Tough-minded hurler who lends depth to veteran Army pitching staff ... fiery competitor ... repertoire includes running fastball, biting curveball and deceptive changeup ... hails from baseball hotbed of south Florida ... "innings-eater" capable of shouldering heavy workload ... bothered by arm troubles last spring ... returned to full strength this fall ... boasts excellent mound savvy ... fastball touches mid-80s ... finds way to get batters out ... expected to battle for mound time out of Black Knights' talented bullpen ... could also factor into midweek starting rotation ... product of USMA Prep School.
2005: Appeared in just one contest ... tossed one shutout inning during spring-trip defeat of Columbia ... allowed two hits and struck out one ... victory at outset of spring trip ignited most successful southern swing in school history ... did not return to mound due to health reasons.
HIGH SCHOOL: Played for head coach Rich Hofman at Westminster Academy ... three-time letterwinner ... starred on pitcher's mound.
PERSONAL: Given name is Gabriel Jimenez ... born Aug. 18, 1985, in Miami, Fla. ... parents' names are Teresita and Mario Jimenez ... majoring in French and Spanish.
