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Full Name: |
Ryland Parker |
| Born: |
10/19/1988 |
| School: |
U. of Louisiana at Lafayette |
| Year: |
JR |
| Home Town: |
Splendora, TX |
| Height: |
6' 3 |
| Weight: |
190 |
| Position: |
RHP |
| Bats: |
Right |
| Throws: |
Right |
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Biography:
In his first season at the University of Louisiana at Lafayette, Parker was very effective coming out of the bullpen for the Ragin’ Cajuns. Going into the Sun Belt Conference tournament, Parker had held opponents to a .163 batting average, which was the lowest on the pitching staff that led the conference in most pitching in 2010.
Prior to pitching at UL Lafayette, Parker spent two seasons at Angelina College in Lufki, Texas. He made eight appearances as a reliever for the Roadrunners in 2008 and compiled a 1-0 record in 15 1/3 innings with 12 strikeouts.
Parker lettered in baseball, basketball and football at Splendora High School. He was named Newcomer of the Year in baseball as a freshman. He was an all-district selection his sophomore through senior seasons. Parker was district MVP and an all-state honorable mention as a senior. He set school record for stolen bases in a season with 40.
Born on October 19, 1988… Son of Kristal and Kurt Parker… Majoring in general studies…
Favorite MLB Team: Yankees
Favorite Athlete: Derek Jeter
Favorite Movie: Major League
Favorite TV Show: Baseball Tonight
Favorite Musician: Lil Wayne
Favorite Athletic Moment: Pitching the last three innings against Louisiana-Monroe to clinch the regular season Sun Belt Conference championship in 2010
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