2010 (Junior):  Made three appearances and 1.2 innings…allowed three hits, three runs and four walks…pitched one shutout inning against Georgetown (3/14/10)…saw action against Tampa (2/10/10) and Saint Anselm (3/3/10).

2009 (Redshirt):  Received a redshirt for his first season at Rollins…appeared in seven games and made two starts before suffering a season-ending injury…made debut against West Florida (2/1/09) in the second game of the doubleheader and pitched two-thirds of an inning to secure a Tars’ 3-2 victory…made his first start against No. 2 Tampa (2/10/09) and earned the loss in 9-2 defeat...final appearance of the season occurred against Penn (3/11/09) when he earned the no decision.

Previous School: Played two years at Forest Park Community College in St. Louis, Mo...pitched a complete game shutout against rival Meramec Community College...he struck out 11 batters and only allowed two hits in the complete-game effort...finished with a 6-3 record and a 3.20 ERA with two saves.

High School: Attended high school at St. Louis University High School where he guided the baseball team to an 18-11 record as a senior and a third place finish...varsity member for two years.

Personal:  Born  Steven Frederick Gropler, June 6, 1988 in St. Louis...parents Robert Gropler and Donna Farmer...one brother, Matt (24) and one sister, Lisa (14)...enjoys video games and skiing.