LATHAM, N.Y. - Baseball returns to the United East as all eight teams are set to take to the diamond. Penn State Harrisburg hoisted the Championship for the second-straight year last season but will have plenty of tough competition in 2023.
Check out all eight team's schedules HERE: BASEBALL SCHEDULE
Take a look at a preview of each squad HERE:
GALLAUDET UNIVERSITY
| Head Coach |
LCurtis Pride |
| Number of Seasons at Current Institutions |
14th |
| 2022 Conference Record |
1-20 |
| 2022 Overall Record |
5-32 |
| Key Non-Conference Contests |
- Washington College (2/24)
- RIT (2/26)
- CNU (2/28) |
| Key Returner #1 |
Salvador Diaz (JR / Catcher) |
Key Returner Accolades #1
(Salvador Diaz) |
- D3baseball.com First Team All-Region
- ABCA Second Team All-Region
- 2022 First Team All-Conference
- 33 Games Played
- .404 AVG
- 34 Runs Scored
- 18 XBH
- 29 RBI |
| Key Returner #2 |
Austin Sliva-Wynne (SR / OF/RHP) |
Key Returner Accolades #2
(Austin Sliva-Wynne) |
- 37 Games Played
- .389 AVG
- 33 RBI
- 13 XBH
- 14 Stolen Bases |
| Key Returner #3 |
Darren Drolsbaugh (SR / 3B/RHP) |
Key Returner Accolades #3
(Darren Drolsbaugh) |
- 35 Games Played
- .379 AVG
- 29 Runs
- 9 XBH
- 15 Stolen Bases |
| Key Losses |
- Frank Diaz
- Winston Lane III |
Coach's Outlook: "We have a good group of hard-working young men who are looking to improve from last season.?"
LANCASTER BIBLE COLLEGE
| Head Coach |
Caleb Abney |
| Number of Seasons at Current Institutions |
2nd |
| 2022 Conference Record |
13-8 |
| 2022 Overall Record |
18-21 |
| Key Non-Conference Contests |
- Gettysburg (3/21)
- Elizabethtown (3/28)
- Cairn (4/4 & 4/6) |
| Key Returner #1 |
Blake Greenly (SR / 3B/RHP) |
Key Returner Accolades #1
(Blake Greenly) |
- 2022 First Team All-Conference
- .429 AVG
- 23 XBH
- 27 RBI
- 39 Stolen Bases
- 9.0 IP
- 2 Saves |
| Key Returner #2 |
Brian Coburn (JR / SS/RHP) |
Key Returner Accolades #2
(Brian Coburn) |
- 2022 Second Team All-Conference
- .369 AVG
- 38 RBI
- 13 Stolen Bases |
| Key Returner #3 |
Owen Shimmel (SO / RHP) |
Key Returner Accolades #3
(Owen Shimmel) |
- 46.1 IP
- 53 Strikeouts
- 6.41 ERA |
| Key Losses |
- Jaden Pinkney
- Tyler Cunningham
- Ethan Varrichione |
Coach's Outlook: "We have a good mix of returning veterans and young guys who, together, will provide us with a good amount of depth at multiple positions. We have progressed quite a bit in the off-season and we are very eager to go out and see the fruits of that labor. We are going to be a gritty bunch of dudes who refuse to quit, will never stop working to get better, and will always play for the guy beside us. We look forward to continuing to surprise people with how competitive and talented we are."
PENN COLLEGE
| Head Coach |
Chris Howard |
| Number of Seasons at Current Institutions |
17th |
| 2022 Conference Record |
13-8 |
| 2022 Overall Record |
21-18 |
| Key Non-Conference Contests |
- Catholic (3/8)
- Mount Aloysius (3/27) |
| Key Returner #1 |
Jacob Carles (SR / OF) |
Key Returner Accolades #1
(Jacob Carles) |
- 2022 First Team All-Conference
- .407 AVG
- 59 Hits
- 1.072 OPS
- 15 Stolen Bases |
| Key Returner #2 |
Cameron Dick (SR / 3B) |
Key Returner Accolades #2
(Cameron Dick) |
- 2022 Second Team All-Conference
- .347 AVG
- 42 RBI
- .999 OPS
- 18 doubles |
| Key Returner #3 |
Shane Price (SR / DH) |
Key Returner Accolades #3
(Shane Price) |
- 2022 Second Team All-Conference
- .295 AVG
- 9 doubles
- 6 HR
- 37 RBI |
| Key Losses |
- Samuel Ziegler |
Coach's Outlook: "Looking to stay healthy this year and compete for a conference championship.?"
PENN STATE ABINGTON
| Head Coach |
Joe DiMento |
| Number of Seasons at Current Institutions |
1st |
| 2022 Conference Record |
17-4 |
| 2022 Overall Record |
33-11 |
| Key Non-Conference Contests |
- Montclair St (3/22)
- Rowan (3/27)
- Immaculata (5/2) |
| Key Returner #1 |
Zach Morales (SR / IF) |
Key Returner Accolades #1
(Zach Morales) |
- 2022 Second Team All-Conference
- 2022 ABCA Second Team All-Region
- 2022 D3baseball.com Third Team All-Region
- .356 AVG
- 65 RBI
- 10 HR
- 1.112 OPS |
| Key Returner #2 |
Justin Fogel (JR / C) |
Key Returner Accolades #2
(Justin Fogel) |
- 2022 ABCA First Team All-Region
- 2022 D3baseball.com Third Team All-Region
- .484 AVG
- 24 RBI
- 77 Total Bases |
| Key Returner #3 |
Tim Petrucelli (JR / OF) |
Key Returner Accolades #3
(Tim Petrucelli) |
- 2022 First Team All-Conference
- 2022 ABCA First Team All-Region
- 2022 D3baseball.com Third Team All-Region
- .327 AVG
- 45 RBI
- .529 OBP
- 1.111 OPS |
| Key Losses |
-Ryan McCarty
- Jaden Himmelreich |
Coach's Outlook: "Our style of play is heavily revolved around our incredible offense, but we've made some big additions to the pitching staff and coaching staff. The additions of Vance Worley and Jake Drossner to work with our pitchers has helped immensely. The addition of standout transfer Alex Margot along with another year of development from Greg Wiley should anchor the staff. Tim Petrucelli, Zach Morales, Justin Fogel and Sean Doherty return to lead the offense. We're trying to get back to the regional round of the postseason. These guys are hungry, and we can't wait to get back onto the field this season!?"
