Barry University Athletics

BILLY AT A GLANCE: Right-handed pitcher with command of three pitches ... Has potential to be starter in the Buccaneers’ rotation … Throws multiple pitches for strikes, and has a strong command of the zone.

JUNIOR (2016): Made three appearances and two starts in limited time ... Had 5.40 ERA in 3 1/3 innings pitched ... Struck out three batters.

REDSHIRT (2015): Did not participate.

SOPHOMORE (2014): Appeared and started in seven games ... Earned two wins ... Struck out 23 batters in 30.2 innings pitched ... Struck out a season-high five batters in four separate games.

FRESHMAN (2013): Earned First-Team All-SSC honors … Appeared in 15 games for the Bucs, making 12 starts … Led all starting pitchers with a 3.45 ERA, and compiled a 5-5 record with two complete games … Led the Bucs with 75.2 innings pitched and 52 strikeouts … Threw his first complete game shutout against eventual national champion and SSC foe Tampa in a Bucs’ 5-0 victory (March 29) … Named to the Sunshine State Conference Commissioner’s Honor Roll for the spring semester … Earned a spot on the Dean’s List in the spring semester.

HIGH SCHOOL: Graduated from Coral Springs Christian in 2012 … Played under Matt Cleveland for the Crusaders … Compiled a 6-1 record with a 1.34 earned run average, striking out 72 over 57.2 innings of work his senior year … Finished his career with a 13-2 record in 119 innings to go along with 121 strikeouts and a 1.76 ERA.

PERSONAL: Son of Bill and Janice Atkins … Majoring in computer information science.