Caleb ("Big Tasty") Fyock (born ~2001 in Bowie, Maryland) is an American Lacrosse goalie. He has been with the Ohio State Buckeyes for the three years he has been in college.
Early life Fyock attended Saint John College High School. Fyock was the number 11-ranked player in the 2023 recruiting class. His father was a big reason he got into lacrosse. Rob Fyock is a long-time lacrosse goalie coach, and his mother is the reason his brother (Aleric Fyock) got into the sport of lacrosse.
College career Fyock committed to Ohio State University in November 2022. " I chose Ohio State because of the culture and all the tools put in place to help me succeed on and off the field. I also chose Ohio State because I love the city of Columbus and the fanbase." Fyock's quoted reason for committing to Ohio State. In his freshman season, Fyock started all 14 games, posting a .517 save percentage with 479 shots faced, and finished the year with a 5-9 record in 2024. Fyock was named Big Ten freshman of the week twice in the 2024 season, once following his win against Bellarmine (10-6) and the other after the team's 12-4 victory over Air Force. Fyock had 17 saves, 5 groundballs, and 1 forced turnover that week. His Second freshman of the week came from his victory against No.19 Rutgers, with the team winning 14-8. Fyock had 12 saves. In his sophomore season, Fyock started 16 of 17 games with a .612 save percentage with 535 shots faced, ending the season 14-3, losing in the playoffs to Notre Dame.
Where he got his Nickname Fyock got his nickname "Big Tasty" at a young age while watching The Goldbergs. Fyock said he felt a connection with the middle child, who would call himself Big Tasty. Caleb Fyock, also being the middle child, liked the nickname more.
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