About Laude: Laude makes the transition from behind the plate to on the mound this season and will look to help the Bulldogs out of the pen. The righty reliever has good velocity and likes to attacks hitters.

As a freshman: Appeared in two games as a pinch hitter ... Earned one walk.

Before Bryant: Graduated from Wells High School in 2006 ... Lettered in football, basketball and baseball for the Warriors ... Named a Cambel Conference All-Star as a junior and senior ... Earned Most Valuable Player accolades as a senior ... Also served as football captain senior year.

Personal: Son of Al and Joan Laude ... Born October 7, 1987 ... Has one brother, Vinny, and one sister, Cara ... Is undecided in the College of Business.