Ben Cassillo is from upstate New York and was a two-time All-Conference selection for Shaker High School, had a career .444 batting average before starting his collegiate career at the University of Virginia.

At UVA, Cassillo was a walk-on player where he was a part of the 2015 National Championship team. Cassillo played alongside 17 teammates who were selected in the top 10 rounds in the MLB draft, including 6 1st round picks. Cassillo graduated from UVA in 3 years, majoring in Economics and minoring in Religious Studies. He currently works as a data analyst for a digital marketing company. Ben is entering his fourth year of coaching with the Dirtbags.

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Born: Latham, NY 1996

Instagram: bencassillo15

Twitter: btb15

College: University of Virginia

High School: Baseball & Volleyball

College: Baseball 2015 & 2017 (Catcher)

Family: Married to wife Elizabeth

Best Baseball Memory: Dogpile in Omaha after winning the College World Series with UVA in 2015

Most Memorable Moment with the Dirtbags: Winning four games in one day at the WWBA to make it to the Final 4!

Would like to trade places for a day with: Matthew McConaughey

Favorite Music: Country

Favorite Baseball Website: Fangraphs.com

Favorite Baseball Book: Calico Joe by John Grisham

Favorite Baseball Movie(s): The Sandlot & Moneyball

Favorite Actor: Christian Bale

Favorite MLB Team: Los Angeles Dodgers

Favorite MLB Player: Clayton Kershaw

Favorite College Team: UVA (Go Hoos!)

Best Player Played With: Adam Hasely & Pavin Smith

Best Player Coached: Dalton Wentz (Current Infielder at Wake Forest University)

Favorite Quote: "All you need to win is a chip and a chair."