George Washington University Athletics
Baseball Announces First Class of Revolutionaries
8/4/2023 4:49:00 PM | Baseball
WASHINGTON – George Washington baseball head coach Gregg Ritchie has announced the addition of 20 newcomers to the program. The group makes history as the first incoming class of Revolutionaries and consists of 12 first-year players and eight transfers. The class includes nine pitchers, seven infielders, two outfielders and two utility players.
"Buff & Blue, it's with tremendous excitement that we announce our 2023 class that will bring many wins to Tucker Field," said Ritchie. "This is a class with size, strength, speed, physicality, and are exceptionally athletic both on the mound and in the field. These elite young men come to GW with an abundance of individual accolades and successes in recognition of the talent that each of these student-athletes possesses – on the field, in the classroom, and in the community.
"Our coaching staff did a first-rate job in finding our first Revolutionaries squad. This is one of the strongest classes to be putting on the Buff & Blue! They will bring a high level of attitude and effort --- with determination, commitment, and respect to our team and the GW campus. These young men will Raise High as they play with excitement and passion with a relentless winning mentality. We are extremely proud to announce their arrival to Foggy Bottom and Tucker Field. Welcome to the 2023 class!"
Tyler Blankenship
Roseville, Calif. \ Woodcreek High School \ Yuba
6'0" \ 195 \ RHP \ R/R
Prior to GW (Yuba)
Appeared in 14 games, making nine starts… Recorded a career-high seven strikeouts in a 12-1 win against Contra Costa on April 25, 2023… Notched first career win against Contra Costa on April 28, 2022, tossing 3.1 scoreless innings in relief and striking out five batters.
Tyler on his decision to join the Buff and Blue:
I believe in Coach (Tyler) Kavanaugh and the values of the program. Development is a strength of the program and there's a clear established trust amongst the coaches and players in each other's ability to contribute to the team. I have always had the goal of playing at the professional level, and it was clear that GW is the right program for me. I will have the opportunity to challenge myself, living in the most powerful city in the world, 3,000 miles away from home. GW offers a top-tier education that will set me up for life after my baseball career is over.
Graham Jefferies
Chelmsford, Mass. \ Chelmsford High School \ Salve Regina
6'6" \ 200 \ RHP \ R/R
Prior to GW (Salve Regina)
Appeared in 37 games, making 14 starts… Notched nine career wins with eight coming in 2023… Finished 2023 with an 8-2 record and a 3.90 ERA… Tallied 144 career strikeouts, punching out 77 batters in 2023… Allowed just .8 hits per inning and struck out 10.2 batters per nine innings in 2023… Selected as a captain for Salve Regina in 2023… Helped lead the Seahawks to the NCAA Division III Regionals in 2021, 2022 and 2023… Named the CCC Pitcher of the Week twice in 2023… Earned New England 2 All-Region Third Team honors in 2023… Earned a CCC All-Conference Second Team selection in 2023.
Graham on his decision to join the Buff and Blue:
I chose GW for the world-class education mixed with the opportunity to play baseball at the highest division of college athletics. The coaching staff from top to bottom made my family and I feel at home and welcome. GW has everything I need to succeed and help me achieve the goals that I have for my future. Everything about the program and school is heading in the right direction and I am thrilled to bring my experience and abilities to the GW community.
Jarrett Korson
Murrieta, Calif. \ Santiago High School \ Claremont McKenna
6'1" \ 185 \ RHP \ R/R
Prior to GW (Claremont McKenna)
Appeared in 31 games for Claremont McKenna, making 27 starts… Earned Second Team All-SCIAC honors in 2023… Named SCIAC Pitcher of the Week twice in 2023… Recorded a career-high eight wins during the 2022 season… Tallied 154 career strikeouts over three seasons… Notched a career-high 72 strikeouts in 2022… Recorded a team-best 68 strikeouts in 2023… Three-time SCIAC All-Academic Team honoree.
Jarrett on his decision to join the Buff and Blue:
I decided to join GW so I can continue to grow as a student and professional while also challenging myself to be part of a talented group and help lead the journey that culminates in a College World Series championship.
Greg Marmo
Bluffton, S.C. \ IMG Academy \ Gonzaga
6'0" \ 215 \ INF \ R/R
Prior to GW (Gonzaga):
Redshirted during the 2023 season.
High School/Prep:
Ranked as the 103rd prospect in Florida by Perfect Game… Selected as a top 500 player overall in Florida and a top 1,000 player nationally by PG in 2022… 2022 PG Preseason All-American and All-Region… Member of the PG Preseason Underclassmen All-American team in 2020 and 2021… Named to the Showcase Top Prospect List at the 2019 West Coast Prospect Showcase… Named Offensive Player of the Year at Dos Pueblos High School before transferring to IMG Academy… Led IMG Academy to a team title in the 2022 PG High School Showdown as a member of their All-Star and National Teams.
Greg on his decision to join the Buff and Blue:
I chose GW because of the great education, the location of the school and how personable the coaching staff is. I could truly tell the staff has each player's best interests in mind and truly wants to see us succeed.
