Texas State Athletics

2009: Made 24 appearances with four starts ... opened the season with a seven-inning stint on the mound against Arkansas State ... held the Red Wolves to four hits and just one unearned run in the no decision ... went four innings against TCU and collected a career-high five strikeouts ... ended the season with 37 retired batters on strikes ... posted a 4.35 ERA with a 4-3 record ... allowed 52 hits and 28 runs, 24 of which were earned ... went on an eight-game streak without allowing an opponent homerun ... walked 22 batters. Previous College: Competed for two seasons at Lon Morris College under head coach Josh Stewart High School: Three-year letterwinner at Lewisville High School ... saw time at pitcher and third base ... helped lead the Farmers to the Class 8-5A Bi-District Championship ... named All-District pitcher ... under head coach Mike Campbell LHS finished with a 24-10. Personal: Michael Russo was born October 22, 1987 in Lewisville, Texas ... son of David and Debbie Russo ... has two older siblings: Sean and Jodi ... undecided major.