Congratulations are in order for former Owl shortstop Nick DelGuidice, who was named the Kansas City Royals organization's "Hitter of the Year” after a .408 batting average and 24 RBI this past summer with the Arizona Royals, a member of the Arizona Rookie League.

“We are very proud of Nick and what he accomplished this summer,” said John McCormack, FAU’s head baseball coach.  “What a way to start his professional career.”

The performance prompted DelGuidice a rise to the Royal's Class A affiliate in Idaho Falls. Once there, the talented fielder kept the bat hot, connecting for a .355 avg in 17 games played.