To the Seniors of the Class of 2023, I can not believe that another 4 years has come and gone and a new graduating class is here. I can not thank you enough for your daily efforts to make yourself and this program better. Each one of you has had an obstacle to overcome in these last 4 years. Challenges in your life will continue to appear, sometimes when you least expect them. Just remember the way you approached the ones you have endured in your time here with an open mind, hard work, determination surrounded by a group of guys you call family to be better because of it. Continue to work hard and please keep in touch. Look forward to seeing you back here in Lewisburg in the many years to come.
~Coach Neitz, Coach Smith & Coach Kief
**Coach Heather will deliver his personal message to each senior on Senior Day.
Scott Heather**
Jason Neitz Brett Smith
Josh Kieffer
It has been a pleasure and a joy working with and watching each of you play over the past few years. I wish each of you the best as you venture into your next chapter in life. Whether that be another year of baseball or entering into life after baseball, I know you will all succeed. ~Toni
Toni Moore
Messages from the Underclassmen
Seniors, thank you guys for everything you have done for this unique crew. There's nothing in the world I'll cherish more than the memories we have made this year. I wish you all the best of luck in your future endeavors. We're all going to miss you guys more than you could ever imagine. Also, Klein if I ever need a lawyer I'll make sure to give you a call. Best,
Billy Kender
Thank you for your hard work and dedication over the past two years. You boys have paved the way for us to follow. The times we spent on and off the field are moments I will remember for the rest of my life. Love you boys for life. ~Brady
Karp '25
Seniors, Best of luck on your future endeavors! Thank you for all of the memories and for being great teammates. ~Brady Swenson
Seniors, thank you for another amazing year. Your leadership has led us to success on and off the field with plenty of laughs and memories along the way. You guys will always hold a special place in my heart and I'm excited to follow your journeys after Bucknell. Thank you again, you will be missed. Love you guys, Tyler Dunn
Thank you to all the seniors for always setting the tone and helping keep the team in check when needed. Look forward to seeing what you all accomplish in the future! ~Ryan Osinski
Seniors, thank you for being great role models both on and off of the field. I’m forever thankful for the memories that we have created, and can’t wait to see what you guys accomplish in the future! ~Grant Voytovich
Dear Seniors, Thank you for welcoming the freshman class with open arms from day one. You all have made the transition so much easier, especially being so far from home. To Difo, Greer, and Theo, thank you for mentoring all the freshman pitchers and keeping us in check. Wortman, thank you for always being willing to catch our bullpens. Klein, thank you for bringing energy and positivity every day. Mason, thanks for motivating me to put on weight (I'm bigger than you). Twigs, thank you for being a leader and the loudest voice in the dugout. Hank, thank you for leading by example and showing a good work ethic. And Lyons, thank you for being the team mom. I'm gonna miss you guys, come back as much as possible. ~DeLaney
Thank you boys for making the last three years a great time on and off the field! All the best with anything you pursue going forward. ~Graeme Carroll
Thank you seniors for welcoming us into the bison family. We are extremely proud of what you guys have achieved and are excited to see what the next step in life has in store. ~Ryan Facinelli
Messages from the Underclassmen
You seniors have been nothing but great to me since I’ve been here and have made my time adjusting so much easier. Love you guys.
~Hadley Maxwell
Dear Seniors, Thank you for continuing to make this team feel like a family. Can’t wait to see what you guys can accomplish in the future. Best of luck!
~Tyler O’Neill
Seniors,
• Twigs - Thank you for all you do you made my first year interesting and fun. Appreciate the times you’ve went out your way to let me use your car and you made the time here great.
• Theo - Always a funny guy you made me crack up at the weirdest things. You wear the best stuff on the team.
• Greer - You have a really great work ethic it’ll definitely translate to wherever you go next really enjoyed have you as a senior for my first year.
• Difo- You’re a really funny guy and always get me going love your intensity it’ll do you justice wherever you go.
• Mason - You’re a really funny guy you made me so confused with your sarcasm early on but picking up on it made our conversations great. Really had a lot of fun with you being a senior with the short time we had.
• Lyons - Thanks for always letting me ask you questions baseball related and school. Really was nice having a mutual connection and bonding that way. You’re future is gonna be great, hope the best for you.
