850 Ridge Avenue Suite 301 Pittsburgh, PA 15212 Office: (412) 321-8440 Fax: (412) 321-4088 2020 PREVIEW GUIDE Team Name: Binghamton University Mascot: Bearcats Location: Binghamton, New York Captain(s)/Coach(s): Jesse Weinberg, TJ Rullo 2018-2019 Performance (LAST SEASON): 2018-2019 Season Record: 12-0 Final Conference Ranking/World Series Results: Conference Champion, 1-2 record during Division II World Series Notables: Demitri Sanchez (P/3B), Stephen Smith (P), TJ Rullo (P/3B), Brandon Xhunga (2B, SS) Fall 2019 Performance (Should it be applicable) 2019 Fall Record (NCBA Sanctioned Games Only): 5-4 (First Year moved to D1) Notables: Brandon Xhunga (2B/SS), Tak Miki (Util) Number of Returning Players (Include conference/league award winners): 22 Players to Watch: Stephen Smith (P), TJ Rullo (P/3B), Brandon Xhunga (2B/SS), Alex Rajovic (1B/OF) New additions: Matt Walsh (OF), Albee Fanara (1B), Drew Schwartz (P), Jake Nicklas (P), Nick Dejewski (P), Paul McGee (OF), Ryan McGrath (P), Will Florio (SS) Biggest Rival: New to D1 conference Best Player Nickname: Pauly Walnuts- Paul Bevilacqua 2019-2020 Season Outlook: Post-Season baseball © 2000 National Club Baseball Association 850 Ridge Avenue Suite 301 Pittsburgh, PA 15212 Office: (412) 321-8440 Fax: (412) 321-4088 Manager Quote: Although this will be our first season playing within Division I, Binghamton is looking to make an impact and show that we deserve to be here. With our talented and dedicated roster, we see no reason to expect anything but success when competing at the highest level of club baseball. © 2000 National Club Baseball Association 850 Ridge Avenue Suite 301 Pittsburgh, PA 15212 Office: (412) 321-8440 Fax: (412) 321-4088 2020 PREVIEW GUIDE Team Name: Boston College Eagles Mascot: Eagle Location: Chestnut Hill, MA Captain(s)/Coach(s): President: Marc Pietropaoli, Vice President: Kevin Haley 2018-2019 Performance (LAST SEASON): 2018-2019 Season Record: 18-6 Final Conference Ranking/World Series Results: 6th in the nation Notables: 3-0 in Regional Tournament (first ever regional championship), 1st ever World Series appearance Fall 2019 Performance (Should it be applicable) 2019 Fall Record (NCBA Sanctioned Games Only): 1-4 Notables: Kevin Haley's 9-inning, 13K, 1R pitching perforamnce in a win against Sacred Heart Number of Returning Players (Include conference/league award winners): 22 (30 total on team) Players to Watch: Stephen Loreng (UTL), Marc Pietropaoli (CF), Kevin Haley (LHP), Zach Pessia (OF), Grady Dittmaier (RHP) New additions: Josh Abel (LHP), Brett Thompson (3B/SS), John DeAngelis (RHP), Andrew Ko (LHP) Biggest Rival: Penn State Best Player Nickname: "T-Mobile" - Tom Moschella 2019-2020 Season Outlook: The Eagles are looking to bounce back from a tough fall and get back to the regional tournament to defend their title. We will get back 4 important players who were abroad the first semester. © 2000 National Club Baseball Association 850 Ridge Avenue Suite 301 Pittsburgh, PA 15212 Office: (412) 321-8440 Fax: (412) 321-4088 Manager Quote: "We just want to keep improving and getting better each practice and game. We lost a lot talent, but re-loaded with some great new additions as well as returning players who are finally getting an opportunity to play extensive innings. We're looking forward to a successful spring and hopefully getting back to the regional tournemnt." - Marc Pietropaoli © 2000 National Club Baseball Association 850 Ridge Avenue Suite 301 Pittsburgh, PA 15212 Office: (412) 321-8440 Fax: (412) 321-4088 2020 PREVIEW GUIDE Team Name: SUNY Brockport Mascot: Golden Eagles Location: Brockport, NY Captain(s)/Coach(s): President/Head Coach- Brendan DiRago Vice President/Captain- Barton Bookmiller 3rd Base Coach- Carson Werner Statistician- John Stone Assistant Coach- Derrick Busch 2018-2019 Performance (LAST SEASON): 2018-2019 Season Record: 15-11 Final Conference Ranking/World Series Results: Top 4 in the North Atlantic Notables: Reached the playoffs for the first time as a D1 program (North Atlantic At-Large Bid) Fall 2019 Performance (Should it be applicable) 2019 Fall Record (NCBA Sanctioned Games Only): 4-4 Notables: Proved to be a recognized team in the conference. In conference play, we took 2 out of 3 against a tough Cornell team. Took home the Championship at the Butler County Classic for the 2nd straight year in a clean sweep against Bloomsburg in a 15 inning game, Cal (PA), Central Connecticut, and Cornell. Number of Returning Players (Include conference/league award winners): 10- Mikey Espinal 2nd Team All-Region Players to Watch: Our young group of studs, Jacob Lajeunesse, Tom Standera, Michael Piscitelli, and Skyler Cain. Our dual threat Bill Witzigman and Ryan Johnson will be the dominant force on the mound. Mikey Espinal, Barton Bookmiller, and Brendan DiRago leading the way for our offense. New additions: Tom Standera- Our newly found catcher replacing the iconic Dan Fratianni, our leadoff guy had a great fall. With a cannon behind the plate and a threat with his bat, Tom is a force to be reckoned with. Biggest Rival: Any team in our way to get back to the playoffs. Best Player Nickname: El Mejor Mikey Espinal- Our starting second baseman brings nothing but positive energy and excitement on and off the field. His nickname speaks for itself after watching him do almost everything on the field. 