By
Monte Perez
The #7 Ranked UFTL Men's Baseball Team dominated the Post-Season Awards
Coach
Billy Glessner reached a milestone. He won his 150th game of his career. He also won South Regional Coach of the Year. The Eagles also set a school record by winning 42 games on the season.
- Ryan Rifenberg won Co-South Regional Player of the Year and was 1st team All-American. He batted .399 on the season with 4 HR's, 47 RBI's, 22 stolen bases and 34 base on balls.Â
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- Gabriel Rangel won Pitcher of the Year in the South Region and was named 1st team All-American. He had a 7-2 record, with 84 strike out on the year.Â
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- Juan Jamie-Nunez was 1st Team All-South Region and named 2nd team All-American. He led the team batting .407 with 9 home runs and 63 RBI's.Â
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- Erik Scott was named 1st Team All-South Region and 3rd Team All-American. He led the team with 56 stolen bases in 56 attempts. That was the most stolen bases in the NCCAA.Â
The UFTL Baseball team has improved every year under coach Glessner. They have been to 4 Straight NCCAA World Series (only 10 teams make it in the country) and won 2 South Regional Championships.Â
2022:Â 35-27
2023: 35-23 South Regional Champions
2024: 38-16
2025: 42-15 South Regional Champions
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