an architect He currently works in DC
Starky Acevedo
Is an immigrant from the Dominican Republic. We fought tooth and nail for him to stay in the USA.
A country he loves. Granted full citizenship in 2018 he went on to become an Architect here in NYC and has helped build 3 parks and a shopping center
The Harlem born Shortstop currently attends New Jersey Institute of Technology and has his eyes on a degree in finance
Allen Ramos
A finalist for the Catholic school play of the year Ramos is a shortstop with a ton of talent and he will be playing at Saint Peters University and he will be an Economics Major
James Evans
Born in Harlem, Evans played at Dominican University he received a
Bachelor of Business Administration - BBA, Sports Management
Robert Evans
THE HARLEM BORN LEFTY FINISHED UP HIS COLLEGE CAREER AT NATIONAL POWERHOUSE, THE UNIVERSITY OF MIAMI
T.J RIVERIA
Born in the Throggs Neck section of the Bronx, Riveria could flat-out hit. He hit his way through Troy University and then hit his way onto the Major League's New York Mets. He is now a head coach in the minor league system,
George (Jorgi) Feliz
One of the great competitors who has ever stepped on the Harlem Baseball Hitting Academy roster. Felice is a combination of spunk and character. You'll have to kill this man in order to beat him; he will not allow you to beat him. One of the great leaders we have ever had here at HBHA
Anderson Delarosa
The Venezuelan Catcher outfielder played in the Angels organization and now Scouts his native native of Venezuela