| Danny Gomez |
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Notables: Could see innings as a starter or out of the bullpen ... Hardest thrower on the team with a solid changeup and slider ... Threw well in the fall ... Could also get at bats as a designated hitter.
2009: Ranked fourth on the team with 12 appearances, including six starting assignments ... Posted a 2-2 record to go with a 8.63 earned run average ... Placed third on the staff with 40 2/3 innings pitched and struck out 37 batters to stand 15th among Little East Conference leaders ... One of three pitchers on the team to hurl a complete game ... Led all UMass Boston starting pitchers with 8.19 strikeouts per nine innings ... Allowed just two earned runs on four hits and four walks, while fanning six in seven innings of a tough one-run loss to Endicott College on March 16 ... Threw at least six innings in three outings, including a nine-inning effort to pick up a win vs. Plymouth State College where he gave up four earned runs on six hits and three bases on balls to go with a career-high eight strikeouts ... Did not allow an earned run in three different relief stints.
Personal/High School: Lettered in baseball and hockey at East Boston High School ... Named the Jets' Most Valuable Player in both sports ... Born October 10, 1987 ... Son of Astrid Tapia ... Majoring in criminal justice ... Enjoys staying active, tattooing, cutting hair, walking, the beach and keeping in shape.
