About Us
Black Diamonds Baseball
Black Diamonds Baseball
Black Diamonds Baseball
Established in 2010 and based out of western Suffolk. we have had teams from 8u thru college level. Currently for 2025 we have teams at 11u, 12u, 13u and 16u.
We play in local Leagues and compete in Tournaments both locally and regionally.
Our Mission
Black Diamonds Baseball
Black Diamonds Baseball
2025 is setting up to be another great year for Black Diamonds travel baseball. The Diamonds are looking to continue to grow and advance our purpose of supporting player development.
Currently we workout indoors at LI Field House in Hauppauge. Outdoors we workout in Kings Park and West Islip area.
Become a Black Diamond
Black Diamonds Baseball
Become a Black Diamond
If you are interested in becoming a Black Diamond, fill out the contact form on this website and you will be contacted. Just have a question, you can email blackdiamondsbaseball@gmail.com
Contact Form
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Instagram:@liblackdiamonds
If you are interested in becoming a Black Diamond, fill out the contact form on this website and you will be contacted. Just have a question, you can email blackdiamondsbaseball@gmail.com
Contact Form
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1cLEZcQO-9yogmg4Oip4IyiaTE3gDI3mmmfxEjBUAaEs/viewform?embedded=true
Instagram:@liblackdiamonds
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Staff
James Tomasello Owner/Coach
21 years coaching experience at the High School level from Freshman to Varsity at Holy Trinity, St. Anthony's and Bay Shore. 29 years coaching experience overall 16 years with the Black Diamonds. Coached on 3 High School Championship teams. Selected to coach on 2 High School All Star teams. Numerous former playe
James Tomasello Owner/Coach
21 years coaching experience at the High School level from Freshman to Varsity at Holy Trinity, St. Anthony's and Bay Shore. 29 years coaching experience overall 16 years with the Black Diamonds. Coached on 3 High School Championship teams. Selected to coach on 2 High School All Star teams. Numerous former players have gone on to play College Baseball at all levels and 4 of them were drafted by teams such as the Boston Red Sox, Minnesota Twins, St. Louis Cardinals and the New York Yankees.
Mike Badala Coach
8 years coaching experience overall 7 years with the Black Diamonds. Hitting and Catching Instructor at LI Fieldhouse. Played High School Baseball at West Islip and College Baseball at St. Joseph's University where he was a 3 year captain.
Additional Coaches
Nick Siano Coach
Current West Islip Udall Middle Coach. 4 years coaching experience overall with the Black Diamonds. Played High School Baseball at West Islip was part of the 2016 Long Island Championship and 2018 County Championship teams. He was All League 4 in 2019. Played College Baseball at Manhattanville. Named to the 2023 All-Skyline Sportsmanship team.
Additional Coaches
Additional Coaches
Ryan Decoursey Coach
2 years coaching experience and a 4 year instructor with the Black Diamonds. Played High School Baseball at Centereach. Was a 3 year Varsity Starter named All-League 2 times and 1 time All-County. Played College Baseball at St. Joseph's University. 3 times All-Region, 3 times All-Conference and 2 time Conference Champion
Additional Coaches
Additional Coaches
Additional Coaches
Chris Cann
Mike D'Angelo
Jack Kelly
Brad Battaglini