Carson Fulmer

Carson Fulmer
Vanderbilt Commodores – No. 15
Pitcher
Born: December 13, 1993
Lakeland, Florida
Bats: Right Throws: Right

Carson Springer Fulmer (born December 13, 1993) is an American college baseball pitcher for the Vanderbilt Commodores.

Career

Fulmer attended All Saints' Academy in Winter Haven, Florida and was drafted by the Boston Red Sox in the 15th round of the 2012 Major League Baseball Draft.[1][2] He did not sign and attended Vanderbilt University.

As a freshman in 2013, Fulmer, appeared in 26 games as a relief pitcher, going 3–0 with a 2.39 earned run average (ERA), four saves and 51 strikeouts in 52 2⁄3 innings. Fulmer started his sophomore season in 2014 as a relief pitcher, but was moved to the starting rotation in April.[3] After becoming a starter, he had a 28 innings scoreless streak.[4] In June, he helped the Commodores win the 2014 College World Series against the Virginia Cavaliers after allowing only one earned run in 5 2⁄3 innings of the third game.[5] He finished the season 7–1 in 26 games (10 starts) with a 1.98 ERA, 10 saves and 95 strikeouts in 91 innings. After the season, he played for the United States collegiate national team during the summer.[6]

References

  1. ↑ "Carson Fulmer: Florida's King of K's". TheLedger.com. Retrieved September 29, 2014.
  2. ↑ "Sox focus on college pitchers on Day 2 of Draft". Boston Red Sox. Retrieved September 29, 2014.
  3. ↑ Nick Cole , ncole@tennessean.com (May 14, 2014). "Vanderbilt's Carson Fulmer a calming force at 98 mph". Retrieved September 29, 2014.
  4. ↑ Nick Cole , ncole@tennessean.com (June 25, 2014). "Carson Fulmer's postseason numbers drop off". Retrieved September 29, 2014.
  5. ↑ "Carson Fulmer Helps Vandy Win First Men's NCAA Title". TheLedger.com. Retrieved September 29, 2014.
  6. ↑ "College Notebook: Fulmer Named to National Team". TheLedger.com. Retrieved September 29, 2014.

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