Slippery Rock University Athletics

A “diamond in the rough” for The Rock pitching staff ... Has been plagued by shoulder problems in first two Rock seasons ... Has the ability to be a huge factor in Green and White’s success if he can stay healthy ... 2008: Appeared in only five games, made four starts and threw one complete game ... Finished season with 1-2 record and 14.50 ERA ... Struck out 14 and walked eight in 12 innings of work ... 2007: Compiled 4-1 record and 5.48 ERA ... Appeared in 10 games, started nine and pitched one complete game ... Struck out 23 and walked 17 in 42.2 IP ... 2006: Sat out season after undergoing “Tommy John” surgery ... Before The Rock: Pitched one season at NCAA Division I Kentucky ... 2005: Received medical redshirt ... Appeared in four games (one start) before being sidelined by elbow problems .... High school: Had 14-1 record and 0.91 ERA as a senior ... Struck out 135 and walked only 18 in 79 IP ... Led team to WPIAL championships in 2002 and 2003 and to state title in 2004 ... Three-time all-section selection ... Class vice president as a junior ...  EDITOR’S NOTE: No, he is not related to Chuck Tanner, manager of 1979 world champion Pittsburgh Pirates ... Business major.