Valparaiso University

2015: Appeared in five games for the Crusaders in his sophomore season, primarily as a pinch-hitter.

2014: Appeared in twelve games in his freshman campaign with the Brown and Gold...ripped three hits, scored a run, and walked four times in 16 at-bats...enjoyed a 2-for-2 afternoon at McNeese State on March 1st...walked twice and swiped a bag versus Northern Illinois (Apr. 2)...came through with a single in a pinch-hit appearance at Youngstown State (May 17).

Prep: A three-year letterwinner for head coach Miguel Trevino and the Cougars...named Second Team All-District his sophomore season while batting .396...voted First Team All-District as a shortstop and Third Team All-District as a center fielder after batting .500 his junior year...wrapped up his prep career with a .426 average which garnered him District Most Valuable Player honors..graduated in the top 10% of his class.

Personal: JP is the son of Daniel and Judy Paciocco...majoring in engineering...born May 16, 1995.