Chris Fidanza is emerging as a high-leverage arm for Manhattan
In the 2026 season, Fidanza has worked as a dependable late-inning right-hander for Manhattan, with multiple save-worthy outings including four scoreless innings against Dartmouth and a 2.1-inning save against Siena. The 6-foot-6 transfer brings a big-frame, strikeout-friendly profile: he posted a 5.13 ERA in 2026 overall, but his 2025 Manhattan debut showed a clearer swing-and-miss upside with a 3.55 ERA and 41 strikeouts in 33.0 innings. Why care? He looks like a power relief fit—competitive, trusted in pressure spots, and already earning postseason recognition with an All-MAAC Rookie Team nod in 2025.
