2026 New York Astros Yearbook
Table of Contents
Chapter 1 — Message from Coach Frank
A welcome message from the Astros manager reflecting on the organization, leadership, and the vision for the season . Including a statistical overview of the manager .
Chapter 2 — The Astros Story
A historical timeline of the Astros organization from its founding to the present day.
Chapter 3 — The 2026 Season Preview
An overview of the current season, including team outlook and goals along with the current rosters and schedules.
Chapter 4 — Meet the 2026 Astros
Complete player bios for the Astros Midweek and Weekend teams.
Chapter 5 — Midweek Team Season Recap
A recap of the 2025 Astros Midweek team season and roster . Including Offensive and Pitching leaders .
Chapter 6 — Weekend Team Season Recap
A recap of the 2025 Astros Weekend team season and roster. Including the Offensive and Pitching leaders
Chapter 7 — Photo Gallery
Message from the Manager
As we begin the 2026 season, I am proud to welcome everyone to another year of New York Astros baseball. Our organization has always been built on dedication, teamwork, and a deep respect for the game.
This team continues to be shaped by a strong core, veteran leaders, and a new wave of talented players who bring energy and determination to the field.
Together, they represent the character that defines the team and Oh Boy what a bunch of characters we have .
Each season presents new challenges and opportunities, but our mission remains the same—to compete with pride and play the right way.
I am grateful for the players, families, and supporters who make this team special. We look forward to another exciting season and continuing the tradition of Astros baseball.
Coach Frank New York Astros Baseball Club
The Astros Story
A Timeline of New York Astros Baseball
1996 — The team is founded as the Nassau Brewers, marking the beginning of what would become a long-standing baseball organization built on competition, and a love for the game.
1998 — The now legendary post-game cooler tradition begins, becoming a defining part of the team’s culture and a symbol of the brotherhood that forms after every game.
1999 — The first no-hitter in team history is thrown, marking one of the earliest milestones for the young ballclub.
2003 — The organization evolves into the Long Island Astros and captures its first championship in team history, establishing the Astros name and identity.
2008 — The foundation of the Astros’ long-standing core group of players begins to form, creating the leadership and culture that would guide the organization for years to come.
2011 — The club rebrands once again and becomes the New York Astros, expanding its identity across Long Island’s adult baseball leagues.
2014 — The Astros win their second championship in team history and their first title as the New York Astros, further cementing the team’s reputation as a competitive program.
2016 — The New York Astros (25+) team is established and wins a championship in its inaugural season, marking another successful expansion of the organization.
2017 — The NY Astros social media presence launches, helping document team history, highlights, and memorable moments for players and fans.
2022 — The New York Astros Midweek team is formed and joins the L.I. MSBL, expanding the Astros’ footprint in the Long Island baseball community.
2023 — The organization retires jersey #29, the first number retired in Astros history.
2024 — The Astros capture their first L.I. MSBL Midweek Championship, another milestone in the club’s growing legacy.
2025 — The New York Astros celebrate their 15th Anniversary of New York Astros baseball.
2026 — The Astros organization celebrates it’s 30th Anniversary, marking three decades of baseball.
2026 New York Astros Season Preview
The New York Astros enter the 2026 season with excitement, confidence, and a renewed sense of purpose. For the first time in team history, the Astros Midweek team will compete in the Long Island Stan Musial Men’s Baseball League, marking an exciting new chapter for the program. The move comes on the heels of tremendous success in recent seasons, as the Astros captured back-to-back Midweek championships.
Meanwhile, the Astros Weekend team enters the 2026 campaign with a clear objective. After reaching the championship finals in each of the past two seasons, the team has proven it can compete with the very best clubs in the division. Now, the focus is on finishing the job.
Across both teams, leadership remains a major strength of the Astros heading into the season. Built around a strong core of veteran leadership and supported by emerging talent. Returning team captains Joe Lankford and Dave Brohman once again anchor the club with their experience and steady presence . The Astros will also benefit from the return of several healthy players including Patrick O’donnell, Vinni Lucarelli and Omar Norris, whose consistency and competitive drive set the tone for the team. The roster is further strengthened by a group of respected veteran players including Phil Baldwin and Vic Lara and returning vets like Pat Smith and Mo Bonilla adding talent and depth to the lineup and pitching staff . Complementing the veterans is an exciting new wave of talent featuring Erik Maldonado, Dave Rivera, Scotty McMillan, Cory Levy and Ryan Hayden who add versatility and fresh energy to the rosters .
As 2026 begins, we are looking forward to embracing new challenges, building on past success and writing a new chapter in NY Astros baseball history.
