A Sophomore from Scottsdale, AZ ... Hard throwing right handed pitcher ... formidable competitor ... came on strong at the end of last year ... should challenge for a spot in the starting rotation ... drafted in the 24th round by the Baltimore Orioles ... 1997 College Season:  Made two starts in six appearances ... had a 4.41 ERA in 16.1 innings of work with 19 K's ... 1-0 record ... picked up the win in his first collegiate start Vs. Grand Canyon (5/6/97), going 7.1 innings with a career high 11 strikeouts ... pitched 3.1 innings Vs. Miami at the Atlantic Regional, giving up three hits while striking out four ... held opponent batters to a .241 average ... played summer ball with the Anchorage Glacier Pilots in the Alaska Baseball Federation.  Personal:  Major is Business ... son of Greg and Becky Gehrke ... has one sister, Kelly.  Personal Favorites:  Movie (Slap Shot) ... Music (Most Types) ... Hobby (Hunting and Fishing) ... Athlete (Deion Sanders) ... Pro Team (New York Mets) ... TV Show (Sportscenter).