| Kevin Manson |
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AT ILLINOIS
2007 Freshman: Made 10 apperances on the season with five starts ... Made his first start against Robert Morris, not allowing an earned run in four innings of work ... Got his first career win the next week against Blackburn, giving up two runs - one earned - on five hits with five strikeouts in five innings ... Defeated Southern Illinois with five solid innings in his third start ... Earned his first career Big Ten start against Michigan on 5/6 ... Also started against Indiana on 5/13 ... Tossed a scoreless inning of relief against Minnesota on 5/24 ... Played for the Crestwood Panthers of the Chicago Suburban Baseball League over the summer ... Led the Panthers to the NBC World Series, where they finished third.
HIGH SCHOOL
In 2006, had a 1.26 ERA and 5-2 record with two saves ... Named an All-Central Suburban League pitcher in 2006 ... Played in the 2006 Senior All-Star Game (Central Suburban League) ... Earned 2005 MVP and Pitcher of the Year Award at Maine South High School ... Named 2006 Maine South Pitcher of the Year ... Coached by William Milano.
PERSONAL
Born Dec. 21, 1987 ... Parents are Chuck and Joan Manson ... Majoring in recreation, sport and tourism ... Father, Chuck, played basketball at the Univeristy of Illinois-Chicago ... Honor Roll student all four years of high school ... Lists biggest thrill in sports as beating state-ranked Glenbrook North in the IHSA state playoffs ... Lists C.C. Sabathia as his favorite athlete.