Charlie Rogan
Greenwood Village, Colo. \ Regis Jesuit High School \ Wichita State
6'6" \ 225 \ 1B-OF \ L/R
Prior to GW (Wichita State):
Redshirted during the 2023 season.
High School/Prep:
Ranked as the 24th overall high school prospect in Colorado by Perfect Game… Ranked in the top 500 high school prospects nationally by Perfect Game… Ranked as the second-best first baseman prospect in Colorado by Perfect Game… Played tight end and defensive end for the Regis Jesuit football team.
Charlie on his decision to join the Buff and Blue:
I chose GW to fulfill my goal of reaching my potential both on and off the field. The standards set in the classroom and on the field are exactly what I am looking for!
Ellis Schwartz
Cherry Hill, N.J. \ Cherry Hill East High School \ Stony Brook \ Emory
5'10" \ 190 \ OF \ L/L
Prior to GW (Stony Brook \ Emory)
Appeared in 83 games for Emory making 77 starts… Lone Eagle to start all 39 games in 2023… Named 2023 ABCA All-Region First Team… Named All-UAA First Team in 2023… Named 2023 D3Baseball.com All-Region Second Team… Named to the D3Baseball.com National Team of the Week on March 1, 2023 and April 12, 2023… Led the Eagles in runs scored (48), hits (58), triples (5) and RBI (52) during the 2023 season… Finished 2023 with a 1.142 OPS and 12 stolen bases… Became the first Eagle in program history to hit three home runs in a game on February 26, 2023, against Oglethorpe… Transferred to Emory from Stony Brook, where he appeared in eight games, earning six starts.
Ellis on his decision to join the Buff and Blue:
I chose GW for the opportunity to compete at a high level while receiving a tremendous graduate education in one of the most powerful cities in the world.
Brandon Siegenthaler
Montvale, N.J. \ Pascack Hills High School \ Villanova
6'0" \ 200 \ RHP \ R/R
Prior to GW (Villanova)
Appeared in 24 games, making 12 starts… Tallied a career-high 31 strikeouts in 2022… Recorded first career win on March 1, 2020, against Saint Louis after tossing six innings and giving up one earned run… Tallied a career-high nine strikeouts on April 3, 2022, in a 5-3 win over Georgetown… Named to the Athletic Director's Honor Roll in 2019 and 2020… Earned Big East All-Academic accolades for the 2019-20 school year.
Brandon on his decision to join the Buff and Blue:
The coaching staff is awesome and a huge reason why I chose GW as my home for my final year of college ball. The field, facilities and campus are all beautiful as well and are another reason why I wanted to come join the family.
McGwire Tuffy
Robbinsville, N.J. \ The Hun School \ Quinnipiac
5'8" \ 170 \ INF \ L/R
Prior to GW (Quinnipiac)
Appeared in 103 games, making 96 starts… Started all 56 games in 2023… Tallied career-highs in runs (47), RBI (29), walks (33), on-base percentage (.418), batting average (.279), slugging percentage (.358), hits (53), stolen bases (11) and doubles (8) during the 2023 season… Two-time MAAC All-Academic Team honoree in 2021 and 2022.
McGwire on his decision to join the Buff and Blue:
I chose GW because of the highly competitive mix of academics and athletics.
Ayden Alexander
Hamburg, N.J. \ Pope John XXIII Regional High School
6'1" \ 190 \ LHP \ L/L
PG Rankings: Top 500 player nationally \ #158 LHP nationally \ #42 player in New Jersey \ #5 LHP in New Jersey
High School/Prep:
2023 PG Preseason All-American… Member of the PG Preseason Underclassmen All-American team in 2020, 2021 and 2022… Earned 24 All-Tournament Team selections at various PG events over his high school career… Tallied over 100 strikeouts in his high school career at Pope John XXIII Regional… Earned a Second Team All-Conference nod in 2023… Helped lead the Bronx Bombers 16U to a championship at the 2020 PG Super 25 16U Staten Island Super Qualifier… Led Elite Squad NY to a team title at the 2019 PG 16U Mid-Atlantic Fall Invitational… Finished senior season with a 2.44 ERA and 45 strikeouts in 37.1 innings pitched for Pope John XXIII Regional.
Ayden on his decision to join the Buff and Blue:
I chose GW because I'll be receiving a great education and joining a new family as well.
Matt Bruno
Rumson, N.J. \ Rumson-Fair Haven High School
6'2" \ 190 \ RHP \ R/R
PG Rankings: #253 player in New Jersey \ #101 RHP in New Jersey
High School/Prep:
2023 PG Preseason All-American… Helped lead Rumson Fair Haven High School to a Group Two Central State Championship in 2022… Named a Shore Conference All-Star in 2023… Tallied All-Tournament Team honors during the 2022 PG WWBA Northeast Qualifier… Earned a Monmouth County Championship with Rumson Fair Haven High School in 2021… Finished his senior season with a 2.25 ERA and 26 strikeouts in 18.2 innings pitched for Rumson-Fair Haven.
