HEADING INTO 20112: Brings great speed to the lineup... will see time in the outfield... named a Maine Scholar-Athlete *Rising Star* 

BEFORE MAINE: Played centerfield at Deering High School ... captain as a senior for coach Mark Sutton... captained team during senior season... hit .531 average with 13 RBI and a home run... Team won state championship twice during his four years... two-time All-State Selection... three-time SMAA All-Conference selection... Won the Dr. John Winkin Baseball Award... Also played football and ran indoor track at Deering... born Aug. 21, 1992... son of Michael and Maria Balzano... undecided upon major.