Josh Raburn Season 2009

2009 Outlook: One of three in-state pitchers in this year’s recruiting class, southpaw Josh Raburn was expected to be a contributor in the Husker bullpen this season ? Was an all-state pick, going 6-0 with a 1.21 ERA for Creighton Prep as a senior ? Suffered a shoulder injury in fall drills that required season-ending surgery ? Has been diligent in his rehabilitation program and is expected to be ready for the start of practice next fall ? Teammate of fellow freshman pitcher Nick Ludemann.

Creighton Prep High School: Raburn was one of the state’s top southpaws pitching for Coach Pat Mooney at Creighton Prep High School ? Helped the Junior Jays to state tournament appearances in both 2007 and 2008, as the Junior Jays were ranked 28th nationally by Collegiate Baseball his senior season ? Chosen as a second-team All-Nebraska honoree in 2008, going 6-0 with a 1.21 ERA, fanning 47 in just 34.2 innings ? Ranked fifth in the state in wins and ERA as a senior ? Tabbed a first-team All-Class A and All-Metro selection as a senior and was chosen for the 2008 Colin-Orcutt all-star game, signifying one of the top seniors in the Omaha area ? Tossed a no-hitter against Lincoln North Star in 2008 ? Spent the summer playing American Legion baseball, going 2-2 with one save and a 1.08 ERA while holding opponents to a .202 batting average ? Played two years of varsity baseball at Creighton Prep and also went 9-3 with a 2.36 ERA in American Legion baseball as a junior, earning the win in the state championship game in 2007 ? Excelled in the classroom, earning a spot on the honor roll each quarter at Creighton Prep and graduated with highest honors.

Personal: Born on Nov. 11, 1989, in Midland, Texas ? Parents are Tim and Marna Raburn ? Has one sister (Mackenzie) and two brothers (Parker and Mason) ? Has not declared a major.