Hamilton College announced that two of its baseball standouts have been recognized on the 2026 NESCAC All‑Conference Team, a testament to a season that combined offensive firepower with pitching reliability.
Herman’s Offensive Impact
Lucas Herman, a senior outfielder, earned a place on the first team after posting a .460 on‑base percentage across twelve West Division games and finishing the year with a .341 batting average. His contributions included three doubles, a home run and six runs batted in, underscoring his ability to get on base and drive in runs.
Kempinas’s Pitching Contributions
Sophomore right‑hander Mantas Kempinas was named to the second team after a relief role that yielded a 1‑0 record, a save and five strikeouts while maintaining a 1.15 WHIP over 6.1 innings. He allowed no runs in five appearances, providing a steady presence late in games.
The Continentals concluded the campaign with a 15‑18 overall record and tied for third in the NESCAC West Division, marking the fourth appearance of the program in the league quarterfinals over the past five years. Their postseason run, though brief, reflected the consistency that has become a hallmark of Hamilton baseball.
The coaching staff and teammates praised the honorees for setting a standard of performance that bodes well for the next season, as the program looks to build on its recent progress and contend again in the NESCAC.