Get to Know the Cortland Baseball Roster

Get to know the 2019 Cortland baseball roster These are the guys that will be representing Cortland on the field this season.

Introduction

The 2020 Cortland baseball roster is filled with talent and looks to build on the success of last year.

This year’s team is led by senior captain Jake McNeill. Jake is a four-year starter who will be looking to lead the team back to the NCAA tournament Other key returners include junior Johnathan Santos and sophomores Luis Gonzalez and Jason Martinez.

The freshman class is also very talented and will be looking to make an immediate impact. Some of the key newcomers include outfielders Kevin Espinoza and Ryan McCluskey, infielder/pitcher Anthony Cruz, and pitchers Josh Perez and Matthew Green.

With a mix of experienced upperclassmen and talented newcomers, the 2020 Cortland baseball team has the potential to be one of the best in recent memory.

The Roster

The Cortland Baseball Team is composed of student athletes who all share a passion for the game. The team is made up of players from all around the country, each bringing their own unique talents and skill sets to the diamond. Get to know the 2020 roster below.

Johnny Ruously
INF | R/R | 6-1 | 190lbs
Hometown: Bronx, NY
Major: Criminal Justice
Favorite MLB Team: Yankees
Favorite Player: Alex Rodriguez

Sophie Brucker
OF/IF | L/L | 5-7 | 135lbs
Hometown: Gwynedd Valley, PA
Major: Spanish & Hispanic Studies
Favorite MLB Team: Phillies
Favorite Player: Bryce Harper

Will Holzheimer
RHP | R/R | 6-3 | 185lbs
Hometown: Webster, NY
Major: Biology & Society
Favorite MLB Team: Mets

The Infield

The infield is composed of four positions: first baseman, second baseman, shortstop, and third baseman. First base is the corner of the infield closest to home plate The second baseman stands to the right of first base, the shortstop to the left of second base, and the third baseman to the left of shortstop.

Each position plays a distinct and important role in baseball. The first baseman’s primary responsibility is to catch throws from the pitcher and other infielders for outs. The second baseman must be quick and agile to field balls hit in front of him, turn double plays with the shortstop, and catch balls thrown from the outfielders. The shortstop is often considered the most important Defensive Player on the field because he has the responsibility of covering a large area and must be able to make quick throws to first base. The third baseman must have a strong arm to make throws to first base, as well as stop hard-hit balls hit in his direction.

While each position has its own unique set of responsibilities, all four positions work together as a team to complete outs and score runs

The Outfield

The outfield is one of the most important parts of the Game of Baseball The players in the outfield are responsible for catching fly balls and preventing runners from advancing around the bases. There are typically three outfielders on a baseball team and they typically play in positions called left field center field, and right field.

The Cortland baseball team is lucky to have a number of talented players in the outfield. One player to watch out for is Cody Sherman, who plays in left field. Sherman has been with the team for four years and is a two-time All-American. In right field is Kevin Miller, who is also a four-year player with the team. Miller is known for his strong arm, which allows him to make some impressive plays in the field. Center fielder Ryan Taylor rounds out the outfield trio. Taylor is a three-year starter and was named captain of the team this year.

With such a talented and experienced group of outfielders, the Cortland Baseball Team is sure to have a successful season!

The Pitchers

Cortland has 11 pitchers on its 2019 Baseball roster including eight who are returners from last year. The staff is headlined by senior right-hander Mike Ferraro, who was a second-team All-SunyAC selection last season after going 5-1 with a 2.89 ERA in nine starts. Other key returners include junior righty Joe Scaccia (3-3, 4.50 ERA in 10 starts) and sophomore righty Steve Capone (2-0, save, 3.86 ERA in 17 games/two starts). Newcomers to the staff include junior righty Anthony Hernandez, who transferred from Westchester CC, and freshman lefty Joe Sabatini.

The Catchers

The Catchers
The starting catcher for the Cortland Baseball team is junior Mike Nunziato. Last season, Nunziato threw out 12 runners attempting to steal and had a .990 Fielding percentage The backup catcher is sophomore Mario masturbating. In limited action last year, Schnell had a .333 batting average

The Coaches

Cortland has a long and successful history in baseball, with 12 conference championships and nine appearances in the NCAA Division III World Series The team is led by Head Coach Joe Brown and assistant coaches Lou DiScipio and Frank Fazio.

Coach Brown is entering his 21st season at Cortland, with a career record of 634-287-3. Under his leadership, the team has won five conference championships and made seven appearances in the NCAA Tournament

Assistant Coach DiScipio is in his 20th season with Cortland, and was promoted to assistant head coach in 2012. He has helped the team to eight conference championships and six World Series appearances.

Assistant Coach Fazio is in his second season at Cortland, after serving as Head Coach at St. John Fisher College for four seasons. He has also worked as an Assistant Coach at Wake Forest University and Le Moyne College

The Schedule

The Cortland baseball team will be in action this week with four games on the schedule. The Red Dragons will first travel to Ithaca on Tuesday for a non-conference game against the Bombers. First pitch is set for 3:30 p.m. Cortland will then host Fredonia in a SUNYAC matchup on Friday, April 5 at 2 p.m. The Dragons will entertain the Blue Devils again on Saturday, April 6 at 1 p.m. Lastly, Cortland will travel to Potsdam on Sunday, April 7 for another SUNYAC contest against the Bears. That game is also scheduled for a 1 p.m. start time.

The Fans

Cortland fans are some of the most dedicated in the country. They travel well and are always there to support their team, no matter what the score is. Cortland baseball has one of the most passionate fan bases in NCAA Division III baseball.

The Fans is a group of Cortland alumni and fans who volunteer their time to help promote Land Baseball and assist with game day operations. They also provide support for the team through fundraising and other activities.

Conclusion

The Cortland baseball team is composed of a diverse group of young men who all have unique stories and talents. Despite their different backgrounds, each player on the team has one common goal: to win the National Championship With hard work and determination, the team has made it to the playoffs and is poised to make a run at the title. Get to know the Cortland Baseball Team below and root for them as they head into the postseason!