PISCATAWAY, N.J. – Rutgers baseball head coach Steve Owens added 13 players to the 2026 roster via the transfer portal this summer. The crop of incoming transfers was rated as the No. 20 overall class in the country and the best in the Big Ten. 

 

Name	Year	Pos.	Previous School
Vincent Borghese	Sr.	RHP	Central Connecticut State
Dallin Harrison	Jr.	RHP	San Diego
Ryan Jaros	Jr.	INF	NC State
Tommy Kendrick	Sr.	OF	Saint Peter's
Chase Krewson	Jr.	OF	UCF
Jason Masick	Gr.	RHP	Wagner
Charlie Meglio	Jr.	INF	Campbell
Kevin Novobilsky	Gr.	INF	UNC Wilmington
Jacob Pederson	R-Sr.	RHP	Stony Brook
Quinten Perilli	Sr.	OF/UTL	Elizabethtown (DIII)
Tristan Salinas	Jr.	INF/OF	North Greenville (DII)
Jordan Saviñon	Sr.	LHP	Fairleigh Dickinson
Trey Wells	Sr.	C	Virginia

Vincent Borghese | RHP | 6-2 | 205 | R/R
Southington, Conn. / Southington / Central Connecticut State
 
Why Rutgers? "I really love the campus, it is closer to home, it is in the Big Ten and I want to win. Rutgers gives me the best shot at that."
 
CAREER HIGHS               
As Starter                             
Innings 7.1, twice, last vs. LIU (5/25/25)              
Strikeouts 10, twice, last at Delaware State (4/5/25)  
Batters Faced 33, twice, last at Wagner (5/2/25)
As Reliever       
Innings 5.0, vs. Franklin Pierce (3/4/23)              
Strikeouts 4, vs. Franklin Pierce (3/4/23)            
Batters Faced 24, vs. Franklin Pierce (3/4/23)

Central Connecticut State
2025 (Junior)

• Led NCAA with six complete games
• All-Northeast Conference First Team
• NEC All-Tournament Team
• Four-time NEC Prime Performer (3/11, 3/18, 4/8, 4/15)
• Made 15 starts and went 10-3 with a 4.42 ERA, striking out 93 batters in 89.2 innings of work. Led the NEC with 10 wins, 3.72 K/BB ratio and six complete games
• Tossed 7.1 innings in win over Wagner, yielding three runs with nine strikeouts (5/2)
• Posted a quality start in win over Norfolk State, working 6.1 innings and giving up just one earned run with seven strikeouts (4/25)
• Threw a seven-inning complete game at Delaware State, giving up just one run on three hits with 10 strikeouts (4/5)

Post (DII)
2024 (Sophomore)

• CACC All-Academic Team
• Appeared in six games with three starts, throwing 14.1 innings with 12 strikeouts

2023 (Freshman)

• Pitched in 12 games, making four starts and posting a 3-1 record with a 4.60 ERA
• Tossed 31.1 innings, striking out 21 batters and posting a .282 batting average against

Prior to College: Played varsity baseball at Southington … posted an 8-3 record as a senior with a 1.02 ERA, striking out 65 batters with 38 hits and 22 walks across 54.2 innings … named Second Team All-State by GametimeCT, All-Conference and All-Record Journal.

Personal: Son of Dominick and Donna Borghese … has one sister, Victora … intends to study sport management and labor relations.

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Dallin Harrison | RHP | 6-1 | 195 | L/R
Gilbert, Ariz. / Basha / San Diego
 
Why Rutgers? "I loved it when I visited."
 
CAREER HIGHS               
As Starter           
Innings 4.0 vs. San Francisco (5/4/25)
Strikeouts 1, four times, last vs. Saint Mary's (5/24/25)              
Batters Faced 18, twice, last vs. Saint Mary's (5/24/25)
 
As Reliever       
Innings 3.0, at No. 12 UC Irvine (4/1/25)              
Strikeouts 3, three times, last at No. 14 UCLA (4/6/25)               
Batters Faced 18, vs. UC Irvine (3/4/25)
 
San Diego
2025 (Sophomore)

• Second on Toreros with 24 games pitched, making four starts and posting a 4.78 across 37.2 innings
• Started series finale vs. San Francisco, pitching a career-high four innings with just one run allowed on two hits (5/4)
• Had a pair of scoreless outings at Gonzaga, not allowing a hit in either appearance (4/25-27)
• Earned the win in extra-inning upset at No. 14 UCLA, pitching two scoreless innings with career-high three strikeouts (4/6)
• Pitched 1.2 scoreless innings vs. Columbia, striking out a pair with no walks (3/16)
• Thew three scoreless innings across two appearances against No. 24 TCU, striking out four total batters and allowing just two hits (2/14-17)

