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2009 MEDIA GUIDE CRAIG CHAPUT Senior • Pitcher 2008 MAAC All-Tournament Team

TONY ROSSI Celebrating His 40th Season

NICK MESSINGER Senior • Outfielder Co-Captain 2008 MAAC Second Team 2008 MAAC All-Tournament Team 20521 Siena Baseball covers.qxp:Layout 1 2/6/09 9:19 AM Page 2

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Table of Contents Siena and the Capital District ...... Inside Front Cover Quick Facts/Table of Contents ...... 1 2009 Outlook ...... 2-4 Captains ...... 5-6 Seniors ...... 7-11 Juniors...... 12-17 Sophomores ...... 18-21 Freshmen ...... 22-24 Head Coach ...... 25 Rossi Reflections ...... 26-27 Quick Facts Coaching Staff...... 28 Location ...... Loudonville, N.Y. Siena Baseball: An Established Program on the Rise ...... 29 Enrollment ...... 3,000 2009 Roster ...... 30 Founded ...... 1937 Athletic Support Services...... 31-32 Affiliation ...... NCAA Division I 2009 Opponents ...... 33-35 Conference ...... Metro Atlantic Athletic (MAAC) Metro Atlantic Athletic Conference ...... 36 Nickname...... Saints The College ...... 37 Colors ...... Green & Gold Siena’s Franciscan Tradition...... 38 President ...... Fr. Kevin Mullen, O.F.M. The Capital Region ...... 39 Director of Athletics ...... John D’Argenio Siena College Administration...... 40-42 Associate AD/Compliance ...... Joyce Eggleston Siena College Head Coaching Staff ...... 42 Assistant AD/Development ...... Lori Perillo 2008 Review ...... 43-44 Assistant AD/Business Affairs ...... Ken Grant 2008 Statistics ...... 45 Corporate Sales Manager ...... Cori Rowe 2008 Statistics and Results ...... 46 Marketing Manager...... Katelyn Dooley Saints in Professional Baseball ...... 47 Administrative Secretary ...... Megan Gilligan The Record Book...... 48-60 Saints in the Classroom ...... 61 Coaches’ Secretary ...... Sybille Cowan Saints in the Community ...... 62-63 Field (capacity) ...... Siena Field (500) Siena Athletics ...... 64 Surface ...... Grass TV/Radio Roster ...... Inside Back Cover Dimensions 2009 Schedule ...... Back Cover ...... RF (330), RC (380), C (400), LC (380), LF (310) Press Box Phone: ...... 518-542-7240 Athletic Communications Athletic Department Phone...... 518-783-2551 Web Site ...... www.SienaSaints.com Assistant Athletic Director for Communications ...... Jason Rich Office Phone ...... 518-783-2411 Office Fax ...... 518-783-2992 Baseball Quick Facts Cell Phone...... 518-542-7240 Head Coach...... Tony Rossi – 40th Season E-Mail ...... [email protected] (The College at Brockport ’65) Assistant Sports Information Director ...... Mark Adam Record...... 659-763-6 (.460) Office Phone ...... 518-783-2377 Pitching Coach/Recruiting Coordinator E-Mail ...... [email protected] ...... Joe Sinicola (1st season) Athletic Communications Intern ...... Mike Demos Assistant Coach ...... Rob Ditoma (1st Season) Office Phone...... 518-783-2411 Assistant Coach ...... Jimmy Jackson (1st Season) Cell Phone ...... 336-675-7374 Office Phone...... 518-786-5044 E-Mail ...... [email protected] E-Mail ...... [email protected] Lettermen Returning/Lost ...... 21/9 Starters Returning/Lost ...... 5/4 Pitchers Returning/Lost...... 9/4 2008 Overall record ...... 30-26 Home...... 15-6 Away ...... 11-17 MAAC Record (Finish): ...... 15-8 (3rd) Baseball History Jason Rich ’98 Mark Adam Mike Demos First year of Division I baseball ...... 1977 Assistant Athletic Director Assistant Sports Information Athletic Communica tions Overall Division I record...... 586-677-6 (.471) for Communications/ Director Intern/Multimedia Coordinator MAAC Tournament Appearances ...... 8 Baseball Contact MAAC Tournament Record...... 17-9 MAAC Championships (Most Recent)...... 4 (1999) CREDITS Years in NCAA Tournament (Most Recent) . . . . 1 (1999) The 2009 Siena College Baseball media guide is published by the Siena College Most Recent Tournament Host ...... Wake Forest Athletic Communica tions Office. It was prepared by Assistant Athletic Director NCAA Play-in Appearances (Most Recent). . . . . 3 (1997) for Communications, Jason Rich, with assistance from Mike Demos and Cody NCAA Play-in Record ...... 1-6 Berschwinger. Edited by Jason Rich, Mark Adam, Mike Demos and Tony Rossi Last NCAA Tournament Opponent ...... Virginia Tech Design by: Jan Jarvis, Willow Graphics. Result ...... Virginia Tech 11, Siena 5 Printing by: Snyder Printer, Troy, N.Y. For more information about the Siena College baseball program, please contact the Siena College Baseball Office, 515 Loudon Road, Loudonville, N.Y. 12211-1462. 2009 SIENA BASEBALL 1 20521 Siena baseball text.qxp:Layout 1 2/12/09 9:40 AM Page 2

2009 Season Outlook

It was early April of 1970, just days before Apollo 13 rocketed into orbit in which he started the first game of each MAAC series and made its perilous journey home, when Tony Rossi took his first trot and earned All-Tournament recognition after a victory in from the Siena dugout to the third base coaches’ box. the Opening Round of last year’s Championships. There isn’t much that hasn’t changed over the past four decades, but Chaput figures to again be at the front of the Saints’ this spring you will find the same man, making that same short trip. veteran rotation this spring. He brings over 200 innings of experience to the hill along with a fastball that touches He has seen the price of gas rise from 36 cents per gallon to well over 90 and a bulldog mentality. four dollars in ’s State Capital (and back down again) during his baseball coaching tenure at Siena which has spanned the reign of Sophomore Zach Hartman was the most pleasant eight US Presidents. surprise last year. He enjoyed one of the great pitching seasons in program history as a rookie, finishing with “It’s really 43 years,” ‘Skip’ is quick to remind. “I coached the an 8-1 record and a perfect 6-0 mark to go along with a first three years I was here.” 3.57 ERA in league games. The light-hearted reflection on the past 40 years is indicative of Rossi’s Rossi will likely again turn to Hartman on conference trademark wit and carefree nature, both of which have molded the weekends. The savvy sophomore is one of the best in the lives of hundreds of young men who now represent Siena and its league at pitching to contact and locating his pitches. baseball program in all walks of life and all professions imaginable, even the Major Leagues. Will Hassett and Craig Marcellus each have seen plenty of league action as well. His awards are many, and span his brilliant career. Consider this: he was inducted into the Siena Sports Hall of Fame 24 years ago and Hassett’s marquee effort came in Siena’s 5-2 victory over the same summer (1985) into the Albany Twilight League Hall of 40-win Canisius on the second day of the MAAC Tourna - Fame. Both achievements came five years before Siena even joined ment. He pitched seven innings and allowed just two the MAAC. In its 18 years as a conference member, Siena has won runs in an elimination game that sent the Griffs home and nearly 58% of its league games and captured four regular-season and sent Siena onto the champion ship round. The senior has four Tournament Champion ships. In turn, Rossi has been named improved each season with the program and will be a MAAC Coach of the Year six times, while tutoring four MAAC Rookies key component to the staff’s success this year. and four MAAC Players of the Year. Marcellus has tremendous experience as well, having And if this all sounds like a nice memoir for a coaching legend in the started 20 games in twilight of his career, you’ll want to keep reading. Simple observation his two years leads one to believe there are several chapters still to be written. with the pro- gram. The long Last year, Rossi guided an upstart Siena team picked in the middle of lefty will be a the pack to just the third 30-win season in program history and a MAAC valuable asset title appearance. The Saints equaled a program-record with an 11-game again this winning streak and won a remarkable 21 of their final 25 games, spring. smashing nine program records along the way. Although over 50% of the team’s run production was lost with the graduation of the entire infield, there are plenty of reasons to be hopeful as the 2009 campaign nears. Nearly the whole pitching staff returns, there is plenty of leadership and experience in the outfield and several returnees enjoyed breakthrough campaigns at the plate last year. The roster has more than enough talent to compete in the upper echelon of the conference, and perhaps even provide its unwavering leader with a second trip to the promised land of College Baseball – the NCAA Tournament. It’s a prospect that has Rossi looking right past the rear view mirror and out the front windshield. “I’m as excited about this season as any of the past ones,” Rossi said. “I have the same energy and desire to teach the game and the same competitive fire when we take the field. When I stop feeling that way, I’ll know it’s time to hang them up. But right now, I’m just focused on helping this team win a MAAC Championship.” Pitching The biggest boost to this year’s staff came with the summer announce- ment that ace Craig Chaput would return for a fifth season. Chaput Craig Chaput made the welcome decision to return after a strong junior campaign

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Zach Hartman

Of the six, southpaw Ryan Poplawski and right handers Dan Pendleton and C.J. Sohl may be the most ready at the start. Poplawski was one of the top starting pitchers in Central New York throughout his final two scholastic seasons at Syracuse’s Bishop Ludden. Pendleton and Sohl also arrive in Loudonville with standout credentials. Six-foot three-inch Brandon Curson continues Rossi’s recently tapped Georgia pipeline, and the staff has high expectations for his career. Nicco Stento, and left hander John Hopkin are newcomers who will fight for innings as they gain experience and adjust to the college game. “Our pitching staff is in excellent shape,” Rossi said. “If we can avoid injuries, we should be as strong on the hill as we have been in quite some time, which means we should have a chance to win every time we take the field.” Catchers The Siena pitchers will be throwing to familiar backstops. Senior co-captain Phil Cahill was a Second Team All-MAAC selection last year despite missing 22 games with an arm injury. He batted .294, drove in 14 runs and scored 14 times. The switch-hitting catcher will likely platoon with junior Gary DerHagopian. This year, Cahill will be asked to take his game to another level, especially on offense, to help fill the void in the middle of the lineup caused by the graduation of last year’s entire starting infield. DerHagopian is a solid defensive catcher who also demonstrated great offensive prowess in his first two years before also missing most of last year with an injury. Junior college transfer Kyle Barbato completes the catching corps. He is a solid defensive catcher who will challenge for innings.

If Hartman was the most pleasant surprise in 2008, Infield classmate Dan Lazzaroni wasn’t far behind. Recruited as The Saints will have an entirely new infield after the graduation of four both a pitcher and a hitter, the Georgia native flourished of the top offensive players in program history. It is the biggest question on the mound, embracing his role as the team’s closer. mark for this year’s club. He garnered six saves and finished the year with a 2-0 Sophomore Preseason All-MAAC selection Kevin Quaranto and class- record and a 4.38 ERA. The side-winder had a memorable mate Don DiPetta will likely start at the corner infield spots. MAAC Tournament, pitching effectively in three straight games to keep the Saints alive. Both players gained valuable experience a year ago, albeit mostly at different positions. Quaranto batted .317, scored 27 runs and drove in Senior left-hander Matt Moberg is yet another arm with 23 runs in 48 games played. He saw most of his time behind the plate MAAC experience. He started six games last year before late in the season after Cahill and DerHagopian went down with a season-ending injury. When healthy, he is as effective injuries, but Rossi is expected to move the powerful lefty to first base as any pitcher in the rotation. full-time this year. He will bat in the middle of the lineup where he Beyond those six, Rossi will have plenty of options. He may will be counted on as one of the team’s top run producers. first turn to junior Dan Miklas, who enjoyed a strong DiPetta will be moved to third base after appearing in 40 games (mostly sophomore campaign finishing with a 2-1 record and a at second base) last year. His ability to adjust to the hot corner and con- team-best 2.45 ERA. Classmate Frank Cebek also enjoyed tinued development at the plate will be crucial to the team’s success. success at times, ending with a 2-0 record and a 3.91 ERA. Both pitchers have big-game experience as each went The biggest unknown comes up the middle where Rossi will turn to two three innings in Siena’s MAAC Tournament win over freshmen to man two of the more important positions on the diamond. Rider which forced a decisive fifth game for the crown. Andrew Sawyer will likely get the call at shortstop. Sawyer is a sound Sophomore Kyle Sumple rounds out the returnees and defensive player who also makes the trip to Loudonville from Georgia he too could see meaningful action this spring. after a decorated high school career. He is flanked by classmate Dan Paolini to form what the staff hopes will evolve into one of the top Rossi has always believed in the adage that you can never double-play combinations in program history. Paolini is a skilled, offensive- have too much pitching. With that in mind, six newcomers minded player with good size and potential. will join the program this fall, helping complete the deepest pitching staff in the league.

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Sawyer and Paolini will be challenged by class- stars in the MAAC. He played Nick Messinger mates William Cardona and Teddy Trymbiski. through injury to start 31 of the Both players are coming off impressive falls 41 games he appeared in as a and each is versatile enough to add depth sophomore. He has one of the across the infield. top arms in the conference and one of the most explosive bats. Outfield Last year, Giansanti was selected The outfield is as deep and steady as the infield MAAC Player of the Week after a is green and unknown. torrid stretch, and he later returned to Rossi’s lineup for Senior co-captain Nick Messinger has progressed the MAAC Tournament where he into one of the league’s elite outfielders. Last went 4-for-4 in the opening- year, he started 51 of the 56 games he played round victory over Manhattan. in left field, where he did not make a single error in 116 chances. More impressive was his Senior Eric Mruczek can play in offensive development. He batted .319 with the field, but will see most of four home runs and 34 RBI and stole 12 bases action as the team’s everyday in 14 attempts. Messinger was named to the designated hitter. He batted .328 MAAC Second Team and the All-Tournament with four home runs and 26 runs team for his efforts in addition to being scored as a junior and he will be named the conference’s representative for the a mainstay in the middle of 2008 NCAA Sportsman of the Year award. Rossi’s ledger. Mruczek is the top returning hitter on the team To his left is one of the MAAC’s most reliable and he will be counted on in center fielders, senior Jason DeFilippo. DeFilippo clutch situations. finished second in the MAAC with 25 steals and made just one error in 120 outfield chances. Sophomore Juan Amador provides He was an All-Academic team selection and another capable option in the ended the year batting .326 with 30 runs scored outfield. Amador played in 20 and 24 RBI. games last year, but the staff is high on his potential, especially The duo have always formed one of the top at the plate. If he can contribute defensive tandems in the MAAC, but last year as quickly as the staff hopes he their emergence as offensive powers was a can, his bat will be difficult to major reason for the team’s leave out of the lineup. late-season surge and ascension in the league standings. Junior Al Williams, sophomore Kyle Hudson and freshman Andy Carucci add depth and their playing time is contin- Junior Anthony Giansanti will gent on their continued progression. complete the opening-day lineup in right field and is Schedule one of the up-and-coming The 2009 slate is littered with traditional baseball powers and some of the most storied institutions in the land. The season begins with a seven-day, nine-game tour of the Lone Star State where the Saints will travel to Texas State, Jason DeFilippo Texas-Arlington, Lamar and Dallas Baptist after a neutral site game against Arkansas State to start the season. A week after the team returns from Texas, it will head to Florida for a three-game series against Michigan at Tradition Field in Port St. Lucie. The annual southern swing concludes March 13-15 at West Virginia. Siena figures to be well prepared when conference play starts in late March with a road series against Fairfield and a homestand against Manhattan. Northern non-conference games include traditional rivals such as UMass, Cornell, Vermont, New York Tech, Holy Cross, Dartmouth, Binghamton and and a new series against Brown. The Saints will face four of the MAAC’s top programs at home this season. The series with the Jaspers preludes home three-game sets with Rider, Marist and Canisius. This year’s MAAC Tournament returns to Waterfront Park in Trenton, N.J. May 21-23.

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2009 Captains Nick Messinger #3 junior and senior years...Named a Conference All-Star his sophomore, junior and senior years...Selected as a member of the Area All-Star Team his junior and Senior • Outfield • Co-Captain senior years...Posted a .326 batting average and a .578 on base percentage as Ht/Wt: 5-9/170 a senior at Bishop Feehan...As captain of his football team, he led Bishop Bats/Throws: R/R Feehan to four straight Super Bowl championships throughout his high school Norton, Mass./Bishop Feehan tenure...Named Conference All-Star for football his junior and senior years... Major: Sociology Also led Bishop Feehan’s track team to back-to-back Division Championships and was selected as a Conference All-Star for track his junior and senior years. GENERAL: Co-Captain...Gifted ROSSI ON MESSINGER: natural athlete who had breakout “Nick had a breakout spring last year, making season last year...Has good speed the All-conference team. He is coming off a fine offensive and defensive year and runs the bases well...Has and was elected co-captain. The staff expects him to pick right up where he good hands and deceptive speed left off and be a major contributor defensively as well as offensively. He is in the outfield that allow him to track down any ball hit in his one of only a handful of players in Siena history to go through the season area...Strong and accurate arm from the outfield. without an error, and he had 10 assists. We expect big things from him.” AS A JUNIOR: MAAC Second Team selection...Named to the MAAC All-Tournament Team...MAAC representative for 2008 NCAA Sportsmanship Award...Named MAAC Co-Player of the Week (4/21) after batting .562 (9-16) with eight doubles, four runs scored, four RBI and four steals...Started 51 games and was one of only two players to appear in all 56 games...Third on the team with 15 multiple hit and eight multiple RBI games... Tallied career-high five game hit streak (5/3-10)...Recorded career-high four hits vs. Fairfield (4/12)...Led team and ranked tied for second in the MAAC in triples (4)...Led team with 10 outfield assists while also not committing an error in 116 chances...Led team in being hit by a pitch 12 times...12 stolen bases were second most on the Saints. AS A SOPHOMORE: Started 28 of the 33 games he played... Batted .226 with 21 hits in 93 at bats...Scored 13 runs and drove in 14...Was second on the team with five home runs and recorded a slugging percentage of .441...Hit two home runs and had five RBI in the first game of the season at New Orleans (2/24)...Went 3-for-3 with a solo home run to account for the only run against South Alabama (3/1)...Hit a three-run home run at Tennessee (3/9)... Career Bests Over the first 10 games of the season he First Hit: Elon (3-4-06) batted .400. At Bats: 5 – Six Times AS A FRESHMAN: Started 20 of the 32 Hits: 4 – Fairfield (4-12-08) games he played...Had 15 base hits in 68 at Doubles: 2 – Iona (5-10-08) bats to finish with a .221 average...Scored 11 Home Runs: 2 – New Orleans (2-24-07) runs while driving in 15...Homered once... RBI: 5 – New Orleans (2-24-07) Stole four bases in five attempts...Went Stolen Bases: 2 – Canisius (4-20-08) 2-for-4, scored once, drove in three runs, Longest Hit Streak: 5 games and stole one base in the Saints’ 13-10 win over Holy Cross (3/28). BEFORE SIENA: Was one of the top leadoff hitters in New England in high school where he was coached by former Major League Baseball star Greg Gagne...Is a Second Degree Black Belt in Tae Kwan Do Karate...Three-sport athlete in baseball, football, and track...Captained all three teams...Led Bishop Feehan’s baseball team to a conference championship his

MESSINGER’S STATS YEAR GP GS AVG AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI BB SO SB OBP SLG OPS 2006 32 20 .221 68 11 15 3 0 1 15 8 26 4-5 .321 .309 .630 2007 33 28 .226 93 13 21 3 1 5 14 5 31 0-0 .284 .441 .725 2008 56 51 .319 163 38 52 12 4 4 34 14 46 12-14 .407 .515 .922 TOT 121 99 .272 324 62 88 18 5 10 63 27 103 16-19 .362 .451 .813

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2009 Captains Phil Cahill #19 World Series...Selected Second Team All-Monmouth County in 2004...Selected to the Third Team All-State Parochial that same Senior • Catcher • Co-Captain year...Named a 2005 Carpenter Cup honoree...Honored as a Ht/Wt: 6-0/200 Monmouth County Shore Conference All-Star that same year Bats/Throws: R/R ...Was one of the top hitters on the team his senior season with Wall, N.J./Christian Brothers Academy a .403 batting average, 25 RBI, an on-base percentage of .539, Major: Psychology and a slugging percentage of .522...Participates in numerous volunteer activities in his hometown. GENERAL: Co-Captain...A versatile, offensive- ROSSI ON CAHILL: minded catcher who has started three seasons “Phil is coming off an outstanding spring behind the dish...Was enjoying successful junior that was cut short with an arm injury. Elected a co-captain, he was season before suffering season-ending arm injury an All-conference performer and if he can bounce back from the in late April...Possesses a strong arm and a con- injury, he will be a major force. He does an effective job handling sistent glove...Has a smooth swing and solid fundamental approach the pitching staff and needs to continue to be a leader in that area.” at the plate...Will be asked to elevate his game on both sides of the plate this spring. AS A JUNIOR: MAAC Second Team selection...Appeared in 34 games, starting 28 behind the dish before suffering season- ending arm injury in late April...Drew 18 walks, amassing a team- high .425 on-base percentage while also striking out just six times in 85 at bats...Reached base safely by either a hit or walk in 24 of 28 games started...Threw out six of 26 would-be base stealers and led team with five pickoffs...Made just one error and allowed only two passed balls in 135 total chances, accruing a solid .993 fielding percent- age...Finished season strong, hitting .444 (6-18) with six runs scored and five RBI over final six games. AS A SOPHOMORE: Started 39 games, recording 30 hits in 126 at bats for an average of .238...Scored 16 runs and knocked in 17, which tied for third on the team...Committed just one error behind the plate, posting Career Bests a fielding percentage of .993...Totaled five hits, two RBI First Hit: Charlotte (3-11-06) and two runs in an 11-7 win at Niagara (4/8)...Went 2-for-3 At Bats: 6 – Niagara (4-8-07) with a triple and two RBI at Iona (3/24)...Went 3-for-3 at Hits: 5 – Niagara (4-8-07) the plate with three runs and an RBI to beat Canisius 10-1 in the backend of a doubleheader (5/12). Doubles: 1 – Eight Times RBI: 4 – Twice AS A FRESHMAN: Started 18 of the 24 games in Longest Hit Streak: 4 games which he appeared...Led freshmen hitters with a .232 batting average and 15 RBI...Had 16 hits in 69 at bats, scoring six times...Went 3-for-4, scored one run and collected four RBI in the Saints’ 9-8 victory over Connecticut (4/17). BEFORE SIENA: Comes from one of the top high school programs in New Jersey...Led Christian Brothers Academy to three straight North “A” Shore Conference Championships during his sophomore, junior and senior years...Led CBA to the Non-Public “A” State Championships, where they finished as runner-ups his sophomore and senior years...Led his local American Legion team to 2004 District Champion - ships...That same year he was named to the American Legion All-Star Team and was selected as MVP of the game...Selected to participate in the Team New Jersey 2003 and 2004 Wood Bat High School CAHILL’S STATS YEAR GP GS AVG AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI BB SO SB OBP SLG OPS 2006 24 18 .232 69 6 16 4 0 1 15 3 13 0-0 .270 .333 .603 2007 39 39 .238 126 16 30 1 1 0 17 4 18 1-1 .317 .262 .579 2008 34 28 .294 85 14 25 3 0 0 14 18 6 0-0 .425 .329 .754 TOT 97 85 .254 280 36 71 8 1 1 46 25 37 1-1 .344 .300 .644

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2009 Seniors Jason DeFilippo #4 title as a sophomore, posting a .530 batting average...Named MVP of the Savio Prep Tourna ment...Hit .383 with 15 RBI, while registering eight stolen Senior • Outfield bases during his senior campaign...Named to the American Legion All-Star Ht/Wt: 5-7/160 Team during the summer following his senior year...Also played in the Bay Bats/Throws: R/R State Games before matriculating to Siena...Lettered in football, , Revere, Mass./Stoneham and baseball, where he was named co-captain in all three sports. Major: Finance ROSSI ON DEFILIPPO: “Flip is another senior who had a breakout season GENERAL: Everyday centerfielder last year. He was one of the top hitters on the club, and his 25 stolen bases ...Equips a useful mix of speed and created havoc with the opposition. More importantly, his speed allows him offense...Excellent defensive player to track everything in the outfield and make our outfield arguably the best who patrols the spacious gaps of outfield in the conference defensively. We have high expectations for him Siena field with ease...Possesses again this year.” good speed and hits for contact, which makes him a solid option at the top or bottom of the batting order ...Clutch hitter who almost always comes through in big situations at the plate. AS A JUNIOR: MAAC All-Academic Team selection ...Started 52 of 55 games played...Led team and ranked second in the MAAC with 25 stolen bases...Tallied career-high 11-game hit streak from 2/24-3/16 which included games against some of the top teams in the country (Florida, Virginia, Arkansas, Central Florida)...Tied for team lead amongst regulars, hitting .385 (20-52) with runners in scoring position...Hit .351 with runners on base and was 5-for-7 in bases loaded situations...Only struckout 11 times in 181 at bats (one strikeout every 16.5 at bats)...Recorded 14 multiple hit and seven multiple RBI games...Scored career-high three runs and swiped two bases at Manhattan (4/6)...Led team with seven sacrifices. AS A SOPHOMORE: Started all 44 games...Totaled 41 hits in 160 at bats for an average of .256...Scored 29 runs and drove in 15...Stole 13 bases on 16 attempts ...Did not make an error all season and had four outfield assists...Went 3-for-4 with two runs and an RBI in the backend of a doubleheader with Vermont (4/10)...Went 2-for-4 with his only home run of the season, two RBI and a stolen base in the last game of the season against Marist (5/18). AS A FRESHMAN: Started 12 of the 29 games in which he appeared...Had 13 hits in 59 at bats and scored eight runs, finishing with a .220 average... Stole three bases in three tries and drove in six runs...Went 2-for-4, scoring once and stealing two bases against conference rival LeMoyne (4/16) to help the Saints to a 4-2 win. BEFORE SIENA: Garnered freshman Scholar-Athlete Award at Stoneham...Named to the Middlesex All- Career Bests League Team in baseball his sophomore, junior, and senior years...Captured the Middlesex League batting First Hit: McNeese State (2-24-06) At Bats: 7 – Manhattan (5-22-08) Hits: 3 – Five times Doubles: 2 – Niagara (3-23-08) DEFILIPPO’S STATS RBI: 2 – 10 times Stolen Bases: 2 – Seven times YEAR GP GS AVG AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI BB SO SB OBP SLG OPS 2006 29 12 .220 59 8 13 1 0 0 6 1 13 3-3 .233 .237 .470 Longest Hit Streak: 11 games 2007 44 44 .256 160 29 41 7 1 1 15 9 16 13-16 .302 .331 .633 2008 55 52 .326 181 30 59 10 1 0 24 10 11 25-29 .396 .392 .788 TOT 128 108 .283 400 67 113 18 2 1 45 20 40 41-48 .337 .345 .682

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2009 Seniors Eric Mruczek #14 ROSSI ON MRUCZEK: “Eric did a really good job last year filling in at right field and as a designated hitter. With the Senior • Outfield offensive guns gone from last year, he will be counted on Ht/Wt: 6-1/210 heavily to pick up the slack with the bat. His versatility will Bats/Throws: R/R allow him to compete for playing time as a DH, first baseman Batavia, N.Y./University of Buffalo or in the outfield.” Major: Marketing and Management GENERAL: Transfer from Buffalo who walked on to the team prior to the spring semester sophomore year, after being used in the outfield and at first base for the Bulls...Has shown good athleti- cism and desire...Proved to be a capable offensive option... Versatile player who can play the corner outfield, first base or DH...Expected to anchor the middle of the lineup this season. AS A JUNIOR: Appeared in 43 games, starting 35...Hit safely in 13 of final 16 games...Tallied career-best nine- game hit streak from 4/26-5/11...Went 2-for-4 with a career-high four RBI in the Saints’ MAAC Tournament opening win vs. Manhattan (5/22)...Recorded 10 multi- ple-hit and seven multiple-RBI perfor mances...Batted .385 with runners in scoring position...Siena posted a 22-10 record when he started in right field or DH and was 10-2 with him hitting in the cleanup spot. AS A SOPHOMORE: Played in 32 games...Chalked up 21 hits in 84 at bats for an average of .250... Committed only two errors on the season, posting a .968 fielding percentage...Went 3-for-4 with two RBI and scored once in 11-7 win over Niagara Career Bests (4/8)...Batted 3-for-3 with a double at South First Hit: South Alabama (2-27-07) Alabama in the second game of the year (2/27) At Bats: 6 – Manhattan (4-6-08) ...Posted 13 putouts and one assist against Rhode Hits: 3 – Three times Island (4/30). Doubles: 1 – Nine Times AS A FRESHMAN (BUFFALO): Appeared in RBI: 4 – Manhattan (5-22-08) 14 games, making nine starts at Buffalo...Hit Longest Hit Streak: 9 games .219 (7-32) with three RBI and two runs scored. BEFORE SIENA: Was a First Team All- Monroe County selection in both his junior and senior years as a shortstop.

