JUNIOR COLLEGE: Pitched for two seasons at College of Southern Idaho in Twin Falls for coach Boomer Walker. Posted a 5-5 record with a 3.63 ERA, which was third on the team. Pitched 79.1 innings and struck out 59. Opponents hit only .243 off of him.  Went 2-1 during his freshman year with most of his 15 appearances coming out of the bullpen.

HIGH SCHOOL: Attended Capital High School in Boise and graduated in 2007. Played baseball for three seasons and football for one with the Eagles. In football he was a tight end and wide receiver. On the baseball team, he pitched, played first base, and also played center field. He served as team captain his senior year. Earned first-team all-state honors as a pitcher in 2007 and had the most strikeouts on the staff with 89.  Also earned all-Southern Idaho Conference Academic Award as a senior.

PERSONAL: Born June 23, 1989. Parents are Charlie and DeAnna Barrett. He has two younger sisters, Bailey and Hanah.  Has a cousin, Preston Minter, who plays football at Boise State and his uncle, Cedric Minter, played for the New York Jets and in the CFL. His hobbies include sports, music and traveling. He is pursuing a degree in Sports Administration.