MISCELLANEOUS: Durable backstop ... boasts excellent work ethic ... hard-nosed performer ... harbors strong commitment to program ... expected to help shore up depth at catcher behind starter Schyuler Williamson ... features selfless attitude ... possesses strong "team" concept.
2002: Spent season with program ... did not appear in a contest.
HIGH SCHOOL: Played for head coach Jeff Braidic at Vincentian Academy ... four-time letterwinner ... captured all-region laurels at catcher position ... all-district selection as well ... served as team captain each of last two seasons ... established school career standard for runs batted in.
PERSONAL: Given name is Stanley Stephen Swaintek ... born June 11, 1982, in Pittsburgh, Pa. ... parents' names are Cynthia Prothero and Stan Swaintek ... enjoys fishing in spare time ... majoring in Engineering Management.
