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# 35 Joe Russo | P

Height: 6-2	Academic Major: Biology
Class: Sr.	Hometown (HS): Hazelwood, Mo. (McCluer North/Meramec CC)

Biography:
2007: Did not play during the season.

2006: Pitched in 12 games, starting six… had one complete game and finished with a 3-7 record and a 6.05 ERA… struck out 31 hitters in 55.0 innings… picked up the win in the first game of the season against Saint Joseph’s, pitching one inning in relief… went 7.0 innings against Missouri-Rolla, giving up just two runs and striking out five to pick up a win… got another win in relief against Southern Indiana, going 4.1 innings and giving up no runs on three hits while striking out two… struck out a season best six hitters against SIU Edwardsville in eight innings of work.

Before UMSL: Played two seasons at Meramec Community College for head coach Tony Daltoli… finished with a 7-3 record and a 3.80 ERA in his second year… team finished with a 34-21 record.

High School: Played at McCluer North High School for head coach Jim Schottmueller as a pitcher and first baseman.

Personal: Born September 22, 1984… son of Joseph and Barbara Russo… majoring in biology.