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2019 Baseball Roster

Marshal Filipowicz
Marshal Filipowicz
Dave Schofield '71
Austin Mariasy
Austin Mariasy

12 Omar Ward

  • Position Pitcher
  • Height 6-2
  • Weight 217
  • Class Sophomore
  • Hometown Brenizer, Pa.
  • High School The Kiski School

Biography

CAREER HIGHS
Longest Appearance: 1.2 IP (Twice) last: at Dayton (3/10/19)
Most Strikeouts: 2 (3x) last: at Kansas State (3/19/19)


2019 • SOPHOMORE SEASON
• Made six appearances out of the bullpen.
• Totaled five innings, allowing only six hits while striking out four.
• Closed out the Griffs’ 15-3 win at Kansas State on March 19, striking out two in one inning of work.


2018 • FRESHMAN SEASON
• Made three starts on the bump for the Griffs and appeared in relief twice.
• Struck out six batters in 5.2 innings pitched.
• Recorded a 1.000 fielding percentage over his five appearances.
• His best appearance came in an inning of relief against St. Bonaventure, striking out one and allowing one hit.


BEFORE CANISIUS 
• Played four year at the Kiski School.
• Was a team captain.
• Named MVP twice.
• Had a career .410 batting average and knocked in 45 RBI.
• Pitched a career 2.55 ERA with 114 strikeouts.
• Also played football for four years.
• Was a Dean's List and Honor Roll student.


PERSONAL
• Son of Omar and Lachrisha Ward.
• Has three brothers, Elijah, Isaiah and Ahmad.
• Had two uncles play in the NFL: Vince Shillings (DB, Cowboys) and Terry Williams (WR, Broncos).
• Majoring in health and wellness.
• Born May 9, 1999.

Statistics

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Historical Player Information

  • 12

    2018Freshman

    Pitcher/Outfield
    6'1" 231 lbs
    12
  • 12

    2019Sophomore

    Pitcher
    6'2" 217 lbs
    12