Baseball Welcomes Ten Newcomers For 2027 Season

Mac Burke · RHP · Gr · R/R · 6-4 · 210 · Woodbridge, Conn./Amity Regional · Dartmouth

DARTMOUTH (2023-26)

Appeared in 51 games and made four starts at Dartmouth (2023-26)…Tabbed ABCA Northeast All-Region second team and first-team All-Ivy in 2026…Collected five wins and four saves…Tallied 75 strikeouts in 91 innings…In 2026, made 20 appearances out of the bullpen with four wins and four saves. Posted a 2.19 ERA and 34 strikeouts in 37 innings, while holding opposing hitters to a .191 average. Had 13 appearances going 1+ inning and allowing no earned runs. Had 11 outings with multiple strikeouts. Ranked second in the Ivy League with four saves…In 2025, made two appearances…In 2024, pitched in 11 games and made four starts. Posted one win and 27 strikeouts in 33 innings. Had three appearances going 2+ innings and giving up no earned runs…In 2023, made 18 appearances. Collected 14 strikeouts in 20 innings. Had four appearances going 1+ inning and allowing no earned runs.

HIGH SCHOOL

Played at Amity Regional High School for head coach Sal Coppola…Was a two-time letterman and a team captain as a senior…Earned Class LL All-State honors as a junior…Picked up first-team all-conference honors as a junior and senior.

PERSONAL

Son of Raymond and Melissa Burke…Has one brother, Quinn…Brother played baseball at Colby College…Grandfather played football at Southern Connecticut State and coached at Yale…Earned bachelor of arts degree from Dartmouth…Studying business at Penn State.

Luke Calveric · RHP · R-Sr · R/R · 6-6 · 210 · Richmond, Va./Mills E. Godwin · Radford/William & Mary

RADFORD (2023), WILLIAM & MARY (2024-26)

Has appeared in 37 games and made nine starts on the mound in his collegiate career…Named to the CAA Commissioner’s Honor Roll five times and was a three-time William & Mary Provost Award winner…Picked up one win and tallied 47 strikeouts in 54 innings in his career…In 2026, made 13 appearances and nine starts. Recorded 25 strikeouts in 26.2 innings…Missed the 2025 season due to injury…In 2025, appeared in 12 games. Earned one win and secured 16 strikeouts in 18 innings…At Radford in 2023, made 12 appearances and registered six strikeouts in 9.1 innings.

HIGH SCHOOL

Played at Mills E. Godwin High School…Was a three-year letterwinner…Helped Godwin to a regional championship in 2021…Earned Team MVP and Godwin Male Athlete of the Year honors as a senior…Named first-team All-Region and All-Metro as a senior…Tabbed second-team All-Region and first-team All-Metro as a junior…Earned All-Region academic honors and was an honor roll student…Also played football at Godwin…Named Team MVP in football as a quarterback in 2022.

PERSONAL

Son of Joseph and Sarah Calveric…Has a brother, Ethan, and a sister, Emma…Brother, Ethan, played football at Richmond…Cousin, Sean Graham, competed in track at William & Mary...Earned bachelor’s degree in finance from William & Mary…Pursuing a grad certificate in business

Bryce Clavon · OF/IF · Jr · R/R · 5-11 · 190 · Stockbridge, Ga./Kell · Georgia/Clemson

GEORGIA (2025), CLEMSON (2026)

Has played in 69 career games and made 39 starts at Georgia (2025) and Clemson (2026)...Helped Georgia to host an NCAA Regional in 2025…In 2026, preseason accolades included ranked No. 93 sophomore in the nation by Perfect Game, No. 92 prospect for 2027 draft by Perfect Game, No. 25 ACC prospect for 2027 draft by Perfect Game and No. 44 ACC prospect for 2027 draft by D1Baseball...In his career, batting .263 with a .454 slugging percentage to go with 40 hits, seven doubles, two triples, six home runs, 20 RBI, 31 runs, 18 walks and 11 steals. Has 11 career multi-hit games and three multi-RBI games…In 2026, played in 42 games and made 38 starts (36 in center field). batted .255 with a .423 slugging percentage. Posted 35 hits, six doubles, one triple, five homers, 18 RBI, 21 runs and nine steals…In 2025, played in 27 games and made one start. Batted .333 with five hits, one double, one triple, one homer, two RBI, 10 runs and two steals.

