Penn State Nittany Lions (2-1, 0-0 Big Ten) USF Bulls (4-0, 0-0 American) 2014 Schedule Games 4 Tampa, Fla. (Red McEwen Field at USF Baseball Stadium)

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1 2/15 Liberty# W, 2-1 2/15 Richmond# W, 11-4 UNF# W, 12-1 Florid Gulf Coast W, 5-1 2/21 Penn State 7:00 p.m. 2/22 Penn State 6:00 p.m. 2/23 Penn State 1:00 p.m. Stetson 6:30 p.m. 2/28 Columbia 7:00 p.m. 3/1 Columbia (DH) 2:00 p.m. 3/2 Columbia 1:00 p.m. 3/4 Florida State 7:00 p.m. 3/5 Florida State 3:00 p.m. 3/7 Northwestern 7:00 p.m. 3/8 Northwestern 6:00 p.m. 3/9 Northwestern 1:00 p.m. 3/12 FIU 5:00 p.m. 3/14 Rhode Island 7:00 p.m. 3/15 Rhode Island 6:00 p.m. 3/16 Rhode Island 1:00 p.m. Jacksonville 6:00 p.m. 3/21 UConn* 7:00 p.m. 3/22 UConn* 6:00 p.m. 3/23 UConn* 1:00 p.m. 3/25 FIU 6:00 p.m. Cincinnati* 6:30 p.m. Cincinnati* 4:00 p.m. Cincinnati* 1:00 p.m. Stetson 6:30 p.m. 4/4 UCF* 7:00 p.m. 4/5 UCF* 6:00 p.m. 4/6 UCF* 1:00 p.m. Temple* 7:00 p.m. Temple* 3:00 p.m. Temple* 1:00 p.m. 4/15 Stetson 7:00 p.m. Houston* 6:30 p.m. Houston* 6:30 p.m. Houston* 1:00 p.m. 4/22 FGCU 6:30 p.m. 4/25 Memphis* 7:00 p.m. 4/26 Memphis* 6:00 p.m. 4/27 Memphis* 1:00 p.m. 4/29 UNF 6:00 p.m. 5/2 Louisville* 7:00 p.m. 5/3 Louisville* 6:00 p.m. 5/4 Louisville* 1:00 p.m. FIU 6:00 p.m. Rutgers* 3:00 p.m. Rutgers* 1:00 p.m. Rutgers* 1:00 p.m. Florida 7:00 p.m. Georgia Tech 7:00 p.m. Georgia Tech 7:00 p.m. Georgia Tech 1:00 p.m. * American Athletic Conference Game # Best Bet Classic hosted by UNF USF Baseball Game Notes USF Athletic Communications 4202 E. Fowler Ave. Tampa, FL Manny Nieves P: C: E: Nieves2@USF.EDU Web: Twitter: Hashtags: Facebook: Facebook.com/BaseballUSF Instagram: USFBaseball 2014 Schedule Games 4 Tampa, Fla. (Red McEwen Field at USF Baseball Stadium) Penn State Nittany Lions (2-1, 0-0 Big Ten) Head Coach: Rob Cooper (Miami (Fla.) 1994) Record at Penn State: 2-1 (1st Yr) Career: (10th Yr) Division I: (10th Yr) Game Information Dates: February Times: Fri - 7:00 p.m. Sat - 6:00 p.m. Sun - 1:00 p.m. Local Radio: WHFS 1010 AM Student Radio: WBUL 1620 AM and WMNF 88.5 HD2 TV: Bullscast Live Stats: Twitter: Series: USF leads 4-1 First Meeting: L, /8/75 Last Meeting: W, /10/91 Jimmy Herget ERA 7 IP 1 Start 1 K 0 BB USF Bulls (4-0, 0-0 American) Head Coach: Lelo Prado (Tampa, 1985) Record at USF: (8th Yr) Career: (26th Yr) Division I: (19th Yr) Casey Mulholland ERA 3.2 IP 1 Start 3 K 4 BB Quick Hitters USF has begun the season with four consecutive victories for the first time since 2007 Soph s Jimmy Herget & Luke Maglich were both named to The American Weekly Honor Roll this wk USF has outscored their opponents 30-7 on the season including holding 3 opponents to just 1 run The 30 runs scored thru 4 games is most since 07 when they scored 32 runs thru 4 games USF s pitching staff has given up only four earned runs to post a 1.00 ERA thru 4 games USF s 19 hits vs. UNF are the most by an American Athletic Conference team this season and was the most UNF allowed since May 10, 2010 Jimmy Herget s 7 IP vs. Liberty is tied for most by a pitcher within The American Probable Starters Brandon Lawson ERA 5 IP 1 Start 1 K 4 BB Greg Welsh ERA 55 IP 9 Starts 37 K 29 BB 13 Stats Probable Defensive Lineup T.J. Jann ERA 7 IP 1 Start 3 K 1 BB Taylor Patton ERA 8 IP 1 Start 5 K 0 BB Pos # Player Avg. AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB Notes C 12 Levi Borders for-4, 2R, 1 RBI vs Richmond 1B 5 Buddy Putnam Picked up 1st hit of season vs. FGCU 2B 8 Nik Alfonso Had 2 hits, 2 HBP and a walk vs FGCU 3B 16 Zac Gilcrease for-4, 2 RBI, 1 R vs. UNF SS 3 Kyle Teaf Has hit in all 4 games, LF 18 Luke Maglich Had eventual GW RBI vs. Liberty CF 35 Michael Arencibia Leads team in Avg, T-1st in RBI & Runs RF 29 Daniel Portales Has hit in all 3 games played, 2nd in Avg DH 4 Luke Borders Has pair of multi-hit games Probable Defensive Lineup is made up by Athletic Communications

