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ABOUT Suffolk University

From its founding in 1906 to the present day, Suffolk University has grown to be an integral part of the city of Boston, woven into the fabric of the city, its people, and its institutions.

When you step out of one of our buildings—one of the many benefits of going to school in downtown Boston—you're stepping into the vibrant heart of the city, with all of the action and opportunity that comes with it. From the global firms of the Financial District to the halls of the State House on Beacon Hill, you'll find internships, career paths, and professional connections waiting for you.

From the shops of Downtown Crossing to the restaurants of Chinatown to the venues of the Theatre District, you'll find an endless variety of things to do, all within walking distance of campus.

Suffolk by the numbers

  • 92% of Students Working Or In Grad School Within One Year of Graduation
  • 50+ Study Abroad Opportunities
  • 80+ Student Organizations
  • 95% of Freshman Receive Financial Aid
  • 60+ Undergraduate Programs
  • 13:1 Student-to-Faculty Ratio
  • 22 Average Number of Students Per Class

2023 Season

  • 13-22 Overall Record
  • 1 D3Baseball.com Preseason All-American
  • 1 D3Baseball.com All-Region Selection
  • 1 NEIBA All-Region Selection
  • 3 CCC All-Conference Selections
  • 2 CSC Academic All-District Selections
  • CCC Team Sportsmanship Award
  • CCC Tournament Qualifiers
  • ABCA Team Academic Excellence Award

ACCOLADES

Harry Painter continued to be an offensive force earning D3Baseball.com Preseason All-American honors. During the 2023 campaign, Painter earned 2nd team All-Conference honors as well as being named to the NEIBA All-Region team for the second straight year. Painter's 8 homers bring his career total to 20, placing him 4th all-time in program history.
Garret Roberts- 2nd team All-Conference
Luke Harder - 3rd team All-Conference and CSC Academic All-District
Max Iorio - CSC Academic All-District

Coaching staff

Anthony Del Prete

Head Baseball Coach | Associate Director of Athletics ajdelprete@suffolk.edu | (617) 994-6459

  • 4 NCAA Championship Tournament Appearances
  • 4 Conference Championships
  • Fastest Suffolk Coach to 100 Career Wins
  • 3-Time Coach of the Year
  • 2 D3Baseball.com All-Americans
  • 1 CCC Player of the Year
  • 13 NEIBA ABCA/Rawlings All-Region
  • 1 GNAC Player of the Year
  • 4 D3Baseball.com All-Region
  • 2 GNAC Pitcher of the Year
  • 7 ABCA Team Academic Awards
  • 1 GNAC Rookie of the Year
  • 4 CoSIDA Academic All-District
  • 70 All-Conference Selections

Assistant coaches

JOHN O'BRIEN

  • 20 Seasons
  • Northeastern '94
  • 2018 NEIBA Kevin Burr Assistant Coach of the Year

program history

quick program facts

  • NCAA Appearances: 8
  • Conference Championships: 8
  • All-Americans: 9
  • All-Region Selections: 45
  • Conference Player of the Year: 5
  • Conference Pitcher of the Year: 5
  • Conference Rookie of the Year: 5
  • All-Conference Honorees: 240
  • Professional Contracts: 9

faculty & academics

  • 372 full-time and 251 part-time faculty
  • 87 percent of full-time faculty have a PhD or terminal degree
  • 1:13 Faculty/student ratio (undergraduate)
  • 1:9 Faculty/student ratio (Law School)
  • 17 students in an average undergraduate classroom
  • 100+ academic programs
  • 900+ courses

majors & offerings

sawyer business school

At the Sawyer Business School, you'll gain more than just business knowledge. You develop real-world skills. With an emphasis on practical experience, you learn how to adapt to dynamic work environments, think with an eye toward innovation, and lead others.

college of arts & sciences

The College of Arts & Sciences offers courses in the arts, humanities, social sciences, mathematics, and natural sciences, establishing broad-based learning as the foundation of a Suffolk education.

An array of programs at the undergraduate and graduate levels provides diverse opportunities to study areas as highly focused as Radiation Science or as interdisciplinary as Environmental Studies.

Our curriculum allows students the time to explore minor programs that reflect their personal interests and talents while helping them develop specialized knowledge and skills.

Students find many opportunities to combine their academic interests with hands-on experience through internships, service learning, and a broad range of extracurricular activities.

Distinguished faculty provide individual attention to their students in small classes while encouraging open, independent thinking and an appreciation of diverse cultures, perspectives, and peoples.

In addition to encouraging intellectual development, we prepare our students to meet the challenges of the future and to achieve their personal goals, as they build the foundations of their careers.

internships & career development

Internships can be an integral part of your graduate experience and help you gain the professional experience needed to enter your preferred profession or prepare for a career change. Some programs allow internships to be completed for academic credit. All programs allow internships to be completed for non-credit. You should consult with your graduate program or faculty advisor on which option fits within your degree requirements.

Students have interned in a variety of fields and industries. A small sampling of companies includes:

  • athenahealth
  • Boston Bruins
  • Boston Celtics
  • Boston Red Sox
  • Brigham and Women’s Hospital
  • Deloitte
  • Dunkin’ Brands
  • Fidelity Investments
  • KPMG
  • Kronos
  • Massachusetts General Hospital
  • Massachusetts Department of Energy Resources
  • Staples
  • State Street
  • Tufts Medical Center
  • Washington Center

the suffolk experience

Launch Point Boston: Enabling students to find and apply their passions.

