Eddie Medina joined New York University’s baseball staff in January 2023 and is serving as the team’s pitching coach.
In 2025, the Violets posted their eighth consecutive winning season, finishing with a 20-17-1 record and tying the program mark with eight University Athletic Association (UAA) victories. The teams’ pitchers struck out a program-record 304 batters, while the teams’ hitters twice belted four home runs in a game, tying the team record.
Shortstop Dakota Barbet signed a professional contract following the season, inked by the Reggio Rays in Serie A, the top division of Italy’s domestic league. Several other individuals also made their marks in ‘25, as Kosta Mocklis was selected D3baseball.com Second Team Region 4 and ABCA (American Baseball Coaches Association)/Rawlings All-Region IV Second Team, Connor Roggero was named ABCA/Rawlings All-Region IV Third Team, and both earned First Team All-UAA honors.
In 2024, the Violets posted a 25-13 overall record and went 8-8 in the UAA. Medina’s pitchers recorded the most strikeouts (279) in team annals, while NYU established program records for batting average (.343), runs (361), hits (455), home runs (36), doubles (100), slugging percentage (.507), and on-base percentage (.436).
In addition, the defense set new marks for fielding percentage (.970) and fewest errors (40).
NYU players received a multitude of accolades. Cam Dunn was chosen American Baseball Coaches Association (ABCA) All-Region 4 First Team and First Team All-UAA. Nick Argenziano was selected First Team All-UAA and ABCA All-Region 4 Third Team. Alex VanLandingham was also named First Team All-UAA, while Harrison Blueweiss, Nate Pallotta and Andrew Reid were Second Team honorees.
In Medina’s first season, the Violets ended the campaign on a five-game winning streak, finished with a 17-16 record.
Several players were honored for their outstanding achievements. The trio of Dunn, Richard Beggy, and pitcher John Gassler all received First Team All-UAA accolades. Gassler also was cited as a D3baseball.com Fifth Team All-American and First Team All-Region 4, while Dunn was a Third Team selection. The ABCA recognized Gassler as First Team All-Region 4 and Alex VanLandingham as All-Defensive Team – Region 4 (outfield).
A 2012 graduate of St. John’s University with a Bachelor of Arts degree in Finance, Medina was a four-year pitcher for the NCAA Division I Red Storm. During his career, St. John’s won three Big East Championships and made one Super Regional appearance.
Medina also has professional playing experience, having pitched in the American Association for the Wichita Wingnuts (2015-17), St. Paul Saints (2018-20) and Kane County Cougars (2021). He has also pitched in the Pecos League, United League and in Puerto Rico.
Since 2021, Medina continues to serve as the Director of Baseball Operations for the Staten Island FerryHawks of the Atlantic League. His main duties include player development, scouting, contract negotiations, travel, and player tryouts.
Additionally, Medina is the co-owner and founder of the Vincere Academy, a private baseball coaching/training facility on Staten Island.
Medina is a native and resident of Staten Island, NY.
