Bio

As a sophomore: Made 28 appearances out of the bullpen as the Bryant closer, throwing 38 innings ... Recorded a team-high 13 saves that ranked No. 7 nationally ... Posted a 2.13 ERA with a 2-2 record ... Allowed just nine earned runs all season ... Contributed to a trio of combined shutouts ... Stuck out 27 ... Named a third team all-conference and second team all-region selection.

As a freshman: Appeared in 29 games ... Pitched 56 innings out of the bullpen, posting a 4-3 record with a 2.89 ERA ... Threw in 15-of-30 conference games without allowing an earned run ... Played for the NECBL Lowell All-Americans over the summer.

Before Bryant: A 2006 graduate of Sheehan High School ... Lettered in indoor track and baseball for the Titans ... All-Housitoric Division selection and Coaches Award recipient as a junior.

Personal: Son of Mark and Patricia Polvani ... Born November 20, 1988 in Meriden, Conn. ... Has one brother, Chris, and one sister, Amy ... Studies accounting in the College of Business.