All-Region candidate. Solid season could also put him in the mix come draft time in June, as his tools have caught scouts eyes. One of the top defensive shortstops not just in the Northeast-10, but in the region. Tremendous speed makes him a threat to steal every time he reaches base. Must become more consistant with the bat. Has fully recovered from injuries which hindered him as a sophomore.
2004: Started just 14 of his 23 games played as injuries plagued him all season long. Totaled just five hits, nine runs scored, a double and five RBI in 39 at bats. Drew 12 walks and stole five bases on six attempts. Posted a .346 on-base percentage and was 2-for-5 (.400) as a pinch-hitter. Was 1-for-3 with an RBI in game one victory of doubleheader sweep of North Dakota State (3/12). Drew three walks and scored three times with a stolen base in win over Southern New Hampshire (4/22).
2003: Earned third team All-Northeast-10 Conference honors as a true freshman. Started all 47 games played. Hit .271 (39-144) with 25 runs scored, three doubles and 15 RBI. Matched the freshman stolen base record with 15 on 17 attempts. Posted a .348 on-base percentage. Batted .320 (8-25) against lefties, reached base 37.8-percent (17-45) of his chances when leading off an inning and was successful 41.7% (5-12) of the time with a runner on third and less than two out. Led the Ravens with 11 bunt singles (.579 bunt average) to go with seven sacrifice bunts. Totaled six two-out RBI, ten multi-hit and three multi-RBI games. Hit .313 (26-83) with 18 runs scored, two doubles and seven RBI in Conference play. Posted a .281 batting average (27-96) with 19 runs scored, three doubles and eight RBI with the NE-10-mandated wood bats overall. Batted .333 (14-42) with 11 runs scored, a double and three RBI at home. Hit .400 (4-10) with three RBI and a stolen base at the NCAA Northeast Regional. Was 2-for-3 with a run scored, two RBI and a stolen base in win over New Jersey Tech (3/17). Hit 2-2 with a walk, run scored and a double at Assumption (4/15). Finished 2-4 with two steals and two runs scored the next day in win at American International (4/16). Batted 2-3 with two runs scored, a double and stolen base in win over Saint Anselm (4/28). Was 2-4 with three steals and a run scored in win over Assumption. (4/30). Helped lead Ravens to win over New Haven at NCAA Regional as he was 3-4 with an RBI and steal. Named NE-10 Freshman of the Week once (3/16),
High School: 2002 graduate of Holy Name High School. Earned Worcester Telegram & Gazette All-Star honors. Helped lead team to Central Massachusetts State Championship. Also lettered in football, where he was a member of a Super Bowl team as a senior. Grafton Hills American Legion squad captured 2003 Massachusetts State Championship.
Personal: Born November 5, 1984, in Worcester, Mass. Son of Andrea and Bob Paradis of Charlton, Mass. Has a younger brother, Brian (10). Majoring in sport and leisure service management, with a minor in marketing. Supports the Boston Red Sox. Omar Vizquel is a favorite athlete. Lists reaching the Division II College World Series his freshman season as his greatest sports moment so far.