Wayne State Warriors Men's Baseball
Recent News About Wayne State Warriors Men's Baseball
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Wayne State University to host fifth annual Home Run Derby fundraiser at Comerica Park
The Wayne State University baseball program will host its fifth annual Home Run Derby Fundraiser on Friday, September 20 at Comerica Park, home of the Detroit Tigers. The event is free to attend, beginning at 7 p.m., with entry through Gate D.
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Wayne State University announces open tryouts for baseball team
DETROIT -- Head coach Ryan Kelley and the Wayne State University baseball program have announced the date for the 2024 open tryout, scheduled for Friday, Sept. 20 at 10:30 a.m. at Harwell Field on the north side of the athletic campus.
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Wayne State's baseball team receives ABCA Team Academic Excellence Award
Wayne State University’s baseball team has received the American Baseball Coaches Association (ABCA) Team Academic Excellence Award, presented by Sports Attack, following the 2024 season. The Warriors achieved a 3.576 team GPA for the 2023-24 academic year and have earned this award every year since its inception in 2016.
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Wayne State University baseball team announces prospect camp on October 5
DETROIT -- Head coach Ryan Kelley and the Wayne State University baseball program will host a Prospect Camp on Saturday, October 5. The event will take place at Harwell Field as well as the Doris J. & Donald L. Duchene, Sr. Athletic Facility. Check-in starts at 9:00 AM with the showcase beginning at 9:30 AM and running until 4:30 PM. Pitcher-only check-in times will be communicated prior to the camp. This prospect camp is for high school-age students (2024-2028 graduates) and junior college players.
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Griffin Kilander selected by Red Sox in MLB draft
DETROIT -- Junior right-handed pitcher Griffin Kilander of the Wayne State University baseball program was selected in the 16th round (477th overall) of the 2024 MLB Draft on Tuesday by the Boston Red Sox. Kilander is the first Warrior to be drafted since Hunter Brown of the Houston Astros in 2019.
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Wayne State University baseball team honored with GLIAC All-Academic accolades
The Wayne State University baseball team had 23 student-athletes receive GLIAC All-Academic Team honors for the 2024 season. The 23 recipients represent the third-most in program history. Over the last seven years, Wayne State baseball has had 153 GLIAC All-Academic honorees.
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Wayne State University's Karter Fitzpatrick named CSC First Team Academic All-American
Karter Fitzpatrick, a redshirt senior pitcher from Wayne State University (WSU), has been named a College Sports Communicators (CSC) First Team Academic All-American. This recognition comes after he received a Second Team nod in 2023, making him the fourth player in WSU's baseball program history to be honored multiple times and the first since 1979.
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Wayne State's CJ Maury named to ABCA Midwest Region All-Defensive Team
CJ Maury, senior shortstop on the Wayne State University baseball team, was one of nine players named to the American Baseball Coaches Association (ABCA) Midwest Region All-Defensive Team on Thursday, June 20. Aside from Maury, only seven student-athletes were selected at Maury's position to represent the eight best defensive shortstops in the country.
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Wayne State athletes receive academic honors
Five members of the Wayne State University baseball team have been honored with Academic All-District recognition by College Sports Communicators. The recipients are Karter Fitzpatrick, CJ Maury, Mason McGuire, Tony Hatzigeorgiou, and Seth Marano.
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Warriors' Fitzpatrick and Ray earn spots on regional baseball honor teams
The National Collegiate Baseball Writers Association (NCBWA), Division II Conference Commissioners Association (D2CCA), and American Baseball Coaches Association (ABCA) have announced their 2024 All-Region honors. Two players from the Warriors were recognized in these honors. Karter Fitzpatrick, hailing from Monroe, Michigan, and attending Carleton Airport, was named to the First Team by all three organizations. Meanwhile, Kyle Ray from Woodhaven, Michigan received NCBWA Second Team recognition.
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Wayne State athlete Karter Fitzpatrick excels in sports and community service
Karter Fitzpatrick's journey as a student-athlete at Wayne State University has been marked by notable achievements both on and off the baseball field. Fitzpatrick began his collegiate baseball career on March 9, 2020, during a spring break trip to Florida, where he contributed to an 8-2 victory over Northern State University. However, his first season was cut short due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
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Saginaw Valley ends Wayne State baseball season in extra innings
Wayne State University's baseball team concluded their season with a close game against Saginaw Valley State University. The match, held at Jackson Field in Lansing, Michigan, saw Wayne State trailing 8-3 by the eighth inning. However, a grand slam by Jacoby Dale and an RBI single from Drew Hill tied the game at 8-8.
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Wayne State players earn top honors in GLIAC baseball awards
The Great Lakes Intercollegiate Athletic Conference (GLIAC) has announced its 2024 baseball postseason awards, recognizing several players from Wayne State University. Karter Fitzpatrick and Drew Hill were among those honored with major awards.
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Davenport defeats Wayne State at GLIAC tournament opener
The Wayne State University baseball team faced a setback in the opening game of the 2024 GLIAC Tournament, losing to Davenport University with a score of 11-2. The match took place on Thursday night, where Wayne State, seeded third and holding an overall record of 29-20, was defeated by fourth-seeded Davenport, which has an overall record of 19-32.
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Karter Fitzpatrick receives national honors for perfect game performance
After receiving the GLIAC Pitcher of the Week award for the eighth time in his career, Karter Fitzpatrick has gained national recognition. Fitzpatrick was honored as National Pitcher of the Week by both D2 Baseball Insider and the National Collegiate Baseball Writers Association (NCBWA).
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Wayne State baseball prepares for GLIAC Tournament title defense
The Wayne State University baseball team, with an overall record of 29-19, is set to defend its GLIAC Tournament title starting Thursday night at Jackson Field in Lansing, Michigan. The Warriors, seeded third, will face the fourth-seeded Davenport team, which holds an 18-32 record this season. The tournament follows a double-elimination format.
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Wayne State falls short to Purdue Northwest on Senior Day
Wayne State University's baseball team faced a setback on Senior Day, losing to Purdue Northwest 5-4 at Harwell Field. Despite the loss, Wayne State claimed six out of seven games in their season series against the Pride.
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Wayne State sweeps doubleheader; Fitzpatrick pitches perfect game
Wayne State University baseball team achieved a significant victory over Purdue Northwest, sweeping a doubleheader on Saturday. In the first game, Karter Fitzpatrick delivered an outstanding performance by pitching a perfect game, leading Wayne State to a 3-0 win. This marks the first perfect game for Wayne State since the NCAA began tracking such records in 1957.
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Wayne State baseball rallies past Purdue Northwest with five-run seventh inning
Wayne State University's baseball team secured a 7-4 victory over Purdue Northwest, overcoming a two-run deficit with a decisive five-run rally in the seventh inning. The game took place in Detroit, with Wayne State improving their record to 27-18 overall and 16-11 in the GLIAC conference. Purdue Northwest fell to 17-26 overall and 7-20 in the conference.
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Wayne State hosts Purdue Northwest to end regular baseball season
Wayne State University's baseball team is set to conclude its 2024 regular season with a four-game series against Purdue Northwest. The Warriors, holding a record of 26-18 overall and 15-11 in the GLIAC, have previously defeated the Pride in all three encounters this season, with scores of 4-0, 9-1, and 6-2.