Ian Parry Class: Junior Hometown: Naples, Fla. High School: Barron Collier H.S. Height / Weight: 6-0 / 200 Position: RHP B/T: R/R

Furman: Competitive, strike throwing right-hander who appears set to make the transition from the bullpen into a starting role...ability to perform well in his new role is considered a big key to Furman's season following the loss of all three weekend starting pitchers from a year ago, including Jay Jackson (MLB draft), Mason Smith (graduation), and Kevin Gaid (injury)... best pitch is a slider that he mixes effectively with off-speed stuff. 2008 -- Played a major role in Furman's bullpen, serving effectively in a set-up role and as an occasional closer...also had one start...registered a 5-5 record with a 3.88 ERA and two saves...played a key role in Furman posting a school record 33 wins (33-24), third place (17-10) SoCon regular season finish, and school record 13 straight SoCon victories...ranked third on the staff with 28 appearances...recorded 54 strikeouts in 58 innings and issued only 16 walks...made his only start of the season and recorded his first win in a 13-1 triumph over New Jersey Tech (5.0 IP, 8 H, 1 ER, 1 BB, 6 K)...earned his second victory in relief in a 4-2 decision over 10th-ranked South Carolina (2.2 IP, 3 H, 0 ER, 1 BB, 2 K)...pitched effectively (4.0 IP, 3 H, 1 ER, 1 BB, 2 K) to pick up a decision in a 6-5 triumph over Western Carolina that completed a three-game sweep of the Catamounts...was outstanding (3.0 IP, 3 H, 0 ER, 0 BB, 3 K) in Furman's 13-12, come-from-behind win over Appalachian State in Southern Conference Tournament play...notched saves in back-to-back appearances vs. Gardner-Webb (12-10 win) and College of Charleston (2.0 IP, 0 H, 0 ER, 3 K), a 5-3 victory...named to the SoCon Academic Honor Roll. 2007 -- Put together a fine inaugural season, going 3-3 with two saves...hurled 55 innings, recording 49 strikeouts while surrendering only 16 walks...made 23 appearances, all but one in relief...went 2-1 with a 3.60 ERA in Southern Conference play, limiting league foes to only a .245 batting average...was roughed up in his first collegiate appearance (0.1 IP, 5 H, 6 R, 5 ER) vs. Kentucky (16-3 loss)...bounced back strong in his next three outings (5.1 IP, 1 H, 1 R, 1 ER, 2 BB, 7 K)...notched his first win in with no-hit relief (2.0 IP, 1 BB, 2 K) in 12-5 triumph over Davidson...also earned victories versus Gardner-Webb (14-9 win) and UNC Greensboro (7-3 win)...outing versus UNCG (4.1 IP, 3 H, 0 ER, 0 BB, 2 K) ranked among his best of the campaign...turned in a strong outing in an 11-2 win over Elon (3.2 IP, 3 H, 0 R, 0 ER, 1 BB, 4 K) to notch his first career save...other save (3.0 IP, 1 H, 1 R, 1 ER, 1 BB, 2 K) came against UNC-Asheville (10-6 win)....issued only one walk over his final six appearances (14 IP, 9 K)...named to the SoCon Academic Honor Roll.

High School: 2006 graduate of Barron Collier (5A) High School...baseball coaches were Ted Parson and Rick Raymer...posted a 23-6 career pitching record, including a 9-4 record with a 1.39 ERA as a senior...earned second team all-state honors after helping his squad to a 28-4 record and state semifinal finish in 2006...program won over 100 games in his four seasons...three-time all-area and All-Collier County selection...began his prep career as a catcher.

Personal: Full name is Ian Andrew Parry...son of Tim and Ingrid Parry...born August 8, 1988, in Naples, Florida...has a brother, Ryan, and sister Erika...uncle, Robert Parry, was a member of national championship lacrosse team at Syracuse...grandfather, Edward Parry, was drafted out of high school by the Pittsburgh Pirates in 1942...cousin, Allesandra Parry, played softball at Akron...carries a 3.33 GPA...accounting major.