Call him "Gramps," "Pops" or the "World's Oldest Sophomore," it doesn't bother Josh Harris.
The Marine-turned-Illinois relief pitcher is having the time of his life.
"Like I've been telling people all season, I'm super happy I chose to come play here," Harris said.
The soon-to-be 26-year-old had other options after standout 2018 season at Kankakee Community College. UIC, Texas-Arlington, Miami (Ohio) and others showed interest.
Looks like he made a good call. Starting Friday in Oxford, Miss., Harris will be in the NCAA tournament.
"I love it all," Harris said. "Even if we didn't make the postseason, I really enjoyed my time here just because of the people I was surrounded with.