Alumni Spotlight: Saints Baseball Check-In
This week's Alumni Spotlight features Saints Baseball at the next level!
Gainesville, FL
As postseason college baseball is underway, follow along to see how former Saints have performed at the next level!
Trey Freeman at Florida International University
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Trey Freeman appeared in 30 games for Florida International University. The Tampa, FL native recorded a .943 fielding percentage, showcasing his stellar defensive efforts in his first season with the Panthers.
Griffin Sorrow at East Tennessee State University
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Griffin Sorrow batted with a .364 average in his first season at East Tennessee State University. His most impressive outing came against Quinnipiac on March 3rd, in which his 3 hits, 4 runs, and 1 RBI helped power the Buccaneers to a 16-5 win.
Macklin Miller at University of West Georgia
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Macklin Miller joined the Wolves for his junior year. On February 14th, he made his first appearance in relief pitching, earning his first strikeout as a member of University of West Georgia.
Nick Staszak at Mercer University
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Nick Staszak was a go-to option in the bullpen in his first year with the Mercer Bears. Staszak recorded a pair of strikeouts in relief in a win against Georgia State, one of 43 wins that the Bears posted during the season. Staszak is currently looking to power the Bears through the Southern Conference Tournament.
Erik Blair at Barry University
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Erik Blair started 20 games for the Buccaneers, making his presence known at the plate, on the mound, and on the field. Blair hit a home run in the first two games of the season, struck out two in his first inning of relief pitching, and recorded a perfect 1.000 fielding percentage across the season.
Chase Chappell at North Carolina Wesleyan University
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Chase Chappell signed with the Battling Bishops for 2026, immediately earning a starting role in the team's rotation. In just his first start with the team, Chappell pitched 5 innings, striking out 7 and allowing no earned runs.
Javier Soto at the University of Tampa
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Javi Soto joined the University of Tampa and quickly ascended to stardom. In his 39 games played, Soto turned in a .307 batting average. He played a key role in the Spartans earning 44 wins during the season, where they are now competing in the NCAA DII South Super Regional tournament.
Rex Smith at Virginia Commonwealth University
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Rex Smith joined Virginia Commonwealth University as a member of the Rams, who earned a 33-22 record across the season. He joins the team in the Atlantic 10 Tournament where they hope to earn an NCAA Regionals bid.
Robert Nedry at University of North Carolina at Charlotte
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Robert Nedry joined the infield of the Charlotte 49ers, proving himself to be a reliable star in all of the team's 56 games. Nedry posted a .317 batting average throughout the season, including a 4-hit performance in the season closer against Memphis.
Lucas Johns at University of Tampa
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Lucas Johns joined his fellow Santa Fe teammates Javi Soto and Tobin Moran at the University of Tampa. He will be an option in the bullpen for the Spartans as they compete in the NCAA DII South Super Regional Tournament.
Zach Dejesus at University of West Florida
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Zach Dejesus earned a role with the Argonauts in 2026 after two years with Santa Fe. He posted a 3-hit showing at the plate in a win against Alabama Huntsville, helping UWF to a 43-14 record where he will face off against former Santa Fe teammates Javi Soto, Lucas Johns, and Tobin Moran in the NCAA DII South Super Regional.
Mason McManus at Erskine College
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Mason McManus earned a starting role with Erksine in the 2026 season. McManus was a superstar at the plate, batting in a .404 average across his 50 games, adding 10 home runs and 56 RBIs during the season. He posted a wildly impressive 8 RBIs in one game against Chowan, proving to be a star for the Flying Fleet.
Colby Rice at Florida Southern College
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Colby Rice earned a spot in Florida Southern's bullpen rotation, striking out 13 batters in 12.2 innings of relief. His efforts helped Florida Southern to a winning record of 26-22, after which he will look to continue building on his resume.
Justin Jackson at Tennessee Wesleyan University
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Justin Jackson earned 15 starts with Tennessee Wesleyan in 2026, posting an 11-1 record with 103 strikeouts. Across his TWU career, Jackson has earned 18 wins to just two losses, cementing himself as one of the team's top pitchers over the past two seasons.
Matthew Jenkins at University of Florida
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Matthew Jenkins has remained in Gainesville to earn a spot with the Gators across the past two seasons. Jenkins' Gators currently have a 38-18 record and are competing in the SEC Tournament.
Drake Harman at Georgia Southwestern State
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Drake Harman was a full-time starter for the GSW Hurricanes in 2026, ascending to stardom with a .336 batting average, 74 hits and 40 RBIs across the season. He was near-perfect on the field as well, posting a stellar .991 fielding percentage.
BJ Graham at Florida Tech
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BJ Graham recently completed his senior season with the Florida Tech Panthers alongside former SF teammate Anthony Fimiano. In his first game of the season, he helped the Panthers to a win vs. Spring Hill with an RBI in a 10-9 comeback victory.
Anthony Fimiano at Florida Tech
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Anthony Fimiano appeared in 41 games for the Panthers his senior year, joining former SF teammate BJ Graham at Florida Tech. His best game came early in the season vs Spring Hill where he posted a 4-hit game with two triples and 2 RBIs. Defensively, he posted a standout .985 fielding percentage.
Cory Filley at Florida Southern College
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Cory Filley had a successful senior year at Florida Southern. He posted 33 RBIs and two home runs on the year, but made his biggest impact for the Mocs on the defensive end. He was awarded All-Defensive Team for the SSC for the second year in a row, posting a near-perfect fielding percentage at .996 alongside 242 putouts, 27 assists, and throwing 12 stealing.
Wyatt Campbell at James Madison University
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Wyatt Campbell joined JMU for his Senior year and was a reliable hitter for the Dukes in 2026. Campbell had eight home runs on the year. His best showing came against George Mason on April 21, where he went 3-for-4 with a home run, a double, and 3 RBIs. He also had three homers in a four-game span from April 21-26.
AJ Barrios at Rollins College
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AJ Barrios joined the Tars for his junior year. His best showing of the year came against Palm Beach Atlantic, where he had a 3-hit day with 3 RBIs, which helped the Tars to a dominant 20-4 victory over the Sailfish.
Tobin Moran at University of Tampa
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Tobin Moran has been with the Spartans since 2023, and had an incredible 2026 as a relief pitcher. Moran posted an exceptional 2.02 ERA with 36 strikeouts. He will be facing off against former teammate Zach Dejesus when the Spartans take on University of West Florida in the NCAA DII South Super Regional.
Hunter Keen at Radford University
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Hunter Keen has been at Radford since 2024, and has continuously improved in his game. In 2026, he batted .306, posted 27 RBI. He had his best showing against Presbyterian on April 25th, where he posted a 3-hit day with 2 RBIs.
Jevin Relaford at University of South Florida
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Jevin Relaford joined the University of South Florida for his senior season. Relaford earned the American Conference Defensive Player of the Year award. Relaford showed his versatility and skill at the plate, batting.349 on the year with 25 RBI, and stole an impressive 31 bases throughout the year.
Xavier Moronta at Florida Atlantic University
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Xavier Moronta appeared in 31 games for Florida Atlantic University. Moronta's best showing was against USF on May 2nd, where he hit a go-ahead 2-run home run in the 9th to help lead FAU to a 6-5 victory.
