JUNIOR COLLEGE: Attended Fresno City College where he pitched for two seasons for coach Ron Scott. Posted a 6-1 record with one save and a 2.60 ERA in 60 innings as a freshman, and then again went 6-1 as a sophomore. Also had three saves, a 3.20 and pitched 60 innings.

HIGH SCHOOL: Attended Kinsburg High School and graduated in May 2003. Earned three letters for baseball and water polo. He played first base and outfield as well as pitched. He went 12-1 as a junior with a .091 ERA and 131 strikeouts. He earned all-league and all-valley honors and was the CIF pitcher of the year. He was the team captain and MVP. He followed that up with an 11-1 senior year. Had a 1.10 ERA and struck out 97. He helped the team win its first league title in school history.

PERSONAL: Born Aug. 17, 1984 to Chris and Elizabeth Collins. He has one sister, Lisa. His parents are both teachers and his father played college baseball at USIU. Lee’s hobbies include golf, MMA, and water sports. He is majoring in Kinesiology.