Statistics:
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Runs per game 8.23 |
Earned run average 3.60 |
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On-base percentage .428 |
Strikeout-to-walk ratio 2.74 |
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Slugging percentage .433 |
Walks+hits/IP 1.31 |
Key hitters
Maryniak was a dual threat as a shortstop and pitcher. He had the second-best single-season HR and RBI totals in school history. On the mound, he first or second in the league in wins, earned run average and strikeouts. Stats: .367 batting average, 68 RBI, .689 slugging percentage |
Key pitchers
Valenti was named to the first team All-MACF squad as a starting pitcher after finishing third in the league in wins. He was third in the league in ERA, opponent's batting average and strikeouts. He set the school record in innings pitched in a season. Stats: 2.04 ERA, 10-2, 66 K |
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OF Garrett McIlhenney McIlhenney was one of MU's first team All-MACF selections. At the end of the conference season he was in the league lead in on-base percantage, runs, walks and hit by pitch. He had 18 multi-hit games and reached base in 41 of 42 games. Stats: .388 batting average, 62 runs, 31 SB |
Rinda is third on the team in wins with seven. He opened his season with a complete game win over kean but has not duplicated his early success. He will be needed if the Cougars play deep into the tournament. Stats: 5.67 ERA, 7-1, 1 complete game, 40 K |
UTL Connor Maryniak
LHP Joe Valenti
RHP Steve RindaScouting report
- Misericordia has appeared in the World Series twice before with a 2-4 overall record. They were 1-2 in their last appearance in 2023.
- Pete Egbert is in his 17th year as the head baseball coach at Misericordia and his 22nd as a head coach at the college level. He has been tabbed as the conference Coach of the Year seven times.
- Six members of the MAC Freedom champions have been named to the All-MAC Freedom team, including Player of the Year Connor Maryniak.
- Light hitting Misericordia has a field low slugging percentage but this is a reflection of their focus on speed and getting on base. Their pitching staff is much improved from last year's World Series team.
Roster
| No. | Name | Yr. | Pos. | Ht. | B/T | Hometown / High School |
| 1 | Jack Regenye | Jr. | OF | 5-9 | R/R | West Chester, PA / Unionville |
| 2 | Josh Burger | Jr. | IF | 6-0 | R/R | Montoursville, PA / Montoursville |
| 4 | Ethan Elmes | So. | OF | 5-8 | R/R | Avoca, PA / Holy Redeemer |
| 5 | Connor Maryniak | Jr. | IF/P | 5-11 | R/R | Reading, PA / Governor Mifflin |
| 6 | Max Oliver | Jr. | P | 5-10 | L/L | Ramsey, NJ / Ramsey |
| 7 | David McCurry | Gr. | P | 5-9 | L/L | Collegeville, PA / Spring-Ford |
| 8 | Jason Sanfilippo | Gr. | IF | 6-0 | R/R | Wayne, NJ / Wayne Hills |
| 9 | Brooks Kanwisher | Fr. | IF | 6-0 | R/R | Ramsey, NJ / Ramsey |
| 10 | Jeff Policarpio | Jr. | C | 6-0 | R/R | New Providence, NJ / New Providence |
| 11 | Tyler Leonard | Gr. | P | 5-10 | R/R | Royersford, PA / Spring-Ford |
| 12 | Dante Viola | Jr. | P | 6-1 | L/L | Blackwood, NJ / Washington Township |
| 13 | Justin Calvarese | Sr. | P | 6-0 | R/R | Oaks, PA / Spring-Ford |
| 14 | Garrett McIlhenney | Gr. | OF | 5-5 | L/L | Essex, MD / Calvert Hall |
| 15 | Owen Cordner | Fr. | IF | 5-10 | R/R | Harrisburg, PA / Central Dauphin |
| 17 | Joe Valenti | Gr. | P | 5-10 | L/L | Harleysville, PA / North Penn |
| 18 | Joe Peters | Fr. | C/OF | 6-0 | R/R | Dallas, PA / Dallas |
| 19 | Jared Hoffman | Jr. | 1B | 6-4 | R/R | Middletown, DE / Caravel Academy |
| 20 | Matt Lanzendorfer | Sr. | P | 6-1 | L/L | Pittston, PA / Scranton Prep |
| 22 | Michael Flax | So. | OF | 5-10 | R/R | Mullica Hill, NJ / Clearview Regional |
| 23 | Steve Rinda | Jr. | P | 6-3 | R/R | Stowe, PA / Pottsgrove |
| 24 | Matt Yarborough | So. | C | 6-1 | R/R | Leesburg, VA / Loudoun County |
| 25 | Aidan Paduck | Fr. | OF/P | 5-10 | R/R | Harvey's Lake, PA / Tunkhannock |
| 26 | Adam Regan | Fr. | OF | 6-2 | R/R | Braintree, MA / Boston College HS |
| 27 | Brock Bollinger | Jr. | C | 6-2 | R/R | Lehighton, PA / Palmerton |
| 28 | Bryan Henry | Fr. | P | 6-7 | R/R | Drexel Hill, PA / Monsignor Bonner |
| 29 | Brian Korchok | Fr. | IF | 6-2 | R/R | Schwenksville, PA / Spring-Ford |
| 30 | John Schmidt | Fr. | P | 6-2 | R/R | Mountainside, NJ / Governor Livingston |
| 33 | Jack Ryan | Fr. | IF | 5-8 | R/R | Williston Park, NY / Mineola |
| 35 | Andrew Haussman | Fr. | 1B | 6-3 | R/R | Phillipsburg, NJ / Phillipsburg |
| 37 | Zak Lussier | Fr. | P | 5-10 | R/R | Hollis, NH / Hollis-Brookline |
| 38 | Andrew Van Horn | Fr. | IF | 5-10 | L/R | Glen Mills, PA / Garnet Valley |
| 40 | Andrew Roxby | Fr. | P | 6-3 | R/R | Dallas, PA / Tunkhannock |
| 41 | Max Kneidinger | Fr. | P | 5-10 | R/R | Barto, PA / Boyertown |
| 42 | Joe Comins | Gr. | OF | 6-1 | L/R | Warners, NY / West Genesee |
| 43 | Rafael Fernandez | Fr. | OF | 5-11 | R/R | Wernersville, PA / Wilson |
| 44 | Michael Duda | Fr. | C | 5-9 | R/R | Mineola, NY / Mineola |
| 45 | Gabe Bunn | Jr. | IF | 6-0 | R/R | Sinking Spring, PA / Wilson |
| 46 | Evan Wittig | Fr. | P | 5-10 | R/L | Pennsburg, PA / Upper Perkiomen |
| 47 | Matt Yula | So. | P | 5-10 | L/L | Sicklerville, NJ / Gloucester Catholic |
| 48 | Rocco Viscito | Fr. | P | 5-7 | L/L | Bethlehem, PA / Saucon Valley |
| 49 | Owen Daminger | Fr. | IF | 5-8 | R/R | Milton, DE / Cape Henlopen |