2024 (Freshman)

• Appeared in 10 games as a true freshman for Toreros, posting a 3.24 ERA and a .207 batting average against across 8.1 innings
• Threw a scoreless inning against Gonzaga with a strikeout (4/28)
• Struck out two with no walks in 1.1 combined innings in pair of midweek games against Cal State Fullerton (3/19-26)
• Pitched a scoreless inning of relief at No. 17 Dallas Baptist (3/10)
• Retired the lone batter he faced in career debut at No. 16 Texas (2/18)

Prior to College: Ranked No. 26 overall prospect in Arizona and No. 10 right-handed pitcher in the state by Prep Baseball Report … ranked No. 28 overall prospect in Arizona and No. 14 right-handed pitcher by Perfect Game … played varsity baseball at Basha in Chandler, Arizona … went 4-2 as a senior in 2023 with a 3.02 ERA in 10 games, striking out 41 batters across 44 innings … named All-Premier Region Honorable Mention and All-Arizona Honorable Mention … posted a 2.84 ERA as a junior in 11 games, striking out 42 batters in 44.1 innings … named All-Premier Region Honorable Mention and All-Arizona Honorable Mention … went 2-0 as a sophomore with a 3.04 ERA, striking out 24 batters in 27.2 innings of work … named All-Premier Region Honorable Mention and All-Arizona Honorable Mention … played travel ball for Trosky National … also a member of varsity wrestling team for Basha … four-year Honor Roll student.

Personal: Son of Jared and Cheri Harrison … has one brother, Mckay … has two sisters, Charlie and Sami … intends to study management.

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Ryan Jaros | INF | 6-3 | 255 | R/R
Cranford, N.J. / Cranford / NC State
 
Why Rutgers? "I chose Rutgers for the academics, the baseball program and to play in the Big Ten while still being able to have family and friends come to games."
 
CAREER HIGHS               
Hits 3, at Pittsburgh (4/7/24)    
Doubles 2, at Pittsburgh (4/7/24)                             
RBIs 3, at Duke (3/29/25)            
Runs 3, at Duke (3/29/25)           
Walks 3, vs. Canisius (3/1/25)                  
Stolen Bases N/A
 
NC State
2025 (Sophomore)

• Played in 30 games for Wolfpack, making 19 starts
• Hit .304 with a .930 OPS, launching three home runs with four double, 14 RBIs and 18 runs scored
• 2-for-3 with an RBI in win over No. 2 Clemson (4/26)
• 3-for-5 in series win over No. 14 Louisville, hitting a home run, driving in three runs and scoring twice (4/12-13)
• 3-for-7 at Duke with two home runs, a double, four RBIs and four runs scored (3/29-30)

Georgia Tech
2024 (Freshman)

• Hit .343 as a true freshman for Yellow Jackets, posting a 1.053 OPS in 26 games, making 11 starts
• Hit a home run, drove in eight runs, hit four doubles and scored nine times
• 2-for-4 at Virginia with a double, RBI and two runs scored (4/19)
• 3-for-4 at Pitt with two doubles and two runs scored (4/7)
• Went 1-for-3 with first collegiate home run, two RBIs and a run scored against Boston College (3/30)
• 2-for-4 against Georgia, hitting a double and driving in two runs (3/3)

Prior to College: Consensus top third baseman in New Jersey coming out of high school … ranked No.147 prospect in the country, No. 6 third baseman nationally and No. 4 overall recruit in New Jersey by Perfect Game … ranked No. 304 prospect in the country, No. 17 third baseman nationally and No. 8 overall recruit in New Jersey  by Prep Baseball Report … four-year varsity player for Cranford … hit .438 as a senior with two home runs, 11 doubles, two triples, 20 RBIs, 40 runs and 34 stolen bases … led Cougars to 2023 conference and county championships … named First Team All-State by NJ.com … hit .478 as a junior in 2022, collecting a home run, five triples, seven doubles, 32 RBIs, 41 runs and 26 stolen bases … led Cranford to sectional, conference and county titles … named First Team All-State by NJ.com … batted .469 as a sophomore with three home runs, 13 doubles, 18 RBIs, 26 runs scored and 16 stolen bases … helped Cougars win conference championship … named First Team All-State by NJ.com … freshman season canceled due to COVID-19 … standout scholar-athlete … National Honor Society student, also member of business, math, science, English and social studies honor societies … named Cranford High School Male Scholar Athlete of the Year.

Personal: Son of Ken and Nancy Jaros … has one brother, Colin … intends to study economics.

