Oct 23 | Baseball
PISCATAWAY, N.J. ā Rutgers baseball welcomed 11 transfers to the program ahead of the 2027 season, assembling a class ranked No. 3 in the Big Ten by 64Analytics.
The Scarlet Knights added six pitchers and five position players, bringing experience from programs across the country, including several with New Jersey ties.
Pitchers
Jaxon Appelman | RHP | Edison, N.J. | Coastal Carolina
Why Rutgers? "I chose Rutgers because I want to play for New Jersey and be back in red again."
2026 (Sophomore ā Coastal Carolina)
- Made 17 appearances, including four starts, on the mound for the Chanticleers
- Posted an 0-3 record with a 6.39 ERA over 38 innings pitched
- Recorded 39 strikeouts during the season
- Limited opponents to a .224 batting average
- Ranked fourth on the team in strikeouts
2025 (Freshman ā Coastal Carolina)
- Appeared in three games, totaling five innings pitched
- Recorded an 0-1 record and made one start
- Struck out eight batters during his freshman campaign
Prior to College: Lettered in baseball at Edison High School under head coach Vinnie Abene ā¦ three-time All-Division standout (2022, 2023 and 2024) ā¦ two-time All-Conference selection (2023 and 2024) ā¦ set Edison High School's all-time home run record.
Personal: Son of Brian and Nicole Appelman ā¦ has one brother, Jake ā¦ father, Brian, was a First Team All-American pitcher at William Paterson University and helped lead the program to the 1996 NCAA Division III national championship ā¦ intends to study sociology.
Luke Billings | RHP | Robbinsville, N.J. | Wake Forest
Why Rutgers? "I chose Rutgers because it is close to home and a great program."
2026 (Sophomore ā Wake Forest)
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Did not see action
2025 (Freshman ā Wake Forest)
- Made three relief appearances, recording four strikeouts across two innings
- Struck out all three batters faced in a perfect inning during his collegiate debut against Marist (2/14)
- Also appeared against Princeton (3/2) and Virginia Tech (3/28)
Prior to College: Ranked No. 19 right-handed pitcher in New Jersey by Perfect Game ā¦ played at Robbinsville under head coach Mike Kinsella ā¦ four-time all-conference and one-time all-state selection ā¦ two-time First Team All-Conference honoree ā¦ posted a 0.56 ERA with 59 strikeouts in 37 innings as a senior ā¦ finished high school career with a program-record 185 strikeouts ā¦ also played basketball, earning all-conference honors twice ā¦ member of National Honor Society.
Personal: Son of Kevin and Nathalie Billings ā¦ has two brothers, Jack and Ryan, and a sister, Sophie ā¦ plans to study public health.
Ryan King | RHP | Bloomfield Hills, Mich. | CSU Bakersfield
2026 All-Big West Honorable Mention
Why Rutgers? "I chose Rutgers because it offers the perfect balance of great academics and top-tier baseball. The coaching staff has a great reputation for developing players and helping them get to the next level, and the opportunity to compete in a conference as tough as the Big Ten is exactly the kind of challenge I wanted."
2026 (Junior ā CSU Bakersfield)
- Earned All-Big West honorable mention recognition
- Started 13 games, finishing 4-6 with a 4.95 ERA and 56 strikeouts in 63.2 innings
- Led the team in innings pitched and strikeouts
- Posted a 3.71 ERA with 42 strikeouts in 51 innings of Big West play
- Threw seven scoreless innings in a shutout victory at UC Irvine
- Recorded eight strikeouts against both Cal State Fullerton and Southern Indiana
- Earned CSU Bakersfield Athlete of the Week honors
2025 (Sophomore ā CSU Bakersfield)
- Made 14 appearances and 13 starts, serving as the team's Friday starter
- Led qualifying pitchers with a 4.78 ERA and struck out 62 in 69.2 innings
- Recorded a career-high 10 strikeouts against UC Riverside
- Had at least five strikeouts in seven consecutive appearances
2024 (Freshman ā Grand Valley State)
- Did not see game action
Prior to College: Played at Brother Rice High School in Bloomfield Hills, Michigan, under head coach Bob Riker ā¦ First Team All-Catholic League selection as a senior ā¦ also competed in football and hockey.
