Saint Joseph's College of Maine

Why Saint Joseph’s? I chose Saint Joseph’s College because of its tight-knit community. I was drawn to the family-like atmosphere and caring environment.

Before St. Joe's: Appeared in 28 games as a freshman pitcher at Southern Maine Community College…posted a 1.86 ERA with 42 strikeouts across 48.1 innings…recorded a 1.01 WHIP and limited opponents to a .185 batting average…posted a .963 fielding percentage…named the 2026 Seawolves Athletic Club Rookie of the Year…selected as the YSCC Player of the Week on April 15.

High School: Competed in baseball, basketball, and golf for four years…played pitcher, catcher, and outfield in baseball…earned Central New England Prep School Baseball League All-League honors in 2025 and received Cushing Academy’s Varsity Baseball Offensive Player Award…helped his team reach the 2024 state Final Four…earned Honor Roll recognition at Cushing Academy…played two years with Valley Heat and three years with the Outlaws…volunteered with community meal and veterans’ flag programs.

Personal: Michael Darren Wayne Paul Pierce, son of Sean and Katie Pierce…brother of Nathaniel, Ella, Amelia, Joseph, and Eugenia Pierce.