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Transfers Ralph Gariano and Joey Esposito bolster Lehigh baseball

Senior pitcher Ralph Gariano and junior catcher Joey Esposito transferred to Lehigh in fall 2024 and have become a supporting duo after injury setbacks, including Gariano’s labrum tear.

Published Apr 23, 2026, 12:18 PM EDT | Lehigh University

Senior pitcher Ralph Gariano and junior catcher Joey Esposito transferred to Lehigh in fall 2024 to continue their baseball careers after setbacks from injuries. Gariano had committed to the College of the Holy Cross before his senior year but tore his labrum that fall — an injury that proved more severe than expected — and Esposito, a junior catcher, pairs with him to support the team.