Baseball | 2/24/2021 11:57:00 AM
MIAMI SHORES, Fla. – Barry University head baseball coach
Juan Ranero has announced the team's 2021 schedule. The Buccaneers' regular season schedule includes 30 games, 14 of which are at home at Feinbloom Field.
FULL SCHEDULE
The Bucs return to the diamond for the first time since beating Felician 14-1 on Mar. 10, 2020. The Bucs finished the season at 17-4 with the best record in the Sunshine State Conference at 6-3. The Bucs closed the season ranked 7th by Collegiate Baseball and 10th by the National Collegiate Baseball Writers.
The Bucs start this season up one spot in the CB poll at 6th and up three with the NCBWA at 7th. The Bucs return seven of their nine starting position players, two of their three weekend starters and five of their top six best bullpen pitchers. Barry's best players are right-hander Frank II Gonzalez (4-0, 2.08 ERA, 26 K), left-hander Mike Reagan (3-2, 1.82 ERA, 20 K), second baseman Willie Escala (.326/.442/.419, 29 runs, 14 SB), outfielder Andrew Rapoza (.404/.525/.638, 16 runs) outfielder Ariel Diaz (.341/.389/.549, 5 HR, 21 RBI).
All home and conference games will be broadcast on the SSC Digital Network.
NOTE: With the health and safety of student-athletes, coaches and staff in mind, there will be no fans permitted at BarryU baseball games this season. However, you can purchase your very own cardboard cutouts for the 2021 season to cheer on your Buccaneers by clicking here.
In their return to play, the Buccaneers will adhere to all health & safety protocols required by the CDC, the NCAA, the Sunshine State Conference and Miami-Dade County. Included in those protocols are:
- Daily symptom checks for all student-athletes, coaches and support staff
- Teams and officials will be reminded to follow personal health guidelines (e.g. wash hands frequently for 20 seconds, do not touch your face, use hand sanitizer, and maintain physical distance)
- Personnel will be tested in accordance with the three-tier policy as specified by the NCAA
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About BarryU Baseball
Barry baseball has been on an upswing. The Bucs ranking entering this season is their highest ever in the pre-season poll. Barry has had 15 players drafted into the MLB since 2009 and 22 total players enter the professional ranks. The Bucs reached the NCAA in 1998, 2009 and 2011, reaching the regional finals in 1998 and 2011. They have crowned 24 All-Americans across all three recording services and five Academic All-Americans.
