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YSU BASEBALL COACH’S CORNER (EP 3) WITH DAN BERTOLINI

February 27, 2020/in YSU Baseball/by YSN Staff

YOUNGSTOWN, OH- Coming off a hot start against Houston, the Penguins took back to the road, this time toward South Carolina to take on the College of Charleston for a 3-game set.

Unfortunately for our Guins, they’d have to battle not only the Cougars but sickness as well. The team had been battling an illness that seemed to make its way through the lineup after returning home, which in turn made for a long weekend on the road. However, the trip wasn’t without its silver linings as Penguin hurler Chad Coles, and backstop, Nick Caruso earned their stripes and share of accolades over the trip.

We were able to sit down with the YSU Skipper to discuss takeaways from the series as well as a few other nuggets you’ll want to know prior to this weekend’s series against Abilene Christian.

Saddle up, and grab your flag as the Guins prepare to Fly the Y in the Lonestar State once again!

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YSU BASEBALL: CHARLESTON PREVIEW SHOW WITH RON POTESTA

February 21, 2020/in YSU Baseball/by YSN Staff

YOUNGSTOWN STATE BASEBALL COACH’S CORNER (EP 2) WITH DAN BERTOLINI

February 18, 2020/in Coach's Corner, YSU Baseball/by YSN Staff

YOUNGSTOWN, OH- Oh what a difference a year makes! The Penguins are back from the Lone Star State and have come back with a series victory in hand. They’ve truly moved to “shock the world” in 2020, and all hands are on deck to do so.

Fourth-year Skipper, Dan Bertolini, sat down with us before jumping on a jet to discuss the Houston series, the support of the program, and some first-week hardware to a much-deserving player.

Following the series win in Houston, Berto reflects on the business trip for his ‘Guins, as well as taking a look ahead at Charleston.

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YOUNGSTOWN STATE BASEBALL COACH’S CORNER (EP 1) WITH DAN BERTOLINI

February 11, 2020/in YSU Baseball/by YSN Staff

YOUNGSTOWN, OH- Oh what a difference a year makes! The Penguins are just about ready to board a flight and head to The Lone Star State to take on Houston. It’s hard to believe, but baseball is here again in Northeast Ohio, and the Guins are ready to “Shock the World” in 2020.

4th year Skipper, Dan Bertolini, sat down with us before jumping on a jet to discuss the offseason, the new regime, the preseason rankings and so much more.

Sit down, relax, and enjoy the second season of YSU Coach’s Corner on YSN!

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YSU BASEBALL ANNOUNCES 2020 SCHEDULE

October 16, 2019/in YSU Baseball/by YSN Staff

*Courtesy of YSUSports.com*

YOUNGSTOWN, OH- The Youngstown State baseball team will begin the 2020 season with a three-game series at Houston and go on to host 21 home games at Eastwood Field, head coach Dan Bertolini has announced.

The 2020 schedule includes one Power-Five opponent and five from the Mid-American Conference. In addition to 21 home games, YSU will play four road contests against regional foes Akron, Kent State, and Pittsburgh.

The Penguins will open the 2020 season on Feb. 14 at Houston, and proceed to play their first 13 and 21 of their first 23 games on the road. The home opener is slated for March 10 against Bowling Green while Horizon League play is set to begin March 13 at Northern Kentucky.

After the opening series in Houston, YSU will play a three-game series at the College of Charleston the next weekend on Feb. 21-23. The Penguins will then travel to play a three-game set at Abilene Christian on Feb. 27-29. Youngstown State will face Houston and Abilene Christian for the first time while the series at College of Charleston will mark the first meeting between the programs since 2011.

The Penguins will remain on the road for a contest at Pittsburgh on March 3 and a four-game series at North Carolina Central on March 6-8. YSU will also be facing North Carolina Central for the first time in program history. After playing their home opener at Eastwood Field against Bowling Green on March 10, the Penguins will open Horizon League play with a three-game series at Northern Kentucky on March 13-15. YSU is scheduled to play 30 conference games in a nine-week span between March 13 and May 16.

