Rutgers University Athletics

Why Rutgers? "I chose Rutgers because of the emphasis on development and toughness. I also wanted to play for a proven winner like Coach Owens."

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2025 (Redshirt Freshman):

Virginia
2024 (Freshman): Did not see action due to injury … redshirted.

Prior to College: Ranked No. 10 overall prospect in New Jersey and No. 1 catcher by Prep Baseball Report … ranked No. 15 overall prospect in New Jersey and No. 3 catcher by Perfect Game … played four seasons of varsity baseball at Saint Joseph’s in Metuchen … three-time team captain … owns school records in career hits (126) and career average (.450) … hit .472 as a senior, adding two home runs, 16 doubles, 18 RBIs, 32 runs scored and 25 stolen bases … set school record with 54 hits… named Third Team All-America and First Team All-Region by ABCA/Rawlings … First Team All-State by NJ.com … voted First Team All-Greater Middlesex Conference by coaches… hit .510 as a junior with four home runs, 13 doubles, 3 triples, 20 RBIs and 42 runs scored …  named First Team All-State, Greater Middlesex Conference Hitter of the Year and First Team All-Non-Public by NJ.com … played travel baseball for Artillery.

Personal: Son of Peter and Allyson Gialluisi … has one sister, Gabrielle … major is undecided.