SOPHOMORE (2024)
36 GP, 19 GS, .276/.375/.408, 12 RBI, 17 R, 1 HR, 5 2B, 1 3B, 21 H, 11 BB
- Played in 36 games with 19 starts (10 at DH, 9 in OF).
- Slashed .276/.375/.408 with seven extra-base hits, 12 RBIs, and 17 runs scored.
- Recorded five mulitple hit games and three multiple RBI contests.
- Compiled a nine-game reached base safely streak and an eight-game hitting streak on the season.
- His eight-game hitting streak was tied for the third-best on the team and ran from April 16 against North Florida to April 28 vs. Cincinnati.
- Went 3-for-5 with a double, three runs scored, and two RBIs in a win over North Florida (April 16).
- Posted a 2-for-3 performance in a win over FGCU on April 23 with a home run, three RBIs, four runs scored, and two walks.
- Registered 19 putouts and just one error for a .950 fielding percentage.
Previous School - Pitt (2023)
- Attended Pitt and played baseball for the Panthers for his freshman season in 2023.
- Slashed .293/.407/.455 during his fresham campaign in 27 games played (all starts).
- Recorded nine extra-base hits with 11 runs scored, 19 walks, 28 RBIs and two stolen bases.
- Had two home runs, three triples, four doubles in 2023.
- Had his freshman campaign cut short due to injury.
High School
- Prepped at Tampa Jesuit High School in Tampa, Fla.
- A three-year letterwinner for Tampa Jesuit.
- Finished his prep career with a .433 batting average and 56 hits, 49 RBIs, 41 runs scored and seven home runs.
- Served as a team captain as a senior in 2022 in which he helped guide his team to a state title after batting .420 with 33 hits, 31 RBIs and five homers.
- His high school team was ranked No. 1 in the country by MaxPreps in 2021 and Perfect Game in 2020.
- Member of the 2019 Tampa Jesuit squad that won a state title.
- Florida Region Second Team selection by Perfect Game.
- Perfect Game Preseason All-American.
- Played club ball for CBU Scout Team.
- Also played football.
Personal
- Graduated from Tampa Jesuit HS in 2022.
- Birthday is July 21.
- Son of Tony and Liz Nessler.
- Has three siblings, Maddy, Brady and Evie Nessler.
- Chose UCF because of the great fans, atmosphere, and the abliity to compete at the highest level.
- Enjoys fishing, hunting and golfing.
- Favorite pro sports team are the Philadelphia Phillies and Eagles.
- Favorite food is steak.
- Favorite show is The Sopranos.
- Watches the final scene from 8 Mile before every game.
- Plans to major in business at UCF.