AS A FRESHMAN (2014): Saw action in seven games from the mound … Went 0-0 with a 10.57 ERA in 7-2/3 innings pitched with eight strikeouts and six walks … Struck out one batter and allowed two hits in one inning of relief in his collegiate debut against Barton at home … Struck out a season-best three batters in an inning of relief in game two against Georgia College.
HIGH SCHOOL: Prepped at Dixon High School for coach Jack Brown … Earned second-straight all-conference, all-area and all-state honors as a prep senior after turning in a 7-4 record and a 1.50 ERA in 81 innings pitched with 110 strikeouts … Also recorded a .337 batting average … Took home second consecutive team most valuable player honors as well … Tallied an 11-1 record and a 1.27 ERA as a junior with 100 strikeouts in 67 innings pitched.
PERSONAL: The son of Angela and Joseph Padgett … Has an older sister, Krista, and two younger brothers, Jacob and Jonothan … Enrolled in pre-major studies at UNCP.
PADGETT CAREER HIGHS
Innings: 1.2, twice, last vs. GRU Augusta, 4/26/14
Strikeouts: 3 at Georgia College (Game 2), 3/1/14
Hits Allowed: 3, twice, last vs. Chowan, 3/5/14
Runs: 4 at Georgia College (Game 2), 3/1/14
Earned Runs: 4 at Georgia College (Game 2), 3/1/14
Walks: 5 at Georgia College (Game 2), 3/1/14
