D’Youville Baseball Roster: Players to Watch This Season

The D’Youville baseball team is off to a great start this season, and there are a few players that are really standing out. Here’s a look at the roster and who to keep an eye on this season.

D’Youville baseball roster Players to Watch This Season

With the start of the college baseball season just around the corner, we thought it’d be fun to put together a list of players to watch on the D’Youville Baseball Team this year. It was tough to narrow it down, but here are our top five:

1. Jimmy Cervantes – Cervantes is a senior captain and four-year starter who is one of the most experienced players on the team. He’s a versatile player who can play both infield and outfield, and he’s a strong hitter with a career batting average of .320. Cervantes is also one of the team’s best Defensive Players having committed just four errors in his career.

2. Alex Loecher – Loecher is a junior pitcher who was named Second Team All-Conference last year after going 6-3 with a 2.96 ERA. He’s got great control, having walked just 18 batters in 68 innings pitched last season, and he doesn’t give up many home runs – he surrendered just two long balls all of last year. Loecher will be one of the anchors of the pitching staff this season.

3. Josh Mitchell – Mitchell is a junior transfer from Canisius College who will immediately become one of the team’s top hitters. In his two years at Canisius, Mitchell hit .333 with nine home runs and 35 RBIs. He has exceptional power and should provide a big boost to the D’Youville offense this season.

4. Ryan Covert – Covert is a sophomore pitcher who made great strides last season as he transitioned from reliever to starter. He finished the year with a 4-2 record and a 3.86 ERA, and he struck out 46 batters in 62 innings pitched. Covert will be counted on to take another step forward this season as he continues to develop into one of the team’s top starters.

5. Nate Ferragine – Ferragine is a freshman infielder who comes to D’Youville with high expectations after being named First Team All-State in High School last year. Ferragine hit .500 with eight homers and 35 RBIs as a senior, so it’s clear that he has the potential to be an elite hitter at the collegiate level. It will be interesting to see how he adjusts to playing against better competition, but Ferragine has all the tools to be a star player for D’Youville Baseball

Catchers

The D’Youville Spartans baseball team is off to a great start this season, with a record of 10-2. A big reason for their success has been the play of their catchers. The starting catcher, sophomore Joe Brown, is batting .500 with 12 RBIs. Back-up catcher, freshman Matt Stewart, is hitting .333 with 5 RBIs.

Infielders

The Infielders are some of the Key Players on any baseball team They are typically the most versatile players on the field, being able to play multiple positions Here are some Infielders to watch out for on the D’Youville Baseball Team this season:

Joey Panko: A Junior from Clarence, NY, Joey is a versatile player who can play multiple positions in the infield. He is a slick fielder with a strong arm and has great range. He is also a very good hitter and has a solid understanding of the strike zone

Matt Tanous: A Senior from Cheektowaga, NY, Matt is our starting first baseman. He is a big power hitter who can also hit for average. He is a patient hitter who works counts and sees a lot of pitches. Defensively, he has sure hands and is excellent at picking throws out of the dirt.

Dylan Haak: A Freshman from Williamsville, NY, Dylan is our starting second baseman. He is an extremely fast runner with good instincts on the bases. He also has good range in the infield and has a strong arm. He hits for a high average and has gap power.

Outfielders

The D’Youville Baseball team is looking strong this season, with a deep roster of talented players. Here is a look at some of the team’s standout outfielders:

Senior Chris Miller is a four-year starter who has been a mainstay in the lineup. He is a strong hitter with good power, and he is also an outstanding Defensive Player

Junior Matt Johnson is another player who has been starting since he was a freshman. He is a good all-around player with a solid bat and good speed on the bases.

Sophomore Jake Martin is a young player with a lot of potential. He has a powerful bat and is also an excellent fielder.

Pitchers

With the start of the season just around the corner, here are some D’Youville Baseball pitchers you should keep an eye on this year:

-Senior Andrew Palmer is a returning player who is looking to make an impact on the team this year.
-Sophomore Michael Krieger is a transfer from Erie Community College who is expected to contribute immediately.
-Freshman James Smith is a promising newcomer who has already shown great potential in preseason.

Newcomers

The D’Youville baseball team is looking to capitalize on their strong showing last season with another winning campaign this spring. The team has a solid core of returning players, but there are also several new faces that will be looking to make an impact. Here are some of the newcomers that you should keep an eye on this season.

RHP Matt Spencer – Spencer comes to D’Youville after transferring from Niagara County Community College He is a tall right-hander with a good fastball that can reach up to 94 mph.

LHP Jake Rothfuss – Rothfuss is a local product, hailing from nearby Orchard Park. He is a crafty left-hander who knows how to get batters out.

3B Dan Bracciodia – Bracciodia comes to D’Youville after transferring from Erie Community College He is a strong third baseman with a good bat.

SS Mike Panasiti – Panasiti is another local product, coming from Buffalo’s Holy Cross high school He is a slick-fielding shortstop with good speed on the basepaths.

OF Connor Lawrence – Lawrence transferred to D’Youville from Colby Community College in Kansas. He is a versatile player who can play all three field positions well.

Key returners

The D’Youville baseball team has a few key returners this season that fans should keep an eye on. One is senior pitcher Matt Murphy, who was named the conference’s Pitcher of the Year last season. Another is junior catcher Chris Gomez, who was second on the team in batting average and home runs last season. Also returning are senior infielder Steve Cossa and junior outfielder Jake Doyle, who were both All-Conference honorable mention selections last year. Finally, senior utility player Alex Caruso should also be a key contributor this season.

Position battles

The D’Youville Baseball Team will have some interesting position battles this season as the team looks to improve on last year’s record.

In the infield, there are three spots up for grabs. at first base, junior Timmy Walsh and sophomore Matt Murphy are both vying for the starting job. Walsh was the starter last year but didn’t have a great season offensively. Murphy is a transfer from another school and is an unknown commodity at this point.

At second base, junior Alexei Ramirez and freshman Jorge Lopez are both fighting for the starting job. Ramirez has more experience, but Lopez is a very talented player who could end up winning the job.

Shortstop is also up for grabs, with junior John O’Brien and freshman Mike Santos battling it out. O’Brien has been the starter for the past two seasons, but Santos is a very talented player who could take his spot.

The only set position in the infield is third base, where senior captain Jake Michaels will be back as the starter. Michaels is a very good player and should have another solid season.

In the outfield, there are also three spots up for grabs. In left field junior Ryan Thompson and sophomore Nick Martin are both vying for the starting job. Thompson was the starter last year but didn’t have a great season offensively. Martin is a transfer from another school and is an unknown commodity at this point.

In center field, junior Alex Rodriguez and freshman Javier Sanchez are both fighting for the starting job. Rodriguez has more experience, but Sanchez is a very talented player who could end up winning the job.

Coaching staff

The D’Youville baseball coaching staff is made up of four experienced and successful coaches. They are dedicated to helping their players improve and reach their full potential.

Head coach Ryan Thompson is in his fifth season with the team. He has led the team to two conference championships and a top-ten ranking in the nation.

Assistant coaches Steve Kenton and Jonathon Storck are both former professional baseball players They bring a wealth of knowledge and experience to the team.

The fourth member of the Coaching Staff is Assistant Coach Brittany Hopkins. She is a former Division I college player and has been with the team for two seasons.

Schedule

The Boston Red Sox will take on the New York Yankees at Fenway Park on April 4th to open up their 2021 season.