2 OUT WITH THE OLD, IN WITH THE NEW: USF began a new era in the academic year becoming a member of the newly formed American Athletic Conference. AMERICAN CONFERENCE PRESEASON HONORS: Jimmy Herget (So., P) and Nik Alfonso (RSo., 2B) were both named to the American preseason All-Conference team on Dec. 23, Herget was also named the Preseason Pitcher of the Year along with Carson Cross of UConn. FRESHMAN ALL-AMERICAN: Jimmy Herget was named a 2013 Freshman All-American by three publications, Louisville Slugger, Perfect Game and Baseball America. HOME SWEET HOME: USF will play 31 home games this season at Red McEwen Field, home of the Bulls including 20 of their first 26 games of the season. MLB: USF had five players sign with Major League Baseball teams in 2013 including two who were drafted. James Ramsay was selected in the 7th round by the Houston Astros while Nick Gonzalez was taken by the San Francisco Giants in the 24th round. SUNSHINE STATE: USF stays in the Sunshine State the entire season for non-conference games until the final weekend of the year when they make a trek to Atlanta, Ga. to take on Georgia Tech. LIKE FATHER, LIKE SON: Levi and Luke Borders are the sons of 1992 World Series MVP Pat Borders who had a 17 year career with the Angels, Astros, Blue Jays, Cardinals, Indians, Royals, Twins and White Sox. Pat also won a gold medal for Team USA in the 2000 Summer Olympics. He is one of just four players to win a gold medal and a World Series. Preseason Poll Team (1st Place Votes) Points 1. Louisville (8) * UCF 47 UConn 47 Houston (1) USF Memphis Rutgers Cincinnati Temple 8 INTERVIEWS All interviews are to be conducted through the USF Athletic Communications Office and baseball contact Manny Nieves. The best method of contact is via at nieves2@usf.edu. QUICK HITTERS AMERICAN ATHLETIC CONFERENCEA 2014 Preseason All-Conference Team Pos. Name, Class, School Key 2013 Stats P Carson Cross, RJr., UConn 9-4, 2.44 ERA, IP, 86 K, 24 BB,.246 OBA P Anthony Kidston, So., Louisville 5-0, 1.31 ERA, 48.0 IP, 58 K, 22 BB,.152 OBA P Kyle Funkhouser, So., Louisville 5-1, 2.14 ERA, 54.2 IP, 55 K, 25 BB,.214 OBA P Jimmy Herget, So., USF 6-2, 1.72 ERA, 94.0 IP, 60 K, 27 BB,.193 OBA RP Nick Burdi, Jr., Louisville 3-3, 0.76 ERA, 16 SV, 35.2 IP, 62 K, 13 BB,.192 OBA C Carter White, Jr., Memphis.325, 15 RBI,.412 OB% 1B Tucker Tubbs, Jr., Memphis.327, 4 HR, 32 RBI,.425 SLG% 2B Nik Alonso, RSo., USF.331, 23 RBI,.420 OB% SS Sutton Whiting, Jr., Louisville.308, 1 HR, 30 RBI, 24 SB 3B Justin Montemayor, So., Houston.329, 3 HR, 27 RBI OF Jeff Gardner, Sr., Louisville.337, 9 HR, 43 RBI, 103 TB,.632 SLG% OF Ian Happ, So., Cincinnati.322, 6 HR, 36 RBI, 25 SB OF Cole Sturgeon, Sr., Louisville.339, 1 HR, 33 RBI,.420 OB%, 13 SB OF Vinny Zarrillo, Jr., Rutgers.330, 34 RBI,.434 SLG% DH Bret Gordon, Sr., UCF.316, 1 HR, 12 RBI POSTGAME INTERVIEWS USF head coach Lelo Prado and requested players are available for postgame interviews which must be conducted through the USF Athletic Communications Staff. All interviews will take place by the home dugout after Coach Prado concludes his radio interview. PRESS BOX The USF Baseball Stadium press box is for working members of the media only. Admission to the press box is by credential only. All credential requests will be approved by the USF Athletic Communications Office and baseball contact Manny Nieves (nieves2@usf. edu). All request must be made at least 24 hours prior to the requested game. USF Records... Overall Home Away Neutral Conference vs. Ranked Teams vs. ACC vs. A-Sun vs. A vs. Big South vs. Big vs. C-USA vs. Ivy vs. SEC In Florida In Georgia On Monday On Tuesday On Wednesday On Thursday On Friday On Saturday On Sunday In February In March In April In May In June Day Games Night Games Versus LHP (Starter) Versus RHP (Starter) USF