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PROFILE: Impact pitcher, stepped into the starting rotation right away and expected to remain • Thrives in clutch situations • Played his sophomore season at Northern Essex CC and freshman year at Fitchburg State • Expected to redshirt the 2009 season • Majoring in political science. AS A JUNIOR: Went 5-3 with a 3.44 ERA and team-highs of 61 strikeouts and 73.1 innings pitched • Limited opposing hitters into a .244 average • Ranked among Northeast-10 Conference leaders in strikeouts (12th) and innings pitched (15th) • Named to the NE-10 Weekly Honor Roll once • Highlights include a 3-1 win over Stonehill in which he scattered five hits, one earned run and a walk in 7.2 innings; and a 3-0 win over Pace, giving up three hits, five walks while striking out nine in 8.0 innings. HIGH SCHOOL: Two-year starter at Haverhill H.S. for coach Chip Dunn • Merrimack Valley Conference all-star as a senior • Helped lead Hillies to 2005 MVC small school championship and Division I North Quarterfinal • Captain as a senior • Also led Post 4 to state regional championship. BEFORE UMASS LOWELL: Voted pitcher of the year freshman season at Fitchburg State • Transferred to Northern Essex Community College where he helped lead the Knights to the MCCAC Championship and NJCAA World Series. PERSONAL: One of three sons of John and Sharon Maloney of Haverhill, MA • Lists Boston Red Sox, Celtics, New England Patriots and New York Mets as favorite teams • Favorite athletes include Pedro Martinez, Josh Beckett, LeBron James • Aspires to play as long as possible and to own his own business. |
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