3 Up 3 Down Organization, Inc.

11/02/2026

Congratulations to Glenn Simmons on his selection to the Dutchess County Baseball Hall of Fame (DCBBHOF). Glenn's background was heavily supported by the Selection Committee.

Glenn was a Fishkill Little League product and continued through Senior League and Big League. He was a two-year varsity starter at John Jay High School and went on to start at both East Stroudsburg State University and DeKalb Central Junior College in Georgia. Glenn was drafted twice in the first round of the 1983 professional baseball drafts—first by the Cleveland Indians in January and later by the Detroit Tigers in June, the organization with which he signed. He spent more than two seasons in the Detroit Tigers organization before an arm injury brought his professional career to an end. He returned to the Hudson Valley and continued his baseball career with the Hopewell Ions for more than 15 years. Following his playing career, Glenn remained committed to the game by coaching in Wappingers Little League and by serving as an assistant coach with RCK Varsity Baseball Program.

Glenn will be inducted on Sunday November 8th at the DCBBHOF induction ceremony at Heritage Financial Park (Dutchess Stadium). The induction ceremony is open to the public and a few LAST MINUTE tickets are still on sale on the DCBBHOF web-site (click link at bottom of post). Tickets are $55.

On behalf of the DCBBHOF, The 3 Up 3 Down Organization congratules Glenn. For more information on the induction dinner, click the link below. For more information on 3 Up 3 Down, please 'FRIEND & JOIN" us and help give baseball in the Hudson Valley a brighter future.

TICKETS: https://dcbbhof.com/induction-dinner

10/30/2026

Congratulations to Bill Danek on his selection to the Dutchess County Baseball Hall of Fame. Bill's background was heavily supported by the Selection Committee. He has an Arlington High School star playing under Coach Joe DeRosa, a 2-time All County Selection eventually playing at St. John's, the Cape Cod League and eventually drafted in the 17th Round of the MLB draft playing in five levels of professional baseball.

Bill will be inducted on Sunday November 8th at the DCBBHOF induction ceremony at Heritage Financial Park (Dutchess Stadium). The induction ceremony is open to the public and tickets are now on sale on the DCBBHOF web-site (click link at bottom of post). Ticket are $55.

On behalf of the DCBBHOF, 3 Up 3 Down congratulations Bill. For more information on the induction dinner, click the link below. For more information on 3 Up 3 Down, please 'friend/join' us and help give baseball in the Hudson Valley a brighter future.

https://dcbbhof.com/induction-dinner

10/26/2026

Get your tickets by Saturday 10/31 and you'll automatically get an extra 10 raffle tickets free.... https://3up3down.org/inaugural-comedy-night/

NEW DATE. BIG LAUGHS. EVEN BIGGER IMPACT.

Our Inaugural Charity Comedy Night is now (re)set for Sunday December 6th with plenty of laughs, community spirit, and we're adding a little holiday flair!

TICKETS: https://3up3down.org/inaugural-comedy-night/

Register by October 31st and receive 10 complimentary raffle tickets!

Support 3 Up 3 Down and its mission to support youth sports and children with developmental disabilities.

NEW: We’re also proud to help grow this event by offering BluePath Service Dogs & Special Olympics supporters the opportunity to support their cause as well. Simply enter “BPSD” or "Special Olympics" in the Notes/Special Requests field when registering, and 100% of those ticket proceeds will go directly to either BluePath Service Dogs or Special Olympics-Hudson Valley.

Whether you’re coming out to support 3 Up 3 Down, BluePath, or Special Olympics, your support will help children with developmental disabilities and their families.

3 comedians; raffles & giveaways; holiday atmosphere; doors open at 4 PM; show starts at 5 PM

Save the date — Sunday, December 6th! Get your tickets today!!!

10/26/2026

Congratulations to Pat Mealy on his selection to the Dutchess County Baseball Hall of Fame. Coach Mealy's background was heavily supported by the Selection Committee and his coaching prowess has been on display at Ketcham for many many years.

During his tenure, Coach Mealy has compiled an outstanding career record of 518-136, while building a culture centered on excellence, accountability, and player development.

Pat will be inducted on Sunday November 8th at the DCBBHOF induction ceremony at Heritage Financial Park (Dutchess Stadium). The induction ceremony is open to the public and tickets are now on sale on the DCBBHOF web-site (click link at bottom of post). Ticket are $55.

Notification of additional selections will be announced over the next couple of weeks. Congrats Coach!
https://dcbbhof.com/induction-dinner

10/10/2026

NEW DATE. BIG LAUGHS. EVEN BIGGER IMPACT.

Our Inaugural Charity Comedy Night is now (re)set for Sunday December 6th with plenty of laughs, community spirit, and we're adding a little holiday flair!

TICKETS: https://3up3down.org/inaugural-comedy-night/

Register by October 31st and receive 10 complimentary raffle tickets!

Support 3 Up 3 Down and its mission to support youth sports and children with developmental disabilities.

NEW: We’re also proud to help grow this event by offering BluePath Service Dogs & Special Olympics supporters the opportunity to support their cause as well. Simply enter “BPSD” or "Special Olympics" in the Notes/Special Requests field when registering, and 100% of those ticket proceeds will go directly to either BluePath Service Dogs or Special Olympics-Hudson Valley.

Whether you’re coming out to support 3 Up 3 Down, BluePath, or Special Olympics, your support will help children with developmental disabilities and their families.

3 comedians; raffles & giveaways; holiday atmosphere; doors open at 4 PM; show starts at 5 PM

Save the date — Sunday, December 6th! Get your tickets today!!!

10/05/2026

Congratulations to Ben Albright on his selection to the Dutchess County Baseball Hall of Fame. Ben's background was heavily supported by the Selection Committee (including DCBBHOF member David Goddard (2019)) and many other supporters.

