Appeared in 13 games before being sidelined in early April with mononucleosis.
Saved all three games of Bearcat sweep at Connecticut (4/5-4/6).
Allowed just four runs in 17.1 innings, with all four coming in single outing (vs. Miami (Ohio), 4/1).
Earned the win with 3.2 shutout innings of relief vs. USF (3/22; game 2).
2007 Season (Junior):
Tied for 14th on the UC single season saves list with four. Also tied for 10th in the BIG EAST in the category.
Struck out season-high three in three different outings.
Worked season-best 3.2 innings at Pittsburgh (3/25).
Pitched three hitless innings in Bearcats' debut at Florida Atlantic (2/9).
Picked up saves in consecutive outings at Austin Peay (2/19) and North Carolina A&T (2/24).
Preserved series opening victory over Notre Dame (4/5) with one inning save.
At Tennessee Tech: Appeared in 18 games, with six starts in two seasons ... held a 2-1 record as a freshman and a 1-2 mark during sophomore campaign ... turned in best career outing against Canisius as a sophomore, allowing just one unearned run and two hits, with five strikeouts.
High School: A two-time first team all-conference choice at Westlake High ... was 9-0 with a 1.30 ERA as a senior, earning first team all-county honors... finished career with a 18-4 record, 160 strikeouts and four shutouts ... also played first base, hitting .380 with four home runs during career.
Personal: Born Sept. 18, 1985 ... son of Bill and Melody Welsh.
