JeffArcher

Madison on Archer: “Overall Jeff had an outstanding fall. He’s competing for a spot in our bullpen as the team’s closer. His fastball command has improved from last year and we expect Jeff to be a valuable contributor to our pitching staff.”

2002: Came out of the bullpen 10 times as a freshman… Made collegiate debut in UK’s 14-6 win over Western Michigan at Applebee’s Park (3/5)… Pitched 2.0 innings against the Broncos… Entered the game in relief duties against Ball State on March 9 and struck out a career-high three batters… Southeastern Conference debut came in a one-inning outing vs. Mississippi State (3/24)… Threw an inning of scoreless relief in UK’s 19-7 victory at Vanderbilt (5/11)… Fanned seven batters in 14.1 innings pitched.

High School: Voted first-team All-Conference in football in 1999 and 2000… Earned first-team All-Area football honors as a junior and senior… Second-team All-State in football as a senior in 2000… Fastball clocked at 94 mph… 10-2 career record… Won state championship as a junior at North Allegheny… Preseason All-State in baseball his senior campaign.

Personal: Full name is Jeffrey Matthew Archer… Born Aug. 11, 1982… Son of Mike and Barbara Archer… Dad Mike was the head football coach at LSU from 1987-90 and now is the linebackers coach for the Pittsburgh Steelers… Chose Kentucky to play in the SEC, its academic excellence, great facilities and coaches… Selected UK over LSU, Indiana, Kent State and West Virginia.