Preseason NCBWA Stopper of the Year Watch List (2024)
SENIOR (2024)
0-3, 20 APP, 0 GS, 5.55 ERA, 24.1 IP, 15 H, 18 R, 15 ER, 13 BB, 30 K, .179 B/AVG
- Named to the Preaseason NCBWA Stopper of the Year Watch List
- Compiled an 0-3 record with a 5.55 ERA and 30 strikeouts over 24.1 innings pitched
- Ranked second on the team in opposing batting average by limiting opposing batters to just a .179 clip
- Tossed 11 scoreless outing on the season
- Went a season-long 2.2 innings of shutout relief in which he struck out four and allowed just one hit at Stetson on April 10
- Struck out a season-high five batters over 2.0 shutout innings against North Florida on April 16
- Didn't allow a hit or a run over an inning and a third in a win over No. 17 Oklahoma State on May 23 at the Big 12 Championship
- Struck out nine batters over his final 6.0 innings on the season
- Tabbed a 2024 Team Captain
JUNIOR (2023)
3-1, 23 APP, 1 GS, 2.88 ERA, 34.1 IP, 27 H, 15 R, 11 ER, 13 BB, 50 K
- Led the team with a 2.88 ERA and limited opposing batters to just a .218 average
- Struck out 50 batters while allowing only 13 walks over 34.1 innings of work
- Had three perfect 2-inning appearances during the season at South Florida (April 21 and 23) and at Tulane (May 5).
- Got the start in Knights' combined one-hit shutout at Bethune-Cookman (Feb. 28), allowing no hits and striking out five.
- Tossed 14 no-hit innings over seven appearances, including his start at Bethune-Cookman.
- Struck out a season-high 6 batters in 2.0 perfect innings of relief at South Florida (April 21).
PRIOR TO UCF
SOPHOMORE at FGCU (2022)
4-0, 10 APP, 8 GS, 2.89 ERA, 37.1 IP, 26 H, 17 R, 12 ER, 15 BB, 44 K, .198 B/AVG
- ASUN Pitcher of the Week (2/21/22)
- Sunday starter for the Eagles, making 8 starts before injury shut him down for six weeks
- Went 4-0 with 2.89 ERA and 44 strikeouts in 37.1 innings pitched
- Threw 5.2 innings with a career-high 10 strikeouts against Cincinnati (Feb. 19) to earn the win
- Pitched 6.0 perfect innings against Seton Hall (March 6) with six strikeouts, picking up the win
- Earned the win against Stetson (March 20) with 5.0 innings of one-run ball while striking out six
- Struck out seven in 5.2 innings while allowing just one earned run against Jacksonville (March 27) to earn the win
- Struck out two in a scoreless inning against Lipscomb (May 25) in the ASUN Tournament.
FRESHMAN at FGCU (2021)
- Appeared in 15 games, making one start on the mound
- Finished the season with a 7.78 ERA and 25 strikeouts in 19.1 innings pitched
- Earned the save against Kansas (Feb. 27) by throwing a scoreless inning with two strikeouts
- Struck out a season-high three batters in 1.2 scoreless innings against South Florida (March 14)
HIGH SCHOOL
- Played under coach Brett Simmermacher at East Ridge High School in Clermont, Fla.
- Also played with Eric Lassiter’s Power Baseball travel team
- District 8A Player of the Year (2019)
- Earned his high school’s most improved award in 2017.
PERSONAL
- Birthday is Nov. 28
- His guardian is Dwayne Maduro
- Has five siblings: Jahmir, Janiya, Quadir and Shucreah Victor, as well as Jaden Emmanuel
- Favorite sports moment was making a two-out, diving catch with the bases loaded