A talented young pitcher who has a tremendous future . . . will compete for a starting spot on the pitching staff . . . finished last season strong and had a strong fall.

2008 (Sophomore): Appeared in 19 games, starting nine contests . . . posted a record of 4-4 and an ERA of 4.72 in 55.1 innings of work . . . pitched 4.1 innings, earning the win in game two against Miami of Ohio . . . tossed 5.0 innings, giving up no earned runs in earning the win at Mercer . . . pitched 3.2 innings in relief, earning the win in game one against Morehead State . . . pitched 6.0 shutout innings in earning the win in game one at Tennessee Tech.

2007 (Freshman): Did not play due to injury.

2006: Redshirted.

High School: Was 6-2 with a 2.54 ERA on the mound as a senior at Brentwood Academy . . . also batted .375 with 13 doubles, two home runs and 33 RBI.

Personal: Born Oct. 13, 1987 . . . son of Bob and Kay VanFleteren . . . majoring in sociology.

ONE-ON-ONE WITH VANFLETEREN
Favorite movie: Commando
Favorite group: Three Days Grace
Favorite cartoon character: Eric Cartman
Favorite TV show: Take Home Chef
Favorite song: "Minority" by Green Day
Strangest nickname I ever had was: Vosh
My roommates think I am: tall