The 2020 VCU Rams baseball team was the program's 50th baseball season, and their 8th season the Atlantic 10 Conference. The regular season began on February 14, 2020, and was scheduled to conclude on May 16, 2020. The season was cancelled on March 12, 2020, due to the COVID-19 pandemic.[2] The Rams finished the season with a 9–8 record.
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The Atlantic 10 Baseball Tournament was to be hosted by VCU and was to be held from May 20–23, 2020.
The Atlantic 10 baseball media poll was released on February 10, 2020. VCU was picked to win the Atlantic 10 regular season championship.[3]
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Coaches' Poll |
Predicted finish |
Team |
Points |
1 | VCU | 162 (8) |
2 | Fordham | 149 (2) |
3 | Dayton | 144 (3) |
4 | Richmond | 123 |
5 | Davidson | 112 |
6 | Saint Louis | 111 |
7 | Rhode Island | 97 |
8 | George Washington | 73 |
9 | Saint Joseph's | 71 |
10 | George Mason | 52 |
11 | UMass | 37 |
12 | La Salle | 31 |
13 | St. Bonaventure | 21 |
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2020 VCU Rams Roster[4] |
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Pitchers
- 8 – Hogan Brown – Junior
- 9 – Nick Evangelista – Junior
- 10 – Edwin Serrano – Junior
- 12 – Brandon Henson – Senior
- 18 – Justin Sorokowski – RS Junior
- 19 – Jack Schroeder – Junior
- 20 – Jaden Griffin – Sophomore
- 23 – Devin Dunn – Junior
- 24 – Maddison Furman – Sophomore
- 25 – Jack Masloff – Freshman
- 26 – Cooper Benzin – RS Freshman
- 30 – Michael Dailey – RS Senior
- 33 – Mason Delane – Freshman
- 38 – Danny Watson – Sophomore
- 39 – Evan Chenier – Sophomore
- 42 – Brooks Knapek – RS Junior
- 42 – Nate Boyle – Junior
- 43 – Carter Knapek – RS Junior
- 45 – Evan Elliott – Freshman
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Infielders
- 1 – Steven Carpenter – Senior
- 2 – Paul Witt – Senior
- 3 – Brett Willett – Senior
- 4 – Alex Aguila – Freshman
- 6 – Phillipe Roy – Freshman
- 14 – Brett Norwood – Senior
- 16 – Liam Hibbits – Junior
- 22 – Andrew Puglielli – Senior
- 27 – Brett Young – RS Freshman
- 28 – Tyler Locklear – Freshman
- 32 – Greg Ryan – Sophomore
- 40 – Will Carlone – Freshman
Utility
- 8 – Hogan Brown – Junior
- 19 – Jack Schroeder – Junior
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Catchers
- 15 – Hunter Vay – Junior
- 17 – Josh Simon – Senior
- 21 – Logan Amiss – Sophomore
- 31 – Connor Hicks – RS Freshman
- 36 – Matt Stallings – RS Junior
- 37 – Nic Ericsson – Freshman
Outfielders
- 12 – Brandon Henson – Senior
- 26 – Cooper Benzin – Sophomore
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Legend |
| VCU win |
| VCU loss |
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(10) | Extra innings |
* | Non-conference game |
Bold | VCU team member |
† | Make-Up Game |
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2020 VCU Rams baseball game log |
Regular season (8–4) |
February (7–3) |
Date |
Opponent |
Rank |
Site/stadium |
Score |
Win |
Loss |
Save |
Attendance |
Overall record |
A10 Record |
February 14 |
at Charlotte* |
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Hayes Stadium • Charlotte, NC |
W 17–5 | E. Chenier (1–0) | B. McGowan (0–1) | E. Serrano (1) | 812 |
1–0 |
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February 15 |
at Charlotte* |
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Hayes Stadium • Charlotte, NC |
L 4–5 (11) | T. Starnes (1–0) | C. Knapek (0–1) | none | 887 |
1–1 |
— |
February 16 |
at Charlotte* |
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Hayes Stadium • Charlotte, NC |
W 8–4 | M. Furman (1–0) | A. Roach (0–1) | none | 682 |
2–1 |
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February 18 |
Norfolk State* |
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The Diamond • Richmond, VA |
W 10–1 | J. Griffin (1–0) | J. DeLoatch (0–1) | none | 361 |
3–1 |
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February 21 |
Sacred Heart* |
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The Diamond • Richmond, VA |
W 5–3 | D. Watson (1–0) | C. Thompson (0–1) | E. Chenier (1) | 276 |
4–1 |
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February 22 |
Sacred Heart* |
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The Diamond • Richmond, VA |
L 4–5 | M. Aufiero (1–0) | M. Delane (0–1) | none | 409 |
4–2 |
— |
February 23 |
Sacred Heart* |
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The Diamond • Richmond, VA |
W 6–1 | D. Watson (2–0) | J. Kramer (0–1) | none | 376 |
5–2 |
