Mennella’s Big Week Earns Him Share Of CAA Rookie Honors

Hempstead, NY – Following a week in which he batted .294 with three home runs, two doubles, six RBIs, and five runs scored, Hofstra freshman Joseph Mennella was rewarded by being named the Coastal Athletic Association Baseball Co-Rookie of the Week. Mennella shared the honor with Charleston pitcher Hayden Thomas. It was a memorable week for the Staten Island native, who had not appeared in a game until last weekend when he made two pinch-hitting appearances at Elon. Inserted into the starting lineup at Fairfield this past Tuesday, Mennella delivered an RBI double and a solo home run to account…