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Facinelli Selected to Preseason All-Patriot League Baseball Team
1/28/2026 1:00:00 PM | Baseball
LEWISBURG, Pa. – Senior infielder and designated hitter Ryan Facinelli was selected to the Preseason All-Patriot League squad announced on Wednesday by the league office.
Facinelli is coming off of an all-star season where he was named a 2025 Second Team All-Patriot League player. Facinelli hit .253/.383/.399, playing in all 45 games for the Bison.
The Whitehouse Station, New Jersey native went for 39 hits and 25 RBIs last season. He had 14 extra-base hits including two home runs, and had 10 multi-hit games.
Bucknell is just weeks away from taking the diamond for the first time in 2026. The Bison open the season on the road at Charleston Southern for a three-game series on February 13-15.
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Facinelli is coming off of an all-star season where he was named a 2025 Second Team All-Patriot League player. Facinelli hit .253/.383/.399, playing in all 45 games for the Bison.
The Whitehouse Station, New Jersey native went for 39 hits and 25 RBIs last season. He had 14 extra-base hits including two home runs, and had 10 multi-hit games.
Bucknell is just weeks away from taking the diamond for the first time in 2026. The Bison open the season on the road at Charleston Southern for a three-game series on February 13-15.
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