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As a junior: In all games played for 2010, ranked eleventh in the CAA for appearances (24) and ninth for games in relief (24)... finished the 2010 season with a 7.46 ERA and pitched 25.1 innings... made three consecutive relief appearances in early season, facing one batter and recording an out each time... had six strikeouts in three innings pitched against Illinois State... two scoreless innings of relief in Towson opener allowing just one hit and striking out two... scoreless inning vs. Maryland to finish 6-2 win... one inning with an unearned run to help maintain lead over VMI... retired both batters faced in win at Longwood... no hits in 1 2/3 innings of relief in middle game at ODU... retired only batter faced at Radford... struck out only batter faced at Maryland in first outing in two weeks due to leg injury...1 1/3 scoreless innings in Delaware opener... had three scoreless innings in the final loss to UNC Wilmington at the CAA Tournament.
As a sophomore: JMU Athletic Director Scholar-Athlete... recorded first save of the season by working three shutout innings and only allowing two hits against Liberty... pitched 3 1/3 innings in relief against Stetson without allowing a run... came in as a reliever against Towson and retired both batters he faced... struck out only batter faced against Virginia Tech... earned second victory with three innings and career-high six strikeouts at Mt. St. Mary’s... pitched a scoreless inning with two strikeouts against VMI... threw an inning in relief allowing no runs and no hits against George Washington... struck out three in 2 2/3 innings versus Longwood, retiring first eight batters in a row... 2 1/3 hitless innings of relief in W&M opener... two scoreless innings with one hit allowed at George Washington... aided the New Market Rebels to the VBL semifinals over the summer, finishing with a 24-25 overall record... had a 3.38 ERA in 22 appearances.
As a freshman: CAA Commissioner's Academic Award... tied for 15th in CAA in saves (2)... made his collegiate debut in relief against Radford, where he went 1 2/3 innings allowing one run off one hit and walking one batter...pitched an inning of scoreless relief in the series finale against William and Mary, while he walked and struck out one...provided an inning of shutout baseball against the Tennessee Volunteers while fanning one batter...appeared in game two against GSU retiring both batters faced...picked up his first collegiate save against George Washington where he went three innings while allowing just one run off two hits and fanning two batters...pitched a scoreless 1 1/3 innings against Longwood...got his second save against Delaware by going the final three innings allowing just one run off three hits... pitched 1 1/3 innings of scoreless and hitless relief against UNC Wilmington in game two... tossed a pair of scoreless frames at Marist to finish the game... pitched 2/3 of an inning in CAA Tournament win over George Mason on Friday...
Before JMU: Played for Allen Swanson and the Saint Anne's Belfield Saints... as a senior, made All-Conference and All-State teams... ranked sixth in single season strikeouts and fifth in single season ERA... played summer 2007 helping lead Elkton Blue Sox to 21-7 record and the Rockingham County League championship series... ranked second in league with 0.31 ERA, tied for third with three wins, fifth withi .127 opponent batting average... National Merit Scholar candidate.
Personal: Son of Betty and Buddy Weiner... kinesiology major.
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Year
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G/GS
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CG
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SHO
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IP
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H
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R
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ER
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ERA
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SO
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BB
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W
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L
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S
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2008
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14/0
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0
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0
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24.0
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24
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21
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19
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7.13
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11
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13
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0
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0
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2
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2009
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21/1
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0
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0
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29.0
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39
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35
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30
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9.31
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20
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13
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2
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2
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1
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2010
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24/0
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0
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0
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25.1
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25
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23
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21
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7.46
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20
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16
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0
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0
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0
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Career
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59/1
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0
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0
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78.1
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88
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79
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70
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8.04
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51
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42
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2
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2
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3
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Getting to Know James...
Why did you choose JMU?
Because I wanted a chance to win at the highest possible level. Plus I also look good in purple.
What is your major/minor and why did you choose it?
Kinesiology- Sports Management with a Minor in Business. This way I don't have to give up the sport when I can't play anymore.
What are your goals for the 2010 season?
Personally, I want to make the all-CAA team. As a team, I think this team can (and will) make it to at least a super regional.
What are your hobbies or interests off the field?
Fishing, Camping, Working on cars, Shooting, and beating David Herbek in Tiger Woods
Do you have any unique talents?
I won the D-hall grilled-cheese eating contest. I wish I didn't.
What has been most memorable JMU baseball moment thus far?
Winning the CAA championship
What is the best advice you have received?
"Don't think too much. Your hands know what to do and your head just gets in the way"
-Larry Mitchell
What advice would you give a prospective recruit?
Don't try too hard. If you're good enough to play at JMU, the coaches already know who you are. Just play your hardest.
Do you have a nickname on the team?
Wein
Do you have a special pre-game ritual or tradition that you always follow?
Whatever is working at the time. If I had a good game in my last appearance everything must be the same: Food, warm-up, game routine, ect. I ate a burger and drank a liter of cola before every game in the CAA Tournament in 08.
What is the best class you have taken at JMU?
Legal and Ethical Issues in Sports-Professor Carr
What do you want to do after college?
I want to be a professional food eater, maybe win the Nathans Hot Dog eating contest. Either that or Professional Bull Rider.
Who or what influenced you to get involved in baseball?
My father, he pushed me to get better when I was little and I know we clashed over it when I was little but I appreciate it so much now.
FAVORITE...
Food? Moes Burrito with queso, extra chicken, no beans.
TV Show? Burn Notice
Movie? I have too many to pick. Basic and Green Street Hooligans are both high on the list
Athlete? Dustin Pedroia
Pro sports team? Red Sox
JMU sport to watch besides baseball? Girls Lacrosse
Place to eat on campus? Quiznos
Guilty pleasure song on your iPod? Tik Tok, Ke$ha. I know, but its catchy.
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