Saint Peter's Peacocks softball

The Saint Peter's Peacocks softball team represents Saint Peter's University in the NCAA Division I college softball. The team participates in the Metro Atlantic Athletic Conference (MAAC). The Peacocks are currently led by head coach Chris Stelma. The team plays its home games at Joseph J. Jaroschak Field located in Lincoln Park in Jersey City, New Jersey.[2]

Saint Peter's Peacocks
UniversitySaint Peter's University
Head coachChris Stelma (8th season)
ConferenceMAAC
LocationJersey City, New Jersey
Home stadiumJoseph J. Jaroschak Field
NicknamePeacocks
ColorsBlue and white[1]
   
NCAA Tournament appearances
2001
Conference Tournament championships
2001
Regular Season Conference championships
1996, 2000

History

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Since joining the conference in 1981, Saint Peter's has won the MAAC regular season championship twice, doing so in 1996 in a tie with the Canisius Golden Griffins and in 2000. The Peacocks won the MAAC tournament championship in 2001, clinching a berth in the 2001 NCAA Division I softball tournament after defeating the Marist Red Foxes 2–0.[3]

In their first appearance in the NCAA tournament, the Peacocks faced off against Arizona. The Peacocks attempted a late-game comeback, scoring two runs in the top of the seventh inning, but were defeated by a score of 4–2.[4] The Wildcats, led by star pitcher Jennie Finch, would end up winning the 2001 Women's College World Series.[5] Saint Peter's were eliminated from the tournament by Texas Tech, losing in a 3–2 contest.[6]

Coaching history

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Years Coach Record %
1978–1984[7][8] Pat Longo 58–54 .518
1985–1986[9] Karen Karosy 12–43 .218
1987–1990 Patrick Ciriello 27–83 .245
1991–1993 Janice Higgins 40–67 .374
1994 Joe Botti 1–5 .167
1994 Vicki Morrow 5–24–1 .183
1995–1997 Rich Gilberto 81–58–2 .582
1998–2003 Ron DeRogitis 174–97–2 .641
2003 Tim Camp 18–12 .600
2004–2006 Jeff Horohonich 49–79 .383
2007–2008 Mike Pelegrino 28–61 .315
2009 Donna Barrone 10–24 .294
2010 Dan Drutz 2–36 .053
2011–2016 Ranae Bar 29–249 .104
2017–present[10] Chris Stelma 80–214 .272

Roster

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2023 Saint Peter's Peacocks roster
 

Pitchers

  • 0 – Kristen Brennan – Senior
  • 27 – Christina Colon – Senior
  • 42 – Sydney Palmer – Freshman
  • 92 – Dakota Pitts – Sophomore
  • 34 – Sydney Senerchia – Graduate Student
  • 20 – Kasidy Slusser – Sophomore
  • 19 – Sophie Wilson – Senior

Catchers

  • 99 – Brandi Feeney – Senior
  • 9 – Kourtney Ketcham – Junior
  • 14 – Maiah Skakal – Junior
 

Infielders

  • 17 – Courtney Fraher – Senior
  • 7 – Aubrey Ketcham – Senior
  • 12 – Cara McNulty – Senior
  • 26 – Kaitlynn Peters – Junior
  • 1 – Katie Sciglimpaglia – Graduate Student
  • 86 – Tai Turner – Freshman

Outfielders

  • 66 – Isabella Chugranis – Freshman
  • 31 – Anja Solveig Kane – Graduate Student
  • 23 – Kaylee Lacomb – Freshman
  • 4 – Samantha Miller – Senior

Utility

  • 24 – Jess Forte – Sophomore
 
Reference:[11]

