WASHINGTON, PA – Former West Chester University right-fielder,
Anthony Boccio (Coatesville, Pa./Coatesville) signed a contract to play for the Washington Wild Things in the Frontier League – an independent professional baseball league.
Boccio made his professional debut on Saturday against the Lake Erie Crushers in a pinch-hit appearance for the Wild Things. He joins a team that is 28-16 and in first place in the Western Division standings of the Frontier League.
Boccio, who played his graduate season at West Chester, slashed at .400/.553/.587 this season with 10 doubles, five triples, three home runs and 48 RBI. He also swiped 17 bags and walked 43 times. In 52 games, he scored 59 times. He earned D2 Conference Commissioner's Association (D2CCA) Honorable Mention All-America status for his efforts. Other accolades this year include: being named Pennsylvania State Athletic Conference (PSAC) Eastern Division athlete of the year, National Collegiate Baseball Writers Association (NCBWA) regional player of the year and consensus all-region status.
Boccio's .553 on-base percentage in 2024 was the second-highest mark in a single season in West Chester (Division II) history. At Widener, he played four seasons. In total there, he hit 11 homers with 92 RBI in four seasons. He also had 32 doubles and hit .409 as a junior. His OBP was .424 or better every season at Widener.
His collegiate career slash line was .375/.494/.578 with 42 doubles, 14 triples, 14 homers and 140 RBI to go along with going 57/67 in the stolen base department and walking 101 times in 722 plate appearances.