MRUCZEK’S STATS YEAR GP GS AVG AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI BB SO SB OBP SLG OPS 2007 32 24 .250 84 6 21 3 0 0 5 5 26 0-1 .300 .286 .586 2008 43 35 .328 119 26 39 6 0 4 24 15 21 1-1 .414 .479 .893 TOT 75 59 .296 203 32 60 9 0 4 29 20 47 1-2 .373 .399 .772

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Matt Moberg #27 ROSSI ON MOBERG: “Matt has been plagued by injuries since his sophomore year. This is a big year for him and if he can get out of the gate Senior • Pitcher quickly, he will be a valuable asset. If he is effective, he can be one of the best Ht/Wt: 5-11/171 pitchers in the conference.” Bats/Throws: R/L State College, Pa./ State College Area Major: Marketing and Management GENERAL: Talented left-handed pitcher who broke onto the scene with solid freshman and sophomore seasons before being hampered by injuries last year...If healthy, will be expected to challenge for spot in the weekend rotation...Came into his own as a sophomore, again earning a spot in the weekend rotation...Locates and mixes all his pitches extremely well...Has deceptive velocity (mid to upper-80’s) and keeps hitters off balance...Comes from one of the top high school programs in . AS A JUNIOR: Appeared in six games, all starts, before suffering a season-ending injury in mid-April...Pitched strong in season debut, surrendering just five hits and one earned run with season-high four strikeouts over four innings at Florida (2/23)...Earned key back-to-back MAAC wins over Niagara (3/22) and Saint Peter’s (3/29)...In final three appearances, went 2-0 with 5.06 ERA...Held runners at bay, allowing only two stolen bases in five attempts against him. AS A SOPHOMORE: Started 10 games, ending the season with a 3.51 ERA...Threw 56.1 innings and struck out 42 batters, which tied for the team-lead...Pitched a team-high two com- plete games...Won three of his last five games...Allowed one earned run on one hit and struck out six in six innings against Manhattan (3/31)...Gave up one run on two hits in seven innings pitched while fanning eight to win his last game of the season against Canisius (5/12)...Held opponents to a measly .233 batting average. AS A FRESHMAN: Led all freshmen with 11 starts and 12 appearances...Posted a 4.79 ERA and a 4-4 record...Picked up three complete game victories in MAAC play...Tossed 37 strikeouts and walked just 34 batters in 67.2 innings...Struck out nine and gave up only one earned run in a complete four-hit game win against LeMoyne (4/16)...Was named MAAC Pitcher of the Week (4/18) and MAAC Rookie of the Week (5/1). BEFORE SIENA: Named All-League All-Star as a junior and senior...Established a combined 9-3 record with a 2.33 ERA in 13 games during his senior and summer seasons...Pitched Career Bests 77 1/3 innings during those seasons, striking out 71 batters. First Start: Elon (3-5-06) First Win: Rider (4-2-06) Most Strikeouts: 9 – LeMoyne MOBERG’S STATS (4-16-06) YEAR APP GS W-L ERA CG SV IP H R ER BB SO OPPBA WHIP 2006 12 11 4-4 4.79 3 0 67.2 62 43 36 34 37 .250 1.42 2007 10 10 3-6 3.51 2 0 56.1 52 33 22 21 42 .233 1.30 2008 6 6 2-3 7.54 0 0 22.2 36 26 19 10 9 .364 2.03 TOT 28 27 9-13 4.72 5 0 146.2 150 102 77 65 88 .263 1.47

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2009 Seniors Craig Chaput #33 BEFORE SIENA: His high school did not have baseball, so Chaput’s experience came from playing summer baseball... Senior • Pitcher Named summer ball Pitcher of the Year for the Bytown Ht/Wt: 6-1/233 Colonels after tossing nine complete games in a row follow- Bats/Throws: R/R ing his senior year...Following his junior year, he pitched for Ottawa, Ontario, CANADA/Hillcrest the Ottawa Nepean Canadians and posted a 12-4 record with Major: English a 3.53 ERA and 143 strikeouts in 117 2/3 innings of work. GENERAL: Returns this year for fifth season of ROSSI ON CHAPUT: “Craig’s decision to come back for a eligibility...Emerged as staff ace during his junior fifth year was a pleasant surprise. He has been one of the top season...Canadian talent who is very refined and pitchers in the program over the past two years and he needs polished on the hill...Possesses tremendous break- to have an outstanding year for this team to be successful.” ing pitch and a fastball in the upper 80’s...Has good command of the strike zone and knowledge of the game...Strong, physical presence on the mound...True workhorse who pitches deep into games...Pure strikeout pitcher...Big game pitcher who rises to the occasion... Enters final season sixth in innings pitched and eighth all-time in strikeouts at Siena. AS A JUNIOR: Named to the MAAC All-Tournament Team after firing complete game victory over Manhattan (5/22)...Tabbed MAAC Pitcher of the Week (5/19) after hurling 7.1 innings allowing just one run and striking out seven in victory over Marist (5/15) that clinched the Saints a spot in the MAAC Tournament...Staff ace led the team in games started (14), innings pitched (87.0) and strike- outs (70)...14 starts tied program single-season record...Ranked fifth in the MAAC in strikeouts...Won final four starts of the season, posting 25 K’s in 33.1 innings, including two complete games, while tallying a stellar 1.62 ERA...Lasted seven innings or longer in each of his final seven starts...Recorded six or more strikeouts on seven occasions. AS A SOPHOMORE: Threw a team-high 72 innings in 13 games... Posted a season record of 4-8 with an ERA of 5.75...Tied for team- lead in strikeouts with 42...Gave up one earned run in seven strong innings, allowing six hits and striking out six to earn a 12-3 win over Rider (4/21)...Won four of his last seven starts. AS A RED-SHIRT SOPHOMORE: Started his only appear- ance of the season before red-shirting due to injury. AS A FRESHMAN: Made 14 appearances and had five starts... Finished second on the team with three complete games...Was fourth on squad with 49.2 innings and 36 strikeouts...Developed into one of most dependable options out of the pen early in the year before cracking the starting rotation...Picked up complete- game victory over regional power Connecticut (4/13), allowing only six hits and two runs...Went the distance in second game of LeMoyne series (5/19), allowing just six hits and one earned run en route to the win...Pitched eight innings, allowing just three hits and one earned run while striking out 12 in tough-luck loss to Career Bests Niagara in MAAC Championships (5/27). First Start: UNC-Wilmington (3-21-05) First Win: Connecticut (4-13-05) Most Strikeouts: 12 – Niagara (5-27-05) CHAPUT’S STATS YEAR APP GS W-L ERA CG SV IP H R ER BB SO OPPBA WHIP 2005 14 5 3-3 4.17 3 2 49.2 51 32 23 19 36 .266 1.41 2006 1 1 0-1 9.00 0 0 2.0 4 3 2 2 2 .400 3.00 2007 13 13 4-8 5.75 0 0 72.0 95 64 46 35 42 .326 1.81 2008 14 14 5-7 6.00 2 0 87.0 111 72 58 42 70 .310 1.76 TOT 42 33 12-19 5.51 5 2 210.2 261 171 129 98 150 .307 1.70

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Will Hassett #36 AS A JUNIOR: MAAC All-Academic Team selection...Appeared in 11 games, including six starts...Finished third on the staff with four victories...Notched Senior • Pitcher first career win, hurling seven solid innings of three hit, one run baseball with Ht/Wt: 6-1/230 five K’s in 9-1 rout of Hofstra (3/25)...Led Saints to berth in MAAC Championship Bats/Throws: R/R series after firing seven innings of two run baseball in eliminating top-seed North Bellmore, N.Y./ Canisius (5/23)...Earned permanent spot in weekend rotation in late April and Chaminade overall as a starter in six appearances went 4-1 with two complete games and Major: Finance a 3.05 ERA, while lasting at least six innings each time. AS A SOPHOMORE: GENERAL: Expected to challenge Pitched 26 innings in 15 relief appearances...Earned for spot in weekend rotation... three saves with a 6.58 ERA...Struck out 22 batters which led all relievers... Talented pitcher with excellent Earned a save by pitching two shutout innings with five strikeouts to close out command...Attended one of the top Fairfield 9-7 (4/28)...Pitched two innings of no-hit ball with two strikeouts to Parochial schools on Long Island, with a history of outstanding record the save against Niagara (4/8)...In his last seven appearances, he players and teams...Superb all-around athlete...Versatile earned all three of his saves and recorded no losses. pitcher who can start or pitch in any short or long relief situa- AS A FRESHMAN: Started three times while appearing in 14 games...Struck tion...Will look to build upon breakout year he had as a junior. out 22 and walked 22 in 38.1 innings...Finished with an 0-5 record, but posted a respectable 5.40 ERA with one save...Gave up just five hits and one earned run in seven innings during his final start of the season against Fairfield (5/19). BEFORE SIENA: Garnered All-League accolades his junior and senior years...Following his junior year, he was named All-FABL that summer...Led his Junior Varsity squad to the Catholic High School Athletic Association Champion ship as a sophomore, while returning to the championship as a senior...Recorded a perfect 5-0 record as a member of the varsity team... Pitched a total of 40 1/3 innings, striking out 43 batters, while walking only nine...Threw for a combined ERA of 1.56 during his tenure as a varsity pitcher. ROSSI ON HASSETT: “Will had a strong finish last year, winning a game in the conference tournament. His versatility has been a valuable asset coming out of the bullpen, long and short relief, and starting. He needs to be effective in whatever role he is assigned for this year’s club to be successful.”

Career Bests First Start: Charlotte (3-12-06) First Win: Hofstra (3-25-08) Most Strikeouts: 5 – Three Times

HASSETT’S STATS YEAR APP GS W-L ERA CG SV IP H R ER BB SO OPPBA WHIP 2006 14 3 0-5 5.40 0 1 38.1 42 28 23 22 22 .282 1.67 2007 15 0 0-3 6.58 0 3 26.0 45 29 19 14 22 .381 2.27 2008 11 6 4-3 5.64 2 0 52.2 61 37 33 27 26 .296 1.67 TOT 40 9 4-11 5.77 2 4 117.0 148 94 75 63 70 .319 1.80

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2009 Juniors Al Williams #5 Junior • Outfield Ht/Wt: 5-9/170 Bats/Throws: R/L Clifton Park, N.Y./Shenendehowa Major: Economics GENERAL: A local outfielder who brings great speed to the Saints’ lineup...Is a capable defensive option and an improved offensive threat...Had a strong summer... Possesses solid combination of speed and range defensively. AS A SOPHOMORE: MAAC All-Academic Team selection...Appeared in 16 games, making one start at Rhode Island (4/10)...Collected three RBI and tallied two runs...Two of three RBI came against national power Arkansas (3/7, 3/9). AS A FRESHMAN: Started four of the 22 games he played...Tallied two hits in 29 at bats...Drove in one run. BEFORE SIENA: Three-year Varsity starting centerfielder at nearby Shenendehowa High School...Led team to Suburban Council League Champion ship in 2004 and Suburban Council Tournament Championship in 2005...Team was Section II Class AA Finalists in 2005 and 2006... Awarded NYSPHSAA Scholar-Athlete Award in 2004, 2005, and 2006 ...Named First Team All-Suburban Council, First Team All-Area, Section II All-Star, Team Captain, and Team Defensive Player of the Year in 2006 ...Started in centerfield for the Adirondack team in 2005 Empire State Games, earning a silver medal...Played summer ball with Schenectady Blue Jays...Played two seasons in Albany Twilight League. ROSSI ON WILLIAMS: “Al was used sparingly last year, but is coming off a good summer and we hope he can build on that. He has the speed and range in the outfield, he just needs to be more consistent with the bat, and hopefully he will get more playing time.”

Career Bests First Hit: South Alabama (2-27-07) At Bats: 3 – Rhode Island (4-10-08) RBI: 1 – Four Times

WILLIAMS’ STATS YEAR GP GS AVG AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI BB SO SB OBP SLG OPS 2007 22 4 .069 29 0 2 0 0 0 1 1 12 0-0 .156 .069 .225 2008 16 1 .071 14 2 1 0 0 0 3 1 6 0-0 .188 .071 .259 TOT 38 5 .070 43 2 3 0 0 0 4 2 18 0-0 .167 .070 .237

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Anthony Giansanti #6 football...Three-time All-Area Team in baseball and football...Two time All-State for baseball and football...Named Player of the Year for baseball and football... Junior • Outfield Batted .394, scoring 23 runs and stealing 16 bases as a senior...Outside of Ht/Wt: 5-10/195 baseball, he is a certified stuntman and looks to pursue a future in acting. Bats/Throws: R/R ROSSI ON GIANSANTI: “Anthony had a good year last season. He Montville, Conn./Montville showed much improvement towards the end, but again was injured earlier. Major: Business He is a very talented individual who must stay injury free. Along with his GENERAL: Made the move outstanding job in the outfield, he will also be used in late relief. We expect a from infield in high school to breakout year from him. The coaching staff is looking for him to be a force.” outfield in college...Has a strong arm and great instincts...At the plate, he equips a quick bat and can hit for power and average...Runs the bases extremely well... Gifted athlete with great potential...Carries career long eight- game hit streak into junior season...Expected to challenge for a starting outfield spot and also be used in relief. AS A SOPHOMORE: Named MAAC Player of the Week (5/5) after hitting .583 with five runs scored in a weekend sweep at Rider...Appeared in 41 games, starting 30 of his 31 starts in right field...Finished third on the team with 10 steals in 12 attempts...Had separate hit streaks of five and eight games during the season...Finished the year on a career-high eight- game hit streak where he batted .485 (16-33) with nine runs scored, four doubles and four RBI...Hit .400 (22-55) over final 16 games of the season after beginning the year 7-for-49 (.143) ...Went a perfect 4-for-4 with a run scored, double, RBI and stolen base in MAAC Tournament victory over Manhattan (5/22)...Also made one relief appearance vs. Dartmouth (4/2), hurling one scoreless inning of one-hit ball. AS A FRESHMAN: Started all 34 games he played...Recorded 28 hits in 117 at bats for an average of .239...Drove in 17 runs and scored 10...Hit four doubles and collected one home run ...Stole five bases in eight attempts...Went 4-for-5, scored three runs and drove in two in the front end of a doubleheader to defeat Fairfield (4/28)...Collected three hits, three RBI, two runs and a home run in the second game of a doubleheader to help pace a 10-1 rout of Canisius (5/12). BEFORE SIENA: A three-sport athlete from Career Bests Montville...Lettered in First Hit: New Orleans (2-24-07) baseball, football, and At Bats: 5 – Six Times wrestling for three Hits: 4 – Twice years...Three-time All- Doubles: 1 – 11 times ECC in baseball and Home Runs: 1 – Four times RBI: 3 – Canisius (5-12-07) Stolen Bases: 2 – Three times Longest Hit Streak: 8 games

GIANSANTI’S STATS YEAR GP GS AVG AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI BB SO SB OBP SLG OPS 2007 34 34 .239 117 10 28 4 0 1 17 5 19 5-8 .282 .299 .581 2008 41 31 .279 104 21 29 7 0 3 13 7 17 10-12 .333 .433 .766 TOT 75 65 .258 221 31 57 11 0 4 30 12 36 15-20 .308 .362 .670

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2009 Juniors

Gary DerHagopian #9 ROSSI ON DERHAGOPIAN: “Gary, coming off a very successful freshman season, ran into the injury bug during his Junior • Catcher sophomore year, and it was basically a lost season. He has Ht/Wt: 5-9/200 come back healthy this year and will be counted on heavily to Bats/Throws: R/R anchor the catching department. He is a strong defensive Mount Laurel, N.J./Lenape catcher who we hope will continue to also supply some much Major: Marketing and needed offensive help. A great year is expected of him.” Management GENERAL: A gifted catcher with a strong arm and a developing, potent bat... Was one of the team’s top producers on offense as a freshman, earning playing time as a designated hitter when not behind the plate ...Clutch hitter and efficient in driving in runs...A strong, defensive catcher who can handle the pitching staff...Expected to challenge for starting catcher position. AS A SOPHOMORE: Appeared in 16 games, making all 11 of his starts behind the plate before suffering a season-ending injury...Accumulated a career-long, six-game hit streak from 3/1-22...Drove in 11 runs in just 37 at bats...Hit a team-best .409 with runners on base and .471 with runners in scoring position...Drove in a career-high four runs and tied a career-best with three hits at Central Florida (3/15)...Concluded his season with a two- run double at Manhattan (4/6). AS A FRESHMAN: Started 23 of the 36 games he played...Collected 30 hits in 91 at bats for an average of .330...Scored 15 runs and tallied 17 RBI ...Hit three home runs and added five doubles... Led the team with a slugging percentage of .484 and an on-base percentage of .411...Went 3-for-4 with three doubles, three RBI and a run scored in a win at Fairfield (4/28)...Went 2-for-4 with a home run and three RBI in a 5-3 win in the front end of a doubleheader against Canisius (5/12). BEFORE SIENA: Named Most Valuable Player for Lenape as a junior...Member of All- Conference Second Team in 2005...Played in the Carpenter Cup in 2006...Received All- Conference First Team accolades as a senior... Finished senior season batting .441 with a .780 slugging percentage, three home runs and 26 hits in 20 games.

Career Bests First Hit: South Alabama (2-28-07) At Bats: 6 – Central Florida (3-15-08) ER Hits: 3 – Twice D HAGOPIAN’S STATS Doubles: 3 – Fairfield (4-28-07) YEAR GP GS AVG AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI BB SO SB OBP SLG OPS RBI: 4 – Central Florida (3-15-08) 2007 36 23 .330 91 15 30 5 0 3 17 11 21 0-0 .411 .484 .895 Longest Hit Streak: 6 games 2008 16 11 .270 37 5 10 2 0 0 11 3 8 0-0 .349 .324 .673 TOT 52 34 .313 128 20 40 7 0 3 28 14 29 0-0 .401 .438 .839

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Kyle Barbato #25 BEFORE SIENA: Earned two letters in high school at Chatsworth and one at Moorpark JC...Named Second Team All-City at Chatsworth...Chatsworth High Junior • Catcher Baseball Award...Chatsworth team was ranked #1 nationally by USA Today and Ht/Wt: 6-3/210 Baseball America during 2003-04 season...Honorable mention at Moorpark... Bats/Throws: L/R Led Moorpark with .375 batting average and .520 on-base percentage. Chatsworth, Calif./Moorpark JC ROSSI ON BARBATO: “A JC transfer from Moorpark College in California, Major: Marketing and Kyle has been a welcome addition to the catching corps. A sold defender, he Management will add depth to a position that had several injuries last year. He should GENERAL: Junior college transfer compete for playing time immediately.” from Moorpark JC in California... 2009 will be first season at Siena... Adds depth to catching corps... Expected to challenge for playing time behind the dish.

Frank Cebek #30 WWBA Championship with College Select in 2005...Pitched a no-hitter in summer 2005 and 2006...Pitched for the New York Nine in summer 2006... Junior • Pitcher Listed on Who’s Hot Perfect Game. Ht/Wt: 6-3/196 ROSSI ON CEBEK: “Frank saw limited time last year, but did show signs Bats/Throws: R/R in two of his three starts that he can be effective. He will need to show better Bronx, N.Y./Iona Prep command to be effective. His ability to locate all of his pitches effectively Major: Accounting will determine the amount of innings that he has this spring.” GENERAL: A promising pitcher with good size and ability...Saw increased time as a sophomore, earning several mid-week starts... Enjoyed a fine high school career and figures to improve as career advances...Tough to hit... Expected to challenge for starting spot in mid-week games. AS A SOPHOMORE: Made five appearances, including first three career starts...Earned first career victory in first-ever start, hurling a complete game shutout with career-high four strike- outs vs. NYIT (4/16)...Fired another complete-game shutout the following week in a win vs. NYIT (4/23), allowing just one earned run while striking out three...In three starts, went 2-0 with a 2.36 ERA in 19 innings of work while surrendering just 14 hits...Held opponents to just a .207 batting average against while also posting a solid 1.17 WHIP. AS A FRESHMAN: Appeared in three games, pitching four innings in relief...Gave up four hits and had an ERA of 4.50... Pitched two scoreless innings with one strikeout in the back end of a doubleheader at Vermont (4/10). Career Bests BEFORE SIENA: Played for the Bayside Yankees in the summer of 2005, finishing the season with a 2.00 ERA...Team First Start: NYIT (4-16-08) was NABF Regional Champions in 2005...Played in the NABF First Win: NYIT (4-16-08) World Series in 2004, 2005...Member of New York City baseball Most Strikeouts: 4 – NYIT (4-16-08) team for 2005 Empire State Games...Played in Perfect Game

CEBEK’S STATS YEAR APP GS W-L ERA CG SV IP H R ER BB SO OPPBA WHIP 2007 3 0 0-0 4.50 0 0 4.0 4 2 2 2 1 .250 1.50 2008 5 3 2-0 3.91 2 0 23.0 17 11 10 10 12 .207 1.17 TOT 8 3 2-0 4.00 2 0 27.0 21 13 12 12 13 .214 1.22

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2009 Juniors Craig Marcellus #31 BEFORE SIENA: Garnered All-County, All-League, and All- Section selections for baseball as a senior...Named Class AA Junior • Pitcher Pitcher of the Year in 2006...Named Poughkeepsie Journal Ht/Wt: 6-0/201 Pitcher of the Year in 2006. Bats/Throws: L/L ROSSI ON MARCELLUS: “Craig struggled last spring and Poughkeepsie, N.Y./Roy C. Ketcham an arm injury set him back. He will be a valuable asset if he Major: Business can get back to the form he showed during the first third of GENERAL: A southpaw who comes from a top his freshman year. How quickly his rehab takes will determine program and possesses an excellent arsenal... his effectiveness.” Worked his way into the MAAC rotation over his first two seasons and will again see meaningful innings this year...Changes pace and controls the game well...Has a good baseball IQ...Tough on left-handed batters...Possesses good pickoff move. AS A SOPHOMORE: Finished second on the staff with 11 starts ...Won three of final five decisions after beginning the year 0-4... Picked up first career victory, hurling seven innings of five-hit, one-run baseball vs. Niagara (3/23)...Lasted six innings or more in five starts...Limited lefties to .234 batting average against...Won back-to-back starts against Binghamton (4/15) and Cornell (4/22), allowing just six hits and two runs over 13 innings of work...Led staff with three pickoffs. AS A FRESHMAN: Started nine of the 12 games he in which he pitched, earning several MAAC starts...Tossed 55.1 innings and notched 15 strikeouts...Had a record of 0-5 with an ERA of 5.37...Gave up one earned run on seven hits in seven innings pitched at Tulane (3/17).

Career Bests First Start: New Orleans (2-26-07) First Win: Niagara (3-23-08) Most Strikeouts: 5 – Twice

MARCELLUS’ STATS YEAR APP GS W-L ERA CG SV IP H R ER BB SO OPPBA WHIP 2007 12 9 0-5 5.37 0 0 55.1 70 40 33 14 15 .315 1.52 2008 11 11 3-6 6.51 0 0 56.2 73 48 41 22 22 .308 1.67 TOT 23 20 3-11 5.95 0 0 112.0 143 88 74 36 37 .312 1.60

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Dan Miklas #45 baseball Most Improved Player Awards as a senior... Team won conference baseball championship as a senior...Named All-Conference for baseball and Junior • Pitcher basketball as a senior. Ht/Wt: 6-2/218 ROSSI ON MIKLAS: “Dan appeared in 10 games out of the bullpen in Bats/Throws: R/R middle relief last spring. He will take on a similar role this spring, and if he can Wantagh, N.Y./Kellenburg build on last year’s appearances, he can be an asset to this year’s squad.” Major: Business GENERAL: A versatile player who possesses a bulldog mentality and much untapped potential... Could be a key contributor as he improves control...Expected to develop into a top pitching option...Expected to be top option out of the pen in middle relief for both long and short situations. AS A SOPHOMORE: Appeared in 10 games out of the bullpen...Posted 2-1 record and 2.45 ERA was best amongst the relief corps...Held opponents scoreless in six of 10 outings...Picked up victories in relief over Dartmouth (4/2) and Cornell (4/22)... Allowed just one run over final three appearances while striking out six in 5.2 innings of work. AS A FRESHMAN: Appeared in six games in relief ...Pitched 7.1 innings and posted a 1-0 record...Oppos- ing batters hit just .250 against him...Pitched a scoreless inning with two strikeouts to help defeat Maine 4-2 and record his first career win (4/26)... Threw two hitless innings against Marist (5/18). BEFORE SIENA: Lettered in baseball and basketball in high school...Named MVP of basketball team as a freshman...Garnered accolades for JV baseball as a sophomore...Team won JV Baseball Championship as a sophomore...Recipient of basketball MVP and

Career Bests First Start: South Alabama (2-28-07) First Win: Maine (4-26-07) Most Strikeouts: 3 – Rider (5-24-08)

MIKLAS’ STATS YEAR APP GS W-L ERA CG SV IP H R ER BB SO OPPBA WHIP 2007 6 0 1-0 15.95 0 0 7.1 8 15 13 5 4 .250 1.77 2008 10 0 2-1 2.45 0 0 14.2 15 5 4 11 9 .283 1.77 TOT 16 0 3-1 6.95 0 0 22.0 23 20 17 16 13 .271 1.77

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2009 Sophomores

Kyle Hudson #10 AS A FRESHMAN: Appeared in nine games, making one start...Scored three runs...Made first career start against Sophomore • Outfield Fairfield (4/12)...Stole first career base and scored first run Ht/Wt: 5-9/175 at Central Florida (3/16). Bats/Throws: R/R BEFORE SIENA: Named a League All-Star as a junior and Beltsville, Md./St. Anselm’s Abbey senior...Three-time All-Conference selection...Myrtle Beach Major: Modern Languages Triple Crown Tournament All-Star selection (Summer 2007)... GENERAL: A talented outfielder who covers Four-year letterwinner...Two-time Second Team Academic All- great ground, allowing him to patrol the spa- American for gymnastics. cious gaps at Siena Field with ease...Adds depth ROSSI ON HUDSON: “Kyle was used sparingly last year. to outfield...Has good speed which makes him a He’s coming off a good summer, and he needs to build on viable option for pinch running situations. that. His speed will give the coaching staff other options.” HUDSON’S STATS Career Bests YEAR GP GS AVG AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI BB SO SB OBP SLG OPS At Bats: 3 – Fairfield (4-12-08) 2008 9 1 .000 9 3 0 0 0 0 0 1 3 1-1 .100 .000 .100 Runs: 1 – Three Times Stolen Bases: 1 – Central Florida (3-16-08) TOT 9 1 .000 9 3 0 0 0 0 0 1 3 1-1 .100 .000 .100

Juan Amador #17 Sophomore • Outfield Ht/Wt: 5-10/170 Bats/Throws: R/R Derry, N.H./Pinkerton Academy Major: Undeclared Arts GENERAL: A skilled athlete who could earn immediate playing time...Solid hitter with great speed...Was a multi-sport athlete in high school... Born in Rio Piedras, Puerto Rico...Has deceptive power and is a strong run producer...Should see increased playing time as a sophomore. AS A FRESHMAN: Made 20 appearances including three starts...Led all reserves with two home runs...First career home run was a grand slam in Siena’s rout of Fairfield (4/13)...Scored seven runs and drove in nine in just 25 at bats...Hit a home run, drove in two runs and scored twice in MAAC Tournament victory over Manhattan (5/22). BEFORE SIENA: Lettered in three sports in high school...Named First Team All-State in baseball and football...Selected to play in state baseball All-Star game as a senior...Awarded Senior Athlete of the Year Award...His football team won back-to-back State Champion- ships...Holds four football school records...Finished senior season batting .517 with a .833 slugging percentage...Posted an on-base percentage of .754 and swiped 14 of 14 bases. ROSSI ON AMADOR: “Juan has all the ability in the world. He will need to stay focused and show the staff what he can do. He will need to show consistency on the offensive side. We hope and expect more playing time for him this year.” Career Bests First Hit: Virginia (2-29-08) AMADOR’S STATS At Bats: 4 – Fairfield (4-13-08) YEAR GP GS AVG AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI BB SO SB OBP SLG OPS Hits: 1 – Five times 2008 20 3 .200 25 7 5 0 0 2 9 2 11 1-1 .310 .440 .750 RBI: 4 – Fairfield (4-13-08) TOT 20 3 .200 25 7 5 0 0 2 9 2 11 1-1 .310 .440 .750 Longest Hit Streak: 2 games

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Don DiPetta #21 pair of RBI in win over Marist (5/15) which clinched Sophomore • Third Base Siena a spot in the MAAC Ht/Wt: 5-9/185 Tournament. Bats/Throws: R/R BEFORE SIENA: All-time Kennesaw, Ga./Kennesaw home run leader at Kennesaw Mountain Mountain...First Team Cobb Major: Undeclared Arts County selection after posting a .384 average as a senior... GENERAL: A powerful, dual- East Cobb MVP in 2006... threat who could develop into a Dugout Club Player of the key run producer at the plate... Week in 2006...Kennesaw Has great instincts and game Mountain gold glove winner knowledge...Versatile infielder who split time between second in 2005 and 2006... and third base as a freshman...Expected to challenge for start- Marietta Player of the ing spot at third base this season...Patient hitter who works Daily Journal Week...Region 5AAAAA counts and knows how to get on base...Good gap hitter who champions in 2005, 2006, has high percentage of hits go for extra bases. and 2007...2007 team AS A FRESHMAN: Appeared in 40 games, making 23 total reached state championship series and earned #4 ranking in nation...Member starts between second and third base and DH...Hit first career of Dugout Club All-Tournament team in 2005. home run and drove in career-high three runs vs. Fairfield (4/12) ROSSI ON DiPETTA: “Don showed an ability to get on base last year. With ...In just 88 at bats he scored 17 runs, slugged nine doubles, a veteran infield graduated, it is expected that he drove in 15 runs and drew 16 walks...Hit safely in five of final will get considerable playing time this year at seven regular-season games, hitting .500 (8-16) with four runs Career Bests third base. He will be counted on to help fill the scored, four RBI and four bases on balls...Went 2-for-3 with a First Hit: Florida (2-23-08) void left offensively by the graduated seniors.” At Bats: 4 – Eight Times DIPETTA’S STATS Hits: 2 – Five Times Doubles: 2 – NJIT (4-23-08) YEAR GP GS AVG AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI BB SO SB OBP SLG OPS 2008 40 23 .261 88 17 23 9 1 1 15 16 26 1-1 .377 .420 .797 RBI: 3 – Fairfield (4-12-08) Longest Hit Streak: 4 Games TOT 40 23 .261 88 17 23 9 1 1 15 16 26 1-1 .377 .420 .797

Kyle Sumple #28 BEFORE SIENA: All-Conference selection as a senior...Team was Sophomore • Pitcher Conference Champions and Class S Ht/Wt: 6-0/191 runner-up in the state champion - Bats/Throws: R/R ship...Completed his senior year Windsor, Conn./Northwest with 40 innings and a 2.40 ERA... Catholic Led team with 45 strikeouts. Major: Business ROSSI ON SUMPLE: “Kyle had GENERAL: Versatile pitcher a great summer and really good with good velocity and control... fall. He will vie for one of the start- Possesses a solid breaking pitch ing spots in the rotation this year. and has unlimited potential... He showed great command of Provided depth to the bullpen as a freshman and will contend three pitches during both the for a spot in the starting rotation this season. summer and fall, and hopefully will take a step up this spring.” AS A FRESHMAN: Made 10 appearances including three starts...Hurled five solid innings of two-hit, two-run ball in first career start against Hofstra (3/25)...Concluded season with five Career Bests innings, allowing just one run on four hits in start at Cornell First Start: Hofstra (3-25-08) (4/22)...Limited opponents to a .258 batting average against. Most Strikeouts: 3 – Twice SUMPLE’S STATS YEAR APP GS W-L ERA CG SV IP H R ER BB SO OPPBA WHIP 2008 10 3 0-0 8.22 0 0 23.0 23 22 21 16 11 .258 1.70 TOT 10 3 0-0 8.22 0 0 23.0 23 22 21 16 11 .258 1.70

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2009 Sophomores Dan Lazzaroni #32 BEFORE SIENA: Triple Crown Award recipient in Sophomore • Pitcher 2005...Helped Lassiter to Ht/Wt: 5-10/175 2006 6AAAAA Georgia Bats/Throws: R/R State Champions and Roswell, Ga./Lassiter 2005, 2006 6AAAAA Major: Business Georgia Regional Cham - pions...Finished high GENERAL: Versatile athlete who saw time both school batting .373 with 25 in the outfield and bullpen as a freshman... RBI and 45 stolen bases. Emerged as closer late last season and possesses strong late-inning mentality...Sidewinding delivery ROSSI ON is tough to hit...Expected to anchor late innings LAZZARONI: “Dan out of the pen again this season. was a pleasant surprise last spring. Starting out AS A FRESHMAN: Made 13 appearances and one start as a pitcher and as an outfielder he was recorded 17 at-bats including three starts in the outfield...Named MAAC Pitcher forced into a spot starting of the Week after making his first and only career start, pitching a shutout in role and eventually into surrendering just two hits in a win over Vermont (4/8)...Led team and ranked the closer role. He third in the MAAC with six saves...Perfect 6-for-6 in save opportunities...Addi - responded tremendously tionally led team in opponents batting average (.188), WHIP (0.89), and strike- with two wins and six out-to-walk ratio (2.2:1)...Went stretch of five appearances (5/10-5/23) where he saves the last half of the held opponents hitless over 8.2 innings while allowing only two baserunners. year. He will be counted on to be a major contrib- LAZZARONI’S STATS utor out of the pen.” Career Bests YEAR APP GS W-L ERA CG SV IP H R ER BB SO OPPBA WHIP First Appearance: Niagara (3-22-08) 2008 13 1 2-0 4.38 1 6 24.2 16 12 12 6 13 .188 0.89 First Win: 4 – Vermont (4-8-08) TOT 13 1 2-0 4.38 1 6 24.2 16 12 12 6 13 .188 0.89 Most Strikeouts: 4 – Vermont (4-8-08)

