John Carroll University Athletics

A vital component of the Bule Streaks infield, Sabella has played in more career games (84) than any other infielder on this year's roster ... Has 211 career at bats entering his senior season ... Played mostly at the shortstop position (22 games), but also had four starts at third base last year ... Batted .375 last year in Florida ... Started all 38 games at shortstop as a sophomore ... Had a total of 109 at bats with seven mutiple hit games and four multiple RBI games in 2006 ... Had a team-high five RBI game vs New Jersey City (3/5/06) ... Stepped up for the Blue Streaks late in the 2005 season to become the starting third baseman for nine games ... Brings a championship pedigree to the JCU program, as he was a member of the Lyons Township High School Illinois state championship team in 2003 as well as the IHSBCA summer state champs in 2002 ... He played thrid base, shortstop and the outfield over the course of his playing career ... Psychology major with a minor in Communications ... Carries a 3.2 grade point average in his major ... Son of John and Sue Sabella.