scores 0-2 runs USF scores 3-5 runs USF scores 6-9 runs USF scores 10+ runs Opp. scores 0-2 runs Opp. scores 3-5 runs Opp. scores 6-9 runs Opp. scores 10+ runs USF hits 0 HR USF hits 1 HR USF hits 2+ HR Opp. hits 0 HR Opp. hits 1 HR Opp. hits 2+ HR USF scores first Opp. scores first USF scores in 1st inning Opp. scores in 1st inning USF leading after USF leading after USF leading after Opp. leading after Opp. leading after Opp. leading after Tied after Tied after Tied after Tied after Extra Innings Run games Run games Herget starts Lawson starts Mulholland starts Serrallonga starts Commit no error Commit one error Commit 2+ errors

3 2013 SEASON REWIND 2014 Stat Comparison USF... Category...Penn State Record Team Avg At Bats Runs Hits Doubles Triples Homeruns RBI Stolen Bases-Att Slugging % On Base % Walks Strikeouts Team ERA Opponents BA Strikeouts Walks Saves Extra Base Hits Allowed Homers Allowed Runs Allowed Earned Runs Allowed Errors Fielding % BIG EAST CONFERENCE CONFERENCE LOUISVILLE RECORD 20-4 WIN %.833 RECORD WIN %.785 STREAK LOST 2 SETON HALL LOST 1 PITTSBURGH LOST 1 USF LOST 2 RUTGERS LOST 1 ST. JOHN S LOST 2 NOTRE DAME LOST 1 CONNECTICUT LOST 2 CINCINNATI WON 1 GEORGETOWN LOST 10 VILLANOVA WON 3 FIRST TEAM: James Ramsay - OF ALL-BIG EAST CONFERENCEA SECOND TEAM: Jimmy Herget - SP THIRD TEAM: Jimmy Falla - 1B; Lawrence Pardo - RP; Kyle Teaf - SS BIG EAST FRESHMAN OF THE YEAR: Jimmy Herget MAJOR LEAGUE BASEBALL SIGNEES Jimmy Falla New York Yankes Signed as Free Agent Nick Gonzalez San Francisco Giants Drafted 24th Round Joey Lovecchio Toronto Blue Jays Signed as Free Agent james Ramsay Houston Astros Drafted 7th Round Chad Taylor New York Yankees Signed as Free Agent Next Week in USF Baseball MONDAY 24 TUESDAY 25 WEDNESDAY 26 at Stetson 6:30 p.m. THURSDAY 27 FRIDAY 28 Columbia 7:00 p.m. SATURDAY 3/1 Columbia (DH) 2:00 p.m. SUNDAY 3/2 Columbia 1:00 p.m. USF AT A GLANCE NCAA DIVISION I BOARD OF DIRECTORS: USF President Judy Genshaft named first female chairperson of the NCAA Division I Board of Directors. HOW THE BULLS WERE BORN: With early name suggestions of Desert Rats, Florida Chickens, and even a student election runoff with the name Buccaneer, the Golden Brahman was selected as the official mascot of USF in November Students reasoned that, since Florida was a cattleraising state like Texas, USF needed a mascot comparable to the Texas Longhorns mascot. In the late 1980s, the mascot evolved into the Bulls. DEGREES FOR ALL: USF offers over 230 degree programs at the undergraduate, graduate, specialty and doctoral levels. CITY OF TAMPA: Tampa boasts an average temperature of degrees and is home to Busch Gardens, six professional sports teams, numerous cultural amenities, gorgeous beaches nearby, and a vibrant music scene. DIVERSE POPULATION: Tampa is recognized by the U.S. Census Bureau as one of the top five most diverse and integrated urban areas in the country. NEXT BIG THING: USF is one of America s Top 50 Research Universities. SOMETHING FOR EVERYONE TO DO: Over 600 registered student organizations at the University of South Florida

4 2014 ROSTER INFORMATION Numerical Roster No. Name Pos. B/T. Ht. Wt. Class Hometown (Previous School) 2 Clay Simmons INF/OF R/R Fr. Centerhill, Fla. (South Sumter HS) 3 Kyle Teaf INF L/R Jr. Tallahassee, Fla. (Trinity Catholic) 4 Luke Borders INF/OF L/R Fr. Winter Haven, Fla. (Winter Haven HS) 5 Buddy Putnam UT L/R Jr. Bartow, Fla. (Bartow HS) 6 Jonathan Bennett INF L/R Fr. Escambia, Fla. (Pensacola HS) 7 Austin Lueck OF R/R Jr. Daytona, Fla. (Lake Brantley HS) 8 Nik Alfonso INF R/R RSo. Tampa, Fla. (Tampa Catholic) 9 Andres Leal UT L/R Fr. Tampa, Fla. (Tampa Catholic) 10 Jordan Strittmatter RHP R/R Jr. Daytona, Fla. (Lake Brantley HS) 12 Levi Borders C R/R So. Winter Haven, Fla. (Winter Haven HS) 13 Brandon Lawson RHP L/R Fr. Spring Hill, Fla. (Hernando