NICK AT A GLANCE: A young player who knows how to pitch in big situations ... A winner, with the ability to mix pitches.
SOPHOMORE (2021):Â Played in 3 games with an ERA of 0.00 ... Had a total of six strikeouts ... Had a season-high three strikeouts against Lynn (Mar. 3) ... Had a fielding percentage of 1.000.
CoVID (2020): Did not participate ... Named to Barry's Dean's list in the spring ... Made the Sunshine State Conference Commissioner's Honor Roll, as presented by Barnes & Noble College.
FRESHMAN (2019): Appeared in six games, making one start, as a rookie ... Tossed 5.1 innings with four strikeouts and four walks ... Had a 3.38 ERA and 1.96 WHIP ... Made his first career start against Lynn on Mar. 16.
HIGH SCHOOL: Picked up two letters for coach Frank Turco at Canterbury High ... Went 10-1 with a 1.48 ERA in 61.2 innings as the Cougars went 27-5 and won the 3A state title ... Struck out 72 and walked just 18 ... Beat Northside 3-2 in the regional final on May 15 and turned around to beat John Carroll on May 23 in the state semifinals ... As a junior, he went 4-0 in four starts and nine appearances as the Cougars won another state title ... In 24.0 innings, he posted a miniscule 0.58 ERA and a 1.00 WHIP, striking out 22 and walking six ... Also lettered twice in golf.
PERSONAL: Son of Chris and Mary Ellen Vanderhoef ... Has a younger brother Tyler ... Biology major.
