Binghamton University Athletics

Before Binghamton:

• Transfer from Dayton University
• Made 30 appearances in two years for Flyers
• Started three games in 2023 and worked 11 games primarily out of pen in 2024
• Struck out 19 in 15.1 IP last spring and opponents hit only .196 off him
• Struck out six in lone start of season against Lindenwood on Feb. 18
• Worked 42.2 innings in 2023 with 36 strikeouts
• Previously pitched at Herkimer County Community College in 2022
• Led team to NJCAA Division III national title
• First team All-American after going 10-0 with two saves, 90 strikeouts (in 61 IP) and 1.32 ERA
• Graduated with honors from Dayton as A-10 All-Academic Team and Dean' List member 

In High School:

• Began career in Central New York at Oneonta High School
• Two-sport (baseball, football) first team All-State selection
• As senior went 8-2 with 98 strikeouts in 61 IP and a 0.79 ERA
• Also hit .270 with 13 home runs
• Set multiple kicking records for football team - most field goals in a game, season and career

Personal:

• Parents are Greg Packard and Joanne Emrich
• Has one sibling, Kaylee
• Father played college football and cousin, Jake Crotser, played lacrosse for NCAA Division II champion Limestone