Hall of Athletes
Mark Swiski '82 was a three-time all-ECC selection as an outfielder on the La Salle baseball team. He graduated with the second highest batting average (.368), which currently ranks eighth all-time. Swiski also graduated with the second highest batting average in a single season at .426, which was eighth best in the nation that season. As a senior co-captain, he helped the Explorers to a then school record 23 wins. His career on-base percentage of .510 ranks among the best in Explorer history. He was drafted in the 15th Round of the 1982 Major League Baseball Draft by the Texas Rangers and played briefly in minor league baseball.