Meet the 2026 Astros
Player Bios
#1 Maurice Bonilla — IF/P
A returning veteran who brings energy and experience to the roster. Bonilla adds speed and versatility while providing depth both on the mound and in the infield. His leadership and competitive spirit make him a valuable presence for the Astros Weekend Team.
#2 Greg Visco — SS
A core player and longtime leadoff hitter for the Astros. Known for his hard-nosed and intense style of play, Visco’s speed on the bases continues to be a game changer. A respected veteran of the organization, he will begin the season on the injured reserve list, but remains an important part of the Astros Midweek and Weekend teams.
#4 Christian “Aggie” Aguilera — IF/P
A core player and emotional leader of the team, Aguilera brings intensity and passion to every game. His quick hands and natural baseball instincts make him one of the Astros’ most dependable players. Even while battling injuries this season, Aggie continues to contribute and will compete on both the Astros Midweek and Weekend teams.
#6 Ryan Gorecki — IF
A baseball lifer with extraordinary talent, Gorecki brings experience and skill to the Astros roster. At the time of writing, his availability is uncertain due to coaching commitments, but when on the field he remains a valuable contributor. Gorecki is expected to play for both the Astros Midweek and Weekend teams.
#6 Cory Levy — C
A new member of the Astros organization, Levy arrives with a strong reputation as a longtime MSBL talent. Known for his steady glove behind the plate and his ability to drive the ball, he brings experience and reliability to the catcher position while contributing offensively. Levy will compete on both the Astros Midweek and Weekend teams.
#7 Will Loverde — OF/IF
A new generation returning Astro, Loverde brings a power bat and a dependable glove to the lineup. A great baseball guy and valued teammate, he adds depth and versatility to the roster while continuing the Astros tradition of strong clubhouse chemistry. Loverde will compete on the Midweek team.
#7 Dave Rivera — P/OF
Now joining the Astros as a full-time player, Rivera is a longtime MSBL talent and a major addition to the pitching staff. A top-of-the-rotation arm and strong all-around player, he brings both experience and competitive intensity to the team. Rivera will compete with the Astros Midweek team.
#8 Scott Miller — 1B/DH
A powerful middle-of-the-order presence, Miller adds strength and run production to the Astros lineup. A former standout player with the FDNY team, he brings both experience and leadership to the clubhouse. Miller will compete with the Astros Midweek team.
#11 Willie Morales — IF/OF
A returning Astros veteran and great teammate who is always ready when his number is called. Morales brings steady play, reliability, and experience to the roster while contributing wherever the team needs him most. He will compete on both the Astros Midweek and Weekend teams.
#12 Scotty McMillan — P/IF
A new member of the Astros roster, McMillan arrives as one of the top talents in the MSBL. A front-of-the-rotation starter with the ability to anchor the lineup offensively, he brings both power and pitching depth to the team. McMillan will compete with the Astros Midweek team.
#14 Patrick O’Donnell — IF
A core player and the third longest-tenured member of the Astros, O’Donnell has been the team’s longtime starting third baseman and field general. Known for his leadership and toughness, he represents the heart of the Astros clubhouse — always ready to battle “in the same fox hole.” O’Donnell will compete on both the Astros Midweek and Weekend teams.
#15 Dalton Young — OF/C
A returning veteran player whose power bat anchors the middle of the Astros lineup. Young provides strong defense across all three outfield positions and brings toughness and experience to the roster. His presence in the heart of the order continues to be a major offensive weapon for the team. Young will compete on the Astros Weekend team.
#16 Dave Brohman — P/IF
One of the Astros team captains and the club’s top starting pitcher, Brohman continues to be a cornerstone of the roster. Known for his consistency on the mound and his reliability at the plate, he remains one of the team’s most dependable hitters and a strong defender in the infield. Brohman will compete on both the Astros Midweek and Weekend teams.
#17 Matt “Reme” Avila — DH
A returning player and longtime fixture in men’s baseball, Reme brings experience and professionalism to the Astros lineup. A steady line-drive hitter who consistently produces quality at-bats, he anchors the lineup with reliability and veteran presence. Reme will compete on both the Astros Midweek and Weekend teams.
#18 Tommy Conley — P
A returning veteran pitcher who has delivered important innings for the Astros over the years. Known for his willingness to take the ball and compete whenever needed, Conley continues to provide valuable depth to the pitching staff. He will compete on both the Astros Midweek and Weekend teams.
#19 Frankie Parisi — 1B
A core player who has been hampered by injuries in recent seasons, Parisi continues to bring strong baseball instincts and veteran experience whenever he is called upon. A dependable presence around the team, he remains ready to contribute whenever needed. Parisi will compete on both the Astros Midweek and Weekend teams.
