Prior to Belmont: Played at Vol State Community College under Head Coach Mike Crossland before transferring to Belmont … Recorded an ERA of 5.40 in five appearances last year … In 8.1 innings pitched, he struck out 14 batters and walked only five … Also played at Station Camp High School in Gallatin, Tenn. under Head Coach Jerry Ballard … Competed in basketball and cross country as well, earning All-Midstate and All-Sumner County honors in the latter.

Personal: Born Mark Timothy Bowles on November 18, 1989 in Nashville, Tenn. … Son of Tim and Vicki Bowles … Named National Army Reserve Scholar Athlete … Has three siblings; Hunter, Jake, and Hallie.