Rutgers University Athletics

Why Rutgers? "I chose Rutgers so I could have the opportunity to compete for my state while receiving a good education."

2024 (Freshman): Made collegiate debut with start at St. Joe's, picking up a strikeout in first inning (2/27).

Prior to Rutgers: Ranked No. 12 overall prospect and No. 6 RHP in New Jersey by Prep Baseball Report … No. 17 overall prospect in New Jersey and No. 10 RHP by Perfect Game ... missed majority of senior season with injury ... named to 2022 Northeast All-Region First Team by Perfect Game … named Third Team All-Group in 2022 by NJ.com … struck out 75 batters in 49.2 innings of work to go with a 2.40 ERA in junior season for Egg Harbor Township … hit .347 with three home runs as a two-way player … two-time selection to Carpenter Cup …  played travel baseball for South Jersey Young Guns … National Honor Society student.

Personal: Son of Michael and Melinda Sweeney ... has an older brother, Jordan, who is senior infielder for Rutgers ... majoring in sport management.