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Michael Kolesar was a dual threat on some of Caldwell’s most successful baseball teams, helping the Cougars win 87 games during his four seasons. A two-time all-CACC player, he ranks second in program history in pitching victories with 18, first in stolen bases with 88 and ninth in hits with 141. His versatility was most apparent in his junior year, when he led the CACC with a 9-1 record on the mound while stealing a league-best 45 bases. Kolesar also batted .374 with four home runs that season to lead Caldwell to its first CACC Tournament championship and a berth in the NCAA regional for the first time.
“When I’m reminded of the year we won the CACC Tournament, I get the chills just thinking about that team,” Kolesar said. “We fought through the tough times to reach our goals, and it’s definitely my favorite year at Caldwell. That was a great group of guys that just clicked, both on the field and off, and the relationships we created as a result of playing baseball together will continue our whole lives.”
A native of New City, N.Y., Kolesar is the general manager and director of baseball operations at Gamers Baseball Academy. He is married to the former Sara Neely, a 2006 Caldwell graduate and a member of the Cougar softball team.
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