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On Basinger: A solid performer and tough competitor with excellent command of his pitches … should key the Terps' corps of relievers … an intelligent hurler who performs consistently … coming off an outstanding fall season.
As a Junior (2002): Took the hill in 23 games, second most on the team …established new career-bests in ERA (5.56), wins (five), appearances (23), hits (37) and walks (22) … recorded highest winning percentage (.833) among Terp hurlers with more than two decisions … was perfect in an inning on the mound vs. Pace (March 1) … worked a season-high 4.1 innings and struck out three en route to recording his first victory of the season at Towson (March 6) … in his first start of the year, threw two shutout innings and struck out a season-high three batters, earning the win over Georgetown (March 12) … took advantage of his second and final start, holding Temple scoreless in his two innings of work while fanning a pair (April 3) … made three consecutive appearances from April 6-9 without allowing a single hit … went 3.1 innings vs. Penn State (April 16), allowing one run and striking out two … threw a perfect sixth inning vs. Coppin State (April 24) … surrendered one run in 2.1 innings on the hill against Florida State (May 11).
As a Sophomore (2001): Saw plenty of time on the mound, appearing in 23 games ... the 23 appearances placed Basinger sixth on the single-season list for the Terps ... started five games on the year and was fifth on the team with 54.0 innings pitched ... had an outstanding outing vs. Clemson on March 16 by pitching 2.1 scoreless innings to go along with two strikeouts ... pitched a scoreless inning March 31 at Duke ... earned his first career ACC victory April 7 vs. North Carolina ... he tossed four innings and allowed three earned runs in the victory over the Tar Heels ... struck out one and did not allow a run in one inning April 13 at NC State ... earned his second win of the season vs. UMES on April 18, as he tied a career-high with five strikeouts in four innings of work ... allowed one run in three innings of work April 22 at Virginia.
As a Freshman (2000): Pitched a scoreless ninth inning and struck out two batters against The Citadel on Feb. 11 ... allowed one hit and struck out a batter in 2.1 innings against Elon on Feb. 19 ... threw 2.0 scoreless innings and picked up the save against Howard on March 2 ... went a career-high 5.0 innings against VCU on March 10 ... pitched 5.0 innings and got the win against Coppin State on March 15 ... tossed 2.0 perfect innings against Georgia Tech on April 8 ... got the win in the nightcap of a doubleheader against Howard on April 11 ... pitched 4.0 scoreless innings and allowed just two hits to get the win in the first game of a doubleheader against UMES on April 19 ... named to the ACC Honor Roll.
At Connellsville: A first-team all-section pick his senior year … named all-county his final two years … selected to the 1999 Keystone Team … played in the 1998 Pennsylvania East-West Game … finished with a 3-1 record in 1998 and a 6-2 record in 1999 … his career ERA was 3.42 … lettered three seasons in baseball, basketball and football ... was also the starting quarterback on the football team and threw 18 touchdown passes and over 1,500 yards in two years.
Personal: Born Nov. 13, 1980 … parents are Kathy and Frank Basinger … a history major.
Basinger's Career Pitching Statistics
Year ERA W-L APP GS IP H R ER BB SO SV
2000 7.64 3-1 13 6 35.1 53 35 30 21 16 1
2001 8.50 3-2 23 5 54.0 84 57 51 31 26 0
2002 5.56 5-1 23 2 34.0 37 22 21 15 22 0
Totals 7.44 11-4 59 13 123.1 174 114 102 67 64 1
