University of Tennessee Athletics
2005 Tennessee Baseball Roster | College World Series
Roster
Jabe Beard
- Height:
- 6-2
- Weight:
- 200
- Class:
- Junior
- Hometown:
- Henderson, Nev. (CC of Southern Nevada
- High School:
- Foothill HS
CC OF SOUTHERN NEVADA
Served as the ace of the pitching staff that helped lead the Community College of Southern Nevada (55-10) to the 2003 NJCAA World Series title in just its fourth year of existence ... Compiled a 13-1 mark for the Scenic West Athletic Conference champions with a sparkling 1.93 ERA in 84.0 innings with 85 strikeouts and 21 walks ... Opponents hit .205 off him as he tossed three complete games, including two during the Coyotes[apos] run to the national title ... In 2004, he worked a 7-4 slate with a 3.46 ERA in 67.2 innings, striking out 70 and walking 19 ... Tossed four complete games in his 13 starts with one shutout ... Opponents hit .220 off him as the team finished 37-18-1 and 29-11 in conference play ... He was named to the 2003 American Baseball Coaches Association Division I Junior College All-America team as well as being the SWAC player of the year and an ABCA Western District All-Region selection ... Also selected to the JUCO World Series All-Tournament team ... Coached by Tim Champers.
HIGH SCHOOL
At Foothill High School, he pitched and played third base ... As a senior he hit .445 with a team-high 31 RBI en route to first team All-Sunrise Region honors in 2002 ... Also went 4-5 with a 3.73 ERA on the hill ... As an outside linebacker he garnered second-team All-Region honors ... Coached by Tom Crine.
PERSONAL
Full name is Jabe Gregory Beard ... First name pronounced: JAY-b ... Born Sept. 16, 1984, in Mission Viejo, Calif. ... Son of Greg and Shiela Beard ... Has one sister, Sage ... Enjoys surfing, fishing, golf and video games ... Father played offensive guard on the 1975 Liberty Bowl champs at USC ... Academic major: Finance.
