Arkansas State University

2006: Posted an 5.82 ERA...had a record of 4-6 2005: Sat out due to Tommy John surgery...Junior College: Two-year starter at the University of Arkansas-Fort Smith...Posted a stellar 2.64 ERA in 47.2 innings of work as a sophomore...Recorded 42 strikeouts while only notching eight walks...was the team’s only freshman starter when he posted a 9-1 record with a 3.63 ERA...Threw 56 innings of work with 60 strikeouts and just 14 walks...High School: Three-year letter winner at Union HS...Posted a combined career record of 27-3 during his high school career with a 1.63 era...Averaged 1.3 strikeouts per inning in high school...Named All-Conference and All-Metro as a junior and senior...participated for Team Oklahoma for the Sun Belt Conference Classic Series as a junior and senior... Personal: majoring in Business...Enjoys fly fishing and camping...Born on Dec. 24, 1983... Son of Robert and Brenda Gates