Nicholls State University

As A Junior In 2008: Made 13 appearances, starting four games for the Colonels ... Struck out a season-high three batters four times, including at No. 21 Texas A&M ... Had a five-game (4.1 inning) run where he allowed just two runs off of one hit ... Finished the season with 19 strikeouts, 20 walks and a 9.41 ERA. As A Sophomore In 2007: Appeared in six games, but did not record a decision ... Posted a 3.75 ERA, throwing 12.0 innings and giving up 10 hits ... Allowed five earned runs, gave up four walks and fanned 13 ... Held opponents to a .222 batting average. At Crowder College: One-year letterwinner ... Named a 2006 NJCAA Distinguished Academic All-American. At Shawnee Mission Northwest High School: One-year letterwinner ... Helped lead the team to a third-place finish in the state. Personal: Full Name is Ryan Gerard Harding ... Born Nov. 1, 1985in Shawnee, Kan. ... Son of Randy & Christine Harding ... Majoring in general studies.