Coach’s Take: Boasts a power arm that continues to get better ... His fastball was clocked as high as 94 m.p.h. ... Possesses a tremendous work ethic ... Has earned a spot in the rotation to start the spring ... With improved consistency in throwing strikes, he could be a special player.2008: Had a solid freshman year, going 5-3 with a 5.15 ERA ... Started nine games and made 23 total appearances ... Threw 64.2 innings, striking out 62 hitters ... Held opponents to a .263 batting average ... Earned his first career victory after allowing one unearned run on one hit while striking out five in 4.0 innings against Delaware State ... Struck out six in 5.2 innings to earn the win over North Carolina A&T ... Fanned six in 3.2 shutout innings out of the bullpen to pick up a win at Campbell ... Was the winner following a 6.0 inning, three run, seven K outing in the SoCon Tournament victory over UNC Greensboro ... Earned the win in the NCAA Regional decision over Mount St. Mary’s after striking out five and allowing three runs in 7.2 innings of work ... Ranked among SoCon leaders in least home runs allowed (T-2nd; five), least doubles allowed (T-3rd; 11), least earned runs allowed (T-6th; 37), fewest hits allowed (2nd; 63) and lowest opposing batting average (6th; .263).
Prep: Earned team MVP honors in 2006 ... Claimed both all-league and all-section distinction twice ... Was a 2007 preseason all-American.
Personal: Kenneth James Ferrer is the son of Ronald and Rosa Ferrer ... Born on December 13, 1989 ... Majoring in communications.