HS) 14 Vincent Leto OF L/R So. Tampa, Fla. (Jesuit HS) 15 Hayden Kelley OF L/R So. Tampa, Fla. (Miami Dade CC) 16 Zac Gilcrease INF S/R Jr. Tampa, Fla. (Cambridge Christian ) 17 Janick Serrallonga LHP L/L Sr. Hialeah, Fla. (Champagnat Catholic) 18 Luke Maglich OF L/R So. Sarasota, Fla. (Riverview HS) 19 Cody Hernandez RHP R/R So. Tampa, Fla. (Tampa Catholic) 20 Jimmy Herget RHP R/R So. Tampa, Fla. (Jefferson HS) 21 Blake Sydeski C R/R Jr. Daytona Beach, Fla. (New Smyrna HS) 22 Michael Farley RHP R/R Fr. Valrico, Fla. (Newsome HS) 24 Michael Clarkson RHP R/R Jr. Dunedin, Fla. (Dunedin HS) 25 Nolan Thomas LHP L/L Sr. Big Pine Key, Fla. (Tallahassee CC) 27 Diego Rapalino RHP R/R RSo. Barranquilla, Columbia (British International College) 29 Daniel Portales UT R/R Fr. Tampa, Fla. (Jesuit HS) 33 Vincent Miniet INF R/R Fr. Tampa, Fla. (Jesuit HS) 34 Justin Patrick RHP R/R So. Cumberland, R.I. (Cumberland HS) 35 Michael Arencibia OF L/R Jr. Key West, Fla. (Tallahassee CC) 37 Tommy Peterson RHP R/R RFr. New Port Richey, Fla. (River Ridge HS) 38 Joe Altieri C L/R So. Tampa, Fla. (Jesuit HS) 40 Josh Walker LHP L/L Fr. Otisville, N.Y. (Minisink Valley HS) 42 Lawrence Pardo LHP L/L Sr. Miami, Fla. (Santa Fe College) 44 Brandon Murray RHP R/R Fr. Orlando, Fla. (West Orange HS) 47 Casey Mulholland RHP R/R Jr. Bradenton, Fla. (State College of Florida) 51 Joe Adel RHP R/R RSo. Gainesville, Fla. (Buchholz HS) Alphabetical Roster No. Name Pos. 51 Joe Adel RHP 8 Nik Alfonso INF 38 Joe Altieri C 35 Michael Arencibia OF 6 Jonathan Bennett INF 12 Levi Borders C 4 Luke Borders INF/OF 24 Michael Clarkson RHP 22 Michael Farley RHP 16 Zac Gilcrease INF 20 Jimmy Herget RHP 19 Cody Hernandez RHP 15 Hayden Kelley OF 13 Brandon Lawson RHP 9 Andres Leal UT 14 Vincent Leto OF 7 Austin Lueck OF 18 Luke Maglich OF 33 Vincent Miniet INF 47 Casey Mulholland RHP 44 Brandon Murray RHP 42 Lawrence Pardo LHP 34 Justin Patrick RHP 37 Tommy Peterson RHP 29 Daniel Portales UT- 5 Buddy Putnam UT 27 Diego Rapalino RHP 17 Janick Serrallonga LHP 2 Clay Simmons INF/OF 10 Jordan Strittmatter RHP 21 Blake Sydeski C 3 Kyle Teaf INF 25 Nolan Thomas LHP 40 Josh Walker LHP 1 Head Coach: Lelo Prado 23 Assistant Coach: Chris Heintz 26 Assistant Coach: Lance Carter 30 Volunteer Coach: Frank Maldonado Director of Operations: Greg Parris Pronunciation Guide 7 Austin Lueck...Luke 9 Andres Leal...Andre - es Lay - Al 14 Vincent Leto...Lay - Toe 17 Janick Serrallonga...Yaaan - Nick Sare - A - Longa 27 Diego Rapalino...Rap - a - LEE - No 29 Daneil Portales...Port - Tal - Less 33 Vincent Miniet...Min - Yet 38 Joe Altieri...Al - Tear - E 51 Joe Adel...A - Dell

5 Red McEwen Field at USF Baseball Stadium Officially opened on Feb. 22, 2011, a inning loss against Elon. The stadium has a capacity is 3,211 with a 1,500 spectator grandstand. It features one of the largest scoreboards in college baseball with measurements of 325 down the LF line, 400 to CF and 330 down the RF line. The facility shares a concourse and pavilion area with the softball stadium including the Donaldson Deck. There is a covered batting cage area beyond the right field wall. University of South Florida Athletics District The University of South Florida Athletics District is the new and improved home for the Bulls Intercollegiate Athletics. After gaining approval in December 2009, construction began in June The $33.5 million project, which was completed in 2012, includes new baseball, softball and soccer stadiums, football and basketball practice facilities, upgrades to the tennis facility and the construction of recreation fields. Additionally, the Sun Dome, home of USF s men s and women s basketball programs, received a $35.6 million renovation that was completed in May of Current upgrades are being done to men s and women s golf facility along with the football and volleyball locker rooms.

