MIKE DUGAN #17

LHP, BL/TL, 6-2, 165, Junior

Naples, Florida

Gulf Coast High School

Lefthander who will be used in middle relief...improved strength over the off season should allow him to deliver more work this springŠpossesses a quality pickoff move. 2001 ‹ Registered 13 appearances last season ‹ all in relief ‹ and had a 4.00 ERA...pitched 4.1 innings and allowed only two hits while striking out one against Ohio in longest outing of the year...struck out three in 2.0 innings of work in 5-4 win over fifth-ranked South Carolina...final three appearances came in Paladin victories: Western Carolina (11-8), UNC Asheville (11-6), and Wofford (16-7). 2000 ‹ Made four appearances in his first season ‹ all in relief.

High School/Personal: 1999 graduate of Gulf Coast High School....prepped under Jon Ayers...named to All-Southwest Florida team as a senior...earned all-county accolades his junior and senior years...selected as team MVP as a senior...full name is Michael Kevin Dugan...son of Kevin and Peggy Dugan...born on May 3, 1981, in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania...communications major.