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Tommy Kendrick | OF | 5-11 | 185 | S/R
Jackson, N.J. / Jackson Memorial / Saint Peter's
 
Why Rutgers? "To play at Rutgers is an incredible opportunity and I couldn't pass it up."
 
CAREER HIGHS               
Hits 4, vs. Siena (4/19/25)          
Doubles 1, 22 times, last at Iona (5/15/25)                         
RBIs 4, twice, last at Lehigh (4/23/25) 
Runs 5, at Alliance (4/3/23)       
Walks 3, twice, last vs. Marist (4/13/25)              
Stolen Bases 3, three times, last vs. Dominican (4/12/24)
 
Saint Peter's
2025 (Junior)

• Named to All-MAAC Second Team
• Appeared in 47 games for the Peacocks, leading team with a .356 average and 64 hits while registering 24 multi-hit games in 46 starts
• Slashed .356/.457/.444 with two home runs, two triples, six doubles, 40 RBIs and 35 runs scored
• 5-for-11 vs. Mount St. Mary's with a double, three RBIs and two runs scored (5/10-11)
• Was 5-for-12 against Siena with an RBI, double and five runs scored (4/17-19)
• 5-for-12 against Canisius with a double, four RBIs and four runs scored (3/22-23)
• Went 5-for-12 against Rider with a home run, six RBIs and five runs scored (3/7-9)
• 6-for-10 at Incarnate Word with five RBIs and three runs scored (2/15-16) 

Felician (DII)
2024 (Sophomore)

• Ranked second on the Golden Falcons with a .340 average, adding a home run, 10 doubles, four triples, an .896 OPS and 14 stolen bases
• Registered 18 multi-hit games and seven three-hit games
• Went 4-for-7 in doubleheader against Dominican with an RBI and a double (4/12)
• Collected four straight three-hit games against New Haven and American International, going 12-17 with six RBIs and six runs scored in the four-game stretch (3/4-9)

2023 (Freshman)

• Played in 51 games with 49 starts as a true freshman for the Golden Falcons
• Led the team with 50 runs scored and hit .294 with two triples, six doubles, 19 RBIs and 20 stolen bases
• Went 4-for-8 in doubleheader at Post with a run scored (5/13)
• Scored career-best five runs at Alliance with a hit, two walks, hit-by-pitch and three stolen bases (4/3)
• Went 4-for-5 at Queens with an RBI, a double and four runs scored (3/30)
• 7-for-13 against Caldwell with a double, four RBIs and six runs scored (3/22-24) 

Prior to College: Played two seasons of varsity baseball at Jackson Memorial where he was teammates with current Scarlet Knight infielder Charlie Meglio … hit .294 as a senior in 2022 with two home runs, three triples, five doubles, 19 RBIs and 35 runs scored … led Jaguars to Ocean County Tournament title and Central Jersey, Group IV Semifinal appearance … hit .286 as a junior with three doubles, nine RBIs and 13 runs scored … played travel ball for NJ Marlins.

Personal: Son of Thomas Kendrick and Dianna Martucci … has two brothers, Kristian Kendrick and Ryan Zalinsky … intends to study human resource management.

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Chase Krewson | OF | 6-2 | 205 | L/L
Bridgeville, Pa. / South Fayette / UCF
 
Why Rutgers? "I chose Rutgers for the winning culture and environment. I will be surrounded by a supportive staff that will help with my development to reach my goals of becoming a professional player."
 
CAREER HIGHS               
Hits 5, at Kansas State (4/11/25)             
Doubles 1, seven times, last at Florida Atlantic (4/22/25)                            
RBIs 4, vs. Siena (2/15/25)         
Runs 3, vs. Longwood (5/5/24)
Walks 3, at Missouri State (5/6/25)       
Stolen Bases 1, five times, last at Missouri State (5/6/25) 
 
UCF
2025 (Sophomore)

• CSC Academic All-District
• Played in 45 games for the Knights, making 40 starts
• Hit .279 with a .724 OPS, hitting a home run, four doubles, 14 RBIs and 27 runs scored
• Had a 15-game on-base streak and a nine-game hitting streak
• Went 5-for-5 in win at Kansas State with three RBIs and a run scored (4/11)
• 3-for-9 in series against Kansas with three runs scored (4/4-6)
• 3-for-7 at Cincinnati with a double and a run scored (3/28-30)
• Went 3-for-5 against Siena with a double, four RBIs and a run scored (2/15)

Duke
2024 (Freshman)

