Furman: Will look to build on a freshman campaign that included outstanding work down the stretch...should see considerable mound time, most likely in a relief role but possibly as a mid-week starter...has gained needed strength and consistency...sports improved mechanics. 2009 -- Registered an impressive amount of work in his first season, logging 20 appearances, including all but two in relief...went 2-3 with a 7.62 ERA...sported a 10.94 ERA on Apr. 22, but caught fire over the last month of the season to post a 0.71 ERA (12.2 IP, 8 H, 2 R, 1 ER, 6 BB, 8 K) over his final five appearances...picked up the victory (4.0 IP, 1 H, 0 R, 1 BB, 3 K) in a 6-5 triumph over College of Charleston in SoCon Tournament action...began his late season run with a strong outing (4.0 IP, 2 H, 0 R, 3 BB, 3 K) against Western Carolina (6-4 loss).

High School: 2008 graduate of Carmel (4A) High School...coach was Chuck Gaudolfi...pitched and played infield...two-time all-conference and all-area selection...helped Carmel go 35-6 and advance to the state super-sectionals his senior year.

Personal: Full name is Robert Alan Lyne...son of Alan and Carolyn Lyne...born February 2, 1990, in Lake Zurich, Illinois...has two sisters, Jennifer and Brittany...father played baseball at Western Illinois...undeclared major.