UCSB
2020
• Conner Dand came out of the bullpen for all five of his appearances in 2020.
• Was 0-0, but led the team with two saves.
• Hurled 7.1 innings, allowing just four hits and one walk while striking out six and posting a 1.23 ERA.
• His first save of the season came on Feb. 16 at Sacramento State when he went 2.1 innings without allowing a hit and striking out three.
• Recorded his second save in his final appearance of the year, a 2.2 inning stint on Mar. 7 at No. 25 Oregon State when he allowed two hits and no runs.
• Allowed his sole run on the season during a 1.0 inning appearance in an 8-5 win on Mar. 3 vs. No. 1 UCLA.
2019
In his first year with the Gauchos, Dand Appeared in 13 games as a RHP….Tallied 12 strikeouts…Pitched 1.1 innings of shutout relief in a win at Pepperdine on (April 9)…Season-high 3 strikeouts in a win over Pepperdine on (May 14)…Went a season-long 2.1 innings against St Mary’s (Cal) with 2 strikeouts and no earned runs on (May 7).
SADDLEBACK COLLEGE
Spent two years at Saddleback College under coach Sommer McCartney…Reached the postseason in 2017 and 2018…Notable performances include 2 IP with 0 ER in a one-run conference game against Santa Ana…Made dean’s honor roll.
HIGH SCHOOL
Pitched at San Clemente High School under coach Dave Gellatly…Honors include winning team MVP three times, winning NSSA state championship three times, and one league individual title…Notable performances include a 6 inning game with 8 strikeouts against Palos Verdes…In his best year, had 2.20 ERA in 40 IP with 40 strikouts…Graduated as valedictorian and four-time super-intendent/principal honor roll recipient…Also competed in surfing…Also recruited by UC Riverside, GCU, San Jose State, UNLV, and Nevada.
PERSONAL
Born on Sep. 4, 1997 to Kevin and Carol Dand in San Jose, Calif.…Has three siblings, Kendra, Kiana, and Curran…Most memorable sports moments are winning the NSSA State Championship for the third year in a row and hitting his first home run in Little League…Aspires to work as a professional baseball player, pilot, or fireman…Majoring in Environmental Studies…Roots for the Los Angeles Angels and Los Angeles Lakers…Favorite athletes are Greg Maddux, Kobe Bryant, and Don McMahon…Favorite movie is American Made…Favorite TV show is How I Met Your Mother…Lists Percy Jackson as his favorite book…Listens to Greta Van Fleet and Jack Johnson…Enjoys surfing.
