Struggled early, loading the bases in the firth in-ning thanks to a hit batter and two walks before allowing a two-run single. Recorded a then career-high 10 strikeouts at Georgia Southern.After walking his fourth batter of the third inning, retired 12 straight with seven strikeouts and 14 of his last 15 with eight strikeouts. Went 1-2-3 in the first and, after allowing two hits to start the second, retired three straight. Did have a hiccup in the third inning (walking four to allow A-State's only run). At Arkansas State, retired 14 of his last 15 with eight K's over the span.Got the win vs Ball State as he allowed two hits and three walks in six complete.Allowed four hits, three walks and one run in 5.0 innings. Was impressive in a season-opening win over Virginia Tech.ON THE CCU CAREER LISTS: ranks third in most strikeouts/9 (10.56) and 10th in lowest opponent batting average (.234).ON THE CCU SINGLE SEASON LISTS: ranks fourth in most strikeouts/9 (11.34) and fourth in most strikeouts looking (36).Had six quality starts but had a no decision and a loss in two of those six. Had at least six strikeouts in 12 of his 16 starts.Struck out at least one batter in each of his seven innings, including two each in the first, second, third and seventh innings. Only walked one batter (the first batter of the game), surrendered just two hits and only two Trojans reached second base - one on a CCU error. Struck out a career-high 11 versus Little Rock over seven innings. Named Sun Belt Pitcher of the Week (5/13).Also, led the Sun Belt in strikeouts looking (36) and ranked third in the Sun Belt with an opponent barring average of.^ Fewest Hits / 9 6.57 54th NCAA 2nd Sun Belt ^ Most Strikeouts 105 49th NCAA 2nd Sun Belt ^ Strikeouts / 9 11.34 40th NCAA 4th Sun Belt In the NCAA/Sun Belt stats (through NCAA Regional round).PRESEASON 2018: D1Baseball Sun Belt Pitcher of the Year Pitcher of the Year.PRESEASON 2018: D1Baseball rated him the 18th-best RHP in 2018 draft, #57-best draft prospect overall and 25th-best starter in NCAA.Bilous was drafted in the 29th round by the Los Angeles Dodgers coming out of high school (2015 MLB Draft). Since 2007, 47 Chanticleers have been drafted, including 14 over the last three seasons. He says his disability has never been an issue.CONWAY - Coastal Carolina junior pitcher Jason Bilous was selected in the 13th round (378th overall pick) of the Major League Baseball Draft by the Chicago White Sox. He has been doing play-by-play in football and basketball for ESPN since 2011 and the Syracuse graduate has also been doing AAA baseball for five years. But at some point it's how you do the game and that's what matters," Benetti says.Īnd make no mistake about it: is the real deal. So I think people may cling to any trait at the beginning of this. I do understand where people are coming from. "I grew up here, I understand this community and the people in it. He likes to laugh at himself but this veteran broadcaster realizes, at first, some people may watching him as much as the game. You know this vaccine.they've done amazing scientific research nowadays!'" he says. "I had a scout, I was in A-ball in the Carolina league, I had a scout ask me if I had polio and my response was, I wanted to say, 'Sir, that has been eradicated for decades. And he's believed to be the first person with this physical disability to hold that spot in major league baseball. The 32-year-old graduate of Homewood-Flossmoor High School in the south suburbs is living with cerebral palsy. ![]() We spelled it wrong.' Or something like that!" Benetti says. I feel like, one day somebody's going to say 'no this was someone else. "I feel like I'm living someone else's life right now. All eyes will be on the ground-breaking new television announcer this year, and he wouldn't have it any other way.Īs Jason Benetti was introduced to the fans at Sox Fest recently, the team's new television announcer says it was all a bit surreal. He is a hometown boy called up to the big leagues from the south suburbs to the Cell. ![]() While the start of a new season always brings hope and optimism, for one member of the Sox organization, it is especially exciting. In fact, some White Sox players reported for camp last week. New White Sox TV announcer Jason Benetti is a Chicago native with cerebral palsy.ĬHICAGO (WLS) - It may not feel like it but baseball season is right around the corner.
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