VMI Athletics

Junior right-hander that will contribute to the relief corps.

Josh McPherson's Career Statistics

2008: Made seven relief appearances as a sophomore... Worked 6.1 innings, striking out six while walking only one of the 33 batters he faced...Allowed only hit and no runs over a stretch of four-straight appearances... Worked a perfect inning against Maryland-Eastern Shore (5/9), striking out one.

2007: Saw action in nine games out of the bullpen as a freshman, including four Big South contests...Posted his most impressive outing of the season at Virginia Tech (3/4), allowing only one hit in 2.2 innings, striking out three while walking one...Worked a perfect two innings in game one against Coppin State (4/13), striking out three...Allowed one run in 2.1 innings of work against High Point in game three (4/7), giving up four hits...Made first career appearance vs. Niagara, striking out two batters in 1.0 IP (2/23).
Summer: Saw action in 14 games for the McLean Raiders of the Clark Griffith League...Went 1-0 with two saves...Helped the Raiders to a second-place showing in the AAABA National Tournament.

High School: Three-year letterwinner at Tabb...Received Honorable Mention All-State recognition as a junior...Twice named First Team All-Region and twice earned First Team All-District recognition...As a senior went 7-3 with a 1.25 ERA, striking out 53 while walking four in 56 innings....Selected to the VHSL East-West All-Star Game, and played in the 2005 Virginia Commonwealth Games...Lettered in swimming...Twice earned academic honors.

Personal: Son of Douglas and Pamela McPherson...Played for American Legion Post 273...Sister, Lindsey, swam for the University of Mary Washington...Majoring in mechanical engineering.