2003: Rummonds will be a part of the Trojans' bullpen and should be used for some key situations. MIKE GILLESPIE SAYS: "Josh had a successful fall. He demonstrated improvement in all aspects of the game and should get an opportunity to pitch in some important innings in a relief role." 2002: Rummonds was a situational reliever in his 2002 sophomore season, making 14 appearances with one midweek start and going 0-1 with a 4.34 ERA...allowed only five runs in his last 18 1/3 innings...allowed one run on three hits in 5 1/3 innings on April 23 against San Diego State with a walk and four strikeouts...threw two no-hit innings on March 23 vs. Stanford in the first game of a doubleheader...struck out six in five innings of relief on March 2 against Houston at the Kia Baseball Bash in Fullerton. 2001: Rummonds pitched in six games during his 2000 freshman season, giving up seven hits and four earned runs in six innings without a decision. HIGH SCHOOL: At Palma Merenti High in Salinas, Calif, he threw a no-hitter in a semifinal playoff game in his senior year...also quarterbacked the football team...member of the honor roll all four years. PERSONAL: Majoring in political science...parents are James and Sue...enjoys going to the beach and snowboarding...lists Babe Ruth as his biggest hero...chose USC for the strong baseball program and academics...birthdate is Aug. 26, 1980. Rummonds' Career Statistics YEAR W-L SV ERA G-GS CG IP H R ER BB SO 2001 (Fr.) 0-0 0 6.00 6-0 0 6.0 7 4 4 2 2 2002 (So.) 0-1 0 4.34 14-1 0 29.0 29 15 14 15 24 TOTALS 0-1 0 4.89 20-1 0 35.0 36 19 18 17 26 |
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