2025 Baseball Roster
Jersey Number 55
Evan Rishell
- Position:
- Left-Handed Pitcher
- Height:
- 5-10
- Weight:
- 165
- Class:
- Senior
- Hometown:
- Wrightsville, Pa.
- High School:
- Eastern York
Career Highlights
- D2CCA All-Atlantic Region Second Team
2025 (Senior)
- Recorded a career-high six saves
- Capped career with 73 appearances, ranking fourth in Millersville history
- The team's go-to high-leverage reliever, ranking first among relievers with 39 innings
- Pitched two or more shutout innings five times
- Earned a save in four consecutive appearances from April 3-18--three of which were at least two innings of work
- Earned the win in the 13-inning PSAC Tournament game against Seton Hill, going six shutout innings with two hits allowed
2024 (Junior)
- Led the Marauders with 19 appearances out of the bullpen
- Finished the season with a 2.57 ERA in 28 innings of work
- Struck out 26 hitters and held hitters to a .267 batting average against
- Finished with a 1-0 record and two saves
- Struck out the side to record a save against Shepherd on April 28
- Pitched 2.2 shutout innings and collected the win against Mercy on April 7
2023 (Sophomore)
- One of the Marauders most reliable relievers, leading the team in appearances (23)
- Led the team in ERA (1.17) and led relief pitchers in innings pitched (38.1)
- Recorded six wins and one loss with one save for Millersville
- Collected 27 strikeouts to only 10 walks
- Opponents had a batting average against of .228
- Pitched five innings and got the win in extra innings against Pitt-Johnstown on February 25
- Went nine straight appearances without allowing an earned run from March 4 to April 11
- Recorded the win and closed out the game pitching 2.1 innings without allowing a baserunner against West Chester to send the Marauders to the Super Regional
- Threw 3.1 innings allowing one earned run in the Atlantic Region clinching win against Seton Hill
- Pitched 1.1 innings and recorded the win in game one of the College World Series against UIndy
2022 (Freshman)
- With injuries in the pitching staff, he seized the opportunity to land a spot in the weekend rotation and two postseason starts
- Finished the season with a 3-2 record over 10 appearances and six starts
- Earned first career win with four innings against USciences
- Tossed seven shutout innings with six strikeouts against Salem on April 20
- Made PSAC East debut on April 30 against Bloomsburg and struck out a career-high eight, allowing two runs over six innings
- Followed that effort with a five-inning no decision against Mansfield in which he fanned five and walked one, allowing three hits and two runs
- Started game two of the PSAC Tournament and game three of the NCAA regional
High School
- Won varsity letters in baseball and basketball
- Helped team to its first-ever state playoff appearance
- Named pitcher of the year in 2021 and Best Pitcher at Perfect Game Showcase in 2019
About the Marauder
- Why Millersville: I chose Millersville because it has exactly what I am looking for in an affordable cost. It also gave me the chance to be looked at in the baseball program as I progress as an athlete.
- Off-the-field hobbies: Video games, job, see my girlfriend.
- Interesting summer job: Subway sandwich artist
- Hidden talent: Good at video games
- Favorite pro athletes: Mike Trout
- Favorite show to binge watch: Riverdale
- Pregame ritual: Listen to music, think about what tasks need to be completed.
Personal
- Son of Troy and Stephanie Rishell
- Majoring in statistics
Highlights: Millersville Baseball NCAA Atlantic Regional vs. Seton Hill [DH] (May 17, 2025)
Saturday, May 17
Highlights: Millersville Baseball NCAA Atlantic Regional vs. Seton Hill (May 16, 2025)
Friday, May 16
Highlights: Millersville Baseball NCAA Atlantic Regional vs. California (Pa.) (May 15, 2025)
Thursday, May 15
Highlights: Millersville Baseball PSAC Tournament Championship vs. Cal U(May 10, 2025)
Sunday, May 11