• All-ACC Academic team
• Hit .331 as a true freshman for the Blue Devils, posting an .886 OPS with five home runs, three doubles, 22 RBIs and 35 runs scored
• Appeared in 46 games with 35 starts and recorded eight outfield assists to lead the team
• Ended season with hits in 16 of 17 games
• Had hits in all three NCAA Tournament regional games, going 4-for-11 in Norman Regional with an RBI, run scored and a double (5/31-6/2)
• Went 5-for-14 to help lead Duke to ACC Tournament title, hitting a home run with four RBIs and five runs scored across four victories (5/21-26)
• Had a season high three hits in win over Florida State with a home run, RBI and three runs scored (4/28)

Prior to College: Consensus top outfielder in Pennsylvania coming out of high school … ranked No. 155 prospect in the country, No. 25 outfielder nationally and No. 2 overall recruit in Pennsylvania by Prep Baseball Report … ranked No. 227 prospect in the country, No. 42 outfielder nationally and No. 5 overall recruit in Pennsylvania by Perfect Game … played varsity baseball for South Fayette … two-time All-WPIAL First Team … two-time All-Conference First Team … played travel ball for US Elite under his father, Rick.

Personal: Son of Rick and Jan Krewson … has one sister, Autumn … father, Rick, played baseball at Allegheny College … grandfather, Rudy Lazek, played baseball at Navy … intends to study finance.

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Jason Masick | RHP | 6-3 | 240 | R/R
Houston, Texas / Memorial / Wagner
 
Why Rutgers? "I chose Rutgers for the community and the baseball program."
 
CAREER HIGHS               
As Starter           
Innings 2.1, at Saint Peter's (4/26/23) 
Strikeouts 2, at Saint Peter's (4/26/23)
Batters Faced 16, at Saint Peter's (4/26/23)
 
As Reliever       
Innings 3.0, three times, last vs. CCSU (5/3/25)              
Strikeouts 5, at Le Moyne (4/5/25)        
Batters Faced 17, at NC State (2/17/23)
 
Wagner
2025 (Junior)

• Served as closer for the Seahawks, pitching in 21 games and locking down six saves with a 4.50 ERA and 21 strikeouts across 28.0 innings
• Pitched two scoreless innings at FDU, striking out four with just one hit allowed (5/11)
• Earned the save at Le Moyne with three scoreless innings, allowing just one hit with a career-high five strikeouts (4/5)
• Tossed two scoreless innings and earned the save against Merrimack, striking out four on just one hit (2/22)

2024 (Sophomore)

• Appeared in nine games – all out of the bullpen – with 8.1 innings pitched on the season

2023 (Freshman)

• Pitched in 12 games and made one start, totaling 19 innings and nine strikeouts in his debut season

Prior to College: Played varsity baseball at Moore Catholic … named 2022 Pitcher of the Year as a senior and Second Team All-State … played travel baseball for TKR Reds … also played football in high school.
Personal: Son of David Funk and Christina Masick … has one brother, Philip Masick … has one sister, Stephanie Masick … intends to study human resource management.

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Charlie Meglio | INF | 6-4 | 215 | R/R
Jackson, N.J. / Jackson Memorial / Campbell
 
Why Rutgers? "I chose Rutgers because of the great coaches and their focus on growth and development along with the great opportunity to play for my home state."
 
CAREER HIGHS               
Hits 3, at Towson (4/25/25)       
Doubles 2, at Delaware (5/16/25)          
RBIs 5, at Duke (4/9/25)               
Runs 3, at Delaware (5/15/25)
Walks 3, vs. Bucknell (3/10/24)               
Stolen Bases 2, at NC A&T (5/4/25)
 
Campbell
2025 (Sophomore)

• Played in all 56 games for Fighting Camels, making 55 starts at third base
• Ranked second on team with 12 home runs, adding a team-high 16 doubles with 41 RBIs, 41 runs scored and went 15-15 on stolen bases
• 4-for-13 at Delaware with four doubles, an RBI and six runs scored (5/15-17)
• 2-for-5 against Charlotte, hitting a pair of home runs with three RBIs and two runs scored (4/29)
• 4-for-12 at Charleston with two doubles, five RBIs and three runs scored (3/28-30)
• 5-for-13 against UConn with a home run, double, three RBIs and three runs scored (3/14-15)

2024 (Freshman)

