Davenport University Athletics

2023: Made 11 appearances and got one start against Embry-Riddle on Mar. 1...posted an 0-1 record with a 8.68 ERA in 9.1 innings...allowed 12 hits and nine earned runs with eight walks and nine strikeouts.

Prior to DU: Ball pitched in 2021 at Tulane and made one appearance against Western Kentucky on March 7...joined Tulane after a two-year stint at Kankakee C.C. where he fanned 60 batters in 52 innings of work across 11 starts as a freshman.

High School: Attended Lakeland (Mich.) under head coach Brad Farquhar...set the single-season mark for wins (11)...named First Team All-Region...named Honorable Mention All-State...won a district championship...helped guide the team during his senior season to a 33-9 record...struck out 76 hitters during senior season...named to the All-District Academic Team.

Personal: Majoring in business...son of Aaron Ball, Sr. and Marybeth Ball...born on July 3...favorite movie is Good Will Hunting.