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2008 SUMMER: Earned All-Star status for the Brainerd Blue Thunder of the Northwest League
2008 SEASON: Finished his sophomore season 3-4 with a 4.20 ERA... started three and appeared in 20 games... in 49.1 innings had 44 strikeouts and just 24 walks... earned first win in relief, throwing 2.2 innings with one strikeout at UC Davis (3/5)... second win game in the very next game, a 2.0 inning, two strikeout performance at UNLV (3/7)... took his third victory in a 6.1 inning relief appearance, striking out four and not allowing an earned run at Pepperdine (4/13).
2007 SEASON: Had solid rookie campaign, pitching in 16 games and collecting a 1.50 ERA in 18 IP... pitched a scoreless inning in collegiate debut versus San Jose State (2/6/07)... threw 1.1 innings of shutout ball against Baylor (3/9/07)... worked an inning of relief, allowing one hit and no runs, versus Southern Utah (3/22/07)... made the start, pitching 2.0 innings and allowing one run, in 17-2 USF win over Nevada (4/17/07)... worked scoreless ninth in USF's 8-0 win at Portland (4/22/07).
PREP CAREER: Four-year letter-winner at Santa Teresa High School... named BVAL Freshman, Sophomore, and Junior of the Year... earned BVAL First Team recognition as a senior, finishing 9-2 with a 0.61 ERA, and 82 strikeouts in 69 innings... compiled more than 30 career high school victories... named team MVP as a freshman and junior.
PERSONAL: Born in February of 1988 in San Jose, CA... son of Jim and Toni Kalogrides... goal for the season is to help the team win games in any role... chose USF for the coaching staff... hobbies include golf, video games, and music... the best advice he could give to youngsters is to "work hard and never give up"... his favorite quote is from Michael Jordan "You have to expect things of yourself before you can do them"... favorite musical artist is 2Pac... majoring in Finance.
































