Marist Baseball Set to Face Florida in Gainesville Regional on Friday
MAAC Sports
No. 4 Marist College:
· Marist College finished the 2017 regular season (32-21, 16-8 MAAC). The Red Foxes enter the NCAA tournament (7-3) in their last 10 games and went a perfect (3-0) en route to the 2017 MAAC Baseball Championship.
· Marist claimed its sixth MAAC Baseball Championship, the most among current MAAC member institutions. (Le Moyne captured eight MAAC Baseball Championships, but is a former MAAC member).
· The Red Foxes made their eighth appearance in the MAAC Baseball Championship round, the second-most among MAAC member institutions behind Siena College (10). They clinched a berth in the MAAC Baseball Championship for the third-straight season.
· Marist ranks second in the league in hitting (.278), fourth in slugging percentage (.377), second in on-base percentage (.375), first in runs scored (323), third in hits (488), third in RBI (270), third in doubles (83), fourth in home runs (27), fourth in total bases (662), second in walks (239), fifth in hit by pitches (49), first in stolen bases (98), and first in stolen bases attempted (118).
· Red Foxes' pitching is second in the MAAC in ERA (3.92), first in strikeouts (435), second in wins (32), and second in saves (15). They allowed the fewest runs (227), and home runs (14) in the conference, second fewest earned runs (197), and third fewest hits (431).
· Marist ranks 10th in the nation in steals per game (1.85), 14th in steals (98), and 37th in strikeouts per 9.0 innings (8.7).
· Red Foxes' Chris Tracz is set coach in his first NCAA Tournament game as head coach. Tracz appeared in the NCAA Tournament as a student-athlete. He played for Marist from 2001-05.
Marist vs. Florida:
· The Red Foxes and Gators meet for the first time in program history.
· Florida enters the matchup ranked as the No. 3 team in the nation.
· The Gators finished the 2017 regular season (42-16, 21-9 SEC).
MAAC Individual Leaders:
· Frankie Gregoire, So., Outfielder
o Tied for third in the MAAC in home runs (nine)
o Led the league in sacrifice flies (nine)
· Tyler Kirkpatrick, Sr., Outfielder
o Third in the league in steals (21) & second in steal attempts (23)
· Charlie Jerla, Jr., Pitcher
o Tied for the MAAC lead in wins (nine)
· Scott Boches, R-Jr., Pitcher
o Third in the league in ERA (2.63)
o Third in strikeouts (85)
· Sean Keenan, Sr., Pitcher
o Fifth in ERA (2.78)
o Second lowest batting average against (.206)
o Fourth in innings pitched (87.1)
o Second in strikeouts (86)
· Tony Romanelli, Jr., Pitcher
o Third in saves (nine)
o Recorded three saves in the MAAC Tournament
MAAC NCAA Tournament Notes:
· The last MAAC team to win a NCAA Tournament game was No. 4 Siena College in 2014. The Saints defeated No. 2 Dallas Baptist, 9-8, in 10 innings.
· Marist's last appearance in the NCAA Tournament came in 2009. The Red Foxes went (0-2) and faced No. 1 Florida State and No. 3 Ohio State.
· The Red Foxes are the only team in MAAC Baseball history to win at least one NCAA Tournament game in three consecutive seasons (2000, 2001, 2002).
· Marist has three wins in the NCAA Tournament, the most among current MAAC member institutions.
