After winning Ivy Rookie of the Year honors as a freshman, Crockett was hurt by a lack of run support in his second season, finishing with just a 4-4 record.

But Crockett came on even stronger last summer, tearing up the Cape Cod League while finishing 5-1 with a 2.95 ERA. His efforts earned him Co-Pitcher of the Year honors in the premier summer league for amateur baseball players.

Crockett's performance on the Cape surprised everyone, including Crockett himself.

"Coming out of Harvard, winning that award is not even something you think about as a possibility," Crockett says. "Every time you're out there, people are looking and saying 'Harvard? Who is that kid?'"

Crockett's efforts have raised hopes of a professional career as well. The righthander's fastball improved from 88-89 MPH to a blistering 92, catching the attention of major league scouts. The premier scouting magazine in the country, Baseball America, has predicted that Crockett could be selected as high as the late first round in June's amateur draft.

Walsh had said he expected over 40 major league scouts to be in attendance at last weekend's game against Ohio State to watch Crockett pitch.

"You're going to see a lot of radar guns at our ballgames this year," Walsh said. "My phone calls are just off the wall."