Winthrop University Athletics

2010:  Made 10 appearances as a sophomore and had a 12.38 ERA in 8.0 innings pitched. Allowed 11 runs (all earned) on 13 hits, three walks, seven strikeouts, while opponents posted a .371 batting average against him. Had a season-high outing of 1.2 innings against Liberty on May 21 in which he did not allow a run and struck out two batters (season-high) in 11-2 Winthrop win. Did not surrender a run in six of his 10 outings. 

2009:  Played in 2 games as a freshman, both as a pinch-runner. Compiled an 0-1 record on the mound with a 9.00 ERA in 10 appearances. Pitched in 10.0 innings allowing 10 earned runs on 12 hits, nine walks and five strikeouts. Had a season-long outing of 2.0 innings against Wake Forest on May 12 giving up three runs on three hits, two walks and two strikeouts in 2.0 innings of work.

High School:  Earned All-Region honors during his senior season and was also named to the HSSR All-State Team. Played in the North/South All-Star Game.

Personal:  The son of Alan and Lisa Stuart, Austin is a Finance major who enjoys hanging out with friends and lifting weights, and plans on being a financial advisor after graduation. Steak and mashed potatoes are his favorite foods, and Harry Potter is his favorite food. Tim Lincecum is his favorite athlete.