Naccarato, a right-handed pitcher from Spokane, Washington, is a junior at Ottawa University. He transferred to the Spirit after pitching a season at Spokane Falls Community College. This summer will be Naccarato’s second season in summer ball, first playing for the Sylvan Lake Gulls out of the Western Canadian Baseball League in 2023. For the Gulls, Naccarato pitched in nine games as a reliever and made one start. Out of the bullpen, Naccarato was usually used as a middle reliever, pitchting one to two innings at a time. In relief, he posted an ERA of 4.20 and a WHIP of 1.47 while striking out 17 batters in 15 innings. His final appearance was his first start of the year, tossing six innings with three runs off six hits and six strikeouts.

With the Spirit, Naccarato has pitched in five games so far, all in relief. In his four innings pitched, he has only given up four hits while striking out seven batters.

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