Kevin Quaranto #47 BEFORE SIENA: Won McNulty Award as top athlete at St. John’s...Starter for the Bay State Games in 2005 and 2006... Sophomore • First Base All-Conference as a junior and senior for baseball...Lettered in Ht/Wt: 6-2/215 baseball, football and hockey...Division 1 Super Bowl Champions Bats/Throws: L/R for three years in football...Won Division 1 Sportsmanship Hopkinton, Mass./St. John’s Award for ...Finished his senior season hitting .471 Major: Management and Marketing (second in Central Massachusetts Division 1) with a slugging percentage of .629 and 33 RBI. GENERAL: Preseason All-MAAC selection...A powerful hitter who adds a left-handed bat to the ROSSI ON QUARANTO: “Kevin had an outstanding fresh- lineup...Versatile player who will be called upon man year, hitting .317 with 24 RBI. He will be counted on heavily to play first base this year but can also con- to supply the much needed offense for this year’s squad at first tribute at the catcher position...Hits for a high base. His ability to drive in runs will be the main source of this average and is a solid run producer... Expected to anchor middle of lineup. year’s offense.” AS A FRESHMAN: MAAC Second Team selection...Played in 48 games, making 35 starts between catcher, first base and DH...Started 21 consecutive games to conclude season...Hit Career Bests safely in 15 of final 18 games...Finished second on the team with First Hit: Arkansas (3-7-08) 14 doubles...Led all Siena backstops, gunning down 33.3% (6-of- At Bats: 6 – Manhattan (5-22-08) 18) would-be base stealers...Posted 11 multiple-hit and six multi- Hits: 3 – Three Times ple-RBI games...Hit .366 with runners on base and .380 with Doubles: 2 – Three Times runners in scoring position...Team went 15-8 when he hit RBI: 3 – Twice cleanup and 13-3 when he was the starting catcher. Longest Hit Streak: 5 Games QUARANTO’S STATS YEAR GP GS AVG AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI BB SO SB OBP SLG OPS 2008 48 35 .317 139 27 44 14 0 2 23 16 24 0-1 .403 .460 .863 TOT 48 35 .317 139 27 44 14 0 2 23 16 24 0-1 .403 .460 .863

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Zach Hartman #49 Suburban Council First Team Pitcher and Second Team First Base, Sophomore • Pitcher Fourth Team All-NYS, Times Ht/Wt: 6-4/205 Union All-Area Team, Bats/Throws: R/R Saratogian Dream Team, Ballston Spa, N.Y./Ballston Spa Ballston Spa MVP...Selected Major: Accounting as Ballston Spa Pitcher of the Year as a junior and sen- GENERAL: Local product who ior...Captain of the baseball burst onto the scene as a freshman, team as a junior and sen- posting the second most wins for ior...Finished his high school any rookie in school history...A career with 62 2/3 innings, giv- tall, skilled right-hander who can ing up 28 earned runs, 75 strike- control the game and pitch to contact...Enjoyed a decorated outs and 29 walks. scholastic career...Has strong endurance to pitch deep into ROSSI ON HARTMAN: ballgames....Finesse pitcher who keeps hitters off balance... “Zach Expected to challenge for top spot in weekend rotation. was without a doubt an important force for the club last year. When AS A FRESHMAN: Appeared in 14 games, making eight starts. some key pitchers went down Led the staff and ranked second in the MAAC with eight victories, with injuries, Zach stepped it up one shy of the program’s freshman record...Led pitching staff and proceeded to win eight ball with five complete games in just eight starts...Led all full-time games. For a freshman, that was out- starters in ERA (4.74) and opponents’ batting average (.264)... standing. With the return of all key Saints won nine straight games in which he appeared from pitchers from last year and a formidable 3/23-5/15...Lasted at least 6.2 innings in all eight starts...As a freshman class, it is hoped that Zach starter went 7-0 with five complete games and a 3.88 ERA... will pick right up where he left off and Held left-handed batters to just a .221 batting average. give us quality starts and be a leader BEFORE SIENA: As a senior was named: Section II Class AA on the staff.” Pitcher of the Year, Suburban Council Pitcher of the Year, HARTMAN’S STATS Career Bests YEAR APP GS W-L ERA CG SV IP H R ER BB SO OPPBA WHIP First Start: Cornell (3-2-08) 2008 14 8 8-1 4.74 5 0 74.0 77 46 39 26 29 .264 1.39 First Win: Cornell (3-2-08) TOT 14 8 8-1 4.74 5 0 74.0 77 46 39 26 29 .264 1.39 Most Strikeouts: 5 – Iona (5-10-08)

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2009 Freshmen Andrew Sawyer #1 William Cardona #12 Freshman • Shortstop Freshman • Shortstop Ht/Wt: 5-10/185 Ht/Wt: 6-0/175 Bats/Throws: R/R Bats/Throws: R/R Marietta, Ga./McEachern Brooklyn, N.Y./Bishop Ford Major: Business Major: Marketing and Management GENERAL: Comes from a strong baseball GENERAL: Had an impressive fall lead- background...Tremendous upside...Smart ing into spring season...Strong defensive defensive player who has a solid bat... instincts...Adds depth to infield corps and Expected to challenge for starting shortstop should see action around the horn. position as a freshman. BEFORE SIENA: Lettered four years of BEFORE SIENA: Played four years of baseball and two years of foot- baseball for coach Mike Hanrahan at Bishop Ford...Played catcher, ball at McEachern...All-County Honorable Mention as a senior. shortstop and third base...Team captain...Won team slugger award... ROSSI ON SAWYER: “Andrew is another player from the baseball Participated in Special Olympics fair for three years, aiding mentally fertile area of Atlanta, Ga. He is a sound infielder with a strong bat and challenged individuals. a nice upside. He will compete for the starting shortstop position.” ROSSI ON CARDONA: “Bill is another freshman infielder who had a really nice fall. Sound defensively, he will need to step it up offensively. He could see time at various positions in the infield.”

Dan Paolini #2 Freshman • Second Base Teddy Trymbiski #15 Ht/Wt: 6-0/180 Bats/Throws: R/R Freshman • Second Base Stratford, Conn./Bunnell Ht/Wt: 5-9/165 Major: Business Bats/Throws: R/R Doylestown, Pa./Central Bucks East GENERAL: One of the top hitters in southern Connecticut...Sure-handed infielder Major: Undeclared ...Has strong offensive skills which, along GENERAL: Versatile athlete who can play with his defensive prowess, should trans- any number of infield positions...Expected late into immediate playing time...Adds to challenge for playing time as a freshman depth to depleted infield corps and should challenge for time in the ...Tough-nosed athlete who was a two-sport middle infield. standout in high school. BEFORE SIENA: Earned three letters in baseball and basketball at BEFORE SIENA: Lettered three years in baseball as a shortstop for Bunnell...Played guard for the basketball team and saw action at short- coach Kyle Dennis and two in football at wide receiver and free safety stop and pitcher for baseball...Named All-State in baseball as a junior for coach Larry Greene at Central Bucks East...Named Suburban One and senior...All-Conference last three years...Hit .400 his junior season All-League as a senior...American Legion All-Star selection last three ...New England Underclassmen Perfect Games participant where he years...High honor roll student all four years...Suburban One All-League was named to the Top Prospects Team. Football as a free safety his senior year...Bucks County All-Star Football ROSSI ON PAOLINI: “Dan is coming off an outstanding fall. He’s Select Team...Adam Henry Scholarship winner...Brother, Brian Trymbiski a solid defender who should help immediately on the offensive side. Jr., is a catcher at Pittsburgh. His bat will be a welcome addition with the losses of the offensive- ROSSI ON TRYMBISKI: “Ted was a pleasant surprise this fall. minded infield from last year.” He swung a solid bat and was sound defensively. He can play several positions and is expected to push for playing time.”

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Nicco Stento #16 John Hopkin #22 Freshman • Pitcher Freshman • Pitcher Ht/Wt: 6-1/187 Ht/Wt: 6-0/217 Bats/Throws: R/L Bats/Throws: L/L Binghamton, N.Y./Binghamton Cape May Court House, N.J./Middle Major: Finance Township GENERAL: Stylish lefty who has the ability Major: Mathematics to come right in and earn quality innings GENERAL: Should challenge for innings from the start...Possesses the athletic ability immediately...Strong lefty who has solid to progress rapidly through the program... build...Possesses good fastball and excep- Has outstanding command of his pitches. tional change-up...Can be used in both short BEFORE SIENA: Played three years of baseball, two years of basketball and long situations and could possibly see time in the starting rotation. and one year of golf at Binghamton...Led team in ERA and strikeouts as BEFORE SIENA: Four-year varsity baseball starter at pitcher and first a pitcher and on-base percentage and RBI as a hitter his senior year... base at Middle Township...Held four-year high school strikeout record... Went 2-1 with a 0.68 ERA and 25 strikeouts in 20.2 innings his junior First Team All-Area as both a pitcher and first baseman...Second Team season...Led his basketball and golf teams to two STAC and Section IV All-South Jersey...Second Team CAI pitcher...Team captain. Championships apiece. ROSSI ON HOPKIN: “John is coming off an outstanding high school ROSSI ON STENTO: “Nicco is another freshman who is coming career and should get quality innings immediately. With a sound fast- off an outstanding fall. He had tremendous command, and if he ball and an excellent change-up, he will be used primarily out of the continues to pitch as he did this fall, he can become an immediate bullpen, but may get some spot starts.” force in a short period of time.”

Dan Pendelton #23 Ryan Poplawski #20 Freshman • Pitcher Freshman • Pitcher Ht/Wt: 6-1/202 Ht/Wt: 6-2/156 Bats/Throws: R/R Bats/Throws: R/L Binghamton, N.Y./Chenango Valley North Syracuse, N.Y./Bishop Ludden Major: Business Management Major: Business GENERAL: Owns overpowering fastball... GENERAL: Comes to Loudonville as one Expected to see innings immediately com- of the top pitchers from Central New York... ing out of the bullpen...Throws three pitches Has strong upside...Should contend for effectively with outstanding command. innings immediately out of the bullpen... BEFORE SIENA: Lettered two years of Has the ability to step right in and start baseball at pitcher and in the infield and outfield at Chenango Valley... when needed...Expected to make a major impact as a freshman to the 2007 New York State Third Team All-State pitcher...Top prospect for pitching staff. Perfect Game Showcase...2007 Athlete of the Week...First Team All- BEFORE SIENA: Earned three letters for coach Ted Klamm as a Conference selection as a junior after posting a 6-2 record with a 2.89 pitcher and outfielder at Bishop Ludden...Two-time Section III MVP... ERA and 56 strikeouts in 42.2 innings of work. First Team All-Central New York selection...Sectional Final MVP...Two- ROSSI ON PENDELTON: “Dan had a really good fall. With an time First Team All-League...Member of two World Series teams... upper-80’s fastball, he should see considerable time out of the Summer between his junior and senior years participated in the Empire bullpen. The staff expects him to get quality innings immediately.” State Games for the Central New York team where he compiled a 4-0 record in 33 innings of work...Volunteer for the “Make-A-Wish” Foundation...Started non-profit organization, “Afternoon Delight.” ROSSI ON POPLAWSKI: “Ryan is an outstanding lefty who had a really good fall. We hope he can build on his performance and give the staff a much needed lift out of the bullpen. He may also occasionally see some spot starts. We expect big things from him down the road.”

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2009 Freshmen Andy Carucci #26 C.J. Sohl #34 Freshman • Outfield Freshman • Pitcher Ht/Wt: 6-1/170 Ht/Wt: 6-5/180 Bats/Throws: R/R Bats/Throws: R/R Albany, N.Y./Colonie Central Albany, N.Y./Guilderland Major: Business Major: Business GENERAL: Local product...Versatile GENERAL: Local product...Throws all athlete who should see time both in the four pitches well and for strikes...Should outfield and out of the bullpen...Multi- make an immediate impact as a freshman sport standout in high school who pos- ...Equips a mid-80’s fastball and outstand- sesses good speed. ing curveball...Tall, lanky pitcher who BEFORE SIENA: Earned four letters in baseball, five in soccer, and throws hard...Has a high ceiling. two in track at Colonie Central...Participated in Empire State Games BEFORE SIENA: Played four years of baseball as a pitcher and one (Adirondack)...Member of Eastern New York All-State Team...Baseball as a post player at Guilderland...All-Area Honorable Mention as a junior MVP...Soccer Defensive MVP...Scholar Athlete all four years...Holds and senior...Member of Section II AA Champions as a junior...Played school track records. Babe Ruth in 2004 and 2005...Posted a 5-1 record with a 3.10 ERA in ROSSI ON CARUCCI: “Andy will be counted on to help out this 36 innings of work with 43 strikeouts as a member of the Adirondack year’s squad with his versatility. He is an outfielder and can also help team in the Empire State Games at the end of his junior year...Competed out on the mound. He had a sound fall at both positions and we have during the fall of his senior year for the renowned South Troy Dodgers high hopes for him.” and played for the Perfect Game Championships in Jupiter, Fla. ROSSI ON SOHL: “C.J. was one of the top pitchers in the Capital District last year and expectations are high for him to continue his success at Siena. He is coming off a fall where he has been outstanding. The ability to throw four pitches for strikes will allow him to see con- Brandon Curson #29 siderable time. He can be a real asset to this year’s staff.” Freshman • Pitcher Ht/Wt: 6-3/204 Bats/Throws: R/R Woodstock, Ga./Etowah Major: Medicine GENERAL: Hails from strong baseball area...Owns upper-80’s fastball, outstand- ing curveball and changeup...Also possesses a strong power bat and could see time as a hitter...Expected to compete for innings out of the bullpen...Has strong, powerful frame. BEFORE SIENA: Lettered two years of baseball and one of football as a middle linebacker at Etowah...First Team All-County his junior and senior years...2007 Cherokee County Pitcher of the Year after posting 6-2 record with 1.11 ERA and 55 strikeouts in 44 innings of work...Also hit .359 with seven home runs and 26 RBI in 25 games that season. ROSSI ON CURSON: “Brandon will be used as a spot starter, mainly out of the bullpen. He is a versatile athlete who will also be looked at for the designated hitter position and as a back up at first base. He comes from the talent rich Atlanta area and hopefully he will make the adjustment quickly”

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Head Coach Tony Rossi #40 Year at Siena: 40th Alma Mater: The College at Brockport ’65 For the 40th consecutive season, Tony Rossi will call the shots for the Siena baseball program. He is the second longest tenured active Division I head coach in the nation behind only of Texas (41 years). Rossi is the winningest coach in school history in any sport and the winning est active coach in the MAAC. Rossi has defined Siena baseball over the years, building it from a Division II team with 10 players to a championship Division I program with 21 scholarship student-athletes. Over the past four decades, he has coached 33 players who have gone on to sign professional contracts and three who have reached the highest level (Gary Holle ’71, Tim Christman ’01 and John Lannan ’07-Pres.). With the addition of baseball scholarships, Rossi has been able to recruit against the top programs in the country. Skip (as he is affectionately known) spends a good deal of his time recruiting, organizing and fundraising, so the program can continue to grow and remain successful. Since entry in to the MAAC, prior to the 1990 season, Rossi has guided the Saints to a 239-176 (.576) record in the conference. Over the past 18 seasons, he has been named MAAC Coach of the Year six times: 1991, 1995, 1996, 1999, THROUGH THE YEARS 2001 and most recently in 2005. Rossi has also coached four MAAC Rookies of Year W-L Pct. DIVISION I the Year and four MAAC Players of the Year. Over this time, Siena has captured 1970 7-8 .467 587-691-5 .460 four MAAC regular-season titles and four MAAC Tournament championships. 1971 7-12 .368 1972 7- 8 .467 Prior to 1999 there was only one step left for the Siena baseball program to DIVISION II 1973 2-16 .111 72-78-1 .477 take – qualifying for the NCAA Division I Baseball Tournament. That feat was 1974 12-6 .667 accomplished by the 1999 Saints, who finished the year 21-5 in the MAAC, 1975 12-8 .600 IN THE MAAC and swept through the MAAC Tournament, out-scoring their opponents 35-7. 1976 13-9-1 .565 1977 12-11 .522 Year W-L Pct. In 2006, Rossi earned his milestone 600th career win. Rossi has been elected 1978 15-17 .469 1990 5-6 .455 to the Siena Sports Hall of Fame (1985) and the Albany Twilight League (1985) 1979 15-14 .517 1991 11-6 .647 Hall of Fame. He is a 1965 graduate of Brockport State College, where he 1980 16-12 .571 1992 5-13 .278 1981 17-18 .486 excelled in baseball for three seasons, earning SUNY All-Star each year. In 1993 7-11 .389 1982 12-17 .414 1994 8-10 .444 1964, he had the highest batting average (.477) in the East. 1983 15-10-1 .577 1995^* 14-4 .778 Rossi and his wife, Val, live in Schenectady and have two children, Scott 1984 13-17 .433 1985 22-13-1 .611 1996^* 14-4 .778 and Kristen. 1986 21-11 .656 1997* 10-8 .556 1987 13-16 .448 1998 11-15 .423 1988 16-17 .484 1999^* 21-5 .808 1989 19-14 .576 2000 12-14 .462 1990 6-24-1 .210 2001^ 19-8 .704 1991 12-25 .324 2002 17-9 .654 1992 8-25 .242 2003 15-11 .577 1993 11-24 .314 1994 15-22 .405 2004 13-12 .520 1995 31-17 .646 2005 19-5 .792 1996 28-20 .583 2006 12-15 .440 1997 21-34 .382 2007 10-13 .430 1998 17-32 .347 2008 15-8 .652 1999 34-22 .607 18 Yrs. 239-176 .570 2000 15-32 .319 2001 29-29 .500 ^ = Regular-season Champs 2002 28-29 .491 * = Tournament Champs 2003 17-35-1 .406 2004 27-26 .506 2005 29-23 .557 Tony Rossi 2006 23-31-1 .430 2007 12-33 .270 Celebrating His Head coach Tony Rossi was honored recently for 40 years of service to Siena College. 2008 30-26 .536 39 Yrs. 659-763-6 .460 40th Season

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Rossi Reflections In addition to the numerous accolades he has piled up in 40 years as head coach of the Siena baseball team, Tony Rossi has additionally had a profound impact and touched the lives of the hundreds of young men who have donned the Green and Gold. As we celebrate 40 years for Coach Rossi, several of his former players have weighed in with their reflections and congratulations for “Skip.”

I’d like to wish Coach Rossi good luck and congrats on his 40th season as the baseball coach. I would also like to see him and Coach Tugs lace 1989 them up and race in the 40 one more time! — Jeremy Clausi (Class of 1997) As a member of the College’s first recruiting class to play all four years at the Division I level, I was honored to bear witness to Coach Rossi’s extra - ordinary efforts making the case for what a special time this was for us all as we worked together to build the program quickly. His untiring commit- ment to excellence at all levels, and his tremendous knowledge of the game, led to our enjoying success on the field right out of the box. Clearly, those early years built a strong foundation for what has become one of the most successful programs in the Northeast...led by one of the country’s truly fine coaches. — Marvin LeRoy (Class of 1982) Coach Rossi’s leadership and strong passion for baseball helped make my championship years with the Saints forever memorable. — Tony Fiumefreddo (Class of 1998) All of the Siena Baseball Alumni that I talk to say that they played for Coach Rossi. I think the real question is….who didn’t play for Coach Rossi? Congrats Coach! Here’s to 40 more years! -Ken Grant (Class of 2006, Siena Athletics Assistant AD for Business Affairs) Congratulations Coach Rossi! Coach – congratulations on your 40 years leading Siena Baseball. I know I — Josh Copskey (Class of 2004) can speak for many alumni and current players when I say you were as much a father for us during our Siena days as you were a coach. Here’s to Congratulations to a legendary coach and above all a another successful 40 years. great person! — Gary Holle (Class of 1976) — Steve Borg (Class of 1987) (Pictured below) I respect coach Rossi like he was my father. He has been there for me whenever I needed somebody to talk to. Every time I reflect back at my 1976 experiences at Siena, Coach Rossi is part of them. Without his help and guidance I would have never made it to the Big Leagues. — Tim Christman (Class of 1996, Former pitcher) When I think about Siena Baseball, I think about Coach Rossi. He is quite simply the face, heart, soul and body of Siena Baseball, and a big part of what made Siena so special for me. Congratulations Coach on 40 great years and thanks for all that you have done for myself, and so many other players! — Bob Bladel (Class of 1980) Coach Rossi, congratulations on 40 years as head baseball coach at Siena College. Your dedication to the college and all of the players you have coached is a true testament to the kind of person that you are. My four years of Siena baseball were some of the best of my life. — Tom “Bones” Bedard (Class of 1981) I want to congratulate Tony on achieving another milestone. He is very dedicated to the College, the baseball program, and the student-athletes. After the 1973-74 season, the College was thinking of dropping the base- ball program. This didn’t happen because of the efforts of Tony, the play- ers and supportive alumni. Tony has brought the Siena College Baseball program a long way since those days. — Jim Moran (Class of 1976)

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Coach Rossi, 1991 Congratulations on 40 years of guiding the Siena College Baseball program. Your leadership on and off the field is something that all coaches should strive to achieve. Good luck in 2009! — Tom Winter (Class of 1984)

He was and is a father figure, a best friend and a role model for 1993 me. Coach Rossi was the reason I went to Siena College and excelled in all aspects. He was and still is the most influential person in my life. To this day, I call him for advice on all and everything I have ever done and wish to pursue. Without Coach Rossi, I would have never been able to play in the Cape Cod League, played professional baseball, nor have been able to pursue the field of education as I did. He made me a great player but most importantly, he made me a great man. There has never been a person in my life that believed in me more or trusted me more than Coach. In conclu- sion, I am what I am and where I am today because of Tony Rossi. I went into teaching and coach- ing because he was a teacher and a coach. I treat people and players the same way he treats them. To sum it all up, I hope in Like – hit, bunt, take, hit and run, steal, suicide – some things 40 years I reach one person like and some people never change. Coach is one of those people. coach reached me, who’s life I have had the privilege of both playing for Tony in the late changed for the better because ’70s and then working at Siena with him for almost 30 years of me. There is nothing that I now. I now no longer get scared when he hits me with that wouldn’t do for him. famous “WHAT?;” but it did take me a few years. Coach is ageless! He still has today, the same boundless energy and — Nick Spera (Class of 2000) enthusiasm for the game and chicken wings that he had back when. As a player, I very much enjoyed playing for the skip. I very early on admired his baseball knowledge and teaching skills. And, although he would say – and we will still today joke – that I never actually listened to his advice in any way – we both know that is not the case. All players, in any sport, owe much of their success to coaching. I have told many people over the years that Coach Rossi is one of the finest mentors I have ever had – both on and off the field. Tony, thank you for giving Siena College and hundreds of student-athletes 40 years of inspirational service and support! — Dave Smith (Class of 1978, Siena College Vice President for Development and External Affairs)

The 2000 Siena staff meets with pitching legend Mel Stottlemyre.

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Coaching Staff Joe Sinicola #44 Rob Ditoma #42 Assistant Coach/Recruiting Coordinator Assistant Coach First Season • Eckerd ’08 First Season • Mercy ’05 Joe Sinicola begins his first season as Siena’s Rob Ditoma begins his first season new pitching coach and recruiting coordinator on the Siena baseball staff. Ditoma effective immediately. Sinicola graduated from served as an assistant coach at Eckerd College in St. Petersburg, Fla. where he Temple University during the 2008 played four seasons before serving as an assistant season helping the Owls to 28 coach this past year. wins and a berth in the Atlantic 10 Sinicola will be the primary assistant to Rossi, Tournament. overseeing the development of the Saints’ pitch- “I am extremely excited with the ing staff while handling a bulk of the program’s addition of Rob Ditoma to our substantial recruiting responsibilities. coaching staff,” head coach Tony Rossi said upon his hiring. “We’re excited to have Joe on board,” Rossi said. “He is a talented young “He has a strong pedigree, having worked most recently at coach with a great work ethic and keen knowledge of the game. He will be a Temple and the strong .” great asset to our program.” A 2005 graduate of Mercy College, Ditoma earned his master’s Sinicola began his coaching career during his undergraduate summer months degree in physical education from Manhattanville College in as an instructor and advisor at the Little League Southern Headquarters 2007. He played four years as the starting second baseman at Southern Camp in St. Petersburg. Mercy as an undergraduate, serving as team captain as a senior. As a junior, he batted .309 and was an All NYCAC selection. He was a member of the varsity baseball squad at Eckerd from 2003-2007 where he completed his history degree in May of 2008 after spending his Ditoma’s served on the baseball coaching staff at Manhattanville final year at the school on the baseball staff as an assistant coach. while pursuing his master’s degree. He guided the College to the 2007 Skyline Conference Championship and an automatic Sinicola parlayed his undergraduate experience into an assistant coaching bid to the NCAA Regionals. Ditoma gained additional coaching position with the Glens Falls Golden Eagles of the New York Collegiate experience as an assistant in the New England Collegiate Baseball League this past summer. He designed and implemented a condi- Baseball League in the summers of 2006 and 2007, working tioning program, oversaw the travel and field maintenance responsibilities primarily with the infielders and assisting with recruiting. and worked as defensive coordinator for the Golden Eagles. As an assistant at Temple this past season, Ditoma instructed the infielders and the catchers as the Owls reached the post- season for the first time in seven years. Jimmy Jackson #18 “With the addition of several freshmen, development of our hitters will be the cornerstone of this year’s club,” Rossi said. Assistant Coach “Our goal was to bring in a young, hardworking hitting coach First Season • Shepherd ’06 who will put the time and energy into our young players, and we are confident that we have found that right individual in Rob.” Jimmy Jackson begins his first year as assistant baseball coach at Siena. Jackson will work primarily In addition to serving as a chief hitting coach, Ditoma will work with Siena’s catchers and outfielders. with Siena’s infielders and have many recruiting responsibilities. “Jimmy will be a valuable member of our staff because of his experience in professional baseball,” head coach Tony Rossi said. “He will be able to provide our student-athletes with some perspec- tive and direction as to what it takes to succeed in college and make it to the next level.” Jackson played two years of independent professional baseball in the Frontier and Atlantic League after a standout collegiate career at Division II Shepherd University in West Virginia. He was a two-time First Team All-Conference, All- Region and Preseason All-American selection as a pitcher at Shepherd where he still holds six school records. Jackson has spent the last three years as the varsity pitching coach at Archbishop Spalding High School in Severn, Maryland. He coached 17 players who advanced to play in college, 10 of which were pitchers. Additionally, Jackson delivered private lessons over the last three years to over 20 collegiate athletes, eight who played at the Division I level. Jackson has worked multiple camps over the last eight years for high schools, colleges and Cal Ripken Baseball. In addition to working with the catchers and outfielders, Jackson will handle myriad responsibilities related to the daily upkeep of the program.

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Siena Baseball: An Established Program on the Rise

Over the last two decades, the Siena baseball program has established a record of success unequalled by many schools in the Northeast. From the hotly contested battles the program annually has with the nation’s top teams on its Southern trip to the four MAAC Tournament and regular- season championships since 1995, the reputation of the program far extends the Loudonville campus. With this in mind, the College made a commitment to the program at the start of the millennium to assure the program would continue to grow. First and foremost, Coach Rossi was hired on a full-time basis, so he would always be on-hand to to the Marcelle Athletic Complex was constructed to house four “team oversee the program’s development. Next, the institution rooms” – one of which was set aside for baseball. The expansion also agreed to increase the scholarship dollars the program could includes a 50-seat theater for reviewing films, and the baseball room offer recruits over a five-year plan until Siena was at the features a newly-appointed surround sound system and big screen TV. NCAA maximum of 11.7 full scholarships. In 2002 the final In 2003, a new infield was resurrected and in 2005 new dugouts were phase of the project was set in motion: to enhance the constructed. In 2006, a new nine-inning scoreboard was erected and program’s facilities to a level consistent or superior with this past year, chairback seating was installed, complementing the schools in the region. Through the support of philanthropic scenic positioning of Siena Field as the majestic centerpiece of the donations, many made by alumni of the program, an addition Siena campus.

