2011: Had eight pitching appearances with seven starts ... posted 3-4 record with 8.31 ERA, 16 strikeouts and 18 walks in 34.2 IP ... season-best seven strikeouts at Gallaudet on Mar. 29 ... tossed a complete game in 3-2 win vs. Cazenovia on Mar. 9.

Longwood (2010): Attended the Division I university for the 2009-10 academic season ... played for Buddy Bolding ... made nine appearances with two starts for the Lancers ... threw 15.0 innings ... struck out 15 batters.

Great Mills HS: 2009 graduate ... first team All-Southern Maryland Athletic Conference.

Personal: Carlos Juan Cruz ... born January 27, 1991 in Honolulu ... son of Anthony and Janet Cruz ... has three siblings, Mike, Mariana, and Diana.

Why St. Mary's?: " Close to home."