2013 ? Was used a team-high 30 times as both a lefty specialist and long reliever, compiling a 2-2 overall record with a 4.19 ERA in 34.1 innings pitched.
? He struck out 31 batters in 34.1 innings and allowed just 16 runs despite being the most-used pitcher in the SEC in 2013 (19 appearances in 30 SEC games).
? Had a 3.96 ERA in SEC games, compiling 21.1 innings with 11 strikeouts.
? Earned his first win of the season in a career-long 3.2 innings pitched against Florida (4/21), allowing just two hits and a wind-aided homer while striking out one in an 8-2 victory.
? Earned another win in the second game of the Kentucky series (5/17) as we went 0.2 innings, allowing no hits and striking out one.
2012
? Led all lefties on the Tiger staff with a 3.44 ERA and eight saves while compiling a 2-3 record in 34 appearances.
? Struck out 32 batters against just 14 walks in 34.0 innings pitched.
? Earned a pair of saves in three appearances at Auburn, allowing just three baserunners in those three appearances and no earned runs.
? Posted his eight saves in a span of 13 appearances before settling in as the team's lefty specialist for the rest of the season.
? Gave up an earned run in just seven of his 34 appearances last season and surrendered more than one earned run in just three of those 34 games.
? Went eight straight games in the month of May without giving up an earned run.
High School
? Had a 2.90 ERA and struck out 39 batters in 36.4 innings pitched during his senior season at Plano (Texas) West Senior High School
? Team won the Texas Class 5A State Championship in 2008 and was ranked No. 1 in the nation by Baseball America
? Also played on the Plano West football team
? Was a member of the National Honors Society of High School Scholars.
Personal
? Full named is William Jake Walsh.
? Born Jan. 1, 1991, in San Francisco, Calif.
? Son of Kevin and Maureen Walsh.
? Is majoring in business while at Mizzou.
? Brother, Logan, played football for Ole Miss.
