RowanChampion of Marietta Regional
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Stats:
Runs per game 8.11 |
Earned run average 2.75 |
On-base percentage .414 |
Strikeout-to-walk ratio 2.47 |
Slugging percentage .490 |
Walks+hits/IP 1.25 |
Key hittersOutfielder Ryan Murphy Murphy, a junior right fielder, was named the All-American in his first year with the Profs. One of Rowan's top hitters all season, he has also been named an All-Region and the All-NJAC outfielder this season. Stats: .393 BA, 3 runs, 35 RBIs |
Key pitchers
LHP Elia Atiya Atiya received All-America Honorable Mention as a starting pitcher. Atiya was named to the All-Region First Team and the All-NJAC First Team and was also named to the NCAA Marietta Regional All-Tournament Team. State: 11.73 ERA, 9-1, 66 K |
Second Baseman Alex Kokos Kokos, the team's co-captain, set the Rowan career hits mark (229 hits) during the Marietta Regional. He is a three time All-NJAC second baseman, earning second team honors in 2021. Stats: .299 BA, 26 runs, 26 RBIs, .955 Fielding |
RHP Donald Zellman Zellman has a team-best 1.64 ERA among the starters and is the only starter without a loss. Zellman is one of four pitchers that were named to the All-NJAC team in early May, Zellman earned second team honors. State: 1.64 ERA, 7-0, 47 K |
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Scouting report
- Rowan's last appearance in the D-III World Series was 2005 when they finished 1-2. Rowan has two national titles when they won back-to-back titles in 1979 and 1980 when they were known as Glassboro State. Rowan owns an all-time record of 64-50 at the D-III World Series.
- Rowan opened up at No. 12 in the first D3baseball.com/NCBWA Top 25 and is currently ranked no. 7, receiving one first place vote. Of the five teams that received at least one of the 25 first place votes, only Rowan and Washington University are still alive for the 2021 Walnut and Bronze. Washington is ranked No. 1 with 18 first place votes.
- Head coach Mike Dickson, the 2021 NJAC Coach of the Year and D3baseball.com Mid-Atlantic Coach of the Year, is in his seventh year at Rowan and owns a 176-78 (.693 winning pct.) record that includes four NCAA Tournament appearances and two conference titles.
Roster
No. | Name | Pos. | Yr. | B/T | Ht. | Wt. | Hometown/High School |
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1 | Jason Bobiak | OF | Jr. | R/R | 6-0 | 175 | Westville, NJ / Gloucester Catholic |
2 | Ryan Mostrangeli | OF | Sr. | R/R | 5-11 | 185 | Hamilton, NJ / Steinert |
3 | Zach Listro | RHP | Sr. | R/R | 5-11 | 180 | Swedesboro, NJ / Kingsway Regional |
4 | Mike Shannon | RHP | So. | R/R | 6-1 | 170 | Bellmawr, NJ / Triton Regional |
6 | Mike Roma | C | Fr. | R/R | 5-10 | 185 | Whippany, NJ / Whippany Park |
7 | Alex Kokos | 2B | Sr. | R/R | 5-8 | 170 | Wayne, NJ / Wayne Valley |
8 | Ryan McIsaac | IF/DH | Sr. | R/R | 5-11 | 185 | Millville, NJ / Millville |
9 | Drew Ryback | LHP | Sr. | L/L | 5-11 | 180 | Mantua, NJ / Clearview Regional |
10 | Eli Atiya | LHP | So. | L/L | 5-10 | 170 | Cherry Hill, NJ / Cherry Hill West |
11 | Michael Manganella | OF | Sr. | R/R | 6-1 | 196 | West Milford, NJ / Don Bosco Prep |
12 | Jean Sapini | RHP | Sr. | R/R | 5-11 | 190 | South Plainfield, NJ / South Plainfield |
13 | Donald Zellman | RHP | Sr. | R/R | 6-1 | 197 | Lacey Township, NJ / Lacey Township |
14 | Tyler Kubrak | IF | So. | R/R | 5-10 | 175 | Cherry Hill, NJ / Cherry Hill West |
15 | Chris Curcio | IF/P | So. | R/R | 6-0 | 165 | Montvale, NJ / Pascack Hills |
16 | Jared Marks | C | Sr. | R/R | 6-0 | 185 | South Plainfield, NJ / South Plainfield |
17 | Marc Hernandez | C | So. | R/R | 6-0 | 180 | Montvale, NJ / Pascack Hills |
18 | Nick Schooley | SS | Sr. | L/R | 6-0 | 195 | Marlton, NJ / Cherokee |
19 | Ryan Bush | RHP | Jr. | R/R | 6-2 | 170 | Barnegat, NJ / Barnegat |
20 | Christian Bascunan | RHP | Jr. | R/R | 6-3 | 220 | Nutley, NJ / Seton Hall Prep |
21 | Victor Cruz | IF | Sr. | R/R | 6-0 | 195 | Westfield, NJ / Westfield |
23 | Trip McCaffrey | OF | Sr. | R/R | 6-0 | 190 | Mullica Hill, NJ / Clearview Regional |
24 | Ryan Murphy | OF | Jr. | R/R | 6-7 | 225 | Reading, PA / Wilson |
25 | Eric DiDomenico | IF | Jr. | R/R | 6-2 | 190 | Blackwood, NJ / Paul VI |
26 | Matt Micinilio | RHP | So. | R/R | 6-1 | 195 | Fairfield, CT / Fairfield Ludlowe |
27 | Pat Defeciani | IF | Fr. | L/L | 6-1 | 205 | Congers, NY / Clarkstown North |
28 | Ryan Iovine | RHP | So. | R/R | 6-1 | 170 | Hainesport, NJ / Rancocas Valley Regional |
29 | Drew Guldin | RHP | Fr. | R/R | 5-9 | 180 | Mantua, NJ / Gloucester Catholic |
33 | David Levin | RHP | Jr. | R/R | 6-2 | 190 | Cherry Hill, NJ / Cherry Hill East |
35 | Jason O'Neill | RHP | So. | R/R | 5-11 | 175 | Williamstown, NJ / Williamstown |
36 | Ryan West | OF | Fr. | R/R | 6-0 | 175 | Cherry Hill, NJ / Cherry Hill West |
40 | Chris Au | OF/P | Fr. | R/R | 6-0 | 200 | Robbinsville, NJ / Robbinsville |
42 | Thomas Sullivan | RHP | So. | R/R | 6-3 | 195 | Allendale, NJ / Northern Highlands Regional |
43 | Garrett Smith | OF | Fr. | R/R | 5-10 | 165 | Egg Harbor Twp., NJ / Egg Harbor Township |
44 | Hunter Wroniuk | C | Jr. | L/R | 6-3 | 205 | Williamstown, NJ / Williamstown |
55 | Patrick Sudnikovich | LHP | Jr. | L/L | 5-10 | 180 | Mend |