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Misericordia University

Champion of Misericordia Regional

5/19 vs. Washington and Jefferson W, 10-7 BX
5/20 vs. Salve Regina L, 11-4 BX
5/20 at Washington and Jefferson W, 12-8 BX RC
5/21 at Salve Regina W, 12-9 BX
5/21 vs. Salve Regina W, 19-6 BX

Champion of Marietta Super-Regional

5/26 at Marietta W, 8-3 BX RC
5/27 vs. Marietta W, 6-2 BX RC

 

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Statistics:

Runs per game

8.67

Earned run average

4.25

On-base percentage

.449

Strikeout-to-walk ratio

2.21

Slugging percentage 

.462

Walks+hits/IP

1.38

   

Key hitters

Jackson Roberts OF Garrett McIlhenney

Garrett McIlhenney leads the team with 30 HBP. When on base, he is dangerous as he has 41 stolen bases in 46 attempts. He has reached base in all 52 games and set school records in runs, stolen bases and walks.

Stats: .404 batting average, 77 runs, 36 RBI, .571 slugging percentage

Key pitchers

LHP David McCurry

David McCurry was named an All-MACF pitcher at the end of the season. He had two complete games as he led the team in pitching starts

Stats: 3.78 ERA, 7-1, 46 K

 Jackson Roberts C  Brock Bollinger

Brock Bollinger has had 18 multi-hit games and 13 multi-RBI games this season. He was recently recognized as a Region 4 All-Region catcher.

Stats: .373 batting average, 48 runs, 50 RBI, .527 slugging percentage

RHP Tyler Leonard

Tyler Leonard led the Cougars in wins, saves and appearances. He had three copmplete games.

Stats: 4.68 ERA, 7-3, 2 saves, 56 K

Scouting report

  • Misericordia is making their second appearance in the D-III World Series. They appeared in the 2018 DIII World Series where they went 1-2.
  • Misericordia head coach Pete Egbert is in his 16th year as the head baseball coach. Egbert has been named conference Coach of the Year six times and ECAC Coach of the Year once. He guided the Cougars to 10 consecutive MAC Freedom titles (2011-21) reaching the 30 win mark in each of those championship years. 
  • Misericordia leads the nation in stolen bases with 141 in 52 games. They have been caught 22 times for an 86% success rate. They also lead the nation in HBP with 153 batters hit in 2023.
  • In winning the Marietta super-regional, Misericordia tied the school record for wins a season.

Roster

Player CL. Pos. HT B/T Hometown/High School
1 Jack Regenye So. OF 5-9 R/R West Chester, PA / Unionville
2 Josh Burger So. IF 6-0 R/R Montoursville, PA / Montoursville
3 Tommy Tracey Sr. P 5-9 R/R Middletown, DE / Caravel Academy
4 Brady Madden Gr. IF 6-0 R/R Enola, PA / East Pennsboro
5 Justin Calvarese Jr. P 6-0 R/R Oaks, PA / Spring-Ford
6 Colin Telford So. OF 5-8 R/R Madison, CT / Daniel Hand
7 David McCurry Sr. P 5-9 L/L Collegeville, Pa. / Spring-Ford
8 Jason Sanfilippo Sr. IF 6-0 R/R Wayne, NJ / Wayne Hills
9 Randy Mateo Jr. 2B 5-10 R/R Norwalk, CT / St. Thomas More
10 Owen Ayers So. IF 5-8 L/R West Caldwell, NJ / West Caldwell
11 Tyler Leonard Sr. P 5-10 R/R Royersford, PA / Spring-Ford
12 Dante Viola So. P 6-1 L/L Blackwood, NJ / Washington Township
13 Kaden Bredickas Fy OF 5-9 L/L West Grove, PA / Caravel Academy
14 Garrett McIlhenney Sr. OF 5-5 L/L Forest Hill, MD / Calvert Hall
15 Connor Maryniak So. IF/P 5-11 R/R Reading, PA / Governor Mifflin
16 Kyle Sincavage Fy IF 5-10 R/R Shavertown, PA / Lake-Lehman
17 Joe Valenti Sr. P 5-10 L/L Harleysville, PA / North Penn
18 Max Oliver So. P 5-10 L/L Ramsey, NJ / Ramsey
19 Jaiden Cioffi Sr. P 6-2 R/R Willilamsport, PA / St. John Neumann
20 Matthew Lanzendorfer Jr. P 6-1 L/L Pittston, PA / Scranton Prep
21 Mike Murphy Sr. C 5-7 R/R Brick, NJ / Brick Memorial
22 Jeff Policarpio So. C 6-0 R/R New Providence, NJ / New Providence
23 Steve Rinda So. P 6-2 R/R Stowe, PA / Pottsgrove
24 Matt Yarborough Fy C 6-1 R/R Leesburg, VA / Loudoun County
25 Nick Giardino Fy OF/P 5-10 R/R East Meadow, NY / W.T. Clarke
26 Brendan Gray Sr. OF/P 5-11 L/R West Chester, PA / Henderson
27 Brock Bollinger So. C 6-2 R/R Lehighton, PA / Palmerton
30 Derrick Vosburg Sr. 1B 6-1 L/L Lakeville, PA / Wallenpaupack
42 Joe Comins Sr. OF 6-1 L/R Warners, NY / West Genesee
44 Jared Hoffman So. 1B/C 6-4 R/R Middletown, DE / Caravel Academy
45 Gabe Bunn So. IF 6-0 R/R Sinking Spring, PA / Wilson
46 Adam Juchnik Fy P 5-10 R/R Kearny, NJ / St. Mary's
47 Matt Yula Fy P 5-10 L/L Sicklerville, NJ / Gloucester Catholic