Titans Baseball Club Announces Commitment: Mark Gregato to SUNY Fredonia

The Titans Baseball Club is proud to announce that 2026 RHP/OF Mark Gregato has officially committed to SUNY Fredonia, joining one of the NCAA’s most supportive and academically driven campus communities. For Mark, the decision was grounded in a desire to continue growing as both a student and an athlete - in an environment that emphasizes personal connection, academic focus, and athletic opportunity.

Mark was immediately drawn to Fredonia’s balance of baseball and academics, as well as its small-campus feel. “I committed to SUNY Fredonia because I feel it is a place where I can play baseball at the college level and focus on academics,” he said. “I like how the campus is small, so teachers can maximize their time with students, and how the campus feels like one big community, so everyone feels at home.”

As he prepares to move to New York, Mark is excited for the personal growth that comes with living away from home. “I look forward to gaining more independence while still playing baseball and continuing my academics,” he shared. He plans to study Mechanical Engineering, one of the university’s most challenging and respected academic pathways, reflecting both his intellectual curiosity and his long-term goals beyond the diamond.

Balancing engineering with NCAA baseball requires exceptional discipline - something Mark has been preparing for through years of structured development. His goals at Fredonia reflect that balance: “to obtain a high GPA while still getting better at baseball each day, so I can maximize my opportunities in the future.”

Titans Director of Player Development Jesse Barker has watched that growth unfold over the past four years - including Mark’s most challenging and most inspiring moments. “Mark is one of the most quietly determined players we’ve had come through the program,” Barker said. “He doesn’t need attention or noise - he just goes to work. The way he handled his rehab this year tells you everything about who he is. Most athletes talk about resilience; Mark lives it.”

That resilience defined what Mark considers the highlight of his Titans career: returning to the mound this summer after six months away from pitching. “Getting on the mound in the U.S. after not pitching for six months felt super special,” he said. “I worked extra hard through rehab and did everything I physically could to get back. With my teammates’ and coaches’ support, I was able to pitch again. It’s a moment I won’t forget.”

Barker emphasized how significant that moment truly was. “When Mark stepped back on the mound, it wasn’t just a return - it was the reward for months of honest work when nobody was watching,” he said. “That’s the type of athlete college programs want. That’s why he’s going to succeed at the NCAA level.”

Mark credits the Titans for shaping the traits he now carries into his collegiate career. “The Titans taught me how to be resilient and mentally tough — to push through adversity and work hard every day to be the best person and player I can be,” he explained.

Barker agrees wholeheartedly. “Mark has grown not only as a player, but as a young man,” he said. “He’s dependable, mature, and intentional with everything he does. Fredonia is getting a student-athlete who understands responsibility, preparation, and what it means to represent a program the right way.”

Looking ahead, Mark offers practical and grounded advice for younger Titans aiming to reach the next level. “Show up and work hard every single day. Don’t just go through the motions — do the little things right and be there for your teammates,” he said. “Get good grades. Grades go a long way at the college level. Work every day, don’t take reps off, be a good teammate, and get good grades to maximize your chances at the next level.”

Mark Gregato’s commitment to SUNY Fredonia represents the culmination of perseverance, discipline, and the relentless work ethic he has shown throughout his Titans career. The Titans Baseball Club congratulates Mark and his family on this outstanding achievement and looks forward to watching him continue to thrive at the NCAA level as both a pitcher and a student in the years ahead.

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