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31 Blake Hauser
Height: | 6-2 |
Weight: | 175 |
Year: | So. |
Hometown: | Chesterfield, Va. |
Position: | RHP |
B/T: | R/R |
GENERAL
- Two-way talent who was recognized as one of the best players in the state of Virginia out of high school
- Was a 25th round selection by the Cleveland Indians in the 2009 Major League Baseball First-Year Player Draft following a standout career at nearby Manchester High School
- In line to nail down one of the Rams’ weekend starter spots
- Features a good breaking ball and has the potential to anchor the VCU pitching staff
- Hit 95 mph during the fall of his rookie season
2010/FRESHMAN
- Made 11 appearances, including 10 starts on the mound for VCU
- Finished the season with a 4-4 record in 49.2 innings,
- Fanned 37 batters and finished with a 7.07 ERA
- Picked up his first career victory against Fairfield, throwing seven innings with three hits and four strikeouts (2/27)
- Threw seven innings of two-hit ball and five strikeouts against Cleveland State (3/5)
- Made his collegiate debut against Charleston Southern, throwing four innings while striking out eight (2/20)
- Picked up at least one strikeout in all 11 appearances
- Missed more than a month with an arm injury
HIGH SCHOOL
- Batted .450 as a senior with the Lancers and picked up four wins on the mound
- Earned All-District, All-Region, All-Metro and All-State honors following his junior and senior campaigns
- Named a Preseason All-American by Rawlings Sporting Goods and Perfect Game USA prior to the start of his senior season
- Was a part of the 2008 Gold Medal winning Central Team in the 2008 Commonwealth Games
- Led his Post 137 American Legion team to the 2008 State Championship and a third place finish at the 2008 American Legion World Series
PERSONAL
- Son of Chris and Vicki Hauser
- Born April 14, 1991
- Majoring in criminal justice at VCU