Get to Know the Marist Baseball Roster

Get to know the 2019 Marist baseball roster with this handy guide. From seniors to first-years, find out a little about each player on the team.

Introduction

The Marist baseball team is made up of 30+ student athletes who hail from all across the country. The team is split up into positional groups including pitchers, catchers, infielders, and outfielders. Each player brings their own set of skills and talents to the team that help contribute to the overall success of the squad. Get to know more about the 2017 Marist Baseball Team below!

The Roster

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The Marist baseball team is made up of 27 members. Twenty-five are athletes that range in age from 18 to 22 years old. The other two members are the Head Coach Mike Kochisy, and his assistant, Steve Rousey.

The roster is separated into pitchers and Position players Among the pitchers, there are four left-handers and seven right-handers. The position players include one catcher, three infielders, three outfielders, and six utility/designated hitters.

Coach Kochisy is entering his sixth season with Marist baseball and his 13th season as a collegiate head coach Steve Rousey is in his first season as the Assistant Coach after serving as the interim Head Coach at Suny Oswego last spring.

The Coaching Staff

The Marist baseball coaching staff is led by Head coach Chris Tracz. Coach Tracz is entering his ninth season as the Red Foxes’ skipper and has compiled a career record of 183-196. Prior to Marist, he was an assistant coach at his alma mater, St. John’s University, for four seasons.

He is joined by assistant coaches Joe Dati and Mike Murray. Coach Dati is in his first season with the Red Foxes after spending the previous three years as an assistant at Niagara University Coach Murray is also in his first season at Marist after serving as the head coach at Clarendon College in Texas for four seasons.

The Schedule

The Marist baseball team will take on a tough schedule in 2020, with games against some of the best teams in the country. The Red Foxes will play their home games at Dutchess Stadium, located in Fishkill, NY.

Some of the team’s notable opponents include the University of Notre Dame the University of Michigan and Vanderbilt University The Red Foxes will also compete in the Metro Atlantic Athletic Conference (MAAC) tournament, where they will look to defend their 2019 MAAC Championship Title

With a talented roster and a tough schedule, the Marist Baseball Team is sure to be one of the best teams in the country in 2020.

The Field

The Marist Baseball team is composed of student-athletes who each contribute their own skill set to the diamond. There are three primary ways that players influence the game: as a batter, as a pitcher, and in the field. Each position is important, but some may have a greater impact than others. The nine positions on a baseball diamond are:

Catcher – The catcher is responsible for receiving pitches from the pitcher and returning them to the mound, as well as calling for specific pitches and working with the pitchers to execute game plans.

First baseman – The first baseman’s primary responsibility is to field balls hit by the batter. They also play an important role in pick-offs and double plays.

Second baseman – Similar to the first baseman, the second baseman’s job is to field balls hit by the batter. They often have to make quick throws to first base to complete double plays.

Third baseman – The third baseman’s primary responsibility is to field balls hit by the batter. They also play an important role in pick-offs and double plays.

Shortstop – The shortstop is responsible for fielding balls hit by the batter and throwing them to first base. They also play an important role in double plays.

Left fielder – The left fielder’s primary responsibility is to catch balls hit by the batter that would otherwise fall for hits. They also need to be able to make throws quickly and accurately to prevent runners from advancing extra bases.

Center fielder – The center fielder needs to be able cover a lot of ground in order to catch balls hit by the batter. They often serve as the “quarterback” of the outfield, calling for other outfielders to catch specific fly balls They also need to be able throw quickly and accurately from deep in the outfield.
Right fielder – The right fielder’s primary responsibility is similar to that of the Left fielder they need catch balls hit by batters and make strong throws from deep in the outfield when necessary

The Fans

The Marist baseball team is full of talented and dedicated players, but they wouldn’t be where they are today without the support of their fans. From die-hard fans who come to every game to those who follow the team online, the Marist community rallying behind its baseball team is undeniable. Here are just a few of the fans who make up the #MaristFamily.

The Alumni

Marist baseball has boasted some impressive names throughout its history. Perhaps the most famous of these is Mike Piazza who was inducted into the Baseball Hall of Fame in 2016. Piazza played for Marist from 1988-1990, and still holds several program records, including most home runs in a career (45), most RBIs in a season (128) and most home runs in a season (24). Other notable alumni include Jeff D’Amico, who pitched for the Milwaukee Brewers and Pittsburgh Pirates and Matt Morris who won 115 games over his 14-year MLB career.

The Media

The Marist baseball team is full of student-athletes who have worked hard to perfect their craft. The roster is filled with versatile players who can contribute in a variety of ways, both on and off the field. Here’s a look at the team’s media guide, which includes player bios, photos, and stats.

The Merchandise

The Merchandise is the Baseball Team that represents Marist College in Poughkeepsie, New York. The team is a member of the Metro Atlantic Athletic Conference which is part of the NCAA Division I. The Merchandise play their home games at McCann Field, on the Marist campus.

The team was founded in 1963, and has been coached by Mike Moore since 2002. In Moore’s tenure as head coach the team has won 5 conference championships and made 3 trips to the NCAA tournament

The Merchandise have had 23 players drafted into Major League Baseball including future All-Star second baseman Luis Castillo.

Conclusion

The 2019 Marist baseball team will have a lot of experience on the mound with eight returning pitchers. The staff is led by two lefties in junior Mattidas and sophomore Waninger. Juniors Gomez and Vitacco along with sophomores Troutt and Daly give the Red Foxes a solid group of right handers. Senior hurler Shaw and junior newcomer Lauria round out the pitching staff. The team will have to replace the offense lost from last year, but have some promising hitters in the mix. Be sure to follow the Red Foxes all season long!