ABOUT DOM SCALA

Former New York Yankee World Champion, Dom Scala, has been in baseball for over 45 years. His unyielding dedication and true passion for the game shines through in all that he does. Dom is committed to enriching the lives of his players both on and off the field, instilling the importance of education to even his youngest subjects. As Head Coach of the Adelphi University Panthers from 2003-2021, Dom has seen dozens of his former players drafted or signed to professional contracts. His efforts for the the Adelphi University Athletic Department have raised well over 1.5 million dollars. The funding has built a new baseball field and the construction Adelphi Panthers Baseball Team Clubhouse in 2017. In 2019 Coach Scala had an unprecedented season, clinching his 400th win at Adelphi University and being named the North East 10 Coach of the Year. In 2021 Dom Scala received the great honor of being inducted into the New York State Baseball Hall of Fame, he left Adelphi University after 18 successful seasons and is focused on expanding his youth camps. In 2021, Dom was inducted into the New York State Baseball Hall of Fame.

ADELPHI CAREER COACHING RECORD

  • Career coaching record at Adelphi University: 432-331-5
  • Team has advanced to playoffs 15 of 16 years as head coach
  • 3 Conference Championships

PROFESSIONAL / BASEBALL HISTORY

  • Received 40 College Football and Baseball College Scholarships at St. Francis Prep
  • Bronze Medalist Team USA, Intercontinental Cup Tournament,(1973)
  • All ECAC, St. John’s University (1975-1976)
  • 2nd Team All American, St John’s University(1976)
  • .420 Senior Year Batting Average, Ranked 15th in Nation NCAA division I (1976)
  • Selected in the 6th Round of the Major League Draft by the Oakland A’s (1976)
  • New York Yankees – Bullpen Coach (1978-1986)
  • 1978 World Championship, NY Yankees
  • 1981 American League Championship, NY Yankees
  • Pittsburgh Pirates Advance and Special Assignment Scout (1987-1993)
  • Founder ML Logo, 1991
  • Founder, One on One Baseball Academy (1999-2015)
  • Head Coach Adelphi University – 2003 to 2021
  • Assistant Director of Development, Adelphi University 2007- 2021
  • Founder of Dom Scala Baseball 2016-Present

DISTINCTIONS & ACCOLADES

  • Board Member of the Italian American Baseball Foundation
  • First Recipient of the 2022 Hanks Yanks Thurman Munson Award
  • Consulting Advisor for the New York State Baseball Hall of Fame
  • New York Collegiate Athletic Conference Coach of the Year (2005, 2007)
  • Northeast Conference Coach of the Year (2011, 2019)
  • Long Island Baseball Coach of the Year (2012, 2017)
  • 25 players that were signed to professional contracts.
  • Adelphi University Career Coaching Record 432-331-5
  • Chair, Adelphi University Fall Cocktail Reception (2007- Present)
  • Lifetime Achievement Award, Greater New York Sandlot Association (2016)
  • Best College Sports Coach 2016, Best of Long Island
  • New York State Baseball Hall of Fame Inductee 2021
  • Italian American Baseball Foundation Lifetime Achievement Award 2021

PAST YOUTH PROGRAMS

  • Volunteer Coach / Mentor 2022- NYPD Columbia Association & Police Athletic League (PAL)
  • President, Our Lady of Hope Athletic Association (Raised over $100,000)
  • Dave Winfield Baseball Camp
  • NY Mets Baseball Camp
  • Willie Randolph School of Baseball
  • Nyack Baseball Academy
  • Manager, Midville Dodgers Baseball Junior Team (1999-2002)
  • Winner, Long Island Baseball Association Championship (2000)
  • Participant in USABF World Series, San Diego, CA (2000)