Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University Athletics

At Ohio Dominican in 2007-08: A two time NAIA All-American (2007-08)...first team All-Region (2007)...American Mideast Conference first team selection in 2007, 08...played in 40 games as a Panther...recorded a 1.49 ERA as a freshman in 66.2 innings...went 20-9 overall at ODU with opponent's batting averages of .204 (2007), .245 (2008) and .255 (2009)...gave up just 61 hits in 239 at-bats during his junior season...drafted in the 42nd round of the MLB Draft by the Cleveland Indians in 2009...participated in the Cape Cod League in 2008...selected by Baseball America as the third-best major league prospect in the prestigious Alaska Summer League where he led the league in strikeouts in 2007

Prep: A 2006 graduate of Firestone High School...played four seasons for coach Brad Lightfoot...garnered the Most Valuable Pitcher award in each of his four seasons as a Falcon...holds school records for career wins and strikeouts...named to three Akron All-City and All-District first teams...senior co-captain.

Personal: Son of Noula and Demetrios Kountis...born in Akron, Ohio on Mar. 15, 1988...majoring in Communication.