15 - Thomas Eshelman
Thomas Eshelman
Height: 6-3
Weight: 190
Year: Freshman
Hometown: Carlsbad, Calif.
High School: Carlsbad HS
Position: RHP
B/T: R/R
Experience: HS

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CAREER ACCOLADES
2013 Collegiate Baseball Freshman Pitcher of the Year
2013 NCBWA Freshman Pitcher of the Year
2013 Louisville Slugger First Team All-American
2013 Baseball America First Team All-American
2013 NCBWA Second Team All-American
2013 Lousiville Slugger Freshman All-American
2013 NCBWA Freshman All-American
2013 Big West Freshman Pitcher of the Year
2013 Golden Spikes Award Semifinalist

Big West Pitcher of the Week (March 4, 2013) 

SUMMER 2012
Played for the Klamath Falls Gems of the West Coast League • In 16 appearances and 29 and 1/3 innings pitched, managed a 5-0 record with three saves while striking out 35 • Was named the No. 5 prospect in the WCL by PerfectGame and the No. 10 prospect by Baseball America…was also named to the all-WCL second team.

HIGH SCHOOL
A 2012 graduate of Carlsbad High School in 2012 • Played three years of varsity baseball for head coach Chris Greene • A two-time Avocado League Player of the Year (2011 & 2012) • Was also named to the CIF San Diego Section first team • As a senior in 2012, finished the season with a 4-3 record, 1.64 ERA and 76 strikeouts while batting .323 with two home runs • As a junior in 2011, finished the season with a 6-3 record, 1.78 ERA and 63 strikeouts • Was a four-time CIF Academic Scholar Athlete.

PERSONAL
Born in Carlsbad, Calif. • Parents are Dave and Rosemary Eshelman • Was one older brother, Sam • Enjoys surfing and fishing • Models his game after Jake Peavy • Favorites include: Jake Peavy (player), PNC Park (baseball stadium), Drew Brees (athlete), San Diego Padres (baseball team), Angel Stadium (place to play), “Bull Durham” (movies), “Savages” (book), Kevin Costner (actor), pasta (food).