June 12, 2012 - Dillon Newman, a sophomore at Baylor, helped lead the Bears to a 49-17 record this season. The Bears were defeated by Arkansas in the Waco Super Regional which just ended last night. On the year, Newman posted a 4-4 record in 21 appearances and one start. Newman had an ERA of 2.40 to go along with 44 strikeouts in 45 innings.

Newman, a native of Belton, Texas, was a 49th round draft pick of the New York Mets out of high school.

“Picking up Dillon is a big addition for us,” stated Koch. “We’re in need of a shutdown guy to close out games and Dillon has the ability to be that guy.