2024 SEASON HIGHLIGHTS
- 26-17 Overall Record
- 9-5 Conference Record (3rd Place Finish)
- 7-2 Spring Trip Record (RussMatt Central Florida Invitational)
- Ranked 5th in Final NCAA Regional Ranking (Region 2)
- 1 ABCA/Rawlings All-American (Harry Painter)
- 3 ABCA/Rawlings All-Region Selections
- 4 D3Baseball.com All-Region Selections
- 8 Commonwealth Coast Conference All-Conference Selections
- 2 Academic All-District Selections
Painter Tabbed Third Team ABCA/Rawlings All-American
Senior Harry Painter (Essex, MA) became the 8th player in program history to be honored with ABCA/Rawlings All-America honors.
The two-way player was a third-team selection to the national team under the Utility position.
Among all NCAA Division III players in 2024, Painter was ranked in both offensive and pitching categories:
- 9th: Hits Allowed per 9/innings (5.44)
- 22nd: Strikeouts per 9/innings (12.29)
- 29th: Doubles (18)
- 117th: Earned Run Average (3.02)
Trio Earns ABCA/Rawlings All-Region Honors
Seniors Harry Painter (Essex, MA), Jonny Gilbride (Beverly, MA) and Garret Roberts (Stratham, NH) earned ABCA/Rawlings All-Region selections for Region II.
The trio also represented Suffolk in the 49th Joe Walsh New England Intercollegiate Baseball Association (NEIBA) All-Star Game.
Painter was a first-team selection as at the Utility position. He finished the season hitting .350 with 28 extra base hits. He became the first player in program history to record multiple seasons with 100+ total bases. He was also 5-1 on the mound with a 3.02 era, punching out 61 hitters in 44 1/3 innings pitched.
Roberts was a first-team selection at the Designated Hitter position. He was tied for the conference lead in triples (7) which was the 5th best total nationally. He hit .371 on the season with an OPS of 1.133. Roberts also logged a team-high 60 innings on the mound. He is the first player over the last 25 years to collect 100 career hits while also striking out 100 hitters.
Gilbride was a second-team selection as a Shortstop. Gilbride had a monster offensive season that saw him hit 10 home runs, drive in 51 runs while also scoring 51 times. He became just the second player in program history to join the 50-50 club in those offensive categories. He collected 107 total bases on the year.
COACHING STAFF
ANTHONY DEL PRETE
- 2024 marked Del Prete’s 10th season as Suffolk Skipper
- Career Record: 205-170-1
- On April 27, 2024 Del Prete recorded his 200th career victory becoming just the third coach in program history to reach the milestone
- 4 NCAA Championship Tournament Appearances
- 4 Conference Championships
- Fastest Suffolk Coach to 100 Career Wins
- 3-Time Coach of the Year
- 2 D3Baseball.com All-Americans
- 1 ABCA/Rawlings All-American
- 1 ABCA/Rawlings Gold Glove Recipient
- 16 NEIBA ABCA/Rawlings All-Region Honorees
- 8 D3Baseball.com All-Region Honorees
- 1 CCC Player of the Year
- 1 GNAC Player of the Year
- 2 GNAC Pitcher of the Year
- 1 GNAC Rookie of the Year
- 2023 CCC Sportsmanship Team
- 8 ABCA Team Academic Awards
- 6 CoSIDA Academic All-District Selections
- 78 All-Conference Selections
- Del Prete also serves as an Associate Director in the Athletics Department
MENTAL PERFORMANCE DEVELOPMENT
Jamey Mroz worked directly with the Baseball program for the 2024 season. Jamey collaborated with players and coaches in both individual and team settings to develop mental performance throughout the season as well as leading discussions to help instill team culture, values, identity.
Jamey specializes in enhancing the psychological and emotional aspects of player performance. He works closely with each athlete to develop mental resilience, focus, and mindfulness on and off the field.
Before starting his own business, Jamey Mroz Peak Performance, Jamey worked for the Cleveland Browns as the Director of Sports Science. Prior to that he worked with Ignition APG while also serving as a Sports Science Consultant for the Cincinnati Bengals. Mroz also coached at Vanderbilt University, New York Giants, New York Jets, Southeastern Louisiana University, University of Massachusetts-Amherst, as well as Boston College and Harvard University football.
east boston memorial stadium
Suffolk's Home Baseball Field Since 2016
Full Turf: Infield/Outfield/Mound (exception pitcher's rubber and landing spot - clay insert)
Located in East Boston right next to Airport MBTA Stadium (Blue Line)
Home to outdoor Suffolk Athletic programs:
- Men's Soccer
- Women's Soccer
- Softball
- Women's Lacrosse
- Men's Outdoor Track & Field
- Women's Outdoor Track & Field
Dimensions:
- Left Field: 330ft
- Left Center: 375 ft
- Center Field: 395 ft
- Right Center: 370 ft
- Right Field: 340 ft
SUFFOLK UNIVERSITY
From its founding in 1906 to the present day, Suffolk University has grown to be an integral part of the city of Boston, woven into the fabric of the city, its people, and its institutions.
When you step out of one of our buildings—one of the many benefits of going to school in downtown Boston—you're stepping into the vibrant heart of the city, with all of the action and opportunity that comes with it. From the global firms of the Financial District to the halls of the State House on Beacon Hill, you'll find internships, career paths, and professional connections waiting for you.