• CAA All-Rookie Team
• CAA Rookie of the Week (4/29)
• Played in 46 games with 43 starts as a true freshman
• Hit .275 with an .874 OPS, launching nine home runs with 28 RBIs, five doubles and 37 runs scored
• Went 4-for-11 against Charleston, hitting two home runs, driving in four runs and scoring twice (4/26-28)
• 1-for-3 in win at No. 6 Duke, hitting a three-run homer, walking another two times and scoring three runs (4/23)
• 3-for-4 in win at NC State, hitting a home run with two RBIs, two walks and three runs scored (4/16)
• 5-for-12 at NC A&T, hitting a home run with two RBIs and four runs scored (4/5-7)
• 3-for-6 against Valparaiso, hitting a home run, double, collecting five RBIs and scoring five runs (3/15-17)
• 4-for-10 in sweep of Bucknell, doubling, driving in one and scoring five times (3/8-10)

Prior to College: Ranked No. 38 overall prospect in New Jersey and No. 5 shortstop in the state by Prep Baseball Report … ranked No. 68 overall prospect in New Jersey and No. 12 shortstop by Perfect Game … played three years of varsity baseball at Jackson Memorial, leading Jaguars to three straight division titles, … hit .368 as a senior in 2023, belting nine home runs, five doubles, 38 RBIs and 19 runs scored … named Shore Conference Class A South Hitter of the Year and First Team All-Conference … batted .435 as a junior in 2022, hitting eight home runs, 11 doubles, 36 RBIs and 27 runs scored … led Jaguars to Ocean County title … named first Team All-Conference by Shore Conference coaches … broke out as a sophomore at Jackson, hitting .438 with three home runs, 10 doubles, 32 RBIs and 15 runs scored en route to All-Conference honors … also a three-year member of varsity basketball team at Jackson … played travel ball for NJ Marlins.
Personal: Son of Keri Smith … has two sisters, Mackenzie and Breanna … intends to study sport management.

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Kevin Novobilsky | INF | 6-0 | 200 | L/R
Ocean Township, N.J. / Ocean Township / UNC Wilmington
 
Why Rutgers? "I wanted to come back home to New Jersey and play baseball at the highest level possible."
 
CAREER HIGHS               
Hits 5, vs. TCNJ (4/21/23)           
Doubles 2, vs. Brockport (3/16/23)       
RBIs 4, at Immaculata (3/28/23)              
Runs 4, vs. Rutgers-Camden (4/14/23)                 
Walks 2, at Charlotte (3/16/24)                
Stolen Bases 1, at NC A&T (3/31/24)
 
UNC Wilmington
2025 (Redshirt Junior)

• Played in 19 games for the Seahawks, making six starts
• Came off the bench with two-run double in win over NC A&T (3/30)
• Went 2-for-2 in win over Towson with a double and two RBIs (4/18) 

2024 (Redshirt Sophomore)

• Appeared in 35 games and made 17 starts, registering a home run, two doubles, 15 RBIs, six runs scored and 11 walks
• Went 3-for-4 in wins over Towson, driving in two runs and scoring another (4/13-14)
• 2-for-4 with three RBIs in win at NC A&T (3/30)
• Hit first Division I home run in win over Elon, driving in three runs for the series with a double and two runs scored (3/22-24)

Stockton (DIII)
2023 (Redshirt Freshman)

• NJAC Rookie of the Year
• NJAC First Team
• D3Baseball Region 4 Co-Rookie of the Year
• ABCA/Rawlings All-Region 4 Second Team
• Started all 42 games for the Ospreys, leading the team with a .380 average, .443 OBP, .614 SLG%, 1.057 OPS, 65 hits, 44 runs, eight home runs and 44 RBIs while adding 12 doubles and two triples
• Broke Stockton record with 44 runs and tied second all-time with 65 hits
• 5-for-8 against Rowan with two home runs, a double, five RBIs and four runs scored (4/27-28)
• Went 5-for-6 against TCNJ with a double, RBI and run scored (4/21)
• 3-for-9 against NJCU with two home runs, four RBIs and three runs scored (4/8)
• Was 3-for-5 against Cornell College with a home run, double, three RBIs and three runs scored (3/17) 

2022 (Freshman)

• Did not see action due to injury … redshirted

Prior to College: Four-year member of varsity baseball team at Ocean Township … served as a team captain as a junior and senior … named All-Shore as a senior in 2021 … member of National Honor Society.

Personal: Son of James and Elizabeth Novobilsky … has one sister, Erin … intends to study labor and employment relations.

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Jacob Pederson | RHP | 5-10 | 205 | R/R
Port Jefferson Station, N.Y. / Comsewogue / Stony Brook
 
Why Rutgers? "I chose Rutgers because of its winning culture and to compete in the Big Ten."
 
