Baseball

Also a member of the Fairfield Men's Soccer team, appearing in 15 games with a goal as a freshman.

2008: Had an outstanding rookie season, appearing in 49 games, starting 46 contests ... Led the team in batting average (.326), hits (57), RBI, (29), homers (4), total bases (80), slugging percentage (.457), and on-base percentage (.402) ... Was second on the team in runs (23) and stolen bases (5) ... Had 14 multi-hit and nine multi-RBI games ... Had 11 and eight-game hitting streaks throughout the year ... Scored three runs at Iona on April 27 ... Had a strong series against Rider, going a combined 7-for-13 wtih nine RBI and two runs scored ... Was 4-for-9 with two RBI in the series against Siena ... Went 2-for-5 with two RBI and a run scored at UConn ... Named MAAC Rookie of the Week on March 31 ... Went 4-for-5 with a homer, three runs, and three RBI against Niagara ... Drove in two runs against Villanova ... Went 2-for-3 with a run scored against Kentucky ... Made collegiate debut against Xavier, going 2-for-5 with a run scored. 

High School: A two-time first team All-New England ... Had 45 RBI and a .515 batting average with six homers as a junior ... During final season, had six homers and a .605 batting average in 20 games ... Helped team to a Western New England Championship ... Also a four-year varsity soccer player, earning All-State honors and All-New England Prep honors and setting school records for career goals and points.

Personal: Son of William and Beth Nathans ... Brother, John, played baseball at the University of Richmond and was drafted by the Red Sox ... Major is undecided.