Louisiana State University at Alexandria

Freshman Season (2020-21): Appeared in six games, starting one...Posted a 2-1 record in 20.2 innings, striking out 11...Threw seven shutout innings to earn the win in the 18-3 victory over Texas A&M-Texarkana on April 26...Won his first career game on April 9, throwing three no-hit innings in an 8-5 win over Southwest...Earned a save in his first game with the big club, throwing 2.1 no-hit innings, striking out one...Also collected a save against Xavier on April 6, posting 1.1 shutout innings in relief.

Prior to LSUA: Prepped at DeRidder High...Led his team to the 2018 playoffs and was the 4A state runners up...Pitched a scoreless inning in the 2018 championship game...Lettered in baseball as a junior and senior and received academic honors...Member of the DHS boys soccer team for two years and a member of the Ambassadors in Blue Marching Band and Drum line for four years.

Personal: Born on September 20, 2001...Son of Kenneth and Sheila Austin...Has one brother, Sean, and one niece, Kenley Renee...Fan of the New York Yankees...Favorite athletes are Aaron Judge and Gerrit Cole...Likes to listen to country and hip hop...Enjoys watching Impractical Jokers...Favorite musician is Ryan Reynolds...Hobbies include playing Xbox, hanging out with friends and playing baseball...Likes eating pizza...Majoring in kinesiology...Would like to become a physical therapist.