Chase Tucker Class: Junior Hometown: Carthage, Texas High School: Panola JC Height / Weight: 5-11 / 195 Position: LHP Birthdate: 05/02/1985 Bats/Throws: L-L

OUTLOOK - Situational left-handed pitcher ... Can throw hard ... Coaches hope he can improve from his fall performances ... Will pitch out of the bullpen in the spring.

JUNIOR COLLEGE - Played two seasons at Panola Junior College under coach Don Clinton ... Junior college teammates with current Gamecock pitcher Dozier Taylor ... Finished his sophomore season with five wins in 86.2 innings pitched ... Struck out 85 batters and finished with one save ... Previously attended Buna High School for four seasons and played under coach Russell DeLome ... Named to the 2004 Valley League All-Star team as a member of the Staunton Braves.

PERSONAL - Born Chase Alexander Tucker 5/2/85 ... Parents are Tommy and Cecilia Tucker ... Chose Carolina because "it's a great baseball program and great coaching staff" ... Hobbies include hanging out with friends, listening to music, hunting and fishing ... Favorite actor is Robert Redford ... Favorite actress is Julia Roberts ... Favorite food is Mexican.