University of South Alabama Athletics

Junior college:  Lettered two years at Mississippi Gulf Coast Community College in Perkinston, Miss. ... Went 3-1 in 12 relief appearances as a sophomore ... Posted a 3.50 ERA with 40 strikeouts against 16 walks in 54 innings pitched ... Went 1-0 with one save in 10 appearances as a freshman ... Struck out 12 batters in 12 innings pitched.

High school:  Lettered four years at East Central High School in Hurley, Miss. ... Helped the Hornets capture three district championships and one south state championship during his career.

Personal:  Full name is Ryne Walter Long ... Born Nov. 22, 1993, in Pascagoula, Miss. ... The second of two children to Gary and Dawn Long ... Father, Gary, played baseball at Belhaven ... Uncle, Mike Long, played football at MGCCC ... Also had three cousins play collegiate baseball, including Trey Porter who lettered at Mississippi State ... Hobbies include hunting and fishing ... Lists the Atlanta Braves as his favorite professional sports team ... Favorite athlete is Chipper Jones ... Majoring in interdisciplinary studies.