2020:
- Appeared in seven games, started three
- Posted 15 putouts
- Set a season high of 10 putouts against Stony Brook (3/11)
2019:
- Served as Merrimack’s third catcher while also making two pitching appearances during his rookie season
- Made two appearances behind the plate
- Threw single innings of relief in wins against Southern Connecticut (3/11) and AIC (4/11)
Before Merrimack:
- Played at Chaminade-Madonna High School
- Team captain during his senior year
- Played club baseball for Elite Squad and Pembroke Pines
- Perfect Game Honorable Mention selection in FloridaÂ
Personal:
- Born May 29, 2000
- Son of Joe and Margaret Villella
- Brother to Joey, Jenna, Dillon, and Dakota
- Business major at Merrimack with a minor in criminology
CAREER HIGHS:
Struck out: 1, vs Bloomfield, 03/10/2019Â
At bats: 1, vs Bloomfield, 03/10/2019 ; vs Davenport, Feb 24, 2019Â
Innings pitched: 1.0, at American Int'l, Apr 11, 2019 ; at Southern Connecticut, Mar 11, 2019Â
Walks allowed: 2, at American Int'l, Apr 11, 2019Â
Strikeouts: 1, at American Int'l, Apr 11, 2019 ; at Southern Connecticut, Mar 11, 2019Â
Batters faced: 8, at Southern Connecticut, Mar 11, 2019Â
Field chances: 3, vs Bloomfield, 03/10/2019Â
Putouts: 3, vs Bloomfield, 03/10/2019