Ben Albright played varsity baseball at Arlington High School from 1995–1998 under head Coach Goddard where he was All-League Player and Captain. He attended St. Bonaventure University from the fall of 1998 through the fall of 1999, where he continued his baseball career. While at St. Bonaventure, he met his wife, Abbey, an accomplished collegiate soccer player. He later transferred to SUNY Cortland, where he played from 2000–2003. In 2021, he was inducted into the SUNY Cortland Baseball Hall of Fame (Legends Club). During his collegiate career, he earned First Team All-Region honors in 2002, was named the NCAA New York Regional Most Valuable Player in 2001, led the Red Dragons in batting average in consecutive seasons (.407 in 2001 and .404 in 2002), competed internationally in Russia during the summer of 2002, and helped lead Cortland to NCAA Division III College World Series appearances in 2000 and 2001, with both teams finishing fifth in the nation.

Coach Albright has served as the varsity baseball coach at Cortland High School since 2011. During his tenure, he has compiled a 203–100 career record while leading the program to six league championships, seven Section III Final Four appearances, the school's first-ever Section III Baseball Championship in 2013, and a second sectional title in 2022. A five-time OHSL/SCAC Coach of the Year, Albright has guided 37 players to the collegiate level, including three who advanced to professional baseball, while his program has also produced four Academic All-Americans.
Beyond coaching at Cortland, Albright serves as the OHSL and SCAC League Chair and is a longtime member of the American Baseball Coaches Association (ABCA), where he serves as the New York State Ambassador. During the summer, he coaches National-level teams for the Northeast Pride Travel Organization.

His Cortland teams have earned both the ABCA Team Academic Excellence Award and the New York State Team Academic Excellence Award every year of his tenure. He has also helped raise more than $10,000 for the Syracuse ALS Chapter through participation in the ALS Baseball Classic. In addition to coaching, he teaches Physical Education at Cortland High School.

Ben and Abbey reside in Virgil, New York, with their three sons, Caden, Calin, and Camden and dog Shea. Caden is a sophomore at Binghamton University, where he studies and competes in NCAA Division I baseball. Cal will continue both his academic and baseball career at Division I Hofstra University following his senior year at Cortland High School. Cam will be entering eighth grade in the Cortland City School District and aspires to be a college baseball player as well.

Ben will be inducted on Sunday November 8th at the DCBBHOF induction ceremony at Heritage Financial Park (Dutchess Stadium). The induction ceremony is open to the public and tickets are now on sale on the DCBBHOF web-site (click link at bottom of post). Ticket are $55.

Notification of additional selections will be announced over the next couple of weeks. Congrats Ben!
https://dcbbhof.com/induction-dinner

09/18/2026

Congratulations to Dave Benedict on his selection to the Dutchess County Baseball Hall of Fame. Dave's background were heavily supported by the Selection Committee and many other supporters including Class of 2018 Inductee Mike Veronesi.

Dave's background from Wappingers, to John Jay to Flagler College and his long adult career in the MSBL is chronicled on the DCBBHOF site - www.dcbbhof.com

Dave will be inducted on Sunday November 8th at the DCBBHOF induction ceremony at Heritage Financial Park (Dutchess Stadium). The induction ceremony is open to the public and tickets are now on sale on the DCBBHOF web-site (click link at bottom of post). Ticket are $55.

Notification of additional selections will be announced over the next couple of weeks. Congrats Dave!

https://dcbbhof.com/induction-dinner

08/29/2026

Congratulations to John Crawford on his selection to the Dutchess County Baseball Hall of Fame. John's background were heavily supported by the Selection Committee and many other supporters. His career at Lourdes, the Bridgton Academy and Dutchess Community College were noteworthy. He is a member of the OLL Hall of Fame. John's bio is chronicled on the DCBBHOF site - www.dcbbhof.com

John will be inducted on Sunday November 8th at the DCBBHOF induction ceremony at Heritage Financial Park (Dutchess Stadium). The induction ceremony is open to the public and tickets are now on sale on the DCBBHOF web-site (click link at bottom of post). Ticket are $50 through September 15th (then go up to $55 after until we sell out).

Notification of additional selections will be announced over the next couple of weeks. Congrats John!

https://dcbbhof.com/induction-dinner

08/25/2026

Congratulations Mike Orefice on his selection and impending induction into the Dutchess County Baseball Hall of Fame on November 8th. Congrats Mike. 3 Up 3 Down will be there as a sponsor and supporter. Additional inductees to be announced in the coming days.

Congratulations to Mike Orefice on his selection to the Dutchess County Baseball Hall of Fame. Mike's credentials and background are impressive with a storied career at Marist College and his time as a stand-out in the HVNABA. Mike's bio is chronicled on the DCBBHOF site - www.dcbbhof.com

Mike will be inducted on Sunday November 8th at our induction ceremony at Heritage Financial Park (Dutchess Stadium). The induction ceremony is open to the public and tickets are now on sale on the DCBBHOF web-site (click link at bottom of post). Ticket are $50 through September 15th (then go up to $55 after until we sell out). Come join us at our new dinner facility (thank you Renegades).

Notification of additional selections will be announced over the next couple of weeks. Congrats Mike!

https://dcbbhof.com/induction-dinner

04/19/2026

The Hudson Valley Region especially with its proximity to New York City lags well behind its upstate brethren..... Help 3 Up 3 Down bring a state of the art inclusion park and set of fields to our region. Share this on Facebook and Instagram (3up3down_charity) and follow our progress....help us decide where in the Hudson Valley our EveryAbility Park will go. We're actively looking for a donation and/or partnership for 8-15 acres of land, a destination.

The final phase of Carrier Park Field of Dreams opens in May.