One of the top all-around outfielders to ever play at St. Joe’s, Wade Oliver will serve as a captain in 2009.

Wade came to Saint Joseph’s College as a highly regarded multi-sport athlete from Rockland High School. Also a standout football and basketball player at Rockland, Wade chose to pursue baseball at the college level. An honor student at Rockland, Wade was a two time KVAC All-Conference selection. Wade was also selected for the Frozen Ropes Underclassman All-Star Game and the Maine Senior Baseball All-Star Classic. In high school Wade played many different positions, plugging any holes that needed to be filled for coach Richie Oliver.

As a freshman at SJC, Wade began his college career in style. He was named North Atlantic Conference Rookie of the Year as well as NAC Tournament Most Valuable Player. In his first year, Wade hit .357 with 41 hits, 29 runs, and 21 RBI. Wade was also 9-11 in stolen bases. As a sophomore Wade battled through injuries to have another fine year batting .364 with 25 RBIs, 34 runs scored, and a perfect 13-13 stolen bases. Always a clutch performer, Wade was named to the 2007 North Atlantic Conference All-Tournament Team. Following the season Wade was also named to the NAC All-Conference Team. As a junior in 2008 Wade had another fine year, finishing with a .341 average with 30 RBI and once again displayed his patented diving catches in the outfield. As a result Wade was named to the 2008 All-GNAC Team, the 2008 GNAC All-Tournament Team and became the first recipient of the Saint Joseph’s College Gold Glove Award. As a senior Coach Sanborn looks for Wade to provide stability and leadership for the Monks lineup.

Wade is the son of Richie Oliver and Tanja Patterson.

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