August 2, 2012
Ryan Leach Featured in Kennebec Journal
Sophomore right-hander Ryan Leach (Framingdale, Maine) finished his first year as a collegiate starter in Rindge this spring, then headed off to summer ball with the Florence RedWolves of the Coastal Plains Year. The Kennebec Journal of Biddeford, Maine caught up with Leach after his summer came to a close. A link to the full story by Gary Hawkins of the Journal is inside.
July 24, 2012
Ryan Thompson Selected to Cape Cod Baseball League All-Star Game
RINDGE, N.H. (July 24, 2012) – Junior right-hander Ryan Thompson (Calgary, Alberta) of the Franklin Pierce University baseball team has been selected to the Cape Cod Baseball League All-Star Game, as announced Saturday by the CCBL. Thompson will represent the Chatham Anglers on the East Division Team.
July 3, 2012
Trio of Raven Student-Athletes Named to 2012 NE-10 Spring All-Academic Teams
RINDGE, N.H. (July 3, 2012) -- A trio of Franklin Pierce University student-athletes were recently named to the 2012 Northeast-10 Conference Spring All-Academic Team for their respective sport. The trio included softball senior Jamie Verner (Natick, Mass.), men's lacrosse junior Ben McDannell (Morrisville, Pa.) and baseball junior Ryan Thompson (Calgary, Alberta).
June 5, 2012
Ryan Thompson Named to CoSIDA/Capital One Academic All-America Third Team
RINDGE, N.H. (June 5, 2012) – Junior right-hander Ryan Thompson (Calgary, Alberta) of the Franklin Pierce University baseball team has been named to the CoSIDA/Capital One Academic All-America Third Team, as announced late last week by CoSIDA (College Sports Information Directors of America).
June 4, 2012
Camacho, Thompson Headline Handful of Baseball Draft Hopefuls
RINDGE, N.H. (June 4, 2012) – Several members of the Franklin Pierce University baseball team will be waiting by the phone this week, as they hope to be selected in the 2012 Major League Baseball First-Year Player Draft, scheduled for Monday through Wednesday, June 4-6. Junior left-hander Vladimir Camacho (Jamaica Plain, N.Y.) and sophomore right-hander Ryan Thompson (Calgary, Alberta) could be selected as high as the top half of the 40-round draft, while graduate student center fielder James Roche (Arlington, Mass.), junior shortstop Dan Kemp (Sturbridge, Mass.) and others are all potential late-round selections.
June 1, 2012
Roche Named to College Baseball Lineup DII All-Star Team
RINDGE, N.H. (June 1, 2012) – Graduate student center fielder James Roche (Arlington, Mass.) of the Franklin Pierce University baseball team has been named to the College Baseball Lineup DII All-Star Team, as announced Friday by College Baseball Lineup. Across the country, 30 players were selected to the second annual edition of the team.
May 31, 2012
Roche Selected to All-America First Team by ABCA; Mathieu Lands on Second Team
RINDGE, N.H. (May 31, 2012) – Graduate student center fielder James Roche (Arlington, Mass.) of the Franklin Pierce University baseball team has been named to the American Baseball Coaches Association All-America First Team, as announced Wednesday by the ABCA. In addition, sophomore first baseman Zach Mathieu (Derry, N.H.) earned a selection to the All-America Second Team.
May 30, 2012
Roche Selected to All-America Second Team by NCBWA; Mathieu Honorable Mention
RINDGE, N.H. (May 30, 2012) – Graduate student center fielder James Roche (Arlington, Mass.) of the Franklin Pierce University baseball team has been named to the National Collegiate Baseball Writers Association All-America Second Team, as announced Tuesday by the NCBWA. In addition, sophomore first baseman Zach Mathieu (Derry, N.H.) was an All-America Honorable Mention.
May 29, 2012
Roche Selected to All-America Second Team by Daktronics; Mathieu Honorable Mention
RINDGE, N.H. (May 29, 2012) – Graduate student center fielder James Roche (Arlington, Mass.) of the Franklin Pierce University baseball team has been named to the Daktronics All-America Second Team, as announced late last week by Daktronics. In addition, sophomore first baseman Zach Mathieu (Derry, N.H.) was an All-America Honorable Mention.
May 24, 2012
Baseball Puts Four on NEIBA All-Star Team
RINDGE, N.H. (May 24, 2012) – Sophomore first baseman Zach Mathieu (Derry, N.H.), graduate student center fielder James Roche (Arlington, Mass.), freshman catcher Matt Walsh (Plymouth, Mass.) and junior right fielder Nick LaCroix (Grafton, Mass.) of the Franklin Pierce University baseball team have all been selected to participate in the New England Intercollegiate Baseball Association All-Star Game, as announced Thursday by the NEIBA. This year’s game is scheduled for 7 p.m. on Monday, June 4 at LeLacheur Park in Lowell, Mass.
May 22, 2012
Zach Mathieu Named ABCA East Region Player of the Year; Baseball Features Four All-Region Selections
RINDGE, N.H. (May 22, 2012) – Sophomore first baseman Zach Mathieu (Derry, N.H.) of the No. 14/25 nationally ranked Franklin Pierce University baseball team has been named American Baseball Coaches Association East Region Player of the Year, as announced Monday by the ABCA. He headlines four All-East Region selections for Franklin Pierce, all on the First Team, as he is joined by freshman catcher Matt Walsh (Plymouth, Mass.), graduate student center fielder James Roche (Arlington, Mass.) and junior right fielder Nick LaCroix (Grafton, Mass.). In addition, Roche earned a selection to the ABCA/Rawlings East Region Gold Glove First Team.
May 20, 2012
No. 14/25 Baseball’s Season Ends, 6-2, at Hands of No. 16/21 Le Moyne on Final Day of NCAA Championship East Regional
MANCHESTER, N.H. (May 20, 2012) – Junior right-hander Derek Zielinski threw a six-hitter and struck out 12 on Sunday afternoon to lead No. 16/21 nationally ranked and second-seeded Le Moyne to a 6-2 win over the No. 15/25 and third-seeded Franklin Pierce University baseball team in an elimination game on the final day of the NCAA Baseball Championship East Regional, hosted by Southern New Hampshire at Penmen Field. In his final collegiate game, graduate student center fielder James Roche (Arlington, Mass.) went 1-for-4 with an RBI double in defeat for Franklin Pierce.
May 19, 2012
No. 14/25 Baseball Falls to No. 22 SNHU, 5-1, on Third Day of NCAA Championship East Regional
MANCHESTER, N.H. (May 19, 2012) – Sophomore right-hander Junior Mendez threw a six-hitter on Saturday night to lead No. 22 nationally ranked, top seed and host Southern New Hampshire to a 5-1 win over the No. 14/25 and third-seeded Franklin Pierce University baseball team on the third day of the NCAA Baseball Championship East Regional at Penmen Field. Graduate student center fielder James Roche (Arlington, Mass.) launched a solo home run for Franklin Pierce in defeat.
