MSBL/MABL World Series Manager Profile: Mike Briguglio, Arizona Stallions
MSBL/MABL World Series Manager Profile
Mike Briguglio, Arizona Stallions
By Steve LaMontia, Director of Communications
What is your name? Mike Briguglio
What is the name of your team this year? Arizona Stallions
What division will you be playing in? 60+ Cactus, 65+ Cactus
Are you managing or playing in more than one week? Yes
How long have you been involved in the MSBL? Since 1988
How did you become involved with MSBL? I began playing in Detroit in 1988, then managed a team and became league president in Detroit in 1990. I began playing in Phoenix in 1991 and was league president from 1992–1997.
How many years have you attended the World Series? Fall Classic? Other MSBL Regional Tournaments? 35 MSBL World Series, 1 Kansas City Regional, 3 Las Vegas Regionals, 4 Desert Classic Regionals
Have you won any events? If so, please list them and their dates. 1990 Kansas City Regional, 2019 Desert Classic, 2023 Desert Classic, 2024 Desert Classic, 1992 MABL World Series, 2008 MSBL World Series, 2012 MSBL World Series, 2020 MSBL World Series
What do you do for a career? A longtime educator, I coached high school baseball for 40 years, and was an athletic director for 15 years. During my career our team won 803 games, 5 state championships, finished state runner up 3 times, advanced to 16 final fours and won 12 regional championships. In 2009 I was honored by being inducted into the Arizona Baseball Coaches Hall of Fame.
What are the most significant moments for you as an adult baseball player? There have been too many to count, but the most recent event took place two years ago. In 2022 I had both hips replaced, one in May and one in July. My goal was to be able to play in the World Series in October. By following a rigorous rehab schedule, I was able to play, catching 10 games over a two-week period. Talk about feeling blessed!
Which local league do you play in at home? I play in the Arizona MSBL in the 55+ and 65+ Divisions. In 2024 I was inducted into the Arizona MSBL Hall of Fame.
Do you have a favorite MSBL World Series moment? In 2012 the other catchers on our team got injured, so I ended up catching 9 straight games. We ended up winning a ring and I was selected tournament MVP. Also winning the first MABL World Series in 1992 with an all-Arizona team and winning the 2020 World Series with many longtime friends!
How has playing in the MSBL/MABL affected your life? The fellowship and camaraderie that has been developed over the past 36 years is priceless! The time we spend on the field and after the game during “Dude Time” has led to the development of many friendships that I truly cherish. The MSBL affiliation has inspired all of us to take care of ourselves physically which in turn has significantly improved our quality of life in all ways.
What are your future World Series team plans? In 2023, we formed the Arizona Stallions, an all Arizona based team. We currently play in 60+ and 65+ tournaments. We plan on continuing to play together for as long as the Good Lord allows us to be able play. We are so very blessed in being able to play the game we love with friends we love.