The Penguins will return to Ohio for a contest at Toledo on March 17 and a home game against St. Bonaventure the following day. YSU will then hit the road again for a three-game Horizon League series at Milwaukee (March 20-22) and a return trip to Pittsburgh (March 25). The March schedule will conclude with four straight home games at Eastwood Field. Defending Horizon League Tournament champion UIC will come to town for a three-game Horizon League set (March 27-29) before a non-conference matchup with Niagara (March 31).

April will start with a three-game series at defending Horizon League regular-season champion Wright State (April 2-4). The Penguins will then play four of their next five at home beginning with a non-conference contest against Ohio at Eastwood Field on April 7. After making the short trip to Kent State the following day, YSU will return home to host Oakland for a three-game Horizon League series (April 10-12).

The Penguins will continue the April slate with a six-game road stretch beginning at St. Bonaventure on the 14th. YSU will travel to Chicago for a three-game Horizon League set at UIC (April 17-19) before back-to-back non-conference games at Ohio (April 21) and Niagara (April 22). The next four games will be at Eastwood Field beginning with a three-game league series against Northern Kentucky (April 24-26). After hosting Pittsburgh on April 28, the Guins will make the quick trip to Akron the next day to close out April. The Penguins and Zips will meet for the first time since 2015. Akron’s baseball program was cut following the 2015 season and will return in 2020.

Youngstown State will play 11 of its final 15 regular-season games at home include seven of 10 in the month of May. The final month of the season will begin with a three-game Horizon League series against Wright State at Eastwood Field (May 1-3). After a three-game league set at Oakland (May 8-10), the Penguins will enjoy their third and final four-game homestand of the campaign. YSU will host Kent State on May 12 before finishing the regular season with a three-game Horizon League series against Milwaukee on May 14-16.

The Horizon League Tournament is scheduled for May 20-23 at the home of the regular-season champion.

YSN is proud to again be the audio home for all Penguin home games, as well as select road games in 2020. You can join the YSN team and the Guins at YSNLive.com/YSUBaseball .

JUST HOW HE DREW IT UP

April 18, 2019/in YSU Baseball/by YSN Staff

The last 2 years have been a blur for Senior Infielder, Drew Dickerson. For good reason, though, as Dickerson has had a lot of fun playing for the red and white. As a Junior, Drew played in 53 games-all but one at second base. All the while hitting .280 and cranking out 54 hits on the season. So far this year, 18 has matched his extra-base totals at the plate with five doubles and has added a pair of triples as well. Dickerson is looking to go out with a bang as he’s heating up as the season progresses.

One half of the “Canadian Connection” Dickerson hails from Port Hope, Ontario and continues to represent well in Youngstown, Ohio. A General Studies Major at YSU, he’s taken a keen interest in one thing: winning. As of late, Dickerson is passing all the eye tests and has served as the straw that stirs the drink in Coach Bertolini’s lineup.

The Canadian Connection Trevor Wiersma and Drew Dickerson (Photo by David Dermer)

YSN’s Steve Leslie sat down with the Penguin MIddle Infielder to discuss home, his studies, and the excitement of the season thus far in this week’s YSN Penguin Player Profile: JUST HOW HE DREW IT UP.

GLASS HALF FULL

April 6, 2019/in YSU Baseball/by YSN Staff

It’s all about “The Power of Positivity” in the Youngstown State Baseball Clubhouse. From the top down, they speak their destiny into reality as of late. Coach Bertolini feeds off the energy, and excitement of his players, and perhaps none more than Freshman Shortstop, Phillip Glasser.

