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2024 BLUE SOX ROSTER

Pitchers

Aidan Aggarwal

Position: RHP

Throws/Bats: R/R

College: Colby College

School Year: Freshman

Height: 5-10

Weight: 170

Hometown: Barrington, R.I.

Aggarwal has had a stellar freshman campaign at Colby College, making 11 appearances for the Mules and posting a 2.57 ERA in 14 innings while holding opponents to a miniscule .116 batting average.

Aidan Murray

Position: RHP

Throws/Bats: R/R

College: Colby College

School Year: Freshman

Height: 5-10

Weight: 195

Hometown: Mendham, N.J.

Before arriving at Colby, Murray attended the Delbarton School, one of the most prestigious prep schools in all of New Jersey. Has a five-pitch repertoire and good stamina.

Andrew George

Position: RHP

Throws/Bats: R/R

College: Hillsdale College

School Year: Junior

Height: 5-10

Weight: 170

Hometown: Sylvania, Ohio

After successful seasons from Daly Skees and Brandon Scott last year, the Blue Sox add another solid pitcher from Hillsdale. Andrew George had a team-high three saves this spring while racking up 18 strikeouts over 13.2 innings.

Andrew Goldan

Position: RHP

Throws/Bats: R/R

College: Rutgers University

School Year: Sophomore

Height: 6-0

Weight: 175

Hometown: Watchung, N.J.

Nicknamed "Goldy", Andrew Goldan is back in The U after making one start on the mound for us last summer before suffering an injury. Calling the 2024 season his "revenge tour" after sitting out this spring to recover from his aforementioned injury.

Anthony Anzaldi

Position: LHP

Throws/Bats: L/L

College: NJIT

School Year: Freshman

Height: 5-11

Weight: 175

Hometown: Montclair, N.J.

A three-time All-Super Essex Conference pitcher, Anzaldi posted an ERA under 1 in both his junior and senior seasons at Montclair High School. In his freshman year at NJIT, he's seen plenty of action on the mound already, making four starts and nine appearances overall.

Charlie Collins

Position: LHP

Throws/Bats: L/L

College: Colby College

School Year: Freshman

Height: 6-4

Weight: 230

Hometown: Natick, Mass.

6'4" freshman southpaw from Natick, Mass. After struggling in his first two collegiate outings in March, Collins has settled in as he's allowed just one earned run over his last eight innings pitched in April and May.

Cole Moore

Position: RHP

Throws/Bats: R/R

College: Lafayette College

School Year: Redshirt Freshman

Height: 6-0

Weight: 175

Hometown: Burleson, Texas

Transferred to Lafayette this year from Southern Arkansas, where he redshirted the 2023 season. Also familiar with playing summer ball in Upstate New York as he pitched for the Syracuse Salt Cats in the NYCBL last summer.

Daury Rodriguez

Position: RHP

Throws/Bats: R/R

College: TBD

School Year: Freshman

Height: 5-10

Weight: 185

Hometown: Union City, N.J.

Rodriguez has played in multiple MLB showcases in the Dominican Republic. In his spare time, he enjoys playing video games and spending time with his family.

Gavin Enright

Position: RHP

Throws/Bats: R/R

College: Felician University

School Year: Freshman

Height: 6-5

Weight: 245

Hometown: Oakland, N.J.

Expected to be one of our top bullpen arms this summer, Enright had an exceptional freshman year, throwing 31.2 innings over 18 games while collecting a team-high three saves to the tune of a 2.56 ERA.

Giovanni Canales

Position: RHP

Throws/Bats: R/R

College: Coppin State

School Year: Senior

Height: 6-1

Weight: 200

Hometown: Cranston, R.I.

"Papito" is back in blue! Canales was the starting pitcher for our season opener back in 2021 and quickly became a fan favorite along with former Coppin State teammate Eddie Javier, Jr. Made six appearances (three as a starter, three out of the bullpen) for the team that captured the PGCBL Central Division title.

Kris Giangreco

Position: RHP

Throws/Bats: R/R

College: Mount St. Mary's

School Year: Sophomore

Height: 6-0

Weight: 210

Hometown: Delran, N.J.

Giangreco emerged as our closer last summer, picking up three saves to the tune of a 3.60 ERA and 18 strikeouts to just 6 walks in 15 innings pitched. Struck out at least two hitters in 7 of his 8 outings for the 2023 Blue Sox.