Marist NCAA Championship Victories as a MAAC member:
2002 – (3) Marist vs. (2) SW Missouri State – 5-4 (11 innings)
2001 – (4) Marist vs. (2) Long Beach State – 7-6
2000 – (4) Marist vs. (3) McNeese State – 6-5
2017 NCAA Gainesville Regional Schedule:
Friday, June 2
Game 1: 1:00 p.m. – No. 3 Bethune-Cookman vs. No. 2 USF (ESPN3)
Game 2: 7:00 p.m. – No. 4 Marist vs. No. 1 Florida (SEC Network)
Saturday, June 3
Game 3: 12:00 p.m. – Loser Game 1 vs. Loser Game 2 (ESPN3)
Game 4: 7:00 p.m. – Winner Game 1 vs. Winner Game 2 (ESPN3)
Sunday, June 4
Game 5: 1:00 p.m. – Winner Game 3 vs. Loser Game 4 (ESPN3)
Game 6: 7:00 p.m. – Winner Game 4 vs. Winner Game 5 (ESPN3)
Monday, June 5
Game 7: (if necessary) – 4:00 p.m. – Winner Game 6 vs. Loser Game 6 (ESPN3)
2017 MAAC Major Award Winners:
Player of the Year – Jake Lumley, Canisius College
Pitcher of the Year – Charlie Jerla, Marist College
Relief Pitcher of the Year – Jared Finkel, Iona College
Rookie of the Year – Matt Brash, Niagara University
Coach of the Year – Pat Carey, Iona College
Marist Postseason Honors:
All-MAAC First Team, All-ECAC Second Team – Charlie Jerla, Pitcher
All-MAAC First Team, MAAC All-Tournament Team – Frankie Gregoire, Outfielder
All-MAAC Second Team – Tyler Kapuscinski, Infielder
MAAC Tournament MVP – Tony Romanelli, Pitcher
MAAC All-Tournament Team – Scott Boches, Pitcher
Matt Pagano, Outfielder
Andrew Rouse, Infielder
About the 2017 MAAC LifeStorage Baseball Championship:
· The 2017 MAAC LifeStorage Baseball Championship took place at Sal Maglie Stadium hosted by Canisius College and Niagara University from May 24-28. The MAAC Baseball Championship was a double elimination style tournament.
· For all information on the 2017 MAAC LifeStorage Baseball Championship, visit maacsports.com/baseball and be sure to follow the action on social media by using #MAACBaseball and LiveNF.
All-Time MAAC Championship History:
|
Year
|
Champion
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Runner-Up
|
Score
|
MVP
|
Site
|
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2017
|
Marist
|
Iona
|
5-1
|
Tony Romanelli, Marist
|
Sal Maglie Stadium
Niagara Falls, NY
|
|
2016
|
Fairfield
|
Siena
|
18-2
|
Jake Salpietro, Fairfield
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Dutchess Stadium
Fishkill, NY
|
|
2015
|
Canisius
|
Siena
|
11-2
|
Connor Panas, Canisius
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Dutchess Stadium
Fishkill, NY
|
|
2014
|
Siena
|
Canisius
|
5-1
|
Vincent Citro, Siena
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First Energy Park
Lakewood, NJ
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|
2013
|
Canisius
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Siena
|
12-11
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Jesse Puscheck, Canisius
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ARM & HAMMER Park
Trenton, NJ
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|
2012
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Manhattan
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Canisius
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3-2 (11)
|
Taylor Sewitt, Manhattan
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Joe Bruno Stadium
Troy, NY
|
|
2011
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Manhattan
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Siena
|
5-1
|
Mike Giordano, Manhattan
