Ricky Pacione Class: Sophomore Hometown: Newburgh, N.Y. High School: Newburgh Free Academy Height / Weight: 5-9 / 170 Position: INF Birthdate: 04/25/1989 B/T: S/R

2008: Tied for team lead in both games played (46) and games started (45). ... Was second on team with .301 average, adding two homers and 17 RBIs. ... Led team with three triples and was second with 10 doubles. ... After starting year at third base, became team's primary second baseman. ... First career hit game at UC Santa Barbara, Feb. 23. ... Hit two homers at Le Moyne, April 20.

Prior To Marist: Three-year member of varsity baseball team. ... Two-year team captain. ... Second Team All-State. ... Hit .512 as a senior. ... Member of the National Honor Society and NYS Science Honor Society.

General: Majoring in Business Administration. ... Son of Anthony and Pamela Pacione.

Healy on Pacione: "Ricky's versatility is what makes him so special. He can play in the infield, catch and kick to the outfield if need be. At the plate, he can spray the ball around and shows power potential from both sides of the plate. He is slated to play third."