Michael Forchione Class: Junior Hometown: Akron, Ohio High School: Copley HS Height / Weight: 5-9 / 175 Position: C Birthdate: 03/05/1985 B/T: R/R

2006: Served primarily as a bullpen catcher ... Received one at-bat against Xavier.

2005: Made six appearances ... Had five at-bats and collected three hits, including a double ... Also recorded two RBIs ... Went 1-for-1 with an RBI double in his first-career appearance on April 6 vs. Ohio Wesleyan ... Picked up another hit on May 9 vs. Rio Grande ... Collected another RBI in the series finale vs. IPFW on May 15 ... Registered his lone putout of the season vs.

2004: Redshirted.

HIGH SCHOOL: Lettered for three years in baseball ... Led Copley High School to a 15th place finish in Ohio's Division II ... Won the school's student-athlete award.

PERSONAL: A specialized studies major ... Son of Angelo & Kathy Forchione ... Born on March 5, 1985.