Norfolk State University Athletics

2017 (Freshman): Pitched in nine games and started twice as a freshman … Logged a total of eight innings during the season … Pitched a career-long three innings in his first career start, against North Carolina A&T … gave up just one run and three hits in that outing … Named to the NSU AD Honor Roll for both semesters.

High School: Was an honorable mention all-conference selection as a junior, when he went 3-0 with 40 strikeouts in 31 innings … Also earned honorable mention all-district honors as a sophomore, compiling a 3-0 pitching record … Did not play varsity baseball as a senior.

Personal: John George Howell was born on Dec. 5, 1997 … Son of John and Carrie Howell … Goes by Jack … Plans to major in business … Member of the NSU Honors College.