Towson University Athletics

Transfer from the University of Tampa who brings experience to the Tiger bullpen ... solid righthander with a strong work ethic ... adds depth to the Tiger bullpen ... showed promise during the Fall season.

Background: Attended University of Tampa for two years ... member of the Spartans’ NCAA Division II championship team in 2006 ... All-Nassau County performer at Wantagh High School ... played infield and pitched for the Warriors ... batted .427 as a senior for Coach Keith Sachs ... posted a 14-2 record as a pitcher for the Warriors with a 0.97 E.R.A. ... pitched a no-hitter as a senior ... also played ice hockey in high school ... very good student who was a member of the National Honor Society.

Personal: Has three younger brothers ... older brother, Bryan, pitches in the New York Mets minor league system ... career goal is to become a lawyer ... lists parents as the people he admires most ... hobbies include playing bass in a band ... favorite athlete is Mariano Rivera of the New York Yankees ... lists “Major League” as his favorite movie ... favorite actor is Adam Sandler ... enjoys music by “Saves The Day” ... favorite food is grandmother’s baked ziti ... father is a graduate of Hofstra University ... son of Ed and Linda Ciminelli ... born on January 30, 1987 in Wantagh, N.Y.