Mercyhurst University Athletics

Men's Baseball

Mercyhurst University

NCAA D2 · Erie, PAPortal active

15-32

2026 record

38%

Win rate, 3yr

$20.1k

Avg net price

60%

Grad rate

The program

2026 15-322025 17-352024 21-202023 30-172022 31-18

Under Jimmy Latona: 32-67 since 2025

Jimmy Latona, Head coach · 1 season · jlatona@mercyhurst.edu

Assistants: Aidan Kelly (Assistant Coach) · Jake Marinelli · Landon DiBeradin (Assistant Coach)

The roster · 2026

49 on the roster15 Fr12 So14 Jr3 Sr5 Grad

John Chalus

Jr. · C

Pittsburgh, Pa.

Darek Staudt

Fr. · INF

Canton, Ohio

Dana Williams

Fr. · UTL

Miami, Fla.

Chandler Powell

Jr. · INF

York, Pa.

Brandon Rose

Fr. · RHP

Avon Lake, Ohio

Nic Jackson

So. · OF

Erie, Pa.

Nick Hamilton

So. · RHP

Erie, Pa.

Parker Zeiser

Jr. · C

Victor, N.Y.

Jack Malec

Gr. · INF

Erie, Pa.

Niko Frizell

So. · OF

Willoughby, Ohio

Joey Spano Jr.

So. · INF

Erie, Pa.

Mac Maher

So. · UTL

Auburn, N.Y.

Zac Evenson

Gr. · OF/LHP

Rodgers, Minn.

Morgan Shanaman

Jr. · RHP

Myerstown, Pa.

Cody Smith

Gr. · LHP

Harborcreek, Pa.

Zach Black

So. · INF

Pittsburgh, Pa.

Ranciel Ventura

Gr. · INF

Allentown, Pa.

Carter Kocik

Jr. · UTL

West Salem, Ohio

A sample of the roster.

Roster turnover

Players graduating after the 2026 season, by position.

Pitcher4 of 19 graduating
Infield3 of 11 graduating
Utility1 of 11 graduating

Where they're from

Pennsylvania 27Ohio 10New York 4Florida 2Minnesota 1Michigan 1Other 4

Cost & academics

Net cost after aid, by family income

Under $30k$22.6k/yr
$30-48k$22.4k/yr
$48-75k$17.2k/yr
$75-110k$21.7k/yr
$110k+$16.7k/yr

Grad rate

60%

Admit rate

81%

Enrollment

2k

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