Sport: Baseball
Class: Senior
Position: Pitcher
Hometown: Sea Cliff, NY
High School: North Shore
2014 Season Highlights: Cannella has compiled a 1-2 record thus far in 2014 and currently ranks second on the squad with a 2.55 earned run average...has limited opposing hitters to a .164 batting average...tossed a seven-inning no-hitter on Apr. 5 in the Privateers' 4-0 win over St. Joseph's-L.I...earned Pitcher of the Week honors from the Skyline Conference, the ECAC Metro Region and the National Collegiate Baseball Writers Association (NCBWA).
Career Highlights: In his four seasons with the Privateers, Cannella has made 34 appearances and 20 starts...has compiled a 9-9 overall record and a 4.62 ERA in 142.1 innings...has tossed seven complete games and has been a part of four shutouts...picked up his first career save in 2014...has struck out 81 batters and allowed only 58 walks...for his career, he has earned Skyline weekly recognition three times, landing on the weekly honor roll once, being named the Rookie of the Week back in 2010 and garnering Pitcher of the Week distinction this past week.
In The Classroom: Cannella is finishing up a five-year Master’s Program at Maritime. He has already earned his bachelor’s degree in International Trade and Transportation in May 2014 and is currently finishing up his graduate studies to earn a master’s in International Management...as an undergrad, he earned an Academic Star each of his eight semesters – earning a Silver Star (Dean’s List) six times for a 3.00-3.49 semester grade point average and Gold Star (Admiral’s List) twice for a 3.5-4.0 semester grade point average.
Did You Know?: Cannella is working full time at Interglobo, a freight forwarding company, while finishing up his graduate school classes. He is constantly networking. He says, “We all have dreams and who we know plays a great deal in if they are achievable. Baseball has been a great avenue for me, where I have been surrounded by excellent, supportive coaches, family and friends. I appreciate the opportunity to pitch at SUNY Maritime and hope we continue our success in the playoffs.”
“Trevor's performance this season is such an inspiration to the entire team due to the determination and commitment he has shown returning from reconstructive knee surgery following an injury suffered in February 2013. He quickly regained pitching form and has continued with his successful career as a four-year starting pitcher at Maritime.”
Maritime Head Coach Gene Steinbach
Previous Spotlights
Sept. 12 - Jorrie Trenkamp, Maritime
Sept. 19 - Brian Wersan, St. Joseph's-L.I.
Sept. 26 - Katherine Henri, Purchase
Oct. 3 - Kirsten Ackerman, Sage
Oct. 10 - Tim Madden, Sage
Oct 17 - Jacquelyn Mancini, Mount Saint Mary
Oct. 24 - Adam Larkin, Farmingdale State
Oct. 31 - Helen Putriment, Sage
Nov. 7 - JoAnna Kettell, Old Westbury
Nov. 21 - Hayley Hobbs, Maritime
Nov. 27 - Bryan Woodhead, Old Westbury
Dec. 5 - Joe Henain, Mount Saint Mary
Dec. 12 - Erin Maloney, Mount Saint Vincent
Dec. 19 - Jess Lindsay, Purchase
Jan. 9 - Christina Merrill, Farmingdale State
Jan. 23 - Kelly Fraser, Mount Saint Vincent
Jan. 31 - Chris Pisciotta, Mount Saint Mary
Feb. 7 - Lauren Becerra, Mount Saint Mary
Feb. 14 - Darryl Charles, St. Joseph's-L.I.
Feb. 21 - Jeff Stopera, Sage
Mar. 7 - Megan Bowman, Sage
Mar. 13 - Edward Bergmann, Farmingdale State
Mar. 21 - Charles Saka, Yeshiva
Mar. 27 - Massimo Boni, NYU-Poly
Apr. 3 - Danielle Maffei, Mount Saint Vincent