University of South Alabama Athletics

Junior college:  Won one game and posted a 3.40 ERA in 12 appearances, nine of which were starts, as a sophomore at Pensacola State JC in Pensacola, Fla. ... Recorded 39 strikeouts in 55 2/3 innings pitched ... Went 4-2 with a 3.33 ERA in 13 appearances, six of which were starts, as a freshman in 2012 ... Struck out 33 batters in 48 2/3 innings pitched ... Redshirted the 2013 season due to injury.

High school:  Lettered two years at East Lake High School in Tarpon Springs, Fla. ... Helped the Eagles capture the 2011 5A  District 11 championship.

Personal:  Full name is Austin Robert Bembnowski ... Born April 16, 1993, in Dunedin, Fla. ... The second of two children to Robert and Leslie Bembnowski ... Sister, Kirsten, played softball for four years at Florida Gulf Coast ... Hobbies include basketball and fishing ... Favorite movie is “Billy Madison” ... Favorite book is “Beyond Belief” ... Lists the Pittsburgh Pirates among his favorite pro sports teams ... Favorite athletes include Andrew McCutchen and Clayton Kershaw ... Lists Mike Stud among his favorite musical artists ... Favorite foods are chicken wings and crab legs ... Majoring in interdisciplinary studies.