Career Statistics (through 2012 season)

2012: Transitioned into the team's primary closer  this season, tying the single season and career school record with five saves... Led team in earned run average at 3.86 and appearances with 14... Recorded saves in three straight appearances, allowing a total of only two base runners from April 22 to May 5... Struck out at least one batter in six of his first seven pitching appearances of the season... Also started two games at second base and two games as a designated hitter, batting .375 in 16 official at-bats.

2011: Batted .333 in 18 games, including eight games as a starter... One of six Eagles to have more than one three-hit game... Had a breakout performance against St. Norbert College on March 17, going 3-for-4 with two runs batted in... Had back-to-back 2-for-4 games against Concordia Chicago and Rockford College on April 9 and 10... Went 3-for-3 against Maranatha Baptist on April 29.

High School: Spent two season as a starter at shortstop and a pitcher for Kaneland High School.

Personal: Parents are Joe and Sherri Gura... Major is Communications.