Villanova University

Mike Mecca Class: Freshman Hometown: Ridgefield, N.J. High School: Don Bosco Prep Height / Weight: 6-1 / 191 Position: Outfield Birthdate: 09/13/1993 Bats/Throws: Right/Right

Don Bosco Prep: Earned three varsity letters ... As a senior was named first team All-Northeast Region by Perfect Game ... Was also rated as the ninth best player in the state of New Jersey and the 86th best outfielder nationally by Perfect game ... Selected first team All-Big North Conference and was a preseason first team ESPNhs All-State pick ... Set his school's single-season record with 31 stolen bases as a senior ... Hit over .350 with an on-base percentage over .550 during his high school career, with totals of 86 runs scored and 79 stolen bases ... Senior team captain ... Won three conference and two country championships ... Team also won a non-public Section A title and was ranked in the top 10 in the country several times during his career ... Three-year starter who helped lead his team to a 75-9 record from his sophomore through senior seasons ... Member of the Italian National Honor Society and graduated with a 3.42 grade-point average.

Personal: Born 9/13/93 in Jersey City, N.J. ... Older of two children of Michael and Caryn Mecca ... Has a younger sister, Tessa (17) ... Has yet to declare a major.