#23 Joe “Rez” Reznick — IF/UTIL
A core player and the team’s resident jokester, Rez has been a longtime fixture in the Astros lineup. For many years the team’s starting first baseman, he now brings tremendous versatility with the ability to play multiple positions equally well. A powerful presence in the middle of the order, Rez remains a tremendous asset to the team. He will compete on both the Astros Midweek and Weekend teams.
#24 Elmer Cruz — IF
A core player and the second longest-tenured member of the Astros organization. Cruz is known for his steady, reliable glove and consistent quality at-bats. Beyond his play on the field, he also created the now legendary Astros “cooler tradition,” a postgame ritual that has become a lasting part of the team’s culture. Cruz will compete on the Astros Weekend team.
#25
Vic Lara — OF/P
A veteran presence who provides outstanding defense in the outfield and continues to be a top-of-the-order hitter for the Astros lineup. Lara has also taken the mound in many important games over the years, delivering key pitching performances when the team needed them most. He will compete on the Astros Weekend team.
#28
Keith Thomas — OF/P
A returning player who strengthens the Astros outfield while adding a valuable left-handed bat to the lineup. Thomas brings solid defensive play in the outfield and contributes as one of the team’s relief pitchers when called upon. He will compete with the Astros Midweek team.
#30 Phil Baldwin — C/P
One of the Astros veterans and a longtime standout within the MSBL community. Baldwin serves as the team’s starting catcher while also providing quality relief innings on the mound. His experience and steady presence make him a valuable leader on the field. Baldwin will compete on both the Astros Midweek and Weekend teams.
#31 Vinny Lucarelli — OF/P
A core player and longtime Astros outfielder. Lucarelli’s speed and high energy bring an important spark to the team both defensively and on the bases. He also provides relief pitching when needed, adding depth to the staff. He will compete on both the Astros Midweek and Weekend teams.
#32 Pete Santiago — P/OF
Joining the Astros last season, Santiago quickly developed into one of the team’s most effective pitchers. With electric stuff and a commanding mound presence, he has become a key arm in the rotation. He also contributes offensively as a quality hitter with excellent speed. Santiago will compete on the Astros Weekend team.
#32 Justin Builes — OF/IF
A recent addition to the Astros roster, Builes brings experience, versatility, and dependability to the team. A strong defensive player capable of handling multiple positions, he also adds a power bat to the lineup. Builes will compete with the Astros Midweek team.
#35 Carlos Diaz — IF/OF
A veteran player known for his reliable glove and steady bat. Diaz consistently produces wherever he is asked to play and has earned a strong reputation throughout the MSBL community. He will compete on the Astros Weekend team.
#42 Joe Lankford — P/1B
A team captain and core leader of the Astros organization. A former FDNY standout, Lankford has been one of the driving forces behind the team for a generation. A dominant presence both in the middle of the lineup and on the mound, his leadership and performance continue to anchor the team. He will compete on the Astros Weekend team.
#43 Omar Norris — OF
A core player entering his tenth consecutive season with the Astros. Norris is known for his outstanding defense in the outfield and his ability to deliver clutch hits in key moments. A respected teammate and steady contributor, he continues to be an important part of the Astros lineup. Norris will compete on both the Astros Midweek and Weekend teams.
#48 Erik Maldonado — IF/OF
A recent addition who has quickly made a major impact on the Astros roster. Maldonado has established himself as a strong defender and a powerful middle-of-the-order hitter, quickly earning a regular starting role. His athleticism and production have made him a key contributor to the lineup. Maldonado will compete on both the Astros Midweek and Weekend teams.
#49 Mike “Gator” Meilak — UTIL/P
A recent addition who made an immediate impact in his first season with the Astros. Meilak earned both the Rookie of the Year and Sixth Man Award, contributing wherever the team needed him. Capable of playing multiple positions and pitching when called upon, “Gator” proved to be a reliable and versatile performer. He will compete on both the Astros Midweek and Weekend teams.
#54 John Blanchfield — OF/P
The newest member of the Astros roster, Blanchfield has been a productive and respected player in the MSBL for many years. As he works his way back into regular play, he brings valuable experience and veteran presence to the team. Blanchfield will compete on the Astros Weekend team.
#99 Pat “Patty” Smith — OF/P
A veteran and versatile outfielder whose speed is a true game changer. Smith is an intense competitor who brings energy to the lineup and constant pressure on the basepaths. His athleticism and competitive drive make him a major factor whenever he takes the field. Smith will compete on the Astros Weekend team.
