Oyster Bay Town Supervisor Joseph Saladino and his colleagues on the Town Board recently honored Nick Schwartz, of Massapequa, who was recently designated to the Oakland Athletics’ rookie level farm team, the ACL Athletics. Nick was recognized as an exemplary leader both on and off the field, dedicating much of his free time to helping children in the community with special needs.
“It has often been said that success in sports, as in life, requires dedication, perseverance and a commitment to excellence; Nick exhibits all of these traits and now he is a member of the Oakland A’s,” said Supervisor Saladino. “But just as importantly, you have always dedicated yourself to being a good teammate and a caring humanitarian, best illustrated by the considerable time to you have spent helping children with special needs.”
Nick is a 2019 graduate of Massapequa High school and was a member of the school’s 2018 State Championship Baseball Team. He went on to play college baseball for Southern New Hampshire University, where he hit nearly .400 and earned All-American and Player of the Year recognition. The power hitting catcher finished off the 2023 season with an impressive batting average of .478.
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