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2018 Baseball Roster

George Rodriguez
Kyla McGuire
Eddie Shepard
Steven Guersch

17 Daniel Jang

17 Daniel Jang

  • Position:
    Right-Handed Pitcher/Infielder
  • B/T:
    R/R
  • Height:
    5-7
  • Weight:
    142
  • Major:
    Business Administration
  • Class:
    Senior
  • Hometown:
    Brea, Calif.
  • High School:
    Brea Olinda
  • Previous School:
    Brea Olinda HS

Summary

Biography

2018
• All-PacWest First Team selection and ABCA/Rawlings All-American
• ABCA-Rawlings All-West Region First Team and NCCAA All-American
• Became program leader in career saves with 32
• Did not allow a run over his final 18 appearances of the season, spanning 22.1 innings
• Recorded at least one scoreless appearance against all ten PacWest opponents.
• Had a 0.33 ERA and a .167 batting average against
• Struck out more batters (21) than his combined total of hits and walks allowed (20).

2017
• Appeared in 23 games on the mound 
• Recorded 11 saves and 30.2 innings
• Led the pitching staff with a 1.17 ERA
• Led the pitching staff by holding the opponents to a .192 batting average
• Ended with 25 strikeouts and just 14 walks

2016
• Made 26 appearances on the mound
• Recorded two starts and then served as the Eagles' closer
• Led the team with six saves and second on the team with six wins (6-3)
• Held opponents to a .272 batting average against in 41.2 total innings
• Struckout 31 while walking just 11
• Recorded three saves in two days as Biola began the 2016 GSAC Tournament 3-0

2015
• Made 20 appearances in his first season at Biola
• Posted a 3-5 overall record with one save and an ERA of 4.01
• Logged 42.2 innings pitched, second-most among relievers
• Struckout 27 batters while walking just nine
• Recorded 12.2 consecutive innings without allowing an ER between March 27 and April 11

HIGH SCHOOL
• Prepped two varsity seasons at Brea Olinda HS in Brea, Calif., graduating in 2014
• Hit .355 as a senior, scoring 14 runs and driving 18 more
• Made 15 appearances on the mound, compiling a 1.88 ERA
• Pitched 44.2 innings with 35 strikeouts
• Led his team to the second round of CIF playoffs
• Named team MVP as a senior, also earning all-league first team and Century League Utility Player of the Year
• Named to the Anaheim Lions Tournament all-tournament team

PERSONAL
• Born June 16, 1996 to Tim and Minsun Jang
• Has two younger siblings (Joseph and Hannah)
• Majoring in business, with hopes of entering a career as a physical therapist
• His grandfather, James Park, also attended Biola
• He enjoys playing soccer and cooking
• Favorite Bible Verse: Ephesians 6:10-18
• Why I Love Biola: "The community."
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Historical Player Information

  • 17

    2015Freshman

    Right-Handed Pitcher/Infield
    5'7" 140 lbs
    17
  • 17

    2016Sophomore

    Right-Handed Pitcher/Infield
    5'7" 142 lbs
    17
  • 17

    2017Junior

    Right-Handed Pitcher/Infield
    5'7" 142 lbs
    17
  • 17

    2018Senior

    Right-Handed Pitcher/Infielder
    5'7" 142 lbs
    17
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