Welcome Joe Reitebach

JAMESTOWN, N.Y. — The Jamestown Tarp Skunks are proud to announce that Joe Reitebach has been named Manager for the 2026 season. The move comes as former manager Frank Jagoda III transitions into a new role as Director of Player Procurement and Scouting for the organization.

The announcement comes on the heels of a historic 2025 campaign that saw the Tarp Skunks record a franchise-best 30 wins and secure the organization’s first-ever playoff victory in the Perfect Game Collegiate Baseball League.

The organizational shift signals continued growth within the Tarp Skunks operation, as the club expands its baseball operations department while maintaining continuity throughout the program. Although Jagoda will no longer manage from the dugout, he will remain heavily involved in all aspects of team operations and roster development.

Reitebach enters his first season as manager after serving as the club’s pitching coach during the 2025 season. A familiar face in Jamestown, he previously played for the Tarp Skunks during the 2022 and 2023 seasons and has quickly established himself as one of the rising young coaches in collegiate baseball.

Currently, Reitebach serves as the Pitching Coach at Hilbert College, where he also oversees the program’s strength and conditioning efforts. He brings a strong background both as a collegiate pitcher and as a developer of pitchers at the collegiate and summer-collegiate levels.

Reitebach enjoyed a standout playing career, spending four years on the pitching staff at Gannon University before pitching his graduate season at Hilbert College. During his lone season at Hilbert, he earned First Team AMCC All-Conference honors as a relief pitcher after posting a 2.61 ERA with 31 strikeouts and just eight walks across 31 innings pitched, all while maintaining a perfect 4.0 grade point average.

He graduated from Gannon University in May of 2024 with a bachelor’s degree in Business Administration and is currently pursuing a master’s degree in Athletic Administration at Canisius University.

“Joe is someone we are incredibly excited to have leading our club,” said Jamestown Tarp Skunks General Manager Christian Dolce. “His familiarity with Jamestown, his connection to our organization, and the respect he has earned from players make him a perfect fit for this role. Joe understands what it means to wear Tarp Skunks across his chest, and we believe he is the right person to continue building on the culture and success we’ve established here.”

President of Jamestown Community Baseball, LLC Bruce Dudgeon also expressed confidence in the transition.

“We are confident Joe can lead this team to another successful season,” Dudgeon said. “This will be a seamless transition as Frank and Joe will work together closely to continue building a championship-caliber roster and organization.”

The Jamestown Tarp Skunks open the 2026 season on May 29th at Diethrick Park. Opening Night festivities will feature a pregame tailgate festival and a postgame fireworks spectacular.

For tickets and more information, visit the team’s official website or follow the Jamestown Tarp Skunks on social media.

About Jamestown Tarp Skunks: The Jamestown Tarp Skunks, a proud member of the Perfect Game Collegiate Baseball League, have been a staple of summer baseball in Jamestown, NY. Committed to providing a top-tier baseball experience for collegiate athletes and exciting entertainment for fans, the Tarp Skunks are proud to represent Jamestown and its rich baseball tradition.