Santa Clara University

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SOPHOMORE (2010): Struck out 20 batters in 19innings out of the bullpen in 2010 … was extremely effectiveearly in the season, providing SCU with six scoreless appearancesin his first seven outings … had back-to-back scorelessappearances against Nevada February 19 and 20 in the season’sopening weekend – striking out a season-high three againstNevada (2/19) on Opening Day … walked just one during hisfirst five appearances … equaled a season-high by fanningthree batters against Stanford (4/13) … went on to make 17total appearances, going 0-1 with an ERA of 9.00.

FRESHMAN (2009): Made 14 appearances and fourmidweek starts ... went 0-2 as a starter, fanning 13 and walkingfour in 14 1/3 innings ... two of those starts came againstStanford and a third against then-No. 18 Cal Poly ... struck out aseason-high five in his first collegiate start, going four inningsvs. Stanford (Apr. 15) ... used 10 times out of the bullpen,registering a strikeout in all but one relief appearance ...finished the year with 22 Ks in 25 2/3 innings.

HIGH SCHOOL: A 2008 graduate of Seattle Prep inSeattle, Wash. ... played for Coach Ed Paulter ... captained hisbaseball and football teams in 2008 ... named an All-Metro LeagueFirst Team outfielder and pitcher as both a junior and senior ...team-leader in wins and strikeouts as a senior, helping SeattlePrep to a top 10 state ranking ... Seattle Prep won the 2008 MetroLeague title in 2008 and advanced to state tournament play for thethird consecutive season ... also played football and was anall-league quarterback in 2008.

PERSONAL: Born in Seattle, Wash. ... son of Danand Theresa Twining ... has three older siblings: Jimmy, Anne Marieand Jeff ... enjoys playing football and watching sports on TV ...majoring in Engineering ... excellent student who scored a perfect800 on the math section of the SAT.