Born and raised in Lebanon, CT, Jason graduated from Lyman Memorial High School in 2018 where he played second base and was a member of the 2017 state runner-up team. He then attended Three Rivers Community College before transferring to Eastern Connecticut State University, graduating in 2023. Jason began his coaching career in 2019 as the assistant coach under Steve Starr at Lebanon Middle School. From 2020-2025 he assisted legendary head coach Marty Gomez at Lyman Memorial High School. During Jason’s time at Lyman, the Bulldogs had a 78-59 record made the state tournament semifinals in 2023. He also coached as an assistant for Tri-County American Legion 15U and 17U from 2020-2023, both programs winning their zone in 2021. In his time with Tri County, 15u had a record of 54-31 and 17u had a record of 67-28. In 2026, Jason joined fellow GHTBL player Roger Moyer on the coaching staff at Bacon Academy in Colchester, CT. Jason began playing in the GHTBL in 2021 under manager Tyler Repoli. On the Brewers, Valliere is one of 22 members on the roster who previously played for Tri-County legion. He took over as manager in 2023 and that year led them to a 1st place regular season finish for the first time in over a decade. In three years at the helm, Valliere has led the Graphics to a 46-34 record. Jason currently works in the athletic department at the United States Coast Guard Academy in New London, CT and resides in Lebanon.

Born on October 13, 1954 in Hartford, Connecticut, Pizzanello is one Hartford’s top catchers of all-time. He led Hartford to Connecticut’s Little League championship in 1967. Pizzanello was a star catcher for the city’s Jaycee Courant and American Legion programs. He was captain of the Bulkeley High School varsity baseball team, named All-CDC catcher and graduated in 1972. At Eastern Connecticut State University, Pizzanello was elected captain, played in two DIII National Championships, selected to the All-New England Team and earned a bachelor’s degree in 1976.

During this time, he played summer ball in the GHTBL from 1971 to 1989, mostly with the Vernon Orioles. In 1977, he was signed to catch for Nettuno of the Italian Baseball League. After his professional stint, Pizzanello focused on coaching in the Town of South Windsor, Connecticut including Little League, Jaycee Courant, Senior League and American Legion. He worked for 37 years at Hartford Insurance Company and IBM in information technology and technical services. In 2017, after being inducted into the Bulkeley High School Athletic Hall of Fame, he became the first manager of the South Windsor Phillies club and won the 2020 GHTBL Regular Season championship. He lives in Eastford, Connecticut with his wife Charlene and have three children.

Born on  January 27, 1965, Jack Ceppetelli was raised in East Windsor, CT. He attended East Windsor High School, class of 1983 and played baseball at Assumption College for four years. Ceppetelli competed in his first GHTBL season in 1985 and returned in 1991 as a pitcher. He also pitched for s years in the Tri-County Baseball League in Massachusetts. Ceppetelli earned GHTBL’s Most Valuable Playoff Pitcher in 1999. He has been manager of the Vernon Orioles since 2001, winning twelve league titles in the last 20 years. In 2003, he was inducted into the East Windsor High School Hall of Fame. Ceppetelli lives in South Windsor, CT, is a tax accountant and certified CPA.

Born on August 11, 1943, in Hartford, CT, Tom Abbruzzese is the longest serving manager in GHTBL history. He is a graduate of Wethersfield High School and Fairfield University (1965). Abbruzzese coached the Junior and Senior Division of the Jaycee Courant League from 1971 to 1978. He entered his first twilight team, Society for Savings, into the GHTBL in the summer of 1976. Abbruzzese’s franchise was also sponsored by Bank Boston Bank and then became People’s United Bank in the summer of 2000. His franchise has amassed 15 Regular Season Titles and Playoff Championships.

Abbruzzese earned a Doctorate of Education from the University of Connecticut (1996). His current profession is as Director of Adult Education, in Newington, CT.  Previously he was a Vice Principal of Ledyard High School Ledyard High School (1974-1995) and before that, Recreation Leader for the City of Hartford (1963-1976), According to Abbruzzese, he is, “thankful not only for the outstanding players I have had the privilege of coaching and continue to have, but most importantly for their exceptional character as well. These two qualities are the ingredients for success.” Tom resides in Wethersfield, CT.