CAREER HIGHS               
As Starter           
Innings 5.0, vs. New Haven (4/16/22)  
Strikeouts 4, vs. Sacred Heart (4/8/25)                
Batters Faced 25, vs. New Haven (4/16/22)
As Reliever       
Innings 7.1, at Mercy (4/5/22) 
Strikeouts 7, at Mercy (4/5/22)                
Batters Faced 24, at Mercy (4/5/22)
Stony Brook
2025 (Redshirt Junior)

• Led the Seawolves with 20 appearances on the mound, making three starts
• Also led Stony Brook with three saves, going 3-2 with a 4.37 ERA and 40 strikeouts to just 14 walks in 47.1 innings pitched
• Pitched 5.2 scoreless innings in win at Hofstra, striking out four with just two hits allowed and no walks (4/19)
• Pitched 5.1 quality innings and earned win over Campbell, yielding just one run on three hits with five strikeouts and no walks (4/11)
• Tossed three scoreless frames against Sacred Heart, striking out four with no walks (4/8)
• Earned the nine-out save against Delaware, pitching three scoreless innings with. Four strikeouts (3/23)

2024 (Junior)

• Did not see action … redshirted

Adelphi (DII)
2023 (Sophomore)

• NE10 Academic Honor Roll
• Posted a 2-2 record in 13 appearances (one start), striking out 31 batters to just 13 walks in 31.1 innings
• Struck out three in 2.2 scoreless innings against Southern Conn. State (5/6)
• Pitched 2.1 scoreless innings with two strikeouts against Molloy (3/4)
• Set season-high with five strikeouts in 2.1 innings against Staten Island (2/25)

2022 (Freshman)

• NE10 Academic Honor Roll
• Pitched to a 4.28 ERA across 12 appearances (three starts), striking out 25 to 15 walks across 33.2 innings of work
• Pitched 7.1 scoreless innings of relief to preserve tie at Mercy, striking out seven with just one walk (4/5)

Prior to Rutgers: Four-year varsity player for Comsewogue on Long Island … named All-County, All-League, All-Axcess and All-Long Island Honorable Mention … named to Top 100 Players on Long Island by Newsday … ranked No. 26 on Long Island by Blue Chip Prospects.

Personal: Son of Paul and Janet Pederson … has one sister, Jamie … intends to study labor studies and employment relations.

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Quinten Perilli | INF/OF | 6-2 | 220 | R/R
Media, Pa. / Penncrest / Elizabethtown (DIII)
 
Why Rutgers? "I wanted to be close to home and play at a high level of baseball. I love what this coaching staff does and want to be a part of it"
 
CAREER HIGHS               
Hits 5, at Moravian (4/23/25)    
Doubles 2, five times, last at Lycoming (5/3/24)             
RBIs 5, four times, last vs. Drew (4/27/25)         
Runs 4, five times, last vs. Wilkes (5/10/25)      
Walks 3, twice, last at Lycoming (4/7/24)           
Stolen Bases 3, twice, last vs. Drew (4/27/25)
 
Elizabethtown (DIII)
2025 (Junior)

• ABCA/Rawlings All-Region First Team
• D3Baseball.com All-Region First Team 
• Landmark Conference Player of the Year
• Landmark All-Conference First Team
• Slashed .372/.510/.608 en route to Landmark Conference Player of the Year honors, leading Blue Jays with seven home runs, 49 RBIs, 55 hits and 51 runs scored, adding two triples, 10 doubles and 12 stolen bases
• Set Landmark Conference record with 31 career home runs
• Set Elizabethtown record with 149 career RBIs
• Hit two home runs, a double, drove in seven runs and scored eight in Landmark Conference Tournament (5/9-10)

2024 (Sophomore)

• ABCA/Rawlings All-Region First Team
• D3Baseball.com All-Region First Team 
• Landmark Conference Player of the Year
• Landmark All-Conference First Team
• Landmark Conference Athlete of the Week (3/25)
• Set Elizabethtown single-season record with 13 home runs
• Hit .320 with a 1.111 OPS, launching 13 home runs, a triple, 14 doubles, 49 RBIs, 58 runs scored and 24 stolen bases
• Went 7-for-10 at Catholic and Juniata, hitting three home runs, two doubles, driving in six and scoring nine runs en route to Landmark Conference Athlete of the Week honors (3/19-24)

2023 (Freshman)

• ABCA/Rawlings All-Region Third Team
• D3baseball.com All-Region Rookie of the Year
• D3Baseball.com All-Region Second Team
• Landmark Conference Rookie of the Year 
• Landmark All-Conference First Team
• D3Baseball.com Team of the Week (5/3, 5/10)
• Landmark Conference Athlete of the Week (5/8)
• Started all 44 games as a true freshman, hitting .383 with a 1.207 OPS, leading the team with 11 home runs and adding two triples, 19 doubles, 51 RBIs and 42 runs scored
• Went 12-for-15 at Albright and Scranton with three home runs, four doubles, seven RBIs and nine runs scored (4/26-5/1)
• 8-for-13 against Juniata with two doubles, five RBIs and three runs scored (3/26-28)

Prior to College: Played two years of varsity baseball at Penncrest … hit .393 with a 1.029 OPS as a senior in 2022 with two home runs, two doubles and 14 RBIs … named All-Central and All-Delco … hit .375 with a 1.007 OPS as a junior with four doubles, two triples and 12 RBIs … named All-Central … also an All-Delco basketball player for the Lions.

