Ripken Reese

Kent State Golden Flashes batter wearing No. 8 stands in his stance at home plate in a gray 'Kent State Golden Flashes' Under Armour jersey and gray pants, with the entire Kent State dugout leaning on the railing watching in the background and an opposing catcher crouched at right.

Photo by: Kaley Buck / Western Michigan Athletics

Two Kent State Golden Flashes baseball players leap into the air for a jubilant chest bump celebration near the dugout after a big play, both wearing the team's powder blue "Flashes" alternate uniforms. Several teammates in jerseys numbered 11, 18, and 67 look on from the dugout steps, while fans in the bleachers watch in the background. The green outfield wall with partial "yhurst" lettering is visible, indicating the game is being played at an opponent's home field.

A baseball player wearing a navy blue Kent State uniform with the number 8 visible. They have black eye strips on their cheeks and are standing in front of a scoreboard. The scoreboard displays "Kent" partially. The player appears enthusiastic, and logos from Under Armour are visible at the bottom.

Ripken Reese from Kent State is on the field, wearing a gray uniform with a yellow and blue cap, holding a glove, and gesturing with one hand.

Ripken Reese celebrating after three run home run

Micah Reinstra-Kiracofe and Ripken Reese celebrate at Southeastern Louisiana

Photo by: Lindsey Rizzo / Southeastern Louisiana

Sawyer Solitaria celebrates after a home run

Photo by: Lindsey Rizzo / Southeastern Louisiana

Photo by: Reilly Hall

Photo by: David Dermer

Photo by: Reilly Hall

Photo by: David Dermer

Photo by: Bobby McDuffie

Photo by: David Dermer

Photo by: David Dermer

Photo by: David Dermer

Photo by: David Dermer

Photo by: Brandon Lipinski

Photo by: Milan McMichael

Photo by: David Dermer

Photo by: David Dermer

Position:
Infielder
Height:
6-2
Weight:
200
B/T:
S/R
Class:
Redshirt Junior
Hometown:
Ellicott City, Md.
High School:
Mount Saint Joseph

2025 (R-Sophomore)

Played in 45 games, started 35 (31 at 2B, 4 at C)
Had 115 at-bats, 29 hits, 11 doubles, 3 triples, 3 home runs and 22 RBIs with a .252 batting average
Had 7 multi-hit games, all two-hit performances
Primarily batted 8th in the lineup

2024 (R-Freshman)

Saw action at catcher and infield for the Flashes
Game-tying homer in win over WMU for first college home run
Drove in three including game-tying run in win over BG
3-for-4 with homer and three driven in against Miami
Drove in three in comeback win at Zips

2023 (Freshman)

Redshirted due to injury

PRIOR TO KENT STATE

Highly-rated player from Maryland
Brooks Robinson All-Star Game participant (for top players in Maryland)

Kent State Baseball's Ripken Reese Breaks Down his Season So Far

Wednesday, April 22

Ripken Reese Breaks Down his Season So Far

Wednesday, April 22

Kent State Baseball Head Coach Jeff Duncan On Their Series Win Over Ranked Tennessee

Tuesday, February 24

Kent State of Mind: Brody & Peyton Williams

Wednesday, February 11

Golden Flashes Claim Series at Western Michigan With 9-1 Victory

Saturday, April 25

Golden Flashes Open Series With 8-7 Win in 13 Innings at Western Michigan

Friday, April 24

A Kent State Golden Flashes baserunner in a white pinstripe 'Kent State Golden Flashes' Under Armour jersey, navy socks, and a navy Golden Flashes batting helmet kneels at second base after a slide, with an opposing fielder in a green jersey and gray pants with No. 7 standing beside the bag.

Golden Flashes Head to Kalamazoo for Pivotal Series at Western Michigan

Thursday, April 23

A Kent State Golden Flashes pitcher in a white pinstripe Under Armour jersey, navy socks, and a navy Golden Flashes cap winds up in a high leg kick on the mound, with an opposing baserunner in a green jersey taking a lead in the background.

Golden Flashes Rout Mercyhurst 13-2 Behind Three Home Runs, Alberico Earned First Career Win

Wednesday, April 22

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