Baseball pitcher is among top 12 in nation

Jon Ferrendelli

Chandler-Gilbert Community College (CGCC) baseball pitcher Jon Ferrendelli was named to the First Team All American in Division II by the National Junior College Athletic Association (NCJAA) in June. Selected from a pool of national nominees, Ferrendelli was one of 12 to be selected to the team and is the fourth baseball player from CGCC to receive the honor. Ferrendelli was also named Academic All American for his consistent academic excellence.

“It was phenomenal to have Jon as part of our team. He excelled both academically and athletically,” said Russ Luce, CGCC baseball coach. “When we brought him on, we had aspirations that he would be a good player, but we didn’t anticipate that he would become one of the best – as a player and a student – in the entire conference.”

Ferrendelli finished the 2014 season 7-2 with a 1.38 ERA over 91 innings pitched.  He struck out 100 batters and allowed only 19 runs (14 earned) on the season. During his two years with the Coyotes, Ferrendelli finished 13-4 with a 1.71 ERA and 158 strikeouts over 168 innings.

Ferrendelli graduated in May with high distinction, earning an associate degree in business finance. He is headed to Wichita State on a baseball scholarship to pitch for the Shockers.