John Rooney   4
	Class: Sophomore Hometown: Syracuse, N.Y. High School: Bishop Ludden Height / Weight: 5-10 / 185 Position: OF B/T: R/R

GENERAL: A fantastic athlete who commanded immediate playing time as a freshman...An offensive catalyst who also makes big plays in the outfield...Strong contact hitter who puts the ball in play with regularity near the top of the lineup.

AS A FRESHMAN: Immediately established himself as Siena's everyday rightfielder, starting all 58 games...Hit .258, with 15 RBI, 41 runs scored, and seven stolen bases...A three-time MAAC Rookie of the Week...Had season-high three-hits at Louisiana-Lafayette (2/26) and Iona (4/9)...Recorded at least one hit in 20 games of a 21-game stretch (4/3-5/7), hitting .361 (30-for-83) during that timespan...Scored seven runs in three games at Saint Peter's (5/13-14).

BEFORE SIENA: A five-year starter at Bishop Ludden High School, and a two-time All-State selection...Also played basketball for four years and football for three...Assisted with youth athletic programs in Syracuse as a referee, coach, and assistant.

ROSSI ON ROONEY: "John is one of the best athletes on the team. He showed this past summer and fall that he's ready for a breakout year, and we'll be counting on him heavily for much-needed offensive help."

Rooney Career Bests

At-Bats: 6 - Fairleigh Dickinson (3-13-11)

Hits: 3 - Twice

RBI: 2 - Four times

Runs: 3 - Four times

ROONEY'S CAREER STATS

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