May 18, 2012
Thompson Six-Hitter Puts No. 14/25 Baseball in Driver’s Seat at NCAA Championship East Regional; Ravens Down Wilmington (Del.), 7-1
MANCHESTER, N.H. (May 18, 2012) – Junior right-hander Ryan Thompson (Calgary, Alberta) fired a six-hitter and did not allow an earned run on Friday night, to lead the No. 14/25 nationally ranked and third-seeded Franklin Pierce University baseball team to a 7-1 win over fifth-seeded Wilmington (Del.) on the second day of the NCAA Baseball Championship East Regional, hosted by Southern New Hampshire, at Penmen Field. Senior second baseman Dan Hennigan (Downingtown, Pa.) scored three times in the victory for Franklin Pierce.
May 18, 2012
On the Road with the Ravens: Baseball Downs Wilmington (Del.) (UPDATED: Overnight Friday/Saturday)
The Franklin Pierce University baseball team is the third seed in this week's NCAA Championship East Regional, hosted by Southern New Hampshire at Penmen Field in Manchester, N.H. All week long, we'll have previews, highlights and reaction right here.
May 17, 2012
Crawford Authors Three-Hit Shutout, No. 14/25 Baseball Blanks Saint Anselm, 3-0, to Open NCAA Championship East Regional
MANCHESTER, N.H. (May 17, 2012) – Graduate student left-hander Jack Crawford (Montgomery, N.Y.) fired a three-hit shutout and struck out eight on Thursday night, as the No. 14/25 nationally ranked and third-seeded Franklin Pierce University baseball team defeated fourth-seeded Saint Anselm, 3-0, on the first day of the NCAA Baseball Championship East Regional, hosted by Southern New Hampshire at Penmen Field. Senior left-hander John Healy went the distance and tossed a seven-hitter in defeat for Saint Anselm.
May 17, 2012
Zach Mathieu Named Daktronics East Region Player of the Year; Baseball Collects Five All-Region Selections
RINDGE, N.H. (May 17, 2012) – Sophomore first baseman Zach Mathieu (Derry, N.H.) of the No. 14/25 nationally ranked Franklin Pierce University baseball team has been named Daktronics East Region Player of the Year, as announced Thursday by the Daktronics. He headlines three Franklin Pierce selections to the NCBWA All-East Region First Team, as he is joined by freshman catcher Matt Walsh (Plymouth, Mass.) and graduate student center fielder James Roche (Arlington, Mass.). In addition, senior second baseman Dan Hennigan (Downingtown, Pa.) and junior right fielder Nick LaCroix (Grafton, Mass.) were named to the All-East Region Second Team.
May 17, 2012
RAVEN FEATURE: Joe Flynn Honors Memory of Friend & Fallen Teammate with Spectacular Performance
This is the latest in a series of features on Franklin Pierce student-athletes.
May 16, 2012
Zach Mathieu Named NCBWA East Region Player of the Year; Baseball Sports Three All-Region Selections
RINDGE, N.H. (May 16, 2012) – Sophomore first baseman Zach Mathieu (Derry, N.H.) of the No. 14/25 nationally ranked Franklin Pierce University baseball team has been named National Collegiate Baseball Writers’ Association East Region Player of the Year, as announced Wednesday by the NCBWA. He headlines three Franklin Pierce selections to the NCBWA All-East Region First Team, as he is joined by freshman catcher Matt Walsh (Plymouth, Mass.) and graduate student center fielder James Roche (Arlington, Mass.).
May 14, 2012
Zach Mathieu Named Semifinalist for College Baseball Lineup's Tino Martinez Player of the Year Award
RINDGE, N.H. (May 14, 2012) – Sophomore first baseman Zach Mathieu (Derry, N.H.) of the Franklin Pierce University baseball team has been named a semifinalist for the College Baseball Lineup Tino Martinez Division II Baseball Player of the Year Award, as announced last week by College Baseball Lineup. He is among six semifinalists from the East Region and 55 semifinalists nationally.
May 13, 2012
No. 14/26 Baseball Named Third Seed in NCAA Championship East Regional, Hosted by Southern New Hampshire (UPDATED: 3 p.m. Monday with Schedule and Ticket Info)
RINDGE, N.H. (May 15, 2012) – The No. 14/26 nationally ranked Franklin Pierce University baseball team has been named as the third seed of the NCAA Championship East Regional, as announced Sunday night by the NCAA. The Ravens, the Northeast-10 Conference runner-up, earn an at-large bid in the six-team, double-elimination tournament, which will run Thursday May 17 through Sunday, May 20 and be hosted by top seed Southern New Hampshire at Penmen Field in Manchester, N.H. Franklin Pierce will open play on Thursday against fourth-seeded Saint Anselm at 7 p.m..
May 13, 2012
No. 14/26 Baseball Falls to No. 20/21 Le Moyne, 4-2, in Final Game of Northeast-10 Championship (UPDATED: 9:55 p.m. Sunday with Direct Link to Selection Show)
MANCHESTER, N.H. (May 13, 2012) – Junior first baseman Paul Speicher pushed a two-run single down the right-field line on Sunday afternoon to give No. 20/21 nationally ranked Le Moyne, seeded second in the Southwest Division, a 2-1 lead it would never relinquish on the way to a 4-2 victory over the No. 14/26 Franklin Pierce University baseball team, seeded second in the Northeast Division, in the decisive game of the Northeast-10 Conference Baseball Championship, hosted by Saint Anselm at Sullivan Park. With the win, Le Moyne claimed its first Northeast-10 title in its first season in the league, and earns the Conference’s automatic bid to the NCAA Championship East Regional.
May 13, 2012
No. 14/26 Baseball Falls to No. 20/21 Le Moyne, 6-5, Headed for Decisive Game of Northeast-10 Championship
MANCHESTER, N.H. (May 13, 2012) – Freshman catcher Matt Walsh (Plymouth, Mass.) and senior designated hitter Isaac Wenrich (Westlawn, Pa.) both hit home runs on Sunday afternoon, but it was not enough, as the No. 14/26 nationally ranked Franklin Pierce University baseball team, seeded second in the Northeast Division, dropped a 6-5 decision to No. 20/21 Le Moyne, seeded second in the Southwest Division, in the first game of the championship round of the Northeast-10 Conference Baseball Championship, hosted by Saint Anselm at Sullivan Park. The outcome necessitates a decisive final game of the Championship, beginning at 2:35 p.m.
May 12, 2012
Roche Breaks School Single-Season Home Run Record, No. 14/26 Baseball Takes 12-8 Barnburner from Saint Anselm at Northeast-10 Championship
MANCHESTER, N.H. (May 12, 2012) – Graduate student center fielder James Roche (Arlington, Mass.) clubbed his 15th and 16th home runs of the campaign, to tie and then break the school record for home runs in a season, on Saturday afternoon to lead the No. 14/26 nationally ranked Franklin Pierce University baseball team, seeded second in the Northeast Division, to a 12-8 win over host Saint Anselm, the top seed in the Northeast, on the second day of the Northeast-10 Conference Baseball Championship at Sullivan Park. Roche went 4-for-6, scored three times and drove in five runs in the victory.
