Lifetime Achievement Award
Mike Pienkos to Receive Axcess Baseball’s Lifetime Achievement Award
Axcess Baseball is excited to announce that Mike Pienkos is the recipient of the 2025 Lifetime Achievement Award. Simply put, Pienkos was synonymous with Chaminade baseball for 45 years. Most people do not realize that he holds the distinction of being the head coach of four varsity sports – football, golf, bowling and baseball. It was on the diamond where he was most successful. He began as the JV baseball coach in 1981. That team went 10-3 and tied for first place. The following year, 1982, he took over as the varsity baseball coach. Pienkos met Jack Lyons in 1983 and he was his assistant since that time.From there, they made Chaminade into the powerhouse program that they are known for today. They went to 24 League Finals, winning 16 Championships and the first ever New York State...
Bob Hirschfield to Receive Lifetime Achievement Award
Axcess Baseball is excited to announce that Bob Hirschfield is the 2024 recipient of the Lifetime Achievement Award Powered by Ken Kortright State Farm Agency. Hirschfield is a legendary figure within the Long Island baseball community and his impact is still felt. While most baseball fans are familiar with his name, some might not be aware just how deep his roots in the game of baseball are. Hirschfield played at St. John’s University from 1966-1970 as a pitcher and outfielder. He was a part of the 1968 team which played in the Division-I College World Series. During his career at St. John’s, he also played for the Cotuit Ketleers in the Cape Cod League and was a member of the USA College All Star team for legendary Miami head coach Ron Fraser. Hirschfield also served in the U...