SIENA BASEBALL BY THE NUMBERS 1 NCAA Tournament Appearance 24 Average Number of Victories the Last 10 Years 33 Players Have Gone on to Play Professionally 4 MAAC Championships 5 Players Drafted in the Last Five Years 6 Times Coach Rossi has Been Named 10 States, Provinces and Countries MAAC Coach of the Year Represented on this Year’s Roster 7 Seniors on This Year’s Team 8 MAAC Tournament Appearances 9 States the Saints will Play Games in 40 Where Coach Rossi Ranks for All-time This Season Wins Amongst Active D-I Coaches

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2009 Roster NUMERICAL No. Name Cl. Pos. B/T Ht. Wt. Hometown/Previous School 1 Andrew Sawyer FR SS R/R 5-10 185 Powder Springs, Ga./McEachern 2 Dan Paolini FR 2B R/R 6-0 180 Stratford, Conn./Bunnell 3 Nick Messinger SR OF R/R 5-9 170 Norton, Mass./Bishop Feehan 4 Jason DeFilippo SR OF R/R 5-7 160 Revere, Mass./Stoneham 5 Al Williams JR OF R/L 5-9 170 Clifton Park, N.Y./Shenendehowa 6 Anthony Giansanti JR OF R/R 5-10 195 Montville, Conn./Montville 9 Gary DerHagopian JR C R/R 5-9 200 Mount Laurel, N.J./Lenape 10 Kyle Hudson SO OF R/R 5-9 175 Beltsville, Md./St. Anselm’s Abbey 12 William Cardona FR SS R/R 6-0 175 Brooklyn,N.Y./Bishop Ford 14 Eric Mruczek SR OF R/R 6-1 210 Batavia, N.Y./Univ. of Buffalo 15 Teddy Trymbiski FR 2B R/R 5-9 165 Doylestown, Pa./Central Bucks East 16 Nicco Stento FR LHP R/L 6-1 187 Binghamton, N.Y./Binghamton 17 Juan Amador SO OF R/R 5-10 170 Derry, N.H./Pinkerton Academy 19 Phil Cahill SR C S/R 6-0 200 Wall, N.J./CBA 20 Ryan Poplawski FR LHP R/L 6-2 156 North Syracuse, N.Y./Bishop Ludden 21 Don DiPetta SO 3B R/R 5-9 185 Kennesaw, Ga./Kennesaw Mountain 22 John Hopkin FR LHP L/L 6-0 217 Cape May Court House, N.J./Middle Township 23 Dan Pendleton FR RHP R/R 6-1 202 Binghamton, N.Y./Chenango Valley 25 Kyle Barbato JR C L/R 6-3 210 Chatsworth, Calif./Moorpark JC 26 Andy Carucci FR OF R/R 6-1 170 Albany, N.Y./Colonie Central 27 Matt Moberg SR LHP R/L 5-11 171 State College, Pa./State College Area 28 Kyle Sumple SO RHP R/R 6-0 191 Windsor, Conn./Northwest Catholic 29 Brandon Curson FR RHP R/R 6-3 204 Woodstock, Ga./Etowah 30 Frank Cebek JR RHP R/R 6-3 196 Bronx, N.Y./Iona Prep 31 Craig Marcellus JR LHP L/L 6-0 201 Poughkeepsie, N.Y./Roy C. Ketcham 32 Dan Lazzaroni SO RHP R/R 5-10 175 Roswell, Ga./Lassiter 33 Craig Chaput SR RHP R/R 6-1 233 Ottawa, Ontario/Hillcrest 34 C.J. Sohl FR RHP R/R 6-5 180 Albany, N.Y./Guilderland 36 Will Hassett SR RHP R/R 6-1 230 North Bellmore, N.Y./Chaminade 45 Dan Miklas JR RHP R/R 6-2 218 Wantagh, N.Y./Kellenburg 47 Kevin Quaranto SO 1B L/R 6-2 215 Hopkinton, Mass./St. John’s 49 Zach Hartman SO RHP R/R 6-4 205 Ballston Spa, N.Y./Ballston Spa

Coaching Staff 40 Tony Rossi – Head Coach 44 Joe Sinicola – Assistant Coach/Recruiting Coordinator 42 Rob Ditoma – Assistant Coach 18 Jimmy Jackson – Assistant Coach

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Athletic Academic Support Program Nearly 15% of Siena students participate on one or more of On-Campus Siena’s varsity intercollegiate athletic teams. As members Resources of the Metro Atlantic Athletic Conference, Siena student- athletes reap the benefits of both worlds – the opportunity The state-of-the-art J. Spencer to engage in a challenging and stimulating academic envi- & Patricia Standish Library ronment, along with the chance to develop their athletic opened in 1999 and exceeds potential as members of competitive NCAA Division I all the The J. Spencer & teams. The support services provided to student-athletes resources Patricia Standish are designed to offer assistance and resources, in addition expected from Library to encouragement and guidance as they strive to maintain an institu- balance and achieve excellence in their academic and ath- tion of letic careers. Services include monitoring academic and higher edu- degree progress, supervision of study hall, coordination of cation. enrichment and educational programming, as well as Students are interaction with academic advisors and faculty within the also encour- various Liberal Arts, Science and Business colleges. aged to take advantage of Saints Supporting Saints – The Writing Academic Tutoring Service Center at Siena College, which The latest resource implemented to academic support serv- exists to provide ices for student-athletes, Saints Supporting Saints, is a pro- free, one-on-one tutoring to all members of the Siena College gram designed to provide student-athletes with immediate Community, working with writers from all levels of experience, ability, and assistance in their attempt to gain control of their academic expertise. The Siena Career Center is also an excellent resource dedicated success. Student-athletes who excel at certain subjects are to teaching the career development process to students through innova- utilized as tutors, helping fellow Saints achieve their academic tive and quality career services. goals. The program is funded by the athletic department. Tutors are available for all three schools (Arts, Business and Student Services and Personal Development Science) of study at Siena. The S.A.IN.T.S. Program: Supporting Athletes IN Their Success Athletic Study Center Life Skills In the fall of 2004, the Siena athletic department intro- duced a new Study Center located on the second floor of Developed by the Siena College athletic department, the S.A.IN.T.S. program the Marcelle Athletic Complex. Complete with several desk- represents a commitment to the total growth and development of the top computers, and internet hookups for laptops, the Study student-athlete. This program establishes an administrative commitment Center is the perfect location for student-athletes to com- to academic and athletic excellence. These efforts are supported with plete their out-of-class education. Incoming freshmen and at- programs and services in personal development and community service. risk student-athletes are required to attend study hall throughout the academic year as described in the Siena Personal Development Student-Athlete Handbook. Fostering the development of personal growth is paramount to the S.A.IN.T.S. program. During the course of the academic year, several support programs are offered for student-athletes providing opportunities to focus on personal growth issues such as values classification, goal setting, fiscal planning, nutrition, deci- sion making and personal responsibility. Pro gramming focuses on helping stu- dent-athletes develop a healthy lifestyle while at Siena College as well as habits that will benefit them for life. S.A.A.C. The Student-Athlete Advisory Commit - tee (S.A.A.C.) is a student-athlete organization focused on creating pro- grams and events that provide good- will across all of Siena’s 18 sports teams. The group takes part in several Baseball S.A.A.C. representatives, volunteer programs in the neighboring Zach Hartman and Will Hassett. community. Also, S.A.A.C. is instrumental in voicing the student-athletes’ concerns for Siena College athletics and for their respective teams. S.A.A.C. is comprised of a representative from each sports team, and an alternate from each team. The members of this organization have proven to be effective leaders and role models for their team, and are the voices for Siena Athletics. 2009 SIENA BASEBALL 31 20521 Siena baseball text.qxp:Layout 1 2/12/09 9:41 AM Page 32

Athletic Academic Support Program The S.A.IN.T.S. Cup ice machines, two full-size hydrocollators for moist heat packs, and combination cold/intermittent compression units. The The S.A.IN.T.S. Cup is a competition created to sports medicine office also utilizes numerous rehabilitation encourage participation in the Champs/Life Skills devices, including aquatic therapy Program at Siena College. It gives student-athletes through the use of the onsite pool to the opportunity to gain experience and earn points ensure student-athletes safe and quick in the five main NCAA Champs/Life Skills compo- recovery to pre-injury (if not better) levels. nents (academic excellence, career development, personal development, community service, and The athletic training staff works under the athletic excellence). The focus of the program is to direct supervision of a team of physicians. develop the individual as a role model, team Included among the team, orth opedic member and community leader. surgeon Dr. Joseph Marotta, a former lacrosse player and 1980 graduate of Siena, Dr. Joseph Each team is awarded points for participation in and Dr. Vincent Luvera and Dr. Hamish Marotta ’80 the S.A.IN.T.S. Cup Program. All academic and Kerr make regular visits to campus and cover several events athletic excellence points are automatically tallied during the course of the athletic season. at the end of each semester. Points are also awarded in the areas of community service, per- Strength and Conditioning sonal and career development. The Siena College Strength and Condition ing department A men’s and women’s sports team with the high- is committed to the pursuit of excellence for our student- est point total at the end of each academic year will be announced as the athletes. Our scientifically-based programs are designed to winners. The winning teams hold on to the S.A.IN.T.S. Cup for a year, and physically prepare athletes for competition at the Division I are awarded $500. The money is then added to the team’s budget and is level. Teach ing safety, efficiency, and intensity, the program used at the coaches’ and players’ discretion. is designed to allow athletes to push themselves to the limit, testing their physical capacity, and mental resolve to be a S.A.IN.T.S. Cup Champions MAAC champion. The means to this end are encompassed 2007-2008 Men’s Basketball and Water Polo; through strength training sessions, in addition to work on Runner-up Women’s Soccer flexibility, speed and agility, plyometrics, and sport-specific 2006-2007 Men’s Soccer and Water Polo conditioning. While the program does produce athletes who 2005-2006 Men’s Lacrosse and Women’s Soccer are bigger, stronger, and faster, the number one priority is to train athletes in all of the aforementioned areas of 2004-2005 Men’s Lacrosse and Women’s Softball strength and conditioning, so that they are less likely to 2003-2004 Men’s Soccer and Women’s Soccer become injured during competition. Sports Medicine Under the direction of head athletic trainer Greg Dashnaw, entering his 25th year at Siena, and assistant trainers Jill Guarino and Scott Connell, the sports medicine office is responsible for the prevention, treatment and reha- bilitation of injuries to Siena’s athletes. Over the past two decades, Dashnaw Greg Dashnaw has had a tremen- dous impact on the development and general health of At Siena, athletes are taught to train move- Siena’s student-athletes. The sports ments not body parts, this system not only medicine office also works with the utilizes ground-based, multi-joint exercises athletes on nutritional counseling and Jill Guarino Scott Connell Daniel Taylor but also individual joint work to increase stress management, promoting the mobility and range of motion. The entire physical and psychological well being of student-athletes. strength training workouts last between 45 minutes to an hour while training anywhere from two to four times per week. Student-athletes have access to some of Strength and Conditioning Coach Daniel Taylor is always on the most modern treatment available in hand to supervise team lifts, making sure that the athletes lift the Siena training room. The treatment with correct form and intensity. area includes eight treatment tables with various modalites including electric In the world of collegiate athletics, Championships are stimulation and ultrasound as well as earned, and every student-athlete will be provided with the an additional taping platform. Siena’s opportunity to enhance their sports performance through athletes also have access to three full proven strength and conditioning methods until they have body whirl pools for hydrotherapy, two fulfilled their athletic potential. 32 2009 SIENA BASEBALL 20521 Siena baseball text.qxp:Layout 1 2/12/09 9:41 AM Page 33

2009 Opponents • NON-CONFERENCE Arkansas State Lamar West Virginia February 21 (Neutral) February 24-25 (Away) March 13-15 (Away) Location: Jonesboro, Ark. Location: Beaumont, Texas Location: Morgantown, W.V. Founded: 1909 Founded: 1923 Founded: 1867 Enrollment: 9,385 Enrollment: 14,000 Enrollment: 28,113 Conference: Sun Belt Conference: Southland Conference: Big East Nickname: Red Wolves Nickname: Cardinals Nickname: Mountaineers Home Field: Tomlinson Stadium/Kell Field Home Field: Vincent-Beck Stadium Home Field: Hawley Field School Colors: Scarlet & Black School Colors: Red & White School Colors: Old Gold & Blue Head Coach: Tommy Raffo Head Coach: Jim Gilligan Head Coach: Greg Van Zant Overall Record: 1st Season Overall Record: 1,104-695 Overall Record: 413-344-1 Overall Record (at school): 1st Season Overall Record (at school): 1,094-685 Overall Record (at school): Same 2008 Overall Record: 20-34-1 2008 Overall Record: 35-23 2008 Overall Record: 35-21 2008 Sun Belt Overall Record (Finish): 8-21-1(11th) 2008 Southland Record: 20-10(1st East) 2008 Big East Record (Finish): 13-14 (7th) Letterwinners Returning/Lost: 20/0 Letterwinners Returning/Lost: 12/14 Letterwinners Returning/Lost: 13/6 Pitchers Returning/Lost: 11/0 Pitchers Returning/Lost: 5/4 Pitchers Returning/Lost: 7/6 Baseball Contact: Van Provence Baseball Contact: Brian Henry Baseball Contact: Steve Stone E-mail: [email protected] E-mail: [email protected] E-mail: [email protected] Phone: (870) 972-2707 Phone: (409) 880-8329 Phone: (304) 293-2821 Web Site: www.astateredwolves.com Web Site: www.lamarcardinals.com Web Site: www.msnsportsnet.com

Texas State Dallas Baptist Holy Cross February 22 (Neutral) February 26-28 (Away) March 18 (Away) Location: San Marcos, Texas Location: Dallas, Texas Location: Worcester, Mass. Founded: 1899 Founded: 1898 Founded: 1843 Enrollment: 29,125 Enrollment: 5,297 Enrollment: 2,817 Conference: Southland Conference: Independent Conference: Nickname: Bobcats Nickname: Patriots Nickname: Crusaders Home Field: Bobcat Baseball Stadium Home Field: Patriot Field Home Field: Fitton Field School Colors: Maroon & Gold School Colors: Red, White & Navy Blue School Colors: Royal Purple Head Coach: Ty Harrington Head Coach: Dan Heefner Head Coach: Greg DiCenzo Overall Record: 296-235 Overall Record: 37-19 Overall Record: 21-28 Overall Record (at school): Same Overall Record (at school): Same Overall Record (at school): Same 2008 Overall Record: 30-27 2008 Overall Record: 37-19 2008 Overall Record: 21-28 2008 Southland Record (Finish): 19-11 (3rd) Letterwinners Returning/Lost: 18/11 2008 Patriot Overall Record (Finish): 11-9 (3rd) Letterwinners Returning/Lost: 17/12 Pitchers Returning/Lost: 9/7 Letterwinners Returning/Lost: 20/9 Pitchers Returning/Lost: 6/3 Baseball Contact: Josh Jackson Pitchers Returning/Lost: 7/4 Baseball Contact: Amber Arterberry E-mail: [email protected] Baseball Contact: Michelle Bradley E-mail: [email protected] Phone: (214) 333-5324 E-mail: [email protected] Phone: (512) 245-4692 Web Site: www.dbu.edu/athletics Phone: (508) 793-2583 Web Site: www.txstatebobcats.com Web Site: www.goholycross.com Michigan UT-Arlington Hofstra March 6-7 (Neutral) February 22-23 (Away) Location: Ann Arbor, Mich. March 24 (Away) Location: Arlington, Texas Founded: 1817 Location: Hempstead, N.Y. Founded: 1895 Enrollment: 37,306 Founded: 1935 Enrollment: 25,000 Conference: Big Ten Enrollment: 12,700 Conference: Southland Nickname: Wolverines Conference: Colonial Athletic Association Nickname: Mavericks Home Field: Wilpon Complex/Ray Fisher Stadium Nickname: Pride Home Field: Clay Gould Ballpark School Colors: Maize & Blue Home Field: University Baseball Field School Colors: Royal Blue with White & Gold trim Head Coach: Rich Maloney School Colors: Gold, White & Blue Head Coach: Darin Thomas Overall Record: 493-270-1 Head Coach: Patrick Anderson Overall Record: 26-31 Overall Record (at school): 237-126 Overall Record: 1st Season Overall Record (at school): Same 2008 Overall Record: 46-14 Overall Record (at school): 1st Season 2008 Overall Record: 26-31 2008 Big Ten Record (Finish): 26-5(1st) 2008 Overall Record: 19-36 2008 Southland Record (Finish): 16-14 (6th) Letterwinners Returning/Lost: 20/8 2008 CAA Record (Finish): 7-23 (10th) Letterwinners Returning/Lost: 27/6 Pitchers Returning/Lost: 11/4 Letterwinners Returning/Lost: 20/9 Pitchers Returning/Lost: 13/3 Baseball Contact: Matt Fancett Pitchers Returning/Lost: 9/5 Baseball Contact: Scott Lacefield E-mail: [email protected] Baseball Contact: Len Skoros E-mail: [email protected] Phone: (734) 647-1726 E-mail: [email protected] Phone: (817) 272-2239 Web Site: www.mgoblue.com Phone: (516) 463-4602 Web Site: www.utamavs.com Web Site: www.hofstra.edu/athletics

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2009 Opponents • NON-CONFERENCE Dartmouth Binghamton NJIT April 4 (Away) April 14 (Away) April 22 (Away) Location: Hanover, N.H. Location: Vestal, N.Y. Location: Newark, N.J. Founded: 1769 Founded: 1946 Founded: 1881 Enrollment: 4,200 Enrollment: 3,200 Enrollment: 5,300 Conference: Conference: : Independent Nickname: Big Green Nickname: Bearcats Nickname: Highlanders Home Field: Red Rolfe Field at Biondi Park Home Field: Varsity Field Home Field: Bears and Eagles Riverfront Stadium School Colors: Dartmouth Green & White School Colors: Dark Green, Black & White School Colors: Red & White (Blue accent) Head Coach: Bob Whalen Head Coach: Tim Sinicki Head Coach: Brian Callahan Overall Record: 349-377 Overall Record: 326-247-6 Overall Record (Division I): 20-75 Overall Record(at school): Same Overall Record (at school): Same Overall Record (at school): 131-210 2008 Overall Record: 25-17 2008 Overall Record: 29-27 2008 Overall Record: 5-47 2008 Ivy League Record (Finish): 15-5 (1st) 2008 America East Record (Finish): 15-8 (1st) Letterwinners Returning/Lost: 6/11 Letterwinners Returning/Lost: 20/8 Letterwinners Returning/Lost: 18/7 Pitchers Returning/Lost: 6/5 Pitchers Returning/Lost: 3/2 Pitchers Returning/Lost: 6/5 Baseball Contact: Stephanie Pillari Baseball Contact: Rick Bender Baseball Contact: John Hartrick E-mail: [email protected] E-mail: [email protected] E-mail: [email protected] Phone: (973) 596-8324 Phone: (603) 646-1030 Phone: (7607) 777-6800 Web Site: www.njithighlanders.com Web Site: www.dartmouthsports.com Web Site: www.bubearcats.com Massachussetts Vermont New York Institute of April 28 (Home) April 7 (Away) Technology Location: Amherst, Mass. Location: Burlington, Vt. April 15 (Away) Founded: 1863 Founded: 1791 Enrollment: 25,593 Enrollment: 9,454 Location: Old Westbury, N.Y. Conference: Atlantic 10 Conference: America East Founded: 1955 Nickname: Minutemen Nickname: Catamounts Enrollment: 15,000 Home Field: Earl Lorden Field Home Field: Centennial Field Conference: Independent School Colors: Maroon, White & Cool Grey School Colors: Green & Gold Nickname: Bears Head Coach: Dennis Healy Head Coach: Home Field: Presidents Baseball Field Overall Record: 588-533-4 Overall Record: 463-437 School Colors: Blue & Gold Overall Record (at school): 534-443-2 Overall Record (at school): Same Head Coach: Bob Hirschfield 2008 Overall Record: 18-27 2008 Overall Record: 27-24 Overall Record: 560-566-11 2008 Atlantic 10 Record (Finish): 11-16 (T-9th) 2008 America East Record (Finish): 12-11 (4th) Overall Record (at school): Same Letterwinners Returning/Lost: 24/11 Letterwinners Returning/Lost: 16/8 2008 Overall Record: 31-22 Pitchers Returning/Lost: 10/2 Pitchers Returning/Lost: 3/1 Letterwinners Returning/Lost: 20/6 Baseball Contact: Jillian Jakuba Baseball Contact: Bruce Bosley Pitchers Returning/Lost: 13/1 E-mail: [email protected] E-mail: [email protected] Baseball Contact: Ben Acruri Phone: (413) 577-0533 Phone: (802) 656-1109 E-mail: [email protected] Web Site: www.umassathletics.com Web Site: www.uvmathletics.com Phone: (516) 686-7504 Web Site: www.nyit.edu/athletics Rhode Island Brown Cornell April 29 (Home) April 8 (Home) April 21 (Home) Location: Kingston, R.I. Location: Providence, R.I. Founded: 1892 Founded: 1764 Location: Ithaca, N.Y. Enrollment: 15,650 Enrollment: 5,892 Founded: 1865 Conference: Atlantic 10 Conference: Ivy League Enrollment: 13,700 Nickname: Rams Nickname: Bears Conference: Ivy League Home Field: Bill Beck Field Home Field: Nickname: Big Red School Colors: Keaney Blue, Dark Blue & White School Colors: Seal Brown, Cardinal Red & White Home Field: David F. Head Coach: Jim Foster Head Coach: Marek Drabinski School Colors: Carnelian Red & White Overall Record: 88-73-1 Overall Record: 231-302-1 Head Coach: Bill Walkenbach Overall Record (at school): Same Overall Record (at school): Same Overall Record: 1st Season 2008 Overall Record: 31-27-1 2008 Overall Record: 20-24 Overall Record (at school): 1st Season 2008 Atlantic 10 Record (Finish): 15-11 (5th) 2008 Ivy League Record (Finish): 9-11 (5th) 2008 Overall Record: 12-27 Letterwinners Returning/Lost: 20/7 Letterwinners Returning/Lost: 19/7 2008 Ivy League Record (Finish): 6-14 (8th) Pitchers Returning/Lost: 10/2 Pitchers Returning/Lost: 8/4 Letterwinners Returning/Lost: 22/6 Baseball Contact: Jodi Pontbriand Baseball Contact: Isaac Goodling Pitchers Returning/Lost: 11/3 E-mail: [email protected] E-mail: [email protected] Baseball Contact: Kevin Zeise Phone: (401) 874-5356 Phone: (401) 863-6069 E-mail: [email protected] Web Site: www.gorhody.com Web Site: www.brownbears.com Phone: (607) 255-5627 Web Site: www.cornellbigred.com

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MAAC Fairfield Niagara Canisius March 21-22 (Away) April 10-11 (Away) May 2-3 (Home) Location: Fairfield, Conn. Location: , N.Y. Location: Buffalo, N.Y. Founded: 1942 Founded: 1856 Founded: 1870 Enrollment: 3,300 Enrollment: 3,853 Enrollment: 3,490 Conference: MAAC Conference: MAAC Conference: MAAC Nickname: Stags Nickname: Purple Eagles Nickname: Golden Griffins Home Field: Alumni Diamond Home Field: Sal Maglie Stadium Home Field: School Colors: Cardinal Red School Colors: Purple & White School Colors: Blue & Gold Head Coach: John Slosar Head Coach: Rob McCoy Head Coach: Mike McRae Overall Record: 421-570-7 Overall Record: 90-114 Overall Record: 153-208 Overall Record (at school): Same Overall Record (at school): Same Overall Record(at school): 88-122 2008 Overall Record: 14-36 2008 Overall Record: 22-28 2008 Overall Record: 41-13 2008 MAAC Record (Finish): 11-13 (5th) 2008 MAAC Record (Finish): 10-14 (5th) 2008 MAAC Record (Finish): 19-5 (1st) Letterwinners Returning/Lost: 16/9 Letterwinners Returning/Lost: 24/10 Letterwinners Returning/Lost: 21/8 Pitchers Returning/Lost: 10/1 Pitchers Returning/Lost: 14/2 Pitchers Returning/Lost: 8/3 Series vs. Fairfield: Siena Leads 20-12 Series vs. Niagara: Siena leads 59-34 Series vs. Canisius: Siena leads 59-32 Baseball Contact: Kelly McCarthy Baseball Contact: Kevin Carver Baseball Contact: Matt Lozar E-mail: [email protected] E-mail: [email protected] E-mail: [email protected] Phone: (203) 254-4000 ext. 2877 Phone: (716) 286-8586 Phone: (716) 888-3756 Web Site: www.fairfieldstags.com Web Site: www.purpleeagles.com Web Site: www.gogriffs.com

Manhattan Rider Iona March 28-29 (Home) April 18-19 (Home) May 9-10 (Away) Location: Riverdale, N.Y. Location: Lawrenceville, N.J. Location: Founded: 1853 Founded: 1865 New Rochelle, N.Y. Enrollment: 3,400 Enrollment: 5,757 Founded: 1940 Conference: MAAC Conference: MAAC Enrollment: 3,322 Nickname: Jaspers Nickname: Broncs Conference: MAAC Home Field: Home Field: Sonny Pittaro Field Nickname: Gaels School Colors: Kelly Green & White School Colors: Cranberry & White Home Field: Salesian Field Head Coach: Head Coach: School Colors: Maroon & Gold Overall Record: 100-62-1 Overall Record: 666-313-4 Head Coach: Pat Carey Overall Record (at school): Same Overall Record (at school): 95-117 Overall Record: 42-121 2008 Overall Record: 31-20-1 2008 Overall Record: 29-28 Overall Record (at school): Same 2008 MAAC Record (Finish): 19-5(2nd) 2008 MAAC Record (Finish): 13-10 (4th) 2008 Overall Record: 4-44 Letterwinners Returning/Lost: 17/13 Letterwinners Returning/Lost: 25/4 2008 MAAC Record (Finish): 4-20 (9th) Pitchers Returning/Lost: 7/1 Pitchers Returning/Lost: 12/1 Letterwinners Returning/Lost: 19/15 Series vs. Manhattan: Tied 14-14 Series vs. Rider: Siena leads 21-17 Pitchers Returning/Lost: 9/8 Baseball Contact: Stephen Dombroski Baseball Contact: Bud Focht Series vs. Iona: Siena leads 23-20 E-mail: [email protected] E-mail: [email protected] Baseball Contact: Bryan Beyrer Phone: (718) 862-7228 Phone: (609) 896-5135 E-mail: [email protected] Web Site: www.gojaspers.com Web Site: www.gobroncs.com Phone: (845) 575-3699 ext. 3321 Web Site: www.icgaels.com Saint Peter’s Marist April 4-5 (Away) April 25-26 (Home) Location: Jersey City, N.J. Location: Poughkeepsie, N.Y. Founded: 1931 Founded: 1929 Enrollment: 3,200 Enrollment: 4,526 Conference: MAAC Conference: MAAC Nickname: Peacocks Nickname: Red Foxes Home Field: Jaroschak Field Home Field: McCann Baseball Field School Colors: Blue & White School Colors: Red & White Head Coach: Derek England Head Coach: Dennis Healy Overall Record: 58-145 Overall Record: 63-86 Overall Record (at school): Same Overall Record (at school): Same 2008 Overall Record: 20-30 2008 Overall Record: 19-28 2008 MAAC Record (Finish): 7-16(8th) 2008 MAAC Record (Finish): 8-15 (7th) Letterwinners Returning/Lost: 26/7 Letterwinners Returning/Lost: 24/9 Pitchers Returning/Lost: 13/5 Pitchers Returning/Lost: 12/1 Series vs. Saint Peter’s: Siena leads 23-4 Series vs. Marist: Marist leads 20-16 Baseball Contact: David Freeman Baseball Contact: Mike Ferraro E-mail: [email protected] E-mail: [email protected] Phone: (201) 761-7315 Phone: (845) 575-3699 ext. 3321 Web Site: www.spc.edu/athletics Web Site: www.goredfoxes.com

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Metro Atlantic Athletic Conference With 10 institutions strongly bound by the sound principles Academics and Athletics of quality and integrity in academics and excellence in athletics, the Metro Atlantic Athletic Conference is in its 28th year of The MAAC prides itself on the accomplishments of its student-athletes in competition during the 2008-2009 academic year. the classroom, as well as on the field. Mary Beth Riley, a 1991 graduate of Canisius, was the first recipient of the NCAA Woman of the Year Award. In The MAAC was founded in 1980 by six charter members: the the fall of 1998, Erin Whalen, a member of the Iona women’s rowing team, U.S. Military Academy, , Fordham University, was awarded one of the nation’s 32 Rhodes Scholar ships for academic , and Saint Peter’s College. achievement and civic leadership. Jose Vargas, a Loyola student, was also Competition followed one year later in the fall of 1981 with awarded a Rhodes Scholarship in 1999. members competing in the sports of men’s cross country and men’s soccer. On January 2, 1982, Army traveled to First-class facilities are the rule with MAAC schools, as teams regularly play Iona for the first MAAC men’s basketball game and the in top-notch arenas, such as Madison Square Garden, the IZOD Center, MAAC story had begun. HSBC Arena, Times Union Center, the Arena at Harbor Yard and Sovereign Bank Arena. The other MAAC championships boast their share of outstand- Today, Conference members include: , ing locales as well, such as the fabled Van Cortlandt Park in the Bronx, Fairfield University, Iona College, Loyola College (Md.), where the cross country championships are contested, and Waterfront Park Manhattan College, , Niagara University, in Trenton, home of the baseball championship. This year, the MAAC will , Saint Peter’s College, and Siena College. take its Cross Country Championships to Orlando, Florida, where it will In addition, associate members Mount St. Mary’s University, conduct its post-season championships at Disney’s Wide World of Sports Providence College, Saint Joseph’s University, Virginia Military Complex. In 2009, the MAAC Women’s Soccer Championship will be at Institute and Wagner College compete in men’s lacrosse. St. Walt Disney World. The MAAC Men’s and Women’s Golf Championships Francis (N.Y.) College, Villanova University and Wagner will move to Celebration Golf Club, located in Celebration, Florida, begin- College are all associate members of the MAAC Women’s ning in 2009. Water Polo League. The MAAC will support 24 sports and championships during the 2008-2009 academic year. In the past several years, a number of the MAAC schools have also enjoyed success in NCAA Championships. MAAC schools have made a total of 72 The MAAC Basketball Championships return to the Times NIT appearances and 41 NCAA appearances. In addition, Rider University Union Center in Albany, New York, for 2009 and 2010, represented the league last season in the inaugural College Basketball with Bridgeport’s Arena at Harbor Yard preparing to host Invitational (CBI). Combined with recent bracket expansion in several sports, the 2011 championship. By having an excellent working the MAAC possesses 12 automatic bids in men’s and women’s basketball, relationship with various facilities, the MAAC has been baseball, softball, men’s and women’s soccer, volleyball, men’s golf, men’s able to attract a number of NCAA Championship events. and women’s tennis, women’s water polo and men’s lacrosse. In 2007, Most recently, the MAAC, Canisius College and Niagara the Marist women’s basketball team advanced to the Sweet 16 before falling University successfully hosted the 2004 and 2007 NCAA to the eventual National Champion, the University of Tennessee. Last fall, Division I Men’s Basketball Championship First and Second the Iona College men’s cross country team finished second at the 2007 Rounds at the HSBC Arena in Buffalo, New York. All three NCAA Division I Cross Country Champion ships. Canisius softball, parties will host that event again in 2010. The MAAC and Manhattan track, Manhattan and Marist baseball and Loyola soccer and Rider University will co-host the 2009 NCAA Division I lacrosse have also flourished on the national stage. Women’s Basketball Championship Regional at the Sovereign Bank Arena in Trenton, N.J., after recording the third-highest The MAAC has also been a leader in the forefront of technology, expanding attendance figure for the women’s championship with the the notoriety of the league into cyberspace. In 2007, the league retained First and Second Rounds in 2006. XOS Technologies, Inc., to sponsor the MAAC web page. Launched in November 1999, www.maacsports.com has been a great success, provid- MAAC Associate Sports ing fans with up-to-date contest results, fan polls and an online merchan- dise store. In June of 1995, the MAAC continued to develop opportunities for student-athletes as the conference announced the forma- The MAAC President for the 2008-2009 academic year is Rev. Brian F. tion of the MAAC Men’s and Women’s Lacrosse Leagues. Linnane, S.J., the President of Loyola College. The Vice-President is Rev. The men’s league began competition in the spring of 1996, Jeffrey von Arx, S.J., the President of Fairfield University. Pat Lyons, Director while the women’s league commenced in the spring of of Athletics at Iona College, will chair the 1997. The men’s league consists of four MAAC schools – Committee on Athletic Adminis tra tion, and Canisius, Manhattan, Marist, and Siena – and five associate Sandra Taylor, Associ ate Athletics members – Mount St. Mary’s, Providence, Saint Director/Senior Woman Admini - Joseph’s, Virginia Military Institute and Wagner. The strator at Manhattan College women’s league consists of MAAC institutions will serve as Vice Chair. Canisius, Fairfield, Iona, Manhattan, Marist, Niagara and Siena. In 2002, the MAAC added the MAAC Women’s Water Polo League. The league is made up of three MAAC schools – Iona, Marist and Siena – as well as three associate members, St. Francis (N.Y.), Villanova and Wagner.

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This is Siena

Siena College is a liberal arts college nestled in Loudonville, just minutes from Albany, the vibrant capital of New York. Our approach to education combines the value of a liberal arts with professional preparation, making Siena’s undergrad- uate experience like no other. We offer 26 degree programs and 43 minors/certificate programs in the School of Business, Liberal Arts and Science. Our students are encouraged to craft their educational experience to fit their unique aspirations. At Siena, small interactive classes create a supportive envi- ronment in which students can develop their potential for success. Whether it is leading a classroom discussion, Siena’s liberal arts education prepares every student for entry into profes- working side by side with faculty conducting research, gain- sions or to graduate school. Each year Siena graduates more than 700 ing real-world experience at one of the countless internships students who are eagerly accepted by leading corporations, the public available in the Capital region, or participating in one of our sector and into America’s most prestigious graduate programs. 60-plus extracurricular activities, the extraordinary oppor- tunities for personal, academic, leadership and professional Student Life development are endless. The proud sense of community and spirit on the Siena campus is directly Our Franciscan and Catholic heritage takes our students on linked to the students. Their energy and enthusiasm is present in a journey beyond classrooms and career paths. We strive every aspect of the College. Approximately 90 percent of Siena’s to nurture a student’s appreciation of what is possible in freshmen live on campus, and accommodations range this world and to teach the importance of using their many from traditional residence halls to suites and townhouses. talents to serve their communities, as well as their careers. The student population is more influential than most As a result, Siena graduates find extraordinary achievement would imagine. There are more than 70 student-run clubs, in all aspects of their lives. teams, committees, intramural sports, and various other programs to choose from. There is an activity for virtually The Secret of Siena’s Success every interest. It is student pride and activism that What keeps Siena College among “America’s Best?” Since keeps the Siena campus alive and strong. its founding, Siena has been a community where care and concern for the intellectual, personal and social growth of all students is paramount. The overwhelming sense of community spirit at Siena grabs your attention the moment you arrive on campus. It is a place where your friends are your neighbors, your professors are your friends, and just about everyone calls you by your name. The one-on-one interaction in the classroom and personal attention is why students call Siena “home.” Academics Students can choose among 26 majors in liberal arts, science and business. All majors require course- work in English, history, philosophy, religious studies, fine arts, the social sciences and natural science as part of Siena’s core curriculum. Siena also offers more than a dozen cooperative and special programs to suit a variety of professional interests. The Siena/Albany Medical College Program features a medical education with a distinct ethical dimension, the first of its kind in America. Certificate programs are also available in Theatre, Peace and International Studies, Foreign Languages, and Business. All certificate programs offer students a concentration of experience that enhances their majors and increases their career options. Other popular choices include Study Abroad, the Siena in London program, the Washington Semester, an MBA program with Clarkson University, and several cooperative engineering programs.