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February 26 |
Old Dominion* Rivalry |
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The Diamond • Richmond, VA |
L 3–6 | M. Parmentier (1–0) | E. Serrano (0–1) | N. Dean (2) | 310 |
5–3 |
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February 28 |
West Virginia* |
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The Diamond • Richmond, VA |
W 4–1 | M. Furman (2–0) | J. Wolf (2–1) | None | 483 |
6–3 |
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February 29 |
Georgetown* |
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The Diamond • Richmond, VA |
W 20–6 | J. Masloff (1–0) | A. Tonas (0–1) | None | 369 |
7–3 |
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March (2–5) |
Date |
Opponent |
Rank |
Site/stadium |
Score |
Win |
Loss |
Save |
Attendance |
Overall record |
A10 Record |
March 1 |
Wagner* |
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The Diamond • Richmond, VA |
W 9–0 | D. Dunn (1–0) | J. Beyer (0–1) | E. Serrano (2) | 337 |
8–3 |
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March 4 |
at North Carolina* |
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Boshamer Stadium • Chapel Hill, NC |
L 3–8 | D. Palermo (1–0) | J. Sorokowski (0–1) | None | 1,652 |
8–4 |
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March 7 |
vs. Illinois State* |
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John Sessions Stadium • Jacksonville, FL |
L 5–8 | C. Johnson (2–2) | J. Masloff (1–1) | None | 175 |
8–5 |
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March 7 |
at Jacksonville* |
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John Sessions Stadium • Jacksonville, FL |
L 2–4 | M. Cassala (1–2) | M. Delane (0–2) | C. Mauloni (2) | 318 |
8–6 |
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March 8 |
at Jacksonville* |
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John Sessions Stadium • Jacksonville, FL |
L 1–2 | C. Mauloni (1–1) | E. Chenier (1–1) | None | 228 |
8–7 |
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March 10 |
at Charleston* |
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Patriots Point Ballpark • Charleston, SC |
L 3–8 | J. Masloff (1–2) | J. Price (2–1) | None | 476 |
8–8 |
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March 11 |
at The Citadel* |
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Joseph P. Riley Jr. Park • Charleston, SC |
W 8–4 | M. Delane (1–2) | A. Blakely (0–1) | None | 217 |
9–8 |
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March 13 |
Iona* |
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The Diamond • Richmond, VA |
Cancelled due to COVID-19 pandemic |
– |
— |
March 14 |
Iona* |
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The Diamond • Richmond, VA |
– |
— |
March 15 |
Iona* |
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The Diamond • Richmond, VA |
– |
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March 17 |
East Carolina* |
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The Diamond • Richmond, VA |
– |
— |
March 20 |
St. Bonaventure |
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The Diamond • Richmond, VA |
– |
— |
March 21 |
St. Bonaventure |
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The Diamond • Richmond, VA |
– |
— |
March 22 |
St. Bonaventure |
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The Diamond • Richmond, VA |
– |
— |
March 24 |
William & Mary* |
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The Diamond • Richmond, VA |
– |
— |
March 27 |
at George Washington |
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Barcroft Park • Arlington, VA |
– |
— |
March 28 |
at George Washington |
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Barcroft Park • Arlington, VA |
– |
— |
March 29 |
at George Washington |
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Barcroft Park • Arlington, VA |
– |
— |
March 31 |
Maryland* |
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The Diamond • Richmond, VA |
– |
— |
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April (0–0) |
Date |
Opponent |
Rank |
Site/stadium |
Score |
Win |
Loss |
Save |
Attendance |
Overall record |
A10 Record |
April 3 |
Richmond Capital City Classic |
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The Diamond • Richmond, VA |
Cancelled due to COVID-19 pandemic |
– |
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April 4 |
Richmond Capital City Classic |
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The Diamond • Richmond, VA |
