2014 2013 2012
2014: Made 13 appearances, including 7 starts… Recorded a 4.86 ERA with one save… Over 53.2 innings pitched, he struck out 48… Passed his career long outing and pitched a complete game against Eastern Kentucky where he recorded his career-best 11 strikeouts (3/22)… Named to the OVC Preseason team… Tabbed preseason pitcher of the year by College Sports Madness.
2013: Made 20 appearances, including 14 starts... Transitioned from a midweek starter to the weekend rotation... Had a 11-2 record with a 3.83 ERA... Tied for 14th nationally with 11 wins... In 94 innings pitched, he struck out 72... Matched his career long outing of eight innings against Morehead State (3/30)... Struck out a season-high nine batters against MTSU (3/19)... Earned First Team All-OVC honors.
2012: Made 17 appearances, including 11 starts ... Recorded a 5-5 record with a 3.49 ERA ... Registered one save at Mercer (4/15) ... Had a career long outing of eight innings against Western Kentucky (4/17) ... Struck out a career high 10 batters against UALR (2/24).
Prior to Belmont: Played at Naperville Central High School under Head Coach Bill Seiple … Helped Naperville to State Title in 2010 … Earned all-conference honors three times and was all-area in 2010 and 2011 … As a senior Ludwig was named All-State, Naperville Central Athlete of the Year, and Louisville Slugger All-America … Had record of 26-3 on the mound during three years at Naperville Central … Also played football, earning academic all-conference honors for 2010-11.
Personal: Born Daniel Lewis Ludwig on October 11, 1992 … Son of Lewis and Karen Ludwig … Has five siblings; Emily, Katie, David, Kelly, and Kristen … Aspires to be a lawyer.
