Methodist University Athletics

2014: Split time between pitching and playing in the field during his first season as a Monarch … on the mound, posted a 3-1 record with a 2.48 ERA in seven appearances, including five starts … in 36.1 innings pitched, he struck out 33 and walked 12 … selected as the starting pitcher for the season-opener against Roanoke on Feb. 9 … threw 7.0 innings and surrendered four hits, no runs and zero walks while striking out 11 on his way to the victory … also went 2-for-4 with a double, an RBI and two runs scored … pitched 7.0 scoreless innings in game two of a March 15 doubleheader with Maryville … worked around six hits and three walks to record the win … as a position player, appeared in 21 games, making 17 starts … hit .241 in 54 at-bats and had two doubles and a home run … batted 2-for-3 with a solo homer in the team’s 6-4 victory at N.C. Wesleyan on April 5.

Prior to Methodist: Attended College of the Albemarle and played baseball.

High School: A 2011 graduate of Nansemond River … played baseball and volleyball …coached in baseball Mark Stuffel.

Personal: Parents are Bill and Debbie Howard … majoring in business administration.