HIGH SCHOOL

Played at Kell High School for head coach Todd Harris…Was a member of the USA 18u National Team and participated in the 2024 MLB Combine…Named a Perfect Game All-American and a Baseball Factory Under Armour All-American…Collected first-team All-State and first-team All-Region honors as a senior…Selected to the MLB Development Program, Dream Series, Breakthrough Series and Hank Aaron Invitational…Batted .330 with a .496 on base percentage and 34 steals as a senior…Rated as the No. 51 player and No. 13 shortstop in the country and No. 4 player and No. 2 shortstop in Georgia by Perfect Game in the 2024 class…Also played football at Kell, earning multiple Division I offers as a quarterback. Earned first-team all-state and all-region honors as a senior. Tallied 4,300 passing yards and 44 touchdowns to go with 1,300 rushing yards and 20 touchdowns in his career…Played travel ball for East Cobb Astros 17U.

PERSONAL

Son of Jah and Tanya Clavon…Majoring in sociology.

Zach DenDekker · RHP · Sr · R/R · 6-8 · 215 · Mission Viejo, Calif./El Toro · Orange Coast College/Loyola Marymount

ORANGE COAST COLLEGE (2024-25), LOYOLA MARYMOUNT (2026)

Attended Orange Coast College from 2024-25, playing for head coach Nate Johnson…In 2024, pitched in nine games and tallied six strikeouts in 9.2 innings…In 2025, started 12 games and earned one win, while throwing 53.2 innings and striking out 60 batters. Had four outings going 4+ innings and allowing one or less earned run. Went five or more innings in five starts and had 7+ strikeouts in five starts…In 2026, pitched in 16 games (three starts) for Loyola Marymount. Collected one win and recorded 41 strikeouts in 45 innings. Pitched at least three innings in 10 of his 16 appearances. Had six outings going 4+ innings and allowing one or less run. Struck out five batters in five outings.

HIGH SCHOOL

Played at El Toro High School for head coach Mike Gonzales…Earned letters as a junior and senior…Collected first-team All-Conference honors.

PERSONAL

Parents are Tonya Sanseverino, Clifford DenDekker and stepfather, James Sanseverino…Has four siblings, Mckenna, Julien, Luca and Camile…Julien played tennis at Chapman University.

Ryan McKay · IF · Jr. · L/R · 5-10 · 190 · Clarkston, Mich. · Orchard Lake St. Mary’s · Michigan State

MICHIGAN STATE (2024-26)

Started in 161 games at Michigan State…Named second-team All-Big Ten in 2025…Earned CSC Academic All-District honors…Is a two-time Academic All-Big Ten honoree and a two-time Big Ten Distinguished Scholar…In his career, is batting .285 with a .767 OPS. Owns 169 hits, 34 doubles, two triples, nine home runs, 85 RBI, 109 runs and 21 steals…In 2026, collected 45 hits, seven doubles, two home runs, 26 RBI, 28 runs and six steals. Had 10 multi-hit games and three multi-RBI games…In 2025, tallied a .319 average, 67 hits, 20 doubles, one triple, five home runs, 28 RBI, 58 runs and 11 steals. Had 18 multi-hit games and four multi-RBI games. Ranked fourth in the Big Ten in doubles per game (0.37), fifth in total doubles (20) and ninth in runs per game (1.07)…In 2024, hit .302 with 57 hits, seven doubles, one triple, two home runs, 31 RBI, 23 runs and four steals. Had 17 multi-hit games and four multi-RBI games…Played for the Hyannis Harbor Hawks in the Cape Code League in 2025, posting a .300 average (third in the league), a .374 on-base percentage (12^th) and a .354 slugging percentage (t-22^nd). Compiled 39 hits, seven doubles, 10 RBI, 15 walks and eight steals.

HIGH SCHOOL

Played at Orchard Lake St. Mary’s High School for head coach Matt Petry…Was a four-year letterman…Helped OLSM to a Michigan state record 84-straight wins, including a 34-6 mark as a senior…Led OLSM to three-straight MHSAAC championships, four central division championships and four CHSL titles…Played in the Michigan High School Baseball Coaches Association East-West All-Star Baseball Classic…Earned Metro Detroit Honorable Mention Dream Team honors…Named All-District and All-Region twice…Was first-team All-Catholic League and Defensive Player of the Year as a junior…Posted a .361 average, 34 RBI and 16 steals as a junior…Rated as the No. 15 player and No. 1 second baseman in Michigan by Prep Baseball Report…Also played basketball at St. Mary’s…Played travel ball for Motor City Hitdogs and DBacks Elite.

