Millersville

Career Highlights

• All-PSAC East Second Team (2025)
• D2CCA/NCBWA All-Atlantic Region Second Team (2025)
• CSC Academic All-District (2025)
• NCBWA Atlantic Region Pitcher of the Week (4/1/25)
• PSAC East Pitcher of the Week (3/31/25)

2025 (Graduate Student)

• Served as Millersville's ace and No. 1 starter in one season on campus, earning All-PSAC East and All-Atlantic Region honors
• Ranked second in the PSAC, seventh in the nation and second all-time at Millersville with 98 strikeouts
• Led the team and ranked sixth in the PSAC with 69 1/3 innings pitched
• Did not allow more than two runs in any of his first six starts, totaling 35 innings...Struck out 52 batters and walked six in that same stretch
• Went 4-1 with 55 strikeouts in 41 innings against the PSAC East
• Became the first Marauder on record to strike out nine or more hitters in four consecutive starts (March 1-March 21), totaling 40 K's to four walks
• Pitched seven innings, allowing two unearned runs in a no-decision against Seton Hill in the PSAC Semifinals--a game Millersville won in 13 innings

Before Millersville

• Played two seasons at North Carolina A&T
• Made 14 appearances and four starts totaling 32 innings in 2023...Posted a 5.63 ERA with 24 strikeouts
• Recorded 21 appearances with two starts and 33 2/3 innings in 2024...Posted a 4.28 ERA and 2-4 record with 39 strikeouts
• Before transferring to NC A&T, played two seasons at Harford Community College, posting a .138 batting average against in 18 2/3 innings and 14 appearances in his first season and making 10 starts with a 7-2 record, .191 batting average against and 64 strikeouts as a sophomore

High School

• Lettered in baseball, football and swimming

About the Marauder

• Why Millersville: It is close to home so I am able to commute, and the baseball team has a history of great culture and success.
• Off-the-field hobbies: Golfing
• Favorite pro athletes: Justin Jefferson
• Favorite show to binge watch: The Office
• Pregame ritual: Stay as loose as possible

Personal

• Son of Cliff and Lori Blantz
• Sister, Chloe, plays softball at Delaware
• Majoring in sports management