2012: Made 16 appearances on the mound, with all but one coming in relief... posted a 2-0 record in 12.1 innings of work... allowed five runs (three earned) for a 2.19 ERA... had 13 strikeouts to balance 14 walks... made his first collegiate appearance vs. Michigan State on Feb. 24... recorded two strikeouts in an inning of work... earned his first career start on March 21 at Xavier... gave up three hits and two walks in three scoreless innings, his longest outing of the season... also earned the win vs. Dayton on April 18... retired all three batters he faced on just eight pitches.

HIGH SCHOOL: A two-year varsity letterwinner in baseball... also earned a letter in soccer... was a San Diego Union-Tribute Scholar Athlete, for earning at least a 3.5 grade-point average.

PERSONAL: Born July 23, 1993 in San Diego, Calif.,... son of Kevin and Kelley Thene... a business major.