A Season of Recognition
The Atlantic Sun Conference revealed its 2026 postseason honors, spotlighting six North Florida Osprey baseball players who earned All‑ASUN selections. The announcements come as the program celebrates a standout year that culminated in a 31‑22 record and the 2026 Graphite Division championship.
Dakota Stone led the pitching staff with a 2.42 ERA and 95 strikeouts, earning a First Team All‑ASUN nod. Joining him on the first team, Mathew Farner topped the lineup in multiple offensive categories, while Boone Hosey posted a .313 average and secured a Second Team spot.
Gialdri Gomez, the team’s top batting average holder at .336, was named to the Third Team, and freshmen Devin Diggs and Sean Benjamin each received ASUN All‑Freshman honors. Diggs posted a 4.30 ERA with 32 strikeouts, while Benjamin paced the squad with a .319 average and led the team in doubles.
Coach Joe Mercadante was honored as ASUN Coach of the Year after guiding the Ospreys to a 31‑22 overall record and the conference’s top seed heading into the tournament. The team will open its ASUN Tournament campaign on May 21 against either North Alabama, Austin Peay or Jacksonville.
The recognition underscores the program’s depth and the impact of strong leadership, setting the stage for a promising postseason run.