Anthony Schiro

Senior Anthony Schiro is our incumbent starting catcher as a senior. He went to Niagara Wheatfield H.S, but did not become a catcher until he went to Niagara County C.C. Part-way through his sophomore year, he became the starting catcher and helped lead the team to a No. 2 finish at the JUCO World Series in Tyler, Texas.

Anthony was a big reason we had two First-Team All SUNYAC pitchers last year -- Sean Larson (the FSU Male Athlete of the Year) and Kyle Grey, who made it as a relief pitcher.

He is known for his easy-going manner and positive attitude. He already has a job lined up after graduation, and is on his way to being successful on and off the field.

A sports management major, he is currently interning with a baseball academy just outside of Niagara Falls this semester -- passing along his knowledge. A typical catcher. Let's see what Anthony has to say:

A drawing done for Anthony by a friend

1) Who has been the most influential Blue Devil in your career thus far?
     Kenny Johnston, because he is a hard worker and a good leader, and he is very talented on the field.

2)What is your favorite season of the year?
     My favorite season of the year is summer because I get to play baseball and golf everyday.

3)What is your greatest strength on the field?
     My greatest on the field strength would have to be controlling the game behind the plate, and making the pitchers think as little as possible.

4)What is an interesting fact about yourself?
     Following the first game of the Junior College World Series I got interviewed on television for having an outstanding game. (Niagara C.C.C, 2013)

5)If you had to cook a meal for the entire team what would it be?
     I would cook grilled cheese, its simple and delicious.

6) What is your most memorable baseball moment?
     My most memorable baseball moment would be losing in the Junior College World Series finals in extra innings on a controvertial call.

7) If you were stranded on an island with two other teammates who would you pick and why?
     I Quinn Danahy because we could him (he has the most meat on him), and R.J. Spinella because he is super smart we could handle every situation well.

8) What song will you request for your walk up song?
     I will pick O.A.R. This Town as my walk up song.

9) Who is your celebrity crush?
     Anna Kendrick because she is the best looking.

10) If you could vacation anywhere ion the world where would it be?
     I would go to Hawaii because I feel like its all beaches and there is always good weather.