AFTON – Tuesday evening in front of a room of friends, family, coaches and others, Afton Central School’s Vince Caiati signed his letter of intent, officially committing to the Lackawanna College Baseball Program, a National Junior College Athletic Association (NJCAA) baseball powerhouse.

Caiati, the starting catcher for the Crimson Knights, said he pledged himself to get the level he is at currently by giving up the opportunity to play other sports to focus on baseball. If he hadn’t, Caiati believes he would not have the success he has had in order to obtain the honor.

“I solely devoted myself to baseball for the love of the game itself and now have the ability to play at the next level while pursuing an education at the same time,” said Caiati.