University of South Alabama Athletics

Junior College (Shelton State): Named Alabama Community College Conference second-team all-region as a sophomore • Also named ACCC Northern first-team all-league • Helped lead the Buccaneers to the 2009 ACCC state championship and National Junior College Athletic Association World Series appearance • Went 4-1 with three saves in a team-best 20 appearances while posting a 2.94 ERA in 49 innings as a sophomore • Also recorded 63 strikeouts • As a freshman, compiled a 6-1 record with two saves and a 2.88 ERA in 64.1 innings • Recorded 71 strikeouts as a freshman while limting opponents to a .178 batting average.

High School: Lettered four years in baseball for Paul W. Bryant HS • Helped lead team to the quarterfinals of the Alabama High School Association class 5A quarterfinals as a senior • Named an Under Armour Preseason All-American prior to senior season • Earned class 6A first-team all-state honors as a senior • Holds single-season records for strikeouts (114) and ERA (0.86) • Threw two no-hitters during his career.

Personal:  Michael J. Carden • Son of Mike and Angie Carden • Has a younger sister, Stacy • Favorite movie is "Major League 2" • Lists the Atlanta Braves as his favorite pro sports team and Tim Hudson as his favorite athlete • Favorite food is steak • Majoring in education.