Amsterdam Mohawks Sign B-Spa Ballplayer

BALLSTON SPA — Ballston Spa native James Haughton, who is currently a freshman at the University of Rhode Island, has been signed by the Amsterdam Mohawks of the Perfect Game Collegiate Baseball League (PGCBL), the team announced on Sunday.

Haughton, a 5’11” infielder, previously participated in the PGCBL when he was a high school senior, playing for the Glens Falls Dragons. In 2025, Haughton had 14 hits, 2 doubles, 8 RBI, and 8 walks in 65 plate appearances for the Dragons, earning him a .681 OPS.

“James is a baseball player who is committed to his craft with a high baseball IQ,” said Ballston Spa High School’s head baseball coach Curtis Nobles. “He is a skilled athlete in the field with really good hands and footwork as a middle of the field guy. Continued work on different arms angles consistently will make him an elite defender. Base running for James is done with an aggressive attitude and intent, always looking to take the next base. Offensively at the plate, elite hand speed and strength with the ability to adjust to all pitches at an elite level.”

With the B-Spa Scotties last year, Haughton had a .451 batting average and 1.196 OPS, accumulating 32 hits, 30 runs, 10 doubles, and 14 RBI in 89 plate appearances.

According to the Perfect Game USA scouting organization, Haughton ranks #22 among all high school shortstops in New York State.