From the shops of Downtown Crossing to the restaurants of Chinatown to the venues of the Theatre District, you'll find an endless variety of things to do, all within walking distance of campus.
degrees & programs
Student Body
- 6,755 Full-and part-time students
- 4,536 Undergraduate students
- 950 Graduate students
- 1,280 Law students
- 959 International students (undergraduate and graduate)
Faculty & Academics
- 315 full-time and 239 part-time faculty
- 92 percent of full-time faculty have a PhD or terminal degree
- 1:14 Faculty/student ratio (Undergraduate)
- 1:10 Faculty/student ratio (Law School)
- 23 students in an average undergraduate classroom
- 108 academic programs
- 892 courses
SAWYER BUSINESS SCHOOL
At Suffolk University's Sawyer Business School (SBS), you're steps away from life-changing internships, career connections, and Fortune 500 companies. Our classroom experiences are enhanced by our location—being in the center of downtown Boston means you'll be right in the middle of innovation and the city's financial center.
Sawyer Business School offers both undergraduate business programs and graduate business programs. Choose from full-time, part-time, online, Saturday, and summer courses. Enjoy small classes taught by professors who bring their expertise and experience to the classroom from right here in Boston, across the country, and around the world. Endless program and degree options are all here waiting for you—take the next step today.
Sports Management at Suffolk
Immerse yourself in the dynamic world of sports through Sawyer Business School's new sports management program. This interdisciplinary curriculum integrates marketing, entrepreneurship, finance, economics, law, ethics, and analytics to prepare you for the complexities of managing and growing a sports business in today's global economy. Our exclusive partnership with the Boston Celtics offers access to a world-class organization, giving you valuable insights and skills.
US News and World Report Best Undergraduate Business Programs, 2022-2023 logoBoston Celtics primary logo featuring LuckyWith a BSBA in Sports Management from the Sawyer Business School, you'll graduate ready to kickstart your career in sports, equipped with an interdisciplinary degree and first-hand industry experience that'll give you a competitive edge in the job market. Our distinguished faculty will guide you through the intricacies of this $80 billion industry—covering everything from analytics and business law to sports marketing and finance—while our partnership with the Boston Celtics will provide you with unparalleled opportunities for immersive learning.
Suffolk's Partnership With the NBA Champion Boston Celtics
- Throughout each academic year, Suffolk University learners will have access to immersive learning interactions with the 18-time World Champion Boston Celtics. Opportunities include:
- Working on Boston Celtics projects to help the team identify additional strategies designed to enhance their relationship with fans throughout New England.
- Leveraging key business case studies and available data to help the Celtics build effective strategies.
- Learn from senior Boston Celtics executives from a range of disciplines, including marketing, commercial strategy, and community engagement.
Hear from Boston Celtics corporate partners to learn how they leverage sports to grow their businesses.
COLLEGE OF ARTS & SCIENCES
The College of Arts & Sciences offers courses in the arts, humanities, social sciences, mathematics, and natural sciences, establishing broad-based learning as the foundation of a Suffolk education.
An array of programs at the undergraduate and graduate levels provides diverse opportunities to study areas as highly focused as Radiation Science or as interdisciplinary as Environmental Studies.
Our curriculum allows students the time to explore minor programs that reflect their personal interests and talents while helping them develop specialized knowledge and skills.
Students find many opportunities to combine their academic interests with hands-on experience through internships, service learning, and a broad range of extracurricular activities.
Distinguished faculty provide individual attention to their students in small classes while encouraging open, independent thinking and an appreciation of diverse cultures, perspectives, and peoples.
In addition to encouraging intellectual development, we prepare our students to meet the challenges of the future and to achieve their personal goals, as they build the foundations of their careers.
INTERNSHIPS & CAREER DEVELOPMENT
Internships can be an integral part of your graduate experience and help you gain the professional experience needed to enter your preferred profession or prepare for a career change. Some programs allow internships to be completed for academic credit. All programs allow internships to be completed for non-credit. You should consult with your graduate program or faculty advisor on which option fits within your degree requirements.
Students have interned in a variety of fields and industries. A small sampling of companies includes:
- athenahealth
- Boston Bruins
- Boston Celtics
- Boston Red Sox
- Brigham and Women’s Hospital
- Deloitte
- Dunkin’ Brands
- Fidelity Investments
- KPMG
- Kronos
- Massachusetts General Hospital
- Massachusetts Department of Energy Resources
- Staples
- State Street
- Tufts Medical Center
- Washington Center
facilities
Academic and Administrative Buildings
- Rosalie K. Stahl Center, University Welcome Center, 73 Tremont Street
- One Beacon Street
- Modern Theatre, 525 Washington Street
- 515 Washington Street
- Frank Sawyer Building, 8 Ashburton Place
- Leonard J. Samia Academic Center, 20 Somerset Street
- Ridgeway Building, 148 Cambridge Street
- 22 Beacon Street
- David J. Sargent Hall, 120 Tremont Street
Residence Halls
- Michael S. & Larry E. Smith Residence Hall, 150 Tremont Street (455 beds)
- Nathan R. Miller Residence Hall, 10 Somerset Street (345 beds)
- One Court Street Residence Hall (292 beds)
- 10 West Street Residence Hall (286 beds)
- Modern Theatre Residence Hall, 523 Washington Street (196 beds)
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