WEST DIVISION CHAMPION ELMIRA PIONEERS ANNOUNCE THEIR NEXT FIVE SIGNINGS FOR THE 2025 ROSTER.

The Back to Back West Division Champion Elmira Pioneers have officially released the next five players of their 2025 roster including, local flair, returners, & international talent. 2024 Returner UTL – Aiden Grabowski, Elmira High School Graduate OF/INF – Benjamin Rhodes, OF – Dylan Fatovich, 3B – Kosei Ogura, & C – TJ Gramsley will join the Pios this summer.

            Aiden Grabowski returns for his second season with the Pioneers, bringing speed and experience to the lineup. The 5’11 senior infielder from Avon Lake, Ohio, currently attends Tiffin University, where he made a strong impact during the 2024 season. He started in 43 games, posting a .241 batting average, drawing 15 walks, scoring 26 runs, and registering 17 stollen bases.

            Benjamin Rhodes joins the Pioneers as a local freshman outfielder/infielder from Lowman, NY. A current student at Barry University, Rhodes brings a standout performance from Elmira High School, he set the program records in games played, hits, stolen bases, runs scored, and batting average. Over 79 games, he posted a .308 batting average, racked up 103 stolen bases, and scored 89 runs in only 79 games.

            Dylan Fatovich joins the Pioneers as a dynamic freshman outfielder from the University of North Florida. Standing at 5’8, Fatovich is a multi-sport athlete who excelled in football, baseball, and basketball during his career at Jensen Beach High School. A proven competitor, he helped lead his team to a state runner-up finish in 2022. With a strong athletic background and a competitive edge, Fatovich brings energy and versatility to the Pioneers’ outfield this summer.

            Kosei Ogura is set to make his debut with the Pioneers as a freshman outfielder and third baseman from Yokohama, Kanagawa, Japan. Standing at 6’, Ogura with be attending Coppin State University in the fall. A left-handed hitter and right-handed thrower, he’s known for his smooth, simple swing that produces impressive power to all fields.

TJ Gramesty is a 5’9 freshman catcher currently attending Florida Atlantic University. From Boca Raton, Florida, TJ made a name for himself at North Broward Prep, where he posted an impressive .352 batting average over two seasons. In 176 at bats, he totaled 62 hits, including four home runs.

Opening day is Friday May 30^th 6:35 PM with free post-game fireworks.  If you or someone you know is looking to sponsor the Pioneers, season tickets, group events, or host a picnic email Marc Witt mwitt.canusa@gmail.com.  The Pioneers complete schedule is available at www.theelmirapioneers.com.