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ABOUT US

Welcome to Lou Gehrig Youth Baseball & Softball.  Located at 50 Dann Road in the heart of East Amherst, NY.  Encompassing both House and Travel Programs, LGYBS is one of the largest youth Baseball / Softball Organizations in WNY. 

Our House Program is home to over 1,200 boys and girls ranging from Tee-Ball to Seniors (ages 4-18). In addition, we also feature over 40 elite Travel Teams. 

The Lou Gehrig Iron Horse Baseball & Lou Gehrig Lasers Softball Programs are highly competitive Travel Teams ranging from age 7- 18.

We are a 100% community based organization.  All coaches/board members serve as volunteers.  LGYBS is a not for profit organization.  We are governed by our Board of Directors under the guidance of our League Bylaws. 

The Lou Gehrig Complex, one of the largest youth baseball/softball facilities in WNY, serves as the home for both our House and Travel programs. Our Complex features 11 fields including two fields with lights for night games. Multiple 90ft, 70ft, & 60ft diamonds on the baseball side, and four multi-level softball fields, and one fully fenced Tee-Ball field.  LG is large enough to fit the needs of all of our teams. We also feature a large three-lane batting cage, recently renovated concession stand, handicap accessible bathrooms, and two large parking lots.  We have plenty of room on our grounds to set up a chair/tent and watch the action on our fields.

Located just minutes from the 990 Thruway Extension, and under 1 mile from Transit Rd, Lou Gehrig is very accessible from all of WNY.  With constant field and complex upgrades, LGYBS continues to be one of the finest youth baseball/softball organizations in WNY.  On behalf of our league, we welcome your visit to our complex.

2023 Board of Directors

Lou Gehrig Youth Baseball & Softball holds monthly board meetings on the third Tuesday of the month. Active members in good standing at LGYBS are to attend board meetings.

Mike Minnuto

Mike Minnuto

Chairman

Michael Russo

Michael Russo

Vice Chairman

Nick  Terranova

Nick Terranova

Treasure

Sean McCarthy

Sean McCarthy

Baseball President

Joe Spano

Joe Spano

Baseball Vice President

Mark Rapp

Mark Rapp

Secretary

Karen Goeckel

Karen Goeckel

Softball Co-President; Director of House Softball

Erin  Lacki

Erin Lacki

Softball Co-President; Director of Lasers Travel Softball


Jean Costanzo

At Large Member

Andrew Fish

Umpire-in-Chief

AJ Smith

Asst. Umpire-in-Chief

Rick Mariano

Sponsorships

Gregg Pastore

Website/Registrar

Vince Mathews

Director of Gounds & Field Maintenance

Stephanie Bernhard

Auxiliary Co-President

Kevin Shaughnessy

House Uniform/Awards Coordinator

Jen Kupiec

Andy Heim

Baseball & Softball Equipment / Director of Building Maintenance