Player of the Week
Anthony Manisero, Molloy
Senior | Outfield | Staten Island, N.Y.
Manisero opened the 2024 campaign with three consecutive multi-RBI performances, driving in two runs against Felician on Friday and No. 6 Millersville on Saturday, and finished the weekend with a six-RBI performance against Assumption on Sunday. To cap the week, the senior hit .462 (6-of-13), drove in 10 runs, collected six hits, and scored three times while adding two stolen bases for the 3-0 Lions.
Pitcher of the Week
Robert Lucano, Molloy
Graduate Student | Pitcher | Garden City, N.Y.
Lucano led Molloy to a 6-3 win over No. 6 Millersville on Saturday. The Lions graduate student took the mound and limited the Maurarders offense, tossing five innings while allowing one run on three hits and striking out three while tossing 77 pitches to pick up the victory.
Rookie of the Week
Peyton Jemison, Mercy
Freshman | First Baseman | Monroe, N.Y.
Jemison hit a team-high-tying .467 (7-for-15) in the first week of his collegiate career. The freshman had five RBI, one home run, five runs and two stolen bases in four games. The first baseman opened his career going 3-for-4 with two RBI and a run scored in the Mavericks’ game one win over regionally-ranked Goldey-Beacom on Friday. Jemison then went 2-for-5 with an RBI and a run against Saint Rose on Saturday. The freshman ended the week going 2-for-3 with three runs, two RBI and his first collegiate home run against Saint Rose on Sunday.
ECC Weekly Honor Roll
Charlie Cucchiara, Molloy
Graduate Student | Pitcher | East Meadow, N.Y.
Cucchiara began his 2024 campaign in Molloy's season opener against Felician on Friday. The right hander threw five innings, allowing two runs on five hits, and whiffed seven batters to pick up the win.
JJ DeVito, Molloy
Junior | Outfield | Wantagh, N.Y.
DeVito kicked off 2024 atop the Lions lineup, as the catalyst. The lead off man collected two hits and an RBI against sixth-ranked Millersville on Saturday and three hits and four runs scored against Assumption on Sunday. To cap the week, DeVito hit .545 (6-for-11), scored eight runs, drove in two runs, and stole two bases while collecting a .667 on base percentage.
John Gillespie, Mercy
Graduate Student | Pitcher | Massapequa Park, N.Y.
Gillespie pitched five shutout innings to earn his first collegiate win against regionally-ranked Goldey-Beacom on Friday in Mercy's season opener. The graduate student allowed just three hits and struck out three to earn the win against the 2023 NCAA Tournament participants.
Justin Glennerster, Mercy
Graduate Student | Catcher | Staten Island, N.Y.
Glennerster hit a team-high-tying .467 (7-for-15) with a team-high six RBI to go with five runs, two doubles and a triple in four games. The graduate student opened the season going 5-for-6 with five RBI, four runs, and his 100th career hit in the Mavericks win over regionally-ranked Goldey-Beacom on Friday and went 2-for-5 with an RBI and a run scored against Saint Rose on Saturday.
Jon Simpson, D’Youville
Sophomore | First Baseman | Grand Island, N.Y.
Simpson went 4-for-8 with two HR, two doubles, nine RBI, and three runs scored in D'Youville's doubleheader sweep over Clarion. In Game 1, he went 2-for-4 with two HRs, including a grand slam, and six RBI. In Game 2, Simpson went 2-for-4 with two doubles and three RBI.
ECC Baseball Weekly Award Winners
PLAYER OF THE WEEK
Feb. 20 - Anthony Manisero, Molloy
PITCHER OF THE WEEK
Feb. 20 - Robert Lucano, Molloy
ROOKIE OF THE WEEK
Feb. 20 - Peyton Jemison, Mercy
NCAA Statistical Rankings
Through games February 19 (PDF)
Previously in the Polls
NCBWA TOP 25 POLL
Preseason: Molloy (RV)
Week 1: Molloy (RV)
Week 2: Molloy (15)
Next Rankings: Wednesday, Feb. 28
NCBWA EAST REGION POLL
Preseason: Molloy (3), Queens (7), St. Thomas Aquinas (RV)
Week 1: Molloy (3), Queens (7), St. Thomas Aquinas (RV)
Week 2: Molloy (1), Queens (7), D'Youville (T10)
Next Rankings: Monday, Feb. 26
NCAA EAST REGION POLL
ECC PRESEASON POLL