SBU Baseball Welcomes a New IMPACT Player: Jordan Marotta

The Stony Brook baseball team welcomes its newest member, 5-year-old Jordan Marotta, the youngest-ever recipient of a cutting-edge bionic arm.

Stony Brook University's baseball team welcomed a special new teammate - 5-year-old Jordan Marotta, the youngest-ever recipient of a cutting-edge bionic arm.

Jordan joins the Seawolves through a partnership with Team IMPACT, an organization dedicated to improving the quality of life for children facing serious illnesses and disabilities by connecting them with college athletic teams.

"We are absolutely thrilled to welcome Jordan Marotta to our baseball family," said head coach Matt Senk. "Jordan embodies all the qualities we look for in a Stony Brook teammate-he's positive, enthusiastic, selfless, fearless, and fun-loving. He's truly an inspiration to our entire program, and we are incredibly lucky to have him as a Seawolf!"

Jordan was officially introduced to his new team January 23 and signed his letter of intent at the Stony Brook Athletics Complex. Surrounded by his family, new teammates, Stony Brook baseball staff, and members of the athletic department, Jordan received an enthusiastic welcome as the newest member of the Seawolves. An official part of the team, Jordan will have a huge contribution in games, practices, and events.

Jordan, from Dix Hills, New York, was born without his left hand, and became the youngest recipient of a customized hero arm designed to resemble his favorite superhero, Iron Man. This groundbreaking prosthetic, developed by Open Bionics, uses special sensors to detect muscle contractions, transforming them into bionic hand movements.

Nicknamed his "nubby" by Jordan and his family, the prosthetic seamlessly attaches and detaches, enabling him to tackle new challenges with confidence.

"It is truly a special opportunity for us to have Jordan join our stony Brook family," said junior Eddie Smink. "He is a strong, brave, remarkable kid that always brings his joy and love for the game everyday. The impact of him and his story has truly changed our team for the better."

Team IMPACT's innovative, multi-year program has matched more than 3,000 children with college athletic teams nationwide, fostering connections that promote socialization, empowerment, and resilience. Since its founding in 2011, Team IMPACT has partnered with over 700 colleges and universities in all 50 states, impacting more than 75,000 student-athletes.

Learn more about Jordan and the Seawolves baseball team at the SBU Athletics website.

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