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After a brief, uncertain stint with the Staten Island FerryHawks, former Millersville baseball player Amani Jones returned to coaching, earned a spot with the Evansville Otters, and now stands as a Frontier League all‑star, crediting his success to routine, mentorship, and a supportive team culture.
The Staten Island FerryHawks fell 9-3 to the High Point Rockers in front of a near-empty stadium, highlighting a season defined by poor performance and dwindling attendance.
Wally Backman, a 66‑year‑old former New York Mets star, has been appointed manager of the Staten Island FerryHawks, an independent Atlantic League team. He emphasizes winning and hard work, has no interest in returning to the Mets, and is working with chairman John Catsimatidis to improve the fan experience. The team, which started the season 8‑40, will host an in‑season tryout on June 23 and open its first home game on June 24, hoping to spark a second‑half resurgence.