2022 Big Ten Distinguished Scholar
2022 Academic All-Big Ten
2021 Big Ten Distinguished Scholar
2021 Big Ten Sportsmanship Award
2021 Academic All-Big Ten
2020 Big Ten Distinguished Scholar
2020 Academic All-Big Ten
Career Highs
IP: 4.1, vs. Penn (4/13/22)
SO: 4, vs. NJIT (3/29/22)
2022 (Graduate)
- Big Ten Distinguished Scholar
- Academic All-Big Ten
Threw a scoreless inning of relief in win against Indiana (4/17) ... Pitched a career-high 4.1 innings of 2-run ball against Penn, striking out two and walking none (4/13) ... Threw a scoreless inning of relief with two strikeouts in win at Nebraska (4/10) ... Got the start and threw 4.0 scoreless innings in win over Monmouth, striking out two and allowing just two hits (4/5) ... Tossed 3.0 scoreless innings of relief in win over NJIT, allowing just two hits with four strikeouts (3/29) ...Closed out the win at VCU (3/6) with a scoreless inning ... worked an inning with two strikeouts at Saint Joseph's (3/1) ... pitched two scoreless frames in season debut at Coastal Carolina (2/25).
2021 (Graduate)
- Big Ten Sportsmanship Award
- Big Ten Distinguished Scholar
- Academic All-Big Ten
Led the pitching staff with 19 appearances (one start) ... a recipient of the
Big Ten Sportsmanship Award (5/30) for distinguished sportsmanship, ethical behavior and good citizenship outside of the sports-competition setting ... earned status as a Big Ten Distinguished Scholar (7/1) ... named Academic All-Big Ten (5/27) for the second time after posting a perfect 4.0 GPA during the academic year ... recorded a 1.11 WHIP in 21.2 innings with 19 strikeouts and a .207 batting average against ... earned two saves and two wins ... had 13 outings without allowing an earned run ... pitched four scoreless and hitless innings with only one baserunner against in first career start at Penn State (5/17) ... worked a scoreless inning to hold the lead in two appearances at No. 19 Nebraska (4/30, 5/2) ... tossed two innings at No. 17 Michigan (4/23) ... collected a four-out save at Northwestern (4/10) ... worked 1.2 scoreless innings in the series finale against Penn State (4/4) after striking out the side in the first game (4/2) ... earned first collegiate win by retiring 8-of-9 batters faced in the 11-inning victory over Ohio State (3/20) ... recorded the final seven outs with no hits or runs allowed for save at Maryland (3/13) ... held a one-run lead with a scoreless inning of relief in the victory over Indiana (3/5).
2020 (Redshirt Junior)
- Big Ten Distinguished Scholar
- Academic All-Big Ten
Appeared in six games out of the bullpen with one save ... named a Big Ten Distinguished Scholar (7/1) and to the Academic All-Big Ten list (6/10) ... pitched to a 3.18 ERA with four scoreless outings ... struck out eight in 11.1 innings ... recorded the final five outs to earn the save against Monmouth (3/10) ... logged two innings of relief with a pair of strikeouts at Old Dominion (3/6) ... recorded seven outs in relief versus Washington State (2/29) ... did not allow a run in an inning of work in the home opener against Wagner (2/25) ... pitched two scoreless innings to hold the lead at North Florida (2/23) ... worked 2.1 scoreless innings on Opening Day at No. 3 Miami (2/14).
2019 (Redshirt Sophomore)
Appeared in 17 games out of the bullpen ... logged 20 innings with one save ... stranded 7-of-9 inherited runners ... held Big Ten hitters to a .167 average against with a 2.45 ERA in 7.1 conference innings ... pitched in all three games at No. 21 Indiana (5/16-18) ... logged a scoreless ninth inning in the victory at Penn State (5/4) ... earned first collegiate save against Rider (5/1) by stranding tying run at third ... worked three scoreless innings in two appearances at No. 30 Michigan (4/26-27) ... dealt a scoreless frame with two strikeouts against Iona (4/24) ... worked a scoreless inning versus Hofstra (4/17) ... collected four outs with no runs allowed at Iowa (4/5) ... dealt an inning against Wagner (4/3) to keep the lead ... stranded inherited runner at third base at USC Upstate (3/9) ... logged two innings at Old Dominion (3/2) ... pitched 1.2 scoreless innings at New Orleans (2/23) ... worked a season-high three innings of relief in season debut at Miami (2/15).
