Mansfield Eyes the Diamond: The 2026 Baseball Season Preview
 
MANSFIELD, Pa. – Spring brings a familiar sound back to campus: the crack of the bat, the pop of the glove, and the renewed energy of Mansfield baseball. With a refreshed roster and a renewed sense of purpose, the Mountaineers enter the season ready to turn the page and build something new on the diamond.

This year's squad features a mix of new faces and returning players focused on effort, accountability, and competitiveness. Every practice, every inning, and every at bat represents an opportunity for growth as the Mountaineers lay the foundation for the future.

A New Look on the Diamond
Mansfield brings versatility across the field, with players capable of contributing in multiple roles. The lineup emphasizes disciplined at-bats and speed on the bases, while the pitching staff is built around attacking the strike zone and trusting the defense behind them.

"We should be much better on the mound this year we have quite a few guys with experience who have shown progression in the past couple of years along with a few transfers and a few freshmen that will pitch in impact roles.  We are healthier and deeper than we were going into the season last year." Coach Chalot stated. 

"Defensively we are light years ahead of where we have been in the past.  Offensively we will be very different this year.  It's tough to replace an All-American like Jake Houtz and his production will probably not be replicated by a single person but we have a really good group of freshmen and many of them will be thrown to the fire early."

Rather than leaning on a single star, the Mountaineers are embracing a team-first approach. Depth and balance will be key as Mansfield looks to compete through the length of the season.

The Road Ahead
The Mountaineers open the season with early non-conference contests designed to test lineup combinations and pitching depth before PSAC play begins. Once conference action starts, every series becomes an opportunity to measure progress and resilience.

The 14 home games will provide Mansfield fans with a front-row seat to the team's development as the Mountaineers work to make their home field a tough place to play throughout the spring.

Building Toward the Future
While wins and losses will matter, this season is about establishing standards and building momentum. The Mountaineers are committed to growing together, trusting the process, and setting the tone for the future of the program.

"Can not wait to start.  Our growth from the first practice in the fall until now has been substantial." Said Coach Chalot.

"Credit to Coach Limoncelli who joined this fall and has done an incredible job in the development department.  Also, credit to friends, family, and alumni of the program who have stepped up to help provide some things to move our program forward in some different areas."
 
As the spring sun shines on the diamond, Mansfield baseball steps into a new chapter—one defined by hard work, unity, and the promise of what's to come.
 

THE ROSTER
PITCHERS

 
3 – Alex Bucolo – Redshirt Sophomore
2025 - In two appearances, gave up one hit and struck out one in 2.2 innings.

4 – Carson Kensinger – Redshirt Freshman
2025 – Prior to Mansfield… competed at Frostburg State.

8 – Austin Beauchamp – Junior
2025 - Ten appearances on the year … recorded 37.0 innings pitched … put up 33 strikeouts … Key victory in his six innings, no earned run win over Shippensburg (4/18) … four appearances with no earned runs allowed.

10 – Evan Woznick – Senior
2025 - Had 14 appearances and pitched 20.0 innings … earned 18 strikeouts … picked up a save at Shepherd (3/29) … five appearances not allowing an earned run. 

11 – Brad Hood – Redshirt Sophomore
2025 - Did not compete.

14 – Quinn Shindler – Redshirt Freshman
2025 - Competed in one game on the year and recorded one strikeout against Dominican (NY) (3/7).

15 – Taylor Blevins – Sophomore
2025 - 12 appearances on the mound this season … four appearances of at least one inning with no earned runs allowed … 13 strikeouts through 13.2 innings of work. 

16 – Luke Liptak – Sophomore
2025 – Prior to Mansfield… Appeared in two games for Clarion.

19 – Hayden Zaffino – Senior
2025 – Prior to Mansfield… Appeared in four games for California (Pa.).

21 – Isaiah Dull – Junior
2025 – Prior to Mansfield… Appeared in 38 games for Penn State Berks.

22 – Garret Emerick – Junior
2025 - Appeared in 11 games … three consecutive victories on the season against Lincoln (Pa.) (3/11), Kutztown (3/22), and Shepherd (3/29) … recorded 28 strikeouts across 46.1 innings of work.

23 – Matt Rader – Freshman
2025 – Stand out at Allentown Central Catholic High School.

28 – Tyler Swineford – Junior
2025 - Ten appearances on the mound with nine starts … 32 strikeouts through 34.2 innings on the year … Victory over Shippensburg, allowing just one run (4/19).

31 – Ryan Sink – Freshman
2025 – Standout at Perkiomen High School.

41 – Matt Berkowitz – Freshman
2025 – Standout at Bellwood Antis High School.

43 – Guy Longenberger – Freshman
2025 – Standout at Southern Columbia High School.

 

CATCHERS

17 – Brinden Floyd – Redshirt Sophomore 
2025 – Prior to Mansfield… Appeared in 48 games for Rowan College of South Jersey – Cumberland.

27 – Nick Ledger – Freshman
2025 – Standout at Hazleton High School.
 

INFIELD

1 – Cooper Rother – Sophomore
2025 - Did not compete. 

2 – Kahale Burns – Sophomore
2025 - Started 36 of 41 games played … batted .220 with eight extra base hits, driving in 15 RBI's.

5 – Rocco Delguidice – Freshman
2025 – Standout at Pocono Mountain East High School.

9 – Jack Carozzoni – Junior
2025 – Prior to Mansfield… Competed at Finger Lakes Community College

13 - Michael Palmer – Sophomore
2025 – Prior to Mansfield… Competed at Niagara County Community College.

25 – Brandon Bell – Junior
2025 - Prior to Mansfield… Competed at Chatham University.

26 – Slade Mictigue – Freshman
2025 - Standout at Iroquois High School.

33 – Logan Wells – Junior
2025 - Started two of his nine games played … three hits, two runs, and a double.

44 – Billy Riggs – Freshman
2025 - Standout at Penn Manor High School.
 

OUTFIELD

6 – Tanner Hoffman – Freshman
2025 - Standout at Spring Grove High School.

7 – Ryan Sekulski – Junior
2025 - Started 39 of 39 games played … batted .315 with 15 extra base hits, three of those being home runs … slugging percentage of .459.

12 – Zack Garrity – Junior
2025 - Appeared in five games on the season … one run against Shippensburg (4/18).

18 – Anthony Celar – Redshirt Sophomore
2025 - Prior to Mansfield… Competed at Jefferson Community College.

20 – Evan Laredo – Freshman
2025 - Standout at Brewer High School.

34 – Peter Tadic – Senior
2025 - Prior to Mansfield… Competed at Chatham University.