GENERAL: Hard worker... handles pitching staff well... capable catcher who will likely challenge for time behind the dish.

2008: Made four appearances off the bench... tallied five putouts... recorded a perfect fielding percentage (1.000).

2007: Appeared in one game in a reserve role... made his Division I debut in the series opener at Fairfield (5/5)... tallied one putout.

2006: Appeared in 20 games for Mount Saint Vincent College, making 19 starts... third on the team with a .254 batting average... tied for the team lead with a .977 fielding percentage... made his first collegiate start in season opener at Gallaudet University... tallied his first collegiate hit vs. Delaware Valley College... recorded six multi-hit games.

BEFORE MANHATTAN: A four-year letter-winner at Carmel High School... served as team captain as a junior and senior... an All-League selection as a senior... also a member of the varsity football team... named to Carmel honor roll.

PERSONAL: Majoring in physical education... son of Dan and Marie Russell... has two siblings, Andrew and Paul.