Erik Rumberger Class: Freshman Hometown: Allen, Texas High School: Allen Height / Weight: 6-3 / 185 Position: RHP B/T: R/R

INSIDE THE COACH'S BOX
"Erik is a right-handed pitcher who has continued his development and will have a chance to help us on the mound this spring."

AS A FRESHMAN IN 2010: Game-By-Game Statistics | 2010 Media Guide Bio
Appeared in five games out of the bullpen, tossing 4.1 innings ... Threw a perfect ninth inning vs. Northwestern (4/9) in his first appearance in just under a month ... Pitched a scoreless inning at Lamar (3/7) ... Made collegiate debut against Notre Dame (2/28), allowing one run in an inning of work.

HIGH SCHOOL: Pitched and played outfield for the Allen High School Eagles out of Allen, Texas ... Led team to the Area Championship and a 5A Regional Quarterfinal finish in 2008 ... Was also a member of the local Dallas Mustangs summer league team.

PERSONAL: Full name is Erik Scott Rumberger ... Born on October 7, 1989 in Monroeville, Pa. ... Parents are Jeff and Carol Rumberger ... Jeff was a first baseman for the Nittany Lions from 1976-79 while grandfather (Dalton) also played both baseball and football at Penn State ... Brother of Paige (17) ... Undecided on a major.

ON CHOOSING PENN STATE: "Most of my family has come to Penn State and I have been coming to football games since I was a child. Penn State has amazing athletic facilities, a nice campus, and great tradition."

CAREER BESTS
Innings Pitched: 1.1 at Purdue (4/16/10)
Hits: 0, three times; last vs. Northwestern (4/9/10)
Runs: 0, two times; last vs. Northwestern (4/9/10)
Earned Runs: 0, two times; last vs. Northwestern (4/9/10)
Walks: 0, two times; last vs. Northwestern (4/9/10)

GETTING TO KNOW ERIK
Nickname: Rummy
Major & Why: Undecided
Favorite Thing About Penn State: Athletics
Favorite Thing About Medlar Field At Lubrano Park: Field surface
Favorite Major League Baseball Player: Chase Utley
Favorite Penn State Sport Other Than Baseball: Football
Favorite Athlete (Any Sport): James Harrison
Favorite Pro Team: Pittsburgh Steelers
Favorite Sports Broadcaster: Phil Simms
Favorite Musical Artist: Zac Brown Band
Favorite TV Show: King of the Hill
Favorite Website: ESPN.com
Favorite Food: Steak
Hobbies: Playing other sports, video games
Childhood Idol: Ben Roethlisberger
Place I'd Like To Visit: Hawaii
If I Had $1 Billion, I Would: Buy my parents big house, put a chunk of it in the bank, and donate the rest
After Penn State, I Would Like To: Be successful