The New York Nine, in an effort to always provide coaches who have a deep knowledge of the game of baseball at the highest levels, as players and teachers, are pleased to announce the following staff additions for the upcoming 2016 fall season: (alphabetically listed)
Marcus Cayenne – Cayenne graduated from Howard University and received his law degree from Barry University’s Dwayne O. Andreas School of Law in 2008. Cayenne began his coaching career as a student assistant coach with Howard University, then on to Norman Thomas HS in 2006. Marcus was an intern with the Washington Nationals Baseball Operations department in 2008. In 2009, Cayenne was hired by the Oakland Athletics as an Area Supervisor covering Tennessee, Kentucky and West Virginia, and has multiple draft picks to his credit. Cayenne brings a vast knowledge of the game on the teaching, coaching, recruiting and scouting sides with him to the Nine. He also brings his passion for teaching and creating future opportunities at the next level for student athletes.
Mariel Checo – Checo starred at Norman Thomas HS, leading the club to it’s first and only PSAL city title. After being drafted by the hometown Yankees, Checo helped lead the GCL Yankees to their league championship in 2011 punching out 41 batters in 27 innings, while only allowing 18 hits. In 2012 Checo picked up seven victories at class-A Charleston while fanning 47 batters in 40 innings against only 30 hits. In 2016, he was named an Atlantic League All-Star with the York Revolution.
Melvin Garcia – Garcia was a plus defender with a plus arm (100 mph from the outfield) when drafted and signed by the Toronto Blue Jays out of James Monroe High School. A multiple time All-City selection, Garcia led the Eagles to two PSAL Championship Games. At the Professional level, Garcia made only two errors, reaching as high as short season A ball in Vancouver.
Francisco Gracesqui – Gracesqui, a self made hard worker and student of the game, was signed by the Toronto Blue Jays as an undrafted Free Agent out of Sullivan County College. Gracesqui, a southpaw hurler, helped lead his alma-mater George Washington High School to the PSAL city crown in 2012. He threw 8 innings in the Championship game and earned MVP honors. Gracesqui allowed only 73 hits in 94 career minor league innings with the Jays, punching out 108 with a career 2.20 era while reaching class-A Lansing in the Midwest League helpful site.
