Eastern Kentucky University Athletics

2010 (Junior): Led the Colonel pitching staff with 13 starts on the season and was second on the staff with 70 innings pitched … compiled a record of 4-6 ... named OVC Pitcher of the Week after he went seven strong innings in a key OVC game against Austin Peay , allowing just one run on six hits while striking out four as the Colonels won, 10-1 (April 10) … he also picked up a victory in that same week over East Tennessee State as he pitched 1.2 innings of hitless, scoreless relief against the Buccaneers three days earlier … delivered another huge conference performance against Eastern Illinois in the Colonels’ first OVC game of the year, going eight scoreless innings against the Panthers and striking out six (March 27) … he received a no-decision for his superb effort, but he did receive a co-shutout as the Colonels ended up winning 1-0 in the 12 innings.

2009 (Sophomore): Carried a 5-1 record and was named an Academic All-American at Kaskaskia.

2008 (Freshman: Played at Kaskaskia College in Centralia, Ill. ... Recorded a 5-2 record and a 3.33 ERA ... Was named first team All-Lincoln Trail Conference.

High School Accomplishments: Played at Princeville High School in Princeville, Ill. ... Went 9-1 with a 1.36 and hit .529 his senior year there.

Personal: Born May 14, 1989 ... son of Greg and Susan Hefler ... majoring in sports management.


Get to Know Stephen Hefler ...

One interesting fact about yourself: I do everything athletically with my right hand, but with anything else I am left-handed

What is your favorite inspirational quote: “You’re going to get knocked down. It’s whether you stay down or whether you get back up and fight that counts”

Favorite movie: Forrest Gump

If you could have dinner with three people, they would be: My two grandparents that have passed away and God

Pick an actor to play you in the upcoming movie about you: Ashton Kutcher

Favorite food: Fettucine Alfredo

Three things on your “bucket list” are: Learn to dance, visit Europe, and see the Cubs play in a World Series.

What song gets you pumped before games: “Hells Bells” by AC/DC

What are your pregame superstitions: Wear two pairs of socks

Plans after baseball: Work in the front office of a professional organization

What do you want to accomplish before your career at EKU is over: Win the OVC Tournament