Siena University Athletics

GENERAL: A talented, hard-throwing southpaw with an unlimited upside...Has great size and presence on the hill...Could evolve into a top option as he establishes command of his pitches and develops...Hard worker in the weight room. AS A JUNIOR: Sat out entire season with an injury. AS A SOPHOMORE: A talented, hard-throwing southpaw with an unlimited upside...Has great size and presence on the hill...Could evolve into a top option as he establishes command of his pitches and develops...Hard worker in the weight room. AS A FRESHMAN: Recorded an 8.05 ERA, while starting in four of eight games in which he made an appearance...Pitched 17.2 innings, striking out eight, allowing 20 hits, 20 runs and 16 earned runs. BEFORE SIENA: Named All-County as a junior and senior...Nominated for Diamond award both years--presented annually to the best pitcher on Long Island...Named to the Empire State Team as a junior. ROSSI ON HOPKINS: 'Tom has been injured most of his career. He[apos]s coming off of a fall where he was injury free and showed marked improvement. He needs to stay healthy to be a contributor to this year[apos]s team.'