As a Junior: Collected 41 strikeouts in 47.0 innings…Started eight of his 12 total appearances as a Spartan…Begin his Spartan career with 3.0 scoreless innings with three strikeouts against Rollins (2/10)…Collected his first career win against West Alabama (2/15) throwing four two-hit innings in relief…Allowed no runs in 4.2 innings against Lynn (3/28)…Earned second victory of season against Saint Leo (4/11)…Threw 3.0 innings against Lynn (5/14) in NCAA South Regional…Had a season-high five strikeouts on four occasions.
As a Sophomore (HCC): Had 58 strikeouts in 71.1 innings at HCC…Compiled a 2.90 ERA and a 6-3 record during his sophomore season...Appeared in 11 games...Named HCC's Pitcher of the Year.
As a Freshman (HCC): Pitched in two games in his first collegiate season before suffering season-ending injury.
High School: Attended Sickles High School, where he played for head coach Bob Pagano...Once struck out nine batters in a row...Also fanned 12 hitters in five innings
7-13-10: - After five appearances in the pen, A.J. got his first start of the Clones season Monday night. He did well: 4.0-IP, 1-H, 0-R, 1-BB. For the year he's: 0-2, 1.88. Opinion: Nobody expects much from rookies drafted below the 20th round, and all you can do is hope the scout you had assigned saw something everyone else missed on. We'll keep an eye on Pinera to see if positive things continue.
8-8-10: - Stock Up: - Pinera continues to churn out one good outing after another. Last night, he threw: 5.0-IP, 6-H, 0-R, 6-K, 1-BB and lowered his Cyclones ERA to 2.06. He is now solidly part of the Brooklyn rotation.
2011 Forecast: - Pinera has been a pleasant surprise that came out of the last draft. I am sure he will wind up in the Savannah rotation come next spring.
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