Nicholas Finarelli became LIU’s ace in 2026, winning NEC Pitcher of the Year
In 2026, Nicholas Finarelli emerged as Long Island University’s staff horse and top-end starter, going 8-2 while leading the NEC in wins and strikeouts (89) and ranking second in innings pitched (77.1). His calling card is durability with bat-missing stuff: he logged a complete-game gem with nine strikeouts against New Haven and was trusted to start LIU’s biggest games. If your team wants a competitive, workhorse right-hander who can carry a weekend rotation, Finarelli is the real deal.
