One of the team’s most valuable pitchers last year ... Able to throw several innings ... Could see time as a spot starter, long or short relief ... Will mostly be the Bucs’ left-handed setup man.

JUNIOR (2005): Notched a 2-2 record on the mound in 18 appearances as a reliever ... Tied for fourth on the staff with a 2.38 ERA in 34.0 innings pitched ... He held opponents to a .208 batting average, while facing 125 batters ... Struck out 20 and walked 18 ... Gave up 15 runs, nine of them earned ... Named to the Athletic Director’s Honor Roll.

SOPHOMORE (2004): Emerged as one of Barry’s most dependable relievers out of the pen ... Posted a career-low 2.11 earned run average ... Led all pitchers with 26 appearances ... Picked up one win and three saves ... Posted a .231 opponent batting average and 2.30 walks per nine innings and 36 strikeouts.

FRESHMAN (2003): Appeared in 19 games starting 4 ... In 39.1 innings compiled a 1-2 record and an ERA of 8.69 ... Struck out 25 batters while walking 22 ... Led the team in saves with two.

HIGH SCHOOL: Two-year varsity letterman at Westminster Academy under Rich Hofman ... Selected All-Broward County following junior and senior seasons ... Selected to All-Tournament team at Mrytle Beach Tournament during junior season ... Posted a career 16-6 record at Westminster where he pitched a total of 130 innings ... Also earned three letters in basketball and two in football.

PERSONAL: Son of Jon and Janice Adams ... Has two brothers ... Majoring in marketing.