Fredonia University

2024: Named Fredonia State Male Athlete of the Year … led the Devils in hits (48), runs (33), homeruns (6), RBI (31), batting (.372), and at bats (129) … second in doubles (8) and stolen bases (11) … his 48 hits rank eighth on the Devils’ singles season rankings … 33 runs is tied for second, 6 homeruns is fifth, 31 RBI is tied for eighth … homered in three straight games Apr. 21 in DH at Pitt-Greensburg and April 22 vs. Hilbert … had 4 RBI in Game 2 at Greensburg, and 3 RBI in Game 1 at Greensburg and vs. Hilbert … had 4 three-hit games … finished the season on an 11-game hit streak … three times was name Fredonia State Male Athlete of the Week … week of April 22: went 8-18 (.444) with 11 RBI, 3 homeruns, and a double in 5 games … week of March 18: ripped a three-run homerun and had 3 hits in an 8-3 victory over Dean College -- would add a pair of RBI in a victory over LaRoche … week of March 11: batted .444 (4 for 9) with 5 RBI and 3 runs scored -- was 3 for 5 with a homerun and 3 RBI in an 8-3 win over Dean College, and 1-4 with 2 RBI in a 9-5 comeback win over LaRoche.

Personal: Son to Joseph and Jennifer Pagano ... brother to Joe, Tyler, and Ella ... coached by Dennis Crawley at Depew High School ... On his choice of Fredonia State, "Great art programs, along with the great team connection that all athletics have. The friendships made and people met."