Francis Marion University Athletics

FMU: Returning starting pitcher forFMU.....Will be looked upon to help anchor 2013 startingrotation....2012 NCAA Division II national rankings: 191st in wins(6)....Was unbeaten (6-0) in 2012 with 3.27 ERA....Made 9 startsand 5 relief appearances with one save....A power pitcher with agood slider and change-up to keep hitters off balance....Transferfrom Southern Union State CommunityCollege....SUSCC: Went 9-1 in 2011 with a 3.18ERA....In 14 appearances, struck out 61 batters in 68 innings whileallowing 61 hits and 22 walks.....Teammates with current FMUplayers Jarrod Reed and Stephen Tarkenton.

PERSONAL: Born Gary Ashcraft in Huntsville,AL.....Product of Huntsville High School....Nickname is GM.

PERSONAL FAVORITES: As a child what youwanted to be when you grew up: Pro baseball player.....FavoriteSports Teams: Atlanta Braves, Auburn Tigers.....Favorite Food: Anytype of chicken.....Do You Tweet: Yes.....What’s in Your CDPlayer/iPOD: Different kinds of music.