AppleSox Sign 3 Saint Mary’s Players for 2026 Season

Wenatchee baseball fans have even more to look forward to in the 2026 West Coast League season. This week, the AppleSox announced that three talented players from Saint Mary’s College in California—Joseph Moreno, Vincent De Marco, and Micah Nicholson—will join the team for their first summer league in the Wenatchee Valley.

A Strategic Mix of Youth and Division I Experience

These Gaels bring a good mix of youth and experience to help both the bullpen and the middle infield. One is just graduating high school this spring, another is getting his first college playing time this season, and the third already has a full year of Division I baseball experience. This combination of new talent and college experience should give the Sox more depth and flexibility as they get ready for another exciting summer at Paul Thomas Sr. Field.

Joseph Moreno

The freshman (from South Hills High School in West Covina, CA) made his collegiate debut with the Gaels on Feb. 13, throwing two scoreless innings against Creighton University. Moreno will be getting his first taste of summer baseball. As one of eight lefty pitchers, Moreno helps balance out this Sox bullpen.

Joseph Moreno via Wenatchee Applesox

Vincent De Marco

The high school senior is currently at Woodbridge High School (Irvine, CA) and has committed to Saint Mary’s for the 2027 season. Last spring, his junior year of high school, De Marco posted a 0.21 ERA over 13 appearances and 111 strikeouts, averaging just shy of 9 strikeouts per game. My oh my.

Vincent De Marco via Wenatchee Applesox

Micah Nicholson

He's made the most of his role, mostly as a pinch-hitter his freshman year. In 30 at-bats, he posted a .333 average and a .433 slugging percentage. He's a great contact hitter, who will be needed this summer in Wenatchee.

Micah Nichoslon via Wenatchee Applesox

The AppleSox Tradition and Community

The AppleSox have always been an important step for college players who want to improve their skills against strong competition and enjoy the unique supportive atmosphere of the Wenatchee Valley. Wenatchee has always been a great place for college players to grow, with games under the lights, passionate fans, and the beautiful North Central Washington scenery. Watch for these three new Gaels when the AppleSox take the field in June. Summer nights at the ballpark are about to get even better.

What are the Wenatchee AppleSox, and what kind of league do they play in?

The Wenatchee AppleSox are a top collegiate summer baseball team that brings talented college players to the Wenatchee Valley. These athletes use wood bats and play in the West Coast League (WCL), a leading developmental league with teams from Washington, Oregon, and Canada. The WCL is similar to professional minor-league baseball. The AppleSox have won five West Coast League championships, which is the second-most in league history.

When does the Wenatchee AppleSox Season begin?

The 2026 AppleSox season starts on the road in Edmonton on Friday, May 29. The home opener is Friday, June 5, when the AppleSox host Kamloops at Paul Thomas Sr. Stadium on the Wenatchee Valley College campus. The team will play 29 home games through mid-August. Season tickets are available now at applesox.com/season-tickets.

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