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Binghamton Baseball Shrine inducts three members during Rumble Ponies game

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Last updated Sep 7, 2026

Binghamton Baseball Shrine inducts three members during Rumble Ponies game

Summary

The Binghamton Baseball Shrine honored three new inductees during a ceremony at the Rumble Ponies game on Saturday. The class includes former Major League Baseball pitcher Joel Bennett, former team owner Mike Urda, and team chaplain Tom O'Connor. Bennett, a Binghamton native, played 17 professional seasons and led Minor League Baseball in strikeouts in 1993. Urda served as the primary owner of the Binghamton Mets from 1994 to 2015, a period during which the team won two Eastern League titles. O'Connor has provided spiritual and emotional support to the Double-A organization as team chaplain since 2003. All three individuals were recognized for their contributions to the local baseball community.

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•Joel Bennett is a former MLB pitcher who led the minor leagues in strikeouts in 1993.
•Mike Urda owned the Binghamton Mets for 21 years between 1994 and 2015.
•Tom O'Connor has served as the team chaplain for the Binghamton organization since 2003.
•The ceremony took place at the Rumble Ponies game on Saturday.

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BINGHAMTON, N.Y. (WIVT/WBGH) – The Binghamton Baseball Shrine welcomed three new members this past weekend. Joel Bennett, Mike Urda, and Tom O’Connor were honored at the Rumble Ponies game on Saturday. Bennett is a Binghamton native and former MLB pitcher who was drafted by the Boston Red Sox in 1991. His professional career spanned 17 […]
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