2026 George Mason Patriots baseball team

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ConferenceAtlantic 10 Conference
Record19–23 (10–11 A-10)
Headcoach
Assistant coaches
  • Evan Duhon (3rd season)
  • Kyle Darmstead (3rd season)
2026 George Mason Patriots baseball
ConferenceAtlantic 10 Conference
Record19–23 (10–11 A-10)
Head coach
Assistant coaches
  • Evan Duhon (3rd season)
  • Kyle Darmstead (3rd season)
Hitting coachTyler Nelin (3rd season)
Pitching coachTommy Winterstein (2nd season)
Home stadiumSpuhler Field
Seasons
← 2025
2027 →
2026 Atlantic 10 Conference baseball standings
Conf.Overall
TeamW L T PCTW L T PCT
Saint Joseph's  ‍‍‍ 19–2–0 .90529–14–0 .674
Davidson ‍‍‍ 14–7–0 .66723–18–0 .561
Richmond ‍‍‍ 12–9–0 .57125–19–0 .568
VCU ‍‍‍ 12–9–0 .57123–20–0 .535
Fordham ‍‍‍ 12–9–0 .57122–23–0 .489
Rhode Island ‍‍‍ 11–10–0 .52417–25–0 .405
George Mason ‍‍‍ 10–11–0 .47619–22–0 .463
Dayton ‍‍‍ 9–12–0 .42924–19–0 .558
George Washington ‍‍‍ 9–12–0 .42917–25–0 .405
Saint Louis ‍‍‍ 8–13–0 .38117–27–0 .386
St. Bonaventure ‍‍‍ 6–15–0 .28612–27–1 .313
La Salle ‍‍‍ 4–17–0 .19018–26–0 .409
† – Conference champion
‡ – Tournament champion
y – Invited to the NCAA tournament
As of April 27, 2026[1]
Rankings from D1Baseball

The 2026 George Mason Patriots baseball team represents George Mason University in the sport of college baseball for the 2026 season. The Patriots compete in the Atlantic 10 Conference (A-10) and play their home games at Spuhler Field in Fairfax, Virginia. The team is led by head coach Shawn Camp in his fourth season.

The Patriots are coming off a 40–21 (20–10) season, where they qualified as the second-overall seed for the 2025 Atlantic 10 Conference baseball tournament. There, the Patriots went 4–2, losing in the final to Rhode Island.[2] George Mason did not receive an at-large berth into the 2025 NCAA Division I baseball tournament. Outfielder, James Quinn-Irons, was named the Atlantic 10 Conference Player of the Year, and for the first time George Mason history, was named a Golden Spikes Award semifinalist. Quinn-Irons was drafted in the fifth round of the 2025 MLB draft by the Tampa Bay Rays and assigned to their single-A affiliate, Charleston RiverDogs.[3] Additionally, Quinn-Irons was named to the 2025 College Baseball All-America Team.[4]

In addition to Quinn-Irons, shortstop Owen Clyne and starting pitchers, Brandon Cassedy and Connor O'Hara were named to the all-Atlantic 10 first team.[5] Designated hitter, Owen Hull, was named to the All-Atlantic 10 second team. Lucas Alberti and Andrew Raymond were named to the All-Rookie team while Gardner Meeks, and O'Hara were named to the All-Academic team.[6]

Preseason

Preseason Atlantic 10 awards and honors

Preseason awards will be announced in February 2026.

Preseason All-Atlantic 10 Team
Player No. Pos. Team Class Selector
Owen Clyne11SSFirstSeniorPerfect Game
Lucas Alberti16OFFirstSophomorePerfect Game
Carter Kelsey45RPFirstGraduatePerfect Game

Coaches poll

The coaches poll was released on February 13, 2026. George Mason was selected to finish second.[7]

Coaches' Poll
Predicted
finish		 Team Points
1Rhode Island136 (5)
2George Mason122 (4)
T−3Saint Joseph's98 (1)
Saint Louis98
T−5Dayton83 (1)
Richmond83
7Davidson77
8VCU71 (1)
9George Washington68
10Fordham56
11St. Bonaventure24
12La Salle20

