UMass Lowell Athletics

AS A JUNIOR: Named to the America East All-Academic Team • Saw action in 36 games on the season • Registered 13 RBI along with 26 hits.

AS A SOPHOMORE: Named to the Capital One Academic District 1 Team • NE-10 Spring 2013 All-Academic Team • Played and started in 42 games for the River Hawks • He batted .229 with 22 runs, 19 RBI and 10 doubles. He has also drawn 13 walks and has maintained an on-base percentage of .298 • His highlights include six multiple-hit games, including a 3-for-5 effort with three runs in a 7-3 win at Saint Michael's (4/21) • Went 2-for-3, with three-RBI in a 9-0 win over Adelphi (4/6).

AS A FRESHMAN: NE-10 All-Conference Rookie Team • Appeared in 38 games, starting 37 • Batted .254 (32-for-126) with 22 RBI's and nine runs • Was 4-for-5 on stolen base attempts • Season highlights include a 2-for-5 showing with three RBI and a run scored against Mansfield (3/3) • Also went 1-for-3 with three RBI's and a run scored against Mansfield (3/4).

AMERICAN HERITAGE H.S.: Four-year varsity player at American Heritage H.S. for coach Carm Mazza • Two-time captain • All-State second team in 2010 • Named to Sarasota Classic All-Tournament team in 2010 • Named to Orlando Classic All-Tournament team in 2009.

PERSONAL: One of four children of Nancy and Bob O'Keefe of Wellington, Fla. • List the Tampa Bay Rays and San Diego Chargers as his favorite professional teams • Favorite athletes are Josh Hamilton and Shawn White • Greatest sport moment was getting the game winning RBI in the regional semi-final game • Nickname "The Snake" • Enrolled in the College of Business undecided on major.