Bentley University

Sophomore pitcher from Wallingford, Conn. … bats right and throws right … Before Bentley: 2016 graduate of Lyman Hall where he earned eight varsity letters (4 baseball, 3 basketball, 1 soccer) … baseball team captain as a senior when he led team to first state tournament appearance since 2006 … basketball team MVP as a junior … helped Lyman win a state tournament second-round game in soccer by stopping three of four penalty kicks … eight-time recipient of Southern Connecticut Conference All Academic Team for baseball, basketball and soccer … Personal: son of John and Michelle O’Connell … has two brothers, Riley (21) and Jameson (16) … undecided in regards to his major … member of the Honors Program … CAB Comedy Committee member … Travelers Golf Championship Volunteer Caddie … high school orientation leader … Red Cross blood drive assistant … basketball camp volunteer instructor … age as of Feb. 1: 19.