BISHOP AMAT H.S.: Baseball and football standout
at Bishop Amat H.S. in La Puente, Calif. • As a senior, Pilittere was
honored with first-team All-Del Rey League and honorable mention All-San
Gabriel Valley recognition • Was the starting catcher in the San Gabriel
Valley All-Star Game • Batted .457 with four homers, five triples,
four doubles, 22 runs batted in and nine stolen bases in nine attempts as
a senior • Played for Coach Ken Kendrena • Made the honor roll
all four years and graduated with honors.
PERSONAL: Born on November 23, 1981, in San Dimas, Calif. •
Parents are Pete and Debbie Pilittere • Has an older sister, Angela
• Majoring in communications with hopes of pursuing a career in television
broadcasting • Favorite big leaguer is Mike Piazza and favorite team
is the New York Mets • Most memorable sports thrill was starting the
M.I.N.K. League All-Star Game for the St. Joseph (Mo.) Saints • Aside
from playing baseball in Missouri during the summer, he also worked on a
farm • Says his father has had the most influence on his career •
Full name is Peter John Pilittere.
