Ray J. is entering his third season for the Bearcats, and is a valuable utility player, with experience at both middle infield positions as well as all three outfield spots.

2006: Appeared in 17 games,making one start... Served mainly in a pinch-runner role... Scored nine runs with a stolen base.

2005: Spent freshman season as main contributor on Bearcat JV squad.

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

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