Bryant University

As a sophomore: Made 28 appearances out of thebullpen as the Bryant closer, throwing 38 innings ... Recorded ateam-high 13 saves that ranked No. 7 nationally ... Posted a 2.13ERA with a 2-2 record ... Allowed just nine earned runs allseason ... Contributed to a trio of combined shutouts ... Stuck out27 ... Named a third team all-conference and second team all-regionselection.

As a freshman: Appeared in 29 games ... Pitched56 innings out of the bullpen, posting a 4-3 record with a 2.89 ERA... Threw in 15-of-30 conference games without allowing an earnedrun ... Played for the NECBL Lowell All-Americans over thesummer.

Before Bryant: A 2006 graduate of Sheehan HighSchool ... Lettered in indoor track and baseball for the Titans ...All-Housitoric Division selection and Coaches Award recipient as ajunior.

Personal: Son of Mark and Patricia Polvani ...Born November 20, 1988 in Meriden, Conn. ... Has one brother,Chris, and one sister, Amy ... Studies accounting in the College ofBusiness.