Sports Hall of Fame
Robert Pregnolato- Originally a native of Montreal, Canada before moving to South Florida to enroll at Palm Beach Atlantic, Robert suitied up for the Sailfish from 1996-1999 while pursuing a degree in Finance. Pregnolato saw his name fill the PBA baseball record book as a four-year starting outfielder under head coach Kyle Forbes.
Known as a five-tool player on the diamond, Pregnolato would lead the nation (NAIA) with 72 stolen bases as a senior while eventually compiling PBA career records in hits (236), runs scored (218), doubles (54) and stolen bases (129).
Following his outstanding senior season where he was named to the Florida Sun All-Conference team, Pregnolato was drafted in the 30th round of the Major League Baseball (MLB) draft by the Milwaukee Brewers. He spent three seasons playing professional baseball in the Brewers organization before sustaining a career-ending injury.
Much like his success in his sport Pregnolato has also found a promising career after baseball.
Now a Retail Market Manager for TD Bank, Pregnolato oversees the Treasure Coast and Heartland regions in Florida and has over ten years of financial service experience in retail banking, small business banking, mortgage lending and retail management.
Robert currently sits on the board of VISTE (Volunteers in Service to the Elderly) and the US GenNext group, leading the volunteerism team for Florida. He also volunteers his time with Habitat for Humanity, United Way, Special Olympics and Peggy Adams Animal Rescue.
After living in other parts of the state for his career he has recently returned to make his home in Palm Beach Gardens, Fla. with his wife Tara whom he met at PBA and is also an alumnus of the University.
