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2025 (Saint Leo): Appeared in 16 games with a 3-5 record… tallied two saves and struck out 44 batters… pitched 47.1 innings and notched a 7.04 ERA

2024 (Presbyterian): Made one appearance against St. Bonaventure (Feb. 29).

2023 (Presbyterian): Made three relief appearances… appeared in his first college game against Georgia State (Mar. 4)… tossed an inning with his first college strikeout against Duke (Mar. 15)… appeared in relief against Wofford (Mar. 29)…
 
High School: Totaled 1.15 ERA with 70 strikeouts during his senior season at Melbourne Central Catholic… had 12 wins recorded in his high school career… made second-team All-State… was a member of the National Honor Society…
 
Personal: Is the son of Shawn and Jennifer Mecchella … Has a sister, Riley, and a brother, Maddox … His career goal is to get a business degree and go to Law school … Lists Tim Tebow as his favorite athlete … Lists the Georgia Bulldogs as his favorite team.

Fun Facts
If you weren’t playing baseball, what sport would you be playing instead?: Beach volleyball
If someone made a movie about your life, who would play you?: Tom Cruise
What’s your walk-up song — and why did you pick it?: Nobody by Casting Crowns. My faith is the most important thing in my life and I am grateful for the blessing the lord has put in my life. I am “nobody” without Christ.
What’s your go-to postgame meal or favorite spot to eat in Miami?: Pieology 
What’s one fun fact about you that most people don’t know?: When I was growing up, I won a national championship in king fishing. 
Who was your favorite MLB player growing up — and what did you learn from them?: Freddy Freeman because he was a great player.
If you could trade places with any teammate for a day, who would it be and why?: Cooper Foster because he’s an absolute legend to be around.
You’re building the perfect gas station snack combo — what’s in your lineup?: Doritos (Spicy Sweet Chili), Jack Link’s Beef Jerky, Reese’s, BodyArmor drink and trail mix
What’s your “why” — what motivates you to keep getting better every day?: My why is my faith in Christ.
Who’s someone who’s had the biggest impact on your baseball journey?: Definitely my dad. He’s had the biggest impact on my baseball journey — from teaching me the game when I was little to pushing me to work hard and stay disciplined. He’s always been there at every stage, reminding me to keep my head up, stay humble, and give 100%. I wouldn’t be the player or person I am today without him.