Nicholls State University

As A Sophomore In 2008: The Colonels[apos] primary closer, making 17 appearances - 15 out of the bullpen ... Earned a 1-3 record with a team-best five saves on the season ... Fanned 17 batters through 25.1 innings of work ... Best outing of the season came in one of two starts when he went 6.0 innings, allowing one run on five hits and striking out a season-high six batters in the Colonels[apos] win over Loyola (4/23) ... Picked up saves in three-straight appearances from March 12-18, helping Nicholls to wins over Louisiana College (3/12), Texas State (3/15) and South Alabama (3/18). As A Freshman In 2007: Made four appearances ... Pitched 2.0 innings with a 9.00 ERA ... Gave up one hit, two earned runs ... Walked four and fanned one ... Held opponents to a .167. At Southeast Missouri State: Received a redshirt. At West Ouachita High School: Two-year letterwinner ... Named Second Team All-District ... Part of the State Championship Team as a senior ... Also lettered four years in football.