2017: Appeared in 18 games, starting in nine games for the Retrievers in 2017... He finished with a 4-3 record with one save and an ERA of 4.75... He threw 66.1 innings and struck out 47 batters... Had his best game against Stony Brook in the opening round of the America East Tournament... In the game, he threw 5.1 innings without giving up a run and striking out six... Named to America East All-Conference Second Team.
2016: Sat out due to NCAA Transfer rules. Will have two years of eligibility left.
Prior to UMBC: Competed in baseball at Bethune-Cookman in the MEAC… Worked primarily as a reliever in 2013 with the Wildcats, appearing in 20 games with three starts… Also played outfield during his rookie campaign, batting .375 with one RBI and two runs scored… In 2014, he made 23 appearances on the hill, posting a 3.03 ERA… Struck out 19 batters in 32.2 innings of work… Pitched three innings against Miami (Fla.) in the NCAA Regionals… Earned MEAC All-Academic Honors.
High School: Played at Century High School, helping the Knights to a 27-17 record over his junior and senior seasons… Earned First Team All MVAL (Monocacy Valley Athletic League) Honors in 2011 and 2012… Holds the school records for career hits, RBI’s, and runs scored, while holding season records in batting average, hits and runs scored.
Personal: Son of Steven and Avis Austin… Has one sister, Sarah… Lists favorite pro team as the Baltimore Ravens and favorite food as seafood… Majoring in psychology.
