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College  | Story  | 1/27/2023

Conference Preview: MAAC

AJ Denny     
Photo: Max Grant (Canisius Athletics)
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For all of Perfect Game's conference previews as part of the 2023 college baseball preview content, the 2022 records and all-conference teams are available for free. The conference top prospects and individual team breakdowns can be viewed with a subscription.



2022 Records

Teams are listed in alphabetical order

*Members of the NEC in 2022

Team W L W L
Canisius 29 25 15 9
Fairfield 31 20 18 5
Iona 6 41 6 18
Manhattan 24 26 12 12
Marist 30 17 18 6
Mount Saint Marys* 14 34 7 20
Niagara 22 32 13 11
Quinnipiac 15 33 8 15
Rider 28 26 12 10
Siena 11 37 8 15
St. Peter’s 9 41 6 17

Preseason All-Conference Team

Pos. Name School Stats/Notes
C Matt Venuto Fairfield Offensive valued C, .327 BA w/ 9 HR in ‘22 easy power in the stroke
1B Dylan Vincent Canisius .312 BA w/ 59 hits in ‘22, clutch player and overall veteran presence
2B Max Grant Canisius Led Conference w/ .398 BA in ‘22, Six 4-hit games in season and 10th nationally with six triples – Named MAAC POTY
SS Jack Lynch Manhattan .354 BA in ‘22 including 11 2B’s, valuable on both sides of the ball w/ contact and power potential. Experienced name
3B Jake Field Iona Team high 53 hits in ‘22 with advanced contact tool, 18 multi-hit games w/ 6 3B’s
IF Michael Becchetti Fairfield Started all 50 games at 2B in ‘22 w/ .305 BA and 8 HR’s, 21 multi-hit games
OF Michael DeStefano Canisius All-MAAC 1st Team, .351 BA w/ 86 hits in ‘22 including 8 HR’s. Led team in SB (22) flashing plenty of athleticism and natural tools at his disposal
OF Peter Durocher Manhattan Another All-MAAC 1st Team member including PGCBL 1st Team this Summer, .350 BA w/ 6 HR’s, plus arm in OF
OF Anthony Donofrio Quinnipiac .343 BA w/ 61 hits and 7 HR in ‘22, highly athletic and aggressive on bases w/ power to all fields
DH Brendan O'Donnell Rider Led conference w/ 20 HR’s in ‘22, serious bat speed and power potential .630 SLG
UT Griffin Watson Fairfield .331 BA, 10 2B’s and 5 HR in ‘22, energy guy at the top of the order w/ value at multiple defensive positions
SP Matt Duffy Canisius Led conference w/ 104 IP in ‘22 - 1.08 WHIP, 3.81 ERA. Advanced feel for zone, member of Bourne Braves Championship team this past Summer
SP William Hesslink Manhattan Looking to build on 83.1 IP in ‘22 w/ 73 SO, workhorse who has plenty of S/M in arsenal
SP Frank Doelling Rider Reliable veteran presence on the bump – brings tons of experience and posted 63 SO in ‘22
SP Marcus Cashman Niagara 4.39 ERA over 69.2 IP in ‘22, 66 SO
RP Peyton Consigli Canisius MAAC ROTY + Relief POTY in ‘22 w/ 53 SO in 40.0 IP, 3.15 ERA – 1.20 WHIP, high confidence and pitch ability w/ wipeout offerings


Pitcher of the Year: Matt Duffy, RHP, Canisius
Player of the Year: Max Grant, IF, Canisius
Freshman of the Year: Ryan Bates, RHP, Siena

2023 MLB Draft Prospects:

1. Max Grant, IF, Canisius


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