Samford University Athletics

Returns after seeing time as both a midweek starter and reliever as a freshman . . . has shown improvement and coaches hope he can have a break-out year in 2013.

2012 (Freshman): Appeared in seven games, including four starts on the mound . . . struck out 12 batters and posted a 9.00 ERA in 14.0 innings of work . . . earned his first collegiate win, pitching 3.0 innings, stricking out six batters and allowing just one hit against Alabama A&M . . . tossed 3.0 innings of relief, allowing just two hits against Jacksonville State.

High School: Prepped at Childersburg High School . . . named All-State . . . a three-time All-County selection . . . finished third in his graduating class . . . also competed in basketball and football.

Personal: Born May 4, 1993 . . . son of John and Tammy Limbaugh . . . majoring in history.