On Fabriziani: Loyal member of the team who possessed solid catching skills and was a strong receiver ... Contributed to the team both on and off the field and did a good job of working with the pitching staff in the bullpen.
Career: Played in 11 games with one start during his four years on the team ... Went 2-for-11 (.182) with a run scored, two runs batted in, one walk and six strikeouts ... Tallied one sacrifice bunt and one sacrifice fly ... Had three putouts in his only chances behind the plate.
2017: Saw action in four games with one start ... Went 1-for-4 with two RBI and two strikeouts at the plate ... Had one sacrifice bunt and one sacrifice fly ... Registered two putouts behind the plate ... Pinch hit and contributed both an RBI single and a sacrifice fly at Norfolk State ... Started as the designated hitter against Seton Hall.
2016: Pinch hit in two games during the season and went 1-for-2 with a run scored ... Registered his first career hit in a win over Dartmouth, going 1-for-1 with a run scored in the game ... Also pinch hit against Hartford.
2015: Appeared as a pinch hitter in games against Boston College and Creighton, going 0-for-2.
2014: Saw action in three games as a pinch hitter and a defensive replacement ... Went 0-for-3 with a walk and a strikeout ... Made his collegiate debut against Central Michigan ... Pinch hit and stayed in the game as the designated hitter versus Penn ... Pinch hit and stayed in to catch at Temple.
La Salle College High School: Earned one varsity letter playing for the same high school program that produced Villanova hall of famer and former Philadelphia Phillies player Gene Schall ... As a senior helped lead his team to the Philadelphia Catholig League title as well as the Philadelphia City championship ... Was named his team's Offensive MVP and earned All-Catholic honors at catcher as a senior ... Achieved High Honors academically all four years ... Inducted into the National Honor Society.
Personal: Born 5/31/94 in North Wales, Pa. ... Younger of two sons of Barry and Maria Fabriziani ... Has an older brother, Josh ... Father played college football as a wideout at Washington and Jefferson ... Chose to attend Villanova for its great academic programs and the chance to play baseball ... Comprehensive Science major.
