ESU Athletics has appointed Kraigen Rasalla as the new assistant coach for its baseball team, effective August 19. Rasalla aims to leverage his prior coaching experiences, including leading the pitching staff at Dickinson College, helping them improve their win total. He also has a notable background at the University of Virginia, where he contributed to the Cavaliers' advancement to the 2024 College World Series. Head Coach John Kochmansky expressed excitement over Rasalla's hiring, highlighting his experience and leadership skills in developing pitchers.

By the Numbers
  • Rasalla helped Dickinson College improve their win total from 2025 to 2026 by four games.
  • During his time at the University of Scranton, he coached a pitcher who won the conference pitcher of the year award in 2021.
State of Play
  • Rasalla joins ESU as they look to build on a successful streak of five consecutive NCAA Tournament appearances.
  • Joe Baran will assist Rasalla as the Assistant Pitching Coach and Co-Recruiting Coordinator, enhancing the coaching staff synergy.
What's Next

Rasalla is expected to implement his pitching strategies to further strengthen the Warriors ahead of the upcoming season, aiming to improve their performance and potential NCAA standings.

Bottom Line

With the hiring of Kraigen Rasalla, ESU enhances its baseball program's coaching depth and expertise, setting ambitious goals for future seasons while building on their recent competitive success.