Personal: Son of Kristin and Joshua King ā¦ has one brother, Russell ā¦ studying in the School of Management and Labor Relations.
Ryan Mealy | RHP | Wappingers Falls, N.Y. | Monmouth
2026 Preseason All-CAA2025 Second Team All-CAA
2025 CAA All-Rookie Team
2025 CAA Co-Rookie of the Week (April 14)
Two-Time CAA Commissioner's Academic Honor Roll
Why Rutgers? "It's a great culture and I'm looking forward to competing on one of the biggest stages in college baseball for a coaching staff that makes winning a standard and expectation."
2026 (Sophomore ā Monmouth)
- Earned Preseason All-CAA recognition
- Started 14 games, recording five wins and a 5.68 ERA over 76 innings
- Ranked second on the team with 59 strikeouts
- Registered at least five strikeouts in six outings, including seven against Stony Brook
- Earned victories against Towson, Stony Brook and North Carolina A&T
2025 (Freshman ā Monmouth)
- Selected Second Team All-CAA and to the CAA All-Rookie Team
- Appeared in 15 games with nine starts, finishing 5-2 with a 3.56 ERA in 68.1 innings
- Led the team with 53 strikeouts
- Named CAA Co-Rookie of the Week after throwing a complete-game shutout with 10 strikeouts against North Carolina A&T
- Pitched six scoreless innings with six strikeouts against Elon
Prior to College: Played at Roy C. Ketcham High School under head coach Patrick Mealy ā¦ finished high school pitching career with a 16-0 record ā¦ two-time All-County and All-League selection ā¦ helped win the 2023 Class AA New York State Championship, two sectional championships and two league championships ā¦ also played basketball and football.
Personal: Son of Patrick and Adrienne Mealy ā¦ has one sister, Abigail ā¦ father played football at Hofstra ā¦ grandfather Bob Mealy was a third-round NBA Draft selection ā¦ plans to study finance.
Warren Miller | LHP | Plattsburgh, N.Y. | Cortland
2026 ABCA First Team All-Region 32026 D3baseball.com First Team All-Region 3
2026 SUNYAC Pitcher of the Year
2026 First Team All-SUNYAC
2026 SUNYAC All-Tournament Team
Why Rutgers? "I chose Rutgers to play at the next level and prove that hard work always beats talent."
2026 (Sophomore ā Cortland)
- Named SUNYAC Pitcher of the Year and First Team All-SUNYAC
- Earned First Team All-Region 3 honors from ABCA and D3baseball.com
- Helped Cortland capture the conference championship and earned All-Tournament recognition
- Went 4-1 with a 2.88 ERA and 72 strikeouts in 59.1 innings over 13 starts
- Ranked fourth nationally in Division III in hits allowed per nine innings
- Struck out 12 batters in seven scoreless innings against Oneonta
- Pitched 7.1 innings in a SUNYAC Championship Series victory over Oswego
2025 (Freshman ā Cortland)
- Appeared in 12 games, including seven pitching appearances
- Struck out 10 batters in 9.1 innings
- Recorded scoreless relief appearances against Canton, John Jay and Clarkson
Prior to College: Played four seasons at Plattsburgh High School under head coach Patrick Shaughnessy ā¦ hit .401 during his career and posted a 1.81 ERA with 221 strikeouts in 131.1 innings ā¦ league Co-MVP as a senior ā¦ National Honor Society member.
Personal: Son of Kendra and Ryan Miller ā¦ has one sister, Bella ā¦ uncle Jason Miller played in the Texas Rangers organization ā¦ cousin Aidan Miller is a prospect in the Philadelphia Phillies organization ā¦ studying management and labor relations.
