Sebastianelli becomes sixth Gold Glove winner in Thunderwolves history

SUNY Niagara sophomore shortstop Nigel Sebastianelli received a NJCAA Div. III Baseball ABCA/Rawlings Gold Glove award Wednesday. The St. Catherine’s Ontario native is the sixth player in Thunderwolves history to earn the honor and joins Sean Jamieson (2009), Calvin Sluberski (2012), Michael Colosi (2016), Matt Cross (2017) and Andrew Damiani (2024). 

Sebastianelli appeared in 47 games (46 starts), recorded a .937 fielding percentage and committed only eight errors in 127 chances. 

SUNY Niagara finished 51-2 this season, a new program best for most wins in a single season. The Thunderwolves placed fourth at the NJCAA Division III World Series in May.