A Fresh Start
The Green Wave finished the previous campaign at the bottom of the American Conference, a result that triggered an immediate response from the administration.
Coach Jay Uhlman, now in his second year, announced a comprehensive reset that includes a new-look staff and a refreshed roster, signaling a break from the recent struggles.
Pitching coach Anthony Izzio departed along with several standout players, creating openings that were quickly filled by Chris Wojick, a recent Yale alumnus who brings a fresh approach to the mound.
The program’s recruiting philosophy is shifting toward high school and junior college talent, a strategy designed to maximize development within the constraints of limited scholarship resources compared with rival schools.
Athletic director David Harris remains optimistic that upcoming negotiations will bring a modest increase in scholarship allocations, a change that could ease the roster‑building challenges.
Among the incoming talent, star prospect Dom Pellegrin elected to sign a professional contract rather than join the college ranks, while the team secured commitments from rising sophomores Ryan Darrah and Owen Morgan through the transfer portal.
Only two position players, infielder Nate Johnson and catcher Johnny Elliott, return with proven collegiate experience, leaving the rest of the lineup to be shaped by newcomers and transfers.