Luke Baker

Position: RHP

Throws/Bats: R/R

College: Spring Hill College

School Year: Junior

Height: 5-10

Weight: 175

Hometown: Schuylkill Haven, Pa.

After playing his first two years of college ball at Coppin State, Luke Baker has found a home at Spring Hill College this year, finishing his 2024 campaign with a 3.72 ERA over 9.2 innings.

Marcus Botelho

Position: RHP

Throws/Bats: R/R

College: Saint Rose

School Year: Junior

Height: 6-5

Weight: 210

Hometown: Portsmouth, R.I.

One of the tallest pitchers on our staff, this 6'5" righty racked up 14 strikeouts in just 11.2 innings at Saint Rose this spring. Botelho is also familiar with playing summer ball here in Central New York as he pitched for the Sherrill Silversmiths last year.

Nick Hios

Position: LHP

Throws/Bats: L/L

College: Monmouth University

School Year: Freshman

Height: 6-3

Weight: 190

Hometown: Fairfield, Conn.

A two-sport athlete in high school playing both football and baseball, Hios was a key contributor at Fairfield Warde High School and was named the Founders League Pitcher of the Year as a senior.

Nick Murphy

Position: RHP

Throws/Bats: R/R

College: Rockland Community College

School Year: Sophomore

Height: 6-1

Weight: 218

Hometown: West Nyack, N.Y.

Murphy was selected to the All-Region first team in Region XV this season as he logged a team-high 48.2 innings pitched across 10 appearances. Although he posted a 4.62 overall ERA, his home ERA was a miniscule 0.64 in 28 innings.

Riane Ritter

Position: RHP

Throws/Bats: R/R

College: University of St. Thomas

School Year: HS Senior

Height: 6-2

Weight: 190

Hometown: Rogers, Minn.

Looking to follow in the footsteps of Marcus Kruzan from last year's team as another high school senior heading to St. Thomas, Ritter helped lead Rogers High School to three conference championships in the last four years.

Ryan Carroll

Position: RHP

Throws/Bats: R/L

College: Felician University

School Year: Freshman

Height: 6-7

Weight: 225

Hometown: Douglaston, N.Y.

Ryan Carroll has the distinction of being the tallest player on your Utica Blue Sox this season at 6'7". Carroll is a freshman at Felician, where he is an accounting major. Prior to Felician, he pitched for Long Island Elite Baseball throughout high school.

Ryan King

Position: RHP

Throws/Bats: R/R

College: Grand Valley State

School Year: Freshman

Height: 6-4

Weight: 195

Hometown: Bloomfield Hills, Mich.

Possessing a 90+ mph fastball, King redshirted his freshman year this spring at Grand Valley State, who will be playing in the NCAA Division II tournament beginning on 5/16.

Tom Roefaro

Position: RHP

Throws/Bats: R/R

College: SUNY Oneonta

School Year: Senior

Height: 5-9

Weight: 180

Hometown: Utica, N.Y.

Another local returner for the Blue Sox this summer, Tom Roefaro tossed 27 innings for us last year, compiling an even 4.00 ERA and 31 strikeouts, trailing only Avery Cook for the team-high. Earned the win in the 2023 season opener at Mohawk Valley, throwing 4 innings in relief with six strikeouts.

Infielders

Benny Partridge

Position: 2B/3B

Throws/Bats: R/R

College: Limestone University

School Year: Junior

Height: 6-1

Weight: 185

Hometown: Bardonia, N.Y.

Given the nickname of "Benny Barrels" by his Blue Sox teammates, Partridge was an All-PGCBL first team selection last summer as our leadoff hitter, hitting .350 with a .903 OPS and 14 stolen bases in 31 games. Transferred to Limestone University this year, joining fellow Blue Sox Alex Canino and Peter Adams.

Gabe Cavazzoni

Position: MIF

Throws/Bats: R/R

College: Seton Hall University

School Year: Freshman

Height: 5-9

Weight: 175

Hometown: Wall, N.J.

A freshman middle infielder at Seton Hall, Cavazzoni was an all-star last summer in the ABCCL for his hometown Wall Clippers, where he posted a .346 batting average, had an OPS over 1.000, and stole 10 bases on 11 attempts in 17 games.

