ERIC STAPLES QUICK FACTS: Staples enters his sophomore campaign for the Tigers and has a good chance to get a lot of innings on the mound ... Three-quarters right hander that has good arm side run ... Bats and throws from the right side.

 

AS A FRESHMAN IN 2007: Saw limited action as a freshman, but was extremely effective in his innings of work ... Appeared in 3 games, making 1 start ... Finished with a 3.24 ERA in 8.1 innings of work, while opposing hitters compiled just a .167 batting average off of him.

 

IN HIGH SCHOOL: Lettered 3 times in both Baseball and Golf in High School, and also lettered twice in Basketball ... Was an All-Region selection as a sophomore ... As a junior, took All-Conference honors in both Baseball and Golf ... Capped off his high school career winning All-Conference honors in Baseball, Basketball, and Golf.

 

PERSONAL DATA: A Criminal Justice Major, Eric Len Staples was born on July 14th, 1988, and resides in Bedford, Kentucky ... He has two sisters, Amy (18) and Kate (9) ... His parents are Larry and Ruth Staples ... Hobbies outside of Baseball include Fishing, Golf, and Ping-Pong ... Lists his parents as his athletic inspiration ... Would like to get a job in the Criminal Justice field after graduation.

 

ERIC STAPLES IN A TIGER UNIFORM:

 

 2007                       3                             1                              3.24                          .167