Hall of Fame
ARIZONA MEN’S SENIOR BASEBALL LEAGUE HALL OF FAME Class of 2024
Ernie Barten
Multiple MSBL World Series Championships
Multiple MSBL Regional Tournament Championships
Multiple Arizona MSBL League Championships
Since 1994, Ernie Barten has participated as a Player, primarily as a Third Baseman, in the Arizona MSBL. In addition, he has Managed for 19 seasons and served as a League Board Member for 14 seasons. Ernie has been a positive force for the Arizona MSBL spearheading the growth of the 45+, 55+ and 65+ Divisions.
Ernie has many highlights in his career, but the one that stands out is playing in the 2006 Father Son World Series with his son Tony. Ernie and Tony were big contributors on that World Series Championship Team.
During Ernie’s career with the Arizona MSBL his efforts and enthusiasm as a player, manager and board member, have assisted scores of players to continue playing the game they love.
For his extraordinary efforts and exemplary career in baseball, Ernie Barten is hereby inducted into the Arizona MSBL Hall of Fame as a member of the Class of 2024.
Jim Botten
Multiple MSBL World Series Participant
Multiple MSBL Regional Tournament Participant
Multiple Arizona MSBL League Championships
Since 2005, Jim Botten has participated as a Player in the Arizona MSBL. Jim has been playing baseball for the past 75 years, and at 85 years young, Jim still plays year round with the Pirates in the 65+ Division.
Jim has many highlights in his career, but the one that stands out is the 10 seasons he played for the Mashers winning several Arizona MSBL League Championships.
Originally from Minneapolis, Jim is an inaugural member of the Class A Baseball Twin Cities Hall of Fame and also a member of the Minnesota Slow Pitch Hall of Fame.
For his extraordinary efforts and for serving as an inspiration to us all, Jim Botten is hereby inducted into the Arizona MSBL Hall of Fame as a member of the Class of 2024.
Mike Briguglio
Multiple MSBL World Series Championships
Multiple MSBL World Series MVP Awards
Multiple MSBL Regional Tournament Championships
Multiple MSBL Regional MVP Awards
Multiple Arizona MSBL League Championships
Multiple Arizona MSBL All Star Games
For the past 34 seasons, Mike Briguglio has participated as a Player, primarily as a Catcher, in the Arizona MSBL. In addition, he has Managed for 12 seasons and served as League President for 6 seasons. During this time, Mike has dedicated a great deal of time and energy in an effort to grow and improve the Arizona MSBL.
Mike is also a high school baseball coach, with his teams winning 5 State Championships, 14 Regional Championships and amassing 802 career wins. Furthermore, Coach B has won 5 State Coach of the Year Awards and 10 Regional Coach of the Year Awards. In 2009, Mike was inducted into the Arizona Baseball Coaches Association Hall of Fame. During his coaching career, Coach B has sent dozens of players to play collegiate baseball with several making it to the professional ranks.
Mike’s love for the game of baseball is exemplified by the way he approaches each game and season with an unbridled enthusiasm and respect for his team and their competition. His willingness to try to make everyone better is on display each and every time he takes the field.
For his extraordinary efforts and exemplary career in baseball, Mike Briguglio is hereby inducted into the Arizona MSBL Hall of Fame as a member of the Class of 2024.
Ed Klemm
Multiple MSBL World Series Championships
Multiple MSBL Regional Tournament Championships
Multiple Arizona MSBL League Championships
Ed Klemm has played Men’s senior baseball since 1990 where he began playing with the Connecticut – Bristol Baseball Club. In addition, Ed played in the Arizona MSBL for 23 seasons from 2000 – 2023. Ed has also been on the Arizona MSBL Board of Directors for the last 15 years, serving as treasurer for the past 9 years.
During his playing days, Ed was a workhorse on the mound logging nearly 4000 innings during his career. The highlight of his career was pitching in two father-son World Series, while his eldest son Ed was catching and his younger son Jeff was playing third base.
Ed’s efforts on and off the field have greatly contributed to the growth and prosperity of the Arizona MSBL. He is a true gentleman of the game and an outstanding member of the Arizona MSBL.
For his extraordinary efforts and exemplary career in baseball, Ed Klemm is hereby inducted into the Arizona MSBL Hall of Fame as a member of the Class of 2024.
Lou McAnany
One of The Founders of the Arizona MSBL
Multiple MSBL World Series Participant
Multiple MSBL Regional Participant
Multiple Arizona MSBL League Championships
For over 20 years, Lou McAnany helped run the inner and outer workings of the Arizona MSBL. From field reservations, to securing umpires, to game scheduling, to financial operations, to League All Star Games, and League picnics, his efforts led to the growth of the Arizona MSBL that we all enjoy today.
Lou was a board member for 20 plus years, and also managed ball clubs equally as long. Lou always had a story or two to tell and his humor and laughter were always present each and every time he took the field. Due to his leadership, several of his teams went on to become League Champions.
For his extraordinary efforts and contributions to the growth and success of the Arizona MSBL, Lou McAnany is hereby inducted into the Arizona MSBL Hall of Fame as a member of the Class of 2024.
John Silingo
One of The Founders of the Arizona MSBL
Multiple MSBL World Series Participant
Multiple MSBL Regional Participant
For over 20 years, John Silingo helped run the inner and outer workings of the Arizona MSBL. From field reservations, to securing umpires, to game scheduling, to financial operations, to League All Star Games, and League picnics, his efforts led to the growth of the Arizona MSBL that we all enjoy today.
In addition to being a board member for over 20 years, John also managed a team for the better part of two decades. John always had a positive influence on his teams and his leadership was instrumental in contributing to the success that his teams achieved.
For his extraordinary efforts and contributions to the growth and success of the Arizona MSBL, John Silingo is hereby inducted into the Arizona MSBL Hall of Fame as a member of the Class of 2024.
