2006: Appeared in six games out of the bullpen...threw a season-high three innings at #21 TCU with one strikeout...fanned one in two innings of work at Youngstown State...threw his final three appearances scoreless...fanned one at Butler, and held UW-Milwaukee and UIC scoreless.

2005: Made 18 appearances out of the bullpen...stuck out four in two innings of work against Akron...had scoreless outings at Morehead State, against Bowling Green, at Kent State, against Dayton, at Louisville and at Ball State.

Prep: Lettered twice for the Lions...team finished 18-12 and tied for third in the league in 2004... pitcher of the year for Legion team.

Personal: Born Christopher William Nighland on March 9, 1986...son of Kathy Richardson...has one brother and one sister.