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Waterfront Park
Trenton, NJ
|
|
2010
|
Rider
|
Canisius
|
4-1
|
A.J. Albee, Rider
|
Dutchess Stadium
Fishkill, NY
|
|
2009
|
Marist
|
Canisius
|
13-9
|
Jacob Wiley, Marist
|
Waterfront Park
Trenton, NJ
|
|
2008
|
Rider
|
Siena
|
12-5
|
James Hayes, Rider
|
Waterfront Park
Trenton, NJ
|
|
2007
|
Le Moyne
|
Manhattan
|
9-7
|
Ryan Woods, Le Moyne
|
Dutchess Stadium
Fishkill, NY
|
|
2006
|
Manhattan
|
Le Moyne
|
7-3
|
Eric Nieto, Manhattan
|
Dutchess Stadium
Fishkill, NY
|
|
2005
|
Marist
|
Niagara
|
5-4
|
Andy Kiriakedes, Marist
|
Dutchess Stadium
Fishkill, NY
|
|
2004
|
Le Moyne
|
Manhattan
|
6-4
|
Brian Hansen, Le Moyne
|
Dutchess Stadium
Fishkill, NY
|
|
2003
|
Le Moyne
|
Marist
|
8-4
|
Ed Harper, Le Moyne
|
Dutchess Stadium
Fishkill, NY
|
|
2002
|
Marist
|
Rider
|
10-5
|
Mike Sidoti, Marist
|
Dutchess Stadium
Fishkill, NY
|
|
2001
|
Marist
|
Rider
|
11-3
|
Anthony Bocchino, Marist
|
Dutchess Stadium
Fishkill, NY
|
|
2000
|
Marist
|
Fairfield
|
11-5
|
Kevin Ool, Marist
|
Dutchess Stadium
Fishkill, NY
|
|
1999
|
Siena
|
Rider
|
16-2
|
Dave Pahucki, Siena
|
Dutchess Stadium
Fishkill, NY
|
|
1998
|
Le Moyne
|
Marist
|
9-1
|
Bill Kerry, Le Moyne
|
Dutchess Stadium
Fishkill, NY
|
|
1997
|
Siena
|
Iona
|
9-8
|
Mike Ostrander, Siena
|
Heritage Park
Colonie, NY
|
|
1996
|
Siena
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Iona
|
11-2
|
|
Heritage Park
Colonie, NY
|
|
1995
|
Siena
|
Fairfield
|
14-2
|
P.J. Buonocore, Siena
|
Heritage Park
Colonie, NY
|
|
1994
|
Saint Peter's
|
Le Moyne
|
6-4
|
Victor Santos, Saint Peter's
|
Heritage Park
Colonie, NY
|
|
1993
|
Le Moyne*
|
|
|
|
|
| |
Fairfield^
|
|
|
|
|
|
1992
|
Le Moyne*
|
|
|
|
|
| |
Iona^
|
|
|
|
|
|
1991
|
Le Moyne*
|
|
|
|
|
| |
Fairfield^
|
|
|
|
|
|
1990
|
Le Moyne*
|
|
|
|
|
| |
Fordham^
|
|
|
|
|
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1989
|
LaSalle
|
|
|
|
|
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1988
|
Fordham
|
|
|
|
|
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1987
|
Fordham
|
|
|
|
|
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1986
|
Holy Cross
|
|
|
|
|
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1985
|
Iona
|
|
|
|
|
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1984
|
Iona
|
|
|
|
|
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1983
|
Fairfield
|
|
|
|
|
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1982
|
Army
|
|
|
|
|
Note: From 1982 through 1993, the MAAC Baseball Champion was determined by regular season conference records. From 1990 through 1993, the MAAC, which was split into two divisions, had a North Division Champion and a South Division Champion. * denotes North Division Champion
^ denotes South Division Champion
MAAC Baseball Championships by School
|
Le Moyne*
|
8
|
|
Marist
|
6
|
|
Siena
|
5
|
|
Fairfield
|
4
|
|
Fordham*
|
3
|
|
Iona
|
3
|
|
Manhattan
|
3
|
|
Rider
|
2
|
|
Canisius
|
2
|
|
Army*
|
1
|
|
Holy Cross*
|
1
|
|
La Salle*
|
1
|
|
Saint Peter's
|
1
|
* Not currently a member of the MAAC
MAAC Baseball Championship Appearances by School (1994 – 2017)
|
Siena
|
10
|
|
Marist
|
8
|
|
Le Moyne*
|
6
|
|
Canisius
|
6
|
|
Manhattan
|
5
|
|
Rider
|
5
|
|
Iona
|
3
|
|
Fairfield
|
3
|
|
Niagara
|
1
|
|
Saint Peter's
|
1
|
* Not currently a member of the MAAC
MAAC NCAA Baseball History: NCAA Record: (10-45)
|
Year
|
MAAC Rep.