PERSONAL

Son of Christina and Larry McKay…Has one brother, Austin McKay, and three sisters, Alexis, Taylor and Lauren McKay…Majoring in economics.

Dan Pardini · LHP · Fr · L/L · 6-2 · 185 · Eatontown, N.J./Christian Brothers Academy 

HIGH SCHOOL

Played at Christian Brothers Academy High School for head coach Marty Kenny…Helped Christian Brothers to two conference championships and a state sectional championship…Named County Player of the Year…Tabbed first-team All-Conference and All-Division…As a senior, went 5-0, allowing no runs and just nine hits in 25.2 innings…Ranked by Perfect Game as the No. 163 LHP in the 2026 class as well as the No. 70 prospect and No. 10 LHP in New Jersey…Tabbed as the No. 64 prospect and No. 12 LHP in New Jersey by Prep Baseball Report…Played travel ball for Canes American.

PERSONAL

Son of Daiana and Luciano Pardini…Intends to major in physiology.

Dom Ruggiero · LHP · So. · L/L · 6-2 · 180 · Royersford, Pa./Spring-Ford · Richmond

RICHMOND (2026)

Made 22 appearances on the mound…Named to Atlantic 10 All-Rookie Team…Posted a 2-1 record and five saves…Recorded a 3.76 ERA and 28 strikeouts in 26 innings while holding opposing hitters to a .219 average…Ranked sixth in the Atlantic 10 with five saves…Had eight appearances going 1+ inning and allowing no runs…Went more than one inning in eight outings and had multiple strikeouts in eight appearances.

HIGH SCHOOL

Played at Spring-Ford High School for head coach Rick Harrison…Was a four-year letterman…Helped the Rams to a District 1 championship and a state quarterfinals appearance in 2023.

PERSONAL

Son of Lee Ruggiero…Has a brother, Gabe…His father attended Penn State and his brother currently attends Penn State…Majoring in economics.

TJ Schmalzle · OF · R-Sr · R/R · 6-0 · 200 · Hawley, Pa./Wallenpaupack Area · Fairfield

FAIRFIELD (2023-26)

Played in 134 games and started in 133 contests…Named All-MAAC second team in 2026…Tabbed CSC Academic All-District in 2026…Member of the MAAC All-Academic Team in 2024-26…In his career, has collected 127 hits, 29 doubles, two triples, 19 home runs, 89 RBI, 133 runs and 49 steals. Owns a .459 slugging percentage and a .406 on base percentage…Has 31 career multi-hit games, 23 multi-RBI games and two multi-homer games…In 2026, batted .285 with a .523 slugging percentage and a .397 on base percentage. Recorded 61 hits, 16 doubles, one triple, 11 home runs, 42 RBI, 67 runs and 25 steals…Was one of 10 D1 players in 2026 with 11+ home runs and 25+ steals…Led the MAAC in runs (67) and runs per game (1.24; 20^th nationally), while ranking third in steals (25), fourth in sac flies (5) and fifth in steals per game (0.46)…In 2025, hit .280 with 54 hits, 13 doubles, one triple, eight home runs, 40 RBI, 52 runs and 19 steals…Ranked fifth in the MAAC with 42 walks…In 2024, had 12 hits, seven RBI, 14 runs and five steals…Redshirted in 2023 due to injury.

HIGH SCHOOL

Played at Wallenpaupack Area High School for head coach Todd Schmalzle…Was a three-time All-League and a two-time All-Region selection…Picked up Team MVP honors twice…Tallied a .422 career average with 86 hits and 86 runs in 64 games…Set Wallenpaupack Area records for career hits, runs and steals and their season steals record…As a senior, slashed .429/.523/1.137…Also played football and basketball…Was a two-time All-State selection as a safety in football…Named to the All-Star team in basketball…Played travel ball for Baseball U PA.

PERSONAL

Son of Henry and Lorie Schmalzle…Has two sisters, Madison and Kayla…Father, Henry, played baseball at Moravian College…Mother, Lorie, played softball at Kutztown…Sister, Madison, played softball at Towson…Earned bachelor’s degree in finance and business analytics at Fairfield…Pursuing master’s of business administration.

