Bio

2011 (Sophomore): Made an appearance at Virginia Tech on March 5.

2010 (Freshman): Made five appearances on the season … Made his debut on Mar. 19 with an inning at Northeastern allowing just one hit and striking out one … Pitched an inning against Boston College, allowing no hits and striking out one Eagle … Season-high two strikeouts against LIU on May 9.

High School: A competitive left-handed pitcher with good command and a solid breaking ball, Bessette helped lead Holy Cross High School to the Connecticut State Finals in 2008, posting a 7-1 record on the mound ... Played summer ball for Waterbury Legion and is a National Honor Society memberLettered in football and baseball ... Earned All Naugatuck Valley League Honor Roll in baseball and football ... All City and All Naugatuck Valley League in baseball ... Received First Honors junior and senior year..member of the Honors Society and helped out with the Special Olympics

Personal: Born December 21, 1991 ... Son of Mr. and Mrs. Matthew Bessette ... Accounting major.