JUNIOR COLLEGE: Attended Lamar CC before transferring to Skagit Valley CC to pitch for former Warrior Kevin Matthews for two seasons. His team won the NWAACC’s Northern Division during his freshman year and then finished second in the NWAACC tournament the following seasons.

HIGH SCHOOL: Played at Timberline High in Boise for former Warrior Larry Price where he was a pitcher and middle infielder. Also played basketball for two seasons. Was a first-team all-state pitcher as a junior as the team finished third at State. He was named the Gatorade Player of the Year for Idaho during his senior baseball season, and also was the Louisville Slugger Player of the Year for Idaho.  He posted an 11-1 record in helping the team to the State title.

PERSONAL: Born Dec. 3, 1985 to Dave and Carolyn Hawk. His mother is a TV news anchor in Boise. Has three brothers, J.D., Bobby and Kevin, and two sisters, Nikki, and Michael. Brother J.D. is playing basketball at Holy Names University. Hobbies include hunting, horses, and golf. Is pursuing a degree in Education.