30· Michael Mendez Class: Senior Hometown: Miami, FL Previous School: Lynn University Position: Pitcher Major: History

xpected to provide help with middle relief....appeared in 11 games, all out of the bullpen, in 2001…made his first appearance of the year versus UCF (2/4/01) pitching one inning and allowing no earned runs…collected first collegiate career save against Arkansas-Little Rock (5/11/01) in the 8-7 win over the Trojans…played two years at Lynn University for head coach Greg Kilby from 1997-2000...played at National Champion Westminister High School for Head Coach Rich Hoffman...nominated senior year honorable mention All-America by USA Magazine...son of Richard and Mirta Mendez...born June 22, 1979.