Western Illinois University Athletics

2009 (Junior): Appeared in 11 games and made nine starts... all but one start came during weekend series... recorded 40 strikeouts and walked just 12 batters in 54.2 innings... ranked 33rd nationally in walks per nine innings in early April... picked up the win against NDSU on April 10 (7.2 IP, 8 H, 3 R, 3 ER, 1 BB, 7 SO) and set career highs in innings pitched and strikeouts in the performance... went 3-4 with an 8.07 ERA on the season... five of his nine starts lasted at least six innings... struck out five or more batters on five separate ocassions.

AT COLLEGE OF LAKE COUNTY: Appeared in 19 games... finished 11-3 with a 2.07 ERA and 78 strikeouts in 91.0 innings... allowed just 82 hits while walking only 14 batters in two seasons... posted a 1.07 ERA in 2009, the top mark among Division II Junior College pitchers and the fourth best at any level.

HIGH SCHOOL: Was a 2007 all-state selection.

PERSONAL: Son of Susan and Daniel VanBrooker... born Jan. 19, 1989.

MAJOR: Law Enforcement and Justice Administration