Palomar Comets Baseball 2007

ERIC SWEENEY

NO. 36 /  RHP, SO., 6-5, 210; BATS: Right; THROWS: Right

HOMETOWN: San Diego, CA

HIGH SCHOOL: Mt. Carmel (2004)

NCAA DIV. I COLLEGE: Transfer from Cal State Northridge.

DRAFT: Selected by the Minnesota Twins in the 41st round of the June 2004 draft.

PERSONAL: Born Sept. 22, 1985, in Delano. ... Son of Jim and Christine Sweeney. ... Has two sisters, Nicole (23) and Tina (19). ... Cousin of Kansas City Royals pitcher Mike Sweeney.

2007 SEASON: Joined the club after the season had started while he was waiting for paperwork from Cal State Northridge. ... Has appeared in two games as of April 22, started one, pitched four innings and has a 4.50 ERA.

2006 SEASON: Red-shirted at Cal State Northridge.

2005 SEASON: Pitched for Cal State Northridge as a true freshman.

HIGH SCHOOL BASEBALL / BASKETBALL: Pitched for coach Steve Edwards at Mt. Carmel High School. ... Also played basketball for the Sundevils.

(Updated on April 22, 2007)