Drafted: By Seattle Mariners twice, in 34th round in 1998 and 48th round in 1997.

Junior College: Played at Cerritos College in Cerritos, California, for coach Ken Gaylord and was named all-American and all-conference.

High School: Played for Patrick Fitzsimmons at St. Paul High School in Santa Fe Springs ... Named baseball first-team all-league, all-state and team MVP both junior and senior seasons ... Named basketball first-team all-league, all-state and team MVP junior and senior seasons along with L.A. Times player of the year.

Personal: Born January 11, 1979 ... Parents are Carlos and Cecilia Padilla ... Major is undeclared.