As a sophomore: Appeared in 14 games, starting in 10 ... Compiled a 4-4 record and a 3.18 ERA in 70.2 innings piched ... Struck out 37 batters and held opposing batters to a .267 average.

As a freshman: Made 12 starts, posting a 5-6 record ... His 1.90 ERA was fifth-best in program history for ERA in a season ... Held opponents to a .195 batting average ... Named NE-10 Pitcher of the Week after throwing a complete-game, three-hit shutout against Adelphi in the NCAA Regionals ... Struck out seven en route to an all-tournament team selection ... Daktronics All-Northeast Region Second Team selection.

Before Bryant: A 2006 graduate of Fairhaven High School ... Lettered in baseball, basketball and football for the Blue Devils ... Named a South Coast Conference All-Star ... National Honor Society member.

Personal: Son of Tony and Carolyn Almeida ... Born December 9, 1987 in New Bedford, Mass. ... Has two sisters, Allyson and Lauren ... Studies management in the College of Business.