McMurry University Athletics

2014 (Sophomore):
Made 7 starts and had 16 appearances … 5.33 ERA and 1-7 record … 49.0 IP … 30 strikeouts to 24 walks … A .294 opponent batting average … Had season-best 6 K’s at Oklahoma Christian … Also had 5 K’s versus Lubbock Christian.
 
2013 (Freshman):
Attended the University of Arkansas-Little Rock.
 
High School:
A graduate of Rider High School (2011) … Coached by Scot Green … A four-year letterwinner … Named all district as both a pitcher and middle infielder … Tossed a no-hitter vs. C.D. Bell H.S. as a sophomore … Also played club ball for the Dallas Titans (coached by Nathan Ritchey) and D-Bat (coached by Matt Beutner).
 
Personal:
 Born July 13, 1992 in Irving, Texas … Son of Jerry Bates and Gidgett and Brent Wetendorf … Has one brother and three sisters … Enjoys hunting and fishing … Has met MLB Hall of Fame pitcher Nolan Ryan … His cousin (Jordan McQuerry) is also a member of the War Hawks’ team … An exercise science and human performance major … Wants a career as an occupational therapist.