Sophomore will compete for playing time at first base.

Coach Callahan's comment: "Kyle's a hard worker and he provides depth at first base."

2007: Saw action early in his freshman year after starting 1B, senior Austin DeRogatis sustained broken facial bones after being hit by a pitch in Florida. ... Overall appeared in 10 games.

Prior to NJIT: Three-year varsity letter winner ... played for the Collingswood Panthers for coach Rick Pentz. ...member of the National Honor Society; graduated in the top 5% of his class. ... member of the basketball team.

Personal: Kyle Joseph McCarthy ... mathematics major enrolled in NJIT's Albert Dorman Honors College. ... born 10/29/87 in Philadelphia, PA.