(Seed)
|
Opponent
(Seed)
|
Result
|
Score
|
Region
|
City
|
|
2017
|
(4) Marist
|
(1) Florida
|
|
|
Gainesville
|
Gainesville, FL
|
|
2016
|
(4) Fairfield
|
(1) Texas Tech
|
L
|
12-1
|
Lubbock
|
Lubbock, TX
|
| |
(4) Fairfield
|
(2) Dallas Baptist
|
L
|
8-5
|
Lubbock
|
Lubbock, TX
|
|
2015
|
(4) Canisius
|
(1) Missouri St.
|
L
|
14-1
|
Springfield
|
Springfield, MO
|
| |
(4) Canisius
|
(3) Oregon
|
L
|
12-6
|
Springfield
|
Springfield, MO
|
|
2014
|
(4) Siena
|
(1) TCU
|
L
|
2-1 (11)
|
Fort Worth
|
Fort Worth, TX
|
| |
(4) Siena
|
(2) Dallas Baptist
|
W
|
9-8 (10)
|
Fort Worth
|
Fort Worth, TX
|
| |
(4) Siena
|
(3) Sam Houston
|
L
|
9-2
|
Fort Worth
|
Fort Worth, TX
|
|
2013
|
(4) Canisius
|
(1) North Carolina
|
L
|
6-3
|
Chapel Hill
|
Chapel Hill, NC
|
| |
(4) Canisius
|
(2) Florida Atlantic
|
L
|
14-6
|
Chapel Hill
|
Chapel Hill, NC
|
|
2012
|
(4) Manhattan
|
(1) South Carolina
|
L
|
7-0
|
Columbia
|
Columbia, SC
|
| |
(4) Manhattan
|
(3) Coastal Carolina
|
L
|
11-1
|
Columbia
|
Columbia, SC
|
|
2011
|
(4) Manhattan
|
(1) Florida
|
L
|
17-3
|
Gainesville
|
Gainesville, FL
|
| |
(4) Manhattan
|
(3) Jacksonville
|
L
|
5-4
|
Gainesville
|
Gainesville, FL
|
|
2010
|
(4) Rider
|
(1) Texas
|
L
|
11-0
|
Austin
|
Austin, TX
|
| |
(4) Rider
|
(2) Rice
|
L
|
19-1
|
Austin
|
Austin, TX
|
|
2009
|
(4) Marist
|
(1) Florida State
|
L
|
16-4
|
Tallahassee
|
Tallahassee, FL
|
| |
(4) Marist
|
(3) Ohio State
|
L
|
6-4
|
Tallahassee
|
Tallahassee, FL
|
|
2008
|
(4) Rider
|
(1) Cal State Fullerton
|
L
|
11-0
|
Fullerton
|
Fullerton, CA
|
| |
(4) Rider
|
(3) Virginia
|
L
|
8-2
|
Fullerton
|
Fullerton, CA
|
|
2007
|
(4) Le Moyne
|
(1) Texas A & M
|
L
|
7-2
|
College Station
|
College Station, TX
|
| |
(4) Le Moyne
|
(3) Ohio State
|
L
|
6-5 (10)
|
College Station
|
College Station, TX
|
|
2006
|
(4) Manhattan
|
(1) Nebraska
|
W
|
4-1
|
Nebraska
|
Lincoln, NE
|
| |
(4) Manhattan
|
(2) Miami
|
L
|
8-2
|
Nebraska
|
Lincoln, NE
|
| |
(4) Manhattan
|
(3) San Francisco
|
W
|
6-4
|
Nebraska
|
Lincoln, NE
|
| |
(4) Manhattan
|
(2) Miami
|
L
|
10-4
|
Nebraska
|
Lincoln, NE
|
|
2005
|
(4) Marist
|
(1) LSU
|
L
|
14-5
|
New Orleans
|
New Orleans, LA
|
| |
(4) Marist