Matt on his decision to join the Buff and Blue:
I chose GW because it presents a great opportunity academically and it allows me to become a better player under a great coaching staff.
Jude Clough
Fairfield, N.J. \ DePaul Catholic High School
5'7" \ 170 \ C \ R/R
PG Rankings: Top 1,000 player nationally \ #388 C nationally \ #143 player in New Jersey \ #15 C in New Jersey
High School/Prep:
2023 PG Preseason All-American… Member of the PG Preseason Underclassmen All-American team in 2021 and 2022… Earned four All-Tournament Team selections at various PG events over his high school career… Led Complete Performance Baseball Academy White to a team title at the 2022 17U PG Mid-Atlantic Select Championship… Earned First Team All-Big North United honors in 2023… Named to the Showcase Top Prospect Team at the 2020 Coastal Prospect Showcase and the 2020 Fall Atlantic Coast Showcase… Finished his senior season with a .481 batting average and tallied a .654 slugging percentage for DePaul Catholic.
Jude on his decision to join the Buff and Blue:
The combination of academics and athletics was an immediate draw. I knew once I stepped on campus GW was where I wanted to spend my next four years!
Andrew Cutler
Fairfield, Conn. \ Fairfield Prep
6'3" \ 185 \ RHP \ R/R
PG Rankings: Top 1,000 player nationally \ #47 player in Connecticut \ #23 RHP in Connecticut
High School/Prep:
2023 PG Preseason All-American… Earned four All-Tournament Team selections at various PG events over his high school career… Competed in the Little League World Series in 2017… Led Fairfield Prep to conference championships in 2021 and 2022… Earned First Team All-SCC honors in 2023… Elected to the CHSCA All-Star Game in 2023… Finished his senior season with a .440 on-base percentage and 16 RBI for Fairfield Prep.
Andrew on his decision to join the Buff and Blue:
I chose GW because there is nothing but great things about the program!
Robbie Lavey
Oakton, Va. \ Oakton High School
6'0" \ 200 \ C-1B \ L/L
PG Rankings: Top 1,000 player nationally \ #389 C nationally \ #89 player in Virginia \ #8 C in Virginia
High School/Prep:
2023 PG Preseason All-American … Earned First Team All-Region honors in 2022… Tallied a Second Team All-Region nod in 2023… Two-time First Team All-Conference in 2022 and 2023… 2023 MVP of the All-Oakton team after hitting .304 in 24 games including a 1.000 OPS, 20 RBI, seven doubles and three home runs… MVP of the 2023 Post 18 after tallying a .571 batting average with 37 RBI, 11 doubles, five triples, four home runs and a 1.495 OPS in 25 games.
Robbie on his decision to join the Buff and Blue:
I chose GW because it's close to home, my mom works for school, and I connected well with the coaching staff.
Gavin Miller
Baldwinsville, N.Y. \ Baldwinsville High School
6'1" \ 170 \ LHP \ L/L
PG Rankings: Top 500 player nationally \ #202 LHP nationally \ #27 player in New York \ #6 LHP in New York
High School/Prep:
2023 PG Preseason All-American… Member of the PG Preseason Underclassmen All-American team in 2022… Earned All-Tournament Team honors at the 2022 WWBA 17U National Championship… Led the Midland Redskins to a team title at the 2022 WWBA Ohio Valley Qualifier and the 2023 17U/18U PG Ohio Valley Baseball Classic… Selected to the 2021 PBR NY Futures Team... Earned All-League honors in 2022 and 2023… Led Baldwinsville High School to a sectional championship in 2021… Finished his senior season with 29 strikeouts on 24.2 innings pitched.
Gavin on his decision to join the Buff and Blue:
I chose GW because I believe the coaching staff are second to none. The school also has a prestigious academic reputation while also being in the most powerful city in the country.
Nick Mullen
Exton, Pa. \ Downingtown East High School
5'11" \ 185 \ INF \ R/R
PG Rankings: Top 1,000 player nationally \ #702 SS nationally \ #126 player in Pennsylvania \ #24 SS in Pennsylvania
High School/Prep:
2023 PG Preseason All-American… PG Preseason Underclassmen All-American in 2022… Earned All-Tournament Team honors at the 2022 18U PG East Coast Fall World Series, the 2019 WWBA Sophomore World Championships and the 2019 PG 15U Mid-Atlantic Fall Championship… Named Second Team All-Area with Downingtown East in 2023… Received the Player Choice Award at Downingtown East in 2023 after leading the club in home runs… Finished his senior year hitting .290 with 16 RBI, 11 doubles, a .861 OPS, eight walks, and two home runs in 21 games.
Nick on his decision to join the Buff and Blue:
I love the feel of the campus, the amazing facilities, and the coaching staff is great.