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Understanding Siena’s Franciscan Tradition

The Catholic, Franciscan tradition is Siena’s founding tradition, and this tradition remains alive at Siena where it engages students, faculty, staff, and administrators of diverse backgrounds. Franciscan education is affective Siena College learning. It occurs in the personal THE FACTS interactions of faculty, students, and student affairs staff; it prepares Enrollment: Approximately 3,000 undergrad- students to address real issues in our contemporary world, and to raise uates: 53% women, 47% men. critical questions. Siena has adopted a multicultural plan to foster its Student-Faculty Ratio: 14:1 Franciscan commitment to being a community which reflects and appre- ciates the ethnic and cultural richness of the college community. Class sizes: range from 15-35 (average 21) The Franciscan tradition plays out in the two crucial areas of college life. Location: Suburban, 155-acre campus two miles north of Albany, less than three hours First, Siena’s Franciscan identity requires us to be a student-centered from New York City and Boston. community. It requires faculty, staff, and administrators to respect each Majors student, to work with students attentively, to communicate a sense of B.A.: American Studies, Classics, Creative enjoyment at being part of this college. Students work together in pro- Arts, Economics, English, Environmental grams which range from peer tutoring in the college to volunteering in Studies, French, History, Mathematics, the larger community. The emphasis on volunteering means that not Philosophy, Political Science, Psychology, only does Campus Ministry run an extensive volunteer program, but Religious Studies, Social Work, Sociology student organizations carry out volunteer programs as part of being and Spanish chartered by the College. B.S.: Biochemistry, Biology, Biology/Medical, Many colleges say they are student-centered, but Siena’s Catholic, Chemistry, Computational Science, Franciscan vision of human life is essentially communal. It knows that Computer Science, Economics, Finance, life is lived in, with, and for, other human beings. At the same time, it Marketing & Management, and Physics respects the irreplaceable dignity of the individual and the individual’s freedom of conscience. This communal and respectful experience begins B.B.A: Accounting within the college community and is carried out into the larger society. Computers All Siena students have free Internet and Second, the Franciscan tradition provides resources which contribute to e-mail access; students have 24-hour our academic excellence. Saint Francis called himself simple and unlearned, access to campus-wide computer system; but he had a profound and coherent understanding of human identity, Siena maintains specialized computer labs social life, and the physical world. This understanding began with careful for Arts, Science, and Business students. attention to the real experience of being human, living in a community, Student-Computer Ratio: 12:1. being situated in a particular place, but then he put this experience in the context of a tradition. He could also listen to and learn from people Student Life formed by other traditions. 76 percent of students live on campus in residence halls, suites or townhouses. Siena’s Franciscan tradition guides More than 60 organizations, featuring Siena in creating a curri culum which intramural and club sports, volunteer stimulates individual intellectual activities, campus ministry, student gov- growth and civic responsibility, con- ernment, academic and professional clubs necting knowledge and action. and 88.3 FM-WVCR. The Franciscan tradition also focuses Marcelle Athletic Complex (“The MAC”) us on pedagogical strategies which features exercise equipment, swimming are both critical and interactive. It is pool, racquet and squash courts, aerobics, the reason we limit our class sizes, it an elevated, banked running track and is the reason we emphasize the rela- basketball courts. tionship between faculty and students. 18 NCAA Division I sports (7 for men, 11 for At Siena, education is understood as women); 20 intramural and club activities. a transformative experience: personal interaction, introduction into the Costs traditions of human social life, and $33,975 (tuition, room and board and fees assuming responsibility. in 2008-2009. Approximately 86% of students receive financial aid.)

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The Capital Region Albany...and Beyond Pick the ideal location for a city. Make it a port on a seagoing one’s taste. In the summer, the serene town transforms river, and root it in history almost a century older than the into the mecca of thoroughbred racing, drawing over United States itself. Let it be a seat of government, but situate half a million fans annually to view its exciting races. it among three of the most beautiful mountain ranges in the The Times Union Center, located in downtown Albany, country. For the adventurous spirit, position it equidistant hosts some of the country’s top entertainment acts, from New York, Boston, and Montreal, and you have the and doubles as the home of the area’s premiere sporting Capital Region—one of the most dynamic capital areas in events as well. The Albany River Rats of the International the nation. Hockey League, the Albany Conquest of the Arena2 Albany’s prime location, stable economy and quality of living Football League and the Siena men’s basketball team are luring an increasingly diverse population to the Capital all play home games in the arena. Region. From large corporations to seedling businesses Outdoor fun takes students skiing on and flourishing arts organizations, the region provides the some of the best trails in the Northeast, goods and services to sustain each. hiking in the Adirondacks, or boating The 152-acre Siena College campus is located in the suburban on the Hudson or Mohawk rivers. community of Loudonville, just two miles north of the New It’s that simple. This is a place of York State capital. Nearly one million people live and work entertainment and excitement, of in the Capital Region, and more than 50,000 students live history and beauty. From and learn in the region’s 14 colleges and universities. daydream to fact, the Capital If it is entertainment one seeks, you need not look far. The Region is fulfilling the highest picturesque town of Saratoga Springs is located only 20 expectations of a diverse and minutes north and is home to the Saratoga Performing Arts growing community. Center, an amphitheatre which draws famous acts for any-

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Siena College Administration

Fr. Kevin J. Mullen, O.F.M.- of Directors of St. Francis House, hailed by Boston’s President church and business leaders and residents as a model for multifaceted outreach helping the homeless and The Rev. Kevin J. Mullen, O.F.M., Siena College marginalized. In addition, he served on the Board of Class of 1975, was appointed the 10th President Directors of Franciscan Children’s Hospital from 1997- of the College on June 1, 2007. 1999, and was on the steering committee for the Interfaith Clergy Breakfast. Fr. Kevin directed the Franciscan Center for Service and Advocacy since 2005, taught a seminar in Concurrently, Fr. Kevin served on the Provincial Council Franciscan service and Siena’s Foundations course of the Franciscans of Holy Name Province, and as director for first-year students, and was also a guardian of finance for the Province. From 1990-1993 he was also (supervisor) of the Franciscan friary at the College. a member of the Board of Trustees of Christ the King Seminary in East Aurora, N.Y. He was previously a member of the Board of Trustees of Siena College from 1987-1996, and from 1999-2005. In 1999, Fr. Kevin was appointed Pastor/Guardian of St. Leo’s Church in Elmwood Park, N.J., where he Siena has had a profound influence on the greater part of this alumnus’s served until his Siena College appointments in 2005. adult life. He is happy to be able to give back his skills and energy to the academic community that introduced him to the liberal arts and Fr. Kevin taught full-time at Christ the King Seminary helped to shape his outlook and perspective. from 1987-1990, and concurrently was a member of the Ethics Committee of Sisters’ Hospital in Buffalo, N.Y. Fr. Kevin was born in Paterson, N.J., “the cradle of Holy Name Province” He also taught at various times at Pope John XXIII where the largest group of Franciscan Friars Minor in the country had National Seminary in Weston, Mass., Weston School of its program for novices. St. Bonaventure Church, just a few blocks Theology in Cambridge, Mass., Emmanuel College in from home, introduced Franciscan themes into the grammar school Boston, Mass., Felician College in Lodi, N.J., The Franciscan curriculum. Fr. Kevin’s family also nurtured his Franciscan spirit Institute at St. Bonaventure University, Olean, N.Y., and throughout his early life. The Washington Theological Union in Silver Spring, Md. He earned a bachelor’s degree in history at Siena College in 1975. Since his return to the Siena College campus in 2005, he Why history? “It unfolds the story of humanity: how human beings has added part-time chaplaincy at a state correctional have behaved, and misbehaved. It’s an essential facet of understand- facility to his life as a friar. ing who we are. Look at World War II, the Civil War, etc.” He describes his Franciscan experience of community Why Siena College? “The Franciscan formation, the people, and the not in terms of dramatic events as much as in everyday facilities: which were tremendous for the time. We took pride in the encounters when you connect, and are glad of who you Siena campus.” are, and feel you have something to offer: “For example, He remembers several formative Siena people: outstanding professors when you’re working with the poor. In terms of education, and lecturers who opened him to the writings of St. Bonaventure and when you’re opening people up to information and the Franciscan sources. From administrators to advisors to Mrs. V in thoughts. When we’re aware of that, we know: ‘This is the dining hall, Siena people became family. where I belong.’” He also extended himself in volunteer service, teaching religious education During a forum with Siena community members, Fr. Kevin at St. Pius X parish in Loudonville, and helping people at nursing homes. spoke about his ethos, which he outlined as respect for the human person, relationships (“not only one-to-one, A month after graduation, Fr. Kevin was received as a member of the but communal”), justice and respect, and being good Order of Friars Minor. Four years later, he made his solemn profession stewards of God’s creation. And, he added, “finding of vows in 1979, and was ordained a Roman Catholic priest in 1980. what education, business, etc., can bring to that.” He received his Master’s of Divinity degree from Washington Theological Union (during those studies he also did supervised ministry in adult Fr. Kevin looks forward to reflecting together with the Siena education and hospital chaplaincy), and a Ph.D., in theology from The community “upon how we may further our communal Catholic University of America, Washington, D.C. (where his interest in commitment to the values that support the Franciscan medical ethics grew, and where he continued to hone his pastoral heart). and Catholic traditions of a liberal arts education.” He sees Franciscan Insight courses – wherein Siena faculty Fr. Kevin’s administrative and leadership experience includes serving and students apply what they learn about St. Francis to as Rector/Guardian of St. Anthony Shrine in Boston, Mass., from service tasks in their chosen profession – as an important 1990-1999. The popular downtown church offers numerous pastoral, way to develop that commitment. liturgical, and educational programs. Fr. Kevin also chaired the Board

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John D’Argenio – Siena teams have enjoyed conference-wide as well as regional and Director of Athletics national success. In 2007-2008 three sports teams captured MAAC Championships, highlighted by the men’s basketball team’s memorable John D’Argenio was appointed run to the Second Round of the NCAA Tournament after an upset of director of athletics on April 21, 1993, SEC power Vanderbilt. The Saints’ volleyball team won its third straight after serving as the acting director MAAC title in the fall of 2007 and women’s golf won the MAAC for of athletics for the 1992-93 the eighth straight season this past spring. Volleyball advanced to the academic year. Since the appoint- NCAA Tournament for the third consecutive season, falling to eventual ment, many new initiatives have National Champion Penn State. been set forth and much progress has been made in the athletic department. Athletic success has been a constant for the past 15 years under D’Argenio’s supervision. In 1994 the men’s basketball team advanced The department’s first academic advising office was to the National Invitation Tournament semifinals at Madison Square created and a full-time advisor was hired to work with all Garden. The Saints made their fourth NCAA Tournament appearance of Siena’s student-athletes. The academic office has been in 2008, after capturing their third MAAC title since 1999. The women’s responsible for implementing a tutoring program, devel- basketball team has captured seven regular-season Metro Atlantic oping educational programming and producing a student- Athletic Conference titles, and in 2001 advanced to its first NCAA athlete population whose combined grade-point average Tournament in Nashville, Tenn. The Saints have played in three post- is higher than that of the general student body. In recent season WNIT’s as well, advancing as far as the round of 16 in 1998. years, Siena’s student-athlete graduation rate has ranked Siena has registered seven MAAC volleyball championships and four among the best in the country. In the NCAA’s inaugural MAAC baseball titles during D’Argenio’s tenure. The women’s soccer graduation success rate announced in 2006, Siena student- program has consistently finished in the upper echelon of the MAAC athletes finished fifth among all Division I schools. The after posting the nation’s eighth most improved season in 2001 and department has ranked in the top-10% nationally in each women’s tennis won the MAAC in 2006. All totaled the Saints have of the subsequent reports. won 25 MAAC championships under D’Argenio’s direction. As part of the college’s efforts to address gender equity, Siena’s athletic facilities have been dramatically enhanced in the last the women’s sports programs have expanded immensely 15 years. In 2007, the department debuted an artificial turf facility that in the past 15 years. With the addition of golf, women’s serves as the home field for the field hockey and lacrosse programs. swimming and diving, women’s water polo and the ele- The College hosted the 2008 MAAC Men’s Lacrosse Championships vation of lacrosse from club to varsity status, Siena now in the beautiful new facility and will host the MAAC Women’s Soccer sponsors 11 Division I women’s sports. Championships this coming fall. In 2004, the Callanan Field House In 1996 D’Argenio was instrumental in negotiating Siena’s was expanded. The expansion features four team rooms as well as agreement with the County of Albany and Times Union the Turchi Theater, a 32-seat room equipped with the latest in digital Center (formerly Pepsi Arena) to move all of the College’s editing and presentation equipment. In 1995, D’Argenio served as men’s home basketball games to the downtown facility. Tournament Director for the NCAA Men’s Basketball Championship The move to the state-of-the-art downtown Albany facility First and Second Rounds at Knickerbocker Arena. He again assumed culminated in Siena and the Arena signing a five-year those duties in March of 2003, as Siena served as the host institution contract and most recently a four-year extension. Since for the men’s basketball East (Albany) Regional at Pepsi Arena after the move, both the men’s and women’s basketball pro- co-hosting the NCAA wrestling National Championships in March of grams have seen their attendances soar to the top-80 2002. The Saints have hosted numerous NIT and Women’s NIT games nationally. Since the move to the Arena, Siena has also as well, including a remarkable six in 2003. made major strides in the marketing of its programs. Prior to his appointment to director of athletics, D’Argenio served as An active corporate partnership program has emerged Siena’s sports information director from 1985-1992. on the heels of the 1996 decision that includes over 45 local and national businesses. D’Argenio served out his final year on the NCAA Division I Baseball committee this past spring and is a member of the MAAC marketing Athletic Development giving has increased over the past and finance committees. He also serves as chair of the MAAC baseball 10 years as well. Saints Alive!, the department’s athletic committee and is a member of the board for the Albany County development organization, was initiated in 1998 to formal - Convention and Visitors Bureau and Albany Sports Foundation. ize and bring structure to the department’s fundraising efforts and its membership has grown each year since. D’Argenio earned a bachelor of arts degree from the University of Over $400,000 was raised during the 2007-2008 budget Dayton in 1982 and a master’s of science degree from North Dakota cycle through Saints Alive!, and distributed directly to State University in 1985. He is a native of Rome, N.Y. services that benefit the College’s student-athletes.

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They started out as the Golden Warriors. That proved too long for headlines, so soon Siena became the year head coach Gareth Elliott in 2007. Elliott brings a strong soccer background Indians. In March of 1989, they became the Saints. from regional power Rhode Island to the Loudonville campus. There was a time, not long ago, when the majority of Siena’s student-athletes hailed from homes in the In 2007, the Siena men’s lacrosse team won the MAAC regular-season championship Capital Region, and jumping in a van and traveling to Saratoga, Troy, Schenectady and Albany could meet under the direction of two-time MAAC Coach of the Year Brian Brecht. Brecht has athletic teams’ scheduling requirements. turned the Saints’ program into a perennial contender in the MAAC and beyond in In 1976, however, Siena’s athletics program was elevated to NCAA Division I status. With that move, the just four years at the helm. In 2005, the women’s lacrosse team advanced to the College committed itself to upgrading its program and making all teams competitive. MAAC Championship game for the first time in program history. After stops in the ECAC Metro and North Atlantic Conference, Siena moved to the Metro Atlantic Athletic Veteran men’s tennis coach Jim Serbalik was named MAAC Coach of the Year in 2007 after Conference (MAAC) in 1990, where it has made its mark. helping his young team to an improved MAAC finish, and head cross country coach Jim Bowles welcomes in a talented crop of recruits to join his progressing programs. Since its move to full Division I status, Siena Athletics has continued to grow. Most recently, the program added women’s water polo, giving it seven men’s programs and 11 on the women’s side. Athletic success has improved The women’s tennis team won the MAAC title in 2006, and senior two-time MAAC thanks to a continued commitment from the College to enhance athletic aid, full-time coaching and facilities. player of the Year Sarah Mayer already owns the program record for singles victories. She was the first Siena athlete in any sport to be named MAAC Rookie of the Year, The Program MAAC Player of the Year and MAAC Tournament MVP in 2006. Three teams won conference championships in 2007-2008, with men’s basketball and volleyball earning Siena’s softball, field hockey, water polo and women’s swimming and diving programs bids to the NCAA Tournament. The men’s basketball team went on to post one of the great victories in are under the direction of second-year head coaches who have all four programs school history, knocking off Vanderbilt of the SEC in the First Round of the NCAA Tournament at St. Pete pointed in the right direction. Times Forum in Tampa, Fla. The women’s golf program won the MAAC Championship for the eighth straight year, while the upstart men’s lacrosse team won 10 games for the second straight season. Siena’s Facilities baseball team advanced all the way to the MAAC Championship game, winning 21 of its final 25 games. Most Siena teams make their homes on-campus, playing on the fields located behind The men’s basketball team has often carried the torch for the department. In 2002, Siena caught the nation’s the Marcelle Athletic Complex (MAC). In the spring of 2007, the department opened a attention with an improbable leap into college basketball’s biggest stage—the NCAA Tournament, highlighting multiple-purpose, artificial turf, outdoor athletic facility which will serve as a venue for a span in which the team advanced to the postseason four times in five years (1999-2003). It was the team’s Siena lacrosse, field hockey and soccer in addition to intramurals. third of four trips to the “Big Dance” (1989, 1999 and 2008). In its first NCAA appearance, Siena toppled Inside the Marcelle Athletic Complex, Siena student-athletes have all the amenities to Stanford 80-78 in Greensboro, N.C. in one of the great upsets in NCAA Tournament history. In 2003, Siena ensure their abilities to compete at the Division I level. Many student-athletes enjoyed the made its fifth postseason NIT appearance. The Saints have enjoyed great success in the NIT, advancing as far benefits of a recent expansion to the field house. The expansion, dedicated in July of 2004, as the semifinals round at Madison Square Garden in 1994. features four “team rooms,” as well as the Turchi Theater for film review and scouting. The The Siena women’s basketball team has captured seven regular-season MAAC titles under the direction men’s and women’s basketball locker rooms were also restructured as part of the project. of head coach Gina Castelli. In 2000-2001, the team earned its first MAAC Tournament championship The women’s basketball and volleyball teams play their home contests on UHY Court and initial NCAA berth. The Saints played in the postseason WNIT in 1999, 2002 and 2003. at the 4,000-seat Alumni Recreation Center (ARC), which received a cosmetic facelift The volleyball team has one of the richest histories for success, winning seven MAAC Championships and during the summer of 2006. advancing to the NCAA Tournament four times. In 2005, the Saints shocked the MAAC by capturing its fifth con- Siena’s men’s basketball team makes its home at the Times Union Center in downtown ference title despite being picked ninth in the preseason coaches’ poll. The team repeated its Championship with Albany. The Times Union Center is a regionally acclaimed facility billed as Upstate New an upset of top-seed Fairfield in the 2006 MAAC final contested at Disney’s Wide World of Sports Complex. Last York’s premier sports and entertainment destination. Since its full-time move to the Times year, Siena again beat rival Fairfield in a hotly contested, nationally televised final on the Stags’ home court. The Union Center prior to the 1996-97 season, both the men’s and women’s basketball teams’ team won four-straight MAAC titles from 1993-96 and reached the NCAA Tournament in 1995. In April of 2003, attendances have soared into the top-80 in the country. Garvey Pierre took over as the program’s first full-time coach helping the Saints make the leap to the next level. Academic Support The men’s and women’s golf teams have also achieved breakthrough success. The men’s team repeated its MAAC Championship in 2007, advancing to the NCAA Tournament for the second time in as many Siena prides itself in its student-athletes’ success academically. A full-time academic advisor years. The women won their eighth straight MAAC Championship at Disney’s Wide World of Sports is on hand to provide assistance for student-athletes, helping in class scheduling and Complex in 2008, knocking off rival Fairfield. tutorial services. In 2002, an assistant advisor was hired to assist with the NCAA’s Champs Life Skills initiative—known as S.A.IN.T.S. (Supporting Athletes in Their Success) at Siena. The Siena baseball team has won four MAAC Championships since 1995 and advanced to the 1999 NCAA Tournament. Head Coach Tony Rossi, entering his 40th year, was named MAAC Coach of the Year for the sixth The department’s major undertaking in the summer of 2004 was the construction of time in 2005 after guiding an overachieving Siena team back to the conference championships. Pitcher John a new study hall facility for the exclusive use of student-athletes. The study lounge is Lannan became the 20th player in program history to be drafted when he was selected in the 11th round of the located on the second floor of the MAC and includes all the First Year Players’ draft in June of 2005 and is currently a member of the Washington Nationals’ starting rotation. amenities and technological resources needed to assure the continued academic success for Siena’s student- The women’s soccer program has experienced recent success as well as growth. Steve Karbowski was recog- athletes. The lounge is being redesigned this year. nized as the Northeast Co-Coach of the Year after orchestrating the nation’s eighth-best turnaround in 2001. He has been named MAAC Coach of the Year twice in his nine seasons as head coach, and in 2006 he led In addition, the technologically advanced J. Spencer the Saints to the MAAC title game for just the second time in program history. Siena won a program-record and Patricia Standish library, which opened in 2000, 10 games for the second consecutive season in 2005. Men’s soccer will be under the direction of first- serves as a scenic backdrop to the baseball field and is a short walk from any point on campus.

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With one of the more veteran squads in the conference through their mid-week games, which featured nine seniors returning, the Saints capturing a victory over Binghamton and a pair of wins over NYIT to entered the 2008 season with their sights set on the give them the momentum they desperately needed for the weekend. MAAC Tournament. Canisius had entered the weekend of April 19 as one of the hottest The season got underway with a grueling 13-game road teams in all of baseball, owning an astounding 28-4 record with wins trip that featured meetings with SEC powers Florida and in eight of their first nine conference tilts. With the series in Buffalo, Arkansas, ACC standout Virginia and mid-major power the Saints knew they needed to escape the trip with at least one win, Central Florida. The Saints dropped the first six games if not more, if they wanted to re-enter the conference picture which of the trip and finished the swing 1-12. Despite the poor was now entering the second phase of the season. That day arguably record, the veteran squad was beginning to gel and show proved to be the turning point in the season as the Saints used a strong signs that the season had the all the makings to be a offensive attack in the first game of the doubleheader, winning 12-6 special one. Following the Florida series, Gators’ head and rode the arm of emerging freshman phenom Zach Hartman to a coach Kevin O’Sullivan even remarked, “Siena has a 3-1 victory in the nightcap. good club and I would not be surprised to see them in an NCAA Regional.” A rejuvenated Siena squad aimed for the sweep the next afternoon and harbored a 9-3 lead into the eighth before the Griffs stormed back to Although Sullivan’s comments did not turn out to be salvage the series with a walk-off 10-9 win. Despite the loss, the Saints prophetic, the prediction did foreshadow the memorable had gained the confidence necessary to go on the run it would need season on the horizon. to in order to reach their goal of making the MAAC Tournament. Siena returned home looking to accumulate wins, Siena went on to sweep its next eight conference games, including a beginning with the home and conference opener series on the road at eventual MAAC Champion Rider, and on March 22 against Niagara. After a 12-4 defeat concluded the season winning 18 of 20 overall and in the first game which dropped the club to 1-13, 10 of 11 in the MAAC. As a the Saints rebounded to capture the final two Moises Rivera result, not only did the games and take the series. The wins sparked a Saints make the confer- streak of consistency for the Green and Gold as ence tournament, but they went on to make it six wins in nine games, earned the #3 overall including a respectable 4-3 start in MAAC compe- seed in the four-team tition. The final win during that stretch was a field. memorable affair, a 16-10 smashing of league power Manhattan in which the seniors After dominating the showed their mettle, most MAAC Tournament in its notably Rick Seltzer who had early years, winning four a career day with a pair of championships in a five- home runs and eight runs year span in the late 90’s, driven in. the Saints were looking to regain that early success Siena’s bats began to cool which had evaporated in off a bit and following a recent years. Following the weekend series home loss 1999 Tournament in mid-April to Fairfield, the Champion ship, the Saints Green and Gold dropped to 9-22 had lost six of their previous overall and 5-7 in the MAAC. With their seven tournament tilts and had season now hanging in the balance and not appeared in the tournament in in the midst of a precipitous fall in the four years. conference standings, the Saints knew it was time to step up and make a run The Saints opened the Tourna - during the second half of the confer- ment at Waterfront Park in ence schedule to rebound and make Trenton, N.J., home of the New the MAAC Tournament for the first York Yankees’ Double-A Affiliate time in four years. Trenton Thunder, against #2 seed Manhattan. The Jaspers had taken And run they did. two of three from the Saints during the regular season, capturing both Before a return to conference action, of its victories by a combined 17-3 Siena tuned up with a trio of mid- margin. But on this day, it would be week non-conference games heading the Saints that provided the thunder into a weekend showdown with and the lightning, pounding out 26 emerging national power and league hits in drubbing the Jaspers, 24-3. leader Canisius. The Saints swept

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Five Saints recorded at least wins – the third most in program history – and set three hits and Seltzer led the Chris Klepps team records for hits (554), runs scored (365), RBI (325) way with six RBI including a and doubles (123). grand slam. The margin of victory (21 runs) was the The season also featured plenty of individual accolades. second largest in program Jacob Willis was named MAAC Player of the Year and to history and the streaking the ABCA All-Second Team after posting a .367 batting Saints equaled average and crushing the school record with 80 hits. the program record for Phil Cahill, Chris Klepps and Kevin Quaranto joined consecutive wins with their Messinger and Seltzer on the MAAC Second Team. The 11th straight triumph. All-MAAC Tournament Team consisted of Seltzer, Rivera, Day two of the tournament Messinger and Craig Chaput. opened with a #3 vs. #4 While the Saints lost numerous key seniors to graduation matchup with the Saints in Jacob Willis, Chris Klepps and Seltzer, who each set battling host Rider in a many of their own single-season and career records winners bracket tilt. But all along the way, a strong and hungry nucleus returns, the offensive firepower the looking to potentially make head coach Tony Rossi’s Saints had the day before milestone 40th season a magical one as the Saints look eluded them as a day after to clear that final hurdle and raise yet another MAAC scoring 24 runs, they were Championship banner in 2009. shutout by the Broncs, 3-0. The defeat put the Saints’ backs against the wall in the double elimination tourna- ment, needing a win later that night over top seed Canisius to keep their tour- nament hopes alive.

The Golden Griffins had Jacob Willis already won 41 games and boasted one of the best offenses in the country, and it was up to veteran right- hander Will Hassett to step up and be the man to send the Saints to the MAAC Championships series. In a win-or-go-home situation, Hassett pitched the game of his life, limiting Canisius to just two runs over seven innings, and Nick Messinger belted the eventual game-winning two-run homer in the sixth to catapult the rejuvenated Saints to the MAAC Championship series against the host Broncs. Already having lost a game, the Saints would need to defeat Rider twice on Championship Sunday to take home the title, while the Broncs needed just one win to punch their ticket to an NCAA Regional. In an epic, back-and-forth battle, the Saints would not give up, coming back numerous times. Down one in the ninth, Seltzer smacked an RBI single to center to tie it up at 6-6 and force extra innings. In the top of the 10th however, Rider answered back, scoring a pair of runs to take an 8-6 lead and once more force the Saints into a miracle comeback attempt to keep their season alive. Siena quickly loaded the bases with nobody out, providing senior Moises Rivera a chance to be the hero. Rivera wasted no time hitting a laser beam high off the left field wall that plated all three runs to give Siena a miraculous 9-8 walk-off win and force a second championship game. But in the nightcap, the magic ran out for the Cinderella Saints as they fell 12-7, ending their season. But while Siena fell just one game short of their ultimate goal, the 2008 season proved to be one of the greatest and most exciting in program history. The team posted 30

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Record: 30-26 Home: 15-6 Away: 11-17 Neutral: 4-3 MAAC: 15-8 Player AVG GP GS AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI TB SLG% BB HBP SO GDP OB% SF SH SB ATT PO A E FLD% Willis, Jacob .367 56 56 218 47 80 14 0 10 36 124 .569 16 7 13 5 .424 2 0 2 4 43 113 14 .918 Klepps, Chris .343 54 53 207 54 71 23 1 4 35 108 .522 16 6 25 3 .403 2 1 4 5 72 153 18 .926 Mruczek, Eric .328 43 35 119 26 39 6 0 4 24 57 .479 15 4 21 2 .414 2 0 1 1 39 1 4 .909 DeFilippo, Jason .326 55 52 181 30 59 10 1 0 24 71 .392 10 11 11 4 .396 0 7 25 29 120 0 1 .992 Messinger, Nick .319 56 51 163 38 52 12 4 4 34 84 .515 14 13 46 3 .407 4 0 12 14 106 10 0 1.000 Quaranto, Kevin .317 48 35 139 27 44 14 0 2 23 64 .460 16 4 24 3 .403 0 2 0 1 148 13 2 .988 Rivera, Moises .307 47 43 166 27 51 7 1 7 42 81 .488 16 4 22 3 .374 4 0 1 4 66 86 7 .956 Seltzer, Rick .266 54 52 184 36 49 10 2 9 37 90 .489 27 5 53 1 .372 2 1 4 6 415 26 3 .993 Cahill, Phil .294 34 28 85 14 25 3 0 0 14 28 .329 18 2 6 4 .425 1 1 0 0 118 16 1 .993 Giansanti, Anthony .279 41 31 104 21 29 7 0 3 13 45 .433 7 2 17 2 .333 1 0 10 12 68 7 2 .974 DerHagopian, Gary .270 16 11 37 5 10 2 0 0 11 12 .324 3 2 8 0 .349 1 1 0 0 50 8 4 .935 DiPetta, Don .261 40 23 88 17 23 9 1 1 15 37 .420 16 1 26 3 .377 1 0 1 1 26 57 6 .933 Amador, Juan .200 20 3 25 7 5 0 0 2 9 11 .440 2 2 11 0 .310 0 0 1 1 15 1 1 .941 Ambury, Michael .194 37 20 62 8 12 4 0 0 4 16 .258 7 3 9 0 .306 0 2 1 2 43 61 4 .963 Burke, Ryan .138 22 6 29 2 4 2 0 0 1 6 .207 6 0 6 1 .286 0 0 0 0 4 0 0 1.000 Williams, Al .071 16 1 14 2 1 0 0 0 3 1 .071 1 1 6 0 .188 0 0 0 0 0 0 2 .000 Lazzaroni, Dan .000 10 3 17 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000 2 0 9 0 .105 0 0 0 0 8 4 3 .800 Hudson, Kyle .000 9 1 9 3 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000 1 0 3 0 .100 0 0 1 1 3 0 0 1.000

Totals .300 56 56 1847 365 554 123 10 46 325 835 .452 193 67 316 34 .383 20 15 63 81 1365 619 87 .958 Opponents .290 56 56 1788 359 519 100 8 42 327 761 .426 231 85 236 23 .392 25 32 60 78 1362 549 88 .956 LOB - Team (415), Opp (438). DPs turned - Team (56), Opp (53). CI - Team (1), Quaranto 1. IBB - Team (5), Willis 5, Opp (2). Picked off - DeFilippo 3, Messinger 3, Willis 2, Giansanti 1, Klepps 1, Seltzer 1, Mruczek 1. (All games sorted by earned run avg)

Player ERA W L APP GS CG SHO CBO SV IP H R ER BB SO 2B 3B HR AB B/Avg WP HBP BK SFA SHA Hartman, Zach 4.74 8 1 14 8 5 0 0 0 74.0 77 46 39 26 29 19 0 5 292 .264 5 13 0 3 2 Chaput, Craig 6.00 5 7 14 14 2 0 0 0 87.0 111 72 58 42 70 18 2 11 358 .310 9 4 1 3 5 Marcellus, Craig 6.51 3 6 11 11 0 0 0 0 56.2 73 48 41 22 22 21 2 6 237 .308 2 5 1 2 4 Cirlincione, Chris 0.00 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 2.0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 7 .000 1 0 0 0 0 Giansanti, Anthony 0.00 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 1.0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 3 .333 0 0 0 0 0 Miklas, Dan 2.45 2 1 10 0 0 0 0 0 14.2 15 5 4 11 9 1 0 1 53 .283 2 1 0 2 2 Cebek, Frank 3.91 2 0 5 3 2 1 0 0 23.0 17 11 10 10 12 2 0 3 82 .207 0 2 0 2 1 Lazzaroni, Dan 4.38 2 0 13 1 1 1 0 6 24.2 16 12 12 6 13 1 1 1 85 .188 2 12 0 0 1 Hassett, Will 5.64 4 3 11 6 2 0 0 0 52.2 61 37 33 27 26 8 3 5 206 .296 3 12 0 2 3 Moberg, Matt 7.54 2 3 6 6 0 0 0 0 22.2 36 26 19 10 9 7 0 3 99 .364 3 6 1 2 2 Willis, Jacob 7.88 0 0 5 0 0 0 0 1 8.0 10 7 7 6 4 2 0 1 32 .313 3 2 0 2 0 Sumple, Kyle 8.22 0 0 10 3 0 0 0 0 23.0 23 22 21 16 11 10 0 2 89 .258 5 4 0 2 2 Hurtado, Maikel 8.27 1 2 12 1 0 0 0 0 20.2 27 23 19 15 8 5 0 1 83 .325 1 9 1 2 1 King, Ryan 8.55 1 1 15 0 0 0 0 2 20.0 23 23 19 18 9 2 0 1 71 .324 2 9 1 2 4 Hopkins, Tom 9.00 0 2 16 3 0 0 0 2 25.0 29 27 25 22 13 4 0 2 91 .319 5 6 3 1 5

Totals 6.07 30 26 56 56 12 2 0 11 455.0 519 359 307 231 236 100 8 42 1788 .290 43 85 8 25 32 Opponents 5.71 26 30 56 56 5 4 4 9 454.0 554 365 288 193 316 123 10 46 1847 .300 48 67 3 20 15

PB - Team (16), Quaranto 9, DerHagopian 5, Cahill 2, Opp (9). Pickoffs - Team (12), Cahill 5, Marcellus 3, Hurtado 2, DerHagopian 1, King 1, Opp (12). SBA/ATT - DerHagopian (27-31), Cahill (20-26), Quaranto (12-18), Hassett (11-14), Chaput (9-13), Hartman (11-12), Marcellus (8-10), Moberg (2-5), King (5-5), Sumple (4-4), Hurtado (4-4), Hopkins (0-3), Willis (3-3), Cebek (2-2), Miklas (1-2), Lazzaroni (0-1), Burke (1-1).

