Francis Marion University Athletics

FMU:  Two-year letterman.....Taking advantage of extra year of eligibility (covid)....Conference Carolinas Pitcher of the Week (Apr. 21-27, 2025)....Appeared in 11 games and made 7 starts in 2024....Posted a 1-3 record with one save and a 6.02 ERA....Fanned 27 in 40.1 innings....Complete-game effort vs Emmanuel (3-30-24)....Beat #16 Mount Olive with six shutout innings on 2 hits on 4-26-24....Pitched in 13 games with 5 starts in 2023....0-3 record with a 7.15 ERA....34 strikeouts in 39.0 innings....Transfer from Frederick Community College, where he played the 2022 season....Spent his freshman season (2021) at Chesapeake College....A fierce competitor on the mound....He is used to winning.....Fills up the strike zone with a three-pitch mix and does not walk very many batters (148/36 ratio in two JUCO seasons)....Expected to compete for a weekend starting position....Will bring much-needed experience to the 2023 pitching staff....FMU Swamp Fox Athletic-Academic Honor Roll 2025 (spring).

FCC: Compiled an 8-1 record in 12 appearances with four complete games in 2022....79 strikeouts in only 67.1 innings, and a 3.88 ERA....Named a first-team All-Maryland JUCO selection....Helped the Cougars to a 42-7 record and an appearance in the NJCAA Division II World Series.

CC:  Was 8-0 in 12 appearances in 2021....69 strikeouts in 52.1 innings and a 2.75 ERA....Named a first-team All-Maryland JUCO selection.

PERSONAL:

• Born in Centreville, VA
• Graduate of Westfield High School, where he played for coaches Rob Hahne, Bob Hersey, Dan Ritz, and Tony Felt
• Nickname is Dan

PERSONAL FAVORITES:

• As a child what you wanted to be when you grew up:  NBA player
• How you got your nickname:  My full name is too long
• Favorite Fictional Character:  Ron Burgundy
• Favorite Athlete:  Carmelo Anthony
• Favorite Sports Team:  New York Knicks
• Favorite Movie or TV Show:  Dodgeball
• Favorite Food:  Rice Balls
• Favorite Vacation Spot:  Detroit, MI (especially during Christmas)
• Favorite Musical Artist:  Rod Wave
• Favorite Thing About FMU:  The fountains
• Favorite Off-Field Activity:  SpongeBob Slap Boxing
• Goals for Upcoming Season:  Play games in late May
• Why you first chose your sport:  Lack of speed
• Biggest mental challenge in your sport:  Not being able to hit
• Interesting Notes: First-Team All-Conference for JUCO
• Brush With Greatness: Once pitched an immaculate inning (9 strikes)