Roberts Wesleyan Redhawks

2025

• Started in 12 of the 13 games he appeared in on the mound
• Struck out 39 batters while posting a 6.89 ERA
• Had a 2-4 overall record

USC Sumter

• 2023-24
• Received All-State Junior College Team Honorable Mention in 2024
• During the 2024 season, he pitched 60 innings and struck out 53 batters while posting a 5-3 record

Niagara University

• 2021-23

HIGH SCHOOL

• Attended Charles W Baker High School where he graduated in 2021
• Finished his high school career with a 1.27 ERA
• After his senior season, he was named First Team All-League SCAC Metro and All-CNY Baseball
• His team were the Section III Class A Champions in 2021

PERSONAL

• Born November 13, 2002 to Paul and Catherine Arvantides
• His brother, John, competed in cross country and indoor and outdoor track and field at Fordham University
• His father, played soccer and lacrosse at Hamilton College
• Majoring in recreation and sports management with a concentration in administration in athletics and recreation

What are your goals for the upcoming season? This season I want to be a leader, I want to help this team win as many games as possible.  I want to be an incredible teammate.

Why did you choose SWU? I chose SWU because it was the perfect fit academically and athletically for me.  I also really liked the location and culture here.

What is your favorite thing about SWU?  My favorite thing about SWU is the community and all the amazing people I've met here.

Why is your sport important to you?  Baseball is important to me because it is something I really enjoy.  I love competing at the highest level and getting a chance to play baseball in college is a great experience for me.

Who is your greatest influence in life? Why?  My greatest influence in my life is my Dad.  He has helped me work to achieve my goals every year.  Without him, I wouldn't be where I am today.

Where do you want to be in five years?  My goal is to be playing baseball at the professional level in five years.  I hope to play baseball as long as I can.

Favorite athlete? Shota Imanaga

Favorite food? Pasta and seafood