Name: Cory Rible
High School: Bridgewater-Raritan HS, Class of 2024
College: Elizabethtown College, Class of 2028
Sport: Baseball
Position: Pitcher
Standing tall at 6’3” and 220 pounds, right-handed pitcher Cory Rible is already making an impact in his freshman season at Elizabethtown College. Wearing No. 39, Rible appeared in 15 games in 2025, tallying 12 strikeouts in 15 innings while earning six saves. His ability to deliver under pressure makes him a reliable closer and a rising force in the bullpen. “The extra work—at Zoned, in the classroom, and on the mound—keeps me raising the bar to help Elizabethtown win,” Rible says.
Son of Frank and Debra Rible, Cory brings hometown pride from Bridgewater and is determined to make his mark in collegiate baseball.
At Bridgewater-Raritan High School, Rible built a standout résumé:
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All-Conference Second Team (2023)
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All-Conference First Team (2024)
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All-Group First Team (2024)
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All-Area First Team (2024)
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All-State First Team (2024)
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NJ.com Pitcher of the Year (2024)
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Central Jersey Sports Radio Player of the Year (2024)
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Helped lead his team to County, Sectional, and State Championships (2024)
His development was fueled by tireless training at Zoned Sports Academy, a premier baseball and softball facility dedicated to helping athletes refine their skills. The extra hours at Zoned sharpened his command, mechanics, and mental toughness—tools that translated directly to his dominance on the mound and his ability to handle high-pressure situations.
Off the field, Rible matched his athletic achievements with academic excellence, as a member of the Honor Society, Spanish Honor Society, and achieving High Honor Roll his junior and senior years.
Now majoring in Business Administration with a concentration in Entrepreneurship, Rible continues to balance athletics and academics, setting himself up for success both on the mound and in his future career.