SMSU Athletics

2013: Appeared in 12 games in relief ... recorded a 1-1 record with a 7.94 ERA in 17 innings ... tied for fifth on the team with 14 strikeouts ... struck out three batters vs. University of Mary and Minnesota State ... earned victory vs. Minnesota Duluth.

2012: Pitched in six games all in relief ... finished with 7.56 ERA in 8 1/3 innings ... tossed season-high three shutout innings vs. William Penn.

2011: Appeared in 11 games all in relief ... finished 1-0 with a 4.09 ERA in 11 innings ... earned first career victory in relief versus the University of Mary ... tossed season-high 1 2/3 innings versus Upper Iowa.

High School: 2010 graduate of Luverne HS ... played for coach Mike Wenninger ...  all- conference honorable mention as a junior ... selected to 2008 VFW All-Star games ... 2010 all-conference as a senior ... 2010 all-section ... 1.86 ERA as a junior with 27 innings pitched, 20 strikeouts, and a 4-0 record.

Personal: Born July 26, 1991 ... son of Vince and Peg Gacke ... business management major.