Reid Tilson
#11 Bats/Throws: R/RPosition: RHP Ht.: 5-11 Wt.: 185
Hometown: Brandon, Fla.
Previous School: Hillsborough CC
Eligibility: Sr. Major: Business
AS A JUNIOR (2008)
Tilson appeared in 14 games for the Lions in 2008…His pitching statistics included 33 strikeouts and he only allowed 12 walks in 41.2 total innings pitched…His overall record for the 2008 season was 5-3 with a 6.26 ERA…His best performance this year was against Eckerd College when he recorded seven strikeouts and only gave up one earned run in 6.2 innings pitched (3/15/08)… Named SSC Pitcher of the Week on May 12.
CAREER
Played one year at both Polk Community College and Hillsborough Community College prior to joining the Saint Leo baseball team for the 2008 season...Earned the Pitching Award in 2004 and 2005 while playing for coach Matt Stallbaumer at Brandon High School...Alsorecognized as All-Conference his junior and senior years of high school.
PERSONAL
Born September 25 in Tampa, Fla...Business major...Chose Saint Leo because he likes the team and the school...Hobbies include playing baseball and throwing his fastball...Believes throwing strikes and recording outs are his best assets to the team...Aspires to own his own business one day...Names Lance Armstrong as his favorite athlete...Lists the Boston Red Sox as his favorite team...Son of Gary and Teresa Tilson...Has two siblings, Carter and Parker.
