Virginia Commonwealth University

2023/SOPHOMORE

• Led the team with 18 appearances, making one start
• Finished with 43.2 innings tossed at 2-3 with an 8.04 ERA
• Recorded two saves and struck out 31 batters
• Got first save of his career with a one-inning scoreless appearance at Coastal Carolina (Feb. 19)
• Threw a three-inning save against George Mason (Apr. 14), giving up just two hits and zero runs
• Earned first-career win with four strikeouts in 5.0 innings of one-run work out of the pen against Saint Louis (Apr. 28)
• Came out of the pen to toss 1.2 scoreless frames to earn second win of the season against Richmond (May 14)

2022/FRESHMAN (HARFORD CC)

• Made 11 appearances at Harford Community College
• Went 4-0 with a 9.14 ERA
• Tossed 21.2 innings, striking out 21

PRIOR TO VCU

• Played baseball and golf at Hampton High School in Allison Park, Pa.
• Named second team All-Section in 2019
• Member of the 2019 WPIAL Section Championship squad

PERSONAL

• Son of Borche and Lisa Erka
• Has two siblings
• Dad played baseball at Pitt-Johnstown