Hard-throwing righty expected to take over the Owls' closer role this season... doesn't fear getting the ball in big situations... Career highlights: had several strong outings as a sophomore... tossed 3.1 innings of no hit ball with four strikeouts vs. Colby-Sawyer (4/9/08)... as a freshman, got first college win over Webster (3/14/07)... High school: didn't give up an earned run during his senior season at Trumbull (Conn.) High.... Rob is majoring in sociology.