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PROFILE: Looks for a breakout year after splitting innings at catcher last year • Loaded with potential, looks to improve on 2008 numbers • Defensive catcher with very good instincts • Majoring in business management.
AS A SOPHOMORE: Played in 35 games with 33 starts • Slugged .345 with eight doubles and 18 RBI • Fielded at a .995 rate • Highlights include three RBI in a 12-1 win at Merrimack and a 14-13 oss at C.W. Post; and a 2-for-4 effort with two RBI and two runs in an 8-3 win over Saint Michael's. AS A JUNIOR: Appeared in 39 games (37 starts) and hit .305 with 22 RBI and 15 runs • Ranked among the NE-10 leaders in baserunners caught stealing (6th, 15) • Named to the NE-10 Third Team • Named to the NE-10 Weekly Honor Roll twice • Highlights include a 1-for-2 effort with four RBI, two runs and two walks in a win over C.W. Post (16-0) • Also went 3-for-3 with an RBI, two runs, a home run and a walk in a 6-5 loss at Saint Rose. HIGH SCHOOL: Four-year starter at Newburyport H.S. for coach Bill Pettingell • Two-year Cape Ann League all-star • Owns school records for single season and career put outs • One of three players in NHS history to earn Team Offensive Player of the Year and Defensive Player of the Year in the same season • Three-time Team Defensive Player of the Year • Also a three-year starter on the NHS football team • Captain and Team MVP • Also played for American Legion Post 150. PERSONAL: Oldest of three children of John Notargiacomo of Amesbury, MA, and Joan Notargiacomo of Newburyport, MA • Nicknamed "Nota" • Favorite teams include Boston Red Sox, New England Patriots and Minnesota Twins • Lists Joe Mauer, Rodney Harrison as favorite sports figures • Aspires to work in baseball as an agent or in an administrative role. |
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AS A FRESHMAN: Saw action in 25 games (15 stars) • 2007 highlights include a 3 for 3, one-RBI effort in a 7-4 win over Saint Rose (Apr. 22); and two RBI in an 8-3 win over Saint Rose (Apr. 14); and a 9-8 win over Mercy College (Apr. 30).
