Nicholls State University

As A Redshirt Junior In 2008: Made 13 appearances, getting seven starts on the season ... Longest outing of the season came at No. 21 Texas A&M when he threw a complete game, going 8.0 innings and holding the Aggies to eight hits, five runs (two earned) and struck out a season-high six ... Held an ERA under 3.00 through the first five games of the season ... Only win of the season came versus Texas State (3/15) when he threw 2.2 innings out of the bullpen, giving up two runs on three hits ... Win over Bobcats was the longest relief appearance of the season ... Fanned 31 batters on the year, walking 33 through 42.0 innings of work. As A Junior In 2007: Received a redshirt. At Northeastern Oklahoma State: Two-year letterwinner. At St. Pius X High School: Four-year letterwinner ... Led team to the 2003 State Championship ... Received All-District and All-State honors as a junior and senior ... All-Metro as a senior ... Played in the 2004 East/West All-Star Game and the 2004 North/South All-Star Game. Personal: Full name is Jake Edward Parrish ... Born Feb. 12, 1986 in Albuquerque, N.M. ... Son of Mark & Vicky Parrish ... Two younger brothers: Britt (16) and Marcus (9) ... Majoring in government.