Frank Battaglia
Equipment Manager / Assistant Facilities Manager

Frank.Battaglia@qc.cuny.edu

(718) 997-2781

Frank was recently appointed to the positions of Equipment Manager / Assistant Facilities Manager. His duties include the distribution of uniforms and supervising the set up for men's and women's basketball games.

Battaglia spent eight years (2002 - 2008) at the helm of the Knights baseball team and twelve as a member of the QC staff. Battaglia joined the staff following a successful playing career, which included stints at Queensborough Community College, Queens College, and in the Northern and Atlantic leagues. After taking over as one of the youngest head coaches in the nation, Battaglia has rebuilt the program and is attempting to lead the young Knights to the level of success that he enjoyed as a player.

A speedy second baseman, Battaglia played his prep ball at Archbishop Molloy High School, under the legendary Jack Curran. He then started in an NJCAA World Series and Regionals in his two years at Queensborough Community College in '94 & '95. After transferring to QC, Battaglia was named to the All-State team as a junior, ranking 17th in the nation in stolen bases. As a senior co-captain, he led the Knights to their first ever NYCAC regular season championship. Battaglia signed a pro contract with Adirondack Lumber Jacks of the Northern League in '98, before being released from the Atlantic League on the last day of spring training in '99.

A true product of the CUNY system, Battaglia holds a B.A. in Communications from Queens College. He is married and resides in Franklin Square, NY with his wife Kristen, also a Queens College second baseman. Together they have a daughter named Kaitlin.