Player of the Week
Eric Rataczak, Niagara
R-Jr., Circle Pines, MN, San Diego/Arizona Western/Torino Grace High School
 
Went 8-14 at the plate in a three game series with Marist. He hit three home runs including two homers in the final game of the series. He came around to score six runs while driving in another six runs. He drew two walks in the series while making 21 putouts at first base.
 
Pitcher of the Week
Bowen Baker, Fairfield
Sr., North Stonington, CT, Wheeler
 
Baker had the best start of his career as he tossed eight shutout innings allowing just two hits and two walks while striking out a career-high nine batters against Iona. He allowed just two singles in the game.
 
Rookie of the Week
Rees Kozar, Niagara
Fr., Amherstburg, Ontario, St. Thomas of Villanova
 
Hit .417 in three games against Marist while hitting a home run in each of the three games. He drove in four runs while drawing a walk. He came around to score five runs in the series.
 
The 2024 MAAC Baseball Championship returns to Clover Stadium in Pomona, NY for the third straight season. The six-team double elimination championship, will take place from May 22-25. For all information regarding the 2024 MAAC Baseball Championship, please visit maacsports.com/baseball.
 
About the Metro Atlantic Athletic Conference:
With 11 institutions strongly bound by the sound principles of quality and integrity in academics and excellence in athletics, the Metro Atlantic Athletic Conference (MAAC) is in its 43rd year of competition during the 2023-24 academic year. Current conference members include: Canisius University, Fairfield University, Iona University, Manhattan College, Marist College, Mount St. Mary’s University, Niagara University, Quinnipiac University, Rider University, Saint Peter’s University, and Siena College. Merrimack College and Sacred Heart University will join the MAAC as full members in the 2024-25 academic year, expanding the conference to 13 institutions.
 
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