2015: Appeared in seven games with one starting assignment … compiled a 1-1 record and a 21.86 ERA … made Illinois State debut at Arkansas State (2/14), allowing two runs in one inning of work … pitched two shutout innings against SEMO (2/21) … struck out the side in one inning of work against Webster (4/22), accounting for all three of his strikeouts in 2015 … picked up his first victory as a Redbird, in relief against Webster (4/22) … allowed six runs, five of which were earned, in one inning of work in his only start of the season, at Purdue (4/28) … named to Missouri Valley Conference and AFNI honor rolls.

Iowa Western CC: Was a two-year member of the baseball team … was a starting member of team that posted a 46-14 record as a freshman … redshirted as a sophomore … team won a National Junior College Athletic Association championship in 2014.

Eddyville-Blakesburg HS: Was a four-year starter for the baseball team … earned first-team all-conference and second-team all-district honors as a senior … posted a 0.60 ERA and 114 strikeouts his senior year … helped the team to a 29-8 record as a junior … also played three years of basketball.

Personal: Born Dec. 3, 1993 in Ottumwa, Iowa … son of Chris and Teresa Larkin … has one younger brother, Andrew … majoring in agribusiness.