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DeVito poised to grow through adversity

Seton Hall baseball coach Rob Sheppard knows talent when he sees it and there’s no doubt he has a top player in second-team All-American ace, Ricky DeVito.

DeVito, who was lights out as a freshman reliever battled the hardships of an offseason surgery to transform into one of the best starting pitchers in the country last season.

“He’ll definitely be one of those guys who will leave a lasting impression on the program,” Sheppard said.

In his first year at Seton Hall, DeVito was a force coming out of the bullpen. In 12 appearances, he did not allow an earned run and limited hitters to a .