Northern Illinois University Athletics

2021:
- Made 13 pitching appearances in 2021 with six starts
- Earned the save in NIU’s 2-1 win over Kent State on March 20 in game one of a doubleheader, recording the final two outs of the game
- Struck out a season-high six batters in 3.2 innings of relief at Miami on March 27
- Had four strikeouts over 1.2 innings at Ball State on April 25, allowing one unearned run on two hits
- Also had four strikeouts over six innings in a start at Bowling Green on May 30

2020:
- Made six appearances out of the bullpen
- Posted a record of 2-2 with a save
- Second in the MAC in ERA (1.42) and opposing batting average (.179)
- Led NIU with 24 strikeouts in 19.0 innings pitched
- Struck out six batters in four innings for the win at Southeast Missouri on Feb. 22, allowing one unearned run on three hits
- Got the save against Omaha on Feb. 28, throwing two scoreless innings
- Had eight strikeouts in 4.2 innings of relief at Southern Illinois on March 6

2019:
- MAC Pitcher of the Week (Feb. 25)
- Posted a 4-2 record with a team-high five saves in 25 relief appearances
- Recorded 41 strikeouts in 34.2 innings
- Struck out the side in his season debut at California Baptist on Feb. 17
- Had three strikeouts in 1.2 scoreless innings to earn the win at Middle Tennessee on Feb. 21
- Earned his first save of the season in NIU’s 7-5 win at Belmont, striking out three in two scoreless innings
- Posted back-to-back saves against Eastern Michigan on March 22 and 23
- Threw three scoreless innings with three strikeouts to get the save in the Huskies’ 7-5 win over Bowling Green on May 17
- Allowed one run over the final four innings in NIU’s 6-3 win over Ohio in an elimination game of the MAC Tournament; had a season-high five strikeouts

2018
- Made 19 appearances out of the bullpen
- Had a 4.84 ERA in 44.2 innings pitched
- Threw seven shutout innings as a starter at WKU on Feb. 23, allowing two hits
- Struck out five over 3.2 innings against Western Michigan on April 7
- Had two strikeouts over 2.1 innings in NIU’s 5-2 win over Miami on April 20
- Threw five scoreless innings in relief at Eastern Michigan on May 19, striking out a season-high six batters

2017:
- Appeared in 12 games and started nine on the mound as a freshman.
- Registered a 4-4 record with a 4.96 ERA in 45.1 innings.
- Gave up only 42 hits and struck out 40 batters in 45.1 innings.
- Opponents hit just .253, off him, the lowest mark.

MISHAWAKA MARIAN:
- Set school record for batters struck out (96).
- Second Team All-Northern Indiana Conference as a junior, tossing 73.3 innings and striking out 96 batters.
- Named the team’s Most Valuable Player in 2016.
- Twice named school’s pitcher of the year.

PERSONAL/MISCELLANEOUS:
- Son of Jane and Robert Thomas.
- Majoring in Kinesiology.
- Honor roll student at Mishawaka Marian.
- Dreams of playing Major League Baseball and would like to train athletes after he’s done with baseball.
- Enjoys watching moves and hanging out with friends and family.
- Lists Nolan Ryan as his favorite player because he was the best player of his time.

Career Highs:
-Innings: 7.0, twice (M.R. at Western Kentucky, 2/23/18)
-Walks Allowed: 6 vs. Bowling Green (4/1/17)
-Strikeouts: 8 at Southern Illinois (3/6/20)