Enger Paulino | RHP | Worcester, Mass. | St. Bonaventure
Why Rutgers? "It was the best opportunity to play high level college baseball while also staying closer to home"
2026 (Junior ā St. Bonaventure)
- Made 12 starts, finishing 2-5 with a 6.27 ERA
- Struck out 46 batters in 51.2 innings
- Limited opponents to a .276 batting average
- Recorded five strikeouts against both Dayton and Davidson
2025 (Sophomore ā Northern Essex CC)
- Made 14 relief appearances, posting a 1-1 record with two saves
- Recorded a 3.21 ERA and 1.07 WHIP in 28 innings
- Struck out 34 batters while allowing 20 hits and 10 walks
2024 (Freshman ā Assumption)
- Played both in the outfield and on the mound
- Appeared in 18 games as a position player, batting .171 with seven hits, two doubles, one home run and two RBIs
- Made two relief appearances and struck out four batters in two innings
Prior to College: Played at St. Paul Diocesan Jr./Sr. High School under head coach Ed Riley ā¦ also attended Putnam Science Academy.
Personal: Son of Enger and Yesenia Paulino ā¦ has three brothers, Angel, Jadiel and Josiah ā¦ studying management.
Position Players
Gavin Greger | OF | Bristol, Conn. | Bryant
2024 America East All-Rookie Team
Why Rutgers? "The coaching staff was amazing, and the school is awesome. The atmosphere here felt like a place where I could succeed and accomplish many different things while making lifelong connections and friendships."
2026 (SeniorĀ ā Bryant)
- Served as Bryant's everyday center fielder for the third consecutive season, starting 51 of 52 games
- Hit a career-best .314 with 59 hits, seven doubles, two triples, two home runs, 26 RBIs and 28 runs scored
- Drew 25 walks and posted a career-high .398 on-base percentage
- Went 20-for-25 on stolen-base attempts
- Hit .349 over the final 30 games of the season
- Finished second on the team with 18 multi-hit games
- Collected two hits and drove in the eventual game-winning run at Rutgers
- Recorded three hits and three RBIs in the series opener against NJIT
- Went on an eight-game stretch in which he hit .576 (19-for-33)
- Posted four-hit games against Holy Cross and Merrimack
2025 (JuniorĀ ā Bryant)
- Started all 52 games in center field
- Hit .273 with 57 hits, 15 doubles, two home runs, 34 RBIs and 22 runs scored
- Stole six bases
- Committed just one error in 112 chances in center field for a .991 fielding percentage
- Finished with 18 multi-hit games and nine multi-RBI games
- Recorded two hits, both doubles, in the middle game of the series at Dayton
- Drove in four runs in a win over Northeastern
- Went 4-for-7 in a 14-inning game against UAlbany
- Went 7-for-15 in a series at Binghamton and began a career-best 15-game hitting streak
- Recorded a hit in all five games of the America East Tournament
2024 (SophomoreĀ ā Bryant)
- Named to the America East All-Rookie Team
- Played in 55 games with 54 starts as Bryant's everyday center fielder
- Hit .252 with 51 hits, 12 doubles, two home runs, 24 RBIs and 38 runs scored
- Went 14-for-16 on stolen-base attempts
- Led the team with 11 sacrifice bunts
- Posted a perfect 1.000 fielding percentage across 134 chances in center field
- Went 3-for-4 with three RBIs and two runs scored in his collegiate debut at UCF
- Went 3-for-5 with a career-high five RBIs at George Washington (2/23)
- Hit his first collegiate home run to break a tie at Brown (3/16)
- Recorded a season-long 10-game hitting streak from April 28-May 16
- Made a diving catch in center field against NC State in the NCAA Regional
2023 (Freshman ā UConn)
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Did not see game action
Prior to College: Played at Avon Old Farms under head coach Rob Dowling ā¦ named the program's Pitcher of the Year in 2022 ā¦ earned First Team All-Founders League, First Team All-New England and all-state recognition ā¦ Perfect Game All-American ā¦ also competed in football ā¦ earned Dean's List honors throughout high school.
Personal: Son of Dory and Sandi Greger ā¦ has one sister, Peyton ā¦ cousin Connor Fitzsimons played in the Los Angeles Angels organization ā¦ majoring in business.
Sam Mummau | INF | Palm Harbor, Fla. | Jacksonville
2026 ASUN Defensive Player of the Year2026 Brooks Wallace Award Watch List
Why Rutgers? "I chose Rutgers because Coach Garza and Coach Owens know how to make me better."