– |
— |
April 5 |
Richmond Capital City Classic |
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The Diamond • Richmond, VA |
– |
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April 7 |
Virginia* Duel at the Diamond |
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The Diamond • Richmond, VA |
– |
— |
April 10 |
George Mason Rivalry |
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The Diamond • Richmond, VA |
– |
— |
April 11 |
George Mason Rivalry |
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The Diamond • Richmond, VA |
– |
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April 12 |
George Mason Rivalry |
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The Diamond • Richmond, VA |
– |
— |
April 14 |
at VMI* |
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Gray–Minor Stadium • Lexington, VA |
– |
— |
April 17 |
at New Orleans* |
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Maestri Field • New Orleans, LA |
– |
— |
April 18 |
at New Orleans* |
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Maestri Field • New Orleans, LA |
– |
— |
April 19 |
at New Orleans* |
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Maestri Field • New Orleans, LA |
– |
— |
April 21 |
at William & Mary* |
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Plumeri Park • Williamsburg, VA |
– |
— |
April 24 |
Davidson |
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The Diamond • Richmond, VA |
– |
— |
April 25 |
Davidson |
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The Diamond • Richmond, VA |
– |
— |
April 26 |
Davidson |
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The Diamond • Richmond, VA |
– |
— |
April 28 |
VMI* |
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The Diamond • Richmond, VA |
– |
— |
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May (0–0) |
Date |
Opponent |
Rank |
Site/stadium |
Score |
Win |
Loss |
Save |
Attendance |
Overall record |
A10 Record |
May 1 |
at Dayton |
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Woerner Field • Dayton, OH |
Cancelled due to COVID-19 pandemic |
– |
— |
May 2 |
at Dayton |
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Woerner Field • Dayton, OH |
– |
— |
May 3 |
at Dayton |
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Woerner Field • Dayton, OH |
– |
— |
May 6 |
at Old Dominion* Rivalry |
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Bud Metheny Ballpark • Norfolk, VA |
– |
— |
May 8 |
Saint Louis |
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The Diamond • Richmond, VA |
– |
— |
May 9 |
Saint Louis |
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The Diamond • Richmond, VA |
– |
— |
May 10 |
Saint Louis |
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The Diamond • Richmond, VA |
– |
— |
May 12 |
at Virginia* Duel at the Diamond |
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Davenport Field • Charlottesville, VA |
– |
— |
May 14 |
at Rhode Island |
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Bill Beck Field • Kingston, RI |
– |
— |
May 15 |
at Rhode Island |
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Bill Beck Field • Kingston, RI |
– |
— |
May 16 |
at Rhode Island |
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Bill Beck Field • Kingston, RI |
– |
— |
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Post-season (0–0) |
Atlantic 10 Tournament (0–0) |
Date |
Opponent |
Rank |
Site/stadium |
Score |
Win |
Loss |
Save |
Attendance |
Overall record |
Postseason Record |
May 20 |
TBD First round |
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The Diamond • Richmond, VA |
Cancelled due to COVID-19 pandemic |
– |
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Ranking movements
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Baseball America[6] | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
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D1Baseball[9] | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
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^ Collegiate Baseball ranked 40 teams in their preseason poll, but only ranked 30 teams weekly during the season.
† NCBWA ranks 35 teams in their preseason poll, but only ranks 30 teams weekly during the season.
* A new poll was not released for this week, so for comparison purposes, the previous week's ranking is inserted in this week's slot.
Preseason honors
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"College Top 25". Baseball America. December 28, 2019. Retrieved December 28, 2019.