Matthew Faranda

LHP/1B/CF Palm Beach Atlantic University #33

[Carsten Finnvold @carstenfinnvold]

Carsten Finnvold
Graduate Portal LHP
561-654-3589
[email protected]

[Matthew Faranda @Mattfaranda312]

Home run for my 200th hit

[D2 Baseball @divIIbaseball]

Chris Amparo drives in two with a single up the middle!

It's 4-2 @SailfishBB in the 11th!

Watch live: https://t.co/0DbFa33IR4

#D2Baseball

[D2 Baseball @divIIbaseball]

🔥 @SailfishBB 10-Game Heater: How the Sailfish Became One of D2's Hottest Teams 🔥

Palm Beach Atlantic has completely flipped the script on their season, rattling off 10 straight wins and dominating opponents with a formula that combines elite pitching, lockdown bullpen work, and an old-school small ball approach.

Here’s why they’ve been so tough to beat ⬇️

🔹 Pitching Dominance (Top-10 in NCAA DII) 🔹

✅ 2.86 ERA – 8th-best in the nation
✅ 7.43 hits allowed per 9 – 14th in DII
✅ 1.25 WHIP – 15th in DII
✅ 10.3 K/9 – 23rd in DII

The @PBASailfish arms have been lights out, holding teams to 3 runs or fewer in 9 of 10 games during this streak. That’s how you win consistently.

🔹 Dane Hall (@DaneHall3440): SSC’s Strikeout leader
has been filthy, leading the SSC in Hits Allowed/9 and posting a ridiculous 13.50 K/9. When he’s on the mound, hitters don’t stand a chance. (3-1, 1.16 ERA, 35K in 21.1 IP, .167 BAA)

🔹 Shutdown Back End
When PBA has a lead late, it’s game over. The bullpen has locked down 5 saves, giving opponents little hope of a comeback.

🔹 Small Ball = Big Wins 🔹

In an era where teams rely on power, PBA is grinding out wins the old-school way.

✅ 14 sacrifices already (8 bunts, 6 sac flies)
✅ Manufacturing runs instead of waiting for the big hit
✅ Staying aggressive, putting pressure on defenses (19 stolen bases in 14 games)

🔹 Standout Performances 🔹

🔥 Matthew Faranda (@Mattfaranda312) (.469 AVG, 7 doubles) – Absolutely raking.

🔥 Finley Holmes (@FinleyHolmes77) (Freshman) – Breakout series with 2 HRs & a key double vs. Saint Leo.

🚀 What’s Next?

PBA is now ranked in the @NCBWA South Region poll for the first time since 2023. They’ve made a statement, but can they keep this momentum rolling against Florida Tech?

We broke it ALL down with Head Coach Kent Bottenfield. Want to hear how they’ve done it?

🎧 Full episode ONLY on Patreon right now.

🔗 https://t.co/DiCmdPCoYm

#D2Baseball

[PBA Sailfish @PBASailfish]

A trio of doubles has PBA ahead 6-0 through three innings 🐟⚾️

[PBA Sailfish @PBASailfish]

Primetime showdown #FEARtheFISH 🐟⚾️

[PBA Sailfish @PBASailfish]

What can't this guy do??

Leuthner with a clutch catch to end the top of the 8th and keep it a one-run game #FEARtheFISH 🐟⚾️

[Matthew Faranda @Mattfaranda312]

@bbdadfl

[D2 Baseball Insider @d2bsblinsider]

Here is another D2BI DYK: Jake Hjelle (@JakeHjelle) of Minnesota-Crookston (@UMCBaseball) is the leading active career home run leader with 4️⃣8️⃣💣💥! Only 48 days until opening day! Make sure to subscribe to D2 Baseball Insider Magazine at https://t.co/BqV5pnpnIV

[PBA Sailfish @PBASailfish]

Faranda closes the door on the Canes!!

Sailfish start 3-0 on the season
#FEARtheFISH

[Matthew Faranda @Mattfaranda312]

Casaleggio

[D2 Baseball @divIIbaseball]

.@SailfishBB 7, Lane 6 F/10
Mikey Casaleggio, walk-off single
Matthew Faranda, 3-5, 2 2B, 2 RBI
Full box score: https://t.co/WQDjL5gTYj

[Eric Cressey @EricCressey]

The 2023 Cressey Sports Performance Free Agent Pro Day will take place at our Palm Beach Gardens, FL location on Wednesday, 1/25/23 at 10AM. Invitations have gone out to all 30 MLB front offices. Email [email protected] if you're a scout who'd like to attend.

[Matthew Faranda @Mattfaranda312]

@nextlevelbb Jarrod Saltalamacchia (@TKALions) my experience playing for him will stay with me for a lifetime.

[PBA Sailfish @PBASailfish]

Sailfish Baseball Releases 2023 Schedule https://t.co/iVw1CCPwiH

[Matthew Faranda @Mattfaranda312]

@loxbaseballmom Congratulations Carmine!

[Glacier Range Riders @GoRangeRiders]

.@drewholweger23: Confirmed nice guy.

Who’s bringing their glove tonight?

🎟: https://t.co/o6Bt69bnZI

[FL Elite Baseball @FLelitebaseball]

2023 UNCOMMITTED C Ryan Pender (King’s Academy)
3.1 GPA
Above avg defensive backstop, shows solid footwork and arm strength. Contributes in all phases🌴

• Clip 1: Throwing out runner stealing 2nd in Quarterfinals

[Matthew Faranda @Mattfaranda312]

@nextlevelbb Doing well! Just getting ready for next year

[Louis Federico 2023 SS/RHP @LouieFeds2023]

2 for 3 w/ 6 inning pitched 8 k’s and a HR! @LouieSiciliano @Salty39J @FlatgroundBats @ProspectWire @PW_Players #woodbattourney

[Next Level Baseball @nextlevelbb]

A team that backs up bases, commands the zone, takes gritty at bats, runs the bases smart and hard, makes the routine play look routine and loves playing the game is usually hard to beat. These things don't require the "so called" best players but do require the RIGHT players.