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Philip Urso |
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2008
Urso will compete for playing time as a starter or reliever in the Trojans' bullpen as a 2008 junior.
Summer
He played for the Rockville Express of the Cal Ripken, Sr., Collegiate Baseball League...went 2-3 with a 2.66 ERA, making eight starts in nine appearances...in 40 2/3 innings, he allowed 31 hits with 12 walks, 32 strikeouts and a .203 opponents' batting average...played in the All-Star Game.
Claremont McKenna College
He pitched for coach Randy Town at Claremont McKenna College in Claremont, Calif...threw a complete game with 15 strikeouts in the 2007 season finale...earned a 3.17 grade-point-average.
High School
He was a two-year letterwinner at St. Mark's School in Dallas, Texas, under coach Tom Adams.
Personal
He is majoring in political science...parents are Liza and Joe...has two sisters, Laura and Christin...biggest sports hero is Roger Clemens...favorite movie is Gladiator...favorite television shows are Nip Tuck and Entourage...listens to Blink 182...birthdate is Feb. 7, 1987.