All of the scouting reports pointed signs at Gian Martellini being a success at the collegiate level.
For the past two seasons, he was the Gatorade Player of the Year in Rhode Island, an Honorable Mention All-American selection, and the top recruit coming out of the Ocean State. The 24th best recruit in the nation, he chose to stay close to home to play at Boston College, coming to Chestnut Hill over Clemson, Coastal Carolina, Florida, Florida State, and NC State.
On Opening Day, Mike Gambino saw fit to start the catcher at the designated hitter spot.