MSU Denver Athletics

2008: Appeared in 16 games on the mound and was 0-3 with an 11.94 ERA ... threw 31.2 innings and struck out 26 ... struck out season-high five batters in four innings on Feb. 29 against Colorado Christian ... had three consecutive scoreless outings from march 30 through April 13, totaling 5.0 innings ... his ERA was inflated due to allowing 10 runs in 2.1 innings in a start at Colorado Mines on March 12.

Before Metro State: Played his 2006 freshman and 2007 sophomore seasons at Orange Coast College...Led the Pirates in strikeouts both seasons...Coached by John Altobelli.

High School: 2004 graduate of Mater Dei High School ... two-year letterwinner ... team's pitcher of the year as a 2004 senior ... helped Mater Dei win Serra League championships as a 2003 junior and a 2004 senior ... coached by Burt Call.

Personal: Born Feb. 10, 1986, to Patrick and Terri Eccles ... has a brother, Justin ... enjoys going to the river ... majoring in human performance and sport at Metro State.