About Dondero: A solid defensive outfielder, Dondero gives the Bulldogs competitive at bats and a veteran presence. He has proven effective in key situations and should do so again in 2008.

As a junior: Appeared in 44 games, making 40 starts ... Hit .221 with 11 doubles and 27 RBI ... Provided clutch offense in the Northeast-10 Tournament, going 9-for-15 (.600) with seven RBI.

As a sophomore: Started 28 games for the Bulldogs ... Hit .261 with five doubles and seven RBI ... Recorded a pair of hits and two runs scored against Assumption ... Did not commit an error on the season.

As a freshman: Played and started in one game with two at bats, registering a single and a base on balls.

Before Bryant: Graduated from Xaverian Brothers High School in 2004 ... Named Freshman Baseball MVP ... Catholic Conference All-Star selection ... Helped lead team to Division I State Championship in 2004 ... Bay State Games Silver Medalist in 2003 ... Also lettered in football ... Honor Roll student.

Personal: Son of John and Donna Dondero, Mark John Dondero was born December 23, 1985 ... Studies Communication in the College of Arts and Sciences.