Harding University Athletics

Career
Has made 14 appearances, all in relief ... 1-1, 13.89 ERA ... 11.2 IP, 28 H, 21 R, 18 ER, 10 BB, 8 K.

2010
Appeared in eight games, all in relief ... 1-1, 25.20 ERA ... 5.0 IP, 14 H, 14 R, 14 ER, 8 BB, 6 K ... earned his first collegiate win with 1.0 scoreless inning at Lambuth (2/28) ... allowed only two earned runs in his last four outings.

2009
Appeared in six games, all in relief ... had a 5.40 ERA ... struck out two in 6.2 innings ... allowed one earned run or fewer in five of his six outings ... pitched one perfect inning vs. Wisconsin-Parkside (2/28).

Previous Schools
Transferred to Harding from Lipscomb University ... a 2006 graduate of Coventry Christian School in Pottstown, Pa.

Personal
Born: Aug. 5, 1988 in Barto, Pa. ... Major: Accounting ... Parents: Jonathan and Mary Niehls ... has three brothers (David, Jonathan and Jeremiah) and two sisters (Sarah and Mary).

Career Highs
Innings Pitched - 1.2 (twice)
Strikeouts - 2 at Lambuth (2/28/10)