A Historic Season for Richmond Baseball
Joey Giordano, a left‑handed pitcher for the University of Richmond’s baseball squad, has been selected to the 2026 National Collegiate Baseball Writers Association All‑America Third Team, a distinction that underscores his rapid ascent in the sport.
The accolade comes after Giordano posted an 11‑0 record across 13 starts, delivering 75.1 innings of work with a 3.35 earned‑run average and a 1.19 WHIP. His performance marks the first time a Richmond pitcher has earned Atlantic 10 Conference Pitcher of the Year honors since Tim Stauffer in 2003.
National Accolades and Regional Honors
Beyond the conference award, Giordano was named to the 2026 ABCA/Rawlings NCAA Division I All‑Atlantic Region Second Team, expanding his national visibility. He also reached the semifinals of the prestigious Dick Howser Trophy Award, given annually to the nation’s top collegiate baseball player.
His consistent excellence placed him fourth in the Atlantic 10 for ERA and WHIP, statistics that reflect both durability and control after recovering from UCL surgery earlier in his career. The narrative of his comeback has resonated with teammates, coaches, and fans alike.
The recognition extends to the broader collegiate baseball community, where the National Collegiate Baseball Writers Association highlighted his name among the nation’s top third‑team performers. Such honors not only celebrate individual achievement but also elevate the profile of Richmond’s program on a national stage.