Tied for second on the team with 18 appearances, all out of the 'pen
In 13 of those, allowed one earned run or less, including in each of his first eight games
Wrapped his career with 72 appearances and with two bachelor's degrees, in business administration management (spring 2020) and public safety administration (spring 2021)
2020 (Redshirt Junior)
Voted as team captain prior to the season
Appeared in five games out of the bullpen, the first two of which he did not give up a run
Threw a perfect inning of relief with a strikeout against FGCU
Had a strikeout the following game as well, while not allowing a run, versus Binghamton
In fact, had one strikeout in each of his five outings
2019 (Redshirt Sophomore)
In truly his first full year back and healthy, became a key and successful contributor out of the bullpen
Ranked third on the team with 25 appearances, and was second with a .257 batting average against
Struck out 28 batters in 29 2/3 innings
Over his final nine appearances of the regular season, had a 3.37 ERA
His longest outing came as the last game of that stretch, three innings of one-run baseball with a career-high four strikeouts to pick up his first collegiate win against Middle Tennessee
2018 (Redshirt Freshman)
Appeared in two games in his first active year with the squad
Made collegiate debut with a scoreless inning of work on March 13 vs. North Florida
Struck out two batters in that game
2017 (Freshman)
Used a redshirt season due to injury
High School
At Flanagan for coach Ray Evans, was named Louisville Slugger All-American First team
Was also First Team All-Sun SentinelÂ
Played for Elite Squad and coach Alan Kunkel
Personal
Son of Greg and Rocio O'Connell
Already has his undergrad degree, in BBA management with an entrepreneurship concentration; now is seeking a second degree, in public safety
Goal is to play in MLB
Favorite team is the Marlins
Loves the movie Step Brothers and TV show Blue Mountain State
Last book he read was Shoeless Joe
Favorite restaurant is Chipotle
Something most people don't know about him? He is a lefty for baseball, righty for everything else