About Us
Our journey began with the goal of teaching my sons how to play the game the right way. Over the years, we have proudly witnessed many of our players evolve into skilled competitors, thriving both on and off the field.
John Barberio
Owner / Program Coordinator
johnbarberio@nc9baseball.com
About John:
2012 - Present: Owner - Nickel City Nine Baseball LLC.
2012: WNY Baseball Hall of Fame Inductee
1999 - 2012: Buffalo School of Baseball - Hitting / Pitching Instructor
2024 - Present: Head Baseball Coach - Saint Mary’s High School
2019 - Present: Head Baseball Coach - Collegiate League AAABA Lancaster Edge
Joe Barberio
Head of Player Development
joebarberio@nc9baseball.com
About Joe:
2017 Monsignor Martin Defensive Player of the Year (C)
2017 - 2019: Niagara County Community College(C, 3B, P)
2018 2nd Team All-WNYAC
2019 JUCO Blog National 2-way Player of the Year
2019 Niagara Power (P) - All-Region / All-Star selection
2019-2021: Canisius College (P)
2021: Morehead City Marlins - Coastal Plain League (P)
2021 - 2022: University of Mount Olive (P, C)
2024 - Current: Assistant Baseball Coach - St. Mary’s High School
Nick Barberio
Trainer
About Nick:
2020 - 2024: Hilbert College / Fredonia State (INF, P)
2020 - 2022: Lancaster Legion - Head Baseball Coach
2023-2024: Nickel City Nine Legion - Head Baseball Coach
LG Castillo
Trainer
About LG:
2017 17th Round MLB Draft Pick - Milwaukee Brewers
University of Oklahoma Baseball commit
2017 Gatorade Player of the Year
2017 Max Preps All-American
2017 Perfect Game All-American
2015 - 2017 First Team All-State
2014 Second Team All-State
2022 - Present: Gary Southshore Railcats - American Association League
2022 Postseason All-Star - American Association League
2023 Midseason All-Star - American Association League
Mason Cisco
Trainer
About Mason:
2023 - Present: Canisius University (INF)
Head Coach - Nickel City Nine 15u Baseball
2021 First Team All-ECIC / Second Team All-WNY
2022 First Team All-ECIC / First Team All-WNY
2024 MAAC All-Academic Team