JUNIOR COLLEGE: Played two seasons at Lower Columbia Community College where he was a pitcher. He served as the team captain during his final season when he went 8-0 with a 1.17 ERA. He pitched 69 innings and earned first-team all NWAACC honors.

HIGH SCHOOL: Attended Gaston High School in Oregon and graduated in 2007. Played baseball and earned four letters. Was an outfielder, pitcher and third baseman. Served as the team captain his final three seasons. He earned first-team all-league honors in baseball. Also played post on the basketball team and earned four letters. He was team captain as a junior and senior. He earned honorable mention all-league honors during his senior year and was second in the league in scoring and rebounding.

PERSONAL: Born on October 2, 1988 in Hillsboro, Ore. Parents are Robert and Teri. He has one brother, Bobby, and two sisters, Courtney and Cassie. His father played catcher in college. Lists his hobbies as hunting, fishing, restoring old cars and trucks, and hanging out with friends.