Mark Wiggins

Mark Wiggins

Player Profile

Class:
Senior

Hometown:
Rochester, NH

High School:
Spaulding

Weight:
185

Position:
3B

Throws/Hits:
R/R

PROFILE: Following a stellar fall season, will see more innings at third base after limited action a year ago • Very good defensive player with an above average arm • Anxious to improve 2008 numbers • Majoring in political science.

AS A SOPHOMORE: Appeared in 15 games with eight starts • Highlights include a 1-for-2 effort with an RBI in a loss against Division I opponent Bryant University (14-8) • Also tallied an RBI in a 3-2 playoff win over Southern Connecticut.

AS A FRESHMAN: Appeared in 27 games with 17 starts • Highlights include an 8-3 win over Saint Michael's in which he went 1-for-1 with a single, walk and run; as well as a 1-for-3 effort in a 6-2 win at Pace, going 1-for-3 with a walk, single and run.

HIGH SCHOOL: Four-year starter at Spaulding H.S. for coach Jerry Lachance • Earned first team all-state honors as a junior and senior • Honors include Athlete of the Month as a junior.

PERSONAL: One of two children of Bruce and Beth Wiggins of Rochester, NH • Nicknamed "Wiggs" • Lists Boston Red Sox as favorite team • Influences include David Ortiz, Ted Williams • Hobbies include weightlifting.

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