May 26, 2024

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No. 12 Pomona-Pitzer

Champion of Pomona-Pitzer Regional

5/17 vs. Willamette L, 13-8 BX
5/18 at Willamette W, 11-5 BX
5/18 vs. Willamette W, 10-7 BX
5/19 at Willamette W, 24-10 BX

Champion of East Texas Baptist Super Regional 

5/24 vs. E. Texas Baptist W, 6-4 BX
5/25 at E. Texas Baptist W, 8-7 BX

Seventh place finish in the 2024 D-III College World Series

5/31 vs. Misericordia L, 6-3 BX RC RC P
6/1 at Endicott L, 7-6 BX RC

 

Playoff Stories

 

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 Statsistics:

Runs per game

8.86

Earned run average

4.06

On-base percentage

.441

Strikeout-to-walk ratio

2.33

Slugging percentage 

.503

Walks+hits/IP

1.40
   

Key hitters

Jackson Roberts 1B Isaac Kim

Kim led the conference in total bases and RBIs in the heart of a potent Sagehens lineup that featured three hitters with an OPS over 1.100. He hit for the cycle in Marshall, Texas as the Sagehens defeated East Texas Baptist 2-0 to advance to the World Series.

Stats: .433 batting average, 79 RBI, .865 slugging percentage

Key pitchers

Ricky Conti head shot LHP Jack Hilton

Hilton, the SCIAC Pitcher of the Year, built on a breakout sophomore campaign last year that had already seen him billed among the conference's elite strikeout pitchers. He led the league in ERA as he turned in quality starts in every appearance this season.

Stats: 2.71 ERA, 9-2, 90 K

Jackson Roberts  OF JC Ng

Ng earned First Team All-SCIAC as the leadoff man for Pomona-Pitzer playing center field. Ng is batting over .600 for the Sagehens in the playoffs.

Stats: .434 batting average, 71 runs, .661 slugging pevcentage

Ricky Conti head shot RHP Eric Prough

Prough earned a first team All-SCIAC spot as one of the best relievers in the SCIAC this season. Prough appeared in 29 games for the Sagehens. He allowed opponnets to hit .216 against him.

Stats: 2.08 ERA, 6-3, 5 save, 58 K

Scouting report

  • Pomona-Pitzer is making its first appearance in the D-III World Series and is the first SCIAC team to reach the final week since Chapman won the title in 2019
  • Frank Pericolosi has served as head coach at Pomona-Pitzer since 2003 and has become the winningest coach in program history over his first 18 seasons at the helm. This year he has guided the Sagehens to both their first SCIAC tournament win and World Series appearance.
  • Pomona-Pitzer earned seven All-SCIAC selections highlighted by Athlete of the Year Isaac Kim and Pitcher of the Year Jake Hilton.
  • Steady as it goes for Pomona-Pitzer: Statistically they are in the middle of the field with regarding to their offensive and batting stats.

Roster

No. Name Pos. Ht. B/T College Hometown / HS Academic Year
1 Harry Deliyannis P 6-0 R/R Pomona Bloomington, IN / Bloomington North Sr.
2 Jake Hilton P 6-0 L/L Pomona Berkeley, CA / Berkeley HS Jr.
3 William Kinney IF 5-5 R/R Pitzer Pacifica, CA / Junipero Serra HS So.
4 Nate Jakobs OF 6-1 L/R Pitzer Sacramento, CA / Sacramento Country Day Sr.
5 JC Ng OF 5-10 L/L Pomona Foster City, CA / Menlo School Jr.
6 Ben Cohen P 6-2 R/R Pitzer Corte Madera, CA / Redwood HS Jr.
7 George Nahabedian IF 5-11 R/R Pomona Chicago, IL / Lincoln Park HS So.
8 Wade Lawson P 6-0 R/R Pomona Nashville, TN / Hillsboro HS So.
9 Kade Morihara UT 5-10 L/R Pitzer Honolulu, HI / Punahou School Sr.
10 Jake Albro P 6-3 L/L Pomona Atherton, CA / Menlo Atherton HS Sr.
11 Ethan Collins P 6-2 R/R Pomona Rossmoor, CA / Orange Lutheran HS Jr.
12 Eddie Rosemont P 6-4 L/R Pitzer Sammamish, WA / Skyline HS Sr.
13 Eric Prough P 6-3 R/R Pomona Walnut Creek, CA / Northgate HS Sr.
14 Matthew Nishimura C 5-8 R/R Pitzer Honolulu, HI / Punahou School Sr.
15 Jack Gold IF/OF 5-8 L/R Pomona Rolling Hills Estates, CA / Palos Verdes Peninsula HS Fr.
16 Greg Pierantoni UT 6-1 R/R Pomona Sherman Oaks, CA / Notre Dame HS Fr.
17 Isaac Kim 1B 6-4 R/R Pomona Valencia, CA / Hart HS Sr.
18 Stephen Kwak P 6-3 R/R Pomona San Jose, CA / Bellarmine College Preparatory Jr.
19 Ben Morgan C 6-2 L/R Pitzer Berkeley, CA / Berkeley HS Jr.
20 Jimmy Legg IF 5-10 S/R Pomona Huntington Beach, CA / Ocean View HS Jr.
21 Carson Evans OF 6-0 R/R CGU* Clovis, CA / Clovis HS Gr.
22 Jackson Fleming IF 5-11 R/R Pomona Dana Point, CA / Dana Hills high School Sr.
23 Lateef Wakil OF 5-11 L/L Pomona Poway, CA / Westview HS So.
24 Eamonn Woods P 5-8 R/R Pomona Nashville, TN / Hume-Fogg Academic Jr.
25 Max Brunngraber P 6-2 R/R Pitzer Altadena, CA / Flintridge Prep Fr.
26 Hannoh Seo P 6-0 R/R Pomona Los Angeles, CA / L.A. Center for Enriched Studies So.
27 Robert Villa Jr. P 6-4 R/R Pomona Huntington Beach, CA / Marina HS So.
29 Weston Janavs P 6-2 R/R Pitzer Studio City, CA / The Buckley School Sr.
30 Cooper Berry IF/P 6-1 L/R Pitzer Austin, TX / Westlake Fr.
31 Jack Wiessinger P/IF 6-0 R/R Pitzer San Carlos, CA / Carlmont, HS Fr.
32 William Wallace P 6-4 R/R Pomona Portland, OR / Jesuit Fr.
33 Peter Savas C 6-2 R/R Pitzer Pleasanton, CA / Foothill HS Sr.
34 Tanner DeGrazia IF 6-2 R/R Pomona Rochester, NY / McQuaid Jesuit So.
36 Sammy Lee C/1B 5-10 R/R Pomona Lafayette, CA / Acalanes HS Fr.
37 Lucas Dennis P 6-3 R/R Pomona Saratoga, CA / Saratoga HS Fr.
38 Caleb Cassidy UT 6-4 R/R Pitzer Solvang, CA / Santa Ynez Fr.
40 Luke Taylor P 5-10 R/R Pomona Austin, TX / Hyde Park Fr.
44 Andrew An IF 6-0 R/R Pomona Irvine, CA / Crean Lutheran HS Fr.
47 Nicolas Laub-Sabater P 6-5 R/R Pomona Oakland, CA / Saint Mary's College HS Fr.
 
* Claremont Graduate University