6 TOP 25 NATIONAL POLLS USA Today Coaches Poll 1. Cal State Fullerton (18) 2. LSU (6) 3. Oregon State 4. Mississippi State (4) 5. Florida State 6. Virginia 7. Oregon 8. Vanderbilt 9. North Carolina State 10. UCLA 11. Indiana 12. North Carolina 13. Louisville 14. South Carolina 15. Rice 16. Clemson 17. Miami (Fla.) 18. Oklahoma State 19. Arizona State 20. Florida 21. Kansas State 22. Texas 23. TCU 24. Louisiana-Lafayette 25. Stanford *Updated as of Jan. 31 NCBWA 1. Oregon State 2. Cal State Fullerton 3. Florida State 4. Virginia 5. LSU 6. Vanderbilt 7. Mississippi State 8. Oregon 9. South Carolina 10. UCLA 11. Rice 12. NC State 13. Louisville 14. North Carolina 15. Clemson 16. Indiana 17. Miami (Fla.) 18. Oklahoma State 19. Arizona State 20. Florida 21. Texas A&M 22. Cal Poly 23. TCU 24. Louisiana-Lafayette 25. Arkansas *Updated as of Feb. 17 Collegiate Baseball 1. Cal State Fullerton 2. Mississippi State 3. LSU 4. Oregon State 5. Florida State 6. Oregon 7. Louisville 8. Vanderbilt 9. Virginia 10. South Carolina 11. Miami (Fla.) 12. North Carolina 13. NC State 14. UCLA 15. Indiana 16. Florida 17. Rice 18. Oklahoma State 19. TCU 20. Clemson 21. Arizona State 22. Louisiana-Lafayette 23. Arizona 24. Texas A&M 25. Texas *Updated as of Feb. 17 Baseball America 1. Virginia 2. Oregon State 3. Cal State Fullerton 4. Florida State 5. South Carolina 6. NC State 7. Mississippi State 8. LSU 9. Vanderbilt 10. Indiana 11. Oregon 12. UCLA 13. Clemson 14. Louisiana-Lafayette 15. Rice 16. Miami (Fla.) 17. North Carolina 18. Texas 19. TCU 20. Louisville 21. Alabama 22. Cal Poly 23. Florida 24. Texas A&M 25. Arkansas *Updated as of Feb. 17 AROUND THE AMERICAN ATHLETIC CONFERENCE 2014 BIG EAST CONFERENCE CONFERENCE RECORD WIN % RECORD WIN % STREAK L10 HOUSTON W4 4-0 MEMPHIS W4 4-0 USF W4 4-0 LOUISVILLE W2 3-1 UCF L1 3-1 TEMPLE CINCINNATI L2 0-2 CONNECTICUT L3 0-3 RUTGERS L4 0-4 Batting Average 1. Zach Willis, MEM (6-for-10) 2. Michael Arencibia, USF (7-for-12) 3. Casey Grayson, HOU (6-for-12) 4. Jeff Gardner, LOU (7-for-15) 5. Daniel Portales, USF (7-for-16) Runs Batted In 1. Jeff Gardner, LOU Zach Lucas-LOU... 6 T3. Michael Arencibia... 5 T3. Luke Maglich tied with 4 RBIs Runs 1. Grant Kay, LOU... 7 T2. Cole Sturgeon, LOU... 6 T3. Michael Arencibia... 6 T4. Kyle Teaf tied with 4 runs Doubles 1. Erik Barber, UCF Levi Borders, USF Frankie Ratcliffe, HOU Tommy Williams, UCF mroe tied with 2 double2 Homeruns T1. Luke Maglich, USF... 1 T1. Casey Crayson, HOU... 1 T1. Kam Gellinger, UCF... 1 T1. Jeff Gardner, LOU more tied with 1 On-Base Percentage 1. Zach Willis, MEM T2. Lou Clemente, RU T2. Kam Gellinger, UCF T3. Michael Arencibia, USF T3. Casey Grayson, HOU Earned Run Average T1. Jimmy Herget, USF T1. Janick Serrallonga, USF T1. Aaron Garza, HOU T1. Jared West, HOU T1. Dylan Toscano, MEM Wins T1. Jimmy Herget, USF... 1 T1. Janick Serrallonga, USF... 1 T1. Aaron Garza, HOU... 1 T1. Dylan Toscano, MEM more tied with 1 win Saves 1. Byrce Beeler, MEM... 2 T2. Janick Serrallonga, USF... 1 T2. Tyler Ford, HOU... 1 T2. Nolan Blackwood, MEM more tied with 1 save Strikeouts T1. Jordan Tabakman, UCONN... 6 T1. Aaron Garza, HOU... 6 T1. Jake Sparger, LOU... 6 T4. Chase Wellbrock, HOU more tied with 5 Batting Average Against 1. Jared West Howie Brey T3. Michael Farley T3. Bryan Chenoweth Aaron Garza

