Made limited appearances in his first season in 2026.
2026: Had an 0-0 record and 3.38 ERA in four relief appearances ... in 2.2 innings pitched, he allowed four hits (.286 opponents’ batting average), no homers and no walks with two strikeouts ... No. 51 freshman in the nation in the preseason by Perfect Game ... No. 100 freshman in the nation in the preseason by D1Baseball ... No. 13 ACC prospect for the 2028 draft in the preseason by Perfect Game.
Before Clemson: Drafted in the 20th round (No. 593 overall pick) by the Pittsburgh Pirates in 2025 ... No. 315 prospect for the 2025 draft by Perfect Game ... No. 302 player and No. 34 lefthander in the nation by Perfect Game ... No. 8 player and No. 1 lefthander in New York by Perfect Game ... all-county selection as a junior and senior ... lettered at Miller Place High School, where he was coached by Joe Mancini.
Personal: Pronounced FRUSS-koh ... majoring in sports communication ... born Nicholas Matthew Frusco on May 9, 2007 in Miller Place, N.Y.