Season by season results

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Statistics overview
Season Coach Overall Conference Standing Postseason
Saint Peter's Peacocks (AIAW) (1978–1980)
1978 Pat Longo 10–2
1979 Pat Longo 12–3
1980 Pat Longo 11–4
Saint Peter's Peacocks (Metro Atlantic Athletic Conference) (1981–present)
1981 Pat Longo 14–4
1982 Pat Longo 7–9
1983 Pat Longo 1–16
1984 Pat Longo 3–16
1985 Karen Karosy 6–23
1986 Karen Karosy 6–20
1987 Patrick Ciriello 11–16 3–10 8th
1988 Patrick Ciriello 8–22 7–8 6th
1989 Patrick Ciriello 3–22 3–14 8th
1990 Patrick Ciriello 5–23 2–12 10th
1991 Janice Higgins 7–26 3–13 8th
1992 Janice Higgins 18–20 5–11 3rd
1993 Janice Higgins 15–21 9–19 4th
1994 Joe Botti/Vicki Morrow 6–29–1 8–16
1995 Rich Gilberto 19–22–1 5–7
1996 Rich Gilberto 30–20 11–1 T–1st
1997 Rich Gilberto 32–16–1 7–4–1 3rd
1998 Ron DeRogitis 32–12–1 12–3–1 4th
1999 Ron DeRogitis 31–20 12–4 2nd
2000 Ron DeRogitis 32–19–1 12–4 1st
2001 Ron DeRogitis 42–19 10–6 4th NCAA Regionals
2002 Ron DeRogitis 30–21 11–5 3rd
2003 Ron DeRogitis/Tim Camp 24–18 11–5 T–2nd
2004 Jeff Horohonich 11–22 5–11 T–7th
2005 Jeff Horohonich 15–33 3–12 8th
2006 Jeff Horohonich 23–24–1 5–11 T–8th
2007 Mike Pelegrino 22–23 11–5 2nd
2008 Mike Pelegrino 6–38 5–11 T–7th
2009 Donna Barrone 10–24 2–12 9th
2010 Dan Drutz 2–34 0–16 9th
2011 Ranae Bart 3–35 1–15 9th
2012 Ranae Bart 5–44 1–15 9th
2013 Ranae Bart 9–44 2–14 9th
2014 Ranae Bart 10–42 4–16 T–10th
2015 Ranae Bart 2–40 1–19 11th
2016 Ranae Bart 1–42 1–19 11th
2017 Chris Stelma 6–34 4–16 10th
2018 Chris Stelma 7–41 0–20 11th
2019 Chris Stelma 9–47 2–18 11th
2020 Chris Stelma 4–10 0–0 N/A

Season cut short due to COVID-19 Pandemic

2021 Chris Stelma 2–28 2–28 11th
2022 Chris Stelma 22–33 7–13 9th
2023 Chris Stelma 30–21 9–11 T–7th
2024 Chris Stelma 0–0 0–0
Total: 544–1009–5 (.351)

      National champion         Postseason invitational champion  
      Conference regular season champion         Conference regular season and conference tournament champion
      Division regular season champion       Division regular season and conference tournament champion
      Conference tournament champion

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See also

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References

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  1. ^ "Colors–Identity Elements". Saint Peter's Athletics Visual Identity Guidelines (PDF). December 30, 2020. Retrieved March 14, 2022.
  2. ^ "Facilities". Saint Peter's University Athletics.
  3. ^ "St. Peter's claims MAAC softball crown - MAACSports.com - The Official Website of the Metro Atlantic Athletic Conference". maacsports.com.
  4. ^ "Cats Hang On For 4-2 NCAA Softball Victory". University of Arizona Athletics.
  5. ^ Wiley, Rick. "Photos: 2001 University of Arizona softball team, NCAA champions". Arizona Daily Star.
  6. ^ "Softball History vs Saint Peter's University". Texas Tech Red Raiders.
  7. ^ "Baseball and softball seasons are previewed". repository.saintpeters.edu.
  8. ^ "Springtime for softball and hardball teams". repository.saintpeters.edu.
  9. ^ "Softball Team Tries For Right Stroke". repository.saintpeters.edu.
  10. ^ a b "Softball record book update (PDF)" (PDF). Saint Peter's University Athletics.
  11. ^ "2023 Softball Roster". Saint Peter's University Athletics.
  12. ^ "2023 Softball Standings". maacsports.com.
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