Drew Irsfeld Season 2008

DREW IRSFELD PHOTO GALLERIES 2010 | 2009 ACADEMIC ALL-BIG TEN (2009) INSIDE THE COACH'S BOX
'Drew pitched well for us last year in his first full season with us. Now almost two years removed since his arm surgery, we expect him to build off of his success. Once again, he will likely see time out of the bullpen as a middle reliever.' AS A R-SOPHOMORE IN 2010: Game-By-Game Statistics | 2010 Media Guide Bio
Had an up-and-down sophomore season, going 1-2 overall with a 9.00 ERA ... Tossed 14 innings on the season, double his total as a freshman ... Did not allow a run over final 3.1 innings spanning four appearances dating all the way back to late March ... Earned first-career win as part of thrilling walk-off win vs. Michigan (5/21). Threw 0.2 scoreless innings in the ninth ... Enjoyed third straight scoreless appearance at Minnesota (5/16), tossing a scoreless ninth inning ... Threw a perfect ninth inning in series finale against Iowa (5/9) ... Did not allow a run in 0.2 innings vs. Pittsburgh (4/13) ... Tossed a perfect inning in Game Two of a doubleheader against Hofstra (3/27) along with one strikeout ... Strongest outing of season came vs. Columbia (3/20) when he tossed three shutout innings, allowing only one hit ... Pitched second straight day, against Dallas Baptist (3/6) ... Saw first action of season against McNeese State (3/5), tossing the final 1.2 innings while allowing only one run.

AS A R-FRESHMAN IN 2009: Saw limited action out of the bullpen in first action of career ... Finished with a 6.43 record and a dazzling .240 opponent batting average ... Only allowed six hits in seven innings of work while striking out three ... Tossed 1.2 scoreless innings, with one strikeout in game two of a doubleheader against Rutgers (3/14) ... Pitched a perfect ninth inning in collegiate debut vs. Lehigh (3/8) with one strikeout in a 15-5 victory. AS A FRESHMAN 2008: Redshirt season. HIGH SCHOOL: Pitched and played first base at Winston Churchill ... Three-Time Scholar Athlete and First Team All-League both sophomore and senior years ... Named to the All-Oregon Team as a senior first baseman ... Squad won three straight Midwestern League titles and was a state finalist in 2007 ... Had a miniscule 0.83 ERA on the mound in 2005 ... Batted .410 as a junior. PERSONAL: Full name is Andrew Charles Irsfeld ... Born on June 17, 1989 in Los Gatos, Calif. ... Parents are Mitch Irsfeld and Sue Mennear ... Uncle is former Penn State baseball player Anthony Lubrano, the namesake of Medlar Field at Lubrano Park ... Brother Matt, played baseball at Chapman University and has been signed by the San Diego Padres' organization ... Majoring in management. ON CHOOSING PENN STATE: 'I chose Penn State for the tradition. Penn State has a rich history of academic and athletic excellence.'

IRSFELD'S CAREER STATISTICS

CAREER BESTSInnings Pitched: 3.0 vs. Columbia (3/20/10)Hits: 0, four times; last vs. Michigan (5/21/10)Runs: 0, eight times; last vs. Michigan (5/21/10)Earned Runs: 0, nine times; last vs. Michigan (5/21/10)Walks: 0, seven times; last at Minnesota (5/16/10)Strikeouts: 4 vs. Columbia (3/20/10)Scoreless Inning Streak: 3.2 (4/13/10 - pres.)Consecutive Scoreless Appearances: 4 (4/13/10 - pres.)CAREER AGAINST...Team             ERA W-L App-GS  SV  IP  H   R   ER  BB  SOBUCKNELL                 6.75    0-0 1-0 0   2.2 2   2   2   3   1Fla. Gulf Coast     16.20   0-0 1-0 0   1.2 3   3   3   1   0Lehigh              0.00    0-0 1-0 0   1.0 0   0   0   0   1Rutgers                  0.00    0-0 1-0 0   1.2 1   0   0   1   12010 Opponents in Bold CAPS

GETTING TO KNOW DREW
Nickname: Stan Darsh
Major & Why: Management, because as Thomas Paine said, 'Lead, follow, or get out of the way.'
Favorite Thing About Penn State: The atmosphere
Favorite Thing About Medlar Field At Lubrano Park: Lubrano Park has some of the finest facilities in the country, and every day, I feel lucky to be able to play here.
Favorite Major League Baseball Player: Derek Jeter
Favorite Penn State Sport Other Than Baseball: Football
Favorite Athletic Memory at Penn State: The first time I pitched as a Nittany Lion
Favorite Athlete (Any Sport): Michael Phelps
Favorite Pro Team: New York Yankees
Favorite Sports Broadcaster: Scott Van Pelt
Favorite Musical Artist: MGMT
Favorite Movie: The Boondock Saints
Favorite TV Show: The League
Favorite Website: Lionmenus.com
Favorite Food: Whipped Cream
Hobbies: Napping and video games
Childhood Idol: Tino Martinez
Place I'd Like To Visit: Japan
If I Had $1 Billion, I Would: Retire
After Penn State, I Would Like To: Make money