Baseball Program 2/3/24 (DH) - Columbus State University vs Eckerd

Jake Fajardo - Junior

Eckerd Tritons Baseball

(0-0, 0-0 SSC)

Columbus State University

(0-0, 0-0 PBC)

History

This is the 4th game between the Tritons and Cougars. At their last matchup, Eckerd fell to Columbus State 2-3.

Turning the Tide

Baseball Places 10th in SSC Preseason Poll

MELBOURNE, Fla. - The Eckerd baseball team was selected to finish 10th in the 2024 Sunshine State Conference preseason poll.

The Tritons received 27 points following a 22-27 record last season and 10-20 in SSC action. The Tritons continued to build in the 2023 season, posted a 21-0 win over Palm Beach Atlantic, the most runs over an SSC opponent since at least 1998.

Eckerd returns all-region performer Tyler Cox, who was selected to the D2CCA Second Team as a utility pitcher. He also received SSC Honrable Mention Honors while Cam Collier was tabbed to the all-defensive team.

Eckerd kicks off its season on February 2 for their home opener against Columbus State at 6:00 PM for a Teal Out.

Cover Athlete

Jake Fajardo; OF; Miami, Fla.

Last season, Fajardo appeared in 28 games with nine starts. He tallied seven hits and 4 RBI on the year. Fajardo went 2-for-3 on stolen bases.

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