Steve Checksfield

Steve attended the State University of Albany where he holds the single season records in Homeruns, RBI’s and runs saved. He was named the Rookie of the Year in 1998 and was the College Athlete of the Year in 2001. He was drafted by the Houston Astro’s in the 12th round in 2001. He played 3 ½ years with them making it to Double –A. There he was named the Mid-West League All-Star and was the MVP of the Mid-West All-star game. He left the Astros for a Double A Independent team in New Jersey. Here he was second in the league with triples(9) and was top 15 in every offensive category. Steve has been an instructor in Hitting, Fielding and Pitching for more than 15 years.