March 18, 2009

CAMPBELL PRESENTED WITH 2008 GOLD GLOVE AWARD 

Nick Campbell of Raynham, MA was named to the 2008 Rawlings Gold Glove team. www.dspics.com

SMITHFIELD, R.I. - Junior Nick Campbell (Raynham, MA) was presented with his Rawlings Gold Glove Award for 2008 prior to the start of Thursday's home opener against Boston College at the Bryant Baseball Complex. 

Campbell was one of just four outfielders from around the country voted to the Gold Glove team last season and recognizes his outstanding season in the field. 

Defensively, Campbell handled 140 chances making only one error and finishing the year with a team-best six outfield assists as a sophomore.  He was named First Team All-Region and First Team All-Conference in 2008 and participated in the NEIBA Collegiate All-Star game at Fenway Park.

This year, Campbell has a .963 fielding percentage and is currently second on the team with a .397 batting average with 25 hits and seven doubles. 

He entered the Boston College game Wednesday only two hits shy of 200 for his career.