Quick Hits / Match Notes
Ottawa (Kan.) vs. York (Neb.)

Game Comparison
    Overall Record: Ottawa (31-12) vs. York (15-27)
Offense: Ottawa - .313 AVG, 402 runs, 52 HR vs. York's .256 AVG, 250 runs, 29 HR
On-Base Ability: Ottawa - .429 OBP | York -  .380

Power Production: Ottawa 52 | York 29

Speed Factor: Ottawa - 202 stolen bases (2nd nationally) | York's 25

Pitching: Ottawa - 4.89 ERA, .236 opponent AVG |  York's 8.14 ERA, .319 opponent AVG

Series Information: The series is tied between Ottawa University and York University, 16-16. York won the series 2-1 against the Braves in 2025 in York, Neb. The Panthers won game one, 9-8 and game two, 11-6. Ottawa took game three 11-6. Ottawa has not won a series against York since 2023. That season the Braves took all three games against the Panthers: W, 2-0 | W, 11-1 | W, 14-6.  The first ever game between the two teams happened on February 23, 2008. Ottawa won the game 20-15. 

Ottawa Braves Breakdown

At the Plate
    One of the most explosive offenses in the conference
    402 runs, 161 extra-base hits, .519 slugging %
    Deep lineup with multiple hitters above .300

Key Bats
    Julius Ryan: .357 AVG, 53 RBI, 32 SB
    Dylan Snead: .350 AVG, 55 runs scored
    Jeremy Freeman: .344 AVG, 52 RBI
    Garrett Dodd: Team-high 8 HR in limited ABs

On the Bases
    202 SB (2nd in NAIA)
    Multiple players with 30+ steals

On the Mound
    Staff ERA: 4.89
    Opponents hitting just .236

Key Arms:
    Adrian Quintana: 7-2, 2.64 ERA
    Kenneth Johnson: 2.20 ERA
    Nicolas Docherty: 1.98 ERA in relief

York Panthers Breakdown

At the Plate
    .256 team AVG with moderate power (29 HR)
    Relies more on situational hitting than explosive innings

Key Bats
    Isaac Gomez: .353 AVG, .529 SLG
    Landon Morgan: .321 AVG, 32 RBI
    Sam Hodoly: 6 HR, 29 RBI
    Jay Twedt: 27 RBI, 3 HR

On the Bases
    25 Stolen bases

On the Mound
    Staff ERA: 8.14
    Opponents hitting .319

Key Arms:
    Sam Reynolds: 4.35 ERA
    Bryce Woodard: 58 IP
    Elvin Ramos: 60 K in 54 IP


Individual Player Spotlight

Ottawa – Julius Ryan
    .357 AVG, 50 hits, 53 RBI
    .505 OBP with elite speed (32 SB)


York – Isaac Gomez
    Team-best .353 AVG and .529 SLG