Kevin Gaid Class: Sophomore Hometown: Roswell, Ga. High School: Pope H.S. Height / Weight: 6-4 / 195 Position: RHP B/T: R/R

Furman: May prove to be a big surprise this year after sitting out the 2007 campaign...underwent an ulnar nerve transposition by noted Birmingham physician Dr. James Andrews in March...throwing curveball for strikes is key to success...could compete for mid-week spot starting role. 2007 -- Did not register any mound time due to injury, which also cost him an opportunity to play with the Anchorage Bucs of the Alaska Summer League. High School: 2006 graduate of Pope (5A) High School...coach was Jeff Rowland...pitched and played outfield...three-time all-county pick..led Pope with a 2.64 ERA as a junior...helped his squad to a 22-win season as sophomore, the most in school history....425 career batting average.

Personal: Full name is Kevin J. Gaid...son of Perry and Loretta Gaid...born October 28, 1987, in Palo Alto, California...has three siblings: Brian, Kelsey, and Emily...grandfather played football and baseball at Notre Dame...undeclared major.