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(All games sorted by Fielding Pct). Date Opponent Score 2/22 at Florida L, 10-7 Player C PO A E FLD% DPs SBA CSB SBA% PB CI 2/23 at Florida L, 4-0 Messinger, Nick 116 106 10 0 1.000 2 0 0 - 0 0 2/24 at Florida L, 13-6 Hartman, Zach 14 4 10 0 1.000 0 11 1 .917 0 0 2/29 vs. Cornell^ L, 1-0 Burke, Ryan 4 4 0 0 1.000 0 1 0 1.000 0 0 2/29 at #16 Virginia^ L, 17-2 Miklas, Dan 4 0 4 0 1.000 0 1 1 .500 0 0 Hudson, Kyle 3 3 0 0 1.000 0 0 0 - 0 0 3/1 at #16 Virginia^ L, 7-4 Seltzer, Rick 444 415 26 3 .993 40 0 0 - 0 0 3/2 vs. Cornell^ W, 8-5 Cahill, Phil 135 118 16 1 .993 1 20 6 .769 2 0 3/7 at Arkansas L, 14-5 DeFilippo, Jason 121 120 0 1 .992 1 0 0 - 0 0 3/8 at Arkansas L, 17-2 Quaranto, Kevin 163 148 13 2 .988 5 12 6 .667 9 1 3/9 at Arkansas L, 10-4 Giansanti, Anthony 77 68 7 2 .974 3 0 0 - 0 0 3/15 at #20 Central Florida L, 19-15 Ambury, Michael 108 43 61 4 .963 15 0 0 - 0 0 3/15 at #20 Central Florida L, 9-6 Rivera, Moises 159 66 86 7 .956 25 0 0 - 0 0 3/16 at #20 Central Florida L, 12-1 Amador, Juan 17 15 1 1 .941 1 0 0 - 0 0 3/22 Niagara* L, 12-4 DerHagopian, Gary 62 50 8 4 .935 1 27 4 .871 5 0 3/22 Niagara* W, 7-4 (7) DiPetta, Don 89 26 57 6 .933 5 0 0 - 0 0 3/23 Niagara* W, 9-1 Klepps, Chris 243 72 153 18 .926 34 0 0 - 0 0 3/25 Hofstra L, 6-3 (7) Willis, Jacob 170 43 113 14 .918 8 3 0 1.000 0 0 3/25 Hofstra W, 9-1 (7) Mruczek, Eric 44 39 1 4 .909 2 0 0 - 0 0 3/29 at Saint Peter’s* L, 9-6 Hassett, Will 10 2 7 1 .900 0 11 3 .786 0 0 3/29 at Saint Peter’s* W, 8-7 (7) Chaput, Craig 16 3 11 2 .875 1 9 4 .692 0 0 3/30 at Saint Peter’s* L, 9-7 Marcellus, Craig 15 4 9 2 .867 1 8 2 .800 0 0 4/2 Dartmouth W, 10-8 Hurtado, Maikel 6 2 3 1 .833 0 4 0 1.000 0 0 4/6 at Manhattan* W, 16-10 Lazzaroni, Dan 15 8 4 3 .800 0 0 1 .000 0 0 4/6 at Manhattan* L, 10-3 (7) Sumple, Kyle 5 0 4 1 .800 0 4 0 1.000 0 0 4/7 at Manhattan* L, 7-0 Moberg, Matt 5 1 3 1 .800 0 2 3 .400 0 0 4/8 Vermont L, 2-1 (7) Hopkins, Tom 12 4 5 3 .750 0 0 3 .000 0 0 4/8 Vermont W, 4-0 King, Ryan 9 1 5 3 .667 0 5 0 1.000 0 0 4/10 at Rhode Island L, 6-5 Cebek, Frank 3 0 2 1 .667 1 2 0 1.000 0 0 4/12 Fairfield* L, 6-4 Williams, Al 2 0 0 2 .000 0 0 0 - 0 0 4/12 Fairfield* W, 20-6 (7) Cirlincione, Chris 0 0 0 0 .000 0 0 0 - 0 0 4/13 Fairfield* L, 18-10 4/15 Binghamton W, 6-2 Totals 2071 1365 619 87 .958 56 60 18 .769 16 1 4/16 NYIT W, 2-0 (7) Opponents 1999 1362 549 88 .956 53 63 18 .778 9 0 4/16 NYIT W, 10-1 (7) Hitting minimums - 1 Games 2.0 AB/Game 4/19 at Canisius* W, 12-6 Pitching minimums - 1 Games 1.0 IP/Game 4/19 at Canisius* W, 3-1 (7) 4/20 at Canisius* L, 10-9 4/22 at Cornell W, 2-1 (7) 4/22 at Cornell W, 2-1 (7) 4/23 NJIT W, 11-2 4/26 LeMoyne L, 11-3 4/26 LeMoyne W, 7-6 (7) 4/27 LeMoyne W, 12-11 5/3 at Rider* W, 10-1 5/3 at Rider* W, 4-2 (7) 5/4 at Rider* W, 9-4 5/10 Iona* W, 5-1 5/10 Iona* W, 10-5 (7) 5/11 Iona* W, 7-4 5/15 at Marist* W, 2-1 5/15 at Marist* W, 10-1 (7) 5/22 vs. Manhattan! W, 24-3 5/23 vs. Rider! L, 3-0 5/23 vs. Canisius! W, 5-2 5/24 vs. Rider! W, 9-8 (10) 5/24 vs. Rider! L, 12-5

^ = University of Virginia Tournament (Charlottesville, Va.) * = MAAC game ! = MAAC Tournament (Waterfront Park, Trenton, N.J.)

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Saints in Professional Baseball

In recent years, the Siena baseball program has become a top breeding ground for professional baseball prospects in the John Lannan Northeast. Since 1996, 11 Saints have been drafted in Major At Siena As a Pro League Baseball’s first year players’ draft. In the spring of 2005, John Lannan became the latest Siena player to join the professional ranks after being drafted in the 11th round by the Washington Nationals. Lannan quickly ascended through the minor league system in 2007, becoming the fourth Siena player to reach the majors, where he threw 35 innings over six starts with the Nationals finishing with a 2-2 record and a 4.15 ERA. Last season, Lannan emerged as one of the team’s top pitchers, spending the entire season in the starting rotation after being recalled in May. He finished the year with a 9-15 record, but posted a stellar 3.91 ERA and had 117 strikeouts and just 72 walks in 182 innings of work. All indications are that the Nationals have high hopes for Siena’s newest major leaguer and it appears he Photo Credit: Washington Nationals Baseball Club, Inc will be a cornerstone for the club for John Lannan spent the 2008 season firmly entrenched in the Washington the foreseeable future. Nationals rotation. He finished the year with a 3.91 ERA and 117 strike- Todd Donovan – a 1999 graduate of outs in 182 innings of work. Siena who helped the Saints to their only NCAA appearance, has spent sev- Year Player - Round Drafted; Organization eral seasons playing high-level minor 1950 Jim Sweeny - league ball. This coming year, he will 1952 Billy Harrell - , Boston Red Sox; MVP try to become the fifth Saint to reach Eastern League 1956. the majors after signing a free-agent 1955 Jim Walsh - Brooklyn Dodgers contract with the . 1958 Joe McCrudden - Brooklyn/L.A. Dodgers In total 33 Siena players have gone on 1976 Gary Holle - 13th round by Milwaukee Brewers also w/ to sign professional baseball contracts , , with four (Billy Harrell, Gary Holle, 1978 Dave Smith - 30th round; New York Mets Tim Christman and John Lannan) Todd Donovan 1982 Ken Hayner - signed w/Utica Blue Sox reaching the highest level. 1983 Jim Howard - 6th round; 1984 Jim Howard - 23rd round; Toronto Blue Jays 1984 Larry Monaco - 29th round; Toronto Blue Jays Jim Buckley Dave Pahucki 1984 Tom Winter - 24th round; Toronto Blue Jays At Siena As a Pro At Siena As a Pro 1989 Chris Alesio - signed w/St. Louis Cardinals 1989 Chris Gorton - signed w/St. Louis Cardinals 1989 Dave Howard - 24th round; 1989 Shaun Sottile - signed w/ 1990 Pasquale Arace - signed w/Pittsburgh Pirates 1991 Kevin Carroll - signed w/New York Mets 1992 Mike Serbalik - 32nd round; L.A. Dodgers 1994 Dave Perry - signed w/Ind. Catskill Cougars 1996 Tim Christman - 11th round; Colorado Rockies 1996 Ira Tilton - 5th round; Philadelphia Phillies 1996 Paul Wilders - 33rd round; St. Louis Cardinals 1997 Dennis Hogan - signed w/Ind. Allentown Ambassadors 1997 Craig Johnson - 20th round; Justin Knoff Ryan Bitter 1997 Mike Roberts - 21st round; Atlanta Braves 1999 Todd Donovan - 8th round; At Siena As a Pro At Siena As a Pro 1999 Jeremy Giard - signed w/Ind. Massachusetts Mad Dogs 2000 Kevin Brown - signed w/Ind. Johnstown Johnnies 2000 Dave Fields - signed w/Ind. Chillicothe Paints 2000 Nick Spera - signed w/Ind. Nashua Pride 2002 Dave Pahucki - 23rd round; Boston Red Sox 2002 Jim Buckley - 25th round; Boston Red Sox 2002 Justin Knoff - 30th round; 2004 Ryan Bitter - 22nd Round; Tampa Bay Devil Rays 2004 Blake Hanan - signed with Baltimore Orioles 2005 John Lannan – 11th round; Washington Nationals Bold font = still active

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The Record Book ALL-TIME VS. OPPONENTS

OPPONENT W L OPPONENT W L OPPONENT W L OPPONENT W L AKRON 1 1 FLORIDA 0 11 MICHIGAN 0 0 SOUTHERN VERMONT 2 0 ALABAMA 0 2 FLORIDA ATLANTIC 0 3 MISSISSIPPI STATE 0 2 ST. BONAVENTURE 0 2 ALBANY 12 9 FLORIDA INTERNATIONAL 0 3 MORGAN STATE 0 3 ST. FRANCIS (N.Y.) 9 4 ARKANSAS 0 3 FLORIDA SOUTHERN 0 2 NEW HAMPSHIRE 1 5 ST. JOHN’S 0 10 ARKANSAS ST. 0 0 FLORIDA STATE 0 9 NEW HAVEN 0 12 ST. JOSEPH’S 1 0 AUBURN 0 2 FLORIDA TECH 1 0 NEW JERSEY TECH 1 0 ST. MICHAEL’S 1 3 BETHUNE-COOKMAN 3 1 FORDHAM 4 9 NEW ORLEANS 1 5 SAINT PETER’S 23 4 BINGHAMTON 2 2 GEORGE MASON 1 3 NEW PALTZ 0 2 STETSON 2 30 BROOKLYN 5 2 GEORGE WASHINGTON 2 0 NEW YORK MARITIME 1 0 TEMPLE 1 1 BROWN 0 0 GEORGETOWN 0 1 NEW YORK TECH 13 17 TENNESSEE 1 7 BUCKNELL 3 2 GEORGIA TECH 0 2 NIAGARA 59 34 TEXAS ARLINGTON 0 0 BUFFALO 2 0 HARTFORD 11 9 NORTH ADAMS STATE 0 7 TEXAS ST. 0 0 CAMPBELL 0 1 HARTWICK 9 4 NORTHEASTERN 3 3 TROY STATE 0 1 CANISIUS 59 32 HOFSTRA 1 2 OLD DOMINION 1 1 TULANE 0 6 CASTLETON STATE 4 0 HOLY CROSS 8 13 ONEONTA STATE 3 6 U.S. MILITARY ACADEMY 4 7 CATHOLIC 1 0 ILLINOIS 0 1 PACE 4 5 U.S. NAVAL ACADEMY 0 3 CENTENARY 1 2 INDIANA 0 1 PENN STATE 0 2 UNC - CHARLOTTE 3 6 CENTRAL FLORIDA 2 28 IONA 23 20 PENNSYLVANIA 0 2 UNC - WILMINGTON 0 7 CLARKSON 1 0 ITHACA 1 5 PLATTSBURGH STATE 6 1 UNION 18 11 CLEMSON 0 2 JACKSONVILLE 0 2 PROVIDENCE 5 5 UTICA 11 9 COASTAL CAROLINA 0 1 JACKSONVILLE STATE 5 10 QUINNIPIAC 5 1 VERMONT 22 19 COLGATE 18 5 JAMES MADISON 0 3 RADFORD 1 4 VILLANOVA 0 3 COLUMBIA 5 7 La SALLE 2 0 RENSSELAER POLY 23 13 VIRGINIA 0 2 CONNECTICUT * 7 4 LAMAR 0 0 RHODE ISLAND 5 8 VIRGINIA COMMONWEALTH 0 3 CORNELL 13 8 Le MOYNE 45 63 RICHMOND 1 2 VIRGINIA TECH 0 1 DARTMOUTH 2 3 LIU - BROOKLYN * 4 9 RIDER 21 17 WAGNER 3 0 DALLAS BAPTIST 0 0 L.I.U. - C.W. POST 11 8 ROLLINS 0 2 WAKE FOREST 0 1 ECKERD 0 1 LOUISIANA-LAFAYETTE 0 5 SACRED HEART 1 1 WEST VIRGINIA 0 0 EAST CAROLINA 0 3 LOYOLA (Md.) 1 0 SAMFORD 2 1 WESTERN MARYLAND 1 0 EAST TENNESSEE STATE 0 1 MAINE 2 6 SE MASSACHUSETTS 6 2 WESTFIELD STATE 3 1 EASTERN ILLINOIS 0 2 MANHATTAN 14 14 SETON HALL 4 20 WILLIAM & MARY 1 0 ELON 0 5 MARIST 16 20 SOUTH ALABAMA 2 7 WOFFORD 2 0 FAIRFIELD 20 12 MASSACHUSETTS 10 13 SOUTH FLORIDA 0 5 XAVIER 1 1 FAIRLEIGH DICKINSON 1 1 MCNEESE STATE 0 3 SOUTHEAST LOUISIANA 1 1

* includes one tie game Bold = 2009 Opponent

THE LAST TIME SIENA...

Date Opponent Date Opponent Won in Alabama 3/7/2004 South Alabama (5-3) Scored 10+ Runs 5/22/2008 Manhattan (24-3) Won in Connecticut 4/28/2007 Fairfield (4-2) Scored 20+ Runs 5/22/2008 Manhattan (24-3) Won in Florida 3/5/2005 Central Florida (6-0) Scored 30+ Runs N/A N/A Won in Louisiana 2/28/2004 New Orleans (5-2) Allowed 10+ Runs 5/24/2008 Rider (7-12) Won in Massachusetts 5/4/2006 Massachusetts (5-4) Allowed 20+ Runs 3/4/2007 Florida State (3-22) Won in New Jersey 5/24/2008 Rider (9-8) Allowed 30+ Runs 4/20/2002 Florida (31-3) Won in New York 5/15/2008 Marist (10-1) Had 10+ Hits 5/24/2008 Rider (15) Won in North Carolina 3/11/2006 UNC-Charlotte (11-9) Had 20+ Hits 5/22/2008 Manhattan (26) Won in Pennsylvania 2/28/1999 Bucknell (16-1) Allowed 10+ Hits 5/24/2008 Rider (13) Won in South Carolina 3/15/1996 Wofford (3-1) Allowed 20+ Hits 3/18/2007 Tulane (24) Won in Vermont 4/10/2007 Vermont (5-4) Pitched a Shutout 4/16/2008 NYIT (2-0) Won in Virginia 3/2/2008 Cornell (8-5) Pitched Consecutive Shutouts 4/7 - 4/8/01 Niagara (4-0, 2-0)

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SEASON PITCHING Marvin LeRoy

Victories Strikeouts/9 innings Innings Pitched 10 – John Lannan (2005) (Minimum 25 innings) 99.0 – Ryan Bitter (2004) 9 – Dave Pahucki (1999) 13.2 – Tim Christman (1994) 95.0 – Ryan Bitter (2003) 8 – Zach Hartman (2008) 12.96 – Tim Christman (1995) 88.1 – Dave Pahucki (2002) 8 – Kevin Brown (1999) 12.1 – Tom Winter (1984) 87.0 – Craig Chaput (2008) 7 – John Lannan (2004) 11.93 – Tim Christman (1996) 83.2 – Jeremy Cabot (2003) 7 – Ira Tilton (1996) 11.52 – Tom Winter (1984) 83.1 – Dave Pahucki (2000) 7 – Marvin LeRoy (1980) 10.2 – Jim Moran (1976) 82.2 – John Lannan (2005) 6 – Ryan Bitter (2004) 9.93 – Len Valletta (1982) 80.2 – Josh Copskey (2002) 6 – Ryan Bitter (2003) 9.27 – Mike Vendetti (1985) 80.0 – Kevin Brown (1999) 6 – Dave Pahucki (2002) 9.04 – John Lannan (2005) 79.2 – Ken Grant (2006) 6 – Dave Fields (1996) 8.94 – Kevin Nevins (1978) 6 – Ira Tilton (1995) Saves 6 – Joe Ziobrowski (1986) ERA (Minimum 25 innings) 8 – Mark Smith (1999) 1.26 – Chris Gorton (1989) 7 – Josh Courage (2004) Strikeouts 1.50 – Lou Cioffi (1972) 7 – Fonz Napolitano (1995) 83 – John Lannan (2005) 1.50 – Tom Matthews (1971) 6 – Dan Lazzaroni (2008) 81 – Ryan Bitter (2004) 1.54 – Dick Hunt (1972) 5 – Josh Courage (2002) 77 – Ryan Bitter (2003) 1.58 – Jim Moran (1977) 5 – Jeremy Cabot (2001) 77 – Dave Pahucki (2002) 1.77 – Chris Gorton (1985) 5 – Mark Smith (2001) 71 – Jeremy Cabot (2003) 1.85 – Larry Oslica (1970) 5 – Jeremy Giard (1998) 70 – Craig Chaput (2008) 1.91 – Josh Copskey (2004) 4 – Held by 5 players 63 – Dave Pahucki (2000) 2.00 – Marvin LeRoy (1980) 61 – Tim Christman (1994) 2.08 – Tom Shields (1970) Complete Games 60 – Tim Christman (1995) 8 – John Lannan (2005) 60 – Dennis Hogan (1996) Appearances 8 – Ira Tilton (1996) 22 – Jeremy Giard (1998) 7 – Ryan Bitter (2003) 21 – Josh Courage (2004) 7 – Dick Hunt (1971) 21 – Josh Courage (2003) 6 – Held by 11 players 21 – Eric Baim (1995) 20 – Fonz Napolitano (1995) K/BB Ratio 19 – Maikel Hurtado (2007) (Minimum 25 innings) 19 – Josh Courage (2002) 6.67 – Doug McGregor (1988) 19 – Mark Sanborn (2002) 5.40 – Jeremy Cabot (2001) 19 – Mark Smith (2000) 5.00 – Dave Fields (2000) 18 – Dave Pahucki (2002) 4.28 – Kevin Brown (1997) 18 – Dale Szachewicz (2000) 4.08 – Tim Christman (1996) No Hitters (Two)* 4.00 – Josh Copskey (2004) Tim Christman vs. Niagara (4-9-94) Games Started 3.94 – Jeremy Cabot (2003) Combined (Dan Weingart, Trevor Reid, 14 – Craig Chaput (2008) 3.70 – Josh Courage (2004) 14 – Ryan Bitter (2004) 3.60 – Chris Gorton (1989) Mike Orlick) vs. New York Tech (4-21-04) 14 – Jeremy Cabot (2003) 3.38 – Ryan Bitter (2004) One Hitters (Five)* 13 – Craig Chaput (2007) Fewest BBs/9 innings Dave Pahucki vs. C.W. Post (4-23-02) 13 – Ryan Bitter (2003) Tim Christman vs. Canisius (4-22-95) 13 – Josh Copskey (2001) (Minimum 25 innings) 0.76 – Doug McGregor (1988) Ira Tilton vs. Niagara (4-16-95) 13 – Brent Wengert (2001) Tim Christman vs. Niagara (4-15-95) 12 – Held by 10 players 0.99 – Dave Fields (2000) 1.14 – Jeremy Cabot (2001) Dave Hogan vs. Samford (3-21-92) 1.28 – Josh Copskey (2004) 1.42 – Dave Fields (1999) Two Hitters (16)* 1.56 – Josh Copskey (2002) Zach Hartman vs. Marist (5-15-08) 1.72 – Kevin Brown (1997) Dan Lazzaroni vs. Vermont (4-8-08) 1.78 – Josh Burnett (2005) Matt Moberg vs. Canisius (5-12-07) 1.80 – Chris Gorton (1989) Combined (Ryan King, Will Hassett, Kevin 1.84 – Jeremy Cabot (2003) Snyder, Trevor Reid) vs. Cornell (4-25-06) Josh Burnett vs. Rider (4-9-05) Fewest Hits/9 innings Ken Grant vs. Central Florida (3-5-05) (Minimum 25 innings) Josh Copskey vs. Saint Peter’s (4-27-02) 4.50 – Tim Christman (1996) Justin Knoff vs. Niagara (4-13-02) 5.98 – Larry Monaco (1983) Mike Roberts vs. Niagara (4-27-97) 6.12 – Chris Gorton (1989) Jeremy Clausi vs. Niagara (4-26-97) 6.14 – Marvin LeRoy (1980) 6.15 – Tom Bedard (1979) Mike Roberts vs. LeMoyne (3-30-97) 6.44 – Kevin Nevins (1978) Dennis Hogan vs. LeMoyne (3-29-97) 6.57 – Tom Shepardson (1982) Tim Christman vs. Canisius (1994 season) 6.69 – Tom Winter (1983) Ron Parks vs. Niagara (4-7-91) 6.75 – Eric Baim (1995) Chris Gorton vs. Colgate (4-8-89) John Lannan 6.75 – John Lannan (2005) Tom Bush vs. Niagara (4-12-87)

*Note: Includes both nine- and seven-inning games

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The Record Book CAREER PITCHING

Victories ERA (Minimum 100 innings) 23 – Dave Pahucki (1999-2002) 1.90 – Chris Gorton (1985-89) 18 – Dave Fields (1996-2000) 2.44 – Jim Moran (1973-76) 17 – John Lannan (2003-05) 2.94 – Tom Shepardson (1981-84) 16 – Ken Grant (2002-06) 3.02 – Marvin LeRoy (1979-82) 15 – Tom Bedard (1978-81) 3.14 – Jeff Dupuis (1985-88) 15 – Dennis Hogan (1994-97) 3.36 – Tim Christman (1994-96) 15 – Kevin Nevins (1976-79) 3.59 – Doug McGregor (1987-90) 14 – Ira Tilton (1994-96) 3.71 – Ryan Bitter (2003-04) 13 – Marvin LeRoy (1979-82) 13 – Jim Moran (1973-76) Appearances 67 – Mark Smith (1998-01) Strikeouts 56 – Josh Courage (2002-03) 222 – Dave Pahucki (1999-2002) 56 – Josh Copskey (2001-03) 188 – Ken Grant (2002-06) 56 – Dave Pahucki (1999-2002) 181 – Dennis Hogan (1994-97) 54 – Dale Szachewicz (2000-03) 174 – Tim Christman (1994-96) 52 – Ken Grant (2002-06) 165 – John Lannan (2003-05) 51 – Dave Fields (1996-2000) 158 – Ryan Bitter (2003-04) 48 – Eric Baim (1993-96) 157 – Kevin Nevins (1976-79) 45 – Fonz Napolitano (1992-95) 150 – Craig Chaput (2005-present) 44 – Joe Ziobrowski (1983-86) 146 – Jeremy Cabot (1999-2003) 138 – Dave Fields (1996-2000) Games Started 47 – Dave Pahucki (1999-2002) Strikeouts/9 innings 42 – Dave Fields (1996-2000) (Minimum 100 innings) 41 – Ken Grant (2002-06) 12.70 – Tim Christman (1994-96) 35 – Josh Copskey (2001-03) 7.94 – Jeremy Cabot (1999-2003) 35 – Dennis Hogan (1994-97) 7.62 – Dennis Hogan (1994-97) 33 – Craig Chaput (2005-present) Craig Chaput 7.43 – John Lannan (2003-05) 28 – John Lannan (2003-05) 7.40 – Jeff Dupuis (1985-88) 28 – Ryan Bitter (2003-04) 7.32 – Ryan Bitter (2003-04) 28 – Ira Tilton (1994-96) 7.31 – Kevin Nevins (1976-79) 27 – Tim Christman (1994-96) 6.95 – Shaun Sottile (1986-89) 27 – Jeremy Clausi (1994-97) 6.88 – Dick Hunt (1971-74) 27 – Matt Moberg (2006-present) 6.65 – Ken Grant (2002-06)

Innings Pitched Complete Games 313.1 – Dave Pahucki (1999-2002) 20 – Tom Bedard (1978-81) 268.1 – Ken Grant (2002-06) 18 – Dave Fields (1996-2000) 260.0 – Dave Fields (1996-2000) 16 – Dick Hunt (1971-74) 225.1 – Josh Copskey (2001-03 16 – Marvin LeRoy (179-82) 213.2 – Dennis Hogan (1994-97) 16 – Kevin Nevins (1976-79) 210.2 – Craig Chaput (2005-present) 16 – Dave Pahucki (1999-02) 200.1 – Kevin Nevins (1976-79) 15 – Chris Gorton (1985-89) 200.0 – John Lannan (2003-05) 14 – Dennis Hogan (1994-97) 179.1 – Jeremy Clausi (1994-97) 13 – Mike Ruane (1972-74) 178.2 – Marvin LeRoy (1979-82) 12 – Jeremy Clausi (1994-97) 12 – Ira Tilton (1994-96) Saves 16 – Mark Smith (1998-01) K/BB Ratio 13 – Josh Courage (2002-03) (Minimum 100 innings) Ken Grant 9 – Fonz Napolitano (1992-95) 3.74 – Jeremy Cabot (1999-2003) 8 – Doug McGregor (1987-90) 2.93 – Ryan Bitter (2003-04) 8 – Joe Ziobrowski (1983-86) 2.76 – Dave Fields (1996-2000) 7 – Craig Johnson (1995-97) 2.68 – Chris Gorton (1985-89) 7 – James Pacifico (2004-06) 2.60 – Tim Christman (1994-96) 6 – Dan Lazzaroni (2008-present) 2.52 – Dave Pahucki (1999-02) 5 – Jeremy Cabot (1999-2003) 2.47 – Jeremy Clausi (1994-97) 5 – Jeff Dupuis (1985-88) 2.45 – Kevin Brown (1996-99) 5 – Jeremy Giard (1996-99) 2.21 – Craig Johnson (1995-97) 2.01 – John Lannan (2003-05)

