| Jake
Buchanan • RHP • NC State • Sophomore
2008:
Had an excellent freshman campaign, and emerged as an effective
weekend starter by the end of the season ... Made four starts, all
among his final five appearances of the year, and was 2-1 with a
4.18 ERA as a starter ... Went 1-1 with a 2.70 ERA and three saves
in 16 relief appearances ... Earned saves in two of his first three
college appearances ... Allowed one unearned run on two hits in
three innings February 24 vs. Appalachian State in his college
debut, striking out five without issuing a walk to earn his first
college save ... Worked three perfect innings March 15 vs. Miami,
setting down nine consecutive Hurricanes on just 27 pitches ... Made
his first start May 10 at Maryland and tossed a five-hit complete
game on just 98 pitches, beating the Terps 12-1 ... Started NC
State’s first-ever regional game played on campus May 30 vs. James
Madison, and allowed two runs on three hits in 5 2/3 innings, but
did not figure in the decision.
Personal:
Born September 24, 1989 ... The son of Sonda and Buck Buchanan ...
Enrolled in the First-Year College. return
to roster
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