May 11, 2012
No. 14/26 Baseball Plates Three in Ninth to Down New Haven, 6-5, on First Day of Northeast-10 Championship
RINDGE, N.H. (May 11, 2012) – Sophomore first baseman Zach Mathieu (Derry, N.H.) pulled a two-RBI double over the third-base bag and down the left-field line, and a third run scored on an error on the play, in the bottom of the ninth inning on Friday afternoon to give the No. 14/26 nationally ranked Franklin Pierce University baseball team, seeded second in the Northeast Division, to a 6-5 win over New Haven, seeded fourth in the Southwest Division, on the first day of the Northeast-10 Conference Baseball Championship at Dr. Arthur and Martha Pappas Field. Mathieu hit a two-run home run earlier in the game for Franklin Pierce.
May 10, 2012
Friday’s Northeast-10 Baseball Championship Play Moved to Franklin Pierce (UPDATED: 4 p.m. Friday with Webcast Information)
RINDGE, N.H. (May 10, 2012) – Due to unplayable field conditions at Saint Anselm’s Sullivan Park, the Northeast-10 Conference has announced that Friday’s three games in the Northeast-10 Baseball Championship will now be hosted by the Franklin Pierce University baseball team at Dr. Arthur and Martha Pappas Field. In addition, the schedule has been shifted back in the day, with games scheduled for noon, 3:30 p.m. and 7 p.m. No. 14/26 nationally ranked Franklin Pierce, seeded second in the Northeast Division, will face New Haven, seeded fourth in the Southwest Division, in the noon game.
May 9, 2012
Crawford Spins Four-Hit Shutout, No. 14/26 Baseball Blanks Stonehill, 6-0, in First Round of Northeast-10 Championship
RINDGE, N.H. (May 9, 2012) – Graduate student left-hander Jack Crawford (Montgomery, N.Y.) fired a four-hit shutout and struck out nine on Wednesday afternoon to lead the third-seeded and No. 14/26 nationally ranked Franklin Pierce University baseball team to a 6-0 win over second-seeded Stonehill in a Northeast Division first round game in the Northeast-10 Conference Championship at Dr. Arthur and Martha Pappas Field. Graduate student center fielder James Roche (Arlington, Mass.) hit a pair of home runs in the victory for Franklin Pierce.
May 9, 2012
Mathieu Northeast-10 Player of the Year, Walsh Rookie of the Year; Baseball Puts Seven On All-Conference Teams
RINDGE, N.H. (May 9, 2012) – Sophomore first baseman Zach Mathieu (Derry, N.H.) of the No. 14/26 nationally ranked Franklin Pierce University baseball team has been named Northeast-10 Conference Player of the Year, as announced Wednesday by the Conference office. In addition, freshman catcher Matt Walsh (Plymouth, Mass.) has been named Northeast-10 Rookie of the Year. In all, the Ravens had seven players selected to the three All-Conference teams, matching their total of a year ago.
May 9, 2012
LaCroix Named Northeast-10 Player of the Week, Walsh Rookie of the Week; Baseball Ranked No. 14/26 Nationally
RINDGE, N.H. (May 9, 2012) – Junior right fielder Nick LaCroix (Grafton, Mass.) of the Franklin Pierce University baseball team has been named Northeast-10 Conference Player of the Week for the week ending on May 6, as announced Monday by the Conference office. In addition, freshman catcher Matt Walsh (Plymouth, Mass.) was selected as Northeast-10 Rookie of the Week. Also this week, Franklin Pierce (33-15-1, 20-7-1 Northeast-10, 14-6-1 Northeast Division) is ranked No. 14 nationally in the NCBWA Poll and No. 26 in the Collegiate Baseball Newspaper Poll.
May 8, 2012
Baseball’s First Round Northeast-10 Championship Game Rescheduled for Wednesday
RINDGE, N.H. (May 8, 2012) – The Franklin Pierce University baseball team has announced a change to the schedule of its game against Stonehill in the first round of the Northeast-10 Conference Baseball Championship. The two teams will now meet on Wednesday, May 9.
May 7, 2012
Baseball to Open Pursuit of Fifth Northeast-10 Championship Wednesday Against Stonehill (UPDATED: 11 a.m. Tuesday with Schedule Changes Around the League)
RINDGE, N.H. (May 7, 2012) – The No. 15/18 nationally ranked and Northeast Division second seed Franklin Pierce University baseball team will open pursuit of its record-tying fifth Northeast-10 Conference Championship title on Wednesday afternoon, when it hosts third-seeded Stonehill at 4 p.m. at Dr. Arthur and Martha Pappas Field in a first-round contest. With wet weather expected this week, stay tuned to http://athletics.franklinpierce.edu for possible changes to the schedule as they become available.
May 5, 2012
Offense Posts Pair of Nine-Spots as No. 15/18 Baseball Sweeps Doubleheader at Saint Michael’s
COLCHESTER, Vt. (May 5, 2012) – Junior shortstop Dan Kemp (Sturbridge, Mass.) went 3-for-5, scored three times, drove in a run and threw out the tying run at the plate in the ninth inning in the first game of a doubleheader on Saturday afternoon as the No. 15/18 nationally ranked Franklin Pierce University baseball team squeaked out a 9-8 win over Saint Michael’s in Northeast-10 Conference Northeast Division play at Doc Jacobs Field. In the second game, senior designated hitter Isaac Wenrich (Westlawn, Pa.) cranked a three-run home run in a five-run ninth inning as Franklin Pierce finished off the regular season with a 9-4 win to post the doubleheader sweep.
May 4, 2012
Ryan Thompson Named to CoSIDA/Capital One Academic All-District I First Team
RINDGE, N.H. (May 4, 2012) – Junior right-hander Ryan Thompson (Calgary, Alberta) of the Franklin Pierce University baseball team has been named to the CoSIDA/Capital One All-District I First Team, as announced Thursday by CoSIDA (College Sports Information Directors of America). As a result of the selection, Thompson will advance to the Academic All-America ballot.
May 3, 2012
Eighth Inning Again Does in No. 15/18 Baseball; Ravens Fall at Saint Michael’s, 5-3
COLCHESTER, Vt. (May 3, 2012) – Sophomore second baseman Tyler Wild poked a two-run double down the right-field line in the bottom of the eighth inning on Thursday afternoon to give Saint Michael’s a 4-3 lead on the way to a 5-3 victory over the No. 15/18 nationally ranked Franklin Pierce University baseball team in Northeast-10 Conference Northeast Division play at Doc Jacobs Field. Graduate student center fielder James Roche (Arlington, Mass.) hit a two-run home run in defeat for the Ravens.
