Indiana University Athletics
Spotlight on Chris McCombs
1/6/2005 12:00:00 AM | Baseball
A three-year letterwinner for head coach Greg Gilbert, Chris McCombs attended Ballard High School in Louisville, Ky. At Ballard, McCombs was nominated to the all-district and all-region teams as a senior.
The 6-0, right-handed pitcher also played third base, hitting .481 and belting five home runs his senior season. Additionally, he compiled a 2.36 ERA on the mound.
In addition to starring on the diamond, McCombs played football for two seasons.
High School: Ballard High School No Ken Griffey Jr. Cincinnati Reds Roger Clemens Yes Yes I eat a peanut butter sandwich.
The son of Rich and Kathy McCombs has one brother, Curtis. Chris plans to study exercise science at IU.
HEAD COACH BOB MORGAN ON MCCOMBS:
"Chris has a very good fastball, excellent breaking ball and is working on commanding his change up. We feel Chris can give us some quality innings this year."
MCCOMBS ON CHOOSING IU:
"I came to IU because I felt it was a good opportunity for me to further my baseball career."
BEHIND THE SCENES WITH Chris McCombs
Hometown: Louisville, Ky.
Position: Pitcher
Height/Weight: 6-0/190
Bat/Throw: R/R
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