For starters: Will push for a starting role behind the plate after serving as a rookie reserve in 2006.
Heaton on Espinosa: “FirmBiz” didn’t see much playing time last year, but he worked hard in the off-season to make things interesting this year. He is pushing for a starting role. With consistency behind the plate and a stronger arm he may get the chance to do so.
2006: In six games (one start), batted .571 (4-7) with one run and one strikeout…Was 1-for-1 in steals…Hit 1.000 (3-3) with one run in NJAC games…Perfect in eight fielding chances behind the plate with two assists…Bases were empty in each of his at bats…(04/29 vs. Rowan University): Made the most of his first career start, going 2-for-2 with one run.
High School: A June 2004 graduate of St. Benedict’s Prep in Newark, NJ…Played two seasons of varsity baseball for Coach Michael DiPiano.
AAU: Was a member of the 2002 Mickey Mantle 16U state championship team, which later won the regional title.
Personal: Fernando Luis Espinosa, Jr…Born September 2, 1986 in Newark, NJ… Nickname is “Fuji” and “FernBiz”…Parents are Marisol Velez and Fernando Espinosa…Has a younger sister—Shaddiah Espinosa (18)—and younger brother—Ian Espinosa (4)…Bats and throws right-handed…Major at NJCU is undecided…Career objective is to become a pharmacist…Lists his most memorable sports moment as winning a regional RBI title…Lists his parents as his heroes…Enjoys golf.
Fernando Espinosa, Jr. Career Stats
Year Avg GP-GS AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI BB SO SB-ATT
2006.... .571 6-1 7 1 4 0 0 0 0 0 1 1-1
TOTAL... .571 6-1 7 1 4 0 0 0 0 0 1 1-1
Favorites:
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Hobbies/interest:
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Golfing, weights
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NJCU Class:
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English
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Hero/Idol:
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His parents
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Sports Team:
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New York Yankees
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Song:
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“B’s Up C’s Down”
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Music Artist:
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Jay-Z and Eminem
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Movie:
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“Remember the Titans” and “Paid in Full”
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Food:
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Chocolate, his mother’s food
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Favorite TV Show:
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Seinfeld
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Favorite Baseball Player:
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Ivan “Pudge” Rodriguez
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What do you like most about NJCU?:
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Baseball.
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2007 Highlights: (04/21 at Rutgers University-Camden): Walked to move NJCU up 5-0 a bases-loaded in the third...
