Matthew Canizares brings veteran righty grit to Stony Brook’s bullpen and rotation mix
In the 2026 season, Matthew Canizares logged 13 mound appearances for Stony Brook and posted a 1-3 record with a 5.65 ERA after working both starts and relief, showing the kind of flexibility coaches love.[1] He’s a 6-foot, right-handed senior from Queens who has already shown he can navigate traffic in big spots, including a calm extra-innings escape against Hofstra and a season-high five-strikeout outing versus Northeastern.[1][5][9] The appeal is less “flash” and more “competitor with game-management feel,” which makes him a useful fit for teams needing a durable, experienced arm who can handle leverage innings.[1][5]