Personal: Son of Michael and Alexandra Perilli … has one brother, Elijah … Dad, Michael, played football at Valley Forge Military Academy … Mom, Alexandra, played field hockey at Millersville … intends to study human resources.

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Tristan Salinas | INF | 6-2 | 200 | L/R
Boone, N.C. / Watauga / North Greenville
 
Why Rutgers? "I chose Rutgers because of their academic reputation and the opportunity to play at a Big Ten school."
 
CAREER HIGHS               
Hits 5, at USC Beaufort (1/31/25)           
Doubles 1, 12 times, last at Lee (4/15/25)         
RBIs 4, twice, last vs. Emmanuel (3/8/25)          
Runs 7, at USC Beaufort (1/31/25)         
Walks 2, six times, last vs. Young Harris (5/15/25)        
Stolen Bases 2, at Hawai'i Pacific (2/6/25)
 
North Greenville (DII)
2025 (Redshirt Freshman)

• Played in 55 games, making 52 starts for the Trailblazers at second base, outfield and designated hitter
• Slashed .347/.484/.642, led team with 1.126 OPS,12 home runs and 69 runs scored, adding 12 doubles, four triples, 51 RBIs and tying the team lead with 13 stolen bases
• Named First Team All-Conference Carolinas
• Had a hitting streak of 21 games during the season
• 2-for-4 in NCAA Tournament win over Lander with a home run, two RBIs and two runs scored (5/17)
• 5-for-11 against Limestone and Lee, hitting two home runs, two doubles, driving in three and scoring five times (4/12-15)
• 4-for-10 against Emmanuel with three home runs, a double, seven RBIs and six runs scored (3/7-8)
• Set a career high in hits, RBIs and runs at USC Beaufort, going 5-for-6 with a home run, triple, four RBIs and seven runs scored (1/31)

South Carolina
2024 (Freshman)

• SEC Honor Roll
• Did not see action … redshirted

Prior to College: Ranked as the No. 467 overall recruit in the country, No. 24 player in North Carolina and No. 8 shortstop in the state by Prep Baseball Report … ranked as the No. 491 overall recruit in the country, No. 21 player in North Carolina and No. 6 middle infielder in the state by Perfect Game … played varsity baseball at Watauga … hit .307 as a senior in 2023 with seven home runs, a triple, six doubles, 31 RBIs, 27 runs scored and 10 stolen bases … hit .488 as a sophomore with a triple, three doubles, 15 runs scored and 12 stolen bases … also ran track in high school.

Personal: Son of Rene and Tracie Salinas … has one sister, Anasofia … intends to study economics.

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Jordan Saviñon | LHP | 6-1 | 205 | L/L
Staten Island, N.Y. / Moore Catholic / Fairleigh Dickinson
 
Why Rutgers? "It's always been a dream school of mine to play at Rutgers. Being 20 minutes away it was a no0brainer. Coach Owens is a winner, and I want to help Rutgers win."
 
CAREER HIGHS               
As Starter           
Innings 7.0, three times, last vs. Delaware State (3/30/25)       
Strikeouts 9, at Coppin State (4/5/25)
Batters Faced 27, three times, last at LIU (4/13/25)
As Reliever       
Innings 3.1, twice, last vs. Franklin Pierce (2/25/24)    
Strikeouts 4, twice, last vs. Franklin Pierce (2/25/24) 
Batters Faced 17, twice, last vs. East Stroudsburg (2/9/24)

Fairleigh Dickinson
2025 (Junior)

• Two-time NEC Pitcher of the Week (3/25, 4/1)
• Appeared in 18 games, making 10 starters for the Knights, posting a 3-4 record, 5.19 ERA and striking out 69 batters in 60.2 innings
• Struck out a career-high nine in win over Coppin State, going five innings and allowed two runs (5/15)
• Tied a career high with seven innings at LIU, giving up three runs on three hits with eight strikeouts (4/13)
• Earned second straight NEC Pitcher of the Week honor after throwing seven scoreless innings against Delaware State, yielding just four hits and eight strikeouts to just one walk (3/30)
• Named NEC Pitcher of the Week after pitching seven scoreless against Norfolk State, giving up just one hit and striking out eight (3/23)
• Threw two scoreless innings of relief against Hofstra, striking out two and allowing no hits and no walks (3/12)

