Rob Wiegand

It has been three months now and Freshman First Baseman Rob Weigand has already learned what it takes to be successful in college. He knows it is much different than being at Bishop Ludden in Syracuse where he was First Team All CNY. "College is definitely a lot different than high school," said Rob. "You need to stay on top of your game in classes and be sure to always be organized."

Rob of course does not take full credit for developing this type of mindset on his own. He believes that playing under fellow Blue Devil Ciro Frontale's father has helped make him the player and person he is today.

Ciro, Sr. serves as the Athletic Director and Assistant Baseball Coach for Bishop Ludden. "There aren't too many people like Mr. Frontale," said Rob. "It was an awesome experience to play under him for two years and having the opportunity to be around him, as well as my other coaches really helped show me how to reach my goals."

Ciro, Sr.

Rob also had some kind words to say about Ciro, Jr.

From here there was no looking back according to Rob. A friendship had been born which would turnout to be great for the Blue Devil program. Thanks to Ciro and his father, Rob gained interest in the Fredonia Baseball program.

He saw the success that Ciro and the team were having and wanted in. "Following Ciro during his first two years at Fredonia definitely had a major impact on me," said Rob. "I saw the success that Ciro was having and it really made me want to achieve that success as well."

Rob looks to compete for a starting position this season. He played mostly right field at Ludden, but has worked out at first base this fall. He is ready to work and get after the SUNYAC title with his fellow teammates. "I am honestly just ready to start the season with all of the fellas and get to work," said Rob. "Any chance I get to be around baseball is a good day for me and being around this group of guys makes it even better."

Fast Facts:
Huge San Diego Chargers fan.
Huge-er Syracuse U. fan.
Likes Rap and Country music.
Derek Jeter is his MLB role model.
Rooms with fellow Syracuse native Ben Atkinson, apitcher for the Blue Devils.
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