Drew Oppenheim
Short Hills, N.J. \ Millburn High School
6'0" \ 180 \ LHP \ L/L
PG Rankings: Top 1,000 player nationally \ #355 LHP nationally \ #144 player in New Jersey \ #10 LHP in New Jersey
High School/Prep:
2023 PG Preseason All-American… Earned All-Tournament Team honors with the New Jersey Cardinals at the 2021 18U PG Mid-Atlantic World Series and the PG 18U Northeast Select Championship… Named First Team All-County in 2023… Earned Group Three Second Team honors in 2023… Finished senior season with a 2.29 ERA and 17 strikeouts in 18.1 innings pitched for Millburn.
Drew on his decision to join the Buff and Blue:
GW is a welcoming place with great people and facilities. The university has everything I need to be successful in the classroom, on the field and beyond.
Alex Stanyek
Holmdel, N.J. \ Red Bank Catholic
5'11" \ 190 \ RHP-OF \ R/R
PG Rankings: Top 500 player nationally \ #10 player in New Jersey
High School/Prep:
2023 PG Preseason All-American… Member of the PG Preseason Underclassmen All-American team in 2020, 2021 and 2022… Earned 17 All-Tournament Team selections at various PG events over his high school career as both an elite pitcher and hitter… Named to four Showcase Top Prospect Lists over his high school tenure… Earned four Showcase Top Prospect Team selections in high school… Led US Elite 14U National to a team title at the 2019 PG Super25 14U Mid-Atlantic Super Qualifier… Two-time First Team All-Conference honoree at Red Bank Catholic… 2023 Shore Sports Pitcher of the Year… Tallied a 3-0 record on the mound and tossed 30 total innings in 2023… Finished the 2023 season with a 0.47 ERA while tallying 46 strikeouts and only allowing 12 hits… Tallied a .380 batting average for his career with 28 doubles and 12 home runs.
Alex on his decision to join the Buff and Blue:
I believe GW is the place where I can develop the most as a player and as a man. I've put everything I have into becoming the best player I can be, and I think the coaches at GW truly believe in me and my ability.
Cristino Tufano
Babylon, N.Y. \ Babylon High School
5'10" \ 185 \ INF \ R/R
PG Rankings: Top 1,000 player nationally \ #486 SS nationally \ #78 player in New York \ #15 SS in New York
High School/Prep:
2023 PG Preseason All-American… Member of the PG Preseason Underclassmen All-American team in 2020, 2021 and 2022… Two-time Under Armor Preseason All-American… Member of the All-Tournament team at the 2022 17U PG Super 25 Northeast Super Qualifier, the 2020 PG 16U Mid-Atlantic Fall World Series and the 2020 PG Super 15U East Coast Super Qualifier… Helped lead the Long Island Body Armor Titans to championships at the 2020 PG 14U and 15U New England Select Championships… Two-time all-league and all-county with Babylon High School… Tallies infield velocity of over 90 miles per hour… Finished his senior season with 19 RBI, 18 runs scored, 19 stolen bases and finished the year with a 90.5% stolen base rate… Only recorded three errors in the field and three strikeouts in 25 games during his senior season.
Cristino on his decision to join the Buff and Blue:
I believe GW is building a great program and I want to be part of the success.
Conlon Walker
Smyrna, Ga. \ Whitefield Academy
6'1" \ 210 \ OF \ L/L
PG Rankings: Top 500 player nationally \ #376 OF nationally \ #166 player in Georgia \ #35 OF in Georgia
High School/Prep:
2023 PG Preseason All-American… PG Preseason Underclassmen All-American in 2022… Tallied 17 All-Tournament Team selections at PG events over his high school career… Helped lead the 643 DP 17U Cougars to a team championship at the 2023 18U PG Southeast Memorial Day Classic and the 2023 17U PG Southeast Elite Championship… Broke the Whitefield Academy program record for most career home runs with 11… Belted eight home runs in his senior year to break the single-season record at Whitefield Academy… Finished his senior season batting .398 with 37 RBI and 22 stolen bases.
Conlon on his decision to join the Buff and Blue:
I chose GW because of the great education the school offers and the amount of time the coaches poured into me. The brotherhood aspect of the team also stood out to me, and I'm excited for the future.
Josh Wenz
Naperville, Ill. \ Neuqua Valley High School
6'2" \ 200 \ INF \ L/R
PG Rankings: Top 500 player nationally \ #177 SS nationally \ #29 player in Illinois \ #3 SS in Illinois
High School/Prep:
2023 PG Preseason All-American… Member of the PG Preseason Underclassmen All-American team in 2021 and 2022… Earned 10 All-Tournament Team selections at various PG events over his high school career… Led Wow Factor 2023 Scout Team to a championship at the 2020 PG 16U Deep South Haunted Diamond Championship… Won a team title with Top Gun 16U Brooks at the 2021 PG 16U WWBA East Championship… Two-time Regional and Conference Champion… Three-time All-Conference, All-Area, and All-Academic selection… Conference Player of the Year runner-up in 2023… Elected team captain for Neuqua Valley in 2023… All-Conference linebacker on the varsity football team… Finished his high school career with a .376 batting average, 44 RBI, and five home runs.
