#16 Patrick Lala Season 2011-12

Hawk Item — Drafted in 29th round by Philadelphia Phillies (2010).

2012 — Made nine appearances, all in relief… finished with a record of 1-3 and an ERA of 7.71 in 9.1 innings pitched… compiled eight strikeouts and allowed 10 hits… opposing batters hit .294 off the righty… righties hit only .182… tallied a 1.80 ERA in three home appearances.

2011 — Appeared in 18 games with six starts… began season as a reliever, but started last six games of season… finished with a record of 2-6 and an ERA of 4.30… tallied one save against Michigan State (Apr. 3)… allowed 22 earned runs in 46 innings pitched… recorded 35 strikeouts… limited batters to a team-low .240 average… notched a .320 ERA in home games… led team with a 0.57 ERA in non-conference action… limited righties to a .192 batting average… opposing batters hit .224 with runners on and .256 with the bases empty against the righty… tallied a career-high six strikeouts against Indiana (Apr. 17)… pitched a career-high seven innings against Penn State (May 8).

2009 and 2010 at Kirkwood CC — Two-time All-Region honoree.

High School — Three-time All-Conference honoree… named All-District and All-State twice… team captain as a senior… helped led team to state quarterfinals in 2006… holds record for career ERA.

Personal — Born 6/13/90… parents are Phil and Debbie Lala… high school coach was Steve Fish… history major.