• Henry - You’re a really chill and down to earth guy. Enjoyed the funny conversations we had and thanks for giving me advice the first semester during baseball really appreciate it.
• Klein - Thanks for being a good teammate, you’re a really funny guy and enjoyed having you as a senior for my first year. Really appreciated you letting me use your glove, your gonna have good future ahead of you.
• Wortman - Thanks for being a great teammate, I enjoyed having you as a senior for my first year. I hope everything treats you well in the future.
~Yasir Gardner-Sizer
Seniors, Since I stepped on campus three years ago, you guys have been there to model what Buck-nell baseball is all about. You worked hard to make sure that despite COVID, we felt welcome as freshman. I have certainly grown much over my time here, and I have you to thank in large part for that. Teaching me to enjoy life and have some fun every once in a while. I have no doubt you’ll find success in your future pursuits.
~Connor Vucovich
Chris DiFiore #17
Hometown: Mount Kisco, NY
Major: Economics Major, Management Minor
Future Plans: Pursuing an MBA in Finance while continuing my baseball career at Fairfield University/Being the King of Lavalette.
Favorite Baseball Memory: Last start of the 2021 season against Lafayette.
Message to Coaches: Thank you for trusting me in a starting role and pushing me to be better every day.
Message to Parents: Thank you for driving me to practices and games since I was 5 years old and always being my biggest supporters. Without you two, I wouldn’t be half the player I am today.
Message to Underclassmen: Enjoy all of the ups and downs and every moment you have on this team, they are all a blessing. Before you know it, you will be a senior and wondering why you felt like a freshman yesterday.
What a ride! Thank you, Christopher, for taking us on this amazing adventure with you. We loved it all! Your steadfast commitment, hard work and perseverance has been inspiring to watch. This team has brought out the best in you and has played a great part in making you the incredible young man you are today. You are fortunate to have had such dedicated coaches. (Thank you Coach Heather and Coach Neitz!) And you graduate from Bucknell baseball with the greatest gift of all; incredible friends who will be a part of your life forever. DiFo!!! We love you and are so proud of you always!!
-Mom, Dad, Camryn & Stephanie
Chris DiFiore #17
Theo Farynick #44
Hometown: Lloyd Harbor, New York
Major: Finance
Future Plans: Chilling with the boys.
Favorite Baseball Memory: Tearing my UCL.
Message to Coaches: Thank you for believing in me and helping me through the ups and downs.
Message to Parents: Thank you for always being there for me.
Message to Underclassmen: Don’t mess up.
Dear Theo,
As one chapter closes and another opens, the possibilities are limitless and we are excited to see where the future takes you. We’ve always believed in you and your dreams and will always be there to support and encourage you as you follow them. You have brought us great joy and we are filled with endless pride in the man you’ve grown to be. Keep being you!
Always remember: “Every day is a new opportunity. You can build on yesterday’s success or put its failures behind and start over again. That’s the way life is, with a new game every day, and that’s the way baseball is.” – Bob Feller
With all our love, Mom, Dad & Izabel
Theo Farynick #44
Will Greer #21
Hometown: Cohasset, MA
Major: Psychology major; double minor in Business Management and Real Estate Future Plans: 5th year.
Favorite Baseball Memory: Freshman year Florida trip.
Message to Coaches: Thank you guys so much for the past four years. I have built relationships with you guys that I will cherish my entire life. The ability to learn and try and get 1% better every time we step on the field was what made it so much fun coming to the field every single day.
Message to Parents: You guys are amazing. The miles you drive and fly to show us support means more than words can describe. It is so comforting seeing you guys in the stands and backing us not only at home, but even more so at away games. Thank you!
Message to Underclassmen: Respect your elders.
Will,
What a journey thru Lewisburg and we thank you for every minute of it.
As you close out your career at Bucknell, we could not be more proud of you in all that you have accomplished with your fellow seniors. You have stayed the course and we are extremely confident in saying that you and your fellow seniors have left the Bucknell baseball program in a good spot. You continue to hold yourself and the people around you to high standards and that will pay off as you move on from Bucknell.
We love you and thank you again for letting us tag along in such a great journey at Bucknell.
