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AS A JUNIOR: Named to the Notheast-10 All-Conference First Team Selected to American Baseball Coaches Association All-East Region First Team Played in the NEIBA All-Star Game at LeLacheur Park Lead NE-10in RBI with 53 Led the club in batting average (.328),home runs (6),hits (64), doubles (14), total bases (100), slugging percentage (.513) and on-base percentage (.409) Highlights include 4-for-5 day with four RBI, twohome runs and three runs scoredincluding agame-winning home runin the bottom of the ninth to propel UMass Lowell toa 7-6victoryagainst Post (4/27).
AS A SOPHOMORE: Named to the Northeast-10 All-Conference First Team Selected to the ABCA Division II All-East Region First Team and the Daktronics Division II All-East Region Second Team Played in the NEIBA All-Star Game at Fenway Park Led the River Hawks with a .313 batting average (56-for-179) while starting all 46 games Recorded a team-best 43 RBI Also scored 34 runs, hit five home runs and stole six bases Highlights included 3-for-4 day with four RBI, two doubles and a run scored against Dowling (3/16) Also was 2-for-5 with two home runs and four RBI against Adelphi (5/1).
AS A FRESHMAN: Appeared in 10 games in field with four starts, also saw action in six games on the mound with one start Highlights include an RBI and a run in the season opening win over C.W. Post (16-0).
TRITON REGIONAL H.S.: Two-year player at Triton Regional H.S. for coach Steve Padovani Cape Ann League Most Valuable Player in 2008 CAL All-Star as a junior and senior Batted .520 with 25 RBI and posted a 4-2 record on the mound as a senior Also played for Newburyport Post 150 Legion team Helped Post 150 to league title and an appearance in the state tournament Also a member of the golf team, led Triton to CAL title as a senior MIAA Divsiion II state championship medalist.
PERSONAL: One of three children of John and Christine Kneeland of Rowley, MA Lists Boston Red Sox, Celtics, Bruins and New England Patriots as favorite professional teams Favorite players include Kevin Youkilis, Dustin Pedroia and Kevin Garnett Hobbies include golf, outdoor activities Aspires to play baseball and/or golf as long as possible and to succeed in business.