This Spring: As a freshman at San Diego State, led the team in appearances with 22… Collected 10 saves over 28.2 inning pitched with a 3.45 earned-run average… Struck out 36 batters while walking just 11… Named to National Collegiate Baseball Writers Association Stopper of the Year Midseason Watch List for top closers.

Career: At LaSalle High School, struck out 237 batters in 177.2 career innings while giving up just 28 walks… Lettered all four years… Named All-CIF Division 4 twice, League MVP, All-Area, and Pitcher of the Year… As a senior, compiled a 9-1 record with a 0.60 earned-run average in 81.2 innings… As a junior, went 10-1 with a 0.94 earned-run average as well as hitting .435 with 12 doubles and three home runs.

Personal: Majoring in Business Administration… Favorite baseball team is the New York Yankees… Favorite player is Derek Jeter… Hobbies include guitar and classic cars… Given name is Bowdien… Son of Julie and Al Derby.