BryanFelkel

Madison on Felkel: “The key to Bryan?s success is to become more consistent. He has great movement on his fastball and has good velocity. If he can become more consistent with his control, he could make a very positive impact on our team.?

As a Junior: One of two pitchers on the UK staff to post a winning record on the year? Started five games in 18 appearances on the mound and recorded a 3-2 record? First win of the season came at Xavier, allowing no runs on four hits through four innings of work (3/28)? Improved his record to 3-0 with winning decisions over intrastate rival Louisville (4/10) and SEC Eastern Division foe Vanderbilt (4/15)? Gave up only two hits and no earned run in six innings in his win over the Commodores (4/15)? Appeared in eight league contests, starting two and posting a 1-1 mark? Posted at least one strikeout in 15 of 18 games? Struck out the side in the sixth inning in a 23-2 win over Tennessee Tech (4/4).

Junior College: Posted a 3-3 record with five saves and a 3.5 ERA as a freshman at North Florida CC?Transferred to Lake City College as a sophomore, notching seven saves, one victory and a 3.8 ERA.

High School: Went 5-3 as a senior with 112 K?s in only 66 innings while posting a 3.2 ERA? Received All-State honors for his play in the outfield? Batted .400 with four homeruns and was named team MVP following his senior campaign? Played on Team Georgia as a senior? Hit .400 in the Sunbelt Class while receiving All-Tournament honors?Four-year letterwinner for coach Charles Tarpley at Valdosta.

Personal: Full name is Bryan Andrew Felkel… Born Sept. 15, 1980 in Valdosta, Ga… Son of Roger Felkel and Sharon Lawlor… Has one brother, Bradley, 6? Lists winning a Dixie Pre-Majors World Series and pitching in the championship game as his most memorable moment in sports… Chose UK over South Carolina, Embry Riddle, Mercer and Wake Forest.