Elmira Hall Of Fame


Hall Of Fame Players


Hall of Famer Jerome Terrell
United States   #1 - Jerome Terrell [ID #26956]     C
Home Town: Overland Park, Kansas           School: none
Hall Of Famer                     Bats (R)           Throws (R)           Positions: C 1b 2b 3b of
Games 2165, AVE .272, OBP .363, SLG .402, OPS .765, H 2283, 2B 452, 3B 169, HR 99, RBI 799, SB 1017
Notes: Long time leadoff hitter, 6 time All-Star and 2 time All-League, spent whole career in the franchise. Best base-stealer this team ever had.


Hall of Famer Jesús Menendez
Mexico   #40 - Jesús Menendez [ID #85897]     2B
Home Town: Querétaro, Mexico           School: none
Hall Of Famer                     Bats (R)           Throws (R)           Positions: 2b ss
Games 1852, AVE .273, OBP .323, SLG .518, OPS .840, H 1883, 2B 561, 3B 53, HR 342, RBI 1335, SB 73
Notes: LEGEND!


Hall of Famer Jesús Benavides
Cuba   #46 - Jesús Benavides [ID #95494]     1B
Home Town: Havana, Cuba           School: none
Hall Of Famer                     Bats (S)           Throws (R)           Positions: 1B of
Games 1600, AVE .290, OBP .364, SLG .471, OPS .835, H 1604, 2B 403, 3B 47, HR 167, RBI 798, SB 93
Notes: One of main architects of Phoenixes' surge to Division II, multitime All-Star and All-League.


Hall of Famer Stu Merrill
United States   #49 - Stu Merrill [ID #110652]     P
Home Town: Pleasanton, California           College: San Jose State University           Drafted: 2023, Round #4 by Elmira Eagles
Hall Of Famer                     Bats (R)           Throws (R)           Positions: P
Games 354, W 163, L 116, CG 27, SHO 6, ERA 3.50, BAA .245, WHIP 1.341, IP 2381⅓, K 1439
Notes: Whole career in the Phoenixes, one of main drivers of our promotion run from VI to II. At time of retirement 1st place on all-time win list with 163, with spectacular 28 wins 2026 season. Most innings pitched and quality starts records are also in his hands. 2 times Cy Young winner in 2026 and 2027. 13 seasons in the club, 10 seasons of starting duties.


Hall of Famer Wayne Preston
United States   #58 - Wayne Preston [ID #64059]     P
Home Town: Davie, Florida           School: none
Hall Of Famer                     Bats (R)           Throws (R)           Positions: P
Games 405, W 131, L 100, S 5, CG 28, SHO 8, ERA 3.30, BAA .238, WHIP 1.210, IP 2161 , K 1754
Notes: 16 years in the franchise with extraordinary stats. Role model for younger pitchers. Many successful seasons under his belt. Kept solid pitching until the age of 34, which earned him a spot in HoF and all-saying nickname - "Immortal".


Hall of Famer Adrian O'Conell
United States   #64 - Adrian O'Conell [ID #86884]     P
Home Town: Malden, Massachusetts           School: none
Hall Of Famer                     Bats (R)           Throws (R)           Positions: P
Games 611, W 102, L 55, S 47, ERA 3.62, BAA .240, WHIP 1.317, IP 825⅔, K 629
Notes: At time of induction 7th on franchise all time win list. As a set up man. 7 consecutive seasons with double digit wins. 3 All-Star nominations.


Hall of Famer Chad Anderson
United States   #74 - Chad Anderson [ID #94830]     P
Home Town: Laguna Hills, Texas           College: University of Houston
Hall Of Famer                     Bats (R)           Throws (R)           Positions: P
Games 504, W 24, L 38, S 332, ERA 3.17, BAA .249, WHIP 1.296, IP 843⅔, K 399
Notes: Eight seasons of closing duties saw Chad become the best closer in franchise history, collecting 332 saves across 5 league levels. He was a force in last 2 innings, and due to his facial hair earned himself a nickname - "Fear the Beard".


Hall of Famer Oswaldo Castillo
Dominican Republic   #93 - Oswaldo Castillo [ID #46645]     1B
Home Town: Santo Domingo Oeste, Dominican Republic           School: none
Hall Of Famer                     Bats (R)           Throws (R)           Positions: 1B 3B 2b ss of
Games 1419, AVE .297, OBP .329, SLG .552, OPS .881, H 1540, 2B 357, 3B 38, HR 297, RBI 1016, SB 1
Notes: A tribute to clubhouse legend, whose HR, RBI and SLG numbers will be hard to beat.
Two time league MVP (2016, 2018), 6 time All-Star and 3 time All-League player who contributed towards many successful seasons.


Hall of Famer Alonzo Cázares
Mexico   #99 - Alonzo Cázares [ID #112734]     P
Home Town: Delicias, Mexico           School: none           Drafted: 2023, Round #9 by Elmira Eagles
Hall Of Famer                     Bats (S)           Throws (R)           Positions: P
Games 569, W 20, L 51, S 404, ERA 3.69, BAA .228, WHIP 1.205, IP 959 , K 759
Notes: Best closer in Warsaw history