Tom Bortle

Starting in 2013 as a player, he added being manager of the Titans in 2019. At the time of his induction, he amassed a .553 wining percentage as a manager. He is a consummate team player, able to hit to all fields, move runners and drive in runners as well as anyone. Well thought of by those who played with, for and against him, he played the game right. He played SF in the early years before shifting to 2B. And he could pitch if needed plus he was an all around team player. He had over 1,200 hits, 200 extra base hits and 730 RBIs at the time of his induction. In addition, he served on the board of directors in several capacities most importantly as the rules supervisor.

Inducted into The Villages Division 3 Hall of Fame on April 14, 2025