Josh on his decision to join the Buff and Blue:
I chose GW because of its excellent academic reputation, and to play baseball for a coaching staff and program that's focused on winning games and developing its players to their full potential.
"Buff & Blue, it's with tremendous excitement that we announce our 2023 class that will bring many wins to Tucker Field," said Ritchie. "This is a class with size, strength, speed, physicality, and are exceptionally athletic both on the mound and in the field. These elite young men come to GW with an abundance of individual accolades and successes in recognition of the talent that each of these student-athletes possesses – on the field, in the classroom, and in the community.
"Our coaching staff did a first-rate job in finding our first Revolutionaries squad. This is one of the strongest classes to be putting on the Buff & Blue! They will bring a high level of attitude and effort --- with determination, commitment, and respect to our team and the GW campus. These young men will Raise High as they play with excitement and passion with a relentless winning mentality. We are extremely proud to announce their arrival to Foggy Bottom and Tucker Field. Welcome to the 2023 class!"
Tyler Blankenship
Roseville, Calif. \ Woodcreek High School \ Yuba
6'0" \ 195 \ RHP \ R/R
Prior to GW (Yuba)
Appeared in 14 games, making nine starts… Recorded a career-high seven strikeouts in a 12-1 win against Contra Costa on April 25, 2023… Notched first career win against Contra Costa on April 28, 2022, tossing 3.1 scoreless innings in relief and striking out five batters.
Tyler on his decision to join the Buff and Blue:
I believe in Coach (Tyler) Kavanaugh and the values of the program. Development is a strength of the program and there's a clear established trust amongst the coaches and players in each other's ability to contribute to the team. I have always had the goal of playing at the professional level, and it was clear that GW is the right program for me. I will have the opportunity to challenge myself, living in the most powerful city in the world, 3,000 miles away from home. GW offers a top-tier education that will set me up for life after my baseball career is over.
Graham Jefferies
Chelmsford, Mass. \ Chelmsford High School \ Salve Regina
6'6" \ 200 \ RHP \ R/R
Prior to GW (Salve Regina)
Appeared in 37 games, making 14 starts… Notched nine career wins with eight coming in 2023… Finished 2023 with an 8-2 record and a 3.90 ERA… Tallied 144 career strikeouts, punching out 77 batters in 2023… Allowed just .8 hits per inning and struck out 10.2 batters per nine innings in 2023… Selected as a captain for Salve Regina in 2023… Helped lead the Seahawks to the NCAA Division III Regionals in 2021, 2022 and 2023… Named the CCC Pitcher of the Week twice in 2023… Earned New England 2 All-Region Third Team honors in 2023… Earned a CCC All-Conference Second Team selection in 2023.
Graham on his decision to join the Buff and Blue:
I chose GW for the world-class education mixed with the opportunity to play baseball at the highest division of college athletics. The coaching staff from top to bottom made my family and I feel at home and welcome. GW has everything I need to succeed and help me achieve the goals that I have for my future. Everything about the program and school is heading in the right direction and I am thrilled to bring my experience and abilities to the GW community.
Jarrett Korson
Murrieta, Calif. \ Santiago High School \ Claremont McKenna
6'1" \ 185 \ RHP \ R/R
Prior to GW (Claremont McKenna)
Appeared in 31 games for Claremont McKenna, making 27 starts… Earned Second Team All-SCIAC honors in 2023… Named SCIAC Pitcher of the Week twice in 2023… Recorded a career-high eight wins during the 2022 season… Tallied 154 career strikeouts over three seasons… Notched a career-high 72 strikeouts in 2022… Recorded a team-best 68 strikeouts in 2023… Three-time SCIAC All-Academic Team honoree.
Jarrett on his decision to join the Buff and Blue:
I decided to join GW so I can continue to grow as a student and professional while also challenging myself to be part of a talented group and help lead the journey that culminates in a College World Series championship.
Greg Marmo
Bluffton, S.C. \ IMG Academy \ Gonzaga
6'0" \ 215 \ INF \ R/R
Prior to GW (Gonzaga):
Redshirted during the 2023 season.
High School/Prep:
Ranked as the 103rd prospect in Florida by Perfect Game… Selected as a top 500 player overall in Florida and a top 1,000 player nationally by PG in 2022… 2022 PG Preseason All-American and All-Region… Member of the PG Preseason Underclassmen All-American team in 2020 and 2021… Named to the Showcase Top Prospect List at the 2019 West Coast Prospect Showcase… Named Offensive Player of the Year at Dos Pueblos High School before transferring to IMG Academy… Led IMG Academy to a team title in the 2022 PG High School Showdown as a member of their All-Star and National Teams.
Greg on his decision to join the Buff and Blue:
I chose GW because of the great education, the location of the school and how personable the coaching staff is. I could truly tell the staff has each player's best interests in mind and truly wants to see us succeed.
Charlie Rogan
Greenwood Village, Colo. \ Regis Jesuit High School \ Wichita State
6'6" \ 225 \ 1B-OF \ L/R
Prior to GW (Wichita State):
Redshirted during the 2023 season.