Johnny Brucato

Position: SS

Throws/Bats: R/R

College: Mount Saint Vincent

School Year: Sophomore

Height: 5-8

Weight: 150

Hometown: Cheshire, Conn.

Brucato was Rookie of the Year in the Skyline Conference last year and was also named first team all-conference after hitting .450 with 33 RBIs and a 1.140 OPS. Followed that up by hitting .390 this year, driving in 27 runs and compiling an OPS over 1.000 for the second straight season while adding 17 stolen bases.

Matthew Williams

Position: 1B/RHP

Throws/Bats: R/R

College: Millersville University

School Year: Sophomore

Height: 6-5

Weight: 235

Hometown: Lititz, Pa.

A force to be reckoned with in a stacked lineup for one of the best programs in all of Division II, Williams crushed nine homers and drove in 45 runs in 53 games as a freshman last year for a team that went 45-10 and reached the D2 College World Series. Even better numbers as a sophomore this season, hitting .352 in 47 games with eight homers, 43 RBIs, and a 1.013 OPS.

Max French

Position: 3B

Throws/Bats: R/R

College: Hillsdale College

School Year: Freshman

Height: 5-11

Weight: 190

Hometown: Grand Ledge, Mich.

Versatile infielder who guided Lansing Christian to the program's first ever MHSAA Division 4 district baseball title as a junior in 2021. Earned first team All-GLAC, first team All-District, first team All-Region, and first team All-State honors. Active volunteer throughout high school as he worked with homeless shelters and community lawncare and helped clean up run-down ballfields.

Nick O’Connor

Position: 2B

Throws/Bats: R/L

College: Millersville University

School Year: Senior

Height: 5-9

Weight: 193

Hometown: Wantagh, N.Y.

O'Connor played his first three seasons at St. Thomas Aquinas, where he was named an all-conference utility player last year after hitting .324 while making 50 starts. Has primarily played 2nd base in his first season with Millersville this year.

Omar Carreras

Position: 3B/C

Throws/Bats: R/R

College: Tusculum University

School Year: Freshman

Height: 5-11

Weight: 185

Hometown: North Brunswick, N.J.

Hit .279 in his freshman campaign at Tusculum University in Tennessee with a .440 OBP and 26 RBIs in 38 games. He'll be joined by his younger brother Yomar upon his graduation from high school in late June. Primarily plays 3rd base, but is also a catcher.

Trace Hartman

Position: 1B/RHP

Throws/Bats: R/R

College: University of Charleston

School Year: Freshman

Height: 6-4

Weight: 215

Hometown: Baltimore, Ohio

A standout for Charleston on the mound and at the plate, Hartman has hit .240 (6-of-25) with three of those hits being homers. In the nine games he's had plate appearances in, he's also had 10 RBIs with a 1.041 OPS. He's also known for his plate discipline, drawing seven walks. He's been even more impressive on the mound, pitching to the tune of 2.01 ERA in 49.1 innings of work. Was the winning pitcher in their Mountain East championship game annihilation of West Virginia State on Mother's Day.

Wyatt Hunt

Position: 3B/2B

Throws/Bats: R/L

College: Monmouth University

School Year: Freshman

Height: 5-11

Weight: 180

Hometown: Spring Lake, N.J.

Hunt has become a regular in the Monmouth lineup as a freshman, starting 18 of the Hawks' 24 conference games as of 5/12. Hitting .256 with 9 RBIs for the entire season.

Yomar Carreras

Position: SS

Throws/Bats: R/S

College: Rutgers University

School Year: HS Senior

Height: 6-0

Weight: 185

Hometown: North Brunswick, N.J.

One of the best high school prospects in the Garden State, Yomar Carreras will begin his college career at Rutgers next year and is ranked as one of the top 10 shortstops in all of New Jersey in the Class of 2024. In 17 games this season, he's hitting .438 with 15 RBIs and 12 extra base hits. Looking forward to sharing the right side of the infield this summer with his older brother Omar, who primarily plays 3rd base.

Outfielders

Damian Witty

Position: OF

Throws/Bats: L/L

College: University of Charleston

School Year: Freshman

Height: 6-0

Weight: 190

Hometown: Hurricane, W.Va.

