Indiana State University Athletics

2011 - Appeared in 21 games out of the ISU bullpen ... went 0-2 with a 5.00 ERA over 27 innings ... struck out 19 batters during his time on the mound, allowing just four extra-base hits out of 25 ... threw a season-high four innings against Southern Illinois on May 20, while striking out a season-high four batters against Creighton on April 16.

2010 - Pitched in 18 games during the season, including one start ... went 1-2 on the mound with a 4.71 ERA over 21 innings ... picked up a win against Tennessee Martin on March 6 ... held right-handed batters to a .136 average during the season (6-44).

High School - Two-year letterwinner in baseball at Forest Park High School ... also a four-year letterwinner in tennis ... named a North-South All-Star in 2006 and was an Indiana Mr. Baseball nominee ... named the team's MVP and earned the Pitcher Award as a junior and senior ... also picked up the Hitting Award in his senior season ... posted a batting average of .517 as a senior ... holds the school record for hits in a season.

Personal - Born on August 15, 1987 in Jasper, Ind. ... son of Richard and Jeanne Merkley ... has a sister, Dana ... majoring in mechanical engineering.