2017 Baseball Roster
Roster
Ecklebarger, Brendan

Jersey Number 15
Brendan Ecklebarger
- Position:
- Pitcher
- Height:
- 6-1
- Bats:
- L
- Weight:
- 210
- Throws:
- L
- Class:
- Freshman
- Hometown:
- Redmond, Wash
- High School:
- Redmond High School
Bio
PERSONAL
Parents are Kermit and Tracy Ecklebarger, has an older brother, Kyle, and older sister, Kristi ... Kermit played college hockey at Denver University and professionally for the Chicago Black Hawks ... intends on majoring in political science or communications ... would like to one day be a politician or work in a baseball front office.
WASHINGTON
2017: Made 11 appearances, all out of the bullpen, going 2-0, 0.84 ... allowed only one run in 11 games ... stranded last 9 runners he inherited (9 of 12 total) ... recorded 9 strikeouts over 10.2 innings ... struck out 4 of 5 batters he faced May 9 vs. Seattle U ... did not allow a hit over 1.1 IP at WSU on April 22 ... career high 4 K’s in 1.1 IP April 4 vs. Seattle U ... pitched twice in LA against LMU and UCLA (1.1, H, ER) ... career high 4 K’s in 1.1 IP April 4 vs. Seattle U ... pitched twice vs. Baylor (1.2 IP) ... picked up win in college debut Mar. 21 at Gonzaga (1.2 IP, H, 0 R, K) and faced 3 batters Mar. 22 at Gonz (0.1 IP, H, HBP).
REDMOND HIGH SCHOOL
Named to 2016 Rawlings Perfect Game Honorable Mention All- American Team, 2016 ALL-USA Today Washington Second Team ... he was also named to the West- All Region 2nd Team … in 2016 had a 1.14 ERA, allowing only 10 runs while recording 52 strikeouts … his batting average was .296, with 16 hits and 13 RBI’s … in 2015, had an ERA of 2.13 with 51 strikeouts … participated in 2015 Area Code games with Kansas City Royals, joining current teammates Jaden Hassell, Jordan Jones and Christian Jones … he batted .339 with 19 hits and 10 RBI’s … in 2014 had a 1.38 ERA with 27 strikeouts and allowed only 19 hits … he batted .304 recording 14 hits with 7 RBI’s.
Pre-game routine/Superstitions:
I wear the same socks if I'm on a winning streak.
Hobbies/Other sports you enjoy:
Skiing, football, soccer, and ping pong.
Why do you love baseball?
It is my escape from every day stresses and problems.
Favorite baseball player:
Klayton Kershaw because of his nasty breaking ball.
I chose Washington because:
I grew up across the bridge, seeing first-hand the passion and low UW fans have for their teams and college.
Parents are Kermit and Tracy Ecklebarger, has an older brother, Kyle, and older sister, Kristi ... Kermit played college hockey at Denver University and professionally for the Chicago Black Hawks ... intends on majoring in political science or communications ... would like to one day be a politician or work in a baseball front office.
WASHINGTON
2017: Made 11 appearances, all out of the bullpen, going 2-0, 0.84 ... allowed only one run in 11 games ... stranded last 9 runners he inherited (9 of 12 total) ... recorded 9 strikeouts over 10.2 innings ... struck out 4 of 5 batters he faced May 9 vs. Seattle U ... did not allow a hit over 1.1 IP at WSU on April 22 ... career high 4 K’s in 1.1 IP April 4 vs. Seattle U ... pitched twice in LA against LMU and UCLA (1.1, H, ER) ... career high 4 K’s in 1.1 IP April 4 vs. Seattle U ... pitched twice vs. Baylor (1.2 IP) ... picked up win in college debut Mar. 21 at Gonzaga (1.2 IP, H, 0 R, K) and faced 3 batters Mar. 22 at Gonz (0.1 IP, H, HBP).
REDMOND HIGH SCHOOL
Named to 2016 Rawlings Perfect Game Honorable Mention All- American Team, 2016 ALL-USA Today Washington Second Team ... he was also named to the West- All Region 2nd Team … in 2016 had a 1.14 ERA, allowing only 10 runs while recording 52 strikeouts … his batting average was .296, with 16 hits and 13 RBI’s … in 2015, had an ERA of 2.13 with 51 strikeouts … participated in 2015 Area Code games with Kansas City Royals, joining current teammates Jaden Hassell, Jordan Jones and Christian Jones … he batted .339 with 19 hits and 10 RBI’s … in 2014 had a 1.38 ERA with 27 strikeouts and allowed only 19 hits … he batted .304 recording 14 hits with 7 RBI’s.
Pre-game routine/Superstitions:
I wear the same socks if I'm on a winning streak.
Hobbies/Other sports you enjoy:
Skiing, football, soccer, and ping pong.
Why do you love baseball?
It is my escape from every day stresses and problems.
Favorite baseball player:
Klayton Kershaw because of his nasty breaking ball.
I chose Washington because:
I grew up across the bridge, seeing first-hand the passion and low UW fans have for their teams and college.
AJ Guerrero breaks the UW home run record 👑
Friday, May 23
Business trip to Omaha 💼⚾️ #GoHuskies #baseball #pitcher
Wednesday, May 21
Washington 3, USC 1 | Huskies Highlights
Saturday, May 17
Washington 5, USC 3 | Huskies Highlights
Friday, May 16