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Mike Garzillo

Number:8
Position:SS
Height:5'11"
Class Year:Fr.
Major:Business
Bats:Right/
Throws:Right
Hometown:Wind Gap, Pa.
Previous School:Nazareth High School

WHY LEHIGH: "Lehigh is an unbelievable school academically and athletically. I am very fortunate to be a student of this school and even more fortunate to be a part of the Lehigh baseball team."

ON COACH LEARY: "Coach Leary is constantly looking for ways to improve the team and does everything in his power to do so. He is extremely knowledgeable about the game of baseball and also life in general."

2013 (FRESHMAN SEASON)
Played in 47 games, starting 44 of them…hit 2-for-4 and scored three runs against Temple…went a season-best 6-for-6 at the plate with six RBI, scored three runs and stole two bases against Drew…hit a pair of doubles and scored three times against Rider…went 2-for-3 and scored a pair of runs against Navy…stole 15 bases in 15 attempts, including home plate in a contest at Holy Cross.

BEFORE LEHIGH:
A local product, Garzillo comes to Lehigh from Nazareth High School. A 2011 and 2012 First Team All-Area performer by the Morning Call and Express-Times, Garzillo was named a First Team All-Conference shortstop. He was the 2011 Morning Call Baseball Player of the Year, and the 2012 Legion Batting Title Champion. Garzillo helped lead Nazareth to the 2011 and ’12 District Championship while winning the 2012 LVC Title. Off the field, the Wind Gap, Pa. native was a member of the National Honor Society and the Student Athlete Character Council.

Career Statistics
 
G-GS
AVG
AB
R
H
2B
3B
HR
RBI
BB
SLG%
OB%
SB
2013
Totals
47-44
47-44
 .273
.273
154
154
 23
23		 42
42		 15
15		 1
1		 0
0		 16
16		 20
20
.383
.383
 .358
.358
15
15

GETTING TO KNOW MIKE
Nickname: Garz
Major & Why: Business, undecided.
Favorite Place on Campus: The Baseball Field
Favorite Food: Chicken Parmesan
Favorite Color: Yellow
Favorite Musical Artist: Frank Sinatra
Walkup Song: Vanishings
Favorite Movie: Shawshank Redemption
Favorite TV Show: Frasier
Favorite Website: www.yankees.com
Favorite Pro Team: New York Yankees
Favorite Athlete In Another Sport: Michael Phelps
Hobbies: Baseball
Place I'd Like To Visit: Italy
Talent I’d Most Like To Have: Read Minds
Dream Job: Shortstop for the Yankees
If I Didn't Play Baseball, I Would Play: Get involved in the sport in another way.
If I Had $1 Billion, I Would: Live comfortably and make sure my family, friends, and teammates are as well.