High School/Prep:
Ranked as the 24th overall high school prospect in Colorado by Perfect Game… Ranked in the top 500 high school prospects nationally by Perfect Game… Ranked as the second-best first baseman prospect in Colorado by Perfect Game… Played tight end and defensive end for the Regis Jesuit football team.
Charlie on his decision to join the Buff and Blue:
I chose GW to fulfill my goal of reaching my potential both on and off the field. The standards set in the classroom and on the field are exactly what I am looking for!
Ellis Schwartz
Cherry Hill, N.J. \ Cherry Hill East High School \ Stony Brook \ Emory
5'10" \ 190 \ OF \ L/L
Prior to GW (Stony Brook \ Emory)
Appeared in 83 games for Emory making 77 starts… Lone Eagle to start all 39 games in 2023… Named 2023 ABCA All-Region First Team… Named All-UAA First Team in 2023… Named 2023 D3Baseball.com All-Region Second Team… Named to the D3Baseball.com National Team of the Week on March 1, 2023 and April 12, 2023… Led the Eagles in runs scored (48), hits (58), triples (5) and RBI (52) during the 2023 season… Finished 2023 with a 1.142 OPS and 12 stolen bases… Became the first Eagle in program history to hit three home runs in a game on February 26, 2023, against Oglethorpe… Transferred to Emory from Stony Brook, where he appeared in eight games, earning six starts.
Ellis on his decision to join the Buff and Blue:
I chose GW for the opportunity to compete at a high level while receiving a tremendous graduate education in one of the most powerful cities in the world.
Brandon Siegenthaler
Montvale, N.J. \ Pascack Hills High School \ Villanova
6'0" \ 200 \ RHP \ R/R
Prior to GW (Villanova)
Appeared in 24 games, making 12 starts… Tallied a career-high 31 strikeouts in 2022… Recorded first career win on March 1, 2020, against Saint Louis after tossing six innings and giving up one earned run… Tallied a career-high nine strikeouts on April 3, 2022, in a 5-3 win over Georgetown… Named to the Athletic Director's Honor Roll in 2019 and 2020… Earned Big East All-Academic accolades for the 2019-20 school year.
Brandon on his decision to join the Buff and Blue:
The coaching staff is awesome and a huge reason why I chose GW as my home for my final year of college ball. The field, facilities and campus are all beautiful as well and are another reason why I wanted to come join the family.
McGwire Tuffy
Robbinsville, N.J. \ The Hun School \ Quinnipiac
5'8" \ 170 \ INF \ L/R
Prior to GW (Quinnipiac)
Appeared in 103 games, making 96 starts… Started all 56 games in 2023… Tallied career-highs in runs (47), RBI (29), walks (33), on-base percentage (.418), batting average (.279), slugging percentage (.358), hits (53), stolen bases (11) and doubles (8) during the 2023 season… Two-time MAAC All-Academic Team honoree in 2021 and 2022.
McGwire on his decision to join the Buff and Blue:
I chose GW because of the highly competitive mix of academics and athletics.
Ayden Alexander
Hamburg, N.J. \ Pope John XXIII Regional High School
6'1" \ 190 \ LHP \ L/L
PG Rankings: Top 500 player nationally \ #158 LHP nationally \ #42 player in New Jersey \ #5 LHP in New Jersey
High School/Prep:
2023 PG Preseason All-American… Member of the PG Preseason Underclassmen All-American team in 2020, 2021 and 2022… Earned 24 All-Tournament Team selections at various PG events over his high school career… Tallied over 100 strikeouts in his high school career at Pope John XXIII Regional… Earned a Second Team All-Conference nod in 2023… Helped lead the Bronx Bombers 16U to a championship at the 2020 PG Super 25 16U Staten Island Super Qualifier… Led Elite Squad NY to a team title at the 2019 PG 16U Mid-Atlantic Fall Invitational… Finished senior season with a 2.44 ERA and 45 strikeouts in 37.1 innings pitched for Pope John XXIII Regional.
Ayden on his decision to join the Buff and Blue:
I chose GW because I'll be receiving a great education and joining a new family as well.
Matt Bruno
Rumson, N.J. \ Rumson-Fair Haven High School
6'2" \ 190 \ RHP \ R/R
PG Rankings: #253 player in New Jersey \ #101 RHP in New Jersey
High School/Prep:
2023 PG Preseason All-American… Helped lead Rumson Fair Haven High School to a Group Two Central State Championship in 2022… Named a Shore Conference All-Star in 2023… Tallied All-Tournament Team honors during the 2022 PG WWBA Northeast Qualifier… Earned a Monmouth County Championship with Rumson Fair Haven High School in 2021… Finished his senior season with a 2.25 ERA and 26 strikeouts in 18.2 innings pitched for Rumson-Fair Haven.
Matt on his decision to join the Buff and Blue:
I chose GW because it presents a great opportunity academically and it allows me to become a better player under a great coaching staff.