Personnel

Starters

Lineup
Pos.No.Player.Year
C12Logan Vaughan
1B13Matthew WestleyJunior
2B3Jake BagneriseFreshman
3B2Jake ButlerJunior
SS11Owen ClyneSenior
LF16Lucas AlbertiSophomore
CF9Luciano TerilliGraduate
RF8Drew CanodySenior
DH5Jackson MorseFreshman
Weekend pitching rotation
DayNo.Player.Year
Friday43Diego CardenasGraduate
Saturday31Logan RumbergSenior
Sunday38Jake DrummSophomore

Roster

2026 George Mason Patriots baseball team
PlayersCoaches
#Pos.NameB/THeightWeightYearHome town
1 INF Evan Blanchard R/R 5 ft 10 in (1.78 m) 180 lb (82 kg) Sr Manassas, VA
2 INF Jake Butler R/R 5 ft 11 in (1.8 m) 205 lb (93 kg) Jr Baltimore, MD
3 INF Julius Bagnerise R/R 5 ft 9 in (1.75 m) 170 lb (77 kg) Fr Woodbridge, VA
5 INF Jackson Morse R/R 5 ft 9 in (1.75 m) 180 lb (82 kg) Fr Raynham, MA
7 OF Vincent Cowdrey S/R 5 ft 11 in (1.8 m) 195 lb (88 kg) Jr White Lake, MI
8 UTL Drew Canody S/R 6 ft 1 in (1.85 m) 210 lb (95 kg) Sr Tampa, FL
9 OF Luciano Terilli S/R 5 ft 11 in (1.8 m) 180 lb (82 kg) Gr Dallas, TX
11 INF Owen Clyne L/L 6 ft 2 in (1.88 m) 185 lb (84 kg) Sr Wichita, KS
12 C Logan Vaughan R/R 6 ft 1 in (1.85 m) 210 lb (95 kg) Gr Coweta, OK
13 INF Matthew Westley L/R 6 ft 0 in (1.83 m) 200 lb (91 kg) Jr Manassas, VA
15 UTL Cooper Smith R/R 5 ft 11 in (1.8 m) 190 lb (86 kg) Gr Eden Prairie, MN
16 OF Lucas Alberti R/R 5 ft 10 in (1.78 m) 185 lb (84 kg) So Toronto, ON
17 C Jack McCarthy R/R 6 ft 2 in (1.88 m) 215 lb (98 kg) RS So Burke, VA
18 RHP Brandon Hsu R/R 5 ft 10 in (1.78 m) 185 lb (84 kg) Gr Brookline, NH
19 RHP Owen Stewart S/R 6 ft 3 in (1.91 m) 180 lb (82 kg) Sr Elmira, NY
20 RHP Brant Ertel R/R 6 ft 1 in (1.85 m) 185 lb (84 kg) Jr Cedar Grove, IN
23 OF Laken Tignor R/R 5 ft 10 in (1.78 m) 195 lb (88 kg) Sr Tappahannock, VA
25 RHP Tyson Willis R/R 6 ft 4 in (1.93 m) 220 lb (100 kg) Gr Snohomish, WA
26 RHP Toby Hueber R/R 5 ft 9 in (1.75 m) 175 lb (79 kg) Jr Cincinnati, OH
30 RHP Jackson Peters R/R 6 ft 5 in (1.96 m) 230 lb (104 kg) Gr Planto, TX
31 RHP Logan Rumberg R/R 5 ft 11 in (1.8 m) 185 lb (84 kg) Sr Okotoks, AB
32 RHP Thomas Wrehe R/R 6 ft 1 in (1.85 m) 210 lb (95 kg) Gr Fort Worth, TX
33 LHP Tanner Kaler L/L 6 ft 0 in (1.83 m) 190 lb (86 kg) Jr Concord, NC
35 RHP Aiden Parker R/R 6 ft 7 in (2.01 m) 210 lb (95 kg) Fr Virginia Beach, VA
36 RHP Parker Thomas S/R 6 ft 3 in (1.91 m) 215 lb (98 kg) Jr Bowie, MD
37 RHP Sam DiLella R/R 6 ft 2 in (1.88 m) 205 lb (93 kg) Gr Wayne, PA
38 RHP Jake Drumm R/R 6 ft 2 in (1.88 m) 185 lb (84 kg) So Burke, VA
40 C Austin O'Hara R/R 5 ft 10 in (1.78 m) 185 lb (84 kg) Fr Ponte Vedra Beach, FL
43 RHP Diego Cardenas R/R 5 ft 11 in (1.8 m) 190 lb (86 kg) Gr South Bend, IN
45 RHP Carter Kelsey R/R 6 ft 5 in (1.96 m) 235 lb (107 kg) Gr Westport, CT
46 LHP Shaun O'Keeffe L/L 6 ft 1 in (1.85 m) 195 lb (88 kg) Jr Toms River, NJ
55 LHP Michael Madigan L/L 6 ft 0 in (1.83 m) 205 lb (93 kg) So Syracuse, NY
Head coach

