The College of Staten Island Baseball Team was scheduled to begin the 2025 season on February 16th at Staten Island University Hospital Community Park against the Bloomfield College Bears. Instead they will begin the season in Myrtle Beach, South Carolina with their annual Spring Training trip through Monday, February 24th. Though the team did not reach the postseason last year, Head Coach Michael Mauro, who returns for his seventeenth season, did reach 300 wins for his career. Chris Polemeni also set a new single-season stolen bases record, and the Dolphins left their fans with plenty of memorable highlights. Like last year, Mauro added a pair of new assistants this offseason in Saverio Nardone and former Dolphin John Esposito. Also new to the roster are 13 first-year Dolphins. Upon returning from Myrtle Beach, the team will have some time off ahead of a very busy week from March 1st through March 8th. The Dolphins will play four doubleheaders during that stretch as well as single games against Georgian Court and Caldwell University. The team will later open conference play on March 21st against Molloy and will end the season with four straight conference games at home against D'Youville. Heroes Day will also return to the schedule once again on Thursday, April 24th against Felician University. This will see the event increase in size as the game will be played at SIUH Community Park. While there is plenty to look forward to on the CSI schedule this year, the team is determined to make their first appearance in the East Coast Conference playoffs this season. The Dolphins saw their bid for a playoff spot come down to the final weekend two seasons ago, but the team was eliminated from contention in mid-April of 2024.
KEY RETURNERS
* > 30 GAMES PLAYED (POSITION PLAYERS) & > 10 APPEARANCES + < 8.00 ERA (PITCHERS) *
Gerard Santos - Sr. | Staten Island, NY
Santos was the team's Pitcher of the Year in 2024, and his first season with the Dolphins saw him make an immediate impact. Undoubtedly the team's ace last season, the senior led the team in both ERA and wins. He also tossed a pair of complete games in his first season with the Dolphins and registered a shutout in one of those two victories. Once again at the top of the CSI rotation this season, the Dolphins will need Santos to deliver once again in 2025.
Chris Polemeni - So. | Staten Island, NY
Polemeni joined the Dolphins last year and put together one of the best seasons of the program's Division II era. First, he broke the single-season stolen bases record with 28. He also led the team in doubles with 11, in home runs with 6, and in batting, OPS, slugging, and on-base percentage. He hit .351 in his first season with the team while patrolling a spacious outfield at the CSI Baseball Complex. He will once again be a critical piece in the Dolphins lineup this season will and look to continue wreaking havoc on the base paths.
Ryan Kehoe - Sr. | Staten Island, NY
Kehoe continued to rack up the punchouts last season after finding himself among the nation's leaders in strikeouts at the conclusion of the 2023 season. The senior also led the team in both starts and innings-pitched last season, and he will look to match the dominance he displayed two seasons ago when he returns to the rubber this season. Once again slotted in the top half of the CSI rotation, his individual success will be key to the team's success in 2025.
AJ Vigliotti - Sr. | Staten Island, NY
Vigliotti followed up one of the best offensive seasons in program history with another good season in 2024. Though he didn't match the incredible numbers he posted in 2023, he still hit above the .300 mark with an .895 OPS and .479 slugging percentage last year. He was also second on the team in numerous offensive categories including doubles, home runs, and RBI. Looking to help lead the Dolphins to the postseason for the first time as a Division II program, he will certainly be a mainstay in the middle of the CSI batting order.
Nico Rodriguez - So. | Ozone Park, NY
Rodriguez put together an impressive freshman campaign bursting onto the scene with a game-winning hit and an ECC Rookie of the Week award. He finished the season hitting .270 and reached 30 hits in his first year with the Dolphins. He also drew 24 walks and posted an on-base percentage of .411. A step forward from his numbers as a freshman could mean big things ahead for Rodriguez entering his sophomore season.
Michael Kehoe - Sr. | Staten Island, NY
Kehoe continues to be among the most versatile Dolphins with the ability to catch and play a strong defensive outfield. However, he will also be looking to return to reclaim the success at the plate that he achieved during a breakout season as a sophomore in 2023. Despite a drop in batting last season, he delivered seven doubles and 10 RBI while drawing a team-leading 31 walks near the top of the CSI batting order. He also posted a .367 on-base percentage last year, among the best on the team for those who appeared in at least 30 games.
Anthony Sutera - Sr. | Staten Island, NY
Sutera had what was easily his best season last year appearing in a career-high 33 games. He also posted a career-best .289 batting average, and finished the season with four consecutive multiple-hit games. His 22 RBI placed him among the team leaders and few Dolphins struck out at a lower rate than Sutera. The team will be looking for him to take another step forward in his senior season as he figures to play a major role once again in 2025.
Vincent Weigele - Jr. | Staten Island, NY
Following a strong rookie campaign, Weigele got off to a tough start in 2024. However, he broke out of an early season slump in a big way and put together a solid second half of the season. He has been a steady presence in the lineup with at least 37 games played each of the last two seasons, and he has doubled at least six times each year. A .299 hitter during his time with the program, he is another bat that the Dolphins will be depending on to deliver this season.
Alex Martinez - Jr. | Brooklyn, NY
No Dolphin has appeared in more games during the last two seasons than Martinez. He logged 22 innings in relief as a freshman in 2023 and another 17.1 innings as a sophomore last year. He has struck out over one batter per inning for his career, and he has recorded three saves, all coming as a freshman. Given his workload each of the last two seasons, it is likely that the Dolphins will be looking for him to be a big contributor in 2025.