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8 2 Clay Simmons OF/INF R/R Fr. Centerhill, Fla. Redshirting this season due to arm injury Rated one of top 100 prospects in Florida by Baseball America for 2013 MLB Draft Named the FHSAA Player of the Year Hit over.300 every yr in HS including a career best.446 as a junior 3 Kyle Teaf INF L/R Jr. Tallahassee, Fla. Had a hit in all 3 games to begin season rd Team All-BIG EAST Only player to start all 58 in last season Drew team high 40 walks, posted.398 OB % in Career Luke Borders OF L/R Fr. Winter Haven, Fla. Had multi-hit games against Liberty & UNF Registered a.388 career batting avg. in HS Named All-County 1st Team ( 11) & 2nd Team ( 10) Competed in Florida All-Star game in nd Team All-County in football as a senior Career Buddy Putnam UT L/R Jr. Bartow, Fla. Had 2 RBIs opening wkend despite not having a hit Hit.308 w/runners in scoring position & 2 outs in 13 Had.348 slug. % w/ runners in scoring position in Career Jonathan Bennett INF L/R Fr. Escambia, Fla. Redshirting this season due to arm injury Team MVP & Captain during Jr. and Sr. seasons All-State selection as a senior after hitting.404 Mother Holly is a retired U.S. Navy captain 7 Austin Lueck OF 12 Levi Borders C R/R Jr. Daytona, Fla. Drew two walks against Richmond Hit.362 against left-handed pitchers in 13 Posted.304 avg w/runners on and two outs in 13 Two HRs hit last yr are most by returning player Career Nik Alfonso INF R/R RSo. Tampa, Fla. Drove in 1st run in USF s 2-1 win vs. Liberty Hit both LH and RH pitching comparably posting.333 and.339 averages respectively.344 avg (32-for-93) w/runners on base in 13 Top returning hitter from a year ago Career Andres Leal UT L/R Fr. Tampa, Fla. 1st collegiate hit was in 1st AB vs Richmond 2-time All-Hillsborough HM in 2012 & 2013 Named All-County 1st Team ( 11) & 2nd Team ( 10) 1st Team All-Pasco in 11 after hitting.416 as So. 2nd Team All-Bay area in 2011 Had 112 career hits in high school Career Jordan Strittmatter P R/R Jr. Daytona, Fla. Struck out 3 of 4 batters faced vs. Richmond Earned his first career save in Bulls inning win over Notre Dame on May 4, 2013 Had 1.75 ERA, 2nd best on team & top reliever Struck out a career-high 3 batters in 2 innings pitched in win over Alcorn State last season All-County player for Lake Brantley HS Originally came as OF, converted to pitcher in Career R/R So. Winter Haven, Fla. Hit.273 against RH pitching in 2013 Had seven multi-hit games in 2013 Split time between C, 3B and DH last year Career Brandon Lawson P L/R Fr. Spring Hill, Fla. Picked up 1st collegiate win against UNF 2-time North Suncoast Pitcher of the Year & All-State selection Finished Sr. season w/11-0 record & 0.27 ERA striking out 128 batters in 78.2 IP w/just nine walks Had 274 strikeouts in innings in HS Career Vincent Leto OF L/R So. Tampa, Fla. Had a sacrifice fly against UNF Picked up first collegiate hit in first at-bat against Purdue on 2/16/13 Was used primarily as a pinch-runner last year Career Hayden Kelley OF L/R So. Tampa, Fla. Had hit in 1st AB with USF vs UNF Led Miami-Dade to record including a Southern Conference Championship in 2013 Hit.287 on yr which included 6 multi-hit games 2-time All-County selection (2012 & 2010) Career

9 16 Zac Gilcrease INF S/R Jr. Tampa, Fla. Went 2-for-4 w/2 RBIs vs UNF Had 3 multi-hit games including a 2-for-3 performance against St. John s on 4/28/13 Saw time at 2B and 3B last year Hit.286 w/runners in scoring position & 2 outs Career Janick Serrallonga P L/L Sr. Hialeah, Fla. Picked up save against Liberty tossing 1.1 inn. After USF s Big East opener vs. Cincy was suspended due to rain, he took over in make-up game allowing 3 runs over 4 IP to earn first career win last yr Earned win vs. Alcorn St. after allowing 1 hit in 2 