Junior Season (2011):Started all 13 games for which he appeared... Posted 1-11 record with 8.52 ERA... The loss total tied the school-record with teammate Tyler Sanders, who also lost 11 in 2011... First UNO appearance against Southern (2/19) led to lone victory with six innings of allowing two runs - one earned - while striking out five... Struggled for most of the season, allowing at least four runs per contest from that point forward... Latest at least five innings in eight starts, including three consecutive starts in March against Troy (3/13), Tulane (3/20) and Saint Mary's (2/25).

Pre-UNO: Played sophomore season at Hinds CC after redshirting in 2008 at Southeastern Louisiana... Posted a 7-4 record with a 6.16 ERA in 2009... Pitched 68 2/3 innings, striking out 34... Led team in innings pitched, second in wins.

High School: A district MVP during junior and senior years for Bill Morris at Salmen... An all-State selection as a senior.

Personal: Born Zach James Kelt on Aug. 25, 1988... Mother, Janene Osburn... Business administration major.