Enrolled at Eastern in the fall of 2012 after two years at Husson University…
Coach LaBranche: “With Tim Budd emerging as the catcher, we are looking for a spot for Nik in the lineup on a regular basis. I think his athleticism and competitiveness will carry him and find a way into the lineup and contribute daily. He’s a smart, athletic kid, who runs the bases well, and swings the bat competitively. He’s been working in the outfield, and may catch a little bit.”
High School: Played baseball, football and basketball… three-year starter in baseball (at catcher) and basketball… senior captain in baseball and two-year captain in basketball… two-year all-conference pick in baseball… played baseball under John Schiffner, the all-time winningest coach in the Cape Cod League…
Previous School: Appeared in 52 games in 2011 and 2012 at Husson, helping the Hawks to a 48-35 record and a spot in the 2011 NCAA Division III tournament… batted .262 (33-for-126) with one home run and 15 RBI and as a catcher, fielded at .984 on 182 chances… as a freshman, appeared in the second of two NCAA games off the bench against Wheaton (MA) at the New England Regional at Harwich, MA… team went 29-17 overall that year, including 5-0 in the North Eastern Athletic Conference (NEAC) tournament…
PERSONAL: born Nikolas A. Ververis December 29, 1992... Parents: Linda and Ted... Major: Health and Physical Education... Career Plans: PE Teacher/ Personal Trainer... Residence: Plainfield, CT...
CAREER STATISTICS
| Year | BAvg. | GP | GS | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | TB | SAvg. | BB | HP | SO | OBPct. | SF | SH | SB - | A | PO | A | E | FAvg. |
| 2014 | .352 | 40 | 40 | 159 | 34 | 56 | 12 | 2 | 3 | 36 | 81 | .509 | 18 | 4 | 19 | .422 | 4 | 0 | 16- | 17 | 77 | 3 | 0 | 1.000 |
| 2013 | .256 | 32 | 27 | 90 | 22 | 23 | 5 | 0 | 2 | 19 | 34 | .378 | 10 | 2 | 14 | .340 | 1 | 0 | 3- | 3 | 214 | 20 | 6 | .975 |
| TOTAL | .317 | 72 | 67 | 249 | 56 | 79 | 17 | 2 | 5 | 55 | 115 | .462 | 28 | 6 | 33 | .392 | 5 | 0 | 19- | 20 | 291 | 23 | 6 | .981 |
NIKOLAS...REVEALED
Favorite activity other than sports: Eating
Best place for pizza: Papa Gino’s
Favorite actor: Mark Wahlberg
Most difficult aspect of college: Managing time
Something that you may never live to see: World Peace
Most important thing in your life: Family
When you were young, favorite game to pass time on a car trip: Eye Spy
Most difficult aspect of your sport: Remaining focused
Best athlete of all time: Michael Jordan
Sport requiring the most strength: Hockey
Favorite pro team: Red Sox
One thing you would like to do before you die: Sky dive
Greatest coach of all time: John Schiffner
Favorite smell: Bacon
Biggest crisis facing the world: Money
Who were you or who do you hope you were in your first life? Jesus
Your greatest thrill in sports: Winning