May 2, 2012
Free Passes Doom No. 15/18 Baseball to 10-5 Defeat Against Saint Anselm
RINDGE, N.H. (May 2, 2012) – The pitching staff of the No. 15/18 nationally ranked Franklin Pierce University baseball team issued 11 walks and hit two batters to allow 10 unanswered runs on Wednesday night, as the team dropped a 10-5 decision to Saint Anselm in Northeast-10 Conference Northeast Division play at Dr. Arthur and Martha Pappas Field. Senior right fielder Daniel Decoste hit a grand slam in an eight-run eighth inning for Saint Anselm.
May 2, 2012
Mathieu Named Northeast-10 Player of the Week; Baseball Ranked No. 15/18 Nationally
RINDGE, N.H. (May 2, 2012) – Sophomore first baseman Zach Mathieu (Derry, N.H.) of the Franklin Pierce University baseball team has been named Northeast-10 Conference Player of the Week for the week ending on April 29, as announced Monday by the Conference office. In addition, sophomore right-hander Kevin McGowan (Nashua, N.H.) was selected to the Northeast-10 Weekly Honor Roll. Also this week, Franklin Pierce (31-13-1, 18-5-1 Northeast-10, 12-4-1 Northeast Division) is ranked No. 15 nationally in the NCBWA Poll and No. 18 in the Collegiate Baseball Newspaper Poll.
May 1, 2012
Tuesday’s Baseball Game Moved to Wednesday Night
RINDGE, N.H. (May 1, 2012) – The Franklin Pierce University baseball team has announced the postponement of its Tuesday night game against Saint Anselm to Wednesday, due to unplayable field conditions.
April 29, 2012
Thompson, Offense Power No. 21/27 Baseball Over Merrimack, 17-1; Coach King Wins 500th Career Game
RINDGE, N.H. (April 29, 2012) – Junior right-hander Ryan Thompson (Calgary, Alberta) spun eight innings of five-hit ball and struck out eight on Sunday afternoon to lead the No. 21/27 nationally ranked Franklin Pierce University baseball team to a 17-1 win over Merrimack in Northeast-10 Conference Northeast Division play at Dr. Arthur and Martha Pappas Field. The win was the 500th career victory for Franklin Pierce Head Coach Jayson King.
April 28, 2012
Lively Bats Lead No. 21/27 Baseball to Doubleheader Sweep of Merrimack, 12-7 and 15-3
RINDGE, N.H. (April 28, 2012) – Sophomore left fielder Calvin Graves (Boston, Mass.) hit 3-for-4, scored twice and drove in two runs on Saturday afternoon to lead an 18-hit attack in the first game of a doubleheader, as the No. 21/27 nationally ranked Franklin Pierce University baseball team posted a 12-7 win over Merrimack in Northeast-10 Conference Northeast Division play at Dr. Arthur and Martha Pappas Field. In the second game, sophomore right-hander Kevin McGowan (Nashua, N.H.) tossed a four-hitter and struck out a career-best 12 in a 15-3 win for Franklin Pierce. Junior designated Joe Mantoni hit three home runs on the day for Merrimack.
April 26, 2012
Baseball Game at Assumption on Friday Cancelled
RINDGE, N.H. (April 26, 2012) – The Franklin Pierce University baseball team has announced a change to its schedule this week. The team’s game on Friday, April 27 at Assumption has been cancelled and will not be rescheduled.
April 25, 2012
No. 21/27 Baseball Dropped at Saint Anselm, 14-4
MANCHESTER, N.H. (April 25, 2012) – Junior first baseman Robert Kelly went 3-for-5, scored three runs and drove in three on Wednesday afternoon to lead Saint Anselm to a 14-4 win over the No. 21/27 nationally ranked Franklin Pierce University baseball team in Northeast-10 Conference Northeast Division play at Sullivan Park. Junior shortstop Dan Kemp (Sturbridge, Mass.) and junior right fielder Nick LaCroix (Grafton, Mass.) hit home runs in defeat for Franklin Pierce.
April 25, 2012
Walsh Named Northeast-10 Player, Rookie of the Week; Baseball Ranked No. 21/27 Nationally
RINDGE, N.H. (April 25, 2012) – Freshman catcher Matt Walsh (Plymouth, Mass.) of the Franklin Pierce University baseball team has been named Northeast-10 Conference Player and Rookie of the Week for the week ending on April 22, as announced Monday by the Conference office. In addition, sophomore right-hander Ryan Leach (Farmingdale, Maine) was selected to the Northeast-10 Weekly Honor Roll. Also this week, Franklin Pierce (28-12-1, 15-4-1 Northeast-10, 9-3-1 Northeast Division) is ranked No. 21 nationally in the NCBWA Poll and No. 27 in the Collegiate Baseball Newspaper Poll.
April 24, 2012
Mathieu RBI Single Pushes No. 21/27 Baseball Past Assumption, 7-5, in 11 Innings
WORCESTER, Mass. (April 24, 2012) – Sophomore first baseman Zach Mathieu (Derry, N.H.) dumped an RBI single into right-center field to drive home senior second baseman Dan Hennigan (Downingtown, Pa.) with what would prove to be the game-winning run on Tuesday afternoon, as the No. 21/27 nationally ranked Franklin Pierce University baseball team posted a 7-5, 11-inning win over Assumption in Northeast-10 Conference play at Lou Gorman Field. Junior first baseman Joe Lopes went 3-for-6 with a solo home run in the loss for Assumption.
April 21, 2012
Pitching Shines Early, Bats Do Damage Late as Baseball Finishes Weekend Sweep of Stonehill, 2-1 and 7-3
EASTON, Mass. (April 21, 2012) – Sophomore right-hander Ryan Leach (Farmingdale, Maine) chucked eight innings of four-hit ball with eight strikeouts on Saturday afternoon to lead the Franklin Pierce University baseball team to a 2-1 win over Stonehill in the first game of a Northeast-10 Conference Northeast Division doubleheader at Lou Gorman Field. In the second game, sophomore first baseman Zach Mathieu (Derry, N.H.), freshman catcher Matt Walsh (Plymouth, Mass.) and senior designated hitter Isaac Wenrich (Westlawn, Pa.) all hit solo home runs to lead Franklin Pierce to a 7-3 victory.
April 20, 2012
Baseball Uses 24-Hit Attack to Down Stonehill, 27-11
EASTON, Mass. (April 20, 2012) – Sophomore first baseman Zach Mathieu (Derry, N.H.) went 2-for-3 with a double, a home run and two walks, scored four runs and drove in five on Friday afternoon to lead the Franklin Pierce University baseball team to a 27-11 victory over Stonehill in Northeast-10 Conference Northeast Division play at Lou Gorman Field. Junior third baseman Anthony Peguero (Hyde Park, Mass.) went 3-for-4 with a grand slam and wound up driving in seven runs in the win for Franklin Pierce.
April 20, 2012
Baseball Announces Changes to Saint Michael’s Series
RINDGE, N.H. (April 20, 2012) – The Franklin Pierce University baseball team has announced changes to its Northeast-10 Conference Northeast Division weekend series at Saint Michael’s on the weekend of May 5, in order to accommodate Franklin Pierce’s exam schedule. The two teams have moved the single game of the series to Thursday, May 3.