2018 (Sophomore)
Did not see game action ... redshirted.
2017 (Freshman)
Appeared in five games out of the bullpen ... held opponents to a .238 average against ... did not allow an earned run in two innings of relief at Northwestern (5/18), striking out three ... saw action out of the bullpen in extra innings at Seton Hall (4/19) ... worked an inning of relief at Lafayette (4/11) ... picked up an out at North Florida (3/11) ... made collegiate debut by pitching a scoreless inning with a strikeout at Old Dominion (3/5).
Prior to Rutgers: Played four seasons of varsity baseball at Steinert High School … named captain as a senior and earned Steinert Baseball MVP ... also the recipient of the Nick Gessner Scholarship ... finished fourth in school history with 23 wins, recording a 1.77 career ERA and 186 strikeouts ... named all-county and all-area three times ... a two-time Carpenter Cup participant ... named to NJ Underclass and Senior Game ... went 5-1 with a 2.84 ERA and 46 strikeouts as a junior … named Hamilton Post 31 Pitcher of the Year in the summer … posted a 8-1 record with a 1.82 ERA as a sophomore with 60 strikeouts over 57 innings … named Steinert Pitcher of the Year and honorable mention all-state by
MSG Varsity … also played football all four years, earning three varsity letters … passed for over 1,400 yards and 12 touchdowns as the starting quarterback senior year ... earned all-county accolades on the gridiron … a member of the Ski Club … spent time volunteering at the Trenton Soup Kitchen and for the local kindergarten safety town program.
Personal: Son of Allen and Tara Muller … has an older sister, Nicole (Rutgers graduate), and a younger brother, Jake.
Know Your Knights
One word to describe Coach Owens: Winner
Favorite Rutgers athlete, past or present: Todd Frazier
Best player ever competed against: Matt Thaiss
Major: Sport Management
I chose my major because: I wanted to be a part of sports, either as a player or in management.
Favorite place to hang out on campus: RAC
The person I most admire is: My mother because she is resilient and gets things done when she sets her mind to it. She was tough enough to win her battle against cancer, which shows how strong she is. Through all of it she kept a positive attitude and stayed strong for our family.
If I wasn’t playing baseball, I’d be: Hunting or traveling.
Favorite professional athlete: Mike Trout
Favorite professional sports team: New York Yankees
One word to describe myself on the field: Determined
One word to describe myself off the field: Genuine
Person who had greatest influence on my athletics career: My dad
I started playing my sport because: I enjoyed the challenge of the game and the memories it creates.
I chose Rutgers because: It allows me to compete at an elite level both academically and athletically, while being able to stay close to home.
Favorite cereal: Frosted Flakes
The movie I have watched the most in my lifetime:
Remember the Titans
The first song I knew all the words to: “All the Above” - Maino
If I could turn any activity into an Olympic sport, I would win a gold medal at: ATV riding.
Rituals I have before, during or after a game: None
Favorite all-time gift received: Dirt bike
Pets I had growing up: Two Dogs
The place in the world I would most like to visit: Australia
The website I visit most often: Instagram
The quote that most resonates with me: “There may be people who have more talent than you, but there’s no excuse for anyone to work harder than you do.” - Derek Jeter
If my life was a book, the title would be: Challenges That Make You Stronger
If I could choose any color when buying a new car it would be: Black.
My spirit animal: Tiger
One thing on my bucket list: Sky dive
Phone app you cannot live without: Netflix
What would you like to say to the R Fund donors who have provided for your scholarship and/or facility resources? I would like to thank them all for their generous donations because the tools they provide us help to keep us both competitive on and off the field.
How has Rutgers and donor support changed your life? It has allowed me the opportunity to grow as person and gain valuable life lessons both on and off the field.
