Siena University Athletics

• "Phil had a real good all-around sophomore season on the offensive and defensive end. He showed that he could be a major force behind the plate. He again comes off a fine summer where he was selected to the Perfect Game League All-Star Team. He is reliable defensively and will again anchor down the catching position."

AS A JUNIOR:

• Named to Johnny Bench Award Watch List
• Appeared in 46 games, making 37 starts behind the plate
• Tallied nine multiple hit and four multi-RBI performances
• Reached base safely in 17 straight games, which included a 13-game hitting streak from Mar. 25 - Apr. 19
• Went 2-4 with a homer and a pair of RBI at Murray State (Mar. 5)
• Had a pair of hits, two RBI, and reached base safely four times at Saint Peter's (May 7)

• MAAC All-Tournament Team selection after hitting 7-for-15 in four contests
• MAAC All-Academic Team honoree
• Saints' everyday catcher hit an even .300 while appearing in 52 games (48 starts)
• Tied for second on the team with 15 multi-hit performances
• Ended season on an eight-game hitting streak
• Threw out 25% (16 of 64) would-be base stealers
• Led team with 10 sacrifices
• Went 7-for-13 with three doubles and five RBI in regular season ending series sweep of rival Marist

• Threw out 50% (6-12) of potential base stealers
• Started 10 of the 22 games he appeared in
• Went 2-for-3 with two RBI in loss to NYIT (4/11)
• Had just one error in 72 chances behind the dish

• Lettered in baseball and cross country
• Named 2014 WPIAL Class A Player of the Year and 2014 Second Team All State
• 2014 WPIAL Class A Section 5 Preseason Player of the Year
• 2014 Pittsburgh Post Gazette North All-Star and 2011-2014 Pittsburgh Post Gazette All- Section Team

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Class at Siena: Micro-Economics
Vacation spot: Myrtle Beach
Twitter account to follow: @BarstoolBigCat
Sports Team: Pittsburgh Pirates
Website: ESPN.com
Flavor of ice cream: Chocolate
App: Twitter
Food: Steak
Movie: Inception
Song: Vance Joy - "Riptide"
Pro athlete: Andrew McCutchen
Pro team: Pittsburgh Pirates
Actor/Actress: Leonardo DiCaprio