2013 (Freshman): Emergent southpaw who made 15 appearances on the mound, including seven starts during his first year at the collegiate level…Earned two wins on the season against Palm Beach Atlantic University (Feb. 15) and one in conference play against Lynn University (April 7)…Recorded 28 strikeouts in 46.1 innings pitched, including a season-high four in four different games.

Prior to Eckerd: Three-time Most Valuable Player while attending Monarch High School...Earned first-team all-county accolades following his senior campaign...Holds school record for the most wins in a single season...Named Monarch's Rookie of the Year as a freshman...Coached by Joe Franco.

Personal: Born July 16...Son of Paul and Laura Pierson...Has two siblings, James and Shelby...Enjoys fishing, lifting weights and playing video games...Admires Roy Halladay of the Philadelphia Phillies...Chose Eckerd over Chicago State University.

Major: Business Administration.