University of South Alabama Athletics

Junior college:  Lettered two seasons at Mississippi Gulf Coast Community College ... Went 9-4 with a 1.67 ERA, and 82 strikeouts against 28 walks in 75 2/3 innings pitched as a freshman ... Allowed just 14 runs in 16 appearances ... Pitched just 3 2/3 innings as a sophomore due to injury, but batted .277 with six home runs as the Bulldogs’ designated hitter.  

High school:  Lettered four years at Harrison Central High School in Gulfport, Miss. .... Holds school record for ERA ... Helped the Rebels to a 6A quarterfinal appearance.

Personal:  Full name is Jared David Gates ... Born June 17, 1993, in Saucier, Miss. ... Only child of Henry David and Cecilia Gates ... Hobbies include hunting and fishing ... Favorite movie is “Act Of Valor” ... Favorite professional sports teams are the Atlanta Braves and the San Francisco Giants ... Lists Tim Hudson and Tim Lincecum as his favorite athletes ... Favorite musical artists are Brantley Gilbert and Eric Church ... Lists steak among his favorite foods ... Majoring in interdisciplinary studies.