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2016 (Freshman): Pitched in 15 games during his freshman campaign, all of them in relief ... led all first year players with 23 strikeouts ... made his collegiate debut against Saint Peter's, going three innings, surrendering one run with four strikeouts ... those four strikeouts matched a collegiate high which he reached two more times this year ... closed out the year with a scoreless inning against Pitt. 

High School/Club: Played baseball at Seneca High School ... was on the varsity team since sophomore year ... voted a top 10 player in the Olympic Conference ... played club ball at the Mid-Atlantic Showcase, where he pitched a no hitter in 2014. 

Personal: born May 12, 1997 in Mount Holly, N.J. ... son of Jack and Carole Czepiel and is one of seven children ... business major at UMES with a marketing concentration ... pre game routine is to listen to classical music and get in his zone ... best personal sports moment was his 2014 no-hitter ... father is his biggest influence by showing him the value of hard work in order to become succesfull ... biggest non-athletic achievement was a third place finish at regionals in the N.J. DECA Business Co-Curricular ... wants to invent a product and make a business out of it upon graduation ... favorite quote is "Pray as if God will take care of all; act if all is up to you" ... hobbies include surfing and snowboarding ... favorite book is The Four Agreements by don Miguel Ruiz ... favorite movie is Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles ... goals at UMES are to stay healthy and consistent, control his fastball and push his velocity up, and push past his boundaries to find success.

CAREER STATISTICS

Year	W-L	ERA	APP-GS	CG	SV	IP	H	R	ER	BB	K
2016	0-1	9.95	15-0	0	0	25.1	35	35	28	29	23
Total	0-1	9.95	15-0	0	0	25.1	35	35	28	29	23