Hall of Fame
Ted Damiter was an All-American pitcher for the Red Raider baseball team. He played a key role in Shippensburg’s drive to the Pennsylvania State Athletic Conference (PSAC) and NCAA Division II Mid-Atlantic Region championships in 1977 and its subsequent appearance in the NCAA Division II Championship Series in Springfield, Illinois.
Damiter was one of the hardest throwing pitchers in team history. In 1977, his freshman season, he compiled a record of 9-4 with 73 strikeouts in 92 innings pitched. He had an earned run average of 2.84. He was first team All-Conference, first team All Mid-Atlantic Region, and third team All-America that season.
The following year Damiter had a 4-3 record and helped Shippensburg win the PSAC Eastern Division title. In 1979 the team repeated as PSAC East champ and he put together a 7-2 record with a 2.89 earned run average. He was first team All-Conference and All-Region. He was honorable mention All-America.
He was drafted by the New York Mets and spent several years in that team’s organization, playing in the minor leagues. He played in Rookie League and on Class A teams. He was scheduled for promotion to Class AA when an injury ended his professional career.
After his baseball career ended, Damiter returned to Shippensburg University and completed his degree requirements in 1985. A native of McAdoo, Damiter moved to Northhampton where he became employed by Soilrock Mat Rentals in Allentown. Damiter remained active in baseball. He played 15 years in the Blue Mountain League and also played in the Allentown Men’s Senior Baseball League.
