Being counted on to be one of the top-two pitchers on the squad … Is athletic and throws hard, and now it is “his time,” according to the coaching staff … Throws a fastball, change-up, breaking ball, and slider … 2011: Was the team’s No. 4 starter (five starts) and appeared on the mound 10 times overall … Only factored in one decision (0-1), while producing a 6.35 ERA and 19 strikeouts in 28.1 innings pitched … Made two relief outings in the NCAC Tournament (April 29), highlighted by holding Wabash hitless and scoreless for two innings with a strikeout … Went a season-high 6.0 innings twice during the spring trip, including a quality start vs. Rhodes (March 15) when he yielded just two runs and matched a career high with six strikeouts … 2010: Started four games and was a reliever in five others, posting a 1.95 ERA and 21 strikeouts over 27.2 innings … Won lone decision, coming vs. perennial power Carthage (March 8), when he threw two scoreless frames of middle relief … Tossed a scoreless inning at the NCAC tourney vs. Denison (April 30) … Went a career-high 7.0 innings during a no decision at Muskingum (April 15) and struck out a career-high six vs. Skidmore (March 16) … 2009: Appeared in seven games (6.1 innings), producing a 9.95 ERA without a win or loss … Threw a scoreless inning vs. Case Western Reserve    (April 16) during a game played at the Cleveland Indians’ Progressive Field … Struck out four on the season, including two in an inning of work vs. rival Allegheny (March 20) … Prior to Wooster: Collected second-team all-state recognition as a senior at Anthony Wayne High School when he went 8-3 with a 1.90 ERA … Three-time selection on the All-Northern Lakes League Team … Compiled an 18-5 record on the mound during his career with the Generals … Personal: Born July 14, 1990 … Son of Clayton and Becky Stidham … Majoring in mathematics.