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Games Played Runs Batted In Walks Stolen Base Efficiency 57 – Jim Buckley (2002) 54 – Jim Buckley (2002) 52 – Nick Spera (1997) (Minimum 10 Attempts; Since 1985) 57 – Tony Cipolla (2002) 53 – Ryan Finn (2002) 44 – Paul Wilders (1995) 1.000 (19-19) – Nick Scattareggia (1988) 57 – Blake Hanan (2002) 53 – Paul Wilders (1995) 41 – Nick Spera (1999) 1.000 (15-15) – Pasquale Arace (1989) 57 – Tony Cipolla (2001) 51 – Ryan Finn (2001) 39 – Rick Seltzer (2006) 1.000 (17-17) – Javon Overstreet (1993) 57 – Ryan Finn (2001) 50 – Ryan Finn (1999) 38 – Kevin Roberts (2004) 1.000 (14-14) – Fausto Franco (2002) 57 – Blake Hanan (2001) 49 – Trey Gethoefer (1999) 33 – Tony Fiumefreddo (1996) 1.000 (12-12) – Todd Donovan (1998) 57 – Kevin Roberts (2001) 48 – Jacob Willis (2006) 33 – Tony Fiumefreddo (1995) .952 (20-21) – Javon Overstreet (1995) 56 – Held by eight players 44 – Kevin Murray (2000) 33 – Isaak Lazarou (1995) .938 (30-32) – Tony Fiumefreddo (1995) 44 – Mike Ostrander (1997) 33 – Jay Flaherty (1987) .923 (12-13) – Gabe Perez (2005) Batting Average 44 – Steve Borg (1985) 29 – Held by four players .900 (27-30) – Tony Fiumefreddo (1997) (Minimum 50 At Bats) .900 (9-10) – Chris Alesio (1986) .577 – Gary Holle (1975) Doubles Total Bases .421 – Steve Brennan (1986) 23 – Chris Klepps (2008) 131 – Jacob Willis (2006) .418 – Dave Smith (1976) 22 – Trey Gethoefer (1999) 126 – Gabe Perez (2006) On Base Percentage .415 – Paul Wilders (1995) 17 – Ryan Finn (2002) 126 – Ryan Finn (2002) (Minimum 50 Plate .406 – Josh Kean (2002) 17 – Bill Cilento (2001) 125 – Ryan Finn (2001) Appearances) .402 – Bob Bladel (1980) 16 – Jacob Willis (2006) 124 – Jacob Willis (2008) .638 – Gary Holle (1975) .398 – Bob Bladel (1979) 15 – Rick Seltzer (2006) 118 – Ryan Finn (2000) .556 – Paul Wilders (1995) .397 – Tony Feistel (1985) 15 – Tony Cipolla (2004) 108 – Chris Klepps (2008) .523 – Bob Bladel (1980) .397 – Mark Massaroni (1974) 15 – Tony Cipolla (2002) 108 – Jim Buckley (2002) .519 – Nick Spera (2000) .395 – Chris Alesio (1988) 15 – Blake Hanan (2002) 104 – Tony Cipolla (2004) .512 – Steve Brennan (1986) 15 – Josh Kean (2002) 103 – Josh Kean (2002) .508 – Norm Hayner (1982) Hits 15 – Jim Buckley (2001) .507 – Chris Doyle (1983) 80 – Jacob Willis (2008) 15 – Ryan Finn (2001) Extra Base Hits .500 – Nick Scattareggia (1987) 71 – Chris Klepps (2008) 34 – Ryan Finn (2002) .500 – Jay Flaherty (1987) 69 – Kevin Roberts (2001) Triples 30 – Ryan Finn (2001) .500 – Dave Smith (1976) 67 – Jacob Willis (2006) 6 – Jim Kaden (1993) 28 – Chris Klepps (2008) 67 – Tony Cipolla (2004) 5 – Mike Ostrander (1997) 27 – Ryan Finn (2000) Slugging Percentage 67 – Ryan Finn (2001) 5 – Dave Marek (1995) 25 – Jim Buckley (2002) (Minimum 50 Plate 66 – Shawn Hampton (2004) 4 – Nick Messinger (2008) 24 – Jacob Willis (2008) Appearances) 66 – Blake Hanan (2002) 4 – Ryan Finn (2002) 24 – Jacob Willis (2006) 1.183 – Gary Holle (1975) 64 – Ryan Finn (2000) 4 – Todd Donovan (1999) 24 – Tony Cipolla (2004) .790 – Chris Alesio (1988) 64 – Tim Fleischman (1996) 4 – Ryan Finn (1999) 24 – Bill Cilento (2001) .776 – Steve Brennan (1986) 4 – Tony Fiumefreddo (1996) 24 – Trey Gethoefer (1999) .700 – Chuck Sohl (1981) Runs Scored 4 – Pasquale Arace (1988) .670 – Steve Borg (1985) 54 – Chris Klepps (2008) 4 – Nick Scattareggia (1988) Stolen Bases .663 – Ryan Finn (2000) 54 – Nick Spera (1999) 4 – John DeGregory (1978) 36 – Todd Donovan (1997) .650 – Steve Brennan (1985) 51 – Gabe Perez (2006) 4 – Mark Massaroni (1976) 30 – Todd Donovan (1999) .630 – Paul Wilders (1995) 49 – Ryan Finn (2002) 30 – Tony Fiumefreddo (1995) .626 – Chuck Sohl (1979) 49 – Tony Fiumefreddo (1995) 27 – Nick Spera (1999) .624 – Josh Kean (2002) 47 – Jacob Willis (2008) 27 – Tony Fiumefreddo (1997) 47 – Blake Hanan (2001) 25 – Jason DeFilippo (2008) 46 – Tony Cipolla (2004) 24 – Rob McShinsky (1995) At Bats 222 – Kevin Roberts (2001) 46 – Rob McShinsky (1995) 23 – Gabe Perez (2006) 221 – Blake Hanan (2001) 45 – Kevin Roberts (2004) 23 – Blake Hanan (2001) 218 – Jacob Willis (2008) 45 – Tony Cipolla (2002) 21 – Held by three players 209 – Ryan Finn (2002) Home Runs 208 – Kevin Murray (1999) 15 – Steve Borg (1985) 207 – Chris Klepps (2008) 13 – Ryan Finn (2002) 206 – Blake Hanan (2002) 13 – Ryan Finn (2001) 206 – Ryan Finn (2001) 12 – Jim Buckley (2002) 202 – Jim Buckley (2002) 12 – Ryan Finn (2000) 200 – Kevin Roberts (2004) 11 – Gabe Perez (2006) 11 – Gary Holle (1975) Hit By Pitch 19 – Bill Cilento (1999) 10 – Jacob Willis (2008) 17 – Tony Cipolla (2001) 10 – Matt Mueller (2002) 13 – Nick Messinger (2008) 10 – Jim Buckley (2000) 13 – Tony Cipolla (2004) 10 – George Bannell (1986) 11 – Jason DeFilippo (2008) 10 – Steve Borg (1986) Jacob Willis 11 – Phil Cahill (2007) 11 – Rob McShinsky (1995) 10 – Lou Gatozzi (2005) 10 – Shawn Hampton (2003) 10 – Tony Cipolla (2002) 10 – Paul Wilders (1996)

Tony Cipolla Bold Italic = Active Player Bold = Stat set during 2008 season

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Games Played Runs Scored Home Runs Doubles 220 – Tony Cipolla (2001-04) 158 – Ryan Finn (1999-02) 220 – Blake Hanan (2001-04) 47 – Ryan Finn (1999-02) 56 – Jacob Willis (2005-08) 154 – Chris Klepps (2005-08) 28 – Jim Buckley (1999-02) 54 – Ryan Finn (1999-2002) 208 – Ryan Finn (1999-2002) 145 – Tony Cipolla (2001-04) 205 – Jacob Willis (2005-08) 26 – Jacob Willis (2005-08) 45 – Chris Klepps (2005-08) 145 – Kevin Roberts (2001-04) 25 – Steve Borg (1984-87) 44 – Tony Cipolla (2001-04) 204 – Kevin Roberts (2001-04) 144 – Blake Hanan (2001-04) 198 – Rick Seltzer (2005-08) 24 – Rick Seltzer (2005-08) 42 – Jim Buckley (1999-2002) 140 – Jacob Willis (2005-08) 20 – Steve Brennan (1983-85) 41 – Blake Hanan (2001-04) 196 – Chris Klepps (2005-08) 140 – Nick Spera (1997-2000) 190 – Tony Fiumefreddo (1995-98) 20 – Dave Howard (1986-89) 40 – Paul Wilders (1993-96) 137 – Tony Fiumefreddo (1995-98) 20 – Dave Marek (1995-98) 39 – Rick Seltzer (2005-08) 190 – Matt Gidaly (2003-06) 128 – Rick Seltzer (2005-08) 190 – Scott King (2003-06) 20 – Chuck Sohl (1979-81) 38 – Kevin Roberts (2001-04) 121 – Dave Marek (1995-98) 17 – Tony Cipolla (2001-04) 37 – Dave Marek (1995-98) 37 – Scott King (2003-06) Runs Batted In Ryan Finn 193 – Ryan Finn (1999-2002) Triples 139 – Jim Buckley (1999-2002) 13 – Ryan Finn (1999-2002) 133 – Dave Marek (1995-98) 11 – Pasquale Arace (1987-90) 131 – Jacob Willis (2005-08) 11 – Todd Donovan (1997-99) 127 – Paul Wilders (1993-96) 11 – Dave Marek (1995-98) 124 – Rick Seltzer (2005-08) 10 – Mark Massaroni (1974-77) 115 – Chris Klepps (2005-08) 9 – Tony Fiumefreddo (1995-98) 112 – Tony Cipolla (2001-04) 8 – Chris Alesio (1986-89) 102 – Craig Turnbull (1984-87) 8 – Jim Howard (1981-84) 102 – Scott King (2003-06) 8 – Jim Kaden (1990-93) 7 – Nick Scattareggia (1986-89) 7 – Paul Wilders (1993-96) 7 – Scott King (2003-06) Walks 147 – Nick Spera (1997-2000) 113 – Rick Seltzer (2005-08) 107 – Tony Cipolla (2001-04) 104 – Kevin Roberts (2001-04) 100 – Tony Fiumefreddo (1995-98) 93 – Norm Hayner (1982-85) 86 – Bill Cilento (1998-2001) 82 – Paul Wilders (1993-96) 78 – Khris Clemens (1981-84) 77 – Dave Marek (1995-98) 74 – Javon Overstreet (1993-96) Total Bases Rick Seltzer 471 – Ryan Finn (1999-2002) 394 – Jacob Willis (2005-08) 324 – Chris Klepps (2005-08) 317 – Scott King (2003-06) 315 – Dave Marek (1995-98) 310 – Jim Buckley (1999-2002) Batting Average 306 – Tony Cipolla (2001-04) (Minimum 200 At Bats) 300 – Rick Seltzer (2005-08) .364 – Steve Brennan (1983-86) 296 – Blake Hanan (2001-04) .363 – Josh Kean (2001-02) 291 – Kevin Roberts (2001-04) .357 – Chris Alesio (1986-89) .356 – Dave Smith (1976-78) .353 – Bob Bladel (1977-80) Bold Italic = Active Player .342 – Jacob Willis (2005-08) Bold = Stat set during .341 – Khris Clemens (1981-84) 2008 season .340 – Tom Shepardson (1981-84) .336 – Nick Scattareggia (1986-89) .336 – Bob Helm (1977-80) Hits 254 – Jacob Willis (2005-08) 250 – Ryan Finn (1999-2002) 225 – Chris Klepps (2005-08) 218 – Tony Cipolla (2001-04) 218 – Blake Hanan (2001-04) 212 – Kevin Roberts (2001-04) 196 – Dave Marek (1995-98) 178 – Scott King (2003-06) 177 – Rick Seltzer (2005-08) 176 – Tim Fleischman (1993-96)

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Extra Base Hits At Bats 114 – Ryan Finn (1999-2002) 803 – Blake Hanan (2001-04) 85 – Jacob Willis (2005-08) 775 – Kevin Roberts (2001-04) 70 – Jim Buckley (1999-2002) 757 – Ryan Finn (1999-2002) 68 – Rick Seltzer (2005-08) 742 – Jacob Willis (2005-08) 68 – Dave Marek (1995-98) 740 – Tony Cipolla (2001-04) 65 – Chris Klepps (2005-08) 733 – Chris Klepps (2005-08) 63 – Tony Cipolla (2001-04) 668 – Scott King (2003-06) 61 – Paul Wilders (1993-96) 644 – Rick Seltzer (2005-08) 57 – Chris Alesio (1986-89) 629 – Dave Marek (1995-98) 55 – Dave Howard (1986-89) 593 – Tony Fiumefreddo (1995-98) Stolen Bases Hit By Pitch 81 – Blake Hanan (2001-04) 47 – Tony Cipolla (2001-04) 80 – Nick Spera (1997-2000) 39 – Bill Cilento (1998-2001) 80 – Tony Fiumefreddo (1995-98) 29 – Chris Klepps (2005-08) 78 – Todd Donovan (1997-99) 28 – Ryan Finn (1999-2002) 51 – Kevin Roberts (2001-04) 26 – Jacob Willis (2005-08) 51 – Ryan Finn (1999-2002) 25 – Nick Spera (1997-2000) 47 – Jim Howard (1981-84) 21 – Rick Seltzer (2005-08) 47 – Javon Overstreet (1993-96) 19 – Nick Messinger (2006-present) 44 – Scott King (2003-06) 19 – Rob McShinsky (1993-96) Jacob Willis 41 – Jason DeFilippo (2006-present) 18 – Held by three players Stolen Base Efficiency (Minimum 20 attempts) .897 (35-39) – Pasquale Arace (1987-90) .872 (34-39) – Rob McShinsky (1993-96) .871 (27-31) – Jim Kaden (1990-93) .870 (47-54) – Javon Overstreet (1993-96) .867 (39-45) – Fausto Franco (1999-2002) Bold Italic = Active Player .854 (41-48) – Jason DeFilippo (2006-present) Bold = Stat set during .850 (35-41) – Gabe Perez (2005-06) 2008 season .848 (78-92) – Todd Donovan (1997-99) .833 (80-96) – Tony Fiumefreddo (1995-98) .818 (18-22) – Tony Cipolla (2001-04) .811 (30-37) – Paul Lazzaro (1996-99)

The 200-Hit Club (Six Members) 254 – Jacob Willis (2005-08) 218 – Tony Cipolla (2001-04) 250 – Ryan Finn (1999-2002) 218 – Blake Hanan (2001-04) 225 – Chris Klepps (2005-08) 212 – Kevin Roberts (2001-04)

The 100-Hit Club (34 Members) Jason DeFilippo 196 – Dave Marek (1995-98) 113 – Jason DeFilippo (2006-present) 178 – Scott King (2003-06) 109 – Tom Napoli (1988-91) 177 – Rick Seltzer (2005-08) 108 – Eric Hildenbrand (2003-06) 176 – Tim Fleischman (1993-96) 106 – Gabe Perez (2005-06) 174 – Jim Buckley (1999-2002) 105 – Dave Smith (1976-78) 167 – Tony Fiumefreddo (1995-98) 104 – Tom Shepardson (1981-84) 166 – Nick Spera (1997-2000) 101 – Trey Gethoefer (1998-99) 158 – Todd Donovan (1997-99) 101 – Shawn Barnes (1995-98) 157 – Paul Wilders (1993-96) 100 – Rob McShinsky (1993-96) 149 – Chris Alesio (1986-89) 100 – Javon Overstreet (1993-96) 141 – Bob Helm (1977-80) 100 – Jay Flaherty (1984-87) 136 – Pasquale Arace (1987-90) 130 – Craig Turnbull (1984-87) 128 – Joe Mariano (1986-89) 127 – Matt Gidaly (2003-06) 127 – Bill Lazio (2003-06) 127 – Khris Clemens (1981-84) 124 – Nick Scattareggia (1986-89) 123 – Bill Cilento (2001-04) 122 – Steve Brennan (1983-85) 119 – Jim Howard (1981-84) 115 – Mike Ostrander (1996-99) 115 – Bob Bladel (1977-80)

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The Record Book TEAM RECORDS

Games Runs Per Game Total Bases Hit By Pitch Stolen Bases At Bats Stolen Base Efficiency 58 – 2001 8.0 – 1986 836 – 2002 67 – 2008 141 – 1997 1854 – 2002 (Since 1985) 57 – 2002 7.8 – 1982 835 – 2008 66 – 1999 122 – 1995 1847 – 2008 .942 (65-69) – 1993 56 – 1999, 2008 7.0 – 1995 765 – 2006 59 – 2005 103 – 1999, 2002 1798 – 2006 .900 (36-40) – 1987 55 – 1997, 2006 6.8 – 1989 693 – 2005 58 – 2001 81 – 2001 1777 – 2001 .871 (27-31) – 1988 53 – 2003, 2004 6.5 – 2008 675 – 1999 52 – 2007 74 – 1998, 2003 1716 – 2005 .852 (23-27) – 1986 .841 (122-145) – 1995 Wins Home Runs On-Base 34 – 1999 58 – 2002 Percentage 31 – 1995 54 – 1986 .448 – 1979 30 – 2008 46 – 2008 .420 – 1982 29 – 2001, 2005 43 – 2006 .409 – 1995 28 – 1996 38 – 2005 .403 – 1980 .396 – 1978 Losses Runs Batted In 35 – 2003 325 – 2008 Slugging 34 – 1997 303 – 2006 Percentage 33 – 2007 301 – 2002 .513 – 1986 32 – 1998, 2000 297 – 1999 .501 – 1982 31 – 2006 267 – 1995 .472 – 1989 .460 – 1985 Batting Average Doubles .457 – 1988 .334 – 1982 123 – 2008 .325 – 1989 113 – 2002 Walks .310 – 1976, 1978 104 – 2001 262 – 1997 1966 Siena Saints .307 – 1983 102 – 2006 256 – 1995 .300 – 2008 100 – 1999 223 – 2006 209 – 1999 Hits Triples 206 – 1996 554 – 2008 16 – 1998, 2004 529 – 2002 15 – 1996, 1999 Strikeouts 506 – 2006 14 – 1995, 2006 382 – 1997 479 – 1999 13 – 2005 370 – 2001 474 – 2004 12 – 1979, 1988, 1997 362 – 2005 359 – 2003 Runs Extra Base Hits 340 – 2002 365 – 2008 180 – 2002 345 – 2002 179 – 2008 337 – 1998, 2006 159 – 2006 334 – 1999 149 – 2005 309 – 2001 143 – 2001 Bold = Stat set during 2008 season 1969 Siena Saints

Single-Season Program Records Games Played 58 2001 Most Wins 34 1999 Fewest Wins 2 1973 Best W-L Percentage .645 (31-17) 1995 Most Losses 35 2003 Fewest Losses 6 1974 Most Wins (MAAC) 21 1999 Fewest Wins (MAAC) 5 1990, 1992 Most Losses (MAAC) 15 1998, 2006 Fewest Losses (MAAC) 4 1995, 1996 Best W-L Percentage (MAAC) .807 (21-5) 1999 All-Time Program Records 1975 Siena Saints Number Year(s) Overall Division I Record 586-677-6 1977-present Overall MAAC Record 238-177 1990-present MAAC Tourney Appearances 8 ’95, ’96, ’97, ’99, ’01, ’02, ’05, ’08 MAAC Tourney Record 18-11 MAAC Championships 4 1995, 1996, 1997, 1999 Regular-Season Champs 4 1995, 1996, 1999, 2001 NCAA Regional Appearances 1 1999 NCAA Regional Record 0-2 1999 Longest Winning Streak 11 2001, 2008 Longest Losing Streak 21 2007 Longest Game (By Innings) 16 1971 Largest Winning Margin 22 1978 Largest Losing Margin 28 2002 1999 Siena Saints

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CAREER .300 HITTERS

Career .300 Averages* 1 .364 Steve Brennan (122 for 335) 2 .363 Josh Kean (73 for 201) 3 .357 Chris Alesio (149 for 417) 4 .356 Dave Smith (105 for 295) 5 .353 Bob Bladel (115 for 326) 6 .342 Jacob Willis (254 for 742) 7 .341 Khris Clemens (127 for 373) 8 .340 Tom Shepardson (104 for 306) 9 .336 Nick Scattareggia (124 for 369) 10 .336 Bob Helm (141 for 420) 11 .330 Ryan Finn (250 for 757) 12 .328 Chet Smith (129 for 393) 13 .327 Todd Donovan (158 for 482) 14 .325 Pasquale Arace (136 for 418) Gary Holle ’74-’76 Pasquale Arace ’87-’90 Tim Fleischman ’93-’96 15 .324 Joe Mariano (128 for 395) #13 in career batting average #16 in career batting average 16 .319 Nick Spera (166 for 520) 17 .317 Tim Fleischman (176 for 555) 18 .315 Jay Flaherty (100 for 317) 19 .312 Paul Wilders (157 for 498) 20 .312 Dave Marek (196 for 629) 21 .310 Mike Serbalik (85 for 274) 22 .309 Trey Gethoefer (101 for 327) 23 .308 Craig Turnbull (130 for 422) 24 .308 Ken Hayner (134 for 435) 25 .307 Chris Klepps (225 for 733) 26 .307 Mark Massaroni (97 for 316) 27 .307 Shawn Hampton (116 for 378) 28 .307 Dan Saullo (92 for 300) 29 .303 Rob McShinsky (100 for 330) Paul Wilders ’93-’96 Ryan Finn ’99-’02 Josh Kean ’99-’02 *Minimum 200 Plate Appearances #18 in career batting average #10 in career batting average #2 in career batting average

THE BEST AND THE WORST HITTING RECORDS PITCHING RECORDS THE BEST THE WORST THE BEST THE WORST .334 (1982) BATTING AVERAGE .207 (1973) 2.95 (1970) ERA 8.34 (1992) 554 (2008) HITS 98 (1972) 67 (1970) RUNS ALLOWED 377 (2002) 365 (2008) RUNS 49 (1973) 40 (1970) EARNED RUNS ALLOWED 316 (2001) 8.0 (1986) RUNS PER GAME 2.7 (1973) 306 (2004) STRIKEOUTS 62 (1972) 59 (2002) HOME RUNS 1 (1970) 23 (1996) COMPLETE GAMES 2 (2007) 325 (2008) RUNS BATTED IN 42 (1972) 14 (1984) SAVES 0 (1990) 123 (2008) DOUBLES 9 (1972) 8 (2001) SHUTOUTS 0 (’89, ’00, ’07) 16 (1998, 2004) TRIPLES 2 (1986) 455.0 (2008) INNINGS PITCHED 115.0 (1972) 180 (2002) EXTRA BASE HITS 16 (1972) 2.11 (2004) K/BB RATIO 0.72 (1981) 836 (2002) TOTAL BASES 257 (1990) 59 (1973) WALKS 250 (2006) .448 (1979) ON BASE PERCENTAGE .314 (1992) 95 (1970) HITS ALLOWED 533 (2002) .513 (1986) SLUGGING PERCENTAGE .301 (1990) 2 (1982) HIT BY PITCH 85 (2008) 262 (1997) WALKS 50 (1973) 10 (1983) WILD PITCHES 69 (1998) 85 (1971) STRIKEOUTS 382 (1997) 0 (1994, 1995) BALKS 14 (2006) 67 (2008) HIT BY PITCH 1 (1972) 7.29 (1978) K/9 INN 4.39 (1981) 141 (1997) STOLEN BASES 12 (1979) 3.39 (1988) BB/9 INN 8.20 (1982) .942 (65-69) (1993) STOLEN BASE EFFICIENCY .681 (1991) 7.01 (1970) H/9 INNING 11.92 (1993) 1854 (2002) AT BATS 493 (1973) DEFENSIVE RECORDS THE BEST THE WORST 7.01 (1970) H/9 INNING 11.92 (1993) 1365 (2008) PUT OUTS 550 (1983) 619 (2008) ASSISTS 222 (1984) 45 (1980) ERRORS 132 (2000) 2071 (2008) TOTAL CHANCES 869 (1983) .960 (1996) FIELDING % .898 (1992) 69 (2006) DOUBLE PLAYS 13 (1986)

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The Record Book FRESHMAN RECORDS Pitching Victories ERA (Minimum 25 Innings) Games Started Saves 9 – Dave Pahucki (1999) 1.77 – Chris Gorton (1985) 13 – Josh Copskey (2001) 6 – Dan Lazzaroni (2008) 8 – Zach Hartman (2008) 2.45 – Jeremy Clausi (1994) 12 – Dave Pahucki (1999) 2 – Craig Chaput (2005) 6 – Dave Fields (1996) 2.59 – Tim Christman (1994) 11 – Matt Moberg (2006) 2 – Jason Kiser (1999) 5 – Josh Copskey (2001) 3.38 – Marvin LeRoy (1979) 9 – Craig Marcellus (2007) 1 – Trevor Reid (2004) 5 – Ken Grant (2002) 3.48 – Ron Bulich (1985) 8 – Ken Grant (2002) 1 – Mark Smith (1998) 5 – Jason Kiser (1999) 8 – Zach Hartman (2008) 1 – Dale Szachewicz (2000) Appearances Strikeouts 18 – Dale Szachewicz (2000) Innings Pitched Complete Games 61 – Tim Christman (1994) 17 – Jason Kiser (1999) 76. 0 – Dave Pahucki (1999) 6 – Chris Gorton (1985) 46 – Dave Pahucki (1999) 16 – Mark Smith (1998) 74.0 – Zach Hartman (2008) 6 – Dave Pahucki (1999) 45 – Ken Grant (2002) 14 – Zach Hartman (2008) 70.1 – Josh Copskey (2001) 5 – Zach Hartman (2008) 43 – Chris Gorton (1985) 14 – Will Hassett (2006) 67.2 – Matt Moberg (2006) 4 – Tim Christman (1994) 37 – Matt Moberg (2006) 14 – Craig Chaput (2005) 55.1 – Craig Marcellus (2007) 4 – Dennis Hogan (1992) 14 – Josh Copskey (2001) 14 – Craig Johnson (1995) 14 – Sean Keeler (2006)

Zach Hartman

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Hitting Gary Holle Games Played Home Runs 57 – Tony Cipolla (2001) 9 – Ryan Finn (2001) 57 – Blake Hanan (2001) 5 – Jacob Willis (2005) 57 – Kevin Roberts (2001) 5 – Chris Alesio (1986) 53 – Nick Spera (1997) 3 – Gary DerHagopian (2007) 51 – Chris Klepps (2005) 3 – Todd Donovan (1997) 3 – Dave Marek (1995) Average (Minimum 50 Plate Appearances) Runs Batted In .577 (41-71) – Gary Holle (1975) 50 – Ryan Finn (2001) .418 (33-79) – Dave Smith (1976) 32 – Kevin Roberts (2001) .397 (25-63) – Mark Massaroni (1974) 31 – Dave Marek (1995) .376 (35-93) – Sean Dougherty (1999) 28 – Jacob Willis (2005) .374 (34-91) – Norm Hayner (1982) 27 – Blake Hanan (2001) Hits Doubles 69 – Kevin Roberts (2001) 14 – Kevin Quaranto (2008) 57 – Ryan Finn (1999) 14 – Jacob Willis (2005) 53 – Todd Donovan (1997) 14 – Blake Hanan (2001) 51 – Chris Klepps (2005) 12 – Kevin Roberts (2001) 51 – Jacob Willis (2005) 12 – Brian Schmotzer (2003) Runs Scored Triples 49 – Tony Fiumefreddo (1995) 5 – Dave Marek (1995) 47 – Blake Hanan (2001) 4 – Todd Donovan (1997) 39 – Dave Marek (1995) 4 – Tony Fiumefreddo (1995) 38 – Todd Donovan (1997) 2 – Jacob Willis (2005) 36 – Ryan Finn (1999) 2 – Pasquale Arace (1987) 36 – Kevin Roberts (2001) 2 – John Kaelin (1998)

Walks Stolen Bases 52 – Nick Spera (1997) 36 – Todd Donovan (1997) 33 – Ryan Finn (2001) 30 – Tony Fiumefreddo (1995) 29 – Todd Donovan (1997) 23 – Blake Hanan (2001) 26 – Tony Cipolla (2001) 19 – Nick Spera (1997) 25 – Kevin Roberts (2001) 16 – Kevin Roberts (2001) Total Bases Hit By Pitch 102 – Ryan Finn (2001) 17 – Tony Cipolla (2001) 89 – Kevin Roberts (2001) 9 – Nick Spera (1997) 84 – Jacob Willis (2005) 7 – Chris Klepps (2005) 78 – Blake Hanan (2001) 7 – Ryan Finn (2001) 74 – Dave Marek (1995) 7 – Blake Hanan (2001) Extra Base Hits 23 – Ryan Finn (2001) 21 – Jacob Willis (2005) 16 – Kevin Quaranto (2008) 16 – Blake Hanan (2001) 16 – Dave Howard (1986)

Stolen Base Efficiency (Minimum 8 Attempts) 1.000 (8-8) – Tim Fleischman (1993) 1.000 (8-8) – Joe Niedrick (2000) .937 (30-32) – Tony Fiumefreddo (1995) .900 (9-10) – Chris Alesio (1986) .846 (11-13) – Ryan Finn (2001)

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Casey, George 1972-1973 Howard, Jim 1981-1984 A Castellani, Steve 1999-2002 F Howard, Dave 1986-1989 Abernathy, Don 1989-1992 Cebek, Frank 2007-2008 Faiola, Jerry 1990-1991 Hoyer, Ken 1978-1979 Alesio, Chris 1986-1989 Chaput, Craig 2005-2008 Farina, Joe 1993-1995 Hudson, Kyle 2008 Alkinburgh, Scott 1987-1989 Chessare, Joe Feistel, Tony 1983-1986 Hunt, Dick 1971-1974 Amador, Juan 2008 Chiavelli, John Fields, Dave 1996-2000 Huntington, Howard Ambury, Michael 2005-2008 Chicosky, Frank 1978-1979 Fila, Geoff 1994 Hurtado, Maikel 2007-2008 Amorsano, Dennis 1987-1990 Christman, Tim 1994-1996 Filer, Joe 1976 Amyot, Norm Pre 1970 Cilento, Bill 1998-2001 Finamore 1970 J Anderson, Jim Cioffi, Lou 1972-1975 Finn, Ryan 1999-2002 Jachym, Matt 1995 Anderson, Eric 1995-1997 Cipolla, Tony 2001-2004 Fish, Brendan 1992 Jankowski, Eric 1983 Anderson, Bob 1987-1990 Cirlincione, Chris 2008 Fiumefreddo, Tony 1995-1998 Jerard Rich 1971-1972 Arace, Pasquale 1987-1990 Clark, Kevin 1991-1994 Flaherty, Jay 1984-1987 Johnson, Craig 1995-1997 Arasin, Justin 2002, 2005 Clausi, Jeremy 1994-1997 Fleischman, Tim 1993-1996 Arcaro, Canyon Clemens, Khris 1981-1984 Flint, Shane 1990-1991 K Archer, Dave Pre 1970 Coco, Rob Flynn, Tom Pre 1970 Kaden, Jim 1990-1993 Atkins, Mike Cohan, Mike Flynn, Bob Pre 1970 Kaelin, Jon 1998 Avery, Bob 1988-1990 Coleman, Al 1998-1999 Flynt, Bob 1972 Kane, Mike 1973 B Conley, Frank Pre 1970 Francisco, Dale Kassekerk, Rob 2000 Copskey, Josh 2001-2003 Franco, Fausto 1999-2002 Katleski, Dave 1983 Baim, Eric 1993-1996 Corcoran, Jerry Fryc, Mark 1972-1975 Kavovit, Jeff 1987 Ballas, Steve Courage, Josh 2002-2003 Fuller, Steve 1985 Kean, Josh 2001-2002 Baney, Joe “Tom” 1972-1974 Crovello, Steve 1984-1985 G Keeler, Sean 2006 Bannell, George 1984-1987 Currie, Todd 1988-1991 Kennedy, Kevin 1990-1993 Barnes, Shawn 1995-1998 D Gabrielsen, Bob 1977 Kennedy, Tom Barrett, Rich 1997-1998 Gadomski, Dave 1974-1975 Khoury, Louis 2002-2003 Batista, Greg 2004-2005 D’Alessandro, John 1995-1998 Gadomski, Phil 1985-1987 Kieltyka, Nick 2005 Bauer, Jim 1975 Davies, Dave 1977-1978 Gaetani, Jim 1987-1990 Killeen, Tom 1970-1971 Bedard, Tom 1978-1981 Davis 1970 Gallagher, Dan 1994 Killiany, Jeff 1990-1993 Bennett, Rich 1998-2000 DeFilippis, Chris 1999-2000 Gallagher, Terry 1991 Kilmer, Malcolm 1973-1975 Berardo, Mark Manager DeFilippo, Jason 2006-2008 Garry, Phil 1973-1975 King, Scott 2003-2006 Bitter, Ryan DeGaetano, Pete Pre 1970 Gattozzi, Lou 2004-2005 King, Ryan 2005-2008 Bladel, Bob 1977-1980 DeGregory, John 1977-1979 Gethoefer, Trey 1998-1999 King, Gerry 1972-1974 Blair, Corey 1999-2000 DeLorenzo, Pat Getman, Dan 1991-1992 King, Jeff Blasi, Richard Pre 1970 DelVecchio, Chris 2000-2003 Geyer, Andy 1997-2000 Kiser, Jason 1999-2001 Bogdanowicz, Eric Pre 1970 DePaul, Guy 1978,1980 Giansanti, Anthony 2007-2008 Kisselburgh, Jim 1975 Borg, Steve 1984-1987 DerHagopian, Gary 2007-2008 Giard, Jeremy 1996-1999 Kittler, Bill 1983-1984 Breault, Tim 1996-1999 DeSarro, Joe 1989 Gidaly, Matt 2003-2006 Klauser, Gerard 1979 Brehm, Jerry Pre 1970 Devine, Dan 1972-1974 Giselhardt, Tom 1975 Klepps, Chris 2005-2008 Brennan, John 1982-1985 Diaz, Rafael 1998-2000 Gokey, Tom Knoff , Justin 2000-2002 Brennan, Steve 1983-1985 Dillon, Mike 2001 Gordon, Bill Kostanoski, Keith 1994-1996 Brennan, Pat DiMartini, Scott 2001 Gorton, Chris 1985-1989 Kovanis, Al 1970 Broeker, Mike 1993-1994 DiPetta, Don 2008 Grad, Frank 1993-1994 Kuchark, Gary 1997-2000 Brophy, Kevin DiPippo, Dave 1996 Grant, Ken 2002-2006 Kunkle, Brent 2001-2003 Brown, Dustin Disa, Mike 1996 Grasso, Joe 1970 Brown, Kevin 1996-1999 Dolan, Greg 1992-1993 Grieco, Anthony 1993 L Brucia, James Pre 1970 Dolan, Tom Pre 1970 Grisanti 1973 LaBate, Jim 1971-1973 Buckley, Jim 1999-2002 Dona, Fred 1970 Guido, Bob Lake, Bill 1982-1984 Budke, Bill Donnelly, Steve 1975-1976 H LaMattina, Jim 1993-1996 Bulich, Ron 1985-1987 Donovan, Todd 1997-1999 Langer, Mike 1999-2000 Buonocore, P.J. 1993-1996 Dougherty, Sean 1999-2000 Hampton, Shawn 2003 Lannan, John 2003-2005 Burg, Jack Pre 1970 Downey, Joe 2001 Hanan, Blake 2001-2003 Lannon, Mike 1972,1974 Burke, Ryan 2007-2008 Downing, Stu 1992-1993 Happ, Chris 1997-1998 LaRose, Frank 1982-1984 Burnett, Josh 2002-2005 Doyle, Chris 1982-1984 Harrell, Bill Pre 1970 Laux, Paul 1983-1986 Bush, Tom Dunn, Mike 1989-1992 Hartman, Zach 2008 Lawrence, John 1970 Byron, Pete Dupuis, Jeff 1985-1988 Hassett, Will 2006-2008 Lazarou, Isaak 1995-1996 C Durkin, Larry 1970-1973 Hawk, Kevin 2006 Lazio, Bill 2003-2006 Duryea, Bill Hayner, Ken 1979-1982 Lazzaro, Paul 1996-1999 Cabot, Jeremy 1999-2003 E Hayner, Norm 1982-1985 Lazzaroni, Dan 2008 Cagianello, Dave 1991-1992 Helm, Bob 1977-1980 LeMay, Jack 1970 Cahill, Phil 2006-2008 Eaton, George 1969-70 Hepp, Tom 1971 Lenihan, Jim 1973 Calhoun, Todd 1983-1985 Esposito, Buster 1984 Hildenbrand, Eric 2003-2006 LeRoy, Marvin 1979-1982 Camisasca, Ron Hogan, Dennis 1994-1997 Lilienthal, Tom 2002 Caporale, Chris Manager Hogan, Dave 1992-1995 Lodato, Dominick Carpenter, 1970 Holle, Gary 1975-1976 Lussier, Brian 1991-1992 Carroll, Kevin 1988-1989 Hopkins, Tom 2005-2008 Lynch, Mark 1991

