Class of 2020 Spotlight: William Paterson Baseball

"Eric has been with us for four years and has played multiple positions throughout his tenure. He did a great job for us as a player in so many roles and was like having an extra coach in the dugout and on the field. Eric was a team guy first and contributed to our success on and off the field. He was not only a great teammate but a great student as well."     

---Head Coach Mike Lauterhahn

"It’s been a pleasure to watch Jack develop over the past four years. He has contributed to our pitching staff as a starter, middle reliever, and closer in high pressure situations. Jack’s confidence has built up over time and he was a major contributor to our successful start in 2020."

---Head Coach Mike Lauterhahn

"Vin has played for us since his freshman year, following in the footsteps of his brother Anthony who was a Pioneer as well. He is a role model for our underclassmen, being a tremendous student and selfless player. Vin always put the team before himself and was a huge part of our success over the past four years, and he was named a captain this past season."

---Head Coach Mike Lauterhahn

"Matt has been with us the past four seasons and brought a level of intensity in everything he did like I’ve never seen before. He led by example and his work ethic has made him into an All-NJAC performer. Matt was a captain in 2020 and hated to lose more than he enjoyed winning."

---Head Coach Mike Lauterhahn

"Mike has been with us for two seasons.  He has dealt with adversity in many ways and all of his teammates and coaches have a tremendous amount of respect for him. He kept our players and coaching staff loose with his attitude in the clubhouse and dugout. He always brought a smile to your face and found a way to get the job done on the field."

---Head Coach Mike Lauterhahn

"Armando transferred in for his final season and has been a pleasure to work with. His work ethic has been outstanding both on the field and in the classroom."

---Head Coach Mike Lauterhahn

"Carlos has been with us for four seasons. He came in as a recruited walk on and quickly developed into an All-NJAC performer.  Carlos started as a third baseman, moved to the outfield and back to third base. He made the transition seamlessly and was willing to do whatever was necessary for the success of the team."

---Head Coach Mike Lauterhahn

"Kyle has been with us the past three years as a starter and middle reliever on our pitching staff. He excelled in pressure situations and loved to compete. He set the bar high for himself and has learned to deal with adversity. Kyle has always been a team guy first and it was a pleasure to watch his growth as a player and a person over the past three years."

---Head Coach Mike Lauterhahn