University of West Alabama

2011: Appeared in 10 games, drawing one start for the season...With a 3.24 era, allowed nine runs out of 18 hits while walking seven batters.

2010: Saw limited action out of the bullpen … Recorded a perfect outing against Columbus State (2/7/10).

Junior College: Played two seasons at Southern Union Community College … Earned an 11-3 record while tossing 85 innings with a 3.81 ERA … Allowed 72 hits, six runs and 11 extra base hits … Fanned 75 batters in his career at SUSCC compared to 53 walks … Went 6-3 his sophomore season with a 4.75 ERA … Struck out 49 batters and allowed six runs on 54 hits.

Prep: Prepped at Bessemer Academy under Mark Freeman … Lettered four seasons and helped the Rebels to the 2005 and 2007 Area Championships … Named All-State his final two seasons.

Personal: Full name Jesse Dewayne Boyd … Born on November 18, 1988 … Son of Donald Boyd … One brother Shane (34) … Majoring in management.