Owner/President/GM:
Travis Heiser
Travis Heiser is entering his 19th season as President and General Manager of the Mohawk Valley DiamondDawgs Baseball team and his 15th year as Team Owner. Under his leadership, over 50 players have been drafted by Major League Baseball, with six alumni currently playing in the majors and many others on the cusp of making their debut.
In 2015, Heiser guided the DiamondDawgs to their first-ever championship, earning recognition as the #1 Summer Collegiate Team in New York State and achieving a #16 national ranking in the final summer collegiate poll. Two years later, in 2017, he led the team to their second championship in three seasons. In 2018, the DiamondDawgs claimed the Central Division Championship.
Heiser’s contributions to baseball were honored in 2019 when he was inducted into the Mohawk Valley Baseball Hall of Fame. A native of Canajoharie, N.Y., he previously served as the head baseball coach at St. Johnsville High School and spent 2007 as the assistant coach for the DiamondDawgs. As a player, Heiser earned accolades as a New York State College Baseball All-Star at Fulton-Montgomery Community College and continued his collegiate career at Endicott College in Massachusetts.
Heiser is also a dedicated educator with 23 years of experience. He serves as the Principal at Gloversville Middle School. Travis resides in Canajoharie with his wife, Emily, and their two children, Sofia and Frankie.
DiamondDawgs Chairman: Tommy John
The Mohawk Valley DiamondDawgs proudly to have Major League Baseball luminary Tommy John as the esteemed Team Chairman. Renowned for his illustrious career spanning over 26 years, including notable tenures with the Yankees, Dodgers, Angels, and White Sox, John brings a wealth of experience and a deep understanding of the game to his new role.
Travis Heiser, the Owner and General Manager of the DiamondDawgs, expressed his enthusiasm for John’s appointment, emphasizing his unparalleled knowledge of baseball and his profound appreciation for the team’s significance to fans, families, and the community at large. Heiser anticipates a mutually beneficial partnership, poised for enduring success.
Tommy John articulated his profound honor and excitement to align himself with the DiamondDawgs. With a lifelong immersion in the sport, he recognizes the unique potential of the Mohawk Valley team and is committed to collaborating closely with Heiser to elevate the DiamondDawgs to preeminence within the summer collegiate baseball landscape.
Having spent considerable time in and around Little Falls, John attests to the city’s rich baseball heritage and envisions a resurgence of its status as a premier baseball destination. Reflecting on his own storied career, which includes four World Series appearances and four All-Star selections, John is poised to contribute his expertise to propel the DiamondDawgs to new heights of excellence.
With a shared vision for success and a dedication to fostering a vibrant baseball culture in Little Falls, Tommy John’s as Team Chairman heralds an exciting chapter in the DiamondDawgs’ journey towards distinction as the foremost summer collegiate baseball team in the nation.
