Eastern Connecticut State University

Coach LaBranche: "Adam will be back as our closer. He’s probably the best closer in the region and will be counted on to close games out for us and to get all the big outs of the year."

High School: A three-sport athlete participating in baseball, football and indoor track all four years of high school … baseball All-State honorable mention junior and senior year…finished senior year hitting .480…

PERSONAL: born Adam W. Merritt September 18, 1994…Parents: Maura and Russell…Siblings: Tommy, Bryan (brothers)... Major: Math…Residence: Seymour, CT...

ADAM...REVEALED

Favorite aspect of Eastern:­­ The baseball field
Favorite aspect of my sport: High pressure situations
Personal goal for the season: To be better than last season
Favorite sport other than my own: Football
My favorite moment playing sports: Winning LECs last year
My most disappointed moment playing sports: Losing the State championship in high school
Biggest rival: Southern Maine
Most visited website: ESPN.com
Favorite song: Rico Story
If I were a superhero my superpower would be: Teleportation
Favorite professional or amateur team: Yankees
Last movie I’ve seen: The Town
Favorite movie quote: “If we get jammed up, we’re holding court in the streets”
Favorite musical artist: Eminem
Favorite athlete: Derek Jeter
If I could describe myself in one word, it would be: Ridiculous
In 10 years, I could see myself: Teaching math
In 10 years, I hope that I am not: Still in college
If you won lotto, what would you do with the money? Open a bar
Favorite subject in school: Math
Closest brush with greatness: Sam Kosterich
Favorite smell: Fresh cut pine
Last movie I saw: The Town
If I could travel anywhere in the world, it would be to:  Ireland
One thing or person I would bring if I was stranded on a deserted island: Rifle
Biggest adjustment to college life: The amount of homework
What I will take away from my college experience:  Great memories

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