by Jeff Delutis

The Rome Indians Baseball Team, Inc. is a non-for-profit 501(c)(3) organization that my father, Larry DeLutis gave 36 years to as a player, coach and owner. The team exists to help foster the dreams of those collegiate level baseball players who one day hope to play on the professional level. After winning many championships in various other leagues over the years, the 2001 Rome Indians Baseball Team won its first NYCBL Championship since entering the league in 1986.

The Rome Indians play in the New York Collegiate Baseball League (NYCBL) which is one of ten such summer leagues around the country sanctioned by Major League Baseball and the NCAA. These leagues are designed to assist collegiate level athletes in developing their skills, while allowing them to gain exposure to Major League scouts during the summer. Many former NYCBL alumni have gone on to play at the Major League Level. Rome’s own Archi Cianfracco played for the San Diego Padres.

The NYCBL consists of eight teams located throughout New York State. The season begins in early June and concludes no later than July 31st. There is a 40-game schedule plus an all-star game and playoffs.

Members of our team come from all over the country as well as locally. The roster consists of the very best collegiate baseball players from around the country. The team provides housing and summer employment for the players. Home games are played at the Larry DeLutis Field at Griffiss Business & Technology Park. Collegiate level coaches coach the team.

Each summer the Rome Indians' team, along with the Rome Baseball Association, Inc. run baseball camps for the area's youth at the Indians' playing facility. It is our goal to provide a positive atmosphere for the athletes that play for us while providing enjoyable and inexpensive entertainment for the citizens of Rome and surrounding communities.

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