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Hall of Fame

J.P. Ricciardi

  • Class
    1980
  • Induction
    2003
  • Sport(s)
    Baseball
Baseball
Graduation year: 1980
Induction year: 2003
  • Saint Leo Baseball 1977-80
  • A switch hitting starting second baseman for three years for baseball team, also played one year of soccer
  • Was a member of 1978 team that advanced to NCAA post-season tournament and finished 26-15
  • Hit over .300 twice including .353 average with 26 RBI's, 37 runs, 10 stolen bases in 1979
  • Signed with New York Mets of National League in 1980 and played two years of Minor League Baseball
  • Coached in Minor Leagues with new York Yankees, (82-84)
  • Worked with Oakland A's as scout (1968-1991), Cross Checker (1992-1994), Special Assistant to GM (1995-1998), Director Player Personnel (1999-2001)
  • Has been Senior Vice-President/General Manager of Toronto Blue Jays since November 2001
  • Won three district championships and reached three state finals as Head Baseball Coach at Holy Name High School in Worchester, MA (1990, 1991, 2002), overall record was 163-86
Induction Class of 2003
Joe E. Mason, Sr. '01
Fred Rust, Jr.
Kelly Bowe, '97
Shawn Jennett, '97
Jim D'Aloia, '80
Jim Corsi, '83
J.P. Ricciardi, '80 
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