UCF Baseball Roster for the Upcoming Season

The UCF baseball team has announced their roster for the upcoming season Check out who will be taking the field for the Knights this year!

Introducing the UCF baseball roster for the Upcoming Season

The University of Central Florida Baseball Team is excited to announce their roster for the upcoming season This year’s team is filled with skilled players who are ready to take their game to the next level. Below is the complete list of UCF baseball players for the 2021 season.

Pitchers:
-AJ Acosta
-Alec Aguilar
-Jason Alvarez
-Marco Alvarez
-Andrew Anderson
-Brandon Becker
-Kyle Bednar
-Devin Brill

A Breakdown of the UCF baseball Roster

The UCF baseball team is looking to have a great season this year, and with a strong roster, they have a great chance at success. Here is a breakdown of the team’s roster:

Pitchers:
-Aaron Haag: A senior from Oviedo, Florida, Haag is a right-handed pitcher who has been with the team for four years. He has a career ERA of 3.38 and has struck out 148 batters in 162 innings pitched
-Matthew Mika: A junior from Orlando, Florida, Mika is a left-handed pitcher who joined the team last year. In his first season with UCF, he had an ERA of 3.86 and struck out 61 batters in 66 innings pitched.
-Ryan Crile: A sophomore from Windermere, Florida, Crile is a right-handed pitcher who joined the team last year. In his first season with UCF, he had an ERA of 3.48 and struck out 50 batters in 47 innings pitched.
– Griffin Krieg: A junior from Orlando, Florida, Krieg is a right-handed pitcher who has been with the team for three years. He has a career ERA of 4.50 and has struck out 100 batters in 112 innings pitched.

Catchers:
-Brandon Bonilla: A junior from Kissimmee, Florida, Bonilla has been with the team for three years. He is aright-handed batter who hit .258 last season with one home run and 19 RBIs.
-Nicholas Daddio: A sophomore from Jupiter, Florida, Daddio joined the team last year as a walk-on player. He played in 22 games last season as a backup catcher and had 11 hits in 42 at bats for a batting average of .262.

infielders:
-Rylan Thomas: A senior from Orlando, Florida, Thomas has been with the team for four years and is one of the captains this season. He is amiddle infielder who batted .270 last season with two home runs and 33 RBIs.
-Luke Hamblin: A freshman from Melbourne Beach, Florida, Hamblin Joined the team this year as a highly touted recruit. He is alsomiddle infielder who was ranked as the No

The Infielders

The infielders are the backbone of any baseball team and the UCF Knights are no different. Head Coach Terry Rooney has put together a talented and hard-working group of young men who will man the diamond for the Black and Gold this season. Here is a look at the infielders who will be donning the Knight uniform in 2019.

First baseman Rylan Thomas comes to UCF from Orlando, Florida. The 6’4″, 225-pounder is a powerful hitter with a keen eye for the strike zone His defensively abilities are second to none, and he has a strong arm that will keep runners honest on the basepaths.

Second baseman Levi Usher is a key cog in UCF’s lineup from his leadoff spot. The junior from Oviedo, Florida is a gifted hitter with speed to burn. He has terrific range in the field, and his athleticism allows him to make plays that other second basemen simply cannot make.

Shortstop Matthew Mika will be counted on to provide stability up the middle for UCF this season. The Miami, Florida native is a superb Defensive Player with a plus arm. At the plate, he is a patient hitter who uses all fields and has a knack for getting on base.

Third baseman Brandon Bohning rounds out the infield for UCF. The Fort Lauderdale Florida native is one of the best pure hitters on the team. He has gap power and drives balls into the gaps with regularity. Bohning is also an excellent defender with Good footwork around the hot corner.

The Outfielders

The 2019 UCF baseball season is just around the corner, and the fans are anxious to see how the team will do this year. One big question on everyone’s mind is who will be playing in the outfield? Here is a look at the UCF baseball roster for the upcoming season

Outfielders:

#24 – Austin Griffin – Sophomore
#25 – Luke Hamblin – Freshman
#26 – Connor Dyson – Freshman
#27 – Ryan Crile – Junior

The Pitchers

The UCF baseball team is set to have a great season this year. Here is a look at the pitchers that will be taking the mound for the Knights:

Junior right-hander Robby Howell will be the ace of the pitching staff. Howell had a great season last year, going 8-3 with a 3.38 ERA. He will look to build on that success this year.

