Rocco Panepinto brings freshman pop and on-base potential to Canisius
Rocco Panepinto’s 2026 season at Canisius has shown a promising blend of gap power, plate patience, and sneaky run production: he’s posted a .179 average with a .327 on-base percentage, .333 slugging percentage, 1 home run, 7 RBI, and 7 walks in limited action, while also flashing multi-hit and multi-RBI upside. What makes him interesting is the pedigree and the feel-good profile—he was a four-year varsity player and two-year captain at Sweet Home with a .374 career average, so the motor and competitiveness are clearly there. He looks like a grinder with upside, especially if your team values contact skills and growth potential.