Witty has become a breakout star for the Golden Eagles, hitting a staggering .405 in 29 games with a 1.080 OPS as a freshman. Helped lead his team to a third straight Mountain East Conference championship by going 7-of-13 at the dish with five RBIs in their four tournament victories.

Jayden Ohmer

Position: OF

Throws/Bats: R/R

College: John A. Logan College

School Year: Freshman

Height: 5-11

Weight: 185

Hometown: Indianapolis, Ind.

While he's put up impressive numbers at the plate this season with a .324 batting average and an OPS over 1.000 in 44 games, Ohmer has been most impressive on the basepaths. Entering postseason play, he's a perfect 31-for-31 on stolen base attempts.

Kevin Denty

Position: OF

Throws/Bats: R/L

College: Valparaiso University

School Year: Freshman

Height: 6-1

Weight: 195

Hometown: Tinley Park, Ill.

A freshman outfielder at Valparaiso, Denty is hitting .278 this season in 29 games with three homers, 13 RBIs, and an .879 OPS. Was an all-star last summer with the Northwest Indiana Oilmen of the Northern League.

Mike Benedetto

Position: OF

Throws/Bats: R/R

College: Saint Rose

School Year: Junior

Height: 6-2

Weight: 205

Hometown: Barneveld, N.Y.

A graduate of Holland Patent High School, Benedetto was an NYCBL all-star last year with the Sherrill Silversmiths, hitting .327 with an OPS approaching .900 in 34 games. Transferred to Saint Rose this year after playing his freshman and sophomore years at Onondaga Community College. Struggled to start 2024 and was sidelined for three weeks in March due to injury, but drove in 24 runs in 24 games the rest of the way upon his return to the lineup.

Norris McClure

Position: OF/3B/1B

Throws/Bats: R/L

College: Spring Hill College

School Year: Senior

Height: 6-3

Weight: 200

Hometown: Mandeville, La.

Perhaps the best all-around player for last year's Blue Sox, McClure was a PGCBL all-star and was named to the All-PGCBL second team after hitting .365 with 19 RBIs and 16 stolen bases as the everyday 3rd baseman. In the home opener, he became the first Blue Sox player to go 5-for-5 in a game since Ryan Cox did so back in 2015. Thrived in the postseason, going 5-for-6 in Utica's two postseason games. Got the walk-off hit against archrival Mohawk Valley in last year's East Division semifinal. Transitioned to the outfield at Spring Hill this year and is expected to do the same here in Utica this summer.

Todd Abraham

Position: OF/2B

Throws/Bats: R/R

College: Binghamton University

School Year: Freshman

Height: 5-11

Weight: 190

Hometown: Utica, N.Y.

"The Toddfather" is back for a second straight summer with the Blue Sox! Utica's own looks to build off of last year as he had a .409 on-base percentage and five steals in 21 games fresh off of being named the TVL Player of the Year for Proctor High School.

Catchers

Brendan Buecker

Position: C

Throws/Bats: R/R

College: Monmouth University

School Year: Freshman

Height: 5-10

Weight: 180

Hometown: Manasquan, N.J.

After struggling at the plate in the first two months of his college baseball career this year, Buecker has hit .400 since April 9 and is now hitting .261 in 21 games with six starts. Also a patient hitter with a .400 on-base percentage and has struck out just twice all season. Played in the ACBL last year for the Trenton Generals, where he hit .273 with 5 RBIs in 18 games.

Luke Shahin

Position: C

Throws/Bats: R/R

College: Holy Family University

School Year: Junior

Height: 5-10

Weight: 180

Hometown: Toronto, Canada

Coming to us from our neighbors to the north, Luke Shahin hit .364 with 3 RBIs in 8 games this season after transferring from Bucks County Community College. Spent last summer playing in the Eastern Ontario Baseball Association.

Sean Marlow

Position: C

Throws/Bats: R/R

College: University of St. Thomas

School Year: Freshman

Height: 5-8

Weight: 165

Hometown: Highlands Ranch, Colo.

Ranked as the No. 6 catcher in the state of Colorado in the class of 2023 according to Prep Baseball Report, as well as one of the top 500 high school prospects in the entire country. Marlow has driven in three runs in six games as a freshman at St. Thomas this season.