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2023 (Junior): Made a team high 27 appearances with five starts over 54.1 innings pitched ... Had a 5.96 ERA on the season ... Served as the Hawks main setup man ... Third on the team with 51 strikeouts ... Finished with two saves ... Had a 2-4 record ... Season high six innings pitched against North Carolina A&T on February 18 ... Season high eight strikeouts against Lehigh on March 4 ... Sixth since 1992 in strikeouts per nine at 8.5 for the season ...

Prior to UMES: Pitched 28.1 innings for Hartford as a sophomore ... Attended Chesapeake Community College as a freshman ...

High School/Club: Attended Broadneck High School ... Played club with the Maryland Monarchs ... Lettered in baseball and basketball ... Set Anne Arundel County record for most consecutive shut outs with four ... Anne Arundel County Player of the Year in 2019 ...

Personal: Son of Chuck and Carmen Gatton ... Brother to Natalie and Noah ... Considers his parents the biggest influence in his life for turning him into the man he is today ... Has plans to expand the family chimney business after graduating ... Favorite quote is "I can do all things through Christ who strengthens me" - Philippians 4:13 ... Favorite movie is Step Brothers ... Personal goals include having a low ERA and racking up wins ... Team goal is to ultimately win a conference championship ...