PENN STATE BERKS
| Head Coach |
Erik Amspacher |
| Number of Seasons at Current Institutions |
2nd |
| 2022 Conference Record |
9-12 |
| 2022 Overall Record |
16-17 |
| Key Non-Conference Contests |
- Wilson (4/1)
- Lebanon Valley (4/24) |
| Key Returner #1 |
Chad Evans (SR / 2B/DH) |
Key Returner Accolades #1
(Chad Evans) |
- 2022 First Team All-Conference
-.436 AVG
- 6 HR |
| Key Returner #2 |
Colin Templin (JR / 2B) |
Key Returner Accolades #2
(Colin Templin) |
- .392 AVG |
| Key Returner #3 |
Josh Miiller (JR / P) |
Key Returner Accolades #3
(Josh Miiller |
- 9 Starts
- 1 Complete Game |
| Key Losses |
- Nater Trovinger
- Ben Berkle
- Alex Laudenslager |
Coach's Outlook: "Young team with a mix of experienced veterans. Starting defense all returned. Pitching staff will be the key to success"
PENN STATE HARRISBURG
| Head Coach |
Ryan Bown |
| Number of Seasons at Current Institutions |
10th |
| 2022 Conference Record |
19-2 |
| 2022 Overall Record |
30-17 |
| Key Non-Conference Contests |
- Arcadia (3/4-5)
- Randolph-Macon (3/8)
- CNU (3/11-12)
- York (3/21)
- Salisbury (4/2)
- Rowan (4/11)
- Shenandoah (4/17)
- Elizabethtown (4/25) |
| Key Returner #1 |
Matt Parks (SR / 3B) |
Key Returner Accolades #1
(Matt Parks) |
- 2022 First Team All-Conference
- 2022 United East Championship MVP
- 2022 Second Team All-Region
- .348/.516/.683
- 57 runs
- 29 XBH
- 52 RBI
- 11 Stolen bags |
| Key Returner #2 |
Dallas Hite (SR / OF) |
Key Returner Accolades #2
(Dallas Hite) |
- 2022 Second Team All-Conference
- 2022 Second Team All-Region
- .332/.388/.612
- 45 Runs
- 56 Hits
- 27 XBH
- 52 RBI
- 20 Stolen bases |
| Key Returner #3 |
Kevin Lehner (JR / OF) |
Key Returner Accolades #3
(Kevin Lehner) |
- 2022 Second Team All-Conference
- 2022 Second Team All-Region
- .365/.473/.679
- 54 Runs
- 58 Hits
- 44 RBI
- 13 Stolen Bases |
| Key Losses |
- Zach Gettys
- Chase Smith
- Drew Harshbarger
- Tyler Stabley |
Coach's Outlook: "Our goal every year is to win the United East and advance to the World Series.?"
ST. MARY'S COLLEGE OF MARYLAND
| Head Coach |
Bernie Stratchko |
| Number of Seasons at Current Institutions |
7th |
| 2022 Conference Record |
8-12 |
| 2022 Overall Record |
12-15 |
| Key Non-Conference Contests |
- Catholic (2/21)
- CNU (4/11)
- Salisbury (4/26) |
| Key Returner #1 |
Cole Tarleton (SO / OF) |
Key Returner Accolades #1
(Cole Tarleton) |
- 2022 Second Team All-Conference
- 2022 All-Region Third Team
. 391 AVG |
| Key Returner #2 |
Dan Weeden (SR / SS) |
| Key Losses |
- Tyson Johnson
- Jake Wills |
WELLS COLLEGE
| Head Coach |
Ryan Stevens |
| Number of Seasons at Current Institutions |
3rd |
| 2022 Conference Record |
3-17 |
| 2022 Overall Record |
9-28 |
| Key Non-Conference Contests |
- US Merchant Marine (2/25)
- NYU (2/26)
- SUNY Poly (3/3-4) |
| Key Returner #1 |
Max Odum (JR / INF) |
Key Returner Accolades #1
(Max Odum) |
- 2022 Second Team All-Conference
- 2022 Second Team All-Region
- Captain
- .404 AVG
- 20 Stolen bases
- .596 SLG |
| Key Returner #2 |
Zac Legarretta (JR / SS) |
Key Returner Accolades #2
(Zac Legarretta) |
- .282 AVG
- .495 SLG
- 30 Hits |
| Key Returner #3 |
Zack Odum (JR / OF) |
Key Returner Accolades #3
(Zack Odum) |
- .297 AVG
- .441 SLG
- 10 Stolen bases
- 13 doubles |
| Key Losses |
- Luke Eitner
- Ryan Foody |
Coach's Outlook: "With 18 new Freshman/Transfers and only losing 3 seniors we look to rebound in a positive way and compete for a United East Playoff spot and beyond."
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