Shawn Camp

Assistant coach(es)

Tyler Nelin
Tommy Winterstein
Evan Duhon

Legend
  • (C) Team captain
  • (S) Suspended
  • (I) Ineligible
  • Injured Injured
  • Redshirt Current redshirt

Roster
Last update: April 13, 2026

Coaching staff

2026 George Mason Patriots baseball coaching staff
NamePositionSeasons at
GMU		Alma mater
Shawn CampHead coach4George Mason University (1996)
Evan DuhonAssistant coach2Queens University of Charlotte (2019)
Tyler NelinHitting coach3George Mason University (2017)
Tommy WintersteinPitching coach2Charleston Southern University (2016)
Kyle DarmsteadDirector of Operations3Christopher Newport University (2020)
Hannah StaplefordAthletic Trainer6Longwood University (2017)
Brandon GoldenDirector of Player Performance1East Carolina University (2012)
Danile OstbergStrength & Conditioning Coach3Rutgers University–New Brunswick (2016)

Offseason

Departures

Offseason departures
Name No. Pos. Height Weight Year Hometown Notes
Brandon Cassedy3RHP5 ft 11 in (1.80 m)230 pounds (100 kg)JunioerManassas, VADid not return
Sam Lavin13C6 ft 1 in (1.85 m)195 pounds (88 kg)GraduateAlgonquin, ILGraduated
Connor O'Hara14RHP6 ft 3 in (1.91 m)210 pounds (95 kg)GraduateDavie, FLGraduated
Jonny Wall15INF6 ft 0 in (1.83 m)200 pounds (91 kg)GraduateVirginia Beach, VAGraduated
Nick Barenz17C6 ft 2 in (1.88 m)215 pounds (98 kg)GraduatePotomac Falls, VAGraduated
Daniel Elliott21RHP6 ft 0 in (1.83 m)190 pounds (86 kg)GraduateFulton, MDGraduated
Ryan Edmonds22RHP6 ft 2 in (1.88 m)220 pounds (100 kg)SophomoreSevern, MDDid not return
Ryan Ament35LHP6 ft 5 in (1.96 m)230 pounds (100 kg)GraduateParlin, NJGraduated
Britt Yount37RHP6 ft 2 in (1.88 m)210 pounds (95 kg)SeniorStafford, VAGraduated
Gardner Meeks45RHP5 ft 10 in (1.78 m)180 pounds (82 kg)GraduateVirginia Beach, VAGraduated

