2025 University of Hartford Baseball Roster

Hartford Athletics Communications
Steve McLaughlin

29 John Russell

29 John Russell

  • Class:
    Junior
  • Position:
    Catcher
  • Height:
    6-3
  • Hometown:
    Eastchester, N.Y.
  • High School:
    Eastchester

Summary

Biography

AT HARTFORD
2025: Russell played behind the plate during his junior season with Hawks. During his 19 games, including 18 starts he recorded a .227 batting average and a .704 OPS. Russell also tallied 15 RBIs, 12 runs scored, three home runs and a double. One of his best offensive games came when he had an eight RBI game in a 21-3 win over Western Connecticut State on April 24. Defensively, he delivered a .975 fielding percentage, 150 putouts, 15 assists, and eight errors.

2024: Russell appeared in 27 games and made 10 starts behind the plate during his freshman season, slashing .185/.185/.389 (AVG/OBP/SLG) with one RBI and one run scored. He tallied five hits including two doubles on 27 at-bats and stole one base. Defensively, he recorded 62 putouts, seven assists, and committed four errors, finishing with a strong .945 fielding percentage.

PRIOR TO HARTFORD: Graduate of Eastchester High School.

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Historical Player Information

  • 29

    2024Redshirt Freshman

    Catcher/ Outfielder
    6'3" 180 lbs
    29
  • 29

    2025Junior

    Catcher
    6'3" 180 lbs
    29