Staff

Staff

Front Office

Eli Patino

Eli Patino

President - Owner - Director of Fun
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Originally from Minnesota, Eli moved to Eastern North Carolina when he joined the Marines in 2003. After serving for four years, Eli decided to make Eastern NC his home. 

Originally from Minnesota, Eli moved to Eastern North Carolina when he joined the Marines in 2003. After serving for four years, Eli decided to make Eastern NC his home. 

Growing up in the Twin Cities, baseball was an integral part of life for Eli and was a key contributor to staying off the "mean streets" of the East Side of St. Paul. It was always a dream for Eli to find a niche in baseball - if not as a player - then definitely as an owner of a team! 

Eli believes that baseball should be fun, family friendly, and bring the community together! Even a little irreverence is welcome (the good kind of course!) 

Be ready! It's going to be fun, crazy, and yes grandma, just a little irreverent!

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Arlin Patino

Arlin Patino

Vice President - Owner
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Arlin has worked as a realtor in Jacksonville and the surrounding areas for almost 17 years! Arlin and her husband Eli are the owners of the Jacksonville Ospreys. Together they have two main goals for Jacksonville Ospreys Baseball; player development and building community by aiming to ensure that players have a great club to develop their skills in their goal to sign a professional contract, while ensuring fans are able to enjoy quality baseball in a family friendly and fun environment for all!

Arlin has worked as a realtor in Jacksonville and the surrounding areas for almost 17 years! Arlin and her husband Eli are the owners of the Jacksonville Ospreys. Together they have two main goals for Jacksonville Ospreys Baseball; player development and building community by aiming to ensure that players have a great club to develop their skills in their goal to sign a professional contract, while ensuring fans are able to enjoy quality baseball in a family friendly and fun environment for all!


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Dylan Hughes

Dylan Hughes

General Manager
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Dylan grew up in Jacksonville and attended White Oak High School and would go on to attend East Carolina University where he earned a degree in Sports Studies with a minor in Sports Business Management. Dylan also coached the ECU Club baseball team and has coached at White Oak High School and the American Legion Post baseball teams.

Dylan grew up in Jacksonville and attended White Oak High School and would go on to attend East Carolina University where he earned a degree in Sports Studies with a minor in Sports Business Management. Dylan also coached the ECU Club baseball team and has coached at White Oak High School and the American Legion Post baseball teams.


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Juliette Desmarais

Marketing Manager
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Assistant General Manager

Ludelis Latimore

Host Family Coordinator

Coaching Staff

Josiah Zamora

Head Coach

Zack WIlliams

Hitting Coach

Lisa Reed

Trainer

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Trainer - Intern

Cade Anderson

Pitching Coach

Event Staff

Orville Osprey

Orville Osprey

Team Mascot
Sammy the Silly Goose

Sammy the Silly Goose

King of Silliness!
Tom Pierce

Tom Pierce

Voice of the Ospreys
Thomas is a teacher at White Oak High School and is a graduate of the University of Akron. A die-hard sports fan, Thomas not only has a great voice but the ability to bring excitement to any game he sees! Bringing years of experience of Sports Announcing to the booth, Thomas is now seeing his dream come true, of following in the footsteps of his Sports heroes: Bob Tayek, Matt Underwood, and other announcer legends! Tom Pierce was even called up to the pros in 2023 to help with game day announcements at a Kinston Wood Ducks Game! 
Thomas loves teaching, watching sports, and in his spare time you can find him Kayaking the waters around Jacksonville!
Ben Horak (Dream Entertainment)

Ben Horak (Dream Entertainment)

DJ/Music Coordinator

After his time serving in the Marine Corps, Ben Horak spent a few years searching for a career that was truly fulfilling. However, none of the jobs that he had were enjoyable. It wasn't until Ben DJ'd at his sister's wedding in Minnesota that he discovered that his passion for event entertainment. Being able to help others have a great time is something that he continues to find incredibly rewarding. Eventually, Ben decided to make it his full-time career, as he realized nothing is boring about what he does.

After his time serving in the Marine Corps, Ben Horak spent a few years searching for a career that was truly fulfilling. However, none of the jobs that he had were enjoyable. It wasn't until Ben DJ'd at his sister's wedding in Minnesota that he discovered that his passion for event entertainment. Being able to help others have a great time is something that he continues to find incredibly rewarding. Eventually, Ben decided to make it his full-time career, as he realized nothing is boring about what he does.


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Peyton Wilbur

Peyton Wilbur

Team Photographer

Zero_Hurts Photography

Brianna Martins

Brianna Martins

Retail & Shipping Manager
252 354-6201

Ordering some awesome Ospreys Merch? If so, Brianna is likely the one who takes care of your order with the utmost in quality care and accuracy. Don't touch her inventory without asking though - otherwise you may find yourself swimming with the fishes...

Ordering some awesome Ospreys Merch? If so, Brianna is likely the one who takes care of your order with the utmost in quality care and accuracy. Don't touch her inventory without asking though - otherwise you may find yourself swimming with the fishes...

Brianna is currently a sophomore at Carteret Community College and will transfer to UNCW to major in Finance. 

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Sara Jones

Sara Jones

Concessions Manager

Merideth Smith

Concessions Associate

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Concessions Associate

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Ticketing/Gate Manager

Tianna Mosby

Lead Bartender

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Bartender

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Bartender

Austin Snow

Statitician

Chris Raynor

Broadcaster

Interns

Lauren Weston

Lauren Weston

Lead Operations Intern

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Operations Intern

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Operations Intern

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Operations Intern

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Operations Intern

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Operations Intern

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Operations Intern

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Operations Intern
Morgann Silence

Morgann Silence

Fan Engagement/Marketing
Sarah Riggs

Sarah Riggs

Fan Engagement/Marketing
Meadow Kassell

Meadow Kassell

Fan Engagement/Marketing

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Fan Engagement/Marketing