#3 - Josh Abati
5-8  170 lbs
OF/INF
Senior
New Kensington, PA/Valley HS

Josh has been a valuable utility man over the past three years with the Bearcats, and his role should continue to increase as he enters his senior season.

2007: Appeared in 23 games, starting 12... Played all three outfield positions, as well as second base... Finished with a .238 average (10-42) with seven runs scored and four RBI... Went 1-2, reaching base three times, with a run scored and an RBI vs. Grove City on 3-29... Went 2-2 with a double, RBI, and two runs scored vs. Westminster on 4-28

2006: Appeared in 17 games, starting once... Served as primary pinch runner... Scored nine runs with a stolen base

2005: Spent freshman season as top contributor on Bearcat JV squad

High School: Four-year starter at Valley... Named 2004 team MVP, First Team All-Section, and participated in WPIAL All Star Game... Also played soccer and basketball

Personal: Born 10-15-85... Son of Ray and Kathi Abati... Business Management major