I play offense. The Mike Prentice story.

Mike Prentice returns to the Blue Devils after a solid freshman campaign. A catcher by trade, he earned a spot in the starting lineup mid-way through last season. He saw time in the outfield and DH, as well a few innings at first and catcher.

The affable sophomore comes from a line of outstanding St. Francis H.S. players to excel at Fredonia (Jim Kunkemoeller, '07 grad, SUNYAC batting champ at .467 in 2006; Matt Bauman, '08 grad, two seasons of pro ball and Sean Larson, '14, Fredonia State Athlete of the year). Mike had an American Legion State Championship under his belt prior to attending Fredonia.


Mike's has two brothers -- Erik who played baseball at Medaille and is living the good life in California, and another brother that recently graduated from Fredonia. Mike's dad, Marc, works with former Blue Devil Ace, Noah Huard, a 2006 grad, in Buffalo.

Mike Prentice, far right, with the "Thumbs Up" during a recent Kids' Night Out. Accompanied by Steve Sturm (up close) and Erik Krohl (seated)

Baseball Operations Manager Tim Fairhead caught up with Mike at a Kids' Night Out fundraiser in December. Let's see what was on Mike's mind...


1) We are at Kid's Night Out what is your favorite baseball fundraiser?
     Definitley Kid's Night out, its fun to hang with kids.

2)What was your first job?
     A town Recreation worker in West Seneca

3)What do you do to keep fit?
     I am an avid racquetball player

4)What's your favorite fast food chain, why?
     Chik-Fil-A because they have great food and they have an amazing milkshake.

5)What's your favorite Holiday?
     Veterans Day, God Bless America

6)If you were stranded on an island with two teammates who would pick, why?
     Carl Wolf because his haircut would keep me entertained, and Joe Korszun because he will keep the atmosphere light.

7) Favorite moment as a Blue Devil?
     Last season I had a game winning hit against SUNYAC rival Cortland.

8) If you could travel back in time where would go?
     July 4th, 1776, so I could sign my name on the Declaration of Independence.

9) What do you hope to bring to the team this season?
     My witty character and a strong bat in the lineup

10)Where was your favorite vacation?
     I went to California, I got to visit my brother out there.