Photos: Albany Dutchmen Return To Dutchmen Field

Last Wednesday, May 31, the summer collegiate baseball season returned to Dutchmen Field in Keenholts Park. Twenty-six collegiate players from across the country make up the Albany Dutchmen, playing in the Perfect Game Collegiate Baseball League practiced before the season opener. The Dutchmen introduced a new manager.

The Enterprise — Michael Koff

Fielding grounders: Dutchmen’s Mike Talavera, from HVCC and Waterford-Halfmoon alum, has his glove up after the big bounce on the grounder hit by his coach during last Wednesday’s practice.

The Enterprise — Michael Koff

Familiar territory: Guilderland alum and current Manhattan College student Nick Plue fields a ground ball at third base during practice.

The Enterprise — Michael Koff

New leadership: Jordan Bernacet, right, became the third head coach in Dutchmen history, talks to his team before the teams next drill during Wednesday’s practice.