Baseball Roster
Kevin Long
| Number: | 30 |
| Position: | RHP |
| Height: | 6'1" |
| Class Year: | Fr. |
| Major: | Business |
| Bats: | Right/ |
| Throws: | Right |
| Hometown: | Hatboro, Pa. |
| Previous School: | La Salle College High School |
WHY LEHIGH?: "I chose Lehigh because it has a great reputation for academics as well as an up-and-coming athletics program. After meeting my teammates on my official visit, I was convinced that Lehigh was the place for me."
ON COACH LEARY: "His coaching does not stop when he steps off the field. Coach Leary is always willing to talk with you and help you through anything. He has made my transition into Lehigh much easier than I anticipated."
2013 (FRESHMAN SEASON)
Tied for the team lead with 16 appearances, including four starts…got his first collegiate win after pitching 2.2 scoreless innings against Coppin State…threw a season-high 5.2 innings while striking out eight batters and surrendering just four hits against Mount St. Mary’s…recipient of a Patriot League Rookie of the Week Award.
BEFORE LEHIGH:Long enjoyed an impressive career for La Salle College high school, capped off by his senior season when he earned First Team All-Catholic honors. The Ed Molush Award winner for pitching (presented to the best pitcher at La Salle), Long was First Team All-Southeastern PA, Philadelphia Daily News First Team All-City and Pitcher of the Year. He was part of the 2012 Philadelphia Catholic League Carpenter Cup Team, and the Philadelphia Catholic Red Division Champion La Salle Explorers. La Salle went on to the Philadelphia City Championship (District 12) and the PIAA AAAA State Tournament Title where Long was the winning pitcher. He was also the Prep Baseball Report (PBR) State Tournament MVP. In the classroom, Long was a First Honors student and a member of the National Honors Society.
Career Statistics
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W-L
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SV
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ERA
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APP
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GS
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CG
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IP
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H
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R
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ER
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BB
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SO
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2013
Totals
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1-4
1-4
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0
0
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6.69
6.69
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16
16
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4
4
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0
0
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36.1
36.1
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42
42
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30
30
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27
27
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20
20
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33
33
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GETTING TO KNOW KEVIN
Nickname: K-Long
Major & Why: Accounting. I’m interested in business and good with numbers.
Favorite Class at Lehigh: Philosophy
Favorite Place on Campus: Hawk’s Nest
Favorite Food: Ribs
Favorite Color: Red
Favorite Musical Artist: Jason Aldean
Favorite Movie: Happy Gilmore
Favorite TV Show: The League
Favorite Website: Twitter
Favorite Pro Team: Cincinnati Reds
Favorite Athlete In Another Sport: CJ Spiller
Hobbies: Golf, Xbox
Magazine Cover I'd Like To Be On: Sports Illustrated
Place I'd Like To Visit: Hawaii
Talent I’d Most Like To Have: Ability to throw a baseball 100 mph
Dream Job: Major League GM
I Wear My Jersey Number Because: Ken Griffey Jr.
If I Didn't Play Baseball, I Would Play: Golf
If I Had $1 Billion, I Would: Buy a MLB team