Christopher Newport University

2025 - Freshman - Saw action in nine games including seven starts during his first season with the Captains ... Finished the season hitting .222 with four hits in 18 at-bats ... Drove in four runs and scored six times ... Picked up one stolen base ... Made collegiate debut against St. Elizabeth on March 2 ... Made first career start against Penn State Harrisburg on March 8 ... Reached base seven times via the walk and posted a .444 on-base percentage ... Posted a six-game on-base streak ... Went 2-for-4 with 3 RBI and two runs scored with a double and a walk against Hampden-Sydney on April 28 ... Added strong defense up the middle with 12 putouts and 14 assists in 28 total chances 

At Lancaster -- Multi-sport athlete for the Red Devils as a member of the golf, baseball, and track & field teams ... Helped lead school to state championships in golf (2022), outdoor track & field (2023 and 2024) ... Also won district and regional titles with the baseball team ... Played with Rise Baseball and MPH Baseball travel teams ... Member of the National Honor Society

Personal -- Creston Jon Saunders was born in Richmond, Va. ... Son of Robyn and Welby Saunders ... Has two sisters, Olivia and Ayla ... Related to CNU baseball alum Luke Saunders ... Favorite athlete and person in history he'd most like to meet is Trea Turner ... Most impressive person met is his mother ... Dream vacation is a trip to Rome ... Favorite food is steak ... Favorite movie is Hunger Games and favorite TV show is Suits ... Has not yet decided on a major