Gannon University Athletics

Fuchs is expected to compete for time on the mound as a sophomore in 2017.

2016: Made eight relief appearances … struck out 13 hitters in 10 2/3 innings … limited the opposition to a .256 average … named a Pennsylvania State Athletic Conference (PSAC) Scholar-Athlete … held right-handers to a .222 average (6-27) … didn’t allow a hit in 11 at-bats with the bases empty … made his collegiate debut with two relief innings during a 16-12 victory at Limestone on opening day … picked up his first career victory with 2 1/3 innings out of the bullpen during an 11-10 win against Wheeling Jesuit at the Russ-Matt Invitational in Winter Haven, Florida … allowed one run on one hit against the Cardinals … ended the Russ-Matt Invitational with 1 2/3 scoreless innings during a 15-3 win against the University of Mary, striking out a season-high four … had four shutout performances in eight outings … ended the campaign with back-to-back scoreless appearances against California (Pa.) and Mercyhurst.

High School: Played for head coach Bob Foust at Reynolds (Pa.) High School … named Region Co-Pitcher of the Year … led the region in strikeouts while tying for the lead in victories … was a two-time all-region selection, being named to the first team as a senior and second team as a junior … joined his younger brother Noah to break the program record with most double plays turned … served as a team captain … helped Reynolds make its first playoff appearance in eight years … was a member of the National Honor Society … named to the high honor roll.

Personal: Finance major … is the son of Kelly and Ralph … has two brothers.