2019-2020 Season Outlook: One play, one game at a time. Play for one another and get back to the playoffs. Manager Quote: All or Nothing © 2000 National Club Baseball Association 850 Ridge Avenue Suite 301 Pittsburgh, PA 15212 Office: (412) 321-8440 Fax: (412) 321-4088 2020 PREVIEW GUIDE Team Name: Drexel Mascot: Dragons Location: Philadelphia, PA Captain(s)/Coach(s): Coach: Tyler Wicker, President: Gregory Markowitz 2018-2019 Performance (LAST SEASON): 2018-2019 Season Record: 19-9 Final Conference Ranking/World Series Results: NAR-East Conference Champions Notables: Finished the season with a 10-5 record in conference. Led to the third consecutive year winning the NAR-East. Fall 2019 Performance (Should it be applicable) 2019 Fall Record (NCBA Sanctioned Games Only): 9-2 Notables: Swept Rutgers Number of Returning Players (Include conference/league award winners): • 23 returning players including: o 2nd team All-American RP Greg Markowitz o 1st Team All-Region SP Alex Karanjia o 2nd Team All-Region C Michael Melady o 2nd Team All-Region 2B Dane Barrick Players to Watch: • Alex Karanjia • Nik Chiaradia • Michael Melady • Shane Metzger Steven Brown © 2000 National Club Baseball Association 850 Ridge Avenue Suite 301 Pittsburgh, PA 15212 Office: (412) 321-8440 Fax: (412) 321-4088 New additions: • Sean Flanagan • Andrew Ragni • Ryan Hyman Biggest Rival: Delaware Best Player Nickname: Steven "Agent Red" Brown 2019-2020 Season Outlook: After winning the conference for the third straight year, the Dragons still couldn’t find a way into the World Series. In 2019-2020 the Dragons’ main goal is to reach the World Series. Taking things one step at a time, the immediate goal is to win the NAR-East for a fourth year in a row and solidify a spot in the regional playoffs. Last year’s cast was full of new additions. Drexel hopes the year of experience for younger guys will be the x-factor in pushing them over the top this year. There is still plenty of work to be done this spring, but the Dragons are off on the right foot going 5-0 in conference in the fall. Manager Quote: © 2000 National Club Baseball Association 850 Ridge Avenue Suite 301 Pittsburgh, PA 15212 Office: (412) 321-8440 Fax: (412) 321-4088 2020 PREVIEW GUIDE Team Name: Northeastern Mascot: Huskies Location: Boston, Massachusetts Captain(s)/Coach(s): Arpit Agrawal, Matthew Andrade, Christopher Cioffi, Alex Demers 2018-2019 Performance (LAST SEASON): ● 2018-2019 Season Record: 11-4 Conference, 13-6 Overall ● Final Conference Ranking/World Series Results: 2nd in North Atlantic North ● Notables: Dan Giurini - North Atlantic All-region 1st team, Chris Cioffi and Alex Demers - North Atlantic All-region 2nd team, 6 homeruns, Conference leader in runs per game Fall 2019 Performance (Should it be applicable) ● 2019 Fall Record (NCBA Sanctioned Games Only): 4-5 Conference, 8-5 Overall ● Notables: Connor Mullaly - 2.21 ERA Number of Returning Players (Include conference/league award winners): 20 - Chris Cioffi and Alex Demers - North Atlantic All-region 2nd team Players to Watch: Jake Bichler, Alex Demers, Matt Kim New additions: Ethan Chang - SS, Harry Rose - SP, Tim Robinson - P/C Biggest Rival: Boston College Eagles - on the field and on Twitter Best Player Nickname: Connor “The Hammer” Mullaly 2019-2020 Season Outlook: After finishing one of their strongest seasons at 11-4, the Huskies are back and hungrier than ever. Finishing with the same record as their rival BC, the Huskies failed to advance to their regional tournament on tiebreakers. This team is returning many starters and despite an injury- plagued first half, their best baseball is in front of them. Manager Quote: “We need more fuel” “Hey, got any grapes?” © 2000 National Club Baseball Association 850 Ridge Avenue Suite 301 Pittsburgh, PA 15212 Office: (412) 321-8440 Fax: (412) 321-4088 2020 PREVIEW GUIDE Team Name: Penn State Mascot: Nittany Lions Location: State College, PA Captain(s)/Coach(s): Head Coach: Patrick Scheri; Assistants: Kevin Allen & Brandon Schwartz 2018-2019 Performance (LAST SEASON): 2018-2019 Season Record: 17-7 (11-1) Final Conference Ranking/World Series Results: North Atlantic West Conference Champion, North Atlantic Regional Runner-Up Notables: Two 1st team All-Americans and four 1st team All-Regions. Fall 2019 Performance (Should it be applicable) 2019 Fall Record (NCBA Sanctioned Games Only): 3-3 (1-2 in conference) Notables: Jack Carpenter named National Player of the Week against George Mason.