Youngstown State Baseball 2019 Photo Day – Dec. 7, 2018 (Photo by David Dermer)

The Tallmadge product has been tasked to be in the top portion of the lineup to get on base by any means necessary, and his tenacity and baseball IQ is what has kept him there. This isn’t your ordinary frosh, as Glasser is an experienced middle infielder with accolades to his resume. He was ranked as the 50th overall prospect in Ohio by Perfect Game, which is impressive, to say the least. Let’s not forget that he was a 3-year letterman for Tallmadge including captaining the team that won the 2017 Ohio D2 State Title where he batted .400 with 39 runs, and 20 RBI that season.

For the Guins this season, Phillip has made a nice transition as he’s racked up 22 hits including 4 extra baggers while carrying a nearly .400 OBP. Defensively is where Phillip makes the donuts, as he’s been the pitchers best friend 12 times helping turn double plays with a fielding percentage of .932.

Youngstown State Baseball at Florida State at Dick Howser Stadium on Feb. 23, 2019 (Photo by Ken Lanese)

Add to all of this that Glasser is a high-character player who puts his team before himself? You’ve got a guy with a strong foundation to help lead for years to come!

YSN General Manager Steve Leslie sat down with YSU’s #2 for this week’s Penguin Player Profile: GLASS HALF FULL

YSU BASEBALL COACH’S CORNER WITH DAN BERTOLINI (EP 7)

April 5, 2019/in YSU Baseball/by YSN Staff

Games have been nailbiters lately, and more often than not- The ‘Guins have been steering the ship. From walk-off winners to sweeping ACC foes: YSU has turned up the heat on the competition without any warning. Home is still where the bread is being buttered for the Penguins as they welcome Horizon League opponent UIC into town.

We caught up with Coach Berto before the first pitch of the UIC-YSU Series and picked his brain about the confidence at Eastwood Field.

We also key in on a few treats the Guins have in store this weekend, and what the thoughts are in regards to community baseball and travel baseball.

PHOTO CREDIT: YSUSPORTS.com

AND…Coach Bertolini answers the long-debated question: Good Pitching Beats Good Hitting Every Time.

Well….sort of.

All that and more on Episode 7 of YSU Baseball Coach’s Corner with Dan Bertolini.

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GETTING IT DUN

March 31, 2019/in YSU Baseball/by YSN Staff

When Greg Dunham was told that the University of Buffalo would be canceling their baseball program after his freshman year, he didn’t panic. In fact, he knew exactly where he wanted to be. Closer to family, closer to friends, and closer to his hometown. When he chose Youngstown State to transfer to, the area was elated to have one of their own hurling the pearl within driving distance.

The Salem resident and South Range High School graduate wasted no time proving his worth on the hill. In his first year as a Penguin, Dunham made 12 starts which matched the team high. Greg also pitched a team-best and career-high 67.1 innings which also ranked eighth in the Horizon League. Making the most of his innings, Greg fanned 41 batters in 2018 while pitching six innings in eight of his starts.

Youngstown State Baseball 2019 Photo Day – Dec. 7, 2018 (Photo by David Dermer) CREDIT: YSU ATHLETIC DEPT.

In 2019, Greg looks to get things back on track and find his groove. Dunham has appeared in five games thus far and is averaging 4.5 strikeouts per nine innings. A Business Management major by choice, Dunham looks to get back to business this year and shine a light on his talent and work ethic down the stretch. YSN’s General Manager Steve Leslie caught up with Greg before a recent road trip and sits down with him for this week’s Player Profile: GETTING IT DUN.

YSU BASEBALL COACH’S CORNER WITH DAN BERTOLINI (EP 6)

March 23, 2019/in Coach's Corner, YSU Baseball/by YSN Staff

The tide is about to turn for the YSU Baseball Team, because like P. Diddy said: “I’m coming home.” (We linked it, you’re welcome.) It’s time for the Guins to sleep in their own beds, and enjoy the comfort that Eastwood Field has to offer this year!

Home play this year begins for the Penguins this week, and there’s nobody more excited than the YSU Skipper, Dan Bertolini. Coming off a tough week against Northern Kentucky and West Virginia, the Guins look to bounce back and begin their fight toward the top of the Horizon League standings.