Joined the Salukis January after playing one year at Three Rivers Community College...Will have three years of eligibility with the Dawgs.

Pre-SIU: Recorded a 5-3 record and ranked second on the team in strikeouts with 54 Ks in 48.1 innings during his only season at Three Rivers CC...Was among national leaders in strikeouts per inning...Two-time first-team all-state pitcher at Twin Rivers High School...Went a combined 19-3 over his junior and senior seasons.

Personal: Full name is Jimmy Cornell...Pre-Major...Born November 28, 1987...Son of Karen and the late Jim Cornell, Jr.

Last Updated February 7, 2008