University of Albany

2006: Appeared in 42 games ... Played mostly as the squad’s regular second baseman ... Was tied for second on the team with nine doubles ... Hit by pitch 11 times, tying for conference lead ... Had hot start to the season, leading the team with a .406 average after 18 games ... Had a double, a triple and two runs scored in the Great Danes’ 10-5 win over Saint Francis (5-10) ... Went 4-for-5 with a double against UNC Greensboro (3-17) ... Was 3-for-4 with two RBI and three runs scored in Great Danes’ 14-13 victory over VMI (3-5). UB: Played in 32 games in 2005, starting 26 ... Batted .202 with one home run and 14 RBI ... Scored 10 runs ... In 2004, hit .233 with 11 doubles in 45 games played. High School: Three-year letter winner at Whitesboro ... Selected to all-state second team senior year ... Earned first-team All-Central N.Y. and All-Mohawk Valley honors senior year ... Named Tri-Valley League Player of the Year in 2003 ... Selected team MVP senior year ... Batted .500 with six home runs and 16 stolen bases his senior season ... Earned All-Mohawk Valley honors as a junior. Personal: Majoring in communication with a minor in business administration ... Born Oct. 6, 1985 ... Son of Al and Denise Barbato.