University of South Alabama Athletics

Junior college:  Lettered two years at Grand Rapids Community College in Grand Rapids, Mich. ... Named third-team all-Michigan Community College Athletic Association as a sophomore after going 6-3 with one save, a shutout and five complete games in 16 appearances, 12 of which were starts ... Posted a 3.45 ERA while leading the Raiders in strikeouts (45) and innings pitched (70.1) ... Also named to the Region XII all-tournament team ... Went 3-1 with five saves in 17 appearances as a freshman ... Posted a 4.15 ERA and struck out 28 batters in 34 2/3 innings pitched ... Helped GRCC to back-to-back NJCAA Division II Junior College World Series appearances in 2012-13.

High school:  Lettered two years at Rockford High School in Rockford, Mich. ... Won four games and did not allow an earned run in 30 innings pitched his senior season while helping lead the Rams to the Division 1 state championship ... Posted a 1.60 ERA in 60 innings pitched as a junior ... Voted the team’s most improved player as a sophomore.

Personal:  Full name is Austin James Stephens ... Born April 27, 1993, in Grand Rapids, Mich. ... The first of three children to Mark and Wendy Stephens ... Hobbies include ping pong and singing ... Favorite movie is “What About Bob?” ... Favorite book is The Bible ... Lists the Detroit Tigers as his favorite pro sports team ... Favorite athletes are Randy Johnson and Aroldis Chapman ... Lists LeCrae among his favorite musical artists ... Favorite food is fettuccine Alfredo ... Majoring in interdisciplinary studies.