Coach LaBranche: “Mike is our captain and has done a terrific job in terms of leadership throughout the year. He will hold down a spot in the middle of the order. He’s a complete hitter with a good approach at the plate, can handle the bat, and can do a variety of things at the plate depending on the situation. He’ll be our heartbeat and pulse on the field.”
High School: Four-year baseball and basketball letterwinner who started thre seasons in each… middle infielder… all-conference in baseball and team MVP in baseball and basketball… senior captain in both sports…
Other: Has played for Wolcott Post 165 each of the past two summers…
PERSONAL: born Michael A. Vaccarelli April 30, 1992... Mother: Susan... Major: Sport and Leisure Management... Career Plans: Ultrasound Technician... Residence: Prospect, CT...
CAREER STATISTICS
| Year | BAvg. | GP | GS | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | TB | SAvg. | BB | HP | SO | OBPct. | SF | SH | SB | Att | PO | A | E | FAvg. |
| 2014 | .356 | 40 | 40 | 160 | 34 | 57 | 11 | 1 | 1 | 27 | 73 | .456 | 19 | 3 | 20 | .427 | 3 | 2 | 12- | 13 | 43 | 99 | 11 | .928 |
| 2013 | .347 | 44 | 44 | 176 | 29 | 61 | 8 | 1 | 0 | 28 | 71 | .403 | 18 | 1 | 25 | .404 | 3 | 1 | 4- | 5 | 38 | 67 | 12 | .897 |
| 2012 | .331 | 39 | 37 | 127 | 24 | 42 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 21 | 50 | .394 | 14 | 3 | 11 | .407 | 1 | 2 | 6- | 7 | 50 | 23 | 3 | .961 |
| 2011 | .278 | 13 | 2 | 18 | 5 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 5 | .278 | 4 | 0 | 4 | .375 | 2 | 1 | 0- | 0 | 15 | 12 | 1 | .964 |
| TOTAL | .343 | 136 | 123 | 481 | 92 | 165 | 19 | 3 | 3 | 80 | 199 | .414 | 55 | 7 | 60 | .411 | 9 | 6 | 22- | 25 | 146 | 201 | 27 | .928 |
MIKE...REVEALED
Favorite professional sports team: Red Sox
The hardest class you’ve ever taken at Eastern: Switch
A class you’ve taken that you’ll never need to use: Music Cultures
The funniest comedian: Patrice O’Neil
Best choice for next President of the United States: Matt Damon
Greatest coach of all time in any sport, at any level: Coach K
The greatest sports moment of all time: 2004 Red Sox
Favorite Smart Phone application: Pandora
Most famous American: Obama
Choice for a last meal: Vito’s Pizza
Should student-athletes receive an annual stipend for their service to their school? Yes.
Favorite college sports team, other than your own: Michigan.. GO BLUE
If you could go to any sporting event, which would it be?: World Series Game 7
Last movie you’ve seen: Zero Dark Thirty
Favorite actor: Denzel
Favorite sporting event you’ve ever attended: Michigan/Ohio State Football
Favorite sportscaster: Neil Everett
Favorite Olympic sport to watch: Swimming
Olympic sport which you know nothing about: Wrestling
Best advice you’ve ever received: Get Work Done First
Person with the most difficult job in the world: Bob Molta
Eastern’s biggest rival: Keene State
Your biggest rival: Keene State
Pet peeve: People chew with mouth open
If you could travel anywhere in the world, it would be to: Bora Bora
Most dangerous animal: Maize
Favorite pizza topping: Bacon/Pepperoni
