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'93, '94, '95, '97, '98, '00, '03, '09
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CHAMPIONS
'95, '96, '99,
OVER 1,000 PROFESSIONAL PLAYERS HAVE PLAYED FOR THE STAUNTON BRAVES
Mission Statement
Mission Statement
Staunton Braves Baseball is a 501c(3) organization, dedicated to serving the communities of Staunton, Virginia and Augusta County, Virginia, by fostering and promoting amateur baseball, good sportsmanship, education, and civic responsibility. Staunton Baseball, Inc. shall provide low-cost family entertainment for residents of the aforementioned communities and showcase the talents of amateur baseball participants.
The organization will work to set up and operate clinics and day camps or boys and girls teaching the basic skills off the game, emphasizing sportsmanship and fair play, and providing opportunities for youth to advance their skills in particular areas as desired.
Staunton Baseball, Inc. will operate a nonprofit summer collegiate baseball team, consistent with NCAA rules and regulations. The players shall be active college baseball players, with NCAA eligibility remaining. Players will aid in the goals and ideals of the corporation by participating in and assisting in the clinics for young players, stressing the importance of sportsmanship and education.
History of the Braves​
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Baseball has a long history in the City of Staunton.
Staunton fielded an organized baseball team of some kind for more consecutive years than any other city or town in the Shenandoah Valley. This dated back to 1924 when Staunton played in the Augusta County League. Staunton had a team for 48 consecutive seasons, an era that ended in 1972.
After a one-year hiatus, Staunton returned to the field in the Valley League where it has been a fixture until this day.
The Staunton Braves are currently one of 12 teams in the Valley Baseball League – one of the oldest and most prestigious summer collegiate leagues in the country.
55 Staunton Braves have played in the Major Leagues, including local legend Jerry May. Since 1967, more than 250 Staunton Braves have been selected in the Major League Baseball Draft.
More recently, Jon Jay enjoyed a 12-year career in the Majors and won a World Championship in 2011 with the St. Louis Cardinals. He is currently the outfield, baserunning and quality control coach for the Cardinals.
Chris Perez was Jay’s college teammate with the Miami Hurricanes and was a two-time American League All-Star selection as a closer.
Gaby Sanchez was another member of the Miami to Staunton pipeline. Sanchez made the 2010 All-Rookie team as a member of the Marlins, A year later he was a National League All-Star selection.
Aubrey Huff was another Miami standout who played in Staunton. In 2008 he won the Silver Slugger Award while playing for the Orioles. He won two World Championship rings with the Giants in 2010 and 2012. In 2010, Huff finished seventh in the NL MVP voting.
Will Harris played in Staunton while playing his college ball at LSU. As a member of the Houston Astros, Harris was named an American League All-Star in 2016, won the 2017 World Series, and, in 2019, pitched in a combined no-hitter and an immaculate inning.
Staunton native and former Braves pitcher Tyler Zombro started his career as an undrafted free agent out of George Mason University and climbed the minors up to AAA before injury ended his professional career. He is currently in the Chicago Cubs front office as the team’s vice-president of pitching
The most recent Brave to hit the Bigs is JC Escarra, a catcher with the Yankees. Escarra played with the Braves in 2014 and made his Major League debut on March 29, 2025.
Former Braves pitcher Nate Pearson and infielder Romy Gonzalez started the 2026 season on the injured list but should be back in the Majors later this season. Pearson was a first-round draft pick by the Toronto Blue Jays in the 2017 MLB draft. In 2024, while pitched for the Cubs, Pearson was part of a combined no-hitter against the Tigers. Pearson is currently in the Astros organization while Gonzalez is with the Red Sox.
Former Atlanta Braves manager Brian Snitker was recently inducted into the team’s Hall of Fame. While at the University of New Orleans, Snitker played in Staunton during the 1976 and 1977 seasons.