Rich Napolitano (2001) - Hall of Fame - St. John's University Athletics

Rich Napolitano

Induction:
2001

Rich Napolitano, a pitcher for former Athletic Director Jack Kaiser's baseball squad from 1966-68, is the all-time leader in strikeouts per game posting an amazing 12.7 per contest at the time of his induction. He compiled a record of 13-4 with 230 strikeouts and led St. John's to the 1966 and 1968 College World Series. He was then drafted by the Cleveland Indians and played minor league baseball for two years.