|
Northwestern State
|
L
|
4-3
|
New Orleans
|
New Orleans, LA
|
|
2004
|
(4) Le Moyne
|
(1) Arkansas
|
L
|
4-1
|
Fayetteville
|
Fayetteville, AR
|
| |
(4) Le Moyne
|
(3) Missouri
|
L
|
11-3
|
Fayetteville
|
Fayetteville, AR
|
|
2003
|
(4) Le Moyne
|
(1) North Carolina State
|
L
|
8-2
|
Wilson
|
Wilson, NC
|
| |
(4) Le Moyne
|
(3) Western Carolina
|
L
|
9-5
|
Wilson
|
Wilson, NC
|
|
2002
|
(3) Marist
|
(2) SW Missouri State
|
W
|
5-4 (11)
|
Nebraska
|
Lincoln, NE
|
| |
(3) Marist
|
(1) Nebraska
|
L
|
9-1
|
Nebraska
|
Lincoln, NE
|
| |
(3) Marist
|
(2) SW Missouri State
|
L
|
5-2
|
Nebraska
|
Lincoln, NE
|
|
2001
|
(4) Marist
|
(1) Stanford
|
L
|
4-3
|
Palo Alto
|
Palo Alto, CA
|
| |
(4) Marist
|
(2) Long Beach State
|
W
|
7-6
|
Palo Alto
|
Palo Alto, CA
|
| |
(4) Marist
|
(1) Stanford
|
L
|
6-0
|
Palo Alto
|
Palo Alto, CA
|
|
2000
|
(4) Marist
|
(1) East Carolina
|
L
|
12-3
|
Lafayette
|
Lafayette, LA
|
| |
(4) Marist
|
(3) McNeese State
|
W
|
6-5
|
Lafayette
|
Lafayette, LA
|
| |
(4) Marist
|
(1) East Carolina
|
L
|
8-7
|
Lafayette
|
Lafayette, LA
|
|
1999
|
(4) Siena
|
(1) Wake Forest
|
L
|
22-4
|
Winston-Salem
|
Winston-Salem, NC
|
| |
(4) Siena
|
(3) Virginia Tech
|
L
|
11-5
|
Winston-Salem
|
Winston-Salem, NC
|
|
1990
|
(6) Fordham
|
(1) Arkansas
|
L
|
8-5
|
Midwest
|
Wichita, KS
|
| |
(6) Fordham
|
(4) UCLA
|
L
|
13-8
|
Midwest
|
Wichita, KS
|
| |
(6) Fordham
|
(3) South Alabama
|
L
|
6-5
|
Midwest
|
Wichita, KS
|
|
1988
|
(6) Fordham
|
(1) Clemson
|
L
|
3-2
|
Northeast
|
New Britain, CT
|
| |
(6) Fordham
|
(2) Stanford
|
L
|
7-5
|
Northeast
|
New Britain, CT
|
|
1987
|
(x) Fordham
|
(x) Georgia Tech
|
W
|
5-3
|
Northeast
|
Atlanta, GA
|
| |
(x) Fordham
|
(x) Dartmouth
|
W
|
4-2
|
Northeast
|
Atlanta, GA
|
| |
(x) Fordham
|
(x) Rider
|
L
|
12-0
|
Northeast
|
Atlanta, GA
|
| |
(x) Fordham
|
(x) Georgia
|
L
|
10-4
|
Northeast
|
Atlanta, GA
|
|
1985
|
(x) LaSalle
|
(x) South Carolina
|
L
|
11-1
|
East
|
Columbia, SC
|
| |
(x) LaSalle
|
(x) Western Carolina
|
W
|
13-12
|
East
|
Columbia, SC
|
| |
(x) LaSalle
|
(x) Rider
|
W
|
17-12
|
East
|
Columbia, SC
|
| |
(x) LaSalle
|
(x) South Carolina
|
L
|
7-2
|
East
|
Columbia, SC
|