Cory Eller

Height:
5-9
Weight:
163
Class:
Redshirt Junior
Hometown:
Niceville, Fla.
High School:
Niceville HS

- Overcame injuries to finish his career at UAB, having to rework himself from a pitcher who could reach 94 mph on his fastball to a sidearm hurler
- Finished his career ninth in school history in pitching appearances (70) and third in relief appearances (69)

SENIOR SEASON (2017)
- Returned to the mound on April 11 after missing the first two months of the season due to injury
- Worked through two outs at Alabama in his 2017 pitching debut
- Pitched in three games, all in relief
- Also made three appearances as a pinch-runner, scoring once on May 19 against Rice

JUNIOR SEASON (2016)
- Appeared in 12 games all out of the bullpen
- Totaled 16 innings on the mound and tallied 12 strikeouts

REDSHIRT SEASON (2015)
- Appeared in five games and started one before being sidelined due to injury
- Totaled a 2.70 ERA in the 6.2 innings he pitched
- Allowed two earned runs and struck out 10 with an opponent batting average of .200
- Factored in the 7-1 victory at Troy (March 10), with five strikeouts in 1.2 innings pitched
- Started the final game of the series at Middle Tennessee (March 15), before sitting out the remainder of 2015

SOPHOMORE SEASON (2014)
- Made 29 appearances on the mound, all in relief
- That mark ranked tied for sixth all-time for single season appearances
- Owned a 2-4 record with a 3.29 ERA in 41.0 innings pitched
- Recorded four saves, which ranked second on the squad
- Struck out 37 batters, which was fifth best on the team
- Matched his career-high with four strikeouts against UT-Martin (Feb. 16)

FRESHMAN SEASON (2013)
- One of two true freshmen to earn playing time during the 2013 season
- Made 21 appearances on the mound, all coming out of the bullpen
- Held a 4-2 record with a 5.36 ERA in 47.0 innings pitched
- Ranked second on the team in victories
- Recorded his first win of his collegiate career, going 3.0 innings, striking out three, and surrendering only one run against St. Joseph's (March 5)

HIGH SCHOOL
- Played for head coach Cory Hamrich at Niceville HS
- Earned Under Armour Preseason All-American honors
- Was named an honorable mention All-American at the Under Armour All-American Tournament
- Participated in Subway East vs. West game
- Posted a 3.12 ERA with 27 strikeouts and 10 walks in 33 innings pitched in 2012
- As a junior, hit .375 with a home run and five doubles
- Served as team captain during his senior season

PERSONAL
- Born Cory Taylor Eller
- Birthday is Feb. 19, 1994
- Son of Sherman and Laurie Elle
- Has two brothers and two sisters
- Majoring in business