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As a sophomore:
- JMU Athletics Director Scholar-Athlete
- Pinch-hit triple vs. Bucknell, meaning first four hits of his college career went for the cycle dating back to three hits in his freshman campaign
- First career start behind the plate went 2-for-3 with a walk, run and RBI vs. Mount St. Mary's
- Single at Virginia broke 0-for-13 slump
- Competed briefly during the summer of 2012 for the Old Orchard Beach Raging Tide in the Futures Collegiate League in New England
As a freshman:
- Voted as top preseason newcomer in the CAA by Baseball America
- JMU debut with a double and a walk in season opener vs. Bucknell
- First collegiate home run, a three-run shot, in Bucknell game three
- Singled, reached on an error while driving in a run, scored twice, drove in two and was hit by a pitch against Cornell
- Played the 2011 summer with the Mystic Schooners in the New England Collegiate Baseball League. Hit .115 through 12 games.
Before JMU:
- Four-year letter winner in baseball
- Three-year letter winner in football
- Two-time All-State in baseball and football
- Played in Connecticut-Massachusetts High School All-Star Game as a senior
- Represented Northeast Region in East Coast Pro Showcase and Area Code games as a junior
- Hit .382 as a full-time catcher as a junior
- Batted .386 and drove in 17 runs in 24 games as a sophomore
- Batted cleanup with an average of .333 and drove in 16 runs in 22 innings as a freshman
- Two-time All-State quarterback, set single-game school record with 420 passing yards
- Completed 52% of passes for over 6,000 yards and 24 touchdowns, also rushed for 2,580 yards
- Honor Roll student
Personal:
- Son of Chris and Matt Merullo
- Sport and recreation management major
- Enjoys spending time with family and friends, playing sports, and video games
- Father (Matt - MLB 1989-95 with White Sox, Indians, & Twins), grandfather (Len - Pirates minor leagues 1962-64), and great-grandfather (Lennie - MLB 1941-47 with Cubs) played professional baseball
| Year | avg | gp-gs | ab | r | h | 2b | 3b | hr | rbi | tb | slg% | bb | hbp | so | gdp | ob% | sf | sh | sb-att | po | a | e | fld% |
| 2011.... |
.200 |
11-2 |
15 |
4 |
3 |
1 |
0 |
1 |
6 |
7 |
.467 |
2 |
2 |
4 |
1 |
.368 |
0 |
0 |
0-0 |
5 |
1 |
0 |
1.000 |
| 2012.... |
.194 |
18-12 |
36 |
3 |
7 |
0 |
1 |
0 |
2 |
9 |
.250 |
2 |
2 |
11 |
0 |
.275 |
0 |
1 |
0-0 |
48 |
14 |
1 |
.984 |
| TOTAL... |
.196 |
29-14 |
51 |
7 |
10 |
1 |
1 |
1 |
8 |
16 |
.314 |
4 |
4 |
15 |
1 |
.305 |
0 |
1 |
0-0 |
53 |
15 |
1 |
.986 |
Career Highs
Runs: 2, Cornell 3/23/11
Hits: 2, Mount St. Mary's 3/7/12
RBIs: 3, Bucknell 2/19/11
Steals: 0
Hitting Streak: 2, 2x, 4/21/12-4/24/12
Getting to know Nick...
Why did you choose JMU
Great combination of baseball and academics, and a really nice campus
What's your current major:
Sport and recreation management
If you didn't play baseball what other sport would you want to play
Football
Biggest inspiration
My great support staff of family and friends
Favorite personal baseball memory
Playing in the Area Code Games
Best advice you were ever given
Just to always stay positive
Favorite part of being on a team
The close bond with teammates
"People would be surprised to know that I..."
Can juggle
Your Go-To outfit
Polo V-neck and jeans
Favorite place to eat on campus
D Hall breakfast after 6 am workouts
Biggest fear
Airplanes
Favorite Quote
"Keep your eye on the ball"
What do you enjoy doing other than playing baseball
Just hanging out with friends and family
Last movie you watched
Shawshank Redemption
"After college I see myself..."
Hopefully getting the opportunity to live my dream and play professional baseball...and then becoming an athletic director someday down the road
Pick One:
Baseball in the hot or cold weather: definitely hot
Early bird or night owl: not really either, guess more of a night owl
Pepsi or Coke: Coke
Vanilla or Chocolate: chocolate
Gray, White, Gold, or Purple uniform: gold
Team Tell-All:
Most/Least Swag: Most- Luke Munson Least- Luke Drayer
Funniest: Cole McInturff
Hardest Worker: We all work hard
Most Serious: Brad Shaban
Most likely to fall asleep on the bus: Cole McInturff
Most likely to be eating: Luke Munson
Best nickname on the team: Luke Drayer-"Doug"
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