Why are we so unique?

Learn about all of the resources and opportunities that you can take advantage of while going to school in the heart of Boston at Suffolk University.

student life

Suffolk may be a non-traditional college experience, but our borderless campus gives students access to the nation's best college city.

When you visit Suffolk University, you’ll see more than our campus buildings. You’ll get a sense of everything you can do here and just how close you’ll be to all the opportunities Boston’s famous for.

Our academic buildings and residence halls boast some of the best addresses in town. This real estate will have a real impact on your academic, professional, and social life.

It’s easy to do everything when you learn and live this close to it. On your visit, you’ll hit the ground walking—getting to know the city streets and campus routes you’ll take from your residence hall to your classes and club meetings, internships, and nights out on the town with friends.

titletown

Looking for things to do outside of athletics and the classroom? Be a part of the best sports city in the country!

The TD Garden, home to both the Boston Bruins and Boston Celtics is just a 5 minute walk from the Ridgeway Building
Fenway Park and the Boston Red Sox are just a 10 minute subway ride from our campus
Gillette Stadium, home of the New England Patriots and Revolution is a 40 minute train ride from South Station

Residence life

Suffolk offers on-campus living for students' first two years. The school currently has 4 residence halls which house our students. All residence halls are within walking distance to our academic buildings and are located in the middle of downtown Boston.

OFF-campus living

Suffolk offers housing for your first two years on campus. Many of our players will move off campus as early as their sophomore year and into the city. They enjoy the independence and liberty of living on their own and with teammates in apartments.

The two most popular neighborhoods for Suffolk Baseball players over the years have been the North End and East Boston.

Boston's North End
East Boston

facilities

Ridgeway Building - 148 Cambridge St. Boston MA 02114

east boston memorial stadium

Suffolk's home field is East Boston Memorial Stadium. Located right on top of Logan Airport, our field is fully turfed. All home games, fall and spring practices take place in East Boston.

150 Porter St. East Boston, MA 02128

We also utilize and partner with local travel baseball organizations for indoor preseason and in-season practices.

On Campus Athletic facilities

Varsity Weight Room
Athletic Training Room
Smith Court
Michael & Larry Smith Fitness Center

where are they now?

Here is a list of what a few of our alums are now doing:

  • Michael Muscarella '22 : Officer (United States Capitol Police Department)
  • Steve Rossi '22 : Policy Analyst (New York State Assembly Committee on Education)
  • Zack Aresty '21 : Talent Acquisition Associate (EBI Consulting)
  • Andrew Ashworth '21 : Financial Cost Analyst (SharkNinja)
  • Tim Brigham '21 : Client Analyst (Basis Technologies, Inc.)
  • Rich Gilbride '21 : President of Operations (Student Athletic Advisory Group)
  • Kevin Sinatra '19 : Sports and Fitness Coordinator for Kids Nutrition (East Boston Neighborhood Health Center)
  • Charles Batchelder '19 : Environmental Health & Safety Supervisor (Communications & Power Industries)
  • Matt Brenner '17 : Director of Sales Development (Seismic Software)
  • Brady Chant '18 : Sales Engineer (Seismic Software)
  • Ryan Pordes '18 : Management Consultant (Accenture Real Estate and Workplace Solutions, Los Angeles, CA)
  • Luke Ronchi '17 : Technical Recruiter (Amazon)
  • Drew Carter '16 : Digital Marketing (C-4 Analytics)
  • Jon Lapolla '16 : Edward Jones Specialist (MFS Investment Management)
  • Rob Marks '16 : Officer (Revere Police Department)
  • Mac Jacobson '14 : Territory Sales Manager (Molnlycke Health Care)
  • Jhonneris Mendez '14: Development Scout (Tampa Bay Rays, MLB)
  • Jonathan Richard '14 : Senior Account Executive (Circle)
  • Mike Cunningham '13 : Investement Specialist (Raymond James)
  • Mark Addesa ' 11 : Inventory Manager (Anheuser Busch)
  • Mark Annese '11 : Foreman (Bomas Machine Specialties)
  • Reid Jackson '09 : Senior Account Executive (Google)
  • Steve Durant '08 : Officer (Massachusetts State Police)
  • Mike Maguire '05 : Accountant (North American Family Institute)
  • Justin Waskiewicz '05 : Officer (Massachusetts State Police)
  • Pat Murphy '04 : Product Manager (Travelers Insurance)
  • Kevin Kelley '03 : Head Baseball Coach (Roger Williams University)
  • Bryan McManaway '03 : Benefits Consultant (Corporate Synergies)
  • Adam Pellerin '02 : On Air Personality (NESN - New England Sports Network)
  • Joe Duca '01 : Officer (Revere Police Department)
  • Mike Anastasia '00 : Senior Director of Media Ops (SNHU)
  • Paul Knisell '99 : Vice President (HUB Retirement and Wealth Management)
  • Marty Nastasia '94 : Executive Vice President (Womble Bond Dickinson Government and Public Affairs)

Ready to be a part of our program?

For more questions or information, please contact our coaching staff:

Anthony Del Prete | Head Baseball Coach

ajdelprete@suffolk.edu | (617) 994-6459

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