Andrew Karkoulas

ANDREW KARKOULAS

Andrew Karkoulas was born and raised in Guelph, Ontario.  Andrew worked his way up through the Guelph Minor Baseball Association until he received a full baseball scholarship to the New York Institute of Technology, an NCAA Division 1 school at Long Island, New York.  At NYIT, Andrew was a four year starter and a three year captain of the team.  Andrew was a two way player who doubled as both a starting pitcher and outfielder.  Throughout his collegiate career, he received many awards including, Team MVP, Gold Glove award and Senior Athlete of the Year.  As well, Andrew also played two summers in NCAA sanctioned summer leagues.  He was a member of the Lima Locos where he pitched and played first base and was named a league all star.  The following summer, Andrew played in the Northwoods league for the Thunder Bay Border Cats. He was awarded with the silver glove for one of the leagues most outstanding fielders.  Andrew currently plays for the Guelph Royals where he is the teams starting third baseman and closing pitcher.