Jude Clough
Fairfield, N.J. \ DePaul Catholic High School
5'7" \ 170 \ C \ R/R
PG Rankings: Top 1,000 player nationally \ #388 C nationally \ #143 player in New Jersey \ #15 C in New Jersey
High School/Prep:
2023 PG Preseason All-American… Member of the PG Preseason Underclassmen All-American team in 2021 and 2022… Earned four All-Tournament Team selections at various PG events over his high school career… Led Complete Performance Baseball Academy White to a team title at the 2022 17U PG Mid-Atlantic Select Championship… Earned First Team All-Big North United honors in 2023… Named to the Showcase Top Prospect Team at the 2020 Coastal Prospect Showcase and the 2020 Fall Atlantic Coast Showcase… Finished his senior season with a .481 batting average and tallied a .654 slugging percentage for DePaul Catholic.
Jude on his decision to join the Buff and Blue:
The combination of academics and athletics was an immediate draw. I knew once I stepped on campus GW was where I wanted to spend my next four years!
Andrew Cutler
Fairfield, Conn. \ Fairfield Prep
6'3" \ 185 \ RHP \ R/R
PG Rankings: Top 1,000 player nationally \ #47 player in Connecticut \ #23 RHP in Connecticut
High School/Prep:
2023 PG Preseason All-American… Earned four All-Tournament Team selections at various PG events over his high school career… Competed in the Little League World Series in 2017… Led Fairfield Prep to conference championships in 2021 and 2022… Earned First Team All-SCC honors in 2023… Elected to the CHSCA All-Star Game in 2023… Finished his senior season with a .440 on-base percentage and 16 RBI for Fairfield Prep.
Andrew on his decision to join the Buff and Blue:
I chose GW because there is nothing but great things about the program!
Robbie Lavey
Oakton, Va. \ Oakton High School
6'0" \ 200 \ C-1B \ L/L
PG Rankings: Top 1,000 player nationally \ #389 C nationally \ #89 player in Virginia \ #8 C in Virginia
High School/Prep:
2023 PG Preseason All-American … Earned First Team All-Region honors in 2022… Tallied a Second Team All-Region nod in 2023… Two-time First Team All-Conference in 2022 and 2023… 2023 MVP of the All-Oakton team after hitting .304 in 24 games including a 1.000 OPS, 20 RBI, seven doubles and three home runs… MVP of the 2023 Post 18 after tallying a .571 batting average with 37 RBI, 11 doubles, five triples, four home runs and a 1.495 OPS in 25 games.
Robbie on his decision to join the Buff and Blue:
I chose GW because it's close to home, my mom works for school, and I connected well with the coaching staff.
Gavin Miller
Baldwinsville, N.Y. \ Baldwinsville High School
6'1" \ 170 \ LHP \ L/L
PG Rankings: Top 500 player nationally \ #202 LHP nationally \ #27 player in New York \ #6 LHP in New York
High School/Prep:
2023 PG Preseason All-American… Member of the PG Preseason Underclassmen All-American team in 2022… Earned All-Tournament Team honors at the 2022 WWBA 17U National Championship… Led the Midland Redskins to a team title at the 2022 WWBA Ohio Valley Qualifier and the 2023 17U/18U PG Ohio Valley Baseball Classic… Selected to the 2021 PBR NY Futures Team... Earned All-League honors in 2022 and 2023… Led Baldwinsville High School to a sectional championship in 2021… Finished his senior season with 29 strikeouts on 24.2 innings pitched.
Gavin on his decision to join the Buff and Blue:
I chose GW because I believe the coaching staff are second to none. The school also has a prestigious academic reputation while also being in the most powerful city in the country.
Nick Mullen
Exton, Pa. \ Downingtown East High School
5'11" \ 185 \ INF \ R/R
PG Rankings: Top 1,000 player nationally \ #702 SS nationally \ #126 player in Pennsylvania \ #24 SS in Pennsylvania
High School/Prep:
2023 PG Preseason All-American… PG Preseason Underclassmen All-American in 2022… Earned All-Tournament Team honors at the 2022 18U PG East Coast Fall World Series, the 2019 WWBA Sophomore World Championships and the 2019 PG 15U Mid-Atlantic Fall Championship… Named Second Team All-Area with Downingtown East in 2023… Received the Player Choice Award at Downingtown East in 2023 after leading the club in home runs… Finished his senior year hitting .290 with 16 RBI, 11 doubles, a .861 OPS, eight walks, and two home runs in 21 games.
Nick on his decision to join the Buff and Blue:
I love the feel of the campus, the amazing facilities, and the coaching staff is great.
Drew Oppenheim
Short Hills, N.J. \ Millburn High School
6'0" \ 180 \ LHP \ L/L
PG Rankings: Top 1,000 player nationally \ #355 LHP nationally \ #144 player in New Jersey \ #10 LHP in New Jersey
High School/Prep:
2023 PG Preseason All-American… Earned All-Tournament Team honors with the New Jersey Cardinals at the 2021 18U PG Mid-Atlantic World Series and the PG 18U Northeast Select Championship… Named First Team All-County in 2023… Earned Group Three Second Team honors in 2023… Finished senior season with a 2.29 ERA and 17 strikeouts in 18.1 innings pitched for Millburn.
