Lehman College Baseball, also known as Lightning, plays in NCAA Division III. They represent Lehman College in the City University of New York Athletic Conference (CUNYAC). The 2025 season has been a turning increase with new accomplishments in records and with new resolve. The coaches had a tough schedule, which Head Coach Chris Delgado has headed the team. This article provides an in-depth examination of the 2025 baseball team at Lehman College. This baseball league has got several highlights and defining moments of the season that have shaped their team roster.
2025 Lehman College Baseball Team Roster Overview
The Lehman College baseball team for the 2025 season includes a combination of veteran seniors and talented underclassmen with a combination of local players and international recruits. The team is coached by Head Coach Chris Delgado, who has been coaching since his student years at Lehman.
Key Players of Lehman College Baseball
- Justin Chamorro (Pitcher): Senior player who has become a team leader and figure of historic note. Chamorro made headlines nationally as part of the group that broke the team’s streak of winless games and appeared on public radio’s This American Life.
- Juan Maldonado (First Base): Reliability, both with offense and defense.
- Eli Fermin (Outfield): Known for power batting, such as a home run in a pivotal game against CCNY.
- Brandon Deynes (Designated Hitter/Right Field): Laid down important hits and depth to the batting lineup.
- Ryan Rosa (Shortstop): Utility infielder with good defensive abilities and opportune hitting.
- Kevin Arias (Center Field): Quick outfielder who played both ways.
The team also has players from multicultural origins, such as New York City, Dominican Republic, and Puerto Rico, which diversify and enrich the team’s dynamics¹.
Season Schedule and Performance
The baseball 2025 season schedule of Lehman College included games with CUNYAC conference participants, which includes Baruch College, Yeshiva University, and the City College of New York (CCNY). The players faced the actual difficulties, and strong will led to unforgettable events.
Most Important Series and Games
Yeshiva University Series (April 8, 2025):
- This played out as a historic landmark in the programme. In the first match Lehman ended his streak of 42 winless games with a theater of crude three-runs extra-inning victory. The win went to pitcher Justin Chamorro, who pitched a complete game and struck 13 batters down. The victory echoed around the country and it was reported in the news media including NBC Nightly News and ESPN.
- The second match was a 9-5 rallied Yeshiva but it was nonetheless a symbolic triumph in the activity of both programs.
Baruch College Series (May 1, 2025):
- Lehman found itself versus a tough team of Baruch that had an 8-4 conference record heading to the regular season. Baruch won the two game match (20-2 and 8-6), whereas in the second match Lehman lost by two points.
CCNY Matchups (April 15 and May 6, 2025):
- On April 15, CCNY defeated Lehman 7-4 in spite of a home run by Eli Fermin.
- On May 6, CCNY won a high scoring match 10-7. Lehman had a good promise the offense and Juan Maldonado turned in three triples with three run count.
Key Highlights of the Season
Historic Win Over Yeshiva University
The highlight of the season was breaking the 42-game losing streak against Yeshiva University. This match went beyond athletics, as it represented grit and determination. The team’s story was featured on This American Life, bringing attention to pitcher Justin Chamorro’s endeavor to complete his objectives before his “window of opportunity” closed.
National Media Attention
The win against Yeshiva propelled Lehman Baseball into the national limelight. The team was featured on major networks such as NBC, CBS, and ESPN, and local media such as the New York Post. This received attention highlighted the emotional appeal of their story and gave a well-deserved publicity for the players’ perseverance.
Individual Performances
- Justin Chamorro: His complete game win over Yeshiva was a season highlight. He also demonstrated leadership in spite of a poor win-loss record.
- Eli Fermin: His home run-hitting was a highlight, such as a home run vs. CCNY.
- Juan Maldonado: Played consistently offensively, such as a triple and several hits against CCNY.
Community and Culture
With Coach Delgado, his team designated a culture of toughness. The variety of the roster (representing Washington Heights and the Bronx, the Dominican Republic, and Puerto Ricans) gave the program a certain flair. This was the season that led to the next success because of the focus on heart and determination.
Conclusion
The 2025 Lehman College baseball was an inspirational growing season. Despite a difficult history, the historic win over Yeshiva University and the welcome the attention of the whole country in the wake thereof served as a reminder to all the real success of college athletics, which was heart, teamwork and perseverance.
With a combination of old veterans, and younger players joining the team next season, the future of the Lightning is bright. In the year 2025 as the program is still being built up, the season will serve as a watershed moment as far as the power of will in on and off the field gets brought into the limelight.
FAQs
Who does Lehman College baseball have as Head coach?
The current coach is Chris Delgado who has assisted the program as the Head Coach since he was a student at Lehman himself.
What was the best of the 2025 season?
The win over Yeshiva University on April 8, 2025 snapped Lehman’s 42-game losing streak.
Who is the single person to be followed in the team?
Pitcher Justin Chamorro is more than a stalwart because of his action on the field and the leadership and presence he had in the history-making win of the team.
What ways can I follow Lehman College baseball?
You may keep track of the team by following the Lehman College Athletics site; and vital newsflashes about the events, or by attending sports facilities at the local level and the national level; where their games have been announced.
