Mike Ciampa was a terror on the base paths during his four-year collegiate baseball career that ended in 1980. He holds 13 school records and two New England records for steals in a season (46) and consecutive successful steals (29). He led the nation in stolen base percentage (46 of 47) in 1979 when he was a first team All American and batted .399. 

The Reading, Mass., native was a two-time All New England and all-conference selection. The Owls went to three NCAA Tournaments and won two conference championships during his four years. His career statistics include 106 stolen bases, a .345 batting average, and 141 runs scored. 

Ciampa was drafted by the Boston Red Sox and starred in center field in their minor league organization before a hamstring injury curtailed his promising professional career. 

In Class A ball in the summer of 1980, he was Elmira’s leadoff hitter and led the New York-Penn League in runs scored (59), walks (61), stolen bases (35), on base percentage (.455), and putouts (144). He batted .311, sixth best in the league, and was voted Elmira’s most valuable player and the most popular player by the fans. 

In 1982 at Winter Haven, Ciampa was the team’s most valuable player and a Florida State League All-Star. He batted .318 with 81 runs scored and 54 stolen bases. 

Ciampa continued his outstanding play at Class AA New Britain in 1983. He was selected the most popular player by the fans and received the a Silver Glove Award for his defensive prowess. He batted .261 at New Britain with 42 stolen bases. 

Ciampa lives in Wilmington and is a credit counselor for the Boston Globe. He and his wife, Ginny, have a daughter Kim and a son Mike..