April 19, 2012
Baseball Announces Changes to Weekend Schedule
RINDGE, N.H. (April 19, 2012) – The Franklin Pierce University baseball team has announced changes to its upcoming Northeast-10 Conference Northeast Division weekend series at Stonehill, due to the weekend’s weather forecasts. The two teams will now play once Friday and twice Saturday.
April 18, 2012
Kemp, McGowan Named to Northeast-10 Weekly Honor Roll
RINDGE, N.H. (April 18, 2012) – Junior shortstop Dan Kemp (Sturbridge, Mass.) and sophomore right-hander Kevin McGowan (Nashua, N.H.) of the Franklin Pierce University baseball team have been named to the Northeast-10 Conference Weekly Honor Roll for the week ending on April 15, as announced Monday by the Conference office. Also this week, Franklin Pierce (24-12-1, 11-4-1 Northeast-10, 6-3-1 Northeast Division) is receiving votes in both the Collegiate Baseball Newspaper poll and the NCBWA Poll.
April 17, 2012
Kemp, Roche, Walsh Homer, Bullpen Hangs On, Baseball Downs No. 6/12 SNHU, 10-9
RINDGE, N.H. (April 17, 2012) – Senior right-hander T.J. Ferguson (Westmoreland, N.H.) froze designated hitter Andy Lalli with a fastball on the outer half for a looking strikeout that left the tying run at third base in the top of the ninth inning on Tuesday afternoon, as the Franklin Pierce University baseball team picked up a 10-9 win over No. 6/12 nationally ranked Southern New Hampshire in Northeast-10 Conference Northeast Division play at Dr. Arthur and Martha Pappas Field. Junior shortstop Dan Kemp (Sturbridge, Mass.), freshman catcher Matt Walsh (Plymouth, Mass.) and graduate student center fielder James Roche (Arlington, Mass.) all hit home runs in the win for Franklin Pierce.
April 15, 2012
Kemp, Longballs Lead No. 29 Baseball Past Bentley, 9-2
RINDGE, N.H. (April 15, 2012) – Junior shortstop Dan Kemp (Sturbridge, Mass.) hit two home runs as part of a 4-for-5 outing on Sunday afternoon to lead the No. 29 nationally ranked Franklin Pierce University baseball team to a 9-2 win over Bentley in Northeast-10 Conference Northeast Division play at Dr. Arthur and Martha Pappas Field. Sophomore first baseman Zach Mathieu (Derry, N.H.) also hit a homer in the game for Franklin Pierce.
April 14, 2012
No. 29 Baseball Splits Doubleheader With Bentley
RINDGE, N.H. (April 14, 2012) – Graduate student center fielder James Roche (Arlington, Mass.) went 4-for-5 with a pair of doubles, drove in two runs and scored three times in the first game of a doubleheader on Saturday afternoon to lead the No. 29 nationally ranked Franklin Pierce University baseball team to a 13-4 win over Bentley in Northeast-10 Conference Northeast Division play at Dr. Arthur and Martha Pappas Field. In the second game, Bentley scored 14 times in the top of the ninth inning to rally from an 8-3 deficit to a 17-8 victory.
April 11, 2012
No. 29 Baseball Falls in 12 Innings at No. 7/13 SNHU, 3-2
MANCHESTER, N.H. (April 11, 2012) – Freshman third baseman Bryan Toland hit a bases-loaded, game-winning RBI single to center field with one out in the bottom of the 12th inning on Wednesday night to give No. 7/13 nationally ranked Southern New Hampshire a 3-2 win over the No. 29 Franklin Pierce University baseball team in Northeast-10 Conference Northeast Division play at Penmen Field. Junior right-hander Ryan Thompson (Calgary, Alberta) struck out seven over six shutout innings of two-hit ball to start the game for Franklin Pierce.
April 11, 2012
Roche Named Northeast-10 Player of the Week, Leach Named Pitcher of the Week; Baseball Ranked No. 29 Nationally
RINDGE, N.H. (April 11, 2012) – Graduate student center fielder James Roche (Arlington, Mass.) and sophomore right-hander Ryan Leach (Farmingdale, Maine) of the Franklin Pierce University baseball team have been named Northeast-10 Conference Player and Pitcher of the Week, respectively, for the week ending on April 8, as announced Monday by the Conference office. Also this week, Franklin Pierce (21-10-1, 8-2-1 Northeast-10, 3-1-1 Northeast Division) is ranked No. 29 nationally in the Collegiate Baseball Newspaper poll and receiving votes in the NCBWA Poll.
April 7, 2012
Baseball Completes 7-0 Homestand With Doubleheader Sweep of Pace, 10-1 and 11-2
RINDGE, N.H. (April 7, 2012) – Sophomore first baseman Zach Mathieu (Derry, N.H.) went 3-for-5 with two home runs and drove in five runs in the second game of a doubleheader on Saturday afternoon to lead the Franklin Pierce University baseball team to an 11-2 win over Pace in Northeast-10 Conference play at Dr. Arthur and Martha Pappas Field. Earlier in the day, graduate student center fielder James Roche (Arlington, Mass.) went 3-for-4 with two home runs to drive in five as Franklin Pierce posted a 10-1 win.
April 6, 2012
Leach Spins No-Hitter, Baseball Sweeps Doubleheader From Adelphi, 7-1 and 11-0
RINDGE, N.H. (April 6, 2012) – Sophomore right-hander Ryan Leach (Farmingdale, Maine) threw a no-hitter with 12 strikeouts in the second game of a doubleheader on Friday evening to lead the Franklin Pierce University baseball team to an 11-0 victory over Adelphi in Northeast-10 Conference play at Dr. Arthur and Martha Pappas Field. In the first game of the day, sophomore right-hander Kevin McGowan (Nashua, N.H.) threw seven innings of five-hit ball and fanned 11 in a 7-1 win for Franklin Pierce.
April 5, 2012
Baseball Sweeps Away Concordia (N.Y.), 4-3 and 10-0
RINDGE, N.H. (April 5, 2012) – In a spot start, junior right-hander Joe Coto (Miami, Fla.) struck out six over 6.1 innings of four-hit ball on Thursday afternoon to lead the Franklin Pierce University baseball team to a 4-3 win in the first game of a non-conference doubleheader against Concordia (N.Y.) at Dr. Arthur and Martha Pappas Field. In the second game, junior shortstop Dan Kemp (Sturbridge, Mass.) scored two runs and drove in two more, as Franklin Pierce posted a 10-0 shutout.
April 4, 2012
Joe Flynn, Nick LaCroix Named to Northeast-10 Weekly Honor Roll
RINDGE, N.H. (April 4, 2012) – Junior right-hander Joe Flynn (Plymouth, Mass.) and junior right fielder Nick LaCroix (Grafton, Mass.) of the Franklin Pierce University baseball team have both been named to the Northeast-10 Conference Weekly Honor Roll for the week ending on April 1, as announced Monday by the Conference office. Also this week, Franklin Pierce (15-10-1, 4-2-1 Northeast-10, 3-1-1 Northeast Division) is ranked sixth in the NCBWA East Region poll.
