Crack of the Bat Baseball Camps takes a lot of pride in creating a great atmosphere that's high energy and very conducive to learning baseball. Since 2002 we have been building confidence in players of all ages from the Greater Binghamton area.
We recognize that some of the most valuable lessons in life are learned from coaches that we've all looked up to. Over the last twenty years, the response to our camps has been very positive from the baseball community here in the Southern Tier. It has been our privilege to invest in these young players and build relationships that will last a lifetime.
We look forward to working with you and your family at our baseball camps.
Camp Director
Ryan Hurba
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Camp Director |
Ryan Hurba enters his 18th season as hitting coach and recruiting coordinator for the Bearcats in 2023. The Bearcats have combined to win 11 championships during that time (most of any America East conference member) Hurba had collegiate stops at Mount Olive College (NC) and Brevard CC (FL) before joining Binghamton. Prior to heading into college coaching Hurba spent four years as the head coach at the oldest overnight baseball camp in the country, the Sho-Me Baseball Camp (Branson, MO). There he oversaw the entire on field summer program as well as their satellite camps in the off season. He has also served for two years as a scout with the Milwaukee Brewers. |
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Mike Folli Assistant Director |
Former Triple-A player and local product Mike Folli begins his 7th year with Binghamton Bearcats baseball in 2023. Mike was also on staff with Crack of the Bat during off seasons while playing professionally. While at University at Buffalo, Folli became the first Bulls player to earn first team all-conference honors and multiple all-star selections in the Mid-American Conference. He hit .346 as a junior and led the team in hits (65), doubles (13) and stolen bases (12). He was primarily a shortstop and third baseman during his career, which also included Freshman All-America honors in 2005. |