University of South Alabama Athletics

Junior college:  Lettered two years at Santa Barbara City College in Santa Barbara, Calif. ... Went 3-0 with two saves in 22 relief appearances as a senior ... Struck out 24 batters and posted a 1.80 ERA in 40 innings pitched ... Recorded 13 scoreless appearances, and limited the opposition to a .187 batting average ... Helped SBCC to a program-best finish (T-5th) in postseason play his sophomore year ... Played his freshman season at Cal State Monterey Bay in Seaside, Calif.

High school:  Lettered three years each in both football and baseball at Live Oak High School in Morgan Hill, Calif. ... Three-time all-Blossom League selection.

Personal:  Full name is Cody James Van Aken ... Born Dec. 7, 1992 ... Only child to Curt and Ann Van Aken ... Hobbies include paintball, wakeboarding and snowboarding ... Favorite movie is “Lone Survivor” ... Favorite book is “American Sniper” ... Lists the Boston Red Sox and Chicago Blackhawks as his favorite pro sports teams ... Favorite athlete is Dustin Pedroia ... Favorite food is fried alligator ... Majoring in interdisciplinary studies.