New York City Metro Baseball League

Metro Family & Friends,

Opening Weekend is here.

April 4–5, we kick off another chapter of Metro Baseball across the city — from Inwood to Red Hook, from the Bronx to Brooklyn.

New matchups.
New storylines.
Same standard.

This isn’t just the start of a season…
it’s the continuation of a movement.

Pull up. Support your squad.
Be part of it.

You know what time it is. Get involved. Be part of the movement. You know the vibes. This is Metro.

Metro Family & Friends,

Saturday night at Society Billiards…

A room full of familiar faces, new energy, and the same shared love for the game that continues to bring this community together.

We gathered to celebrate — our champions, our award winners, and the people who continue to elevate what Metro is year after year. A well-deserved acknowledgment of the standard that’s been set… and the one we continue to raise.

The vibe was right.
Good people. Good conversations. A lot of laughs.

Pool tables stayed active all night — and it’s safe to say… we’ve got some real shooters in this league. Might have to organize a tournament 👀

More than anything, it was a reminder of what makes this all special. Not just the competition, but the connection. The community. The consistency of showing up for one another.

Grateful for everyone who came through and helped set the tone heading into the season.

2026 is here.

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You know what time it is. Get involved. Be part of the movement. You know the vibes. This is Metro.

Metro Family & Friends,

Energy. Commitment. Relentless effort.

Mario Padron is always locked in — never locked out.

Leading the Harlem Hogs across multiple leagues throughout the year, his ability to coordinate, manage, and compete at a high level is unmatched. Spring, summer, fall — the work never stops, and neither does his presence.

After falling short in 2024, he kept his group focused, driven, and aligned — and in 2025, it paid off with a championship.

Always locked in. Never locked out.
That’s the standard.

🏆 2025 AA Manager of the Year
Mario Padron – Harlem HAs

Always present. Always positive. Always pushing his group forward.

Leadership that delivers.

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Metro Family & Friends,

Big moment.
Game on the line.

Honorio Peña delivered.

With everything at stake, he came through in the biggest spot — a defining swing that sealed the Harlem Hogs’ championship run and etched his name into the moment.

That’s what postseason baseball is all about.

🏆 2025 AA Playoff MVP
Honorio Peña – Harlem HAs

One swing. Championship secured.

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Metro Family & Friends,

Last year, the Harlem HAs reached the top — and got a harsh lesson waiting for them.

The Bronx Pirates, in the middle of a historic run, handled them in the championship to secure their 4th consecutive title and 7th overall. The dynasty stood untouched.

But Harlem came back.

And it started in the semifinals.

Eric Perez took the ball and didn’t let go.
Nine innings. 13 strikeouts.

He battled through traffic, gave up hits, gave up runs — but never broke. Behind him, the lineup delivered when it mattered most. Chris Garcia set the tone, Honorio Peña drove in runs, and late in the game, Reginald and Michael German helped push Harlem ahead for good.

A 6–4 win.
A return to the finals.

And waiting for them… the same Bronx Pirates.

The rematch was everything.

The Pirates struck early again, building a lead in the first and second — just like the year before. But this time, Harlem didn’t fold. They stayed patient, working eight walks, finding ways on base, forcing pressure.

They chipped away.
Tied the game.
Then took the lead in the 7th on a David Ortiz groundout.

But dynasties don’t disappear quietly.

The Pirates answered in the 8th, capitalizing on an error to tie it again at 4–4. One inning left. Everything on the line.

Harlem held firm all game — turning three double plays, staying clean under pressure, giving themselves a chance. Perez, who carried them in the semifinals, came back in relief and shut the door again.

Then came the 9th.

Honorio Peña stepped up in the ninth.
One swing.

A ball launched to left.

Walk-off. Two runs. Ballgame.

The Harlem HAs didn’t just win a championship — they earned their way back to it, and then took it from the most dominant team the league has seen.

From semifinal grit…
to championship glory.

From heartbreak…
to history.

The Bronx Pirates’ reign ends here. Harlem stands on top. You know what time it is. Get involved. Be part of the movement. You know the vibes. This is Metro.
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Metro Family & Friends,

When it mattered most…
Benn Stancil delivered.

A key piece in the Nassau Yankees’ Fall AA championship run, he stepped into the biggest moments with confidence and control — producing when the pressure was highest and helping carry his team across the finish line.

Reliable when it counted.

🏆 2025 Fall AA Playoff MVP
Ben Stansel – Nassau Yankees

Clutch. Composed. Champion.

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Metro Family & Friends,

When the postseason called…
Ian Nish answered.

A central force in the Astoria Mets’ championship run, he delivered in the biggest moments — steady, impactful, and always in control when the game was on the line.

From start to finish, his presence was felt.

🏆 2025 Fall A Playoff MVP
Ian Nish – Astoria Mets

Poised. Reliable. Champion.

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Metro Family & Friends,

Set the tone.
Changed the game.

Adwyn Viera is the definition of impact.

Out of the leadoff spot, he did it all — producing across the board, getting on, creating pressure with his legs, and turning moments into runs. A true five-tool presence at this level, pairing offensive production with elite defense and a strong arm in the outfield.

A third-year veteran.
A back-to-back champion.
Now, etched in Rail Splitter history as the franchise’s third league MVP since 2012.

🏆 2025 High A MVP
Adwyn Viera – Yonkers Railsplitters

Complete player. Ultimate catalyst.

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Metro Family & Friends,

Dominant all season.
Unshaken when it mattered most.

Alex Feinfield set the tone on the mound.

A constant presence throughout the year, he led Nassau with command, composure, and consistency — carrying that same level straight through a championship run. When the moment called for it, he answered every time.

From regular season ace… to postseason force.

🏆 2025 High A Cy Young Award
Alex Feinfield – Nassau Yankees

Reliable. Relentless. Champion.

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Metro Family & Friends,

Composure. Preparation. Ex*****on.

Jesse Blumenau & Colby Olson led with intention — and it showed.

At the helm of a disciplined, pitching-driven group, they guided Nassau through a championship run defined by control, precision, and timely ex*****on. Every decision, every adjustment, every moment — aligned with a clear vision.

They didn’t just manage games.
They built a champion.

🏆 2025 High A Managers of the Year
Jesse Blumenau & Colby Olson – Nassau Yankees

Leadership that wins, often.

You know what time it is. Get involved. Be part of the movement. You know the vibes. This is Metro.

Metro Family & Friends,

From free agent pickup…
to one of the league’s best.

Nic Meyer made his presence felt immediately.

A first-year player who quickly became a staple at the top of the Hester Street Dragons lineup, he set the tone all season — emerging as their top player and finishing as a finalist in the season MVP voting.

And on the All-Star stage… he took it even further.

🏆 2025 High A All-Star Game MVP
Nic Meyer – Hester Street Dragons

Opportunity met preparation. The rest is history.

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