John Paone Season 2025-26

#23
ClassFreshman
PositionRHP
Height6-3
Weight210 lbs
HometownLexington, Mass.
High SchoolLawrence Academy
B/TR/R

2026

  • Went 1-4 with a 5.85 ERA in 16 appearances with 15 starts.
  • Struck out 69 batters in 60 innings against 23 walks.
  • Led the UVA pitching staff with 15 starts.
  • Ranked second on the team in strikeouts (69) and innings pitched (60).
  • Made his collegiate debut against VMI (2/17).
  • Threw six shutout innings at VCU (3/1) for his first collegiate win.
  • Tossed 7.2 innings of one-run ball with nine strikeouts for season-highs against Cal (5/9).
  • Was named Perfect Game’s National Freshman of the Week (5/12).
  • Lone relief appearance came against Southern Miss (5/30) in the elimination game of the Hattiesburg Regional.

HIGH SCHOOL

  • Prepped at Lawrence Academy.
  • Ranked the No. 138 right-handed pitcher and No. 432 overall player by Perfect Game.
  • Ranked the No. 1 right-handed pitcher and No. 1 player in the state of Massachusetts by Perfect Game.