2009 (JUNIOR): Posted 1-2 mark with 8.31 ERA in 17.1 innings of work, striking out nine in eight appearances with three starts … Tossed five innings in second game of doubleheader at Auburn-Montgomery, giving up five unearned runs on six hits but picking up the victory … Tossed 1.2 shutout innings in second game of twinbill versus Missouri Baptist … Did not record an out in start versus St. Xavier, giving up six runs on six hits … Allowed six runs on six hits with three walks in 3.1 innings in start versus Lindsey Wilson … Gave up three hits but did not allow a run in one inning against Campbellsville … Worked four innings versus Georgetown College, allowing an unearned run on one hit … Tossed two innings at Lee Univ., giving up five runs on four hits … Allowed three runs, one earned, in one-third of an inning in second game of doubleheader at Freed-Hardeman.

BEFORE CUMBERLAND: Saw action in 27 games in two years at Cleveland State CC, tallying 6-4 mark … Recorded 58 strikeouts and finished with 5.59 ERA.

 

HIGH SCHOOL: Played for coach Mark Mills at White House HS … Named All-District and All-Region as junior and senior … Member of Honor Roll.

 

PERSONAL: Lucas James Whittaker … Son of Danny and Beverly Whittaker … Born December 1, 1987 … Majoring in Marketing.