University of South Alabama Athletics

2005: Was the Jags' primary right-handed option out of the bullpen...Appeared in 29 games as a sophomore and totaled 61.1 innings...Struck out 56 while walking only 21...Compiled 5 saves.

2004: Saw limited action in eight games... Was a starter in two of those eight outings...In 15 innings of work he struck out 18 batters...Was 0-2 on the year.

St. Paul's High School: Participated in three sports while attending St. Paul's High in Mobile, Ala...Lettered three season in baseball, once in football and basketball...Honorable mention all-state performer as a junior after recording a 10-2 mark and a 1.89 ERA...As a senior, he went 8-3 with a 1.35 ERA and 105 strikeouts...Member of the 2003 Mobile Register Deadly Diamond...Led Saints to the Class 5A title as a senior...Captured MVP honors at the Hank Aaron Classic in 2003.

Personal: Born Dec. 11, 1984 in Edina, Minn...Full name is Chase Michael Christianson...Favorite baseball player is Roger Clemons and favorite team is the Minnesota Twins...Has two older brothers...oldest brother, Chad, played two seasons for the Florida Gators.

Major: Business Administration.