shutout innings in USF s 14-inning 3-2 win last yr Tied for 3rd most appearances in 2013 w/ Career Luke Maglich OF L/R So. Sarasota, Fla. Had GW RBI in 2-1 win over Liberty, also threw out potential tying run in bottom of 7th vs. Liberty Hit.289 in limited action last yr (11-for-38) Posted.372 on-base percentage and an even better.462 OB% when leading off the inning Career Cody Hernandez P R/R So. Tampa, Fla. Went 5-1 in 10 app over 32 innings with a 2.19 ERA as a Sr. at Tampa Catholic Father Chuck is the Miami Marlins pitching coach Career Jimmy Herget P R/R So. Tampa, Fla. Needed just 70 pitches to defeat Liberty Named Preseason American Co-Pitcher of Year 2013 BIG EAST Freshman of the Year Named Fr. All-American by Perfect Game, Baseball America and Louisville Slugger Friday night starter, led team with 1.72 ERA Named Big East Pitcher of Wk after tossing a 3-hit, CG shutout over Pittsburgh, a 1-0 win Career Blake Sydeski C R/R Jr. Daytona Beach, Fla. Hit 110 points higher against LHP (.240; 6-for-25) compared to RHP (.130; 13-for-69) Drew a walk in all 3 pinch-hit appearances last yr Only player not to commit error w/over 100 putouts Career Michael Farley P R/R Fr. Valrico, Fla. Allowed just 1 hit in 2 scoreless innings vs. UNF Posted a 0.60 ERA w/91 strikeouts as a junior Earned three varsity letters at Newsome HS Also garnered one varsity letter in golf Career Mike Clarkson P R/R Jr. Dunedin, Fla. Pitched 5 SO innings vs. FIU on 3/12/13 & 5 2/3 innings of scoreless work at Stetson on 4/16/13 All-State as a senior at Dunedin HS Father Mike, played at St. Pete Junior College & then professionally w/baltimore Orioles Had 5 outings last yr tossing at least 5 innings and giving up three runs or less Career Nolan Thomas P L/L Sr. Big Pine Key, Fla. Earned wins vs. Boston College, FAMU & Alcorn St. Looks to stay health this year after appearing in 13 games last yr but none after 4/20/13 Held opponents scoreless in 8 of 10 relief appearances last year Had a 3.97 ERA as a reliever Year ERA App-Gs CG Sv K BB R ER IP Career Diego Rapalino P R/R RSo. Barranquilla, Columbia Made 5 appearances allowing 1 ER over 3.1 IP Sister is a professor at USF Career Daniel Portales UT R/R Fr. Tampa, Fla. Had 3 hits in each of his 2 starts 2013 Louisville Slugger 2nd Team All-American, Florida Athletic Coaches Association 1st Team All- State & Tampa Bay Tribune 1st Team All-County Hit.450 as a senior at Jesuit HS Also posted a 5-0 record w/0.67 ERA as a pitcher Career Vince Miniet INF R/R Fr. Tampa, Fla. Earned 1st Team All-County honors as Jr. & Sr. Hit.380 as a Sr. while posting a.429 mark as a Jr Career Justin Patrick P R/R So. Cumberland, R.I. Picked up win over Richmond tossing 1.1 innings Earned 1st collegiate win vs. Stetson on 4/2/13 Had 3 relief appearances w/o allowing a run Career

10 35 Michael Arencibia OF L/R Jr. Key West, Fla. Had 5 hits and 2 walks to post.583 OB % Played two seasons at Tallahassee CC Posted career batting avg of.261 (67-for-257) Had 20 XBH hits including 5 HR, 40 runs & 51 RBI Career Tommy Peterson P R/R RFr. New Port Richey, Fla. Made college debut tossing final inning vs. UNF Redshirted last season due to arm injury Career Joe Altieri C L/R So. Tampa, Fla. Picked up hit in 1st collegiate at-bat against Purdue on 2/16/13 Perfect Game preseason All-American as a sophomore, junior and senior in high school All-Hillsborough County as a junior Career Josh Walker P L/L Fr. Otisville, N.Y. Led Minisink Valley HS to NYS Section 9 championship in st Team All-County & All-Section honoree 5th Team