2026 (Junior ā Jacksonville)
- Named ASUN Defensive Player of the Year, becoming the second player in Jacksonville program history to earn the honor
- Selected to the Brooks Wallace Award Watch List, recognizing the nation's top Division I shortstop
- Started all 55 games at shortstop
- Hit .277 with 52 hits, 36 runs, seven doubles, one triple, one home run and 29 RBIs
- Drew 25 walks, was hit by 12 pitches and stole five bases
- Recorded 71 putouts and 134 assists while helping turn 17 double plays
- Posted a .962 fielding percentage across 213 total chances
- Recorded the final out in Jacksonville's upset victory over Florida
2025 (Sophomore ā Jacksonville)
- Started all 56 games at shortstop
- Finished the season with 37 hits, nine doubles, three home runs, 20 RBIs and 23 runs scored
- Recorded a season-high three hits against Illinois State (2/23)
- Hit a walk-off double against North Alabama in the ASUN Tournament (5/22)
- Drove in a season-high three runs at North Florida (5/16)
- Scored 23 runs and stole three bases
- Drew 19 walks and was hit by seven pitches
- Ranked fourth in the ASUN in sacrifice bunts
- Stole a season-high two bases at North Florida (5/16)
- Recorded 76 putouts and 137 assists
- Registered a season-high six assists at FGCU (5/24)
- Finished with a .940 fielding percentage across 232 total chances
2024 (Freshman ā Florida)
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Did not see game action
Prior to College: Played at Dunedin High School in Florida.
Personal: Son of Rob and Anne Mummau ā¦ has two siblings, Jake and Maria ā¦ studying labor management.
Scott Newman | OF | Glenview, Ill. | Georgia
2026 SEC First-Year Academic Honor Roll2025 ABCA/Rawlings Gold Glove Finalist
Why Rutgers? "Rutgers was the best opportunity to play for a great university. A lot of good things come from this coaching staff, and it was a great opportunity to succeed and develop as a person and player."
2026 (SeniorĀ ā Georgia)
- Appeared in 36 games for a Georgia team that went 53-14, tied for third at the College World Series and won the SEC regular season and tournament titles
- Went 2-for-15 with two RBIs, primarily serving as a defensive replacement in center field
- Posted a perfect 1.000 fielding percentage in 14 chances
- Made three appearances as a defensive replacement at the College World Series and drew a walk
- Went 1-for-3 with an RBI and two runs scored against Presbyterian (4/7)
- Recorded his first Georgia hit and an RBI against USC Upstate (2/18)
- Named to the SEC First-Year Academic Honor Roll
2025 (JuniorĀ ā USC Upstate)
- Started all 60 games for the Big South Tournament champion Spartans, helping the team advance to the NCAA Clemson Regional
- Hit .300 with a team-leading 19 home runs, 10 doubles, 60 RBIs and 11 stolen bases
- Named one of six outfielders nationally as a finalist for the ABCA/Rawlings Gold Glove
- Posted a .983 fielding percentage with just three errors in 174 chances
- Recorded 20 multi-hit games and an 11-game hitting streak
- Went 3-for-5 with two home runs and four RBIs against East Tennessee State
- Hit a grand slam and drove in a career-high five runs at Gardner-Webb
2024 (SophomoreĀ ā Parkland College)
- Hit .292 with seven home runs, seven doubles, five triples and 39 RBIs
- Helped Parkland reach the NJCAA Division II Central District Championship
2023 (Freshman ā Wichita State)
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Did not see game action
Prior to College: Played at Glenbrook South High School under head coach Steve Stanicek ā¦ won regional championships in 2021 and 2022 ā¦ hit .374 with five home runs, 27 RBIs and 15 stolen bases as a senior ā¦ batted .306 with 11 RBIs and 11 stolen bases as a junior ā¦ played travel baseball for Athletic Barn.
Personal: Son of Rebecca and Andrew Newman ā¦ has one brother, Jacob, who pitched for Rutgers from 2019-20 ā¦ major is undecided.
Nick Shuhet | C | Mountain Lakes, N.J. | Rider
2026 First Team All-MAAC2025 MAAC All-Championship Team
2025 MAAC All-Academic Team
MAAC Champion (Rider)
Why Rutgers? "I chose Rutgers because of the coaching staff, it is close to home and the competition."
