University of Rhode Island

2016 (Redshirt Sophomore)

• Ended his redshirt sophomore season leading the country in triples, with 10... In doing so, he became Rhode Island's single-season leader as well as the first A-10 player since 2007 to hit 10 or more. 
• In addition to his 10 triples, recorded 14 doubles and six home runs - including a pair of grand slams - for a .528 slugging percentage.
• Was the only Ram to play and start in each of URI's 58 games.
• Led the team in runs scored (60) and multiple-hit games (22).
• Ranked third in batting average (.305), total hits (71) and RBI (36), despite hitting primarily in the leadoff spot. 
• Also swiped eight bases.
• Defensively, helped Rhody turn 31 double plays.
• Had three hits and one run scored in the season-opening series at #14 Florida State (Feb. 19-21).
• Combined for three hits, one run, a stolen base and an RBI in three games at Maryland (Feb. 26-28).
• Went 2-for-3 with two runs, two RBI and his first homer of the season at Winthrop (March 4).
• Tripled and scored twice in the finale at Winthrop (March 6).
• Drove in six runs and scored four of his own at the Campbell Invitational... Combined for four hits, including a home run and two doubles. 
• Hit his first career grand slam and added a single at Towson (March 20).
• Went 2-for-4 with a run scored at Towson (March 21).
• Tripled, singled twice and scored once run at George Mason (March 27).
• Had four hits - including a home run and two doubles - scored four runs and drove in three at Hartford (April 20).
• Had five hits - including his second grand slam of the year - and scored four runs during a three-game series at Saint Joseph's (April 29-30).
• Recorded three hits, scored twice and set a program record with 11 assists against Dayton on May 8.
• Registered eight hits - including six triples - a .409 on-base percentage, a 1.000 slugging percentage, eight runs scored and six RBI from May 17-20, earning Louisville Slugger National Player of the Week accolades.
• Went 8-for-12 (.667) with two doubles, seven runs scored and four walks in three games at the Atlantic 10 Championship, en route to earning All-Championship honors.
• Singled twice and scored once in URI's first-ever NCAA Regional win - a 5-4 victory at #6 South Carolina on June 3.
• Went 2-for-5 with a double, a run and one RBI against #21 UNCW at NCAA Regionals (June 4). 
• Doubled and scored a run in an NCAA elimination-game loss to #6 South Carolina (June 5).

2015 (Redshirt Freshman)

• Appeared and started in 51 of the team's 52 games.
• Led the Rams in batting average (.326), slugging percentage (.481), hits (59), runs scored (34), triples (6), total bases (87) and hit by pitch (5).
• Ranked second on the team in on-base percentage (.398) and extra-base hits (16).
• Singled twice and stole two bases in a pair of games at #2 Florida (Feb. 14-15).
• Went 2-for-4 in the series opener at #11 North Carolina (Feb. 27).
• Sacrificed three times in Rhody's 6-3 victory over the 11th-ranked Tar Heels (Feb. 28).
• Collected three hits in a March 15th doubleheader against Yale.
• Hit a bases-loaded triple at Saint Louis on March 21.
• Was a perfect 4-for-4 at Northeastern (March 31), finishing with two triples, a double, a single and a walk... Also stole home, scored five times and drove in three runs... Became the first Ram since 2006 to triple twice in a game, tying Rhody's single-game record for triples.
• Went 3-for-4 in a April 4th win at Davidson.
• Combined for two doubles, two singles, five RBI and a run scored in a three-game sweep of Saint Joseph's.
• Went 2-for-4 in a win at Richmond (April 18).
• Recorded two hits, two stolen bases and a run scored at Hartford (April 22).
• Collected four hits - including his first career home run - two stolen bases, three RBI and four runs scored in a pair of wins at VCU (April 24-25).
• Posted four hits, two runs, two RBI and two stolen bases in a pair of midweek games against Boston College and UMass Lowell (April 28-29).
• Combined for four hits, four runs, four assists and 10 putouts in a series win over George Washington (May 1-3).
• Went 6-for-12 with a homer, a triple, three RBI and two runs scored in a three-game set against La Salle (May 14-16).
• Recorded at least one hit in each of Rhody's five Atlantic 10 tournament games... Had a double and a stolen base in the opener win over Fordham (May 20)... Singled and scored a run in a 2-1 win over Richmond (May 21)... Homered and doubled against VCU (May 22)... Singled in a win over Davidson (May 23)... Singled and walked against VCU (May 23).
• Ended the year on a 12-game hit streak and reached base in each of Rhody's last 17 games.

2014 (Freshman)

• Appeared in 10 games overall, starting eight.
• Reached base eight times in eight games, tallying four hits (three doubles) and drawing four walks.
• Also recorded four runs and one RBI.

High School

• Was a member of the baseball, soccer and basketball teams at North Kingstown High School.
• Captained all three teams.
• Batted .438 with a .588 slugging percentage and a .490 on-base percentage as a junior.
• Drove in 89 runs on 85 hits – 26 of which were for extra bases – and scored 67 runs in his three seasons at NKHS.
• Was a two-time All-Division, All-State and All-Area selection in baseball.
• Also earned All-Division and All-Area honors in soccer.

Personal

• Born December 3, 1994.
• Son of Kathleen and Michael Hess.
• Has an older brother, Andy, was a two-year (2012-13) member of the men's soccer team at URI.
• Favorite athlete is Evan Longoria.
• Favorite teams are the Angels, Lakers and Bears.
• Enjoys fishing and snowboarding.
• Chose to attend URI over Boston College and UConn.
• Majoring in Health Studies.