2020 Alfred State Baseball News

AJ Gartland and Justin LoTemple named Interstate Collegiate Baseball League Players of the Week
Gartland and LoTemple Named ICBL Players of the Week

July 20, 2020

A pair of Alfred State baseball teammates, AJ Gartland and Justin LoTemple, earned Player of the Weeek honors following solid performances in the Interstate Collegiate Baseball League. 

Katherine Frascella and AJ Gartland nominated for AMCC FAR Award
Frascella and Gartland Nominated for AMCC FAR Award

June 01, 2020

Katherine Frascella (Franklinville) and AJ Gartland (Irondequoit) were recently recognized as the the Alfred State nominations for the Allegheny Mountain Collegiate Conference (AMCC) Faculty Athletic Representative (FAR) Award. The pair of Pioneers were part of 21 student-athletes nominated and were named to the AMCC All-Academic Team.

Alfred State baseball team wins the 2019-20 Pioneer Excellence Cup
Baseball Team Wins Pioneer Excellence Cup

May 14, 2020

For the second time, the Alfred State baseball team has won the Pioneer Excellence Cup. The Pioneer Excellence Cup was established in 2016 and honors the team that has combined success in athletic achievements, academic excellence, and in civic engagement.

Sarah Stevens and Jarrod Deaton named the recipients of the 2019-20 Pioneer Legacy Award
Stevens and Deaton Honored with Pioneer Legacy Award

May 13, 2020

Senior swimmer and diver Sarah Stevens (Wellsville) and senior baseball player Jarrod Deaton (Newburgh Free Academy) have been named the 2019-20 Alfred State Pioneer Legacy recipients. This award is given to the male and female athletes who have achieved success on and off the field throughout their career at Alfred State.  The nominees have demonstrated Sportsmanship and Leadership, been involved in Civic Engagement activities, along with earning athletic honors during their career.

The 2019-20 Alfred State Athlete of the Year Team
Athlete of the Year Team Announced

May 12, 2020

The Alfred State Athletic Department unveiled the 2019-20 Athlete of the Year Team. These student-athletes have made a large impact on their specific team and the athletic department while exhibiting good character this school year.

2019-20 Alfred State All Newcomer Team
Alfred State Announces All Newcomer Team

May 11, 2020

The Alfred State Athletic Department unveiled the 2019-20 All Newcomer Team. This group of student-athletes have made a large impact on their specific team and exhibited good character in their first year as a Pioneer.

Megan Delianne and AJ Gartland the winners of the Alfred State Academic Award
Delianne and Gartland Win Alfred State Academic Award

May 04, 2020

Western Equestrian student-athlete Megan Delianne (Lindenhurst/West Islip) and baseball pitcher AJ Gartland (Irondequoit) have been named the recipients of the 2020 Alfred State Academic Award. 

Seven Pioneer Student-Athletes Named to the AMCC All-Sportsmanship Team
Seven Pioneers Named to AMCC Sportsmanship Team

April 16, 2020

Seven Alfred State winter and spring athletes have been named to the All-AMCC Sportsmanship Team. All sport teams which compete for an AMCC championship select one member from their team who displays good sportsmanship throughout the season to be a member of the team. These individuals are selected by vote of their teammates. 

73 Pioneers Named to AMCC All-Academic Team
73 Pioneers Named to AMCC All-Academic Team

April 15, 2020

73 student-athletes have earned AMCC All-Academic team honors for their work in the classroom. 44 members of this group were named peak performers for having a cumulative GPA of over 3.5 including ten that have 4.0 GPA's.

Alfred State partners with BSN and Under Armour
Alfred State Athletics to Partner with BSN Sports and Under Armour

March 26, 2020

Alfred State has signed a five year agreement with BSN Sports and will continue to be an Under Armour affiliated athletic department. The contract includes both equipment and apparel.

Arianna Traugott and Matteo Avallone named Athletes of the Week
Traugott and Avallone Named Athletes of the Week

March 17, 2020

Arianna Traugott (Elmira) and Matteo Avallone (Mahopac/Bridgton Academy) have been named the Mach Architecture Athletes of the Week. Traugott and Avallone were key contributors to their teams during their recently completed spring break trips.

Matteo Avallone named the AMCC Player of the Week
Avallone Named AMCC Player of the Week

March 17, 2020

Alfred State sophomore Matteo Avallone (Mahopac/Bridgton Academy) has been named the AMCC Player of the Week after a stellar spring break for the baseball team. 

Alfred State baseball senior class
Pioneers Split Season Finale vs. Wooster

March 15, 2020

The Alfred State baseball team wrapped up their spring break trip and their 2020 season by splitting a doubleheader vs. Wooster at the Gene Cusic Classic in Ft. Myers, FL. The Pioneers took the opener 7-4 but fell 15-2 in the nightcap.

Mike Gibson at the plate
Pioneers Tripped up by FDU-Florham

March 14, 2020

FDU-Florham rallied for a victory in game one, 5-4, and then took game two 11-3 as Alfred State continued play on their spring break trip in Florida. 

Matteo Avallone celebrates with teammates after hitting a grand slam
Avallone's Grand Slam Lifts Pioneers to a Split

March 13, 2020

Matteo Avallone (Mahopac/Bridgton Academy) hit a monster grand slam in the 6th inning as Alfred State rallied to split a doubleheader with Skidmore at the Gene Cusic Classic in Ft. Myers, FL. The Pioneers won the nightcap 4-2 after falling 6-0 in the opener.