2026 (Junior ā Rider)
- Named team MVP for Rider, leading Broncs to MAAC Championship and NCAA Regional appearance
- Hit .348 with six home runs, 17 doubles, five triples, 49 RBIs and 38 runs scored while throwing out 13 runners from behind the dish
- Went 4-for-9 in Gainesville Regional, hitting a ho-ahead home run against Florida in opening game (5/29-30)
- 2-for-5 in MAAC Championship Game against Fairfield with an RBI and run scored (5/23)
- 2-for-3 with a home run, four RBIs and two runs scored at Niagara (5/2)
- 8-for-13 at Fairfield with a home run, triple, two doubles, three RBIs and four runs scored (4/10-12)
- Hit two home runs and collected five RBIs in sweep over Siena (3/13-15)
2025 (Sophomore ā Rider)
- Named to MAAC All-Championship Team and MAAC All-Academic Team
- Played in all 52 games, making 50 starts
- Hit .317 with 60 hits, eight home runs and 57 RBIs
- Recorded career highs of four hits and eight RBIs against Quinnipiac (3/16)
- Went 7-for-14 at the MAAC Tournament
- Recorded 13 putouts at Canisius (5/10)
2024 (Freshman ā Rider)
- Appeared in 14 games with six starts
- Recorded two hits and one run scored
Prior to College: Played at Mountain Lakes High School under head coach Jason Doniloski ā¦ earned All-State, All-Conference and All-Group 1 recognition ā¦ set the school's home run record ā¦ also earned two varsity letters in basketball.
Personal: Son of Steve and Megan Shuhet ā¦ has one brother, Matt, and two sisters, Emma and Grace ā¦ majoring in business.
Thomas Zwirecki | C | East Amherst, N.Y. |Ā Canisius
2026 ABCA/Rawlings Second Team All-Northeast Region2026 First Team All-MAAC (Utility)
2026 MAAC All-Academic Team
2025 MAAC All-Academic Team
Why Rutgers? "Rutgers is a very prestigious school that has a strong academic reputation. I saw a great opportunity to pursue further education while also continuing my baseball career."
2026 (Senior ā Canisius)
- Named ABCA/Rawlings Second Team All-Northeast Region and First Team All-MAAC as a utility player
- Served as team captain for second consecutive season
- Appeared in 45 games, making 44 starts
- Hit .365 with 58 hits, 11 doubles, a triple, six home runs, 47 RBIs and 30 runs scored
- Posted a .480 on-base percentage, .560 slugging percentage and 1.040 OPS
- Went 2-for-4 with a grand slam and five RBIs against Siena (5/15)
- Recorded 11 multi-RBI games, the most of his career
- Collected a career-high four hits for the third time at Siena (5/13)
- Named to MAAC All-Academic Team
- Graduated summa cum laude from Canisius with a degree in sports and exercise health care ā¦ received departmental award for excellence in kinesiology
2025 (Junior ā Canisius)
- Played in 37 games with 36 starts
- Batted .322 with 39 hits, seven doubles, five home runs and 35 RBIs
- Served as team captain
- Named to the MAAC All-Academic Team
2024 (Sophomore ā Canisius)
- Appeared in 28 games with 18 starts
- Hit .241 with 19 hits, 11 doubles, two home runs and 15 RBIs
2023 (Freshman ā Canisius)
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Did not see game action
Prior to College: Played at St. Joseph's Collegiate Institute under head coach Paul Nasca ā¦ served as team captain in 2021 and 2022 ā¦ hit .488 during his high school career with 62 hits, 12 doubles, four home runs and 52 RBIs ā¦ earned First Team All-Catholic recognition in 2021 ā¦ named First Team All-Western New York, First Team All-Catholic and Offensive Player of the Year in 2022 ā¦ participated in National Honor Society, Presidential Advisory Committee and Christian Leadership and Ministry.
Personal: Son of Joseph and Christina Zwirecki ā¦ has one brother, Jacob, who plays hockey at Skidmore, and one sister, Lauren, who dances at Mercyhurst ā¦ graduated summa cum laude from Canisius with a degree in sports and exercise health care ā¦ pursuing an advanced certificate in labor and employee relations at Rutgers.
