2003: Had a breakout year for the Rams ... pitched in eight games, starting five of them ... went 2-1 with a 3.48 ERA, lowest among Rhode Island starting pitchers, in 31.0 innings ... had the lowest batting average against at .243 and was the only Ram pitcher not to allow a home run ... threw a shutout in a win over Harvard.

2002: Made four appearances, starting two games for Rhode Island before an injury cut his season short ... pitched 14.2 innings in the 4 appearances.

2001: Made nine of his 12 appearances out of the bullpen ... finished the season with a 1-1 record ... notched 16 strikeouts in only 21.1 innings of work.

High School: Three-time all-division player at Lincoln High under coach John Rekos ... 16-2 overall record with a 5-1 record and 0.91 ERA senior year ... held a 22 scoreless inning streak senior year ... played for the two-time Rhode Island American Legion State Champions, Collete Tours, junior and senior years.

Personal: Jad Prachniak, born August 5, 1981 in Lincoln, RI ... son of Paul and Gail Prachniak of Lincoln, R.I. ... majoring in physical education.