2008: Appeared in one game, tossing a scoreless inning versus Gardner-Webb (April 9) ... struck out one in his only outing of the season.

2007: Made eight appearances out of the bullpen in first season at ASU ... did not figure into a decision ... did not surrender a run in his first three appearances and allowed one or less in each of his first six trips to the mound ... struck out three of the four Coppin State batters he faced in first outing of the season (Feb. 18).

Previous School: Went 5-5 with a save in 20 appearances as a freshman at Pfeiffer University (NCAA Division II) ... recorded two complete games and a shutout ... five wins tied for team lead ... coached by Mark Hayes.

High School: An all-conference and second-team all-state performer as a senior ... named team’s most valuable pitcher ... played with current ASU teammate Jerod Faggart ... coached by Joe Hubbard.

Personal: Full name is Nicholas Anthony Daniels ... born Dec. 13, 1986 (22 years old) ... son of Michael Daniels ... is the youngest of three children ... majoring in communication with a business minor.