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The Pittsfield Youth Baseball
Association was organized in 1981 and
incorporated on August 12, 1982, by a group of individuals
who thought it important for Pittsfield children to play
baseball by the same set of rules and guidelines and under
safe conditions.
Initially, games were held on a single diamond on land
provided by William Freese on Tilton Hill Road. By the turn
of the century there were three excellent fields complete
with dugouts, backstops, homerun fences and a large snack
bar and clubhouse. A fourth large field is presently under
construction.
On May 4, 2002 a dedication
ceremony was held and the complex, a gift of
 the
William Freese Family, was officially named Pittsfield Youth
Athletic Park. The first diamond was dedicated as “John Dunn
Field” in honor of Lt. John Dunn, Jr. who played on it for
many years. Lt. Dunn lost his life while serving in the
United States Navy.
During the spring of 2002,
the complex hosted the Cal Ripken District 6 Championships.
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