Love, Mom and Dad Will,
We are so proud of you! From the perfect cartwheels along the baselines to the exceptional man you’ve become, you’ve owned our hearts from day one. Loving you madly and reminding you to keep fighting for your dreams,
Nani
& Pop
Will Greer #21 #9
Mason Kelly #22
Hometown: Setauket, NY
Major: Psychology
Future Plans: Play my 5th year next year.
Favorite baseball memory: The two trips to Charleston.
Message to Coaches: Thank you for another opportunity at Bucknell to spend my last three years.
Message to Parents: Thank you guys for the endless love and support, and for constantly travelling for me and Miles. Love you guys.
Message to Underclassmen: Don't get old.
Mason,
From Tee ball to college ball, it has always been a joy for us to watch you play.
You’ve had some obstacles, but plowed through like a champ and didn’t look back. On and off the field, your hard work and determination are an inspiration, and we couldn't be more proud of the intelligent, caring and whitty young man you've become.
This may be the end of the road at Bucknell, but it is just the beginning of great things on the horizon.
Love you buddy! Mom and Dad
Mason Kelly #22
Christopher:
Chris Klein #27
Hometown: Brooklyn, NY
Major: Political Science
Future Plans: I will be working as a paralegal at Davis Polk in New York City after graduation.
Message to Coaches: Thank you for taking a chance on me out of the portal two years ago. I know it was tough with me being injured as soon as I got here and things with me were not always easy, but I appreciate you guys sticking with me and I could not be more happy with my decision to come to Bucknell.
Message to Parents: Thank you guys for being the most supportive parents I could ever ask for through all the ups and downs. I love you both more than anything and would not be here today without everything you both have done for me.
Message to Underclassmen: Bucknell baseball is a special program and you guys better appreciate every moment you have. Keep working hard and playing harder (take playing however you want).
From the first opening day parade at age 4, we have loved following your baseball journey! 78th, Bulldogs, Poly Prep, US Elite and Bucknell have filled your life with many innings, but more importantly, lifelong friends. You are an amazing son and big brother, and we are endlessly proud of you!
Tons of love, Mom, Dad & Lauren
Chris Klein #27
Kyle Lyons #11
Hometown: West Chester, PA
Major: Chemical Engineering
Future Plans: Continue playing while pursuing a graduate degree.
Message to Coaches: Coaches, thank you for giving me an opportunity to continue to chase my dreams.
Message to Parents: Thank you to my parents for always supporting me and the team. It means a lot seeing you guys there every weekend.
Message to Underclassmen: Underclassmen, try and stay healthy as much as possible so don't wrestle up in weight class. Appreciate the brotherhood and memories you make along the way.
Dear Kyle,
Wow! What an awesome journey it has been! We could not be more proud of you and your accomplishments on and off the field at Bucknell. Watching you transform over the past 4 years as a baseball player, teammate, student, brother, grandson, cousin, boyfriend, leader, mentor, friend and our son, has been remarkable. Your resilience through Covid, challenging courses, injuries, good games and bad is a testament to your spirit, ability to learn from your experiences and willingness to do the hard work. We cannot wait to see what field you are on next and be assured we will be there cheering for "Sticks", "Ones" , "Our #11", "Lyons", "Kyle".
We love you and are proud of you! Mom & Dad
Kyle Lyons #11 #9
Henry,
Henry Novicki #13
Hometown: Wapwallopen, PA
Major: Environmental Engineering
Future Plans: Continue to play while pursuing a graduate degree in Natural Resource and Energy Policy from Colorado School of Mines.
Favorite Baseball Memory: Had an extra-inning go-ahead pinch hit home run against Mount Saint Mary’s. Pitching against Pitt and Villanova, and the midweek against Penn State atmosphere take close seconds.
Message to Coaches: Thank you, Coaches, for taking a chance on me. I was able to live out a childhood dream of playing baseball at the next level. I appreciate everything you guys have done throughout my career. I would not have become the man I am today without you guys.
Message to Parents: Thanks, Mom, and Dad for your continuous support over the years. I would not be in the position I am in right now without you. I appreciate everything you’ve done along my baseball journey. Yes, even when Mom would drive separately for me after games. Love you guys.
