University of New Haven Athletics

One of the first and best power hitters for New Haven baseball, Phil Scarpellino hit .351 in his career with 130 runs batted in, which still ranks eighth all-time in program history.

The slugger from New Haven also shares t-second place at New Haven with 12 career triples. Following a career in which his team never recorded a winning percentage lower than .800, Scarpellino turned down a professional contract offer from the Pittsburgh Pirates.