Baseball News

By: Jared Barton 

North Allegheny Baseball senior Dominic Williamson has decided where he will play at the next level.

The infielder announced on social media that he will attend Case Western Reserve University next fall.

Williamson was a second-team Big 56 All-Conference selection last spring. He batted .333 with 20 hits, 17 runs scored, 11 RBI a home run and two doubles. He also had five stolen bases.

In the field, Williamson registered 21 putouts, 17 assists and turned two double plays.

Case Western Reserve University competes in NCAA DIII Baseball as a member of the University Athletic Association. The Spartans were 20-19 overall last season. In 2025, Case Western Reserve reached the NCAA DIII Super Regional with a 30-14-1 overall record.

By: Jared Barton

North Allegheny baseball senior Mason Dratfinsky has decided where he will continue his academic and athletic career upon graduation in the spring.

Dratfinsky announced via social media on Sunday that he will be heading to Slippery Rock University next fall. He is the second player from the 2027 graduating class to commit to SRU, with Jake Fritz making his announcement in September. 

 

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The infielder and outfielder batted .357 in 20 games last season for the Tigers with 20 hits, 10 runs, 11 RBI, six doubles and a triple. He led the team with 16 stolen bases. Dratfinsky boasted a .914 fielding percentage with 29 putouts. He also saw four and a third innings of work on the mound with six strikeouts. For his success in 2026, Dratfinsky was named a first-team Big 56 All-Conference outfielder, along with Fritz.

Slippery Rock baseball plays at the NCAA Division II level as a member of the Pennsylvania State Athletic Conference. The team went 30-18 last season, including a 16-12 mark in PSAC play, qualifying for the postseason. Slippery Rock lost to Shepherd University in the opening round of the PSAC tournament to end the season.

By: Jared Barton

North Allegheny multi-sport athlete Gavin Ust has announced his plans for next fall.

The senior posted on social media Thursday that he will be continuing his baseball career at Mercyhurst University.

 

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Ust is a catcher and infielder for the Tiger baseball team. He was named a second-team Big 56 All-Conference selection last spring as a utility player.

Ust batted .222 in 2026 with 10 hits, including two doubles, four RBI and accounted for 13 runs. He was walked 10 times and had seven stolen bases. The senior had a .964 fielding percentage last season with 59 putouts, 22 assists and seven double plays.

Ust is also a member of the North Allegheny football team as a wide receiver and defensive back.

Mercyhurst participates in baseball at the NCAA DI level as a member of the Northeast Conference.

By: Jared Barton

North Allegheny baseball senior Roman Kohler has committed to play at the next level.

The infielder and pitcher announced on social media Tuesday that he will be heading to Allegheny College after his Tiger career comes to a close.

 

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Kohler appeared in four games last season and pitched 14.2 innings of work for the Tigers. He registered a 3.34 ERA with 11 strikeouts and an opponent batting average of .196.

He was also perfect in the field with two putouts.

Allegheny College participates in Division III Baseball as a member of the Presidents’ Athletic Conference. Last season, the Gators went 26-16 overall and reached the conference baseball tournament.

By: Jared Barton

North Allegheny baseball standout Jake Fritz has committed to play at the next level.

The senior has decided to play at Slippery Rock University when his time with the Tigers comes to a close.

Fritz batted over .300 last season and accrued more than 20 hits. The senior was also one of the team’s best pitchers. He was named first-team Big 56 All-Conference for his play in the outfield as well.

Slippery Rock baseball plays at the NCAA Division II level as a member of the Pennsylvania State Athletic Conference. The team went 30-18 last season, including a 16-12 mark in PSAC play, qualifying for the postseason. Slippery Rock lost to Shepherd University in the opening round of the PSAC tournament to end the season.

Celebrate a season of athletic excellence across the board! Highlighted by state title runs from our PIAA champion boys’ tennis and boys’ volleyball teams, you can relive all the top moments, team achievements, and student-athlete milestones by checking out the North Allegheny Spring Recap E-Publication.