Barry University Athletics

A work horse on the mound ... Possesses strong character and work ethic ... Good command of all pitches when healthy ... Devestatng fastball and above average change up ... A great competitor on the mound ... Has the potential to be the Bucs’ top pitcher in the starting rotation ... Very athletic with good stamina to go deep into games.

JUNIOR (2007): Was one of the Bucs’ top hurlers ... Posted a 4-3 recorded from the hill with a career-low 2.82 earned run average ... In 17 appearances, recorded nine starts and one complete game ... Tossed 73.1 innings and struck out 75 ... Recorded 9.21 strike outs per nine innings ... Allowed the opposition a mere .238 batting average.

SOPHOMORE (2006): Went 5-2 with a 5.26 ERA in 16 appearances including seven starts ... Led the team with 10.3 strikeouts per nine innings ... Pitched a complete-game shutout with eight striketouts in 5-0 win over Lynn on Apr. 1 ... Struck out 12 in six innings in 16-5 win over Dowling on Mar. 6.

FRESHMAN (2005): Made 18 appearances on the mound, earning one start ... Posted a 3.27 ERA in 33.0 innings pitched ... Notched a 0-4 record ... Struck out 28 and walked 20 ... Held opponents to a .200 batting average.

HIGH SCHOOL: Four-year letterman at Archbishop McCarthy High under coach Tony Massaro ... Batted .315 with two home runs and 18 RBI as a senior ... Posted a 4-4 record with a 2.00 earned run average in 60 innings with 94 strikeouts ... Selected Second-team All-Broward County.

PERSONAL: Son of Raymond and Joanna Rhoads ... Majoring in exercise science.