Manager Mike Gambino is on a hot streak.

The Nittany Lions have earned a commitment from right-handed pitcher Briar Persing, Chris Masse of the Williamsport Sun-Gazette reported on Sunday.

A couple more area athletes earning D1 scholarships. Montoursville’s Kayleigh Sheleman has committed to UMass and Montgomery’s Briar Persing will be joining Williamsport’s Deshaun White at Penn State #piaa

— chris masse (@docmasse) August 10, 2025

The Pennsylvania native totaled 83 strikeouts in a strong 2025 campaign.

Persing will join the team in 2027.

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