• On Afify: Hard-throwing righty who will compete for spot in conference rotation or start mid-week games and work out of the bullpen on weekends.

• As a Sophomore (2005): Appeared in 12 games ... six as a starter and six out of the bullpen ... ended the year with a 3-2 record ... rang up 29 strikeouts in 43.2 innings ... ended the year with 7.42 ERA ... pitched five scoreless innings against Cornell.

• As a Freshman (2004): Played for nearby Broome Community College ... all-conference selection ... went 2-3 with one save ... posted a 6.94 ERA ... recorded 36 strikeouts in 36 innings.

•In High School: Played four years for Binghamton High ... two-time all-division honoree ... named to All-Metro team as senior.

•Personal: Born October 1, 1985 ... parents are Mohamed and Mary Afify ... enrolled in School of Education and Human Development.