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Ringer, Dave 1979 Thompson, Chuck M O Ripchik, P.J. Thompson, James Mahoney, Chris 2002-2003 O’Brien, Bob 1982-1984 Rivera, Moises 2007-2008 Tilton, Ira 1994-1996 Mallozzi, Mike 1997-2000 Oliva, Phil 1992 Roberti, Roy 1983 Todd, Joe 1971-1973 Maney, 1971 O’Reilly, Neal 1975 Roberts, Kevin 2001-2003 Towne, Ben 1999 Marcellus, Craig 2007-2008 Orlando, Tony 1987 Roberts, Mike 1996-1997 Traversa, Brian 1986-1989 Marek, Dave 1995-1998 Orlick, Mike 2004-2005 Rogers, Chris 1974-1976 Turnbull, Craig 1984-1987 Mariano, Joe 1986-1989 Oslica, Larry 1970 Ronkese, Frank 1979-1981 Twiss, Ed Marsallo, Anthony Ostrander, Mike 1996-1999 Rose, 1980 Martin, Jeff 1979-1981 Ott, Craig 1981 Roy, Randy 1990 U Martin, Dan 1987 Overstreet, Javon 1993-1996 Ruane, Mike 1972-1974 Unson, John 1986-1987 Martino, Bob 1981 Massaroni, Mark 1974-1977 P S V Matthews, Tom 1970-1971 Pacifico, James 2004-2006 Sanborn, Mark 2001-2002 Vaccarino, Chuck 1985-1988 McGrath, Jack 1970 Pahucki, David 1999-2002 Saullo, Dan 1988-1991 Vahey, Joe 1986 McGregor, Doug 1987-1990 Paradise, Tom 1974-1977 Scarpinato, Joe 1991-1993 Vaida, Chuck 1996-1998 McLaughlin, Joe Paris, Pete 2005-2006 Scattareggia, Nick 1986-1989 Valletta, Len 1981-1982 McShinsky, Rob 1993-1996 Parks, Jim 1989-1992 Schiraldi, Ben 1976-1977 Venditti, Mike 1983-1986 Meehan, Pete 1982-1984 Parks, Ron 1989-1992 Schmitz, 1970 Vinchiarello, Chris 1996 Meisel, Paul 1980-1981 Parmenter, John Schmotzer, Brian 2003-2006 Vines, Rick 1977 Messinger, Nick 2006-2008 Partigianoni, Dan 1991-1992 Schulze, Eric 1990 Vitalone, Matt 2005 Metz, Paul 1980 Pasieka, John 2003 Scott, Eric 1995-1996 Vopal, John 1992-1994 Miccio, Ralph 1970 Perez, Gabe 2005-2006 Seifert, Paul 1991-1993 Michalik, Karl 1989 Perry, Dave 1993-1994 Seltzer, Rick 2005-2008 W Miklas, Dan 2007-2008 Phillips, Andy 2000-2001 Serbalik, Mike 1990-1992 Miller, Doug 1976-1978 Wade, Ryan 1999 Pickett, Warren 1978 Sgro, Drew 2006 Ward, Kevin 1988-1990 Mills, T.D. 1997-1998 Pilatich, Tony 1977-1978 Shepardson, Tom 1981-1984 Moberg, Matt 2006-2008 Weber, Fred Pilatich, Jeff 1989-1990 Shields, Tom 1970 Weingart, Dan 2003 Monaco, Larry 1982-1984 Pinto, Steve 1987,1990 Silva, Jay 1979-1980 Moran, Jim 1973-1976 Wells, Andy 2006 Plantier, Mark 1986-1989 Simone, Ralph 1976 Wells, Kevin 2001-2003 Moreau 1980 Plunkett, Brian 1975-1976 Smith, Mark 1998-2001 Moser, T.R. 2001 Wengert, Brent 1999-2002 Polsky, Barry 1991-1994 Smith, Dave 1976-1978 Wilders, Paul 1993-1996 Mruczek, Eric 2007-2008 Poole, Jim 1973 Smith, Chet 1978-1981 Mueller, Matt 2002-2003 Wilkes, John 2003-2006 Potrikus, JJ 2006 Snyder, Kevin 2005-2006 Williams, Al 2007-2008 Mundell, Tim 1981 Price, Chuck 1980-1981 Sohl, Chuck 1979-1981 Murphy, Bob 1976-1979 Willis, Jake 2005-2008 Pugliano, Frank Sottile, Shaun 1986-1989 Winogradoff, Alex 1991 Murray, Kevin 1999-2000 Spaeth, Kevin 1990-1991 Muscara, Corey 2005-2006 Q Winter, Tom 1982-1984 Spera, Nick 1997-2000 Witt, Lou N Quaranto, Kevin 2008 Staschak, Dave 1977-1980 Woods, Steve 1971,1973-74 Stec, Paul 1977 Wotherspoon, Bryan 2007 Napoli, Tom 1988-1991 R Sterling, Ed 1976-1977 Napolitano, Fonz 1992-1995 Racca, Andy 1992 Summer, Todd 1993-1996 Y Natalie, Skip 1970-1971 Sumple, Kyle 2008 Reardon, Jeff 1997-2000 Young, Pete Neidrick, Joe 2000 Reardon, John 1982 Sutherland, Tom 1976 Nevins, Kevin 1976-1979 Reddy, Scott 1996-1997 Synakowski, Gary 1985 Z Nicholson, Tom 1977,1980 Reickert, Lee 1970 Szachewicz, Dale 2000-2003 Noonan 1980 Zampier, Greg 1978-1981 Reid, Trevor 2004-2006 T Zeccola, Mark 1983 Rich, Jason Manager Ziobrowski, Joe 1983-1986 Riecke, Scott 1993 Tagliaferri, Mike 1979-1980 Tarantino, Gary 2001-2003 Zmudoski, Jason 2000 Riggi, Tony 1981 Zurlo, Paul 1990-1991 Rikert, Dusty 1993 Tellstone, Jon 1990-1992 Riley, Jim 1979-1982 Thompson, Bob 1978-1981

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The Record Book MISCELLANEOUS TEAM STATS

Hitting Pitching YEAR GP OB % K BB H HR BA K BB H HR ERA 2008 56 ,383 316 193 554 46 .300 236 231 519 42 6.07 2007 45 .333 291 114 379 26 .259 205 183 468 42 6.58 2006 55 .372 331 223 506 43 .281 265 250 511 37 6.11 2005 52 .343 364 151 455 38 .265 302 169 447 24 4.57 2004 53 .355 303 185 474 20 .274 306 145 477 40 4.83 2003 53 .315 359 175 373 22 .227 278 186 517 36 6.03 2002 57 .356 340 171 529 59 .285 302 169 533 32 5.27 2001 58 .349 370 198 458 33 .258 268 184 533 33 5.10 2000 47 .295 307 182 429 33 .274 275 215 501 30 6.71 1999 56 .390 324 209 479 22 .293 288 174 524 51 5.87 1998 49 .381 304 178 422 29 .297 216 223 447 49 7.91 1997 55 .381 382 262 419 19 .268 268 201 493 18 5.36 1996 48 .373 252 206 418 19 .270 294 180 397 25 5.41 1995 48 .409 241 256 427 21 .294 281 196 399 23 5.00 1994 47 .364 205 147 256 10 .257 188 174 287 21 5.51 1993 35 .341 207 140 228 5 .240 123 162 329 19 6.78 1992 33 .314 186 111 204 13 .223 129 159 305 40 8.34 1991 37 .340 239 141 256 8 .250 154 152 319 23 5.44 1990 31 .315 172 121 187 12 .219 134 142 265 20 6.11 1989 33 .393 160 123 340 29 .325 164 121 256 26 3.98 1988 33 .380 174 137 295 25 .296 128 92 293 21 4.94 1987 29 .390 158 149 258 15 .294 125 117 254 10 5.19 1986 32 .373 162 115 306 54 .299 189 126 280 N/A 5.31 1985 36 .382 217 158 321 35 .298 208 119 316 N/A 4.65 1984 30 .383 151 143 247 22 .278 170 143 250 23 6.05 1983 26 .395 103 102 230 10 .307 128 116 165 6 3.23 1982 29 N/A 138 145 319 27 .334 171 205 232 N/A 6.20 1981 35 N/A 173 136 276 31 .278 125 173 285 N/A 5.10 1980 28 .403 135 115 239 18 .288 145 125 203 12 4.33 1979 29 .448 102 134 236 23 .287 123 89 213 19 4.13 1978 32 N/A 140 149 323 11 .310 193 168 297 17 7.00 1977 23 N/A 95 97 210 11 .286 123 110 166 8 3.95 1976 23 N/A 113 115 221 22 .310 141 96 198 N/A 4.97 1975 20 N/A 82 72 180 14 .288 89 87 166 N/A 5.13 1974 18 N/A 98 83 162 6 .288 102 74 148 N/A 4.31 1973 18 .323 88 50 102 3 .207 80 59 142 N/A 4.12 1972 15 .364 93 69 98 3 .233 62 79 99 N/A 3.21 1971 19 .353 85 80 120 2 .215 73 91 151 N/A 4.81 1970 15 .383 96 75 104 1 .229 72 67 95 N/A 2.95

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Saints in the Classroom

Siena’s student-athletes have a history of success on the • 12 of Siena’s 18 Division I programs posted a team GPA of 3.0 or courts and playing fields, but an even prouder tradition higher in 2007-2008 of excellence in the classroom. Siena’s student-athletes Women’s Cross Country – 3.49 Women’s Basketball – 3.14 regularly outperform the general student body, and in Women’s Tennis – 3.38 Softball – 3.10 recent years, the athletic department has received national acclaim for the academic success attained by Field Hockey – 3.37 Swimming and Diving – 3.01 its student-athletes. Below are some of last year’s aca- Women’s Soccer – 3.31 Baseball – 2.99 demic highlights. Women’s Lacrosse – 3.23 Men’s Soccer – 2.98 Men’s Tennis – 3.21 Men’s Golf – 2.95 • Siena’s Graduation Success Rate (GSR) of 93% (using Men’s Cross Country – 3.19 Men’s Lacrosse – 2.88 2007 school data) tied for the sixth highest rate Volleyball – 3.19 Water Polo – 2.79 among all Division I schools. Women’s Golf – 3.15 Men’s Basketball – 2.52 • Siena’s student-athletes posted a cumulative 3.10 grade point average during the 2007-2008 academic year. Siena’s student body had a 3.07 cumulative GPA. • A record 93 student-athletes were named to their respective Conference Honor Rolls for earning a 3.2 cumulative GPA or higher and participating in their second year of varsity athletics. • The Siena men’s and women’s cross country teams were named National Academic squads, with the women earning the honor with distinction. • The NCAA honored women’s basketball and women’s golf for their latest multi-year academic progress rate (APR) scores. Both teams reached the top-10% of their sports. Siena student-athletes reap the benefits of both worlds – the opportunity • Senior women’s basketball player Melissa Manzer was to engage in a challenging and stimulating academic environment, named to the ESPN the Magazine Academic All- combined with the chance to develop their athletic potential as members District Team. Baseball seniors Jacob Willis (First of competitive NCAA Division I teams. The support services provided to Team) and Chris Klepps (Second Team) were also the student-athletes are designed to offer assistance and resources, in represented on the team. addition to encouragement and guidance. Services include monitoring academic and degree progress, super- • Women’s golfers Catherine Shomo and Katelynn vision of study hall, coordination of Mannix were named to the National Golf Coaches enrichment and educational pro- Association All-American Scholar Team. gramming, as well as interaction • Women’s soccer senior co-captain Amy Loughridge with academic advisors and faculty and junior goalkeeper Patti Carroll were tabbed within the various Liberal NSCAA East Region Scholar-Athletes. Arts, Science and Business colleges. • Liga Alpe-Luka (women’s basketball), Jose Loren (men’s tennis) and Steve Cortes (men’s soccer) were recognized as Arthur Ashe Jr. National Sport Scholars.

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Saints in the Community

One of the main objectives of the Siena Athletic Department has always been to remain actively involved in the Capital Region community. Siena’s student-athletes and coaches made a record number of appear- ances in the community during the 2007-2008 season, volunteering hundreds of hours to help out many organizations. Additionally, the athletic department has donated thousands of dollars in game tickets, sports camps scholarships and sporting apparel and memorabilia to local charities. From soup kitchens to elementary schools, Siena invests its special resources each year to enrich the Capital Region community. Partnership with Ronald McDonald House Charities In 2008-2009, Siena athletics will continue its active partnership with the Ronald McDonald House Charities in the Capital Region. Throughout the school year, all of Siena’s athletic teams are involved in visiting either the Ronald McDonald House in Albany or the Ronald McDonald Family Room at the Albany Medical Center. Student-athletes and coaches help lift the spirits of the sick children and their families by prepar- ing meals at the House, assisting in spring cleanup The athletic department staff served as chefs for a day at the Ronald McDonald House in Albany following the example set efforts or simply signing autographs and playing by its student-athletes who have had a partnership with Ronald games with the patients in the Family Room. McDonald House Charities the last three years. Siena president Fr. Kevin Mullen, O.F.M. led the group of volunteers. By creating, finding and supporting programs that directly improve the health and well-being of children, Ronald McDonald House Charities first-hand the value of volunteering in the community. (RMHC) is working to better the lives of children and their families The elementary students can find that learning is fun as around the world. teachers incorporate Siena Athletics into class lesson plans (i.e. using statistics for math assignments, or writ- Adopt-A-School Program ing the players for English). The newly redesigned Adopt-A-School program is a community initiative Siena’s current Adopted Schools are: intended to motivate area elementary students through interaction with • Albany Public School #18 Siena’s student-athletes. Members of Siena’s athletic teams interact with designated schools throughout the year. In addition to providing guid- • St. Gregory’s School for Boys ance and leadership to area youths, Siena’s student-athletes learn • Schenectady Middle School • Acadia (Shenendehowa) Elementary School

Sophomore Ryan Rossiter and the men’s basketball team visited the • St. Pius Children’s Ward at Albany Medical Center during the Christmas season St. Casmir’s Wednesdays to spread some holiday cheer. Siena Athletics began a partnership with St. Casmir’s elementary school in 2001, providing an athletic facility for the Arbor Hill School which does not have a gym. Over the years, the program has flourished. Each Wednesday during the school year, students from St. Casmir visit the Marcelle Athletic Complex to play various recreational activities with Siena student-athletes. The youngsters are coached by Siena’s student-athletes in various athletic skills. S.A.IN.T.S. Coordinator Ellen Howe has overseen the implementation of the program

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The men’s lacrosse team served as special guest volunteers at The women’s basketball team the Center for Disability hosted its annual ‘Think Pink’ Services 48th annual telethon. game honoring area breast cancer survivors and raising money and awareness to fight the crippling disease.

for Siena. “Siena student-athletes have earned the repu- Other Saints in the Community activities tation of balancing and achieving both academic and athletic success,” Howe remarked. “Bringing the students include, but are not limited to: of St. Casmir School to Siena gives them the rewarding Restocking Northeast Regional Foodbank experience of learning from and looking up to their role Honoring area students as part of National Student-Athlete Day models right here on campus, and gives our students a Partnerships with: CRAAB through Breast Cancer Awareness Week chance to be involved in the community.” National Girls and Women in Sports Day Siena’s Albany’s 15-Love Foundation Lil’ Saints Program Special Olympics Lil' Saints is a fun and exciting New Day Art club for fans 14 or younger MAAC Gives Back Program who wish to support Siena NCAA YES Clinics Athletics throughout the season. Membership includes: • A welcome letter from a student- athlete on their favorite sports team • Photo membership ID card w/lanyard • Club t-shirt • Monthly issue of Lil’ Saints Newsletter • Birthday card from the Saints • Radio Disney Fun Zone at select basketball games • Free admission to eight (8) basketball games: four (4) men’s and four (4) women’s games • Free admission to ALL volleyball, soccer, softball, baseball, lacrosse, water polo, swimming and diving, tennis and field hockey games • Special Celebration Day in honor of the National Student-Athlete Day at the ARC with all 18 varsity sports teams • End of the year Rootbeer Float Party with Siena student-athletes • Chances to win prizes and much more! The field hockey team visiting the Ronald McDonald House.

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Siena Athletics

They started out as the Golden Warriors. That proved too long for headlines, so soon Siena became the year head coach Gareth Elliott in 2007. Elliott brings a strong soccer background Indians. In March of 1989, they became the Saints. from regional power Rhode Island to the Loudonville campus. There was a time, not long ago, when the majority of Siena’s student-athletes hailed from homes in the In 2007, the Siena men’s lacrosse team won the MAAC regular-season championship Capital Region, and jumping in a van and traveling to Saratoga, Troy, Schenectady and Albany could meet under the direction of two-time MAAC Coach of the Year Brian Brecht. Brecht has athletic teams’ scheduling requirements. turned the Saints’ program into a perennial contender in the MAAC and beyond in In 1976, however, Siena’s athletics program was elevated to NCAA Division I status. With that move, the just four years at the helm. In 2005, the women’s lacrosse team advanced to the College committed itself to upgrading its program and making all teams competitive. MAAC Championship game for the first time in program history. After stops in the ECAC Metro and North Atlantic Conference, Siena moved to the Metro Atlantic Athletic Veteran men’s tennis coach Jim Serbalik was named MAAC Coach of the Year in 2007 after Conference (MAAC) in 1990, where it has made its mark. helping his young team to an improved MAAC finish, and head cross country coach Jim Bowles welcomes in a talented crop of recruits to join his progressing programs. Since its move to full Division I status, Siena Athletics has continued to grow. Most recently, the program added women’s water polo, giving it seven men’s programs and 11 on the women’s side. Athletic success has improved The women’s tennis team won the MAAC title in 2006, and senior two-time MAAC thanks to a continued commitment from the College to enhance athletic aid, full-time coaching and facilities. player of the Year Sarah Mayer already owns the program record for singles victories. She was the first Siena athlete in any sport to be named MAAC Rookie of the Year, The Program MAAC Player of the Year and MAAC Tournament MVP in 2006. Three teams won conference championships in 2007-2008, with men’s basketball and volleyball earning Siena’s softball, field hockey, water polo and women’s swimming and diving programs bids to the NCAA Tournament. The men’s basketball team went on to post one of the great victories in are under the direction of second-year head coaches who have all four programs school history, knocking off Vanderbilt of the SEC in the First Round of the NCAA Tournament at St. Pete pointed in the right direction. Times Forum in Tampa, Fla. The women’s golf program won the MAAC Championship for the eighth straight year, while the upstart men’s lacrosse team won 10 games for the second straight season. Siena’s Facilities baseball team advanced all the way to the MAAC Championship game, winning 21 of its final 25 games. Most Siena teams make their homes on-campus, playing on the fields located behind The men’s basketball team has often carried the torch for the department. In 2002, Siena caught the nation’s the Marcelle Athletic Complex (MAC). In the spring of 2007, the department opened a attention with an improbable leap into college basketball’s biggest stage—the NCAA Tournament, highlighting multiple-purpose, artificial turf, outdoor athletic facility which will serve as a venue for a span in which the team advanced to the postseason four times in five years (1999-2003). It was the team’s Siena lacrosse, field hockey and soccer in addition to intramurals. third of four trips to the “Big Dance” (1989, 1999 and 2008). In its first NCAA appearance, Siena toppled Inside the Marcelle Athletic Complex, Siena student-athletes have all the amenities to Stanford 80-78 in Greensboro, N.C. in one of the great upsets in NCAA Tournament history. In 2003, Siena ensure their abilities to compete at the Division I level. Many student-athletes enjoyed the made its fifth postseason NIT appearance. The Saints have enjoyed great success in the NIT, advancing as far benefits of a recent expansion to the field house. The expansion, dedicated in July of 2004, as the semifinals round at Madison Square Garden in 1994. features four “team rooms,” as well as the Turchi Theater for film review and scouting. The The Siena women’s basketball team has captured seven regular-season MAAC titles under the direction men’s and women’s basketball locker rooms were also restructured as part of the project. of head coach Gina Castelli. In 2000-2001, the team earned its first MAAC Tournament championship The women’s basketball and volleyball teams play their home contests on UHY Court and initial NCAA berth. The Saints played in the postseason WNIT in 1999, 2002 and 2003. at the 4,000-seat Alumni Recreation Center (ARC), which received a cosmetic facelift The volleyball team has one of the richest histories for success, winning seven MAAC Championships and during the summer of 2006. advancing to the NCAA Tournament four times. In 2005, the Saints shocked the MAAC by capturing its fifth con- Siena’s men’s basketball team makes its home at the Times Union Center in downtown ference title despite being picked ninth in the preseason coaches’ poll. The team repeated its Championship with Albany. The Times Union Center is a regionally acclaimed facility billed as Upstate New an upset of top-seed Fairfield in the 2006 MAAC final contested at Disney’s Wide World of Sports Complex. Last York’s premier sports and entertainment destination. Since its full-time move to the Times year, Siena again beat rival Fairfield in a hotly contested, nationally televised final on the Stags’ home court. The Union Center prior to the 1996-97 season, both the men’s and women’s basketball teams’ team won four-straight MAAC titles from 1993-96 and reached the NCAA Tournament in 1995. In April of 2003, attendances have soared into the top-80 in the country. Garvey Pierre took over as the program’s first full-time coach helping the Saints make the leap to the next level. Academic Support The men’s and women’s golf teams have also achieved breakthrough success. The men’s team repeated its MAAC Championship in 2007, advancing to the NCAA Tournament for the second time in as many Siena prides itself in its student-athletes’ success academically. A full-time academic advisor years. The women won their eighth straight MAAC Championship at Disney’s Wide World of Sports is on hand to provide assistance for student-athletes, helping in class scheduling and Complex in 2008, knocking off rival Fairfield. tutorial services. In 2002, an assistant advisor was hired to assist with the NCAA’s Champs Life Skills initiative—known as S.A.IN.T.S. (Supporting Athletes in Their Success) at Siena. The Siena baseball team has won four MAAC Championships since 1995 and advanced to the 1999 NCAA Tournament. Head Coach Tony Rossi, entering his 40th year, was named MAAC Coach of the Year for the sixth The department’s major undertaking in the summer of 2004 was the construction of time in 2005 after guiding an overachieving Siena team back to the conference championships. Pitcher John a new study hall facility for the exclusive use of student-athletes. The study lounge is Lannan became the 20th player in program history to be drafted when he was selected in the 11th round of the located on the second floor of the MAC and includes all the First Year Players’ draft in June of 2005 and is currently a member of the Washington Nationals’ starting rotation. amenities and technological resources needed to assure the continued academic success for Siena’s student- The women’s soccer program has experienced recent success as well as growth. Steve Karbowski was recog- athletes. The lounge is being redesigned this year. nized as the Northeast Co-Coach of the Year after orchestrating the nation’s eighth-best turnaround in 2001. He has been named MAAC Coach of the Year twice in his nine seasons as head coach, and in 2006 he led In addition, the technologically advanced J. Spencer the Saints to the MAAC title game for just the second time in program history. Siena won a program-record and Patricia Standish library, which opened in 2000, 10 games for the second consecutive season in 2005. Men’s soccer will be under the direction of first- serves as a scenic backdrop to the baseball field and is a short walk from any point on campus.

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2009 Siena Baseball TV/Radio Roster

1 2 3 4 5 6 Andrew Sawyer Dan Paolini Nick Messinger Jason DeFilippo Al Williams Anthony Giansanti Freshman • Shortstop Freshman • Second Base Senior • Outfield Senior • Outfield Junior • Outfield Junior • Outfield R/R • 5-10 • 185 R/R • 6-0 • 180 R/R • 5-9 • 170 R/R • 5-7 • 160 R/L • 5-9 • 170 R/R • 5-10 • 195 Powder Springs, Ga./ Stratford, Conn./Bunnell Norton, Mass./Bishop Feehan Revere, Mass./Stoneham Clifton Park, N.Y./ Montville, Conn./Montville McEachern Shenendehowa

9 10 12 14 15 16 Gary DerHagopian Kyle Hudson William Cardona Eric Mruczek Teddy Trymbiski Nicco Stento Junior • Catcher Sophomore • Outfield Freshman • Shortstop Senior • Outfield Freshman • Second Base Freshman • LH Pitcher R/R • 5-9 • 200 R/R • 5-9 • 175 R/R • 6-0 • 175 R/R • 6-1 • 210 R/R • 5-9 • 165 R/L • 6-1 • 187 Mount Laurel, N.J./Lenape Beltsville, Md./St. Anselm’s Brooklyn,N.Y./Bishop Ford Batavia, N.Y./Univ. of Buffalo Doylestown, Pa./Central Binghamton, N.Y./Binghamton Abbey Bucks East

17 19 20 21 22 23 Juan Amador Phil Cahill Ryan Poplawski Don DiPetta John Hopkin Dan Pendleton Sophomore • Outfield Senior • Catcher Freshman • LH Pitcher Sophomore • Third Base Freshman • LH Pitcher Freshman • RH Pitcher R/R • 5-10 • 170 S/R • 6-0 • 200 R/L • 6-2 • 156 R/R • 5-9 • 185 L/L • 6-0 • 217 R/R • 6-1 • 202 Derry, N.H./Pinkerton Academy Wall, N.J./CBA North Syracuse, N.Y./ Kennesaw, Ga./Kennesaw Cape May Court House, N.J./ Binghamton, N.Y./ Bishop Ludden Mountain Middle Township Chenango Valley

25 26 27 28 29 30 Kyle Barbato Andy Carucci Matt Moberg Kyle Sumple Brandon Curson Frank Cebek Junior • Catcher Freshman • Outfield Senior • LH Pitcher Sophomore • RH Pitcher Freshman • RH Pitcher Junior • RH Pitcher L/R • 6-3 • 210 R/R • 6-1 • 170 R/L • 5-11 • 171 R/R • 6-0 • 191 R/R • 6-3 • 204 R/R • 6-3 • 196 Chatsworth, Calif./Moorpark JC Albany, N.Y./Colonie Central State College, Pa./State Windsor, Conn./Northwest Woodstock, Ga./Etowah Bronx, N.Y./Iona Prep College Area Catholic

31 32 33 34 36 45 Craig Marcellus Dan Lazzaroni Craig Chaput C.J. Sohl Will Hassett Dan Miklas Junior • LH Pitcher Sophomore • RH Pitcher Senior • RH Pitcher Freshman • RH Pitcher Senior • RH Pitcher Junior • RH Pitcher L/L • 6-0 • 201 R/R • 5-10 • 175 R/R • 6-1 • 233 R/R • 6-5 • 180 R/R • 6-1 • 230 R/R • 6-2 • 218 Poughkeepsie, N.Y./ Roswell, Ga./Lassiter Ottawa, Ontario/Hillcrest Albany, N.Y./Guilderland North Bellmore, N.Y./ Wantagh, N.Y./Kellenburg Roy C. Ketcham Chaminade

47 49 Kevin Quaranto Zach Hartman Sophomore • First Base Sophomore • RH Pitcher L/R • 6-2 • 215 R/R • 6-4 • 205 Hopkinton, Mass./St. John’s Ballston Spa, N.Y./Ballston Spa 20521 Siena Baseball covers.qxp:Layout 1 2/6/09 9:20 AM Page 4

February Sun. Mon. Tues. Wed. Thurs. Fri. Sat. 21 JASON Arkansas - 7pm CT DEFILIPPO 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 Texas State Senior • Outfielder 3pm CT Texas-Arlington Texas-Arlington Dallas Baptist Dallas Baptist Dallas Baptist 7pm CT 3pm CT Lamar - 6:30pm CT Lamar - 2:30pm CT 6:30pm CT 3pm CT 12pm CT Sun. Mon. Tues. Wed. Thurs. Fri. Sat. 1234567

Michigan - 1pm Michigan-11am (2) 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 March West Virginia West Virginia - 3pm 1pm (2) 15 16 17 18 19 20 21

West Virginia -1pm Holy Cross -3pm Fairfield* - 12pm (2) 22 23 24 25 26 27 28

Manhattan* Fairfield* - 12pm Hofstra - 3:30pm 12pm (2) 29 30 31

Manhattan* - 12pm Sun. Mon. Tues. Wed. Thurs. Fri. Sat. April 12 34 Saint Peterʼs* ZACH Dartmouth - 2pm 12pm (2) HARTMAN 567891011 Sophomore • Pitcher Saint Peterʼs* 8-1 as a freshman 12pm Vermont - 2pm (2) Brown - 2pm (2) Niagara*- 12pm (2) Niagara* - 12pm 12 13 14 15 16 17 18

Binghamton - 3pm NY Tech - 2pm (2) Rider* - 12pm (2) 19 20 21 22 23 24 25

Rider* -12pm Cornell - 2pm (2) NJIT - 4pm (2) Marist* - 12pm (2) 26 27 28 29 30

Massachusetts Marist* -12pm 4pm Rhode Island - 4pm May Sun. Mon. Tues. Wed. Thurs. Fri. Sat. 12

Canisius*- 12pm (2) PHIL 34567 89

CAHILL Canisius* - 12pm Iona* - 12pm (2) Senior • Catcher 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 Co-Captain 2008 MAAC Second Team Iona* - 12pm 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 2009 Tournament Waterfront Park • Trenton, N.J.

Away Game Home Game *MAAC Game All home games played at Siena Field, Loudonville, N.Y. CT = Central Time • All other times Eastern Standard