Liponis, Gulls Capture NCAA Statistical Champion Accolades

BEVERLY, Mass. — The Endicott baseball team and shortstop TJ Liponis (Scarborough, Maine) have each claimed some Division III Statistical Champion honors in a total of three different categories following the conclusion of the 2026 season.

Liponis led all Division III baseball student-athletes with his 27 doubles on the season. The mark also set a program single-season record, surpassing Nicolas Notarangelo '24 (Taunton, Mass.) (20) for the top spot.

Additionally, as a team, the Gulls led Division III in two statistical categories.

The top-notch pitching staff limited opposing lineups to just 7.18 hits per nine innings while also finishing off a total of 12 shutouts throughout the season. Both marks led all of Division III, crowning the Blue and Green as statistical champions in those categories.

YEAR IN REVIEW

Endicott (44-14) appeared in its first ever national championship. The Gulls won game two in walkoff fashion to force game three, but ultimately fell to Denison, 4-3, in the winner-take-all finale on June 4.

Among the many impressive feats from this year's squad, one of the most impressive was their performance in winner-take-all elimination games.

The 2026 Gulls were the first team in DIII history to win four winner-take-all games, which eventually earned them a berth in the national championship.

With their run to the College World Series, Endicott became the first team since Chapman (2005-09) to appear in four straight CWS'. 

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(Photo Credit - David Le '10)