2016: Resurrected his season out of the bullpen as he embraced the challenge of becoming the Stags closer…In 21 appearances, he saved five games which was tied for fourth on the program’s single season list…Out of the bullpen, he recorded a team-best 2.14 ERA and 5-2 record in his 42 innings…Set the program record with 26 appearances in 2016…Converted four-straight saves in four appearances, allowing one earned run in that span…Saved both of the wins against Canisius (5/7 – 5/8)…Made the final out of the 2016 MAAC Championship by striking out the Siena hitter looking (5/28).
2015: Ranked fourth on the pitching staff with 28 strikeouts during his 43 innings and 11 appearances…Made seven starts with a 5.79 ERA during those contests and a 6.70 ERA overall…Had his best outing with an eight inning performance against Iona, allowing three earned runs (4/3)…Got only win of the season in the bounce back win at Canisius, allowing one earned run in his six innings of work (3/29), also struck out five Griffs during that game.
Summer League: Pitched for the Sanford Mainers of the NECBL in Summer 2014 ... Pitched for the Westhampton Aviators of the Hamptons Collegiate Baseball League in Summer 2013.
2014: Made 13 appearances, starting 12 contests … Went 3-5 with a save and a complete game … Posted a 4.50 ERA with 41 strikeouts in 71.0 innings … Got the start in the MAAC Championship over Canisius … Fanned six batters over 5.2 innings in the no-decision against Marist … Held Quinnipiac to two runs, one earned, on two hits with three strikeouts in no-decision … Went the distance in the win at Central Connecticut, scattering one run on four hits with three strikeouts … Notched second win of the year against Monmouth, holding the Hawks to three runs over 7.0 innings … Struck out six batters over 8.0 innings against Canisius … Picked up the save at St. Peter’s after throwing 3.0 innings of relief … Struck out five batters in 6.1 innings against Delaware … Picked up first win of the year at George Mason, allowing just one unearned run on four hits in 5.0 innings.
2013: Made 11 appearances with 10 starts in first season as a Stag ... Posted a 4-2 overall record with a 3.71 ERA and 32 strikeouts in 53.1 innings of work ... Made collegiate debut against Indiana ... In next start against Stetson, went 4.2 innings, scattering four hits and a walk with three strikeouts in the no-decision ... Picked up first collegiate win against Yale, going 4.0 innings, allowing just two runs on four hits ... Fanned five batters against Niagara ... Won final three starts of the season ... Tossed a five-hit shutout in win against Iona, going 8.1 innings and scattering five hits while striking out seven batters ... Got the win against Manhattan, allowing just two earned runs ... In final start at Canisius, went 5.0 innings and struck out six batters.
High School: Earned two varsity letters at Toms River North ... Went 3-1 with eight saves and a 2.17 ERA as a senior captain, helping the Mariners to a 22-11 record ... Also a member of the Ski Club and the Captains Crew.
Personal: Son of Gail and Glen Howell ... Has one sibling ... Major is finance.
