Galloway, N.J. – Stockton University senior Joe Gmitter (Hamilton/Steinert) was chosen to the ABCA Region IV All-Defensive Team by the American Baseball Coaches Association for the 2026 season. Gmitter became the second straight Osprey to be named Region IV All-Defensive Team at third base, following 2025 honoree Robbie Ford.
After playing first base for Stockton a year ago, Gmitter shifted to third base in 30 of his 36 games played and recorded a .955 fielding percentage in 134 defensive chances this season. The senior totaled 72 putouts and 56 assists while committing just six errors. Gmitter participated in 10 double plays for the Ospreys.
In addition to the defensive prowess for which he was rewarded, Gmitter compiled 38 hits, including eight doubles and two triples, plus 26 RBI, 19 walks and 18 runs on the offensive side.
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