April 3, 2012
Roche Hammers Walk-Off Homer, Baseball Stuns No. 4/10 Southern New Hampshire
RINDGE, N.H. (April 3, 2012) – Graduate student center fielder James Roche (Arlington, Mass.) clubbed a two-run, walk-off home run deep into the Rindge twilight in left-center field on Tuesday evening to cap a late-inning rally and give the Franklin Pierce University baseball team a 6-5 victory over No. 4/10 nationally ranked Southern New Hampshire in Northeast-10 Conference Northeast Division play at Dr. Arthur and Martha Pappas Field. Junior right fielder Nick LaCroix (Grafton, Mass.) and freshman catcher Matt Walsh (Plymouth, Mass.) each had RBI singles in the eighth to set the stage for the ninth-inning dramatics.
April 1, 2012
Baseball Splits Twinbill at Massachusetts Lowell, Captures Inaugural Keenan Cup
LOWELL, Mass. (April 1, 2012) – Junior right fielder Nick LaCroix (Grafton, Mass.) went 3-for-4, scored twice and drove in a run in the first game of a doubleheader on Sunday afternoon as the Franklin Pierce University baseball team posted a 9-3 victory over Massachusetts Lowell in Northeast-10 Conference play at LeLacheur Park. Lowell won a barnburner in the second game, 13-11, behind a 5-for-6 performance by senior third baseman Cam Kneeland, who drove in four runs and scored twice.
April 1, 2012
(UPDATED: 9 a.m. Sunday with further changes) Baseball Announces Changes to Weekend Schedule
RINDGE, N.H. (April 1, 2012) – The Franklin Pierce University baseball team has announced further changes to its Northeast-10 Conference weekend series at Massachusetts Lowell, due to the weekend’s weather forecasts. The two teams have bumped up the start of Sunday's doubleheader to noon.
March 31, 2012
Flynn Sparkles as Baseball Blanks Lowell, 2-0; Teams Honor Adam Keenan Before Game
LOWELL, Mass. (March 31, 2012) – Junior right-hander Joe Flynn (Plymouth, Mass.) fired a three-hit shutout and struck out seven on Saturday afternoon, as the Franklin Pierce University baseball team picked up a 2-0 win over Massachusetts Lowell in Northeast-10 Conference play at LeLacheur Park. Junior shortstop Dan Kemp (Sturbridge, Mass.) picked up the only RBI on the day for Franklin Pierce.
March 30, 2012
Ryan Leach Featured in Kennebec Journal
Sophomore right-hander Ryan Leach (Framingdale, Maine) has pitched his way into the starting rotation during his second year in Rindge. The Kennebec Journal of Biddeford, Maine caught up with Leach for its weekly "College Connections" column. A link to the full story by Bill Stewart of the Journal is inside.
March 28, 2012
Jack Crawford, Zach Mathieu Named to Northeast-10 Weekly Honor Roll
RINDGE, N.H. (March 28, 2012) – Graduate student left-hander Jack Crawford (Montgomery, N.Y.) and sophomore first baseman Zach Mathieu (Derry, N.H.) of the Franklin Pierce University baseball team have both been named to the Northeast-10 Conference Weekly Honor Roll for the week ending on March 25, as announced Monday by the Conference office.
March 28, 2012
Baseball Plays to 1-1 Tie at Saint Anselm
MANCHESTER, N.H. (March 28, 2012) – Sophomore left-hander Vladimir Camacho (Jamaica Plain, Mass.) tossed 6.2 shutout innings with 10 strikeouts out of the bullpen on Wednesday afternoon, as the Franklin Pierce University baseball team played to a 1-1 tie with Saint Anselm in Northeast-10 Conference play at Sullivan Park. The game was halted due to darkness after nine innings of play.
March 25, 2012
Crawford Sparkles, Baseball Stumbles to Split at AIC
SPRINGFIELD, Mass. (March 25, 2012) – Graduate student left-hander Jack Crawford (Montgomery, N.Y.) tossed a three-hit shutout and struck out 10 on Saturday afternoon to lead the Franklin Pierce University baseball team to a 9-0 road win over American International in the first game of a Northeast-10 Conference doubleheader at AIC Park. In the second game, a bases-loaded single up the middle by freshman third baseman Lucas Vallas drove home the winning run in the bottom of the 13th to give AIC a 3-2 victory.
March 22, 2012
Flynn Tosses Three-Hitter as Baseball Upends Florida Tech, 6-1
MELBOURNE, Fla. (March 22, 2012) – Junior right-hander Joe Flynn (Plymouth, Mass.) threw a three-hitter and struck out 10 on Thursday afternoon to lead the Franklin Pierce University baseball team to a 6-1 road victory over Florida Tech in non-conference play at Andy Seminick-Les Hall Field. Junior right fielder Nick LaCroix (Grafton, Mass.) picked up four hits in five trips to lead a 16-hit outing for the Raven offense.
March 21, 2012
Joe Flynn Named to Northeast-10 Weekly Honor Roll; Baseball Ranked Fourth in East Region
RINDGE, N.H. (March 21, 2012) – Junior right-hander Joe Flynn (Plymouth, Mass.) of the Franklin Pierce University baseball team has been named to the Northeast-10 Conference Weekly Honor Roll for the week ending on March 18, as announced Tuesday by the conference office. Also this week, Franklin Pierce (10-7, 0-0 Northeast-10) is receiving votes in both the Collegiate Baseball Newspaper Poll and the NCBWA Poll.
March 21, 2012
Baseball Falls at No. 15 Lynn, 10-2
BOCA RATON, Fla. (March 21, 2012) – Senior catcher Anthony Boza went 3-for-4 with a double, scored twice and drove in three runs on Wednesday afternoon to lead No. 15 nationally ranked Lynn to a 10-2 victory over the Franklin Pierce University baseball team in neutral-site, non-conference play at McCusker Sports Complex. Junior right fielder Nick LaCroix (Grafton, Mass.) drove in both runs in defeat for Franklin Pierce.
March 20, 2012
On the Road with the Ravens: Baseball Visits Tampa
Ravens baseball visited No. 6/8 nationally ranked Tampa on Tuesday evening. We've got pictures and video from the evening.
March 20, 2012
Baseball Clipped at No. 6/8 Tampa, 7-6
TAMPA, Fla. (March 20, 2012) – Graduate student center fielder James Roche (Arlington, Mass.) clubbed two doubles and drove in a run in a 3-for-5 performance on Tuesday evening, but the Franklin Pierce University baseball team suffered a 7-6 loss to No. 6/8 nationally ranked Tampa at University of Tampa Baseball Field. Junior shortstop Dan Kemp (Sturbridge, Mass.) hit a two-run home run in the loss for the Ravens.
