Dominick starts his first season with the Beach Bums in 2015. He played professional for four seasons in the Chicago Cubs’ organization reaching as high as Triple-A. His best season came in 1971 as member of Magic Valley in the Rookie-Level Pioneer League, hitting .241, eight doubles, three homers and 29 RBI. For his career, the catcher and third baseman hit .237 with six homers, 66 RBI in 182 games.

Following his time with the Cubs, Gaudioso spent 26 years playing, coaching and managing in men’s leagues on the west coach, winning three national titles before retiring.

Dom and his wife Julie have the best of two worlds – a retirement home in the Traverse City and a winter home in Argentina.