34 Josh Russell
34 Josh Russell
Height: 6'4
Weight: 185
Year: Senior
Hometown: Bradenton, FL
High School: Lakewood Ranch
Previous College: State College of Florida
Position: RHP
Bats/Throws: R/R

2013- Made nine appearances out of the bullpen with eight innings pitched striking out six batters...Back-to-back scoreless outings at Pfeiffer on February 5 and at USC Aiken on February 10 

JUCO-Attended State College of Florida...Coached by Tim Hill Sr...Selected to All-Star game for Florida JUCO...38 IP with 28 K's and 6 BB...4-1 record

HIGH SCHOOLRussell was part of the team that won the state championship and went to the JUCO World Series in 2010.  He came out of the bullpen last year posting a 3.3 ERA in 38 innings.  He was selected to the FCCAA State Sophomore All-Star game this year. He played two years of varsity baseball at Lakewood Ranch where he won the Top-Gun Award (awarded to the pitcher with the lowest ERA) his junior and senior year. He pitched in the state championship game for the 2009 American Legion Post 24 State Championship team. He was named to the All-State Academic team last year and carries a 3.55 GPA while pursuing an associate degree at SCF.

PERSONAL-Son of Don and Lori Russell...Major-Business...Favorite player-Justin Verlander...Favorite team-Detroit Tigers...Favorite TV shows-ESPN...Favorite movies-Caddyshack...Favorite singer/groups-Drake...Hobbies include watching sports