A talented young pitcher who has a tremendous future . . . has battled injuries throughout his Samford career.

2007 (Freshman): Saw no game action 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.