NDSU

Junior college transfer who made an immediate impact in the starting rotation with the Bison last year...Throws a tough knuckle-curve and can spot his fastball...Great leader and competitor...Has room to grow in his final collegiate campaign...2004 SEASON (JUNIOR): Made 10 appearances with eight starts, finishing 5-2 with a 5.27 ERA...Got the Bison into the sixth inning in five of his starts and tossed seven strong innings in NDSU’s first-round conference playoff win over Minnesota State-Mankato...Fanned five and walked two while scattering four hits in that game before turning it over to the bullpen...JUNIOR COLLEGE: Played two years of baseball at Minnesota State Community and Technical College in Fergus Falls, Minn., under coach Kent Bothwell...Received the student-athlete of the year award...Starter on the mound and as a utility player...HIGH SCHOOL: Graduated in 2001 from Fergus Falls High School where he was a two-year starter for coach Phil Link...Pitched and played first base, outfield and second base...Team captain as a senior...Also competed in football and basketball...PERSONAL: Majoring in electrical engineering...Worked in the roofing and construction industry over the summer...Enjoys water skiing, snowmobiling, motorcycling and golf in his spare moments...Family includes one sister, Alana, and one brother, Darren...Son of Dave and Sheri Goltz of Fergus Falls, Minn...Father pitched 12 years in the major leagues (1972-83), compiling a 113-109 record including a 96-79 mark in eight years with the Minnesota Twins.