After a two-year hiatus, could be a key contributor on the weekends, either as a starter or reliever.

John Phelps' Career Statistics

2008: Was not with the team.

2007: Made one appearance on opening weekend in game three at Florida.

2006: Made seven starts, including six on the weekend, and appeared in 16 contests, shifting to the bullpen down the stretch...Ranked fourth on the team with 52.2 innings and 25 strikeouts...Pitched a season-best 8.2 innings in his first Conference start against Charleston Southern (3/18), giving up only two runs...Combined with Michael Bowman to shutout Richmond (2/28), allowing only one hit in five innings in relief to pick up his first career save...Struck out a season-high five against Hartford (3/12), pitching 7.2 innings and giving up two runs to score his first victory...Keydets went 5-2 in his seven starts.

High School: Named first team all-district and first team All-Tidewater...Recorded 102 strikeouts in 68 innings of work for Deep Creek against only 10 walks...Went 5-5 with a 1.37 ERA as a senior.

Personal: Son of Margaret and Paul Phelps...Majoring in psychology...Played for the Richmond Braves Club Team.