06/25/2023
A message from Tom:
After 37 years I am announcing my retirement from the Puritas Baseball League, effective August 1. I have immensely enjoyed all my years as commissioner through good times and bad. I have made so many friends in all those years from my role as commissioner and as a coach. I want to thank all those that I have had the opportunity to work with over all these years. Puritas Baseball has been and always will be in my blood. It has been my greatest satisfaction that I had the opportunity to provide an opportunity for the boys and girls in the Cleveland area to play the greatest game in the world...baseball.
A special place in my heart for all the guys I had the opportunity to work with on our grounds crew. Even on the days we prepped fields in snow, on the 100 degrees days, and getting caught in thunderstorms. What a blast!! Also, to all the guys and ladies I started with as a league official, Fred Ialacci, Bob Szabo, Jack Cotter, John Gill, Cheri Schell and many others...a big thank you.
Simon Lowe will be taking over as commissioner. Simon has been associated with Puritas Baseball in various roles for the past (at least) 10 years. He has been involved with youth baseball all across the country at all various age levels. He will bring a new, youthful energy to our program and a lot of experience. I have complete confidence in him moving forward. I would not leave the future of this league to someone I didn't think was up to the job.
Thank you to everyone who participated in Puritas Baseball over the years, players, coaches an familes.