AT VIRGINIA TECH (2006-07): As a sophomore went 2-1 with a 6.35 ERA in nine appearances... in 34.0 innings, had 47 strikeouts... held opponents to .174 batting average... as a freshman went 0-3 with a 7.94 ERA... struck out 21 batters in 22.2 innings.

PREP CAREER: Played four years of baseball at Oakton High School in Oak Hill, VA... two time First Team All-Region and All-District selections... also played basketball... graduated with a 3.5 G.P.A.

PERSONAL: Evan Scott Frederickson... goal for the season is to attack on every pitch... chose USF for Greg Moore and how the program is run... thinks the best thing about being a student-athlete is the ability to get a degree while doing what you love... lists poker as a hobby... would like to be the President for a day to see what it would be like to be the most powerful person in the world... the best advice he could give to youngsters is to do what you love and never give up... lists his parents as the most impressive people he has met... favorite movie is Braveheart... favorite foods are steak, pizza, and sushi... parents are Tony and Nancy Frederickson... born on September 23, 1986 in Santa Monica, CA.

GIARRATANO ON FREDERICKSON: "Evan has the ability to be unhittable when he locates and has a great cut fastball. We look for Evan to be a major force for us on the mound this season."