JUNIOR COLLEGE: Played two seasons at Lower Columbia Community College and was a team captain as a sophomore. Earned West Division first team honors as a freshman. Last season he made 18 appearances and threw 52.1 innings. He finished with a 5-0 record and a 2.24 ERA.  Went 6-2 as a freshman with a 1.94 ERA.

HIGH SCHOOL: Attended Sandpoint High and graduated in 2007. He was a three-sport athlete. Played on the football team as a defensive back and earned one letter, and also earned two letters in wrestling. In baseball, he earned four letters and played second base, shortstop, and third base. He also pitched. He also served as team captain his senior year.  He was the football team’s Defensive Player of the year in 2004. In baseball, he was the batting champion as a junior on the team, which won the state championship – the only state baseball championship in school history. His senior season, he was selected the Pitcher of the Year and set the school strikeout record with 102.

PERSONAL: Born July 29, 1989 in Sandpoint. His parents are Bob and Janine Lichty and he has one brother, Eric. Lists his hobbies as hunting, fishing, hiking, camping, and riding dirt bikes. Is a Kinesiology major.