2011: Threw 4.0 hitless innings while fanning five batters against Grambling State (2/20)... Made his first start of the season at UALR (3/1).

2010: Made 17 appearances on the mound mainly in relief until injuries to the pitching staff forced him into a starting role as he made nine starts...In his first career start he allowed just one run off of three hits in 7.1 innings of work at UCA (3/17)...Earned his first career win in his next start as he threw a 2.0 shutout innings in a scripted start vs. Grambling State (3/23)...Allowed just one run in five innings of work in a win over Texas Wesleyan (4/3).

McLennan: Lettered one year at McLennan Community College under coach Pete Mejia...Appeared in 22 games...Was 2-4 with two saves, a 3.63 ERA and 55 strikeouts...Had fewest walks in region...Appeared in the Texas-New Mexico Junior College All-Star Game.

High School: Lettered two years at Spring High School under coach Doug Rush...Won first team all-district senior year and second team all-district junior year...Participated in the Houston Area All-Star Game.

Personal: Full name is Joshua Michael Barrett...Son of Mike and Cheryl Barrett...Has two sisters, Jenna and Shelly...Goes by Josh...Born February 22, 1989 in Houston, Texas...Major is sociology.