John Carroll University Athletics

After solidifying the closer's role halfway through his freshman year, he is expected to be one of the staples on a very dominant pitching staff.

2013
One of the back-end stoppers in the Blue Streak bullpen ... Appeared in 15 games and led the team with three saves ... Posted the second-lowest ERA on the team at 2.14 ... Three saves came in consecutive appearances ... Nailed the door shut on Baldwin Wallace (4/2/13), Wilmington (4/6/13) and Mount Union (4/12/13) ... Did not allow an earned run in 12 of 15 appearances ... Did not allow a run from March 7 - April 14, a span of nine appearances.

High School
Three-year letterman for Peters Township High School in Pennsylvania ... Captain of the team his senior year ... Played for head coach Joe Maiye ... Part of the team that was a Western Pennsylvania Interscholastic Athletic League runner up in 2011 ... Made High Honor Roll every year of high school ... Academic Achievement Award winner all four seasons ... Member of the Leadership Group and Ski Club.

Academic & Personal
Biology and Exercise Science Major ... Sports 3.5 GPA and is a member of SAAC ... Has logged over 300 hours of community service ... Has been a Youth Group member since seventh grade ... Son of Marc and Michelle Verner.