Drew on his decision to join the Buff and Blue:
GW is a welcoming place with great people and facilities. The university has everything I need to be successful in the classroom, on the field and beyond.
Alex Stanyek
Holmdel, N.J. \ Red Bank Catholic
5'11" \ 190 \ RHP-OF \ R/R
PG Rankings: Top 500 player nationally \ #10 player in New Jersey
High School/Prep:
2023 PG Preseason All-American… Member of the PG Preseason Underclassmen All-American team in 2020, 2021 and 2022… Earned 17 All-Tournament Team selections at various PG events over his high school career as both an elite pitcher and hitter… Named to four Showcase Top Prospect Lists over his high school tenure… Earned four Showcase Top Prospect Team selections in high school… Led US Elite 14U National to a team title at the 2019 PG Super25 14U Mid-Atlantic Super Qualifier… Two-time First Team All-Conference honoree at Red Bank Catholic… 2023 Shore Sports Pitcher of the Year… Tallied a 3-0 record on the mound and tossed 30 total innings in 2023… Finished the 2023 season with a 0.47 ERA while tallying 46 strikeouts and only allowing 12 hits… Tallied a .380 batting average for his career with 28 doubles and 12 home runs.
Alex on his decision to join the Buff and Blue:
I believe GW is the place where I can develop the most as a player and as a man. I've put everything I have into becoming the best player I can be, and I think the coaches at GW truly believe in me and my ability.
Cristino Tufano
Babylon, N.Y. \ Babylon High School
5'10" \ 185 \ INF \ R/R
PG Rankings: Top 1,000 player nationally \ #486 SS nationally \ #78 player in New York \ #15 SS in New York
High School/Prep:
2023 PG Preseason All-American… Member of the PG Preseason Underclassmen All-American team in 2020, 2021 and 2022… Two-time Under Armor Preseason All-American… Member of the All-Tournament team at the 2022 17U PG Super 25 Northeast Super Qualifier, the 2020 PG 16U Mid-Atlantic Fall World Series and the 2020 PG Super 15U East Coast Super Qualifier… Helped lead the Long Island Body Armor Titans to championships at the 2020 PG 14U and 15U New England Select Championships… Two-time all-league and all-county with Babylon High School… Tallies infield velocity of over 90 miles per hour… Finished his senior season with 19 RBI, 18 runs scored, 19 stolen bases and finished the year with a 90.5% stolen base rate… Only recorded three errors in the field and three strikeouts in 25 games during his senior season.
Cristino on his decision to join the Buff and Blue:
I believe GW is building a great program and I want to be part of the success.
Conlon Walker
Smyrna, Ga. \ Whitefield Academy
6'1" \ 210 \ OF \ L/L
PG Rankings: Top 500 player nationally \ #376 OF nationally \ #166 player in Georgia \ #35 OF in Georgia
High School/Prep:
2023 PG Preseason All-American… PG Preseason Underclassmen All-American in 2022… Tallied 17 All-Tournament Team selections at PG events over his high school career… Helped lead the 643 DP 17U Cougars to a team championship at the 2023 18U PG Southeast Memorial Day Classic and the 2023 17U PG Southeast Elite Championship… Broke the Whitefield Academy program record for most career home runs with 11… Belted eight home runs in his senior year to break the single-season record at Whitefield Academy… Finished his senior season batting .398 with 37 RBI and 22 stolen bases.
Conlon on his decision to join the Buff and Blue:
I chose GW because of the great education the school offers and the amount of time the coaches poured into me. The brotherhood aspect of the team also stood out to me, and I'm excited for the future.
Josh Wenz
Naperville, Ill. \ Neuqua Valley High School
6'2" \ 200 \ INF \ L/R
PG Rankings: Top 500 player nationally \ #177 SS nationally \ #29 player in Illinois \ #3 SS in Illinois
High School/Prep:
2023 PG Preseason All-American… Member of the PG Preseason Underclassmen All-American team in 2021 and 2022… Earned 10 All-Tournament Team selections at various PG events over his high school career… Led Wow Factor 2023 Scout Team to a championship at the 2020 PG 16U Deep South Haunted Diamond Championship… Won a team title with Top Gun 16U Brooks at the 2021 PG 16U WWBA East Championship… Two-time Regional and Conference Champion… Three-time All-Conference, All-Area, and All-Academic selection… Conference Player of the Year runner-up in 2023… Elected team captain for Neuqua Valley in 2023… All-Conference linebacker on the varsity football team… Finished his high school career with a .376 batting average, 44 RBI, and five home runs.
Josh on his decision to join the Buff and Blue:
I chose GW because of its excellent academic reputation, and to play baseball for a coaching staff and program that's focused on winning games and developing its players to their full potential.
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