Anthony Tirado · IF · R-Jr · L/R · 6-1 · 170 · Cheshire, Conn./Cheshire Academy · UMass

UMASS (2025-26)

Has played in 92 games and started in 89 games…In his career, owns a .311 average, .431 slugging percentage and .412 on base percentage…Collected 112 hits, 22 doubles, three triples, five home runs, 52 RBI, 81 runs and 39 steals…Has 27 career multi-hit games and 14 career multi-RBI games…In 2026, batted .335 with 61 hits, 13 doubles, three triples, one home runs, 25 RBI, 37 runs and 22 steals. Had a .456 slugging percentage and a .403 on base percentage…Ranked third in the MAC in triples (3) and triples per game (0.07), fifth in steals per game (0.5), eighth in hits per game (1.39) and eighth in steals (22)…In 2025, posted a .287 average with a .404 slugging percentage and a .420 on base percentage. Tallied 51 hits, nine doubles, four home runs, 27 RBI, 44 runs and 17 steals…Redshirted in 2024.

HIGH SCHOOL

Played at Cheshire Academy for head coach Anthony Giano…Served as a team captain as a senior…Helped Cheshire Academy to a conference championship…Earned Team MVP honors as a senior…Named New England Baseball Journal Second Team as a senior…Picked up All-NEPSAC first-team and Western New England Prep Baseball League Cleary Division Player of the Year honors…Holds school record for stolen bases in a season with 21…Batted .400 with 21 runs and a 1.090 OPS as a senior…Also played basketball at Cheshire Academy…Played travel ball for the US9 Prospects Club Team.

PERSONAL

Son of George and Alison Tirado…Has a sister, Gabby…Father, George, played baseball at Georgia College…Sister, Gabby, plays soccer at Elon…Cousin, Manny Cruz, played baseball at Southern New Hampshire and was drafted by the Cincinnati Reds…Majoring in economics.

Shanley Wall · OF · R-Sr · L/L · 5-10 · 190 · Souderton, Pa./Souderton · East Stroudsburg

EAST STROUDSBURG (2023-26)

Has played in 148 games and made 129 starts…In 2025, named All-PSAC East second team…In 2024, tabbed ABCA/Rawlings All-Atlantic Region first team, D2CCA All-Atlantic Region First Team, NCBWA All-Atlantic Region first team, ABCA/Rawlings Atlantic Region All-Defensive Team and All-PSAC East first team…Was a PSAC scholar-athlete each year at ESU and CSC Academic All-District in 2025…

In his career, has batted .356 with a .487 slugging percentage and a .457 on-base percentage to go with 160 hits, 30 doubles, one triple, nine home runs, 88 RBI, 124 runs and 41 steals…Has 42 career multi-hit games and 22 career multi-RBI games…In 2026, started eight games before an injury...Batted .304 with seven hits, two doubles, five RBI, five runs and three steals…In 2025, started 57 games. Posted a .328 average, .455 slugging percentage and a .449 on base percentage. Tallied 62 hits, nine doubles, five home runs, 40 RBI, 53 runs and 21 steals. Led the PSAC with 43 walks while ranking second in sac flies (7), third in walks per game (0.75), fourth in runs (53), seventh in steals (21) and ninth in steals per game (0.37)…In 2024, started in 57 contests. Hit .401 with a .553 slugging percentage and a .472 on base percentage. Recorded 79 hits, 16 doubles, one triple, four home runs, 37 RBI, 50 runs and 11 steals. Led the PSAC with 79 hits, while sitting second in average (.401) and hits per game (1.39), fourth in doubles (16), fifth in sac flies (5) and 10^th in on base percentage (.472)…In 2023, played in 26 games and started in seven games. Batted .293 with 12 hits, three doubles, six RBI, 16 runs and six steals. 

HIGH SCHOOL

Played at Souderton High School for head coach Mike Childs…Helped the Big Red to a conference title…Named a first-team all-conference selection twice…Earned Team MVP honors …Batted .375 as a senior…Was an honor roll student…Played travel ball for PA Shockers.

PERSONAL

Son of Ed and Amy Wall…Has a brother, Conlan…Father, Ed, played baseball at Lock Haven and mother, Amy, played lacrosse at Lock Haven…Brother, Conlan, played baseball at St. Joseph’s…Earned bachelor of science in exercise science at East Stroudsburg…Pursuing grad certificate in organization development and chance essentials.