Palm Beach Atlantic University Athletics

PERSONAL
Born August 29, 1997...Majoring in communications with a minor in Biblical Studies...Chose PBA to continue competing at a high level of baseball and because of the Christ centered atmosphere all-around the campus...Favorite teams are the St. Louis Cardinals and the Indianapolis Colts...Favorite athlete is Matt Carpenter...After baseball aspires to be a broadcaster or writer for a major sports team...Favorite Bible verse is Galatians 2:20...Son of Kent and Pamela Bottenfield...Has two sisters, Emma and Lucy.

2019 (Junior)
Made eight appearances out of the Sailfish bullpen, throwing 7.1 innings and posting a 4.91 ERA … limited opponents to .241 average during the season while allowing just one extra-base hit … threw scoreless innings against Catawba, Embry-Riddle, Tampa, and Barry on the season.

2018 (Sophomore)
Eli spent his sophomore season as a bullpen arm for the Sailfish … posted a 13.50 ERA in eight appearances, while striking out six batters in 6.2 innings … threw a scoreless inning on May 6 against Lynn with two strikeouts.

2017 (Freshman)
Eli spent his first season with the Sailfish as a bullpen pitcher, seeing his role expand as the season progressed … finished the season with five consecutive scoreless appearances … went a season high two innings against nationally ranked Nova Southeastern on April 8, allowing no runs and striking out a pair of hitters … threw a scoreless inning against the University of Tampa on April 29.

HIGH SCHOOL
Played for Dwyer High School where he was regional runner-up his senior season...Pitched for head coach Frank Torre...Graduated with Honors.