Brad Gero is entering his first season with the Monarch coaching staff as an Undergraduate Assistant Coach.  Gero concluded his playing days for ODU last season, setting the school record for appearances (39) while also notching 12 saves.  In his two years at ODU, Gero pitched 92.1 innings and had a 2.93 ERA.  He assists Coach Lavigne with the pitchers on a daily basis, and assists Coach Bottigliero with camps.

Gero arrived at ODU after completing two years at Daytona State College in Daytona Beach, FL, where he went 7-0 and accumulated 27 appearances his sophomore year. Gero’s Dad, Craig, was a long time head coach at Palm Beach State College, and now coaches high school and summer baseball in south Florida. Gero will graduate from ODU in May with a degree in Sports Management and will look to continue his coaching career.

 

 

 

2014: Led C-USA and ranks 4th nationally in appearances with a ODU single season record of 39...Co-Lead C-USA in  saves and ranks 23rd nationally with 12...Struckout five in a game vs. ECU...

 

2013: Tied for second on team with 26 appearances in relief...Fanned three intwo innings vs. Temple...Ranked fifth in CAA in appearances.

CAREER:Brad Gero played at Park Vista community high school where he was a First Ream FACA District 17 All-County selection as junior and senior. As a senior he was named FACA High School Player of the Year in Palm Beach County. During his senior season, Gero only issued nine walks the entire season and was selected to play in the FACA High School All-Star game after compiling a 10-1 record with a 0.68 ERA. In 2012, Gero made 27 appearances with a 7-0 record and a 3.39 ERA in 61.1 innings of work for Daytona State Community College where he was selected first team All-Mid Florida Conference. Daytona State finished third in the Mid Florida Conference in 2011 and 2012.

PERSONAL: Bradley Gero is the son of Craig and Sandra Gero...Has one sister, Ashley...

 

Year  GP  GS  W-L  IP       H  R  ER  BB  SO   ERA  SV
2013  26  0    4-3    39.0  51 23 13  10  18  3.00      1
2014  39  0    3-4    53.1  52 22 17   8    44  2.87     12
TLS    65  0    7-7    92.1 103 45 30  18 62  2.93      13