Towson University Athletics

Solid righthanded pitcher who missed most of 2009 season with an elbow injury ... came back strong and pitched well in the Fall ... throws fairly hard with a good changeup ... hard worker who is eager to learn ... could contribute as a relief pitcher or a spot starter ... has shown steady improvement.

2009 SEASON: Appeared in five games as a freshman ... made four starts before developing shoulder problems ... did not pitch after March 24 and should receive a "red shirt" year ... posted an 0-2 record in 15.2 innings of work ... pitched well in first start, allowing three runs on four hits in five-inning stint at New Orleans ... did not receive a decision in Tigers' 9-8 loss ... struck out five at New Orleans ... pitched 0.1 innings of relief against Youngstown State in Tigers' 6-5 win ... allowed two earned runs in 4.2 innings of start at Delaware State, an 8-7 Tiger win ... started against Holy Cross and suffered first loss of season in 6-3 win by Crusaders ... pitched 4.2 innings and gave up seven hits ... made final appearance of season at 14th-ranked Virginia ... started against the Cavaliers and lasted one inning before leaving with injury ... suffered loss in Virginia's 13-4 victory.

BACKGROUND: Four-year starter at Oakland Mills High School ... had an excellent senior year, posting a 5-3 record with 1 save and a 1.12 E.R.A. for Coach Rod Clifford ... led Scorpions with a .371 batting marK ... named All-Howard County twice ... teammate of Tiger pitcher Drew Permison ... also played basketball.

PERSONAL: Career goal is to have a career with the FBI ... has one sister ... lists mother as person he admires most ... favorite athlete is Lance Armstrong ... lists Michael Crichton as favorite author ... favorite movie is "Black Hawk Down" ... favorite actor is Jack Nicholson ... enjoys dining at Outback Steakhouse ... listens to music by Metallica ... father is a graduate of the University of Minnesota who works in computer sales ... mother graduated from the University of Iowa ... mother is a real estate agent ... son of Kent and Ronda Randolph ... born on November 15, 1989 in Houston, Tex. ... major is
Criminal Justice.