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On Koczirka: Can play in the field at first base and also can pitch ... Will compete for time mostly as a designated hitter and backup first baseman ... Dangerous bat who fits well into the Villanova system ... Fast runner who is capable of hitting for power ... Pitches with a fastball in the mid-80's.
2008: Appeared in seven games and batted .286 (2-7) with three RBI ... Hit two sacrifice flies ... Delivered both of his hits against Maryland-Eastern Shore on March 14, going 2-for-3 as the designated hitter ... Drove in runs against Northeastern, Fairfield and Coppin State, all on outs.
West Chester East High School: Four-year letterwinner ... Team MVP and 2007 All-Area Player of the Year ... League MVP and Philadelphia Inquirer Southeastern Pennsylvania first team selection ... Played in 2006 Carpenter Cup ... Four-year varsity starter ... Batted .559 with a .630 on-base percentage and .949 slugging percentage as a senior ... Compiled a 6-1 record with 39 strikeouts in 37 innings pitched and a 1.89 ERA with a 6:1 strikeout-to-walk ratio.
Personal: Born 10/3/88 in Thornton, Pa. ... Youngest of three children of Stephen and Linda Koczirka ... Siblings are Steve (24) and Danielle (22) ... Chose Villanova because it was the best fit for him academically ... Plans to be an Economics major.
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