Top Division I talent in 2024; All-Philly Region Preseason Selections

The Philadelphia Baseball Review again collaborated with local talent evaluators in the Philadelphia region to spotlight top players across various collegiate levels for our annual All-Philly Region Preseason Selections. This joint effort aims to identify impactful players set to make a difference in the upcoming 2024 season. 

 

Here's a breakdown of key players by position with Philly-area programs at the D-I level: 

 

C/DH - Justin Igoe (SR., Saint Joseph's): Stepped into the starting role, showcasing solidity behind the plate with a .304 average, three homers, and 35 RBIs.

 

1B - Jack O'Reilly (GR., Villanova): Played 51 games, securing 50 starts, boasting a .303 average, a team-best .503 slugging percentage, and contributing 59 hits, including 13 doubles and eight home runs. 

 

2B - Ryan Taylor (SO., Penn): Featured in 48 games, starting 47, led the team in walks (25) and steals (nine), hitting .254 with 30 RBIs and a .392 slugging percentage. 

 

3B - Wyatt Henseler (SR., Penn): Set single-season records with 18 home runs, 63 RBIs, and 142 total bases. Led the team in various categories, including a .321 average, 69 hits, 17 doubles, and a remarkable slugging percentage of .660. 

 

SS - Davis Baker (SO., Penn): Three-time Ivy League Rookie of the Week, led the team in doubles (17), posted a .497 slugging percentage, stole seven bases, hit four homers, and finished with 33 RBIs. 

 

SS - Ryan Weingartner (SO., Saint Joseph's): Named to the Atlantic 10 All-Rookie Team after hitting .323 with 10 homers and 36 RBIs. Also stole 17 bases.

 

OF - Ryan Cesarini (JR., Saint Joseph's): Topped the Hawks with a .402 batting average, earning Second Team honors in the Atlantic 10. Contributed eight homers and led in doubles with 17. 

 

RHP - Ryan Dromboski (JR., Penn): Dominated in conference play with five Ivy wins, leading in ERA (2.27), strikeouts (54), and opponent batting average (.165). 

 

RHP - Eli Trop (SR., Penn): Notched a 2.37 ERA in 17 relief appearances, maintaining a 4-0 record and one save, with a remarkable 0.95 WHIP. 

 

RHP - Cole Zaffiro (SR., Penn): Led in innings pitched (72.0) among starting pitchers, with a 3.00 ERA and a 1.14 WHIP while limiting opponents to a .211 batting average. 

 

RHP - Carson Ozmer (SR., Penn): Emerged as a shutdown reliever, allowing just two earned runs in 10 2/3 innings during conference play. 

 

LHP - Ryan DeSanto (SO., Saint Joseph's): Named to the 2023 Atlantic 10 All-Rookie Team, finishing with a 3.99 ERA over 14 appearances, including 11 starts, and holding opponents to a .178 batting average.