University of Rhode Island

2014 (Sophomore): 

• Was listed at #9 on Baseball America's ranking of the Atlantic 10's top draft prospects.
• Recorded 63 strikeouts in 77.2 innings pitched, turning an overall ERA of 3.71.
• Held Atlantic 10 hitters to a combined .202 average over eight outings.
• Finished the year with five quality starts, four in Atlantic 10 play.
• A-10 Pitcher of the Week (April 17).
• Allowed just one earned run over a 6.0-inning start to collect his first career win at Florida Gulf Coast (Feb. 15).
• Fanned six batters in URI's win over Marshall (March 2).
• Went 6.1 innings with just four hits and one (unearned) run in a no-decision start against Saint Louis on March 23.
• Struck out 10 and allowed just one hit in a complete game shutout over Fordham (April 6).
•  Went 18.2 consecutive innings without an earned run, 16 of which came against Fordham (9) and Dayton (7).
• Recorded a career-high 11 strikeouts in a win over Richmond (May 15).

2013 (Freshman): 

• Made 13 appearances – 11 out of the bullpen – for a total of 19.2 innings pitched.
• Finished the season with a 4.58 ERA and one save.
• Recorded 20 strikeouts opposite just five walks.
• Tossed 2.2 no-hit innings against Hofstra on March 24.
• Recorded three strikeouts over 1.1 shutout innings against Central Connecticut on April 3.
• Tossed 1.2 innings of scoreless relief against Hartford on April 24, giving up no hits and striking out two.
• Had zero hits/runs against over 1.2 innings at Butler on May 10.

High School: 

• Was a member of the baseball, basketball, football and soccer teams at Cheverus High School. 
• Captained the baseball team his senior year.
• Was a two-time All-State selection.
• Helped lead his team to a state championship as a junior.
• Was a four-year member of the honor roll.
• Also was a member of the National Honors Society and the Key Club.
• Volunteered with the Special Olympics. 

Personal: 

• Born February 5, 1994.
• Son of Maureen and Rick Distasio.
• Has an older brother, Mick.
• Enjoys fishing, golfing and skiing.
• Favorite athlete is Michael Jordan.
• Favorite team is the New York Yankees.
• Majoring in Health Studies.