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BEFORE UNCP: Played two season (2013, 2014) at Louisburg College … Saw action in 10 games from the mound as a sophomore … Was not awarded a decision, but finished with a 2.53 ERA in 10-2/3 innings pitched with five strikeouts and five walks ... Saw action in one game from the mound as a freshman ... Turned in a 0-0 record with a 0.00 ERA in one inning of work.

HIGH SCHOOL: Prepped at Halifax County High School for coach Kelvin Davis … Helped lead Comets to a district championship as a senior after recording a 6-2 record and a 3.00 ERA from the mound, while also registering a .340 batting average … Was decorated with a pair of all-district accolades as a junior after turning in a 7-2 record and a 2.70 ERA on the mound, as well as a .464 batting average at the plate.

PERSONAL: The son of Renee and Todd Puryear … Has a younger brother, Drake … Maintained a 3.0 cumulative grade point average at Halifax County High School … A physical education major at UNCP.