March 18, 2012
No. 20/22 Baseball Swept by Mercy
FORT PIERCE, Fla. (March 18, 2012) – Sophomore first baseman Zach Mathieu (Derry, N.H.) collected seven hits over two games on Sunday afternoon, but the No. 20/22 nationally ranked Franklin Pierce University baseball team was swept by Mercy in a non-conference, neutral-site doubleheader at Longwood Athletic Complex. The Ravens dropped the first game, 5-3, and suffered a 9-4 setback in the second game.
March 17, 2012
No. 20/22 Baseball Thumps Saint Michael’s, 9-1; Stopped by No. 24 Nova Southeastern, 12-1
FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla. (March 17, 2012) – Sophomore first baseman Zach Mathieu (Derry, N.H.) hit 2-for-3 with two home runs and drove in three runs on Saturday afternoon, as the No. 20/22 nationally ranked Franklin Pierce University baseball team posted a 9-1 victory over Saint Michael’s in non-conference, neutral-site play at NSU Baseball Complex, on the campus of Nova Southeastern University. Later in the day, Franklin Pierce suffered a 12-1 defeat at the hands of No. 24 NSU, as sophomore second baseman Carlos Asuaje went 4-for-5, scored two runs and drove in three to lead the attack.
March 16, 2012
Crawford Two-Hit Shutout Gives No. 20/22 Baseball Split With Molloy
FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla. (March 16, 2012) – Graduate student left-hander Jack Crawford (Montgomery, N.Y.) tossed a two-hit shutout (seven innings) and struck out four on Friday night to give the No. 20/22 nationally ranked Franklin Pierce University baseball team a 5-0 victory over Molloy in the second game of a non-conference, neutral-site doubleheader at NSU Baseball Complex on the campus of Nova Southeastern University. Earlier in the day, senior left-hander Chuck Fontana struck out nine while throwing a five-hitter as Molloy rallied for a 3-2 victory.
March 15, 2012
Offense Keeps Rolling, No. 20/22 Baseball Posts 11-3 Victory Over Nyack to Open Florida Trip
LANTANA, Fla. (March 15, 2012) – Junior shortstop Dan Kemp (Sturbridge, Mass.) and junior right fielder Nick LaCroix (Grafton, Mass.) each had three-hit days to pace a 20-hit attack and sophomore right-hander Ryan Leach (Farmingdale, Maine) struck out 10 on Thursday night to lead the No. 20/22 nationally ranked Franklin Pierce University baseball team to an 11-3 win over Nyack in non-conference, neutral-site play at Santaluces Sports Complex.
March 14, 2012
James Roche Named Northeast-10 Player of the Week; Baseball Ranked No. 20/22 in National Polls
RINDGE, N.H. (March 14, 2012) – Graduate student center fielder James Roche (Arlington, Mass.) has been named Northeast-10 Conference Player of the Week for the week ending on March 11, as announced Tuesday by the conference office. Also this week, Franklin Pierce (7-2, 0-0 Northeast-10) is ranked No. 20 nationally in the Collegiate Baseball Newspaper Poll and No. 22 in the NCBWA Poll.
March 11, 2012
No. 19/22 Baseball Puts Away Bloomsburg, 11-3
PHILADELPHIA, Mass. (March 11, 2012) – Sophomore left fielder Calvin Graves (Boston, Mass.) went 5-for-5, scored three times and drove in two runs on Sunday afternoon to lead the No. 19/22 nationally ranked Franklin Pierce University baseball team to an 11-3 victory over Bloomsburg in non-conference, neutral-site play at Philadelphia University’s Alumni Field.
March 10, 2012
Baseball Pounds Out Convincing 20-1 Win Over Philadelphia U.
PHILADELPHIA, Pa. (March 10, 2012) -- Franklin Pierce University center fielder James Roche (Arlington, Mass.) launched two home runs and scored four times on Saturday to lead the Ravens baseball team to a convincing 20-1 victory over Philadelphia University at Alumni Field in Philadelphia. The Ravens improved to 6-2, while the Rams fell to 3-8.
March 7, 2012
Ryan Leach, Zach Mathieu Named to Northeast-10 Weekly Honor Roll; Baseball Ranked No. 19/22 in National Polls
RINDGE, N.H. (March 7, 2012) – Sophomore right-hander Ryan Leach (Farmingdale, Maine) and sophomore first baseman Zach Mathieu (Derry, N.H.) have both been named to the Northeast-10 Conference Weekly Honor Roll for the week ending on March 4, as announced Tuesday by the conference office. Also this week, Franklin Pierce (5-2, 0-0 Northeast-10) is ranked No. 22 nationally in the Collegiate Baseball Newspaper Poll and No. 19 in the NCBWA Poll.
March 4, 2012
Leach Dominant, No. 17/17 Baseball Splits Doubleheader at Dowling
BROOKHAVEN, N.Y. (March 4, 2012) – Sophomore right-hander Ryan Leach (Farmingdale, Maine) tossed eight shutout innings and struck out six on the way to his second win of the year on Sunday afternoon to salvage a doubleheader split as the No. 17/17 nationally ranked Franklin Pierce University baseball team posted a 6-0 victory over Dowling in non-conference play at Golden Lions Field. In the first game of the twinbill, Dowling junior Adam Brown threw five scoreless innings of four-hit ball out of the bullpen to pick up the win in a 3-2, 10-inning affair.
March 2, 2012
Baseball Announces Changes to Weekend Schedule
RINDGE, N.H. (March 2, 2012) – The No. 17/17 nationally ranked Franklin Pierce University baseball team has announced changes to its upcoming weekend series at Dowling. Most notably, Saturday’s doubleheader has been postponed, due to impending wet weather on Long Island.
February 28, 2012
Ryan Leach, James Roche Land on Northeast-10 Weekly Honor Roll; Baseball Ranked No. 17/17 in National Polls
RINDGE, N.H. (February 29, 2012) – Sophomore right-hander Ryan Leach (Farmingdale, Maine) and graduate student center fielder James Roche (Arlington, Mass.) have both been named to the Northeast-10 Conference Weekly Honor Roll for the week ending on Feb. 26, as announced Tuesday by the conference office. Also this week, Franklin Pierce (4-1, 0-0 Northeast-10) is ranked No. 17 nationally in the Collegiate Baseball Newspaper Poll and No. 17 in the NCBWA Poll.
February 26, 2012
No. 16/16 Baseball Finishes Myrtle Beach Trip with Three-Hitter, 2-0 Win Over West Virginia Wesleyan
MYRTLE BEACH, S.C. (February 26, 2012) – Sophomore right-hander Ryan Leach (Farmingdale, Maine) fired seven innings of three-hit ball and struck out five on Sunday afternoon to lead the No. 16/16 nationally ranked Franklin Pierce University baseball team to a 2-0 win over West Virginia Wesleyan in non-conference play at The Ripken Experience. The contest wrapped up the team’s five-game, season-opening trip to Myrtle Beach.