All-State selection Posted 2.60 ERA w/57 strikeouts in 54 innings Held opponents to.212 BAA 42 Lawrence Pardo P L/L Sr. Miami, Fla. Named to Preseason NCBWA Stopper of the Year Watch List 3rd Team All-BIG EAST as a junior Led all relievers w/43.2 IP & 33 appearances Earned 2 wins in one weekend over Valpo in 13 Earned wins over Georgetown, Pitt. & St. John s while earning saves against UConn, Notre Dame & Bethune-Cookman Selected in 46th rd. of the 2010 MLB Draft by the Houston Astros Father Larry played professionally for the Rangers, Angels, Yankees and White Sox May see time at 1B or DH this season Career Brandon Murray P R/R Fr. Orlando, Fla. Finished Sr. year w/6-1 record & single-season school record 0.40 ERA His ERA was second lowest in Central Florida Earned Honorable Mention accolades from Perfect Game & Rawlings Career Casey Mulholland P R/R Jr. Bradenton, Fla. Threw 83 pitches to get through 3.2 IP vs Richmond Played Fr. season at Ole Miss before transferring to State College of Florida as So. Posted 3-0 record w/2.94 ERA at SCF Logged 52 innings on last yr punching out 52 while walking 21 Best outing of yr came in state playoffs tossing 7 inn. allowing 4 hits, 1 run & striking out 6 against Seminole State College of Florida Logged 52 innings on last yr punching out 52 while walking 21 Pitched & played in the OF at IMG Academy Career Joe Adel P R/R RSo. Gainesville, Fla. Kept a blank sheet in six of nine relief app in 13 Retired Florida A&M side in just five pitches Threw shutout inning vs. Louisville in collegiate debut Career Head Coach Lelo Prado Prado s Year-by-Year Results Year School Record Postseason 1989 Tampa South Region Finalist 1990 Tampa NCAA World Series 1991 Tampa South Region Finalist 1992 Tampa NCAA National Champion 1993 Tampa NCAA National Champion 1994 Tampa South Region Finalist 1995 Tampa South Region Finalist 1996 Louisville C-USA Tournament 1997 Louisville C-USA Tournament 1998 Louisville C-USA Tournament 1999 Louisville C-USA Tournament 2000 Louisville C-USA Tournament 2001 Louisville C-USA Tournament 2002 Louisville NCAA Regional 2003 Louisville C-USA Tournament 2004 Louisville C-USA Tournament 2005 Louisville C-USA Tournament 2006 Louisville BIG EAST Tournament 2007 USF BIG EAST Tournament 2008 USF BIG EAST Tournament 2009 USF BIG EASTTournament 2010 USF BIG EAST Tournament 2011 USF DNQ for BIG EAST Tournament 2012 USF BIG EAST Runners Up 2013 USF BIG EAST Tournament 2014 USF 4-0 Total 26 Years

11 The Automated ScoreBook Overall Statistics for USF (as of Feb 19, 2014) (All games Sorted by Batting avg) Record: 4-0 Home: 0-0 Away: 2-0 Neutral: 2-0 Conference: 0-0 Player avg gp-gs ab r h 2b 3b hr rbi tb slg% bb hp so gdp ob% sf sh sb-att po a e fld% KELLEY, Hayden ARENCIBIA, Michael LEAL, Andres PORTALES, Daniel MAGLICH, Luke BORDERS, Levi TEAF, Kyle ALFONSO, Nik BORDERS, Luke GILCREASE, Zac PUTNAM, Buddy LUECK, Austin MINIET, Vincent ALTIERI, Joe LETO, Vincent Totals Opponents LOB - Team (39), Opp (34). DPs turned - Team (4), Opp (3). IBB - Team (1), MAGLICH 1. Picked off - MAGLICH 1. (All games Sorted by Earned run avg) Player era w-l app gs cg sho sv ip h r er bb so 2b 3b hr b/avg wp hp bk sfa sha HERGET, Jimmy / SERRALLONGA, Janick / FARLEY, Michael / STRITTMATTER, Jordan / PATRICK, Justin / PARDO, Lawrence / PETERSON, Tommy / MURRAY, Brandon / HERNANDEZ, Cody / THOMAS, Nolan / LAWSON, Brandon / MULHOLLAND, Casey / ADEL, Joe / Totals / Opponents / PB - Team (0), Opp (1). Pickoffs - Team (1), PARDO 1, Opp (1). SBA/ATT - BORDERS, Le (1-3), SERRALLONGA (1-2), LAWSON (0-1).