Felician (DII)
2024 (Sophomore)

• Pitched in 14 games, making seven starts and going 4-1 with a 4.28 ERA and 34 strikeouts I 48.1 innings of work
• Picked up the win over Bridgeport with six innings, giving up one earned run on six hits (4/27)
• Pitched six scoreless innings against Caldwell, yielding just two hits and striking out five (4/6)
• Set a career high with seven innings against Wilmington, giving up one earned run on four hits (3/24)
• Struck out a season-high seven across five innings at New Haven, giving up just one earned run (3/4) 

2023 (Freshman)

• Appeared in 14 games, making three starts and posting a 5.65 ERA with 24 strikeouts to 13 walks in 28.2 innings of work
• Delivered a quality start at Queens, pitching six innings and giving up two runs with five strikeouts (3/30)
• Picked up the save at Caldwell with 3.1 innings of relief, giving up one run and striking out four (3/24)

Prior to College: Played varsity baseball at Moore Catholic … named 2022 Pitcher of the Year as a senior and Second Team All-State … played travel baseball for TKR Reds … also played football in high school.

Personal: Son of John Saviñon Sr. and Miriam Shniederovsky … has one brother, Johnny Jr. … intends to study labor and employment relations.

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Trey Wells | C | 6-5 | 225 | R/R
Omaha, Neb. / Elkhorn North / Virginia
 
Why Rutgers? "I am very excited to be a part of Rutgers Baseball. I chose Rutgers because it's a great program and because of the relationships I formed with the coaches."
 
CAREER HIGHS               
Hits 4, at Upper Iowa (4/14/23)                
Doubles 1, 19 times, last vs. Duke (3/22/25)   
RBIs 5, vs. Concordia-St. Paul (5/10/24)             
Runs 4, at Minot State (3/30/24)              
Walks 2, four times, last at Concordia-St. Paul (4/14/24)          
Stolen Bases 1, three times, last at Sioux Falls (4/24/24)
 
Virginia
2025 (Junior)

• Played in 19 games for the Cavaliers, serving as the backup catcher and making 16 starts on the year
• Slashed .263/.324/.439 with a home run, two triples, three doubles, 17 RBIs and 12 runs scored
• Went 1-for-4 in win at VCU, logging a triple, two RBIs and a run scored (4/8)
• 3-for-7 in series vs. Duke with a double, two RBIs and a run scored (3/22-23)
• 3-for-7 against Dartmouth with a double, triple, three RBIs and three runs scored (2/28-3/2)
• Went 2-for-3 in series debut against Minnesota, hitting a home run, double, driving in one and scoring another (2/22) 

Wayne State (DII)
2024 (Sophomore)

• NSIC Spring All-Academic Team
• NSIC Player of the Week (2/13)
• Made 50 starts for the Wildcats, hitting .286 with a team-best six home runs and 48 RBIs
• Had 17 multi-hit games and 14 multi-RBI games
• Went 3-for-5 with a two home runs, five RBIs and three runs scored in NSIC Tournament win over Concordia-St. Paul (5/10)
• 7-for-19 in sweep of Minot State, hitting two doubles with four RBIs and six runs scored (3/29-30)
• Went 6-for-10 in opening series against Bemidji State, hitting two doubles, a triple, driving in six runs and scoring another six (2/9-11)

2023 (Freshman)

• NSIC Player of the Week (4/18)
• NCBWA Central Region Player of the Week (4/19)
• Started 40 games as a true freshman for the Wildcats, hitting .284 with 11 home runs, 29 RBIs, 10 multi-hit games and nine multi-RBI games
• Hit six home runs in a week against Minot State and Upper Iowa, going 10-for-18 in four-game stretch with six homers, a double, 12 RBIs and eight runs scored (4/12-14)
• 4-for-10 against Bemidji State with a home run, two RBIs and four runs scored (4/7-8)

Prior to College: Played two years of varsity baseball at Elkhorn North in Omaha … hit .314 as a senior in 2022 with two triples, six doubles and 19 RBIs, leading Wolves to Class B State Title … named Class B All-State honorable mention and All-Eastern Midlands Conference honorable mention … named Gold Glove winner and Academic All-Conference in 2022 and 2021 … an honor roll student every semester in high school.

Personal: Son of Jeff and Susan Wells … intends to study psychology.