February 25, 2012
Roche, Walsh Lead No. 16/16 Baseball to Doubleheader Sweep of Chestnut Hill
MYRTLE BEACH, S.C. (February 25, 2012) – Freshman catcher Matt Walsh (Plymouth, Mass.) hit 4-for-7 with a double, scored two runs and drove in two more, while graduate student center fielder James Roche (Arlington, Mass.) went 4-for-8 with a solo home run and a double on Saturday afternoon, as the No. 16/16 nationally ranked Franklin Pierce University baseball team swept a doubleheader from Chestnut Hill in non-conference play at The Ripken Experience.
February 24, 2012
Kemp Launches Three-Run Homer, No. 16/16 Baseball Splits Season-Opening Twinbill With Post
MYRTLE BEACH, S.C. (February 24, 2012) – Junior shortstop Dan Kemp (Sturbridge, Mass.) clubbed a three-run home run to cap a five-run seventh inning on Friday evening, as the No. 16/16 nationally ranked Franklin Pierce University baseball team scored nine unanswered runs on its way to a 10-3, season-opening win over Post in non-conference play at The Ripken Experience. In the second game of the doubleheader, a seven-inning affair, junior center fielder Joe Diz turned the tide with a three-run triple in the fourth inning as Post took the nightcap, 4-3.
February 6, 2012
Baseball Picked to Win Northeast Division, Tied for Top Point Total in Northeast-10 Preseason Coaches’ Poll
RINDGE, N.H. (February 6, 2012) – The No. 13/15 nationally ranked Franklin Pierce University baseball team has been picked to win the Northeast Division in the Northeast-10 Conference Preseason Coaches’ Poll, as announced Monday by the Conference office. In addition, the team tied for the top overall point total in the poll with Southern Connecticut State, which was picked to win the Southwest Division. The Ravens and Owls each received 13 of the 16 available first-place votes in each division and 118 points.
February 6, 2012
Thompson, Roche Named to Preseason Watch List for College Baseball Lineup’s Tino Martinez Division II Baseball Player of the Year Award
RINDGE, N.H. (February 6, 2012) – Junior right-hander Ryan Thompson (Calgary, Alberta) and graduate student outfielder James Roche (Arlington, Mass.) of the No. 13/15 nationally ranked Franklin Pierce University baseball team have both been named to the preseason watch list for the College Baseball Lineup Tino Martinez Division II Baseball Player of the Year Award, as announced Wednesday by College Baseball Lineup. The duo is among over 130 players nominated from Division II teams across the nation.
February 3, 2012
Baseball Ranked No. 3 Nationally in Baseball America Small College Preview; Thompson Named Second-Best Division II Prospect
RINDGE, N.H. (February 3, 2012) – The five-time regional champion Franklin Pierce University baseball team has been ranked No. 3 nationally in the Baseball America Small College Preview, as announced Tuesday by the magazine. In addition, Baseball America placed junior right-hander Ryan Thompson (Calgary, Alberta) as the second-best draft prospect in Division II.
January 31, 2012
Thompson Named to Preseason All-America First Team by NCBWA, Hennigan Honorable Mention; Baseball Ranked No. 15 Nationally
RINDGE, N.H. (January 31, 2012) – Junior right-hander Ryan Thompson (Calgary, Alberta) of the five-time regional champion Franklin Pierce University baseball team has been selected to the Preseason All-America First Team by the National Collegiate Baseball Writers Association, as announced Tuesday by the organization. In addition, senior second baseman Dan Hennigan (Downingtown, Pa.) was an All-America Honorable Mention. The Ravens were ranked No. 15 nationally in the NCBWA Preseason Poll.
January 31, 2012
Ryan Thompson Ranked Sixth Among Division II Prospects by Perfect Game USA
RINDGE, N.H. (January 31, 2012) – Junior right-hander Ryan Thompson (Calgary, Alberta) of the No. 13 nationally ranked Franklin Pierce University baseball team has been ranked as the sixth-best Division II prospect by Perfect Game USA, as announced on Monday. In addition, the web site chose a Preseason Top 10 teams, ranking Franklin Pierce seventh.
January 26, 2012
Baseball to Send 29 to Collegiate Summer Leagues
RINDGE, N.H. (January 26, 2012) – There may be snow on the ground and a chill in the air, but Opening Day is just 29 days away for the No. 13 nationally ranked Franklin Pierce University baseball team. While the focus from now through May 20 will be reclaiming the NCAA East Regional title and enabling a late-May attempt at the program’s first national championship, the final out of the spring season is not the end of the year for many college baseball players. It is during these grey shades of winter that summer teams lay the foundation of colorful summer evenings at the ballpark.
January 6, 2012
Thompson, Hennigan Named Preseason All-Americans by ABCA
RINDGE, N.H. (January 6, 2012) – Junior right-hander Ryan Thompson (Calgary, Alberta) and senior second baseman Dan Hennigan (Downingtown, Pa.) of the No. 13 nationally ranked Franklin Pierce University baseball team have been selected as East Region Preseason All-Americans by the American Baseball Coaches Association, as announced in the Jan. 6 issue of Collegiate Baseball Newspaper. In addition, senior closer Rob Nicholas (Southborough, Mass.) was picked as a “player to watch” in the East Region, and graduate student outfielder James Roche (Arlington, Mass.) was named a “newcomer to watch.”
December 23, 2011
Baseball Ranked 18th Nationally in College Baseball Lineup Preseason Top 30 Rankings
RINDGE, N.H. (December 22, 2011) – The five-time regional champion Franklin Pierce University baseball team is ranked 18th nationally in the College Baseball Lineup Preseason Top 30 Rankings, as announced at collegebaseballlineup.com on Thursday.
December 22, 2011
Baseball Ranked No. 13 Nationally in Collegiate Baseball Newspaper Preseason Poll
RINDGE, N.H. (December 22, 2011) – The five-time regional champion Franklin Pierce University baseball team is ranked No. 13 nationally in the Collegiate Baseball Newspaper Preseason Poll, as announced Tuesday by the publication.
October 13, 2011
Baseball Hosts Annual Scout Day on Wednesday
The five-time NCAA Regional champion Franklin Pierce University baseball team held its annual Scout Day on Wednesday afternoon. Representatives from more than 15 Major League Baseball franchises were on campus to get a look at the Ravens who will be draft-eligible in 2012 and 2013.
September 23, 2011
Ryan Thompson Returns to Rindge for Junior Season
RINDGE, N.H. (September 23, 2011) – Junior right-hander Ryan Thompson (Calgary, Alberta) of the Franklin Pierce University baseball team has chosen to forgo signing a professional contract and will return to the mound for the Ravens for the 2012 campaign.
August 1, 2011
Baseball To Host Alumni Game And Golf Outing
RINDGE, N.H. (August 1, 2011) -- The Franklin Pierce University baseball team will host its annual alumni game and golf tournament on Saturday, Oct. 1.
