GENERAL:
Fourth-year hitter that will continue to be a force in Iona's lineup after three strong campaigns... Good power left handed bat that will look to make an impact in the middle of the Gaels lineup... Can play both first base and in the outfield... Has worked hard to make himself a good outfielder with a stronger arm and looks to see a majority of time in left field... Cousin of former Iona catcher Matt Passerelle '99... Born 11/12/87... Majoring in Business.
AS A JUNIOR (2009):
Started 47 games for the Gaels...Third on squad with 24 runs scored...Had a hit, an RBI and a run scored vs. Buffalo (Feb. 20)...Had two hits, an RBI and scored two runs vs. Buffalo (Feb. 22)...Had three hits at William & Mary (Feb. 22)...Had two hits, an RBI and a run scored at Richmond (Feb. 27)...Had a home run and two RBI at Navy (Mar. 6)...Had two hits, including a triple, an RBI and a run scored at Marist (Mar. 22)...Had two hits, an RBI and a run scored at Rider (Mar. 28)...Had two hits and an RBI at Army (Apr. 7)...Had two hits vs. Canisius (Apr. 13)...Had two hits at Niagara (Apr. 18)...Hit two doubles, drove in a run and scored twice At Fordham (Apr. 21)...Had two hits, an RBI and a run scored at Wagner (Apr. 29)...Had two hits, including a home run, and RBI and scored twice at Fairfield (May 2)...Had four hits, including a home run, drove in three runs and scored three runs vs. Manhattan (May 15).
AS A SOPHOMORE (2008):
Third leading hitter on squad with a .264 batting average...Started all 47 games he appeared in, with 163 at-bats...Led Gaels in home runs (3), RBI (25), and runs (19), and Slug% (.438)...Went 1-4 with an RBI in season opener at Duke (Feb. 23)...Went 2-4 with a HR, two RBI and a run scored vs. Rhode Island (Mar. 9)...Went 3-4, with two doubles, an RBI and a ruin scored at Navy (Mar. 10)...Went 2-4 with a run scored at Saint Peter's (Mar. 24)...Went 3-5, with a double, three runs scored and an RBI vs. Sacred Heart (Apr. 2)...1-2 with a double and a run scored vs. Marist (Apr. 5)...Went 3-4 a double and an RBI vs. Marist (Apr. 6)...Went 1-4 with a HR and RBI vs. Rider (Apr. 13)...Went 2-4 with a run and 3 RBI at Rutgers (Apr. 16)...Went 2-4 with a double, two RBI and a run scored at Fordham (Apr. 22)...Went 1-3 with a HR, two RBI and three runs scored vs. Niagara (May 3)...Went 2-5 with two RBI vs. Niagara (May 4)...Went 2-4 with a HR, two RBI and a run scored at Siena (May 10).
AS A FRESHMAN (2007):
Finished third on the squad with a .258 batting average while starting 47 of 49 games... Started one game at first base, 13 games in left field, and 33 as a designated hitter... Collected 41 hits, 20 runs scored, seven doubles, one homerun, 16 RBI, and was walked a team-high 21 times... Finished second on the team with a .370 on base percentage... Had nine multi-hit games, three multi-RBI games... Hit his first collegiate home run on Mar. 4 at Old Dominion on Mar. 4... Went 3-for-4 in his first multi-hit effort in a thrilling 6-5 win over Siena on Mar. 23... Also drove in three runs and had a double vs. the Saints the next day on Mar. 24... Had three hits vs. Manhattan on Apr. 6... Had two RBI in back-to-back games at Central Connecticut and Rider on May 2 and May 5... Went 3-for-4 with two doubles and three runs scored vs. Saint Peter’s on May 13.
BEFORE IONA:
Three-time All-SCIL, three-time All-West Jersey, and Second Team All-State at Sparta High School... Served as captain his junior and senior seasons... Captain and MVP of the football team as a senior... All-West Jersey linebacker, Third Team All-State... Played for Richmond County Baseball Club which placed second in the nation at Perfect Game BCS National Tournament
GAME-BY-GAME:
2007 | 2008 | 2009
CAREER STATISTICS:
Year Avg GP-GS AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SLG% BB SO OB% SB
2007.... .258 49-47 159 20 41 7 0 1 16 .321 21 38 .370 2
2008.... .264 47-47 163 19 43 11 0 3 25 .387 18 50 .363 2
2009.... .269 46-46 167 24 45 9 1 3 19 .389 23 38 .371 5
TOTAL... .264 142-140 489 63 129 27 1 7 60 .366 62 126 .368 9
