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2008: Made four appearances, all out of the bullpen. ... Had 1-0 record and 18.00 ERA. ... Struck out three in four innings, allowing just one walk ... Earned victory at Presbyterian, March 1.
2007: Pitched in 17 games, making four starts. ... Had a record of 1-5 with a 4.79 ERA. ... Allowed just 11 walks while striking out 28 in 41.1 inning pitched.
2006: Tossed 28 innings for Marist and struck out 23 batters against just six walks. ... Recorded a 2-2 record with a 9.64 ERA. ... Started six games and made nine appearances overall.
2005: Made 12 appearances on the mound for Marist, earning five starts against non-conference opponents. ... Had a 6.53 ERA after allowing 37 earned runs and 61 hits in 51 innings of work. ... Finished his rookie season with a 3-5 record overall.
Prior To Marist: Four year member of baseball, basketball and football teams. ... Team MVP as senior. ... All-Main-Line and All-Inter-ac as senior.
General: Commercial Advertising major, Psychology minor. ... Son of Tom and Kim Close.
Healy on Close: "This is a big year for Tommy. He has shown great numbers during the summer months, and he now needs to pitch with the same confidence during the spring. He will be a go-to guy out of the bullpen. He has a great work ethic and a tremendous upside."