A sophomore who was used primarily as a reliever as a freshman.

2004 (Freshman): Appeared on the mound in 18 games, starting three contests . . . posted an ERA of 8.88 and a record of 0-2 on the season . . . struck out 11 batters . . . pitched 2.2 innings, giving up no earned runs in his first collegiate start against Troy State in the Wiregrass Classic . . . surrendered no earned runs in 2.0 innings against Austin Peay . . . pitched 4.0 innings, giving up two earned runs at Southeast Missouri . . . had 2.0 innings of scoreless work against Auburn . . . gave up just one run over 2.0 innings at Vanderbilt.

High School: Named Honorable Mention All-State . . . five-time All-District team member . . . posted a .495 career batting average and a 2.80 ERA . . . named team MVP . . . named to All-Orleans Parrish team . . . also participated in basketball, track, tennis, soccer and cross-country.

Personal: Born May 6, 1985 . . . son of Norman "Chip" and Deborah Kerth . . . undeclared major.