The Ionian

Iona looks to push through tough season as conference play begins

Will Schneiderhan, Staff Writer • April 16, 2019

The Iona College baseball team has had to battle through a lot of ups and downs throughout a tough 2019 campaign. The Gaels’ 8-26 record lands near the bottom of the MAAC rankings, just above Saint Peter’s...

Iona baseball struggles during opening road trip

Will Schneiderhan, Staff Writer • March 14, 2019

The Iona College baseball team (1-11) finally jumped into the win column after beating Hofstra 4-2 on March 8. Sophomore pitcher Chris Dodrill started and pitched well. Outside of his six walks allowed,...

Paul Panik emphasizes patience heading into first baseball season as head coach

Will Schneiderhan Staff Writer • February 15, 2019

While some coaches may set their sights to the future and curtail reduce their messages towards winning it all at the end of the year, Paul Panik – who is entering his first season as the new Iona Baseball...

Mariano Rivera becomes first player to be unanimously voted into MLB Hall of Fame

Will Schneiderhan, Staff Writer • January 30, 2019

Former New York Yankees closer and all-time saves leader Mariano Rivera became the first player in MLB history to be unanimously voted into the Hall of Fame on Jan. 22.Rivera received the one call baseball...

New Iona baseball coach Paul Panik talks personal experience, coaching philosophy

Will Schneiderhan Staff Writer • September 5, 2018

When you walk into the office of Paul Panik, you will find that it is very neat and the temperature is cool. His office serves as an ultimate reflection of himself— calm and cool, with everything in...

Sean Scales molds game after role models

Will Schneiderhan Staff Writer • April 19, 2018

Iona College senior infielder Sean Scales grew up admiring former MLB All-Star Nomar Garciaparra, who slashed his way to the American League batting title in 2000 when he was with the Boston Red Sox. Scales...

Iona struggles to continue on the diamond

Will Schneiderhan Staff Writer • March 22, 2018

The Iona College baseball team (4-12) has had a rough stretch lately as the team has found themselves on the losing end of five straight games.Iona lost the final two games of their series against Longwood...

Iona’s baseball team tries to overcome shaky start

Will Schneiderhan Staff Writer • March 8, 2018

The Iona College baseball team has had a qrough start to the season, currently sitting with a 2-7 record and allowed five or more runs in all the games played.The Gaels gave up a season high 21 runs in...

Coach says Fran Kinsey ‘is everything you want in a player’

Will Schneiderhan Staff Writer • February 22, 2018

The Iona College baseball team’s season is officially underway, as the Gaels has dropped their first three games of the year on the road against UNC Charlotte in North Carolina.One of the bright spots...

Iona looks to build off 2017 campaign

Will Schneiderhan Staff Writer • February 8, 2018

The Iona College baseball team had a solid 2017 campaign as the Gaels went 25-26, which was their best overall record in the past 10 years.The Gaels also played above .500 within the Metro Atlantic Athletic...