Outgoing transfers

Outgoing transfers
Name Number Pos. Height Weight Hometown Year New school Source
Tripp Capers5OF5 ft 11 in (1.80 m)185 pounds (84 kg)Blue Bell, PAFreshmanJefferson[8]
Owen Hull6INF6 ft 4 in (1.93 m)215 pounds (98 kg)Alexandria, VASophomoreNorth Carolina[9]
Garrett Pancione7C6 ft 1 in (1.85 m)205 pounds (93 kg)Warrenton, VAJuniorFerrum[10]
Andrew Raymond9C6 ft 1 in (1.85 m)195 pounds (88 kg)Middletown, MDFreshmanMississippi State[11]
Ty Uchman12LHP6 ft 2 in (1.88 m)195 pounds (88 kg)Viera, FLSophomoreGrand Valley State[12]
Ty Tomlinson18INF6 ft 2 in (1.88 m)195 pounds (88 kg)Portage, MIFreshmanWestern Michigan[13]
Louden Hilliard25RHP5 ft 11 in (1.80 m)180 pounds (82 kg)Milford, OHFreshmanMorehead State
Dylan McCarthy28RHP6 ft 1 in (1.85 m)210 pounds (95 kg)Chester, VTSophomoreStonehill
Cole Egan32LHP6 ft 2 in (1.88 m)185 pounds (84 kg)Pittsburgh, PASophomoreEastern Michigan
Michael Bilo33RHP6 ft 4 in (1.93 m)215 pounds (98 kg)Mason, OHFreshmanWright State
Jake Stanley34C5 ft 10 in (1.78 m)195 pounds (88 kg)Wake Forest, NCFreshmanBrunswick

2025 MLB draft

2025 MLB draft selections
Round Pick Overall pick Player Position MLB team
511147James Quinn-IronsOFTampa Bay Rays
1816541Connor KnoxPChicago Cubs

Acquisitions

Incoming transfers

Incoming transfers
Name No. Pos. Height Weight Hometown Year Previous school
Vincent Cowdrey7C/OF5 ft 11 in (1.80 m)195 pounds (88 kg)White Lake, MIJuniorMacomb
Matthew Westley13INF6 ft 0 in (1.83 m)200 pounds (91 kg)Manassas, VAJuniorVirginia Tech
Jack McCarthy17C6 ft 2 in (1.88 m)215 pounds (98 kg)Burke, VARS SophomoreMarymount
Tanner Kaler33LHP6 ft 0 in (1.83 m)190 pounds (86 kg)Concord, NCJuniorCharlotte
Parker Thomas36RHP6 ft 3 in (1.91 m)215 pounds (98 kg)Bowie, MDJuniorWright State

Incoming recruits

2025 GMU Recruits
NameNumberB/TPos.HeightWeightHometownHigh School
Julius Bagnerise3R/RINF5 ft 9 in (1.75 m)170 pounds (77 kg)Woodbridge, VAColgan
Jackson Morse5R/RINF5 ft 9 in (1.75 m)180 pounds (82 kg)Raynham, MAXaverian Brothers
Aiden Parker35R/RRHP6 ft 7 in (2.01 m)210 pounds (95 kg)Virginia Beach, VAFirst Colonial
Austin O'Hara40R/RC5 ft 10 in (1.78 m)185 pounds (84 kg)Ponte Vedra Beach, FLJacksonville Episcopal

Game log

2026 George Mason Patriots baseball game log (19–23)
Regular Season (19–23)
May (0–0)
Date Time (ET) TV Opponent Rank Stadium Score Win Loss Save Attendance Overall A10 Source
Revolutionary Rivalry
May 13:00 p.m.ESPN+George WashingtonSpuhler Field
May 22:00 p.m.ESPN+George WashingtonSpuhler Field
May 31:00 p.m.ESPN+George WashingtonSpuhler Field
May 56:00 p.m.FloSportsat William & Mary*Plumeri Park
Williamsburg, VA		—
May 83:00 p.m.ESPN+at DaytonLarry Woerner Field
Dayton, OH
May 91:00 p.m.ESPN+at DaytonLarry Woerner Field
May 1012:00 p.m.ESPN+at DaytonLarry Woerner Field
May 142:00 p.m.ESPN+La SalleSpuhler Field
May 151:00 p.m.ESPN+La SalleSpuhler Field
May 1612:00 p.m.ESPN+La SalleSpuhler Field
Postseason (0–0)
Legend:        = Win        = Loss        = Canceled
Bold = George Mason team member
Rankings are based on the team's current ranking in the D1Baseball poll.

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