Fellow right-hander Trent Thompson will also be in the rotation. Thompson had a solid season last year, going 7-5 with a 4.24 ERA. He will look to improve upon those numbers this season.

Left-hander Joe Sever will round out the rotation. Sever was injured for much of last season, but when he was healthy, he was very effective. In nine starts, he went 4-2 with a 3.86 ERA. The UCF Coaching Staff is hopeful that he can stay healthy and pitch to his potential this year.

Right-handers Clayton Rathbun and Garrett Anderson will headline the bullpen. Rathbun was outstanding last year, posting a 1.80 ERA in 25 appearances. Anderson was also very good, recording a 2.48 ERA in 27 appearances.

The Catchers

The Catchers on the UCF Baseball roster for the upcoming season are as follows:
-Matt Diorio
-Ryder Ryan

The Coaching Staff

The 2019 UCF baseball season is just around the corner, and fans are eager to see how the Knights will fare under new head coach Greg Lovelady. Although the team lost some Key Players from last year’s squad, there is still plenty of talent on the roster. Here is a look at the coaching staff for the upcoming season

Head coach: Greg Lovelady
assistant coaches
-Trenton Brooks (pitching)
-Ryan Klosterman (hitting)
-Justin Schmuck (defense)

The Schedule

The upcoming UCF baseball season is packed with talented young men who have the potential to take the team far. The Coaching Staff has worked hard to create a schedule that will allow the team to compete against some of the best college teams in the country. The full schedule is listed below, and you can find Game Times and ticket information on the UCF Athletics website.

February
15 – Stetson
16 – Stetson
17 – Stetson
21 – Florida A&M
23 – Florida A&M
24 – Florida A&M
28 – USF
March
1 – USF
2 – USF
3 – USF 7 – Bethune-Cookman
8 – Bethune-Cookman
9 – Bethune-Cookman 14 – Hartford*^ // dh 17/.18/20 – at Fairleigh Dickinson // 3 games in three days? check for availability of field/snow day contingency 21 – Bryant* 25/.26 – at Cincinnati 28 – Memphis* 31 – at South Florida April 1/.2 – at South Florida 4 – Wright State* 7 – NJIT 11/.12/.13 – Tulane* 18 – at East Carolina 21-.22-.24-.25 – Houston 28-30/May 1-2– UC Santa Barbara (away) May 5-7-.9-.12 American conference tournament (*indicates conference game; ^designates doubleheader)

The Fans

The fans of the UCF Baseball Team are eagerly awaiting the next season. The team has a strong following, and the fans are excited to see what the team will do this year. The roster for the upcoming season is:

1. Garrett Mullins – Pitcher
2. Kyle Marsh – Catcher
3. Ryan Hutten – First Baseman
4. Tanner Howell – Second Baseman
5. Bryce Morrow – Third Baseman
6. Scottie Wilkerson – Shortstop
7. Sean McMahon – Outfielder
8. Austin Knight – Outfielder
9. Connor Bodenheimer – Outfielder
10. Zack Beery – Designated Hitter

Conclusion

The 2019 UCF baseball season is gearing up to be an exciting one, with a roster full of young and talented players. The team will be looking to build on the success of last year, when they finished with a record of 44-20 and won the American Athletic Conference regular season title.

This year’s team will be led by Senior pitcher Robby Howell, who was named AAC Pitcher of the Year last season. Howell will be joined by fellow Seniors Matthew Mika and John Wesley in the starting rotation. The bullpen will feature Junior closer Colton Jones, who had 14 saves last season.

The lineup will feature several players who are capable of hitting for power, including Seniors Rylan Thomas and Luke Hamblin, Junior Eugene martin, and Sophomore Kam Gellinger. The team will also boast a solid defense, led by Senior shortstop Matt Diorio and Junior second baseman Ryan Crile.

With a mix of experience and youth, the 2019 UCF Baseball team has the potential to be one of the best in program history. Be sure to catch them in action this spring!