Message to Underclassmen: Thank you to the underclassmen for all the lifelong memories made. I will remember this team and what we’ve done together for a long time. Many of the best times didn’t even happen on the field. FO6
We are proud of you for the hard work you have done and continue to do in school and on the field. You have been met with several, extraordinary challenges, yet you remain resilient. We look forward to seeing what the future holds for you. Whatever that is and wherever you go, you have our support.
~Never fear those mountains in the distance.
With love, Dad, Mom, and Emily
Henry Novicki #13
Jacob Terwilliger #2
Hometown: Allen, TX
Major: Markets, Innovation, and Design Major
Future Plans: Utilize my 5th year of eligibility and play baseball.
Favorite Baseball Memory: This is really tough, but I'd have to say this year's win vs. Penn State, one of the most fun baseball games I've ever been a part of.
Message to Coaches: Thank you for all you've done, You made me enjoy every moment of my time here at Bucknell. You grew my love for the game and made me a better man!
Message to Parents: Mom and Dad thank you for your continuous support over my years here, all the ups and downs you encouraged me and urged me to keep going. I love y'all!
Message to Underclassmen: Enjoy every moment you have, it goes by quick. These teammates will be your friends for the rest of your life, grow relationships and have FUN!
Who would have thought that 16 years ago, at 6 years old, when you first stepped on the baseball field that our journey would have lead us to this moment in time?
From start to finish, we have been your biggest fans, taking advantage of the time and lessons on and off the field. It has been our pleasure to watch you grow as a fantastic baseball player but more importantly an even better young man. Baseball has taught you many lessons: perseverance, patience, optimism, tenacity, and more importantly how to be a leader. As the say, “baseball has been very, very good to me .”
You make us proud every day. Learn from the past but don’t dwell, be present in the now and know your future is bright and we can’t wait to see where it takes you. Remember if you stay true to who you are and have faith in God’s path, there is nothing you cannot accomplish. As we have always been, we will be on the side line, routing for you as you venture out and we will have your back always.
Love you more, Mom, Dad and Josh
Jacob,
Jacob Terwilliger #2
Jake Wortman #7
Hometown: Fredericksburg, VA
Major: Accounting
Future Plans: Attending VCU for 5th year and getting a masters in Accounting.
Message to Coaches: Thank you for your constant support and guidance throughout my four years here. You have made a lasting impact on my life and I am forever grateful.
Message to Parents: Thank you for your love and support and coming to all my games and sacrificing your time for me. I would not be where I am without you.
Message to Underclassmen: Make the most of your opportunities.
Jacob,
We knew from early on that you had a passion for baseball. From wanting to throw the baseball in the cul-de-sac every day, to imitating MLB catcher’s stances at age 5, you have loved every part of the game. You have worked tirelessly and earned each and every opportunity to keep playing this game at every level. We have thoroughly enjoyed watching you grow up playing the game that you love.
Always know how proud we are of you and your accomplishments. You have no limits and we cannot wait to see what your future holds.
We love you and are proud of you!
Love, Dad, Mom, Ellie, and Claire
Jake Wortman #7 #9
2023 Baseball Schedule #9
Class of 2023
Class of 2024
Graeme Carroll
Connor Vucovich
Anthony Sherwin
Grant Voytovich
Nikhil Patel
Jacob Corson
Nic Adamo
Bryce Reimer
Ben Sinins
Class of 2025
Brady Karp
Nick Mulvey
Brady Swenson
Ben Magovern
Billy Kender
Sean Keys
Tyler Dunn
Tyler O’Neill
Matt Alexander
Class of 2026
Ethan Firestein
Michael Trommer
Hadley Maxwell
Ryan Facinelli
Mikey Myro
Drew Uccello
Ryan DeLaney
Ryan Osinski
Ben Isenstein
Yasir Gardner-Sizer
Will Greer, Mason Kelly, Chris DiFiore, Jacob Terwilliger, Henry Novicki, Theo Farynick, Chris Klein, Kyle Lyons, Jake Wortman
2023 Seniors
Chris DiFiore Economics
Theo Farynick Finance
Will Greer Psychology
Mason Kelly Psychology
Chris Klein Political Science
Kyle Lyons Chemical Engineering
Henry Novicki Environmental Engineering
Jacob Terwilliger Markets, Innovation, and Design
Jake Wortman Accounting
