The Mohawk Valley DiamondDawgs have added right-handed pitcher James Lester from Emory University to the 2026 roster. A native of Atlanta, Georgia, Lester was ranked as the 79th best right-handed pitcher in the state coming out of high school.
In his freshman season at Emory, Lester has posted an ERA of 0.00, demonstrating early success at the collegiate level. He brings size, skill, and poise to the DiamondDawgs pitching staff for the 2026 season.
Please join us in welcoming James to the DiamondDawgs family!
2026 ROSTER ANNOUNCED TO DATE:
1. Nolan Colby – IF – Fairfield University
2. Joe Crenshaw – C – University of Richmond
3. Cal McBurney – RHP – Brown University
4. Brodie Freker – OF – George Washington University
5. Connor Scanlan – 1b – Fairfield University
6. Owen Green – OF/LHP – Virginia Tech University
7. Roberto Valdes – IF – St. Johns University
8. Brandon Lynn – RHP – Felician University
9. Nolan Gillis – RHP – Bryant University
10. Sam Saucke – IF – Monmouth University
11. Erick Diaz – OF – Dominican University
12. Harssh Ramayanam Venkkat – IF/RHP- Brown University
13. Matt Muziakant – RHP – Monmouth University
14. Aiden Streeter – UT- American International College
15. John Vitucci – OF – UAlbany
16. Jack Henning – UT – Trinity University
17. Colin Kroner – RHP – Seton Hall University
18. Zachary Russo – LHP – Seton Hall University
19. Jake Haarde – OF – Fairfield University
20. Wesley Alfonso – 1b – American International College
21. Jake Dolan – OF – Seton Hall University
22. Brendan McLoughlin – C – Wagner College
23. Jaden Santiago – C – Columbia University
24. Riley Weatherwax – RHP – Monmouth University
25. Dylan Annicelli – RHP – University of Southern Maine
26. James Lester – RHP- Emory University
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