General
Competitive left-hander who picked up key outs out of the bullpen last year.
Freshman (2011)
Appeared in the second most games with 32 on the year out of the bullpen • Posted a 2.20 ERA in 16.1 innings pitched • Opponents hit just .164 against him on the year (9-55) • Struck out 15 batters, while walking 10 for the season • Made 13 appearances during the ACC season tossing six innings • Struck out eight and walked four in ACC play • Ranked second on the team in first batters retired as he sat down 23 of the first 32 batters he faced (.719) • Inherited 30 runners on the year and allowed just four to score (.133 percent) the fewest on the team • Allowed just one run over his final 16 appearances of the year • Tied for the team lead with seven holds • Made his first career appearance at Cal State Fullerton (2/19) • Threw a career-long two innings at Georgia Tech (5/14) and struck out a career-high three batters • Struck out a pair in back-to-back outings against High Point (3/25) and Duke (3/26) • Made a pair of appearances at the College World Series against Vanderbilt (6/18 & 6/22). Summer 2011: Made a pair of appearances for the Asheboro Copperheads in the Coastal Plain League • Posted a 1-1 record with a 3.18 ERA in 5.2 innings of work • Struck out seven and walked four.
Smithfield-Selma High School
Played for coach Mike Joyner at Smithfield-Selma High School • Versatile performer was rated North Carolina's No. 11 prospect by Impact Baseball and ranks No. 17 according to Perfect Game • Ranked No. 413 nationally by Perfect Game • Two-time all-state selection and a four-time all-conference honoree • Named conference's most valuable pitcher as a junior • North Carolina State Games participant • Also played basketball • Named to the Honor Roll.
Personal
Christian Tate Parrish is the son of Frank and Kim Parrish • Born May 30, 1992 in Smithfield, N.C. • Majoring in exercise and sports science at Carolina.
Career Highs
Innings: 2.0, Georgia Tech (5/14/11)
Walks: 1, 10 times
Strikeouts: 3, Georgia Tech (5/14/11)
Runs: 1, 5 times
Earned Runs: 1, 4 times
