University of South Alabama Athletics

Junior college:  Led the nation with 16 saves, which set a school record ... Recorded a team-best 1.59 ERA in 24 appearances this season ... Recorded 45 strikeouts against just eight walks ... Named Alabama Community College Conference second-team all-region and first-team all-Northern League ...Went 3-2 with 24 strikeouts in 30 innings as a freshman.

High school:  Lettered at Bob Jones High School in Madison, Ala. ... Hit 18 doubles, which ranks second on the school’s single-season list.

Personal:  Full name is James Michael Dennis ... Born Sept. 15, 1990, in Harrison, Ohio ... Son of Gary and Robin Dennis ... The third of five children ... Favorite movie is “Boondock Saints” ... Lists the Atlanta Braves as his favorite pro team ... Favorite food is barbecue chicken ... Majoring in exercise science.