Barry University Athletics

ISRAEL AT A GLANCE: Polished prep pitcher from a very good program ... Knows how to pitch ... Should claim quality innings as a rookie this season.

HIGH SCHOOL: Played four years at American Heritage High under coach Bruce Aven ... Went a combined 14-2 with 1.93 ERA and 150 strikeouts in 127.0 innings over his last three years ... Despite a shortened senior year, he went 4-0 with a 2.01 ERA and 28 strikeouts in 24.1 innings ... Named to the Dade-Broward All-Star Game and earned Third-Team All-Broward County by the Miami Herald ... Had an All-State junior year, going 7-1 with a 2.07 ERA and 60 strikeouts in 54.0 innings ... Named the Pitcher of the Year in Broward County ... 3-1 with a 1.73 ERA in 48.2 innings with 62 strikeouts as a sophomore ... Earned honorable mention All-County.

PERSONAL: Son of Luis Cordero and Claudia Bermudez ... Has two younger brothers, Isaiah and Illias ... Has not declared a major.