Career Highlights: Became just the third Tech true freshman to earn a starting win on the mound in an ACC game when he picked up the victory in an 11-3 decision at Duke on April 26, 2015 (Justin Wright, 2008 and Mathew Price, 2009) … He retired the last five batters in that game, then tossed 5.2 perfect frames in his next start versus Boston College (May 3) to register 22 straight outs, the longest streak ever in a Tech uniform against ACC competition ... Earned his first collegiate save with a scoreless ninth against No. 1 Virginia on March 15, 2015 in Hokies' 6-5 victory.
2015: Appeared in 20 games (second most on the team) and made five starts – his last five appearances of the season … Had a 4.91 ERA in a total of 44.0 innings, struck out 35 batters, walked 23, and posted a 2-1 record with one save … In his five starts, had a 3.25 ERA (best on the team) in 27.2 innings, while opponents hit just .222 against him … Posted three quality starts, including a 8.2 inning, one-run allowed effort against Boston College (May 3) … Overall, opponents hit .252 against him (third lowest on the team) … Inherited 11 runners and allowed six to score for a 45.5 percent held rate … Struck out at least two batters eight times, including a season-high six in his first start at ETSU on April 15 … Pitched a total of 31 scoreless innings, including 12.1 consecutive … Also, threw 10 perfect frames, struck out the side once and, at one point, retired a team-best 22 straight batters spanning two outings … Had three double plays turned behind him, one was a GDPs.