Ben Kessel

Height:
5-10
Weight:
180
Class:
Sophomore
Hometown:
Richboro, Pa.
High School:
Council Rock North

AS A SENIOR IN 2010:Game-By-Game Statistics
Played in seven games, starting behind the plate at Quinnipiac (5/11) and vs. La Salle (5/22) ... Had a sacrifice fly to drive in a run vs. La Salle (5/22) ... Drew a walk at Quinnipiac (5/11) ... Scored a run vs. Central Connecticut (4/20).

AS A SOPHOMORE IN 2008: Game-By-Game Statistics

Played in 15 games, started in eight ... Finished with a .061 (2-33) average, one triple, and four runs ... Scored two runs in the series against Arizona State (3/7-9).

AS A FRESHMAN IN 2007: Game-By-Game Statistics

Appeared in seven games, all as a backup catcher ... Hit .500 (1-2) with one walk, one RBI, and one run scored ... Played in relief of Bryan Garrity in losses against Illinois (3/21) and at Temple (3/25) ... Relieved Frank McPherson to catch the ninth inning against Hartford (3/28) ... Knocked his first hit and RBI in a loss to Rhode Island (4/8) ... Earned a walk in his only plate appearance and scored a run against Northeastern (4/19).

Before UMass: Three year starter for the Don Rusters' Indians...As a Senior was named Second Team All League...During his Junior season was named First Team All League and First Team spring Golden Team...Posted a career batting average over .400.

Personal: Born July 8, 1988 in Abington, Pa. ...Son of Rebecca and Gary Kessel...Has two siblings, Jordyn and Robb...Majoring in Kinesiology.

CAREER HIGHS
Hits: 2 at Vermont (4/30/08)
Runs Scored: 1 (7x); Last vs. Central Connecticut (4/20/10)
Doubles: --
Triples: at Vermont (4/30/08)
Home Runs: --
RBI: 1 (2x); Last vs. La Salle (5/22/10)
Total Bases: 4 at Vermont (4/30/08)

Ben Kessel's Career Statistics

YEAR	AVG.	GP-GS	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	TB	SLG.	BB	SF-SH	SB-A
2007	.500	7-0	2	1	1	0	0	0	1	1	.500	1	0-0	0-0
2008	.061	15-8	33	4	2	0	1	0	0	4	.121	2	0-1	0-0
2009	.000	3-0	2	1	0	0	0	0	0	0	.000	1	0-0	0-0
2010	.000	7-2	10	1	0	0	0	0	1	0	.000	1	1-0	0-0
Totals	.064	32-10	47	7	3	0	1	0	2	5	.106	5	1-1	0-0