Manhattan Baseball’s Competitive Schedule Gives the Jaspers Confidence Heading into MAAC Play

One thing that this team has embraced is change. Whether it’s a change in the coaching staff, injuries, or the starting lineup, the Jaspers adapted and overcame adversity. @JASPERBASEBALL/COURTESY By Maddie Mulkigian, Senior Writer  At first glance at Manhattan College’s baseball 6-13 record, one can question whether or not the Jaspers will make an impact in the MAAC in 2023. However, upon closer inspection, the … Continue reading Manhattan Baseball’s Competitive Schedule Gives the Jaspers Confidence Heading into MAAC Play

MC Conquers CSU in First Men’s Baseball Win of Season

Jack Lynch runs down the 3rd baseline as he scores against CSU Bakersfield. GOJASPERS/COURTESY By Brooke DellaRocco, Staff Writer With a slow start to the season, Manhattan College’s men’s baseball team slid into Sunday’s game against CSU Bakersfield with the hopes to win. After a hard fought game, the Jaspers were able to relish in their victory of 5-4: the first win of the season, with … Continue reading MC Conquers CSU in First Men’s Baseball Win of Season

Joe Jacques: From the Bronx to Boston

Manhattan College Alum Joe Jacques was drafted by the Boston Red Sox in the Rule 5 draft. GOJASPERS.COM/ COURTESY By: Isaiah Rosario, Asst. Sports Editor Joe Jacques ‘18, a walk-on Manhattan College baseball alum, has been drafted by the Boston Red Sox in the Rule 5 draft.  The Rule 5 draft allows baseball teams that do not have a 40-man roster to select specific players … Continue reading Joe Jacques: From the Bronx to Boston

David Miller Wakes Up Manhattan Baseball

By Caroline McCarthy, Managing Editor & Sports Editor Pinned to the wall of new head baseball coach David Miller’s office is a handwritten note reading “Ownership, Accountability and Responsibility” (O.A.R.) above “Blame, Excuses and Denial” (B.E.D.).  The first pointing up towards the word “victory” and the latter pointing downwards at the word “victim.”  “I always talk about getting out of bed in the morning, and … Continue reading David Miller Wakes Up Manhattan Baseball

Baseball Head Coach Mike Cole Accepts Assistant Position at Army

By, Angelica Niedermeyer, Assistant Sports Editor Manhattan College Head Coach Mike Cole has left the Jaspers to take on the position of associate head coach at the United States Military Academy in West Point, New York.  “We wish Mike Cole the best of luck in his future coaching position at Army West Point and thank him for his dedication to our baseball program over the … Continue reading Baseball Head Coach Mike Cole Accepts Assistant Position at Army

Manhattan College Baseball Carries the MAAC Stats Leaderboard

By Maddie Mulkigian, Contributer When the MAAC announced its mid-season baseball statistics leaders, there was not a category without a Jasper named. With Matt Padre leading the NCAA in walks, John Farley pitching 21 scoreless innings, Peter Durocher leading the MAAC in runs batted in, and David Bermudez all over the offensive leaderboard, the Jaspers collectively proved that they are more than competitors in the … Continue reading Manhattan College Baseball Carries the MAAC Stats Leaderboard

Transfer Pitcher Finds “Strikeout Success”on Manhattan’s Field

Will Hesslink is a transfer graduate student who will be pitching for the baseball team. GOJASPERS/COURTESY By Christine Nappi, Senior Writer Baseball has always been a constant in Will Hesslink’s life. Although the sport wasn’t too popular in his chilly Vermont hometown, Hesslink was always surrounded by it. His father, a big baseball fan, would take him to the field often to throw the ball … Continue reading Transfer Pitcher Finds “Strikeout Success”on Manhattan’s Field

Senior Spotlight: Chris Emerson & Jose de La Cruz Want to Make Final Season Count

by Katherine Heneghan, Web Editor The pandemic has offered a unique set of challenges for student-athletes. Manhattan College Baseball and Track and Field, among other sports, are returning to the playing field after nearly a year without competing. The class of 2021 student-athletes have missed out on a lot since the pandemic started, but this spring presents the opportunity to compete with their teammates one … Continue reading Senior Spotlight: Chris Emerson & Jose de La Cruz Want to Make Final Season Count

The Case for a Joseph Coppo Field Ahead of Manhattan Baseball’s 2021 Return to VCP

by Pete Janny, Sports and Managing Editor Baseball has always been more than just a game in New York City. Around these parts, it’s a tradition; a way of life for many. The beautiful simplicity and patriotic disposition of the sport makes it easy to be romantic about. And here, in New York, baseball’s brightest moments have poetically come during the darkest of hours. In many … Continue reading The Case for a Joseph Coppo Field Ahead of Manhattan Baseball’s 2021 Return to VCP