Playing for the Cincinnati Steam of the Great Lakes League.
2008 Searon (Redshirt Freshman):
Made 18 appearances out of the bullpen in first season of collegiate competition.
Made initial collegiate appearance with a shutout inning vs. Bowling Green (3/12).
Earned first career win with 3.2 innings of work against Toledo (3/25).
Pitched three shutout innings, allowing just one hit at Wright State (4/9).
Struck out two hitters in two of last three appearances of season.
Summer 2007:
Played for JB Yeager of the American Legion League.
2007 Season (Freshman):
Redshirted as a true freshman.
High School: Awarded two varsity letters at Oak Hills High ... named team's most improved player as a senior ... held a 3-1 career record with a 4.20 ERA ... struck out 24 in 29 innings of work ... graduated in top five percent of high school class.
Personal: Born Aug. 30, 1988 ... son of Don and Rebecca Sand ... chosen for the Lindner Honors PLUS business program at UC.