Nicholas Laracuente stands out as the most celebrated pitcher in the history of Skidmore’s baseball program. He holds nearly every pitching record, including all-time wins, with a total 23 victories and posting an impressive career ERA of 2.95.
He brought immediate impact to his team, earning the Liberty League Rookie of the Year award in his freshman year. By his senior season, his prowess had earned him the Pitcher of the Year title, marking him as the first player in the program’s history to win two major awards.
Laracuente's remarkable season in 2010 included making the ABCA/Rawlings New York Region Second Team and helping his team to a Liberty League Championship. He demonstrated his dominance by pitching a one-hitter and maintaining a standout 8-1 record with a 2.67 ERA across 11 appearances.
Laracuente's senior year further solidified his legacy. Again earning a spot on the ABCA/Rawlings New York Region Second Team, he led his team with 76 innings pitched, striking out 57 batters while walking only 13, and limiting opponents to a .208 batting average. His leadership as team captain was instrumental in securing three consecutive postseason appearances, pitching a complete game in the final. He logged a school record 256.1 innings during his career and had a remarkable 3-to-1 strikeout-to-walk ratio, 182/61.
Representing the Skidmore baseball program with the highest standards in unwavering commitment to excellence and sportsmanship, Laracuente will long be known for his competitive spirit and exemplary character. He played a significant role in elevating the program's stature and fostering a positive and ambitious team environment.
