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2002 Began the season as Miami’s No. 5 starter, and in his first career start at Cincinnati (March 7) allowed three runs in four innings to receive a no-decision and struck out a career-high four batters ... worked a career-best six innings at Florida International (March 13) despite suffering his first loss ... in his fourth start against Youngstown State (March 28) he allowed a career-low two earned runs, working only three innings in a no decision ... his last five appearances were out of the bullpen where he tossed 4.2 innings, allowing three runs and recording four strikeouts.
2001 Pitched five innings of relief, in six appearances ... registered his first two career strikeouts in two innings of relief vs. New Mexico (March 16) ... pitched 1.2 innings of scoreless ball at Alabama (Feb. 17) in his first collegiate appearance.
high school Named school’s top male track athlete four years in a row—1997-2000 ... varsity letterwinner in track, basketball and volleyball ... named tournament all-star at Junior Sunbelt Classic in McAlester, Okla. (baseball) ... named all-league basketball player as a sophomore, junior and senior ... awarded Lambton County Principal’s Award for Academic and Leadership Excellence.
personal Born January 17, 1982 ... son of Lia and Sal Farina ... majoring in exercise science.
COACH